For work and your wellbeing

Adults from all sorts of backgrounds enrol on our courses. We offer free additional support to learn with us. We can help you gain a qualification that is recognised by employers. You can learn a new skill, start your own business, improve your wellbeing, or develop your creativity.

We can help you find courses that are right for you: from art, craft and gardening to business and digital skills. We have a variety of courses in the daytime, evening and at weekends. Some courses happen throughout the year, some are short, and some courses are over several weeks.

Term Dates - 2025–26 Academic Year

Autumn term

Monday 8 September 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025
Half term: Monday 27 October 2025 – Saturday 1 November 2025

Spring term

Monday 5 January 2026 – Friday 27 March 2026
Half term: Monday 16 February 2026 – Saturday 21 February 2026
Easter holiday: Monday 30 March 2026 – Saturday 11 April 2026

Summer term

Monday 13 April 2026 – Saturday 26 July 2026
Half term: Monday 25 May 2026 – Saturday 30 May 2026

Choosing the right course

Don’t worry if you’re not sure what level you’re at, or which skills you need. Our experienced staff will provide you with information to help you make a decision.

Learner Support

Our staff our always on hand to provide support before, during and after your course. If you have a health, disability or a financial concern that could affect your learning, please let us know so we can give you support to help you complete your course successfully.

Financial Support

We get funding from the government. This funding means we can offer courses to most learners for free or at a discount. Our courses have different fees depending on your circumstances.

Get in Touch

Whether you need to get in touch to join a course, let us know if you're unable to attend your course, raise a query, let us know your feedback or anything else, contact us using the options below. You can also talk to an adviser live by clicking on the green speech bubble in the bottom right of the screen.

Email

adult.learning@walthamforest.gov.uk

Phone

020 8496 2974

Address

Queens Road Learning Centre
97 Queens Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 8QR