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 - 2026–27 Academic Year

Autumn term

Monday 31 August 2026 – Saturday 12 December 2026
Half term: Monday 26 October 2026 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Christmas Closure: Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027

Spring term

Monday 4 January 2027 – Saturday 27 March 2027
Half term: Monday 15 February 2027 – Saturday 20 February 2027
Easter holiday: Friday 26 March 2027 (Good Friday) – Monday 12 April 2027

Summer term

Monday 12 April 2027 – Friday 30 July 2027
Half term: Monday 31 May 2027 – Saturday 5 June 2027

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