WEA Scotland, Bonnington Bond, 2 Anderson Place, Leith, Edinburgh (2026)

10/03/2026

🖐️ Recruitment Event with Stagecoach in Peterhead Job Centre.
👉Training and opportunities to become a bus driver.

➡️Open to the public from 12pm onwards.
➡️Job Centre Customers - there is a session at 11am, if you wish to attend book a place with your Work Coach.

02/03/2026

Are you looking for work in Kincardine & Mearns? 👀

Join our FREE Online Job Seekers Event and find about local job vacancies!

You’ll also hear from the Aberdeenshire Council HR team on how to apply successfully for council roles, and tips to make your application stand out. Discover how recruitment agencies can open doors to hidden opportunities. Receive guidance and advice from Aberdeenshire Council’s Employment Support Team to boost your employment prospects.

✨ What you’ll gain:
✔ Information on current local vacancies
✔ Expert advice to strengthen your applications
✔ Guidance on using recruitment agencies effectively
✔ Details of training & support opportunities
✔ The chance to ask questions and get practical advice

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your job search!

👉 Book your free place now via Eventbrite:
https://km-online-jobseeker-event-26.eventbrite.co.uk

20/01/2026

👉NEW DATE ADDED for our popular Pupil Support Course starting ONLINE Friday 20th February for 6 weeks, 10am - 12 noon.

Sign up here: https://www.wea.org.uk/scotland/courses/introduction-pupil-support-aberdeenshire

Interested in working in schools or early years? Our FREE course can give you the confidence to get started. Now includes a digital badge.

➡️Aberdeenshire - want to gain employment in Pupil Support?
➡️Fully Supported Free Course to help build your confidence.
➡️Running February 5th 7pm -9pm OR February 12th 10am - 12noon
ONLINE, for 6 weeks, fully supported, with access to learning materials throughout.

💁‍♂️Improve your number skills and help support your children with their learning.

you ➕ skills 🟰 confidence

In the course you will ..
Find out more about the Pupil Support Assistant Role.
Discover how to boost learning through play.
Help children to love learning.
Polish your CV and Prepare for Interviews.

Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +.

Enrol now to secure your free place -> https://www.wea.org.uk/scotland/courses/introduction-pupil-support-aberdeenshire

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

You can access the course via the internet on smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Please let us know if you need help getting started with your online learning.

18/12/2025

👉NEW DATE ADDED for our Digital Office Course starting ONLINE Monday 16th February 10-12 for 7 weeks.

🟠 Does Microsoft 365 leave you bamboozled 🤔? You're not alone!
🟡 Fully funded tutor led online course - if you are 19+, live in Aberdeenshire and do NOT have a Nat 5 maths or equivalent.
🟢 Sign up here or get more info: https://www.wea.org.uk/introduction-digital-office-aberdeenshire

With the WEA, you'll be supported every step of the way by our friendly tutors. You'll also develop your skills between sessions through our learning portal, Canvas. Join us for an engaging, tutor-led, beginner-level course and we'll support you to:
• Gain a nationally recognised digital qualification (SQA Core Skills ICT at SCQF Level 4), boosting your employability and preparing yourself for future study.
• Master Microsoft Office 365: build skills and confidence in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel through taking part in weekly tutor-led Zoom sessions.
• Access our online learning portal, Canvas: Take part in hands-on activities, complete fun quizzes, and watch videos and presentations that will help develop your learning between sessions.
• Develop digital safety awareness so you can work safely and securely.
• Discover AI, and make it work for you!
• Overcome maths anxiety: Learn how to manage maths-related digital stress and discover practical coping strategies that will help you tackle numbers with confidence.
• Optionally gain two numeracy awards: SQA Core Skills Numeracy awards in Graphical Information and Calculations, Level 3 (optional).
• The course will run online via Zoom with our friendly, experienced tutor Rob Bray.
If you wish to go for the SQA Core Skills ICT (Level 4) award and/or the Core Skills Numeracy units (level 3), you will also need to complete around 2 - 3 hours of self-directed study between sessions. Alternatively, you can work towards a Digital Badge, which would involve around 1 - 2 hours of study per week between sessions.
When:
➡️Tue 10am – 12 noon, 10th Feb - 24th March (7 x 2-hour sessions on Zoom)
Eligibility:
• Live, work or volunteer in Aberdeenshire, 19+, do NOT have Nat5 maths or equivalent. (In some cases we can accept 16+)
• Have access to a stable internet connection and a device
• Have some basic knowledge of how to use a computer
🖐️Sign up now: https://www.wea.org.uk/introduction-digital-office-aberdeenshire
OR contact Tracey for more info: 01224470268 [email protected]

11/12/2025

✅ Help Your Young Person Succeed in Nat 5 Maths!
Join our parent-focused sessions to support your young person with prelim and final exam preparation.

Criteria:
To register you must live/work or volunteer in Aberdeenshire be aged 19 or above and NOT have a Nat 5 or equivalent qualification in Maths.

📌 What you’ll get:
✔ Practical study & exam tips
✔ Useful revision links & websites
✔ Strategies to boost confidence

📅 Session Dates:
• Post Prelims: Tue 10th Feb | 19:30–21:30

💡 Perfect for parents who want to help their child feel prepared and confident—especially if prelim results didn’t go as planned.

How to register:
The link to register is https://www.wea.org.uk/support-your-young-person-nat-5-maths-exam-prep-aberdeenshire

16/10/2025

Port Elphinstone Breakfast club session
At Port community flat in Port Elphinstone.
Any families who may live in that area are welcome to come along. Scottish Fire & Rescue will be there with a fire engine which children have loved the opportunity to get on board.

01/10/2025

🖐️ This session is all about supporting you as a parent in helping your primary age child with Maths—especially if they’re neurodiverse.

🙋‍♀️ Are you 19+, live, work or volunteer in Aberdeenshire and do NOT have Nat 5 Maths or equivalent?

➡️ Then join our free session online Wednesday 19th November 7pm - 9pm

➕ We know every child learns differently, and Maths can sometimes feel challenging. That’s why we’ll share friendly advice, point you to helpful resources, and offer practical tips to make learning Maths a more positive experience for both you and your child. You're not alone in this—small steps can make a big difference!
You will have access to the learning materials after the session for extended learning.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.wea.org.uk/supporting-neurodiverse-children-maths-primary-aberdeenshire

30/09/2025

🧮 Support Your P4–P7 Child with Maths!

Are you 19+, live, work or volunteer in Aberdeenshire and do NOT have Nat 5 Maths or equivalent?

Struggling with Maths? You're not alone—and we're here to help!
👉 Wednesday 12th November 7pm - 9pm online.
Join our friendly and practical online session designed to help you support your child with Maths at home. Whether you're brushing up your own skills or looking for ways to make learning fun and effective, these sessions are for you.

What’s included:
✅ Overcoming Maths anxiety—for both children and adults
🔍 Finding and using helpful resources
✏️ Practical tips on:
• Place value
• Times tables
• Number bonds and how to apply them in real life

🟣 Perfect for parents and carers of P4–P7 children.
🟢 No prior Maths knowledge needed—just a willingness to learn and support!
👉 Sign up here: https://www.wea.org.uk/scotland/courses/supporting-primary-childrens-numeracy-aberdeenshire

29/09/2025

🖐️ FREE, fully funded (*criteria applies) NEW short session 7-9pm 5th OR 26th November.
👉 Introduction to Excel: Essential skills for everyday life.
🔰 Perfect for beginners, returners to learning, or anyone who wants to improve their Excel skills for work, study, or personal use.

* To take part in the session the following criteria applies: you must be 19+, live/work/volunteer in Aberdeenshire and do NOT have a Nat5 maths or equivalent.

➡️ Online 7pm - 9pm either 5th November OR 26th November.
➡️ Supported to help boost your confidence. No prior knowledge necessary.
➡️ To sign up and register or for more information click here: https://www.wea.org.uk/introduction-excel-essential-skills-everyday-life-aberdeenshire

This short, tutor-led online session introduces you to the key features of Microsoft Excel, helping you build confidence in using spreadsheets for everyday tasks.
Whether you're new to Excel or looking to refresh your skills, this session offers a hands-on, supportive learning experience. The session explores:

🔴 Creating and using spreadsheets in everyday life.
🟠 Automated calculations: addition, subtraction, percentages, averages
🟡 Formatting: making your data visually appealing
🟢 Advanced techniques: sorting, filtering, and using expressions
🟣 Access to extended learning materials and tutorials after the session

26/09/2025

Interested in working in schools or early years? Our FREE* course can give you the confidence to get started. Now includes a digital badge.
🖐️Click here for more information or to enrol now to secure your free place -> https://www.wea.org.uk/scotland/courses/introduction-pupil-support-aberdeenshire
🖐️FREE* to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +.
➡️Aberdeenshire - want to gain employment in Pupil Support?
➡️Fully Supported Free Course to help build your confidence.
➡️Running November 3rd every Monday for 6 weeks
19:00 - 21:00 Online.
💁‍♂️Improve your number skills and help support your children with their learning.
you ➕ skills 🟰 confidence
In the course you will ..
Find out more about the Pupil Support Assistant Role.
Discover how to boost learning through play.
Help children to love learning.
Polish your CV and Prepare for Interviews.
Enrol now to secure your free place -> https://www.wea.org.uk/scotland/courses/introduction-pupil-support-aberdeenshire
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] .
You can access the course via the internet on smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Please let us know if you need help getting started with your online learning.

26/09/2025

👋 Want to feel more confident with maths and support your young person through Nat 5? Join our FREE* online 6-week course.
👉Tutor lead sessions 2 hours per week - Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:30 PM, 28th October, 11th November - 9th December (note: no session 4th November). And access to the online learning materials throughout the course.

*check eligibility - The sessions are FREE to anyone who is 19+; who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire and who does NOT have a NAT 5 C / Intermediate 2 / Standard Grade Credit or above (or equivalent).

The course is relaxed, helpful, and designed for parents & carers.
💡 Learn what they’re covering in school
📘 Get easy-to-use resources
👨‍👩‍👧 Join solo or together (but a parent/carer must attend)
👉Starts soon — grab your spot!

🖐️Find out more and sign up here - NEW!! 6 week online course - Nat 5 Maths revision club - join now - https://www.wea.org.uk/supporting-childrens-numeracy-nat-5-maths-revision-club-aberdeenshire
Or email [email protected] or call 01224470268

02/09/2025

🟡 Starting 18th September ONLINE 7pm - 9pm for 10 weeks. Fully funded tutor led online course.
FREE if you are 19+, live in Aberdeenshire and do NOT have a Nat 5 maths or equivalent.

🟠 Interested in working from home or in an office, but need to update your digital and numeracy skills first?

🟢 Sign up here or get more info: https://www.wea.org.uk/introduction-digital-office... OR contact Tracey 01224470268 [email protected].

Always fancied working in an office, but feeling a little unsure about getting started with ICT? Join our friendly tutor Rob and learn at the right pace for you on our Introduction to the Digital Office course. Everyone joining gets a free MS365 account for a year and Rob has everything you need to get started with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and more, including using AI for work.

🖐️ Course Dates and Times:
• 18th Sept - 9th Oct and 30th Oct - 13th Nov and 27th Nov -11th Dec (10 x 2-hour sessions on Zoom) Thursdays 7pm - 9pm.

🖐️You can access the course FREE (limited places) if you are:
• age 19+
• live in Aberdeenshire
• Do NOT have a Nat 5 maths or equivalent.
To enrol now or find out more click the link: https://www.wea.org.uk/introduction-digital-office-aberdeenshire
If you have any questions, contact Tracey: [email protected] or text/call 01224470268

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