Cambridgeshire Skills

Cambridgeshire Skills is Cambridgeshire County Councils adult learning service.  We offer a wide range of courses and learning opportunities for adults.  We provide accessible, affordable and high-quality learning opportunities.  We enable individuals to improve their skills, confidence and employability.

We offer courses in a variety of subjects including:

  • Computers and IT / ICT
  • Employability
  • English / ESOL
  • Family learning
  • General interest
  • Health / Public services and care
  • Maths
  • Supported learning
  • Vocational

Please view our website course search for details of all our courses: ALS Cambridgeshire Course List (cambridgeshireglobal.net)

Our courses are designed to meet the needs and interests of our learners. You may want to gain a qualification or learn a new skill. Our experienced and qualified tutors provide a supportive and friendly learning environment.  We run our courses from Libraries, Child and Family Centres, community venues and also online, making them accessible to all.  We also offer advice and guidance on career progression and learning pathways, so that you can achieve your goals.

Availability:
All Year
Evenings
Half Term
School Holidays

Eligibility

Many of our courses are fully funded, meaning there is no cost for you to pay.

All delivery is subject to the CPCA (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority) or ESFA (Education Skills Funding Agency) Funding Rules depending on your postcode with regards to eligibility.

We may be able to help with the fees we charge on some courses, particularly if you are unemployed, in receipt of benefits, or low waged and are enrolling on a course to help you find employment.

Referral

You do not need a referral to access our service!

Call us on 01353 613013 to discuss what we offer or send us an email us cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Facilities and equipment

Cambridgeshire Skills also manages March Community Centre on behalf of the council.

We have several different sized rooms and halls available to rent at affordable prices.

We have a community Café which is run by ‘Hotpots’. This is open to the public and hirers on Tuesdays ,Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10.30 am – 2pm

To enquire about room bookings and hire costs please contact;

Cambridgeshire Skills, Cambridgeshire County Council

Telephone: 01353 613013

Email: cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/cambs-skills

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireSkills/

We have recently had CO2 monitors installed and had a COVID 19 Ventilation Assessment which means we can safely increase the room occupancy.

Room Number

Maximum room occupancy with COVID 19 Ventilation Survey

Fixed Hourly Cost

Room 1

29

£12

Room 2

27

£12

Room 1/2 combined

56

£17

Room 3

20

£12

Room 4

20

£12

Room 5 (IT suite)

20

£15

Room 7

8

£12

Room 8 – Upstairs no lift access

40

£17

Main Hall

100

£23

On receipt of your booking enquiry, we will contact you to discuss your requirement in further detail.

  • Cost: Fixed Hourly Cost
  • Type: Local Authority Service

Last updated on: 19/05/2023

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Contact details

Cambridgeshire Skills, Cambridgeshire County Council

cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Tel: 01353 613013

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/cambs-skills

www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireSkills/

Location

March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 8LE

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