Childcare

We understand that a lack of childcare can make it difficult for many learners to attend classes. To help overcome this, we offer a mobile crèche that runs alongside selected sessions where the need is greatest.

Our childcare coordinator and team of dedicated volunteers provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for babies and pre-school aged children, allowing parents to focus on their learning. By removing this barrier, we hope to make it easier for more people to access opportunities and participate fully in our classes.

All our childcare workers and volunteers are:

• Enhanced DBS checked

• Complete child safeguarding and childcare training

• Are over the age of 18

• Have a love for working with children from all backgrounds and nationalities.

British Sign Language and ESOL

We offer a bespoke class for Deaf refugees that combines British Sign Language (BSL) with ESOL, supporting learners to develop the communication skills they need to integrate and fully participate in their new communities. For many, traditional ESOL classes are not accessible, making this tailored approach essential.

Through this course, learners build BSL skills for everyday communication in areas such as healthcare, education, and daily life, alongside English literacy skills to help them read letters, complete forms, support their children’s learning, and engage more confidently with wider society.

As the only course of its kind outside of London, we are proud to provide this unique and vital service.