Free workshops with The Stuff Project!  We run an 8 week Independence and Life Skills course for 16-25 year old disabled people.  We also have a Keeping Safe workshop and Self-Protection workshop.  Contact Naomi on 01332 404040 or naomi.hope@disabilitydirect.com

College Open Days - find out about local events and open days.

Connexions – get information and advice around education
employment and training. For a list of local Connexions centres click here 

Routes Ahead  Courses, apprenticeships and learning opportunities for 14-19 year olds in Derby and Derbyshire.

Derby Adult Learning Service – find local courses and places to study in Derby. 

Derbyshire Adult Community Education – find local courses and places to study in Derbyshire.  

Local colleges:

Transition 2 (T2) for 18-25 year olds with learning difficulties and/or autism
Chesterfield College 
Derby College 
University of Derby, Buxton (College of Further Education) 
Landmarks College 
RNIB College Loughborough national specialist college supporting people with sight loss and other disabilities in learning to access education, work and housing and to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and positive relationships. 
Burton College 

Derby College IT Learning Centre - IT training in Derby. 

Leonard Cheshire Disability - Discover IT - free computer access in Alfreton for people with disabilities.  

Derwent Stepping Stones - courses for beginners including basic maths, English and IT. 

Derby Skillbuild - personal development and construction courses for 16-18 year olds.  Contact 01332 291722 for more information

Rathbone Training - training and development for young people in Derby. 

JET - Jobs, Education and Training in Derby.  

WEA - courses in Derby. 

Acorn Training - courses based in Ripley including apprenticeships and vocational courses. 

Derbyshire Chamber Training - youth training programmes. 

Prince’s Trust – aged 16-25?  Join this training programme to develop communication skills, leadership and team work. 

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - offers a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14-25 in Derby & Derbyshire - help people in the community, get fitter, develop skills, and take part in expeditions!

Go Kids Go! - free wheelchair skills training across the country. 

Q4S - information for disabled students about how to succeed in your studies, and the adjustments which can be made to help you

Transition Information Network - fantastic resources with links to national organisations specialising in education for disabled people

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