Halton Community Academy
Training opporunites in Halton
The Training Department at Halton YMCA offers a wide range of education and training opportunities to people from the Halton borough. These include:
Post 16 Foundation Learning Programme
This programme supports learners aged 16 to 18 or 19 to 25 years with learning difficulties/disabilities.
It offers a range of targeted vocational opportunities, functional skills and personal development. All of which can result in accredited qualifications.
Pre 16 Foundation Learning Programme
Working with young people aged 14-16 this programme offers a mix of vocational taster sessions, employability skills and functional skills.
Halton YMCA work in close association with a number of Halton based secondary schools and Key Stage 4 Engagement team in the delivery of this programme.
Short Courses
Halton YMCA offer a range of informal and accredited short courses to the general public. These include:
- Anger Management,
- Team Building,
- Communication skills
- Choices & Consequences
Accredited Parenting Courses
At Halton YMCA we offer confidential learning & support in Parenting Skills. The course covers the following key areas:
- Child development
- Parent awareness
- Healthy Eating for Children and Young People
- Cooking Sessions
- Communication Skills
- Preparing for Progression
Courses can be delivered on an outreach basis if required. All qualifications are City and Guilds accredited.
Talk To Us
For further information or to arrange an appointment call Gail Hesketh-Calland for an informal chat on 0151 422 0329 at Queensway House, Widnes. We can create a tailor made programme just for you.
Course Information
For a full list of courses and programmes or to discuss your training needs please contact or visit one of our facilities below: