Stockton Council Learning & Skills

14/10/2026

🍂 Turn Over a New Leaf: Adult Learning Open Evening - TOMORROW! 🍂

Don't forget to join us at Billingham Community Centre tomorrow from 5pm-7pm.
Interested in our cooking courses? Come along and take part in some hands-on demonstrations. Thinking about a career in education? Our team will be on hand to provide information and advice about our upcoming courses and training opportunities.

Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, gain a qualification, or explore a new career path, we're here to help!

📍 Billingham Community Centre, The Causeway, TS23 2DA,
⏰ 5pm-7pm

13/10/2026

🌟 What a fantastic evening!

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of recognising the achievements of our incredible learners at our annual Celebration Event.

Whether they gained a qualification, learnt a new skill or achieved a personal goal, each learner had a success story worth celebrating. 🤩

📸 Take a look at some of the moments from the evening and help us congratulate our learners on their amazing achievements! 👏

12/10/2026

💙 Did you know our Care Academy course could be your gateway into a career in care? With guaranteed interviews upon completion, this could be just the opportunity you need to take the next step into a rewarding career.

🔗 https://learnerhub.stockton.gov.uk/Page/FindCourse

💙 Learner Success Story 💙

A huge congratulations to our Care Academy learner who has progressed from unemployment into a role caring for the elderly after completing the course! 👏

Thinking about a career in care? Our Care Academy could be your first step, starting on Monday 9th November - https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/care-academy/care-academy/

11/10/2026

Did you know? 💡

We offer FREE adult learning courses for anyone aged 19+ living in the Tees Valley!

Looking to improve your digital skills, gain a Maths or English qualification, or take the next step towards a career in Health & Social Care or Teaching Assistant roles?

We've got something for you! 🙌

Join us on Thursday 15th October, 5pm - 7pm at Billingham Community Centre (TS23 2DA) to discover our range of courses. Meet our friendly tutors, explore our facilities, and find out how we can support you!

🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://www.slss.ac.uk/

08/10/2026

📢 We're hiring Tutors and Casual Tutors!

Join our Learning & Skills Service and help make a real difference to the lives of adult learners across Stockton-on-Tees.

We're currently recruiting for:
✅ Tutors (ESOL & Community Interpreting)
✅ Casual Tutors across a range of subject areas, including Hospitality & Catering, Residential Care, Health & Social Care or DIY.

If you're passionate about teaching, inspiring others and helping people achieve their personal and professional goals, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Closing date: 26 October 2026

🔗 https://www.slss.ac.uk/about/join-our-team/

05/10/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers' Day!

Today we're celebrating the incredible tutors and teaching staff who help, support and inspire our learners every day.

Thank you for inspiring learning that lasts. 💙

Please note: this image features some, but not all, of our wonderful tutors.

02/10/2026

🍽️ Looking for a route into work?

Whether you're looking to gain new skills, return to work, or start a fresh career, our Pathways into Hospitality and Catering course can help.

Learn practical kitchen skills, customer service, teamwork, and everything you need to build confidence and progress towards employment.

📅 Starts: 13 October
⏰ Tuesdays, 9.30am - 3.30pm
📍 Duration: 15 weeks

🔗 https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/pathways-to-employment/pathways-into-hospitality-and-catering/