Bromley Adult Education College

25/08/2026

🎨 NEW ART COURSES AT BAEC!

Looking to get creative this autumn? We’ve got two exciting new drawing and painting courses starting at our Kentwood Centre in Penge.

🖌️ NEW: Drawing & Painting – Oil Painting Techniques
Explore the techniques of artists including Velázquez, Cézanne, Mondrian and John Singer Sargent, and discover how their approaches can inspire your own work.

📅 Starts Wednesday 16 September
🕒 3.00–4.30pm
📍 Kentwood Centre
💷 £130 (£105 concessions)

🏙️ NEW: Drawing & Painting – Creative Cityscapes: London Landmarks

Learn to draw and illustrate London's famous landmarks while developing your observation, perspective, composition and creative skills. Suitable for beginners and those with some drawing experience.

📅 Friday 30 October
🕙 10.00am–3.30pm (with a one-hour lunch break)
📍 Kentwood Centre
💷 £60

✨ Come along, develop your skills and create something you're proud of! https://baec.ac.uk/index.php/2026/08/25/new-art-courses-at-bromley-adult-education-college/

20/08/2026

Well done to all our GCSE learners getting their results today! If you would like to start GCSE English or Maths in September, register your interest on the BAEC website

18/08/2026

📊 NEW: Introduction to Bookkeeping – Autumn 2026

Want to understand how businesses manage their finances? Thinking about a career in bookkeeping or accounting? Or want to improve your confidence managing a small business?

Our new Introduction to Bookkeeping course is designed for beginners, with no previous bookkeeping experience required.

You’ll learn about:
✅ Double-entry bookkeeping
✅ Recording income and expenses
✅ Invoices, receipts and bank statements
✅ Maintaining accurate financial records
✅ Basic accounting processes
✅ Bookkeeping software and digital tools

📍 Kentwood Centre, Penge
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Anita Laban

Choose from two courses:

🗓 Tuesday 29 September | 9:30am–12:00pm
🗓 Tuesday 3 November | 7:00pm–9:30pm

Both courses run for 10 weeks and are non-accredited.

🚀 Places are available – enrol now! https://baec.ac.uk/index.php/2026/08/18/learn-bookkeeping-in-bromley/

17/08/2026

🇫🇷 Learn French at Chislehurst Library with Bromley Libraries and Bromley Adult Education College

Fancy learning French this autumn? Our French – Beginners course is perfect if you have little or no previous experience of the language.

You’ll learn practical French for everyday situations, including greetings, introducing yourself and exchanging basic information, while building your confidence with pronunciation, vocabulary and simple grammar.

📅 Starts: Tuesday 15 September 2026
🕙 Time: 10am–12pm
📍 Location: Chislehurst Library
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Amy Morez
📚 12 sessions over 14 weeks
💷 £156 (£124 concessions)
🔖 Course code: CH05674

👉 Interested? Book online: - https://courses.bromleyglobal.net/CourseDetailsView.asp?ID1=1000&ID2=5674&ID3=1

🇫🇷 Start your French journey this September!

05/08/2026

🍟 Make the Most of Your Air Fryer! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Do you own an air fryer but only use it for chips? Discover how to create quick, healthy and delicious meals with our Air Fryer Cooking – Quick & Practical Meals course at Bromley Adult Education College. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to get more from their air fryer in a friendly, hands-on environment.

📍 Kentwood Centre, Penge
👥 Small class sizes with expert tutor support

Find out more and enrol today: https://baec.ac.uk/courses/cookery-courses-in-bromley/

27/07/2026

🤟 Learn British Sign Language this Autumn at BAEC!

Have you ever wanted to learn BSL? Whether you'd like to communicate with Deaf friends, family members or colleagues, or simply learn a fascinating new language, our Introduction to British Sign Language course is the perfect place to start.

✅ No previous experience needed
🤝 Learn everyday signs and simple conversations
🌟 Gain an understanding of Deaf culture and communication

📍 Kentwood Centre, Penge
📅 Starts Thursday 1 October 2026
🕡 6.30pm–8.30pm
💷 £130 (£104 concessions)

Take your first steps towards communicating with confidence and open the door to learning a valuable new skill.

📞 020 8659 7976
📧 [email protected]

https://baec.ac.uk/index.php/2026/07/20/learn-british-sign-language-at-baec-this-autumn/

27/07/2026

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 46

In Conversation with the Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Christine Harris

In this episode, Jill sits down with Councillor Christine Harris, Mayor of Bromley for 2026–27, for a warm and wide-ranging conversation about her life and her year ahead in office.

Madam Mayor shares her journey from Scotland to London in 1979, where she began her career in chartered accountancy — eventually becoming Group Chief Accountant at the Sunley Turriff Group before going on to establish her own accountancy practice, which she still runs today. She reflects on building that business while raising her two sons, and on a lifetime of community involvement, including 17 years as a school governor and 16 years chairing the Langley Park Residents Association.

Now serving as a councillor for West Wickham (having previously represented Kelsey and Eden Park since 2018), Madam Mayor talks about what the role of Mayor means to her, and the causes closest to her heart this year: her two chosen mayoral charities, Madlani Cancer Support and the Dyslexia Association of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham.

Our Mayor has spent decades quietly serving the Bromley community, and now does so as its first citizen.

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Podcast Episode · Digital Drop in and Work Club at BAEC · 26 July · 41min

23/07/2026

🌟 NEW FREE COURSE – Pathways to Health & Social Care Employment 🌟

Thinking about a career in health and social care?

Our FREE Pathways to Health & Social Care Employment course is the perfect place to start. Gain the confidence, knowledge and employability skills needed to take your next step into one of the UK's most rewarding sectors.

You'll learn about:
✅ Communication and teamwork
✅ CV writing and interview skills
✅ Safeguarding and health & safety
✅ Equality, diversity and inclusion
✅ Person-centred care
✅ Employer expectations

📅 Starts: Tuesday 15 September 2026
🕜 Time: 1.30pm–4.00pm
📍 Kentwood Centre, Penge
💷 FREE
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Freya Aquarone

No previous experience is needed—just an interest in helping others and exploring a career in health and social care.

Register your interest today and take your first step towards employment, volunteering or further study.

22/07/2026

🎨 Develop your oil painting techniques with inspiration from the masters

Take your painting further by exploring the techniques of some of history's greatest artists. From the rich realism of Velázquez to the bold approaches of Cézanne, Mondrian and John Singer Sargent, you'll discover how different painting methods can inspire your own creative style.

Suitable for those using oil paints, water-mixable oils or acrylics, this supportive course focuses on technique rather than subject matter, helping you build confidence and develop your own artistic voice.

🖌️ Drawing & Painting – Oil Painting Techniques
📅 Starts Wednesday 16 September 2026
🕒 3.00pm – 4.30pm
📍 Kentwood Centre, Penge
💷 £130 (£105 concessions)

Whether you're looking to refine your skills or try new approaches, this course offers plenty of inspiration in a friendly, welcoming class.

👉 Enrol today: https://courses.bromleyglobal.net/CourseDetailsView.asp?ID1=1000&ID2=5812&ID3=1

20/07/2026

📱 Ready to build your digital skills this autumn?

Whether you're looking to boost your confidence at work, keep up with new technology, or simply learn something new, our friendly Digital Skills courses are designed for adult learners of all experience levels.

This autumn you can choose from:

🤖 Introduction to AI – Discover how artificial intelligence is changing everyday life and learn how to use AI tools safely and effectively.

🐍 Python Basics – Take your first steps into coding and programming with one of the world's most popular programming languages. No previous experience needed.

📄 Google Docs & Slides – Learn how to create professional documents and presentations using Google's free online tools – ideal for work, study or personal projects.

✔ Friendly, supportive tutors
✔ Small class sizes
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Courses start from September

Whether you're taking your first steps or developing new skills, there's never been a better time to invest in yourself.

👉 Enrol now and secure your place: https://baec.ac.uk/index.php/digital-skills-and-computing-courses/