British Sign Language Level 1
Learn the basics of British Sign Language or develop your existing knowledge in this 32-week course. Topics include greeting and addressing people in BSL, fingerspelling for names and places, and learning numbers related to people, time, money and dates.
Date: Every Thursday starting October 2026
Location: Harleston Information Plus (upstairs training room)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Cost: £192 or free if earning under £25k per year or in receipt of benefits
British Sign Language Evening Course
Learn the basics of British Sign Language in this 6-week course. Topics include the alphabet, weather, pets, hobbies, numbers, countries, cities and deaf awareness.
Date: Every Thursday starting October 2026
Location: Harleston Information Plus (upstairs training room)
Time: 18:00-20:00
Cost: Free
Digital Skills
Looking to improve your digital skills and build your confidence using technology? We have a range of new courses covering everything from Microsoft Word and Excel to online safety and AI.
Microsoft Word: 5 weeks Microsoft Excel: 5 weeks
Online Safety: 4 weeks Artificial Intelligence – AI: 4 weeks
Date: Every Tuesday starting 6th October 2026
Location: Harleston Information Plus (upstairs training room)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Cost: Free
Maths Functional Skills EL3 and Level 1
Build your confidence with maths and work towards a nationally recognised qualification. This course covers a wide range of maths skills, including addition, subtraction and multiplication through to area, volume and fractions. Functional Maths focuses on developing practical mathematical skills that can be applied to real-life situations, both in everyday life and the workplace.
Date: Every Tuesday starting 6th October 2026
Location: Harleston Information Plus (upstairs training room)
Time: 13:00-15:00
Cost: Free
Emergency First Aid at Work
Be prepared for any emergency. Our Emergency First Aid at Work course provides you with the essential skills and confidence to handle workplace incidents safely and effectively.
Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Location: The Swan Hotel, Harleston
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: £65 per person (discounts available for local charities/community groups)
Textiles
Get creative with 14 weeks of hands-on textile activities, focusing on sustainability, repurposing textiles and combining techniques to create your own textile book. Stitching will be a key focus, from simple to more complex stitches and patterns, along with shibori, weave, wet felting, and batik.
Date: Every Friday starting Jan 2027
Location: Harleston Information Plus (upstairs training room)
Time: 10:30-13:30 and 14:00-17:00
Cost: Free
For further information and to book onto any of our courses, call 01379 851917, email hip@harleston-norfolk.org.uk or contact us