LDD provision

In 2022-23 we are offering even more new and exciting courses for those aged 19+.

We have a range of programmes from Pre-entry to Level 2 focusing on independent living skills, social and community involvement as well as work and life skills. Please note days are subject to availability and change.

Choose from the subjects below:

Cookery

This is a programme where you will learn or improve specific cookery and home baking skills. The course encourages independence in the kitchen as well as developing a range of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. The course also covers food safety and hygiene skills, budgeting skills and healthier options. 

Mental Health Wellbeing

This course is for those who may struggle with poor mental health. We will look at triggers and coping strategies. The programme will be individualised to your needs and will explore a variety of activities to reduce anxiety and stress.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing (Sweat and Strength)

This course is designed to build your confidence with fitness so that it’s an enjoyable experience. Our course will involve fun fitness classes suitable for everyone with an aim to improve overall wellbeing and mental health. Classes will include walking trips to build up your fitness levels, combat, dance fitness including using glowsticks, stretching, circuits and aerobic based exercise.  

Independent Living in the Home and Community

You will develop advanced independence skills to prepare you for supported, semi or independent living. This course aims to empower you to function as independently as possible, whilst embracing your own personal needs. Course themes include basic cooking and household tasks, enrichment events, managing a personal budget, communication skills, personal and social development, personal hygiene, telling the time, practical maths and English, accessing the community, healthy living and maintaining a house and garden.

Art

This is a practical arts-based course where you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of art forms such as painting, sculpting, printmaking and mosaics as well as accessing the community and finding out what is going on locally. We will look at different artists throughout the course.

Beauty

Are you interested in the hair and beauty industry? This course will give you an introduction to the core aspects of hair and beauty. You will have the opportunity to explore hair colouring application, manicures and much more. During the course you will be introduced to practical expertise and knowledge of the industry including live demonstrations from stage make-up artists, face painters, hairdressers to barbers.  

Horrible Histories (Wanders around Westgate)

Welcome to a course full of North East history, exploring Ancient, Medieval, Victorian and 20^th Century eras. You will look at a range of influential figures, delving into the people and events that have shaped our region. There will be opportunities to visit local historical sites such as The Victorian Tunnels, The Roman Wall, and the Laing Art Gallery looking at influences in art. Combined with classroom learning, this will give you a great insight into the city you live in.

ESOL

This course is suitable if English is not your first language. You will develop your speaking and listening skills and work on written English and reading simple texts.

Stagecraft

This course will take you through all the backstage skills needed for theatre design. You will try stage crafts such as prop and scenery making, stage make-up and costume design. You will be able to try technical theatre skills such as lighting and sound. You will learn about the history of theatre and different theatre traditions throughout the world. Then you will use all your new skills as backstage support for the Performing Arts group when they perform their show. 

ICT / Media

This course will help you to develop confidence with using the computer as well as enhancing your creative skills. You will use programmes such as Word, PowerPoint and build confidence using the internet. You will also take part in projects such as podcasting, blogging, vlogging and film studies.

Learning to Grow

The course will help you understand how and when to grow plants and vegetables from seed to harvest. You will get hands on experience and will learn how to build raised beds and compost bays using re-cycled materials, be introduced to the no dig system of gardening and learn how to make compost. You will have access to a Polytunnel for growing more tender plants and vegetables.

Performing Arts

You will explore different types of performance including movement, mime, character, and storytelling as well as all of the roles behind the scenes. You will look at different types of drama, including drama traditions from around the world and will go back in time to learn about the history of theatre. On top of that, you will work together to create performances and show them to a live audience. 

For further details or to book a place on any of the courses please contact samantha.riley@newcastle.gov.uk