Connexions – get information and advice around education
employment and training. For a list of local Connexions centres click here or call 0800 269468

Routes Ahead  Courses, apprenticeships and learning opportunities for 14-19 year olds in Derby and Derbyshire.

Derby Adult Learning Service – find local courses and places to study in Derby. 01332 717900

Derbyshire Adult Community Education – find local courses and places to study in Derbyshire.  08456 058058

Local colleges:
Chesterfield College 01246 500500
Derby College 0800 028 0289
South East Derbyshire College 0800 028 0289
University of Derby, Buxton (College of Further Education) 01298 71100
Landmarks College 01909 724724
RNIB College Loughborough 01509 611077 - national specialist college supporting people with sight loss and other disabilities in learning to access education, work and housing and to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and positive relationships. 
Burton College 01283 494400

Adult Education in Schools:
Murray Park School - Mickleover Derby 01332 515922
Littleover Community School - Derby 01332 510746
Chellaston School - Derby 01332 702502
Queen Elizabeth′s Grammar School - Ashbourne 01335 345613
West Park Community School - Spondon Derby 01332 821964
Pingle School - Swadlincote 01283 216837
Kirk Hallam Community College - Ilkeston 0115 9306909

Karten Ctec Centre – computer courses for people with disabilities. 01629 826285

Derby College IT Learning Centre - IT training in Derby. 01332 208374

Leonard Cheshire Disability - Discover IT - free computer access in Alfreton for people with disabilities.  01773 522420 or email

Derwent Stepping Stones - courses for beginners including basic maths, English and IT. 01332 372245

Derby Skillbuild - personal development and construction courses for 16-18 year olds.  Contact 01332 291722 for more information

Rathbone Training - training and development for young people in Derby. 01332 867200

JET - Jobs, Education and Training in Derby.  01332 298553

WEA - courses in Derby. 01332 291805

Acorn Training - courses based in Ripley including apprenticeships and vocational courses. 01773 747377

Derbyshire Chamber Training - youth training programmes. 01246 207207

Prince’s Trust – aged 16-25?  Join this training programme to develop communication skills, leadership and team work. 01332 520200

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - offers a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14-25 in Derby & Derbyshire - help people in the community, get fitter, develop skills, and take part in expeditions!

Go Kids Go! - free wheelchair skills training across the country. 01482 887163

Keeping Safe Workshops – for people with a learning disability.  Learn about hate crime, bullying, harassment, the law, how to stay safe and who can help.  Contact Neil on 07900 134230 or email

Q4S - information for disabled students about how to succeed in your studies, and the adjustments which can be made to help you

Transition Information Network - fantastic resources with links to national organisations specialising in education for disabled people

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