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There are some other bits we need to tell you as we get funding from the Government to provide courses for East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) residences, this includes Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas.  This often helps to keep costs very reasonable.  In return we follow Government guidance:

  • By enrolling you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and we may share your details with other education providers. This is likely to depend on the type of course chosen.
  • Each year we'll check your proof of residency in Derbyshire and entitlement to possible funding
  • Adult learners aged over 19 years will generally pay full cost fees unless booking onto a free course.  There may be other costs for materials etc. 
  • Learners under 19, or up to 24 with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) should chat to us or take a look here to check elibility for funding.

If you have any problems registering or enrolling online please email adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk or call us on 01629 531241
Course Image for T25CQ3583 Story sacks
Starting: Tuesday
21 April 2026
Time: 1.00pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Chesterfield Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC3078 An introduction to neurodiversity
Starting: Tuesday
2 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25CQ3586 Introduction to neurodiversity
Starting: Wednesday
3 June 2026
Time: 12.30pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Chesterfield Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25AA3799 Play and explore - Baby sensory
Starting: Thursday
4 June 2026
Time: 2.00pm
Duration: 8 week(s)
Location: Alfreton

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG3456 Storybook Fun
Starting: Friday
5 June 2026
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HF3288 Ready For School
Starting: Monday
8 June 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Buxton Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH3765 Play & explore - Grow to eat
Starting: Monday
8 June 2026
Time: 3.30pm
Duration: 4 week(s)
Location: Long Eaton Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC3083 Getting help for your neurodivergent child
Starting: Tuesday
9 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25CQ3687 Supporting your neurodiverse child
Starting: Wednesday
10 June 2026
Time: 12.30pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Chesterfield Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH3798 Play and explore - Rhyme time
Starting: Wednesday
10 June 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 7 week(s)
Location: Ilkeston

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH2370 Ready For School
Starting: Friday
12 June 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Ilkeston

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG3457 Duplo Storytime
Starting: Friday
12 June 2026
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC3090 Effects of neurodiversity on children
Starting: Tuesday
16 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG3458 Musical Moments
Starting: Friday
19 June 2026
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC3095 Encouraging positive behaviour in neurodivergent children
Starting: Tuesday
23 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG3459 Move More With The Kids
Starting: Friday
26 June 2026
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC3100 Helping neurodivergent children to communicate
Starting: Tuesday
30 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG3460 Parachute Fun
Starting: Friday
3 July 2026
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC3105 Opening doors to learning for your neurodivergent child
Starting: Tuesday
7 July 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG3461 Kids Relaxation
Starting: Friday
10 July 2026
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A