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Welcome to a world of learning and courses that could change your life!

Here you can search for something to suit you.  There's lots on offer.  You can use the filter options to narrow things down.  When you've found a course of interest just click on the title to find out more. And why not sign up to our monthly mailing list for our latest news, information and advice?

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 T25OC1658 Mobility through movement
Starting: Monday
18 August 2025
Time: 5.30pm
Duration: 42 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25NC2339 Chair based exercise for a healthy future
Starting: Wednesday
7 January 2026
Time: 4.00pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Clay Cross

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25OC2293 Pilates style back care - fit for life and work
Starting: Friday
9 January 2026
Time: 9.15am
Duration: 12 week(s)
Location: online

Places: Available
Fee: £8.40 to £28.00

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG2227 Brightside Build your confidence
Starting: Friday
9 January 2026
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 7 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25BB2259 Improve your health and wellbeing through yoga
Starting: Wednesday
14 January 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Duration: 6 week(s)
Location: Bolsover

Places: Available
Fee: £16.55 to £55.17

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH2316 Low impact full body workout with weight
Starting: Friday
23 January 2026
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Ilkeston

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25CQ2323 Brightside- build well for men
Starting: Tuesday
17 February 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Chesterfield Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25NC2275 Brightside - Pottery and crafts
Starting: Monday
23 February 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Clay Cross

Places: Full
Fee: £10.00

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25NC2263 Brightside - Pottery and crafts
Starting: Tuesday
24 February 2026
Time: 1.45pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Clay Cross

Places: Full
Fee: £10.00

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25NC2279 Dementia friendly pottery
Starting: Tuesday
24 February 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Clay Cross

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG2301 Healthy eating, easy recipes
Starting: Tuesday
24 February 2026
Time: 1.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG2303 Crochet and chat taster
Starting: Tuesday
24 February 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25CQ2396 Big Garden Bird Watch for adults with learning disabilities
Starting: Tuesday
24 February 2026
Time: 1.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Chesterfield Area

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG2420 Brightside - Improving wellbeing through art journalling
Starting: Tuesday
24 February 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25HG2436 Creative calm with air drying clay
Starting: Wednesday
25 February 2026
Time: 1.00pm
Duration: 1 week(s)
Location: Glossop

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH2419 Tune up your wellbeing by learning guitar
Starting: Thursday
26 February 2026
Time: 11.30am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Ilkeston

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH2406 Boost your wellbeing through photography
Starting: Thursday
26 February 2026
Time: 2.00pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Ilkeston

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25EH2387 Brightside - Art for wellbeing
Starting: Thursday
26 February 2026
Time: 4.30pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Ilkeston

Places: Available
Fee: Free

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25NC2242 Brightside - mindful crafts
Starting: Thursday
26 February 2026
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Clay Cross

Places: Full
Fee: £12.50

Distance: N/A 

Course Image for T25NC2243 Brightside - mindful crafts
Starting: Thursday
26 February 2026
Time: 1.00pm
Duration: 5 week(s)
Location: Clay Cross

Places: Full
Fee: £12.50

Distance: N/A