There's never been a better time to experience something new.
At Surrey Adult Learning we offer you the opportunity to continue your learning, to upskill or retrain with our wide range of online courses, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Discover Skills for Work, GCSEs, the arts, languages and many more with our online range.
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Zoom
Our online courses are delivered using Zoom. Please see some links below to help you get to grips with it.
You can access Zoom with your computer, laptop or download the app for mobile and/or desktop.
Helping to bridge the digital divide
At Surrey Adult Learning we are proud to promote inclusive learning and we believe that nobody should feel left behind. Digital inclusion is about ensuring that the benefits of the internet and digital technologies are available to everyone. The pandemic has highlighted a real need for people to work in collaboration and help one another. If you cannot attend an IT course with us because you are finding it a challenge to access the hardware to join us, the following organisations may be able to help you.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is helping to connect people who are digitally excluded through a successful programme called Tech to Community Connect project.
The project aims to provide technology, support in using technology and virtual groups to reduce loneliness and isolation in people with care and support needs across Surrey. The project is supported by "Tech Angels" who are community volunteers that help people improve their digital skills and confidence using technology.
For further information and to register visit the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People website.
If you are interested in applying to become a Tech Angel volunteer, helping people in our community who are digitally excluded, please email getconnected@surreycoaltion.org.uk
Farnham Lions Club
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 the local Lions Clubs have donated refurbished devices to help adults with their learning and adults needing help. All those items were generously donated to Lions clubs and were then checked and refurbished by the Lions IT team.
For further information please visit the Farnham Lions Club website.
Good Things Foundation
A social change charity, helping people improve their lives through digital. For further information visit the Good Things Foundation website.
Citizen's Advice
Call their helpline on 0808 278 7888
For telephone advice, Monday to Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
All calls are free using the number above. Alternatively, you can send an email by completing the online enquiry form via the Citizen's Advice website.
Citizen's Online
Surrey County Council has teamed up with Citizen's Online. As a direct response to Covid-19, Citizens Online set up a free national helpline, providing help and support to those new to digital, those who want more confidence online, and as a vital resource for those supporting others to get online.
Do you (or does someone you know) need help to get started using technology or want to build your confidence to do more online? If so, please call 0808 196 5883 and leave a message, or visit the Citizen's Online website.
Choose
Choose offer links to free and heavily discounted devices for people who are on low incomes, income support and who have disabilities. They also provide information on cheap broadband and landline packages.
Social Box
Social Box is an initiative to distribute laptops in order to support those who have never had a computer. If eligible (e.g. those on low income, disabled and the elderly), would be gifted a laptop. There is also a 6 week basic computer literacy class that can be taken. Every Wednesday evening, there is a remote telephone support for computer enquiries.
O2 Community Calling
O2 Community Calling is a successful collaboration between O2 and Hubbub to distribute gifted smart phones and provide free connectivity to the most vulnerable individuals in the UK who are digitally excluded. This project relies on phones which have been donated by the public and then have been re-configured. Each recipient receives 12 months' free data provided by O2, and access to free digital skills training.