Adult Education Carlisle is one of a number of Adult Education providers in the county; it is funded by the Cumbria Adult Education (CAE) to provide a wide range of learning opportunities for people aged 16 years onwards. There are courses for people of all levels and interests, both qualification bearing and non accredited in a wide range of subjects.

Our courses are offered at Trinity School and at over 20 outreach Centres covering urban and rural Carlisle and Longtown.

Learner Voice - Compliments and Complaints

We hope that your experience of attending a course with us will be both a pleasant and rewarding one. We are constantly trying to improve the service we offer, so students will be asked to complete a course questionnaire at the end of their course. However, you can contact the Centre at any point during your course if you feel there is anything you would like to draw to our attention to please send any comments to: Adult Education Carlisle, Freepost C654, The Creighton Building, Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB
Copies of our policies including Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety are available on request.  Any issues concerning the above should be forwarded to Kris Brenan, Centre Manager by post, email or phone.

Disclaimer

Every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this brochure is accurate. Occasionally changes occur after going to print. In this case every effort will be made to inform students, and we apologise if the course of your choice is no longer offered or has changed.

Special Learning Requirements

We aim to provide a high quality service to the whole community. If you have a specific learning need in relation to what you hope to study, please contact the Centre to discuss your requirements in confidence. Course information sheets with further details on each course are available on request (you will automatically be sent one when you book).

This brochure is available in large print - please call the office 01228 403555. A T-loop is available at the office.

Access & Childcare Funds
The access and childcare funds have been made available for students without a full level 2 qualification in receipt of means tested benefits. We can support Childcare provided by a registered child minder/nursery and Exam fees. 

Late Enrolments
If you have missed the starting dates for any of the courses - don't give up! There may well be spaces. Any non-qualification based courses will take late students, subject to space. Entry into qualification courses may be difficult if you have no prior knowledge of the subject. Please telephone us or come to the office to discuss the possibility of joining.

Examinations
We will need a signed passport photograph when you enrol for a GCSE, AS or A2 level exam. Always check exam dates via your course tutor or the Centre Office before booking holidays.  Once entered, refund of exam fees is only made in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the examination board. 

Hire of Trinity School Facilities

To hire the Arena, Halls, Gyms, or classrooms outside of School hours please contact the Centre Monday to Friday.
Email: nbo@trinity.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01228 403555

Parking

Parking is available at Trinity School and the Leisure Centre. During peak times parking is limited, please refrain from parking on the grass. For weekend workshops at Trinity School parking is free and restricted to the Leisure Centre. Please retain your receipt to show to the car park attendant.

Parking is also available at our community venues, details of which can be found on the course information sheet, which you receive when you book.