Links to adult learning opportunities across Edinburgh City Centre and Leith (in alphabetical order).

Partners in Education is a programme which provides free supported pathways into education, training and employment for people with a background of homelessness. We offer a free six-month, part-time programme including guidance, confidence building, SQA modules and links to further opportunities tailored to your needs. If you are aged 16-34 and need support to move into further education, training and employment then get in touch. ECSH Partners in Education (PIE), 28 North Bridge (4th Floor), Edinburgh EH1 1QG. Phone Lorraine Baird, Caroline Burrell, James Gilfillan or Helen Thorn on 0131 225 6662. Email: info@pie.homeless-ecsh.org

Second Chance to Learn provides free courses for adults who have gained little from the formal education system including starter courses in core skills such as communication, numeracy, computing, National Certificates and SQA accredited courses.2nd Chance to Learn, Edinburgh University Settlement, Building 6, New Parliament House, 5-7 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH7 5BL. Phone: 0131 550 6801. Web: www.2ctl.org.uk

Shelter Families Project supports families through homelessness into resettlement. We can also assist you with getting in touch with the right people, advise you on money matters and help you get to know a new area. 60/62 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QB Phone Paula Robertson on 0131 553 4999 Web: www.shelterscotland.org.uk

Skillnet Edinburgh empowers black/minority ethnic people in Edinburgh and Lothians so that they can access education, training and sustainable employment. We provide free training courses and an adult education and career guidance service. Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY. Phone 0131 475 2451. Email: skillnet@btinternet.com

'Stepping Stones' Edinburgh University Settlement Mental Health Programme If you have experience of mental heath problems and would like to learn in a supportive atmosphere then Stepping Stones can offer you groups in creative writing, drama, women's art and more. We also have a film club, computers you can use and an arts therapy service. Give us a call or drop in to find out more 7-8 South College Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AA. Phone Lucy Proctor or Michelle Gunn on 0131 667 9863.

Stevenson College offers full and part-time courses on a broad range of subjects for training and education. We also offer flexible learning. Information Centre, Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh EH11 4DE. Phone 0131 535 4700. Email: info@stevenson.ac.uk Web: www.stevenson.ac.uk

University of Edinburgh Office of Lifelong Learning Various courses
· New Horizons: Come along for one day or evening a week to learn in a friendly informal atmosphere. Courses begin in January and October. Contact: Ann Edmond
· Access Course: This course provides an alternative route to university entrance and begins in September (applications March-June). Contact: Joanna Highton
· Credit Plus courses These ten-week courses will help you with your study skills in the subject of your choice. Courses begin in October, January and April. Contact: Caroline Bamford
· Open Studies courses Weekly sessions with a choice from a vast range of subjects. Courses begin in October, January and April.
Student Support Office, University of Edinburgh, 11 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LW. Phone 0131 650 4400 or 24 hours 0131 062 0783. Web: www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk

Women onto Work courses are open to women aged 25 and over who have been out of work for over a year. We run courses for women living in South Edinburgh, Craigmillar, Wester Hailes and Pilton; and citywide for women living in certain other areas of Edinburgh and for disabled women and black and minority ethnic women. We help you to explore your options in work, education and training and offer guidance, assertiveness training, confidence building, interview and CV skills, and a work placement. We provide childcare and expenses. 137 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh EH8 9NE. Phone Audrey Johnstone on 0131 662 4514.

Workers' Educational Association offers educational opportunities for adults of all ages. Course include confidence building, return to learning, women's studies, community history, political studies, creative writing and art workshops, music and 'Pre-Retirement.' Courses take place across the city. No qualifications are needed to take part and some courses lead to an SQA qualification. 34B Thistle Street, North West Lane, Edinburgh EH2 1EA. Phone Elizabeth Bryan on 0131 225 7772. Web: www.weascotland.org.uk

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