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Learning in the local community has changed the lives of many adults across North Yorkshire and you could be one of them!

Research shows that learning throughout adulthood and into later life encourages important social interaction, gives a sense of hope and purpose and helps cope with stress, all of which has a positive impact on maintaining and improving our mental health and wellbeing.
This course will provide an opportunity to develop your English skills, with a focus on reading between the lines and developing skills in recognising and persuasion.
During the course you will:
• Read and evaluate a range of evidence
• Explore theories and discuss own interpretations
• Solve a crime!
This course is delivered for up to 12.5 hours in weekly sessions

Open Entry Requirements


This course is for anyone who was aged 19 or over on 1st August 2023.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential if you plan to study online.
You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.
You may like to bring along a notebook and pen to create reference notes. All other resources will be provided.
For online study, your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Teams and email. You will be given tasks to complete at each session, instructions and online demonstrations

If you don’t have access to a computer, we may still be able to support you. Ask for an appointment with a member of staff to discuss our other options.

Open What Will I Need?

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.
You will be able confirm your investigative skills in the final session.

Open What Will I Achieve?


An attendance certificate for completion of the course

Open Progression



Further interest-based courses including Reading, Creative Writing, Myths and Legends or an accredited course in English at your individual level.

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12103CL10
08/05/2024
12/06/2024
12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday
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This is a free course
Harrogate Civic Centre,

Helping you financially

  • 92% of our learners receive full funding for their learning. Our mission is to support you on the right learning path (T&C apply).
  • We can offer financial support relating to childcare costs, travel costs, course fees, books etc. (T&C apply).
  • You can pay for your course in instalments (over £100). Please ask for details.
  • English, maths including GCSEs and computing courses (up to Level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2023).
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your individual employed/self employed income is below £20,319.
  • If you have not yet achieved a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, you could learn for FREE.
  • Don’t worry if you have already gained a Level 3 qualification, but want to change your career path and try something new – you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan which you start to pay back when you earn over £27,295.
  • From April 2023, some Level 3 courses will be available for FREE to adults who are unemployed or earning below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319), even if you already have a Level 3 qualification or higher. This funding is part of the ‘Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs’ offer and you will find a full list of qualifications included in this offer here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-free-level-3-qualification/list-of-free-level-3-qualifications-available-to-eligible-adults

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk