Courses

Foundations for Work

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Discover your potential and thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you want to develop your personal skills, boost your employability or start a new career, we have the perfect course to help you succeed.

IAG Drop-in at JCP

Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. You can also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and your chances of gaining employment.

course code: FFWSPJCP2526

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 14 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-16:00
where: Barnsbury JCP
fees: free

L1 Preparing to Work with Children in Schools

Understand the British school system and gain confidence in volunteering in a nursery or primary schools. Develop your skills in listening to children and creating activities to support children’s learning.

course code: FFWSPFS2517

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Tue 09:30-12:30
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Level 2 Early Years Practitioners

This level 2 qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. A placement at an appropriate setting will be required as well as year-long classroom study.

course code: FFWAYFS2502

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 36 weeks
Times: Thu 09:30-15:00
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Level 2 Information, Advice and Guidance

Studying this course will provide an in-depth understanding of the key areas associated with giving effective IAG. Knowledge and skills learnt will include signposting, referrals, record keeping, confidentiality and communication/listening techniques.

course code: FFWAYAZ2509

Availability: This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 32 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-16:00
where: Arsenal Hub Google map
fees: free

Plan your Success with our Information Advice and Guidance - one to one

Get impartial one to one information advice and guidance from a qualified advisor to help you move forward into work or further training. Sessions are by appointment only contact Alison on 07808 879044 or email alison.moore@islington.gov.uk

course code: FFWSPFS2519

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 14 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Wed 09:30-12:00 Fri 13:00-16:00
where: 1st Steps Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

Stand Out CV Secrets; Write an Effective CV

This covers the important details to include in writing a comprehensive and skills-based CV to help get the job you want.

course code: FFWSPAZ2523

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 15 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: Arsenal Hub Google map
fees: free