Our courses enable women to build their confidence and skills to find work and to participate fully in the wider Leicester community.
ESOL Classes
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses help women improve their speaking and written skills.
Class specification
- Entry Level 1, 2, 3 and Level 1 ESOL (Speaking & Listening)
- Courses are over 16 weeks, plus 2 hours per week of information, advice and guidance support. Exam Fees may apply.
- Pre-entry ESOL for beginners – 6 weeks, 4 hours a week (Subject to demand)
- Virtual classes online
How can ESOL help you?
- Learn a second language
- Improve on your existing language
- Classes are local in your community
- Fun & Practical
- Make friends
- We will cover the cost of childcare
- Short Course last 10 weeks
Who can join?
- People who are unemployed
- People living in the UK
- No minimum residency period
Enroll Today
Enroll on the ESOL class today to be placed on our waiting list. We will contact you as soon as a position is available. Thank you.
Currently Active
Speaking and Listening
Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 & Level 1
(City & Guilds Accredited)
Enrolment:
09.30 – 12.30 – Tuesday 7th Sept 2021
09.30 – 12.30 – Thursday 9th Sept 2021
Course over 17 weeks
Cost – £10 Membership fee – £10 Admin fee
Subject to change
Face to face classes – subject to government guidelines
Information Technology -ICT
Class specification
- Entry Level 1, 2, 3 and Level 1
- Courses are over 16 weeks.
- Exam Fees may apply.
- Face to face classes – Subject to government guidelines.
Who can join?
- People who are unemployed
- People living in the UK
- No minimum residency period
How ICT can help you?
- Gain confidence in using computers
- Learn how to use social media
- Classes are local in your community
- Fun & Practical
- Make friends
- We will cover the cost of childcare (mornings only)
Enroll Today
Enroll on the ICT class today to be placed on our waiting list. We will contact you as soon as a position is available. Thank you.
Currently Active
ICT
Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 & Level 1
(OCR Accredited)
Enrolment:
09.30 – 12.30 – Monday 6th Sept 2021
13:00 – 16.00 –Tuesday 7th Sept 2021
Course over 16 weeks
Professional Short Course
First Aid
Learn how to recognise and manage emergencies and build a foundation of first aid knowledge and skills to build on.
Pediatric First Aid
First aid skills, details on accident reporting, and administering medication for those working in a childcare setting.
Health & Safety
Provide you with an understanding of the importance of health and safety.
Food & Hygiene
Basic principles of food safety and hygiene who works in an environment where food is prepared.
Level 2 Distant Certified Learning
Requirements
Learner must be over 19 and lived in the EU for 3 years on a full visa.
Enrolling process
All courses available at Shama is subject to an active membership. See more about memberships here. Simply complete the form and we will be in contact.
Enrol today
Course List
Mental Health Awareness
Learn about Mental Health and the issues around it.
Customer Services
Develop your customer service knowledge & enhance day-to-day interactions.
Caring for children
Knowledge covering the development and care of children, health and safety.
Organisational Management
Management of complexities and challenges.
Cleaning Principles
Develop knowledge of generic and specialist cleaning principles.
Business Administration
Develop knowledge of a range of business and administration practices.
Info, Advice & Guidance
Practical skills needed to successfully convey information, advice or guidance.
Behaviour that Challenges
Raise awareness and understanding of behaviour and its effects.
Business Startup
Help for those thinking of setting up a small business.
Care Planning
Understanding of your role in supporting needs individuals.
Infection Control
Understand how infections spread and how to prevent it.
Equality & Diversity
Help you counteract stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice.
Learning Disabilities
Understand how individuals with difficulties can be supported.
Adult Social Care
Learn about person-centred care and safe working practices.
Health, Nutrition & Exercise
Nutrition courses cover concepts at the intersection of food and health.
Falls Prevention Awareness
Awareness and understanding of falls and how to prevent them.
Creative Workshops

Our range of creative workshops
Start date w/c 20th September 2021
9 week programme
Face to Face classes
Fees apply
Workshop List
Baking
10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 14th Sept 2021
Arts & Crafts
10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday 15th Sept
Hair & Makeup
10:00 - 12:00
Thursday 16th Sept 2021
Mindfulness
Time: tbc
Date: tbc