About BwD Adult Learning
We deliver courses across Blackburn with Darwen to help people improve their well-being and work prospects.
We welcome all who have a desire to learn and progress their personal and professional development. We do this in a supportive and welcoming environment which all learners are encouraged to uphold for the comfort and enjoyment of each other.
Our purpose is to improve quality of life and raise ambitions of local people. We do this by working with them to:
- Improve their skills and increase their economic prospects
- Improve their health and well-being
- Create resilient, cohesive and stronger communities
- Create cleaner and safer neighbourhoods
We help over 3000 adults learn new skills and develop interests every year, ranging from healthy cooking, first aid, digital skills and food hygiene to improving your reading, writing and maths skills.
Get in Touch
- General Information
- Compliments
- Feedback
- Suggestions
- Complaints
Address
Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning
Bank Top NLC, Arthur Way,
Blackburn,
BB2 1QP
adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk
Telephone
01254 507720
Our Venues
Centres are open Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and 9am-5pm on Friday
Pringle Street, Blackburn
BB1 1SF
- 01254 507720
- adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk
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- Access to a large car park with disabled spaces
- Close to town centre
- Refreshments can be provided on request
- Training rooms equipped with interactive smart boards
- Available for daytime, evening and weekend bookings
- Building is fully DDA compliant
- Room choices include 2 different sized training rooms and an IT suite
Arthur Way, Blackburn
BB2 1QP
- 01254 507720
- adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk
Learn More
- Room choices include various sized training rooms, multi use rooms, a hall, kitchen, and an IT suite
- Car park with disabled spaces
- Close to town centre
- Refreshments can be provided on request
- Training rooms equipped with interactive smart boards
- Building is fully DDA compliant, with access lifts to all floors
Croft Street, Darwen
BB3 1BQ
- 01254 507720
- adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk
Learn More
- Room choices include various sized training rooms, multi use rooms, a hall, industrial kitchen, and an IT suite.
- Car park with disabled spaces
- Close to town centre
- Refreshments can be provided on request
- Some training rooms are equipped with projector, white board.
- Available for daytime, evening and weekend bookings
- Building is fully DDA compliant, with access, lifts to all floors, hearing loops, electronic height adjustable desk, disabled toilet
Our centres offer a comfortable and welcoming environment, with friendly and supportive staff.
Just tell the centre staff what you need and they’ll always be happy to help!
Room hire is available, please contact us using the form/details above.
What we offer
Learning
A wide variety of learning and training opportunities
Partnerships
Partnership with other agencies to add to the opportunities, advice and support we offer
Accessible
Easy access for people with mobility difficulties
Advice
Individual advice and guidance on learning, training and progression
Job Help
Help with finding jobs e.g. writing C.Vs, mock interviews
Access for All
Free use of computers, with internet access for all your education, training and employment needs
Printing
Access to photocopier
Private Rooms
Private interview rooms
Refreshments
Refreshments can be provided on request
