Using Your Smartphone - Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre - Adult Learning

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre, Kirkby in Ashfield

Date	14 - 28 September 2026
Sessions	Mondays: 9:30am - 12:30pm
No. sessions	3
Venue	Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre, Kirkby in Ashfield View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £36

About this course

This course is for adults who want to feel more confident using a smartphone in everyday life. You will learn practical skills that help you stay safe, stay organised and stay connected. The sessions are easy to follow and designed for people who want to use their phone in a smarter and more comfortable way.
You will explore useful features such as how to adjust settings, how to manage apps and how to avoid common problems.
The course will also help you understand how to keep your personal information safe while using the internet and social media on your phone. By the end you will feel more in control of your device and able to use it to support daily tasks.

Learning outcomes
• Use key smartphone settings with confidence
• Stay safe online by recognising risks and protecting personal information
• Use apps for communication, travel and daily organisation

What you will need to bring to the course:

Please bring your smartphone, a charger and a notepad if you wish to take any notes.

Booking your place and fee information

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

Live outside the devolved areas listed below, or
Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire).

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Greater London
Greater Manchester
Liverpool City Region
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Tees Valley
West of England
West Midlands
West Yorkshire

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

Your visa must last until after your course ends.
Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.
You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.