Information for Learners
Welcome to Idea Store Learning
Whether you’ve studied with us before or you are a new learner, we’re delighted that you have chosen Idea Store Learning.
Our aim is to enable you to achieve your full potential. Whatever your ambitions, we can work together to help you achieve it.
Our tutors and learning manager are dedicated professionals with years of experience in industry and adult education. We work together to make sure that you get all the support you need to help fulfil your ambitions.
Under 19-year-olds
Unfortunately, you cannot enrol on one of our courses if you are under 19 years of age. We are funded by the government to run courses for learners who are aged 19 and over.
Idea Store Learning | Yearly term dates
Term A - Winter term
- Monday 15 September 2025 to Sunday 14 December 2025
- Half term: Monday 27 October 2025 to Sunday 2 November 2025
(Adult Community Learning Courses starting the W/C Monday 22 September 2025)
Term B - Spring term
- Monday 12 January 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
- Half term: Monday 16 February 2026 to Sunday 22 February 2026
Term C - Summer term
- Monday 20 April 2026 to Sunday 5 July 2026
- Half term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026
Information, Support and Advice
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Childcare
Please note that we are unable to offer creche facilities on site within our Idea Stores however your local Children and Family Centre offers a wide variety of programmes and employment pathways for families with children from birth – 19 years old (25 years old for children with SEND).
These courses include free creche provision for children aged six months to five years old.
For more information about the courses available and how to apply, please see the Parenting and Adult Education courses directory.
There are a wide range of childcare options available across the borough. The Tower Hamlets Council website provides information on the schemes available to help with the costs of childcare.