Forum Learning Centre
Forum Learning is located in Wythenshawe town centre in the south of Manchester. You will find us in the Forum Centre complex that also includes the Wythenshawe Forum Library, Wythenshawe Forum Leisure Centre and Wythenshawe Jobcentre.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Accessibility
The centre is wheelchair accessible and has lifts and accessible toilets.
Directions
All our centres have multiple options for transport, so whatever your preference, you will find getting there easy.
Walk and cycle
With its central location in Wythenshawe, Forum Learning is easily accessible on foot from the local town centre.
We encourage our students to cycle as there is plenty of bike parking available on-site and cycle lanes locally.
Bus and tram
Wythenshawe Bus Interchange is located directly outside the Forum centre, and is served by the 11, 43, 101, 130, 248, 249 and 368 bus services.
There are other bus stops nearby that serve alternative bus routes: Broadoak Road: 105, 178. Cladeside Road: 18. Poundswick Lane and Rowlandsway: 18, 19, 101, 104, 105, 178, 268, 368
The Wythenshawe Town Centre tram stop is also located outside the Forum Centre, making it an ideal form of transport to reach us from across Manchester. This stop is found on the Manchester Airport Metrolink line.
For the most up-to-date information for public transport, please visit: TFGM
Car
From the M60: Heading west, keep left to merge onto M56. At junction 4, exit towards Wythenshawe and continue on Simonsway. Turn left onto Fleming Way.
Once there, the Forum Centre has a large amount of car parking available.
What can I study at Forum Learning?
Forum Learning is one of our biggest centres which means it has a large range of courses from a variety of areas of learning on offer.
Level 1 Counselling
The Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills has been designed to give you an introduction to counselling skills so that you can prepare for further learning or training in this sector.
16-18 Learn English and Progress
LEAP is designed for 16–18 year-olds who are eager to improve their English writing, reading, listening and speaking skills in a supportive environment.
Level 1 Cybersecurity
If you would like to learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations, this is the course for you!
Functional Skills Maths
Available at five different levels from entry to Level 2, with Functional Skills Maths you will have the chance to gain nationally recognised Functional Maths qualification.
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills English is a nationally recognised qualification useful for gaining employment, retraining or advancing your career.