At Darlington Mind, we offer a dedicated Digital Skills group designed to support individuals in learning essential digital skills in a safe and supportive environment. Our staff team is specially trained in both Digital Skills and Mental Health, ensuring that we can offer personalised support tailored to your needs, empowering you throughout your learning journey.
Located in our technology suite at the Darlington site, the Digital Skills group provides a therapeutic and inclusive environment where individuals can enhance their computer skills, earn digital qualifications, and develop practical skills to improve confidence and self-esteem.
What We Offer:
- Digital Skills Training: From basic computer use to advanced digital qualifications, our program caters to all skill levels, including those who are new to technology.
- Mental Health and Well-being Support: Our team combines digital education with mental health expertise, ensuring a holistic approach to your learning experience.
- Therapeutic and Supportive Environment: Learn in a socially inclusive and safe space that helps to improve confidence, reduce stress, and act as a positive distraction from negative thoughts.
- Skills for Employment & Further Education: Gain the digital skills needed to enhance your career prospects, gain further education opportunities, or simply learn new skills for personal growth.
- Community and Social Opportunities: Connect with others in a supportive group setting, meet new people, make friends, and boost your social confidence.
Whether you're aiming to achieve a qualification, learn how to use your phone or tablet, or gain digital skills to improve your employability, Darlington Mind's Digital Skills Group is here to help you. We offer a personalized approach to meet your individual needs, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
What can I expect?
- Confidentiality
- A professional approach
- Expert support (Qualified Tutors)
- Practical advice
- A choice of courses
Accredited Courses & Qualifications
Learn My Way:
The Learn My Way course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of using the internet or email. Students work thorough the modules at their own pace to achieve an entry level qualification, students can pick the modules which they wish to do, they include the subject areas below:
- Using Your Device (Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop, PC)
- Using Email
- Staying in Touch (Social Media, Facebook, WhatsApp)
- Online Entertainment (Streaming services, YouTube etc.)
- Employment and Work
- Managing your Money Online (Internet Banking, Universal Credit)
- Starting to Use The Internet
- Safety and Security Online (Scams, Security Settings etc.)
- Spending Money Online (Online Shopping)
- Working with Office Programs (Word, Spreadsheets, Presentations)
- Managing Your Health Online (Online Health Records, Prescriptions Online etc.)
Supported Study - we can help you to learn to use your tablet, Smart Phone or Laptop
Our clients say…
- “Thank you for your all help and support, the service you provide is excellent. The teaching is some of the best I have come across and the way you make people feel at ease and seem to be able to give people the help and support they need”
- “I never thought I’d have a qualification, but thanks to all the help and support I’ve had, I do NOW. (I can’t wait to do more!). Thanks for everything, you’ve really boosted my confidence and I’ve also made some great friends in my class”
- “The courses I have been on have been enjoyable and relaxing. I am learning and it is helping me to be sociable and prevent me from being isolated. I have also found it an excellent distraction from negative thoughts”
