DECV Temporary Relocation
Thurnscoe Library and DECV are now closed temporarily for refurbishment and will reopen in December 2026
All current learners have already been informed of the alternative arrangements for their sessions and appointments. However, if you are unsure of your appointment details or have any questions, please get in touch. Rory will also be contacting everyone again to ensure all learners have the latest information.
During the refurbishment, sessions will take place at the following venues:
Thurnscoe Family Centre
Mondays
Tuesdays
Goldthorpe Library
Thursdays
Fridays
If you need help with Digital Skills, CV writing, job searching, online job applications, or would like to enrol on one of our free courses, please get in touch.
Rory: 07813 022087
Email: info@decv.co.uk
Empowering Communities Through Digital Education
Over the moon to say we’ve been awarded a grant from The Access Foundation top deliver our Digital Skills / Employability sessions, starting January 2025!
Bridging The Digital Divide
Access Foundation support organisations who have as a key objective the mitigation of the digital divide, by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people, exactly what we do at DECV!
The £20,704 grant will fund DECV’s project to teach digital skills and employability – helping to bridge the digital divide and equip people with the tools they need to reach their potential. Weekly sessions will give participants the opportunity to:
- Develop digital literacy
- Employability Skills
- Access online services
- Feel included in the community
- Be empowered by technology
We can only keep going thanks to grants, so each and every one, large or small, makes a difference.
Read about the great work The Access Foundation do here:
New courses in partnership with Digital College
Making sure jobseekers are 100% prepared for the workplace is pivotal to what DECV do. As part of our remit, we provide our clients with adequate learning as well as the right type of skills to enable them to go out into the marketplace and find employment.
The expertise DECV offer is wide-ranging and tailored to the specific needs of each person. Training, formal qualifications, CV development, job application workshops and interview techniques are just some of the services we offer our clients to ensure they are fully prepared for work.
Having successfully been able to incorporate online learning into our training programmes, moving forward we believe that blended learning – a mixture of online education and traditional instructor-led teaching – will be the future for our tuition sessions.
Everyday IT / Digital Skills / Employability
Whether you use computers and mobile tech for personal need, like looking for work, having good digital skills is becoming more important.
There are several areas where our training can help:
Employability Skills
Digital skills
Essential IT skills
Social media skills
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Basic Word and Excel
Outlook
Powerpoint
More advanced Office skills
Intermediate MS Word
Intermediate MS Excel
The courses are accredited by Highfield. You can take our courses with the assurance that you are receiving quality training and a certificate that is recognised by employers and third parties.
Digital Skills & Employability sessions
If you need to build confidence with your Digital skills and need help looking and applying for Employment then our ICT course is perfect for you. Small group sessions and 1 to 1 slots available.
1 to 1 slots also available for Employment support with an experianced tutor.
Contact our Tutor Rory Garforth – 01709 889880 / 07813022087
DECV – Lifelong Learning Centre / Thurnscoe Library
Get Online Week @ DECV
#GetOnlineWeek is taking place 17th-23rd October at DECV helping people improve their digtial skills and #TryOneThing online. Read more 
https://uk.getonlineweek.com. You can also find out more about the #NationalDataBank, #LearnMyWay and our Digital Skills / Employability courses.
https://uk.getonlineweek.com/?fbclid=IwAR2qB8hmsZFpPx7Q2jqoRUhfgoC2GLCIhFtOWETldtMnW48Cv9UdOIuaN8Y
More Money in your Pocket event
Many people experience financial difficulties for different reasons and might not realise they’re entitled to help. The significant rise in the cost of living is a concern for everyone, and we’re doing what we can to offer help and support.
Join us on Tuesday 25th October (12pm-3pm) at Goldthorpe Parish Hall. S63 9JY
Activities for Children include:
– Pumpkin Carving 
– Chocolate Apple Decorating 
– Arts & Crafts 
– Make your own Pizza 
Activities for Adults:
– Vegetable Bouquets 
Information, advice and support on:
– Housing 
– Health & Well-Being 
– Food 
– Energy Costs 
– Budgeting 
– Education & Skills 
– Benefits / Eligibility 
– Uniform / Wider Essentials 
– Cooking on a budget 
– Early Interventions 
– Mental Health 
– Social Isolation 
More financial support for households at: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/…/help-with-the-rising…/
Could you become a DECV Ltd Trustee?
Have a chat (01709 889880 / 07813022087) or email info@decv.co.uk for more details
New – Beginners ICT Course
Tutor Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working at the Lifelong Learning Centre in Thurnscoe Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays (10am-4pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you.
