Brent Roots is a programme of Skills Sessions for Young Adults Aged 16 – 25. South Brent Old School Community Centre is working in partnership with South Brent Feoffees to deliver a series of classes and workshops for young people in the South Brent area. 12-15 year olds are welcome to apply if they have parental permission.
Prospectus
The course programme for 2026 is now available! Download it here or pick up a copy in the foyer at the Old School Community Centre.
Register your interest now by contacting Steph: education@theoldschool.org.uk / WhatsApp: 07885 471363
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For more information about Brent Roots, contact Steph education@theoldschool.org.uk
What’s On Offer
The following courses are being offered for either a January or April 2026 start. All courses depend on having enough people enrolled on them, so spread the word and get your friends to sign up! For info about each of these courses, please download the Prospectus above.
- Drama
- English for Work & Study
- Creative Writing
- Woodland Management and Crafts
- Local History Storytelling
- Drawing – A Crash Course
- Outdoor Leader Skills
- Basic Food Growing Skills
- Radio Broadcasting Skills
- Circus Skills
- Music and Songwriting
- Maths For You – up to GCSE level
- Basic Teaching Skills
What Does it Cost?
Fees for South Brent residents are subsidised by South Brent Feoffees, so we are pleased to offer courses to young people for just £5 per session! That’s £50 for the term (each course runs for 10 sessions).
Some places are available for young people from surrounding parishes: contact us to check if your village or town is on our list.
Bursaries are available: contact us to apply for a free or a reduced cost place.
How to Pay
Bank transfer is preferred: South Brent Old School Community Centre Ltd, Sort Code 30-94-58 Account Number 27720268
Cash payments can be made by writing full details on a sealed envelope containing the correct amount of cash and posted in the letter box at the Old School Community Centre, for the attention of the Education Coordinator.
How to Apply
Download and print off the enrolment form here (or cut it out of the Prospectus) and fill it in.
Completed forms can be photographed and emailed to education@theoldschool.org.uk or you can drop it into the Old School Centre letter box (just outside the front door).
Your place will be confirmed by email. A first payment must then be made before the first day of term.
The History of Brent Roots
In early 2025, South Brent Feoffees and South Brent Old School Community Centre got together in their shared desire to provide fun, useful and educational courses for young adults in South Brent. Steph Bradley was appointed as Programme Co-ordinator, and a summer programme of taster sessions was devised.
During the summer of 2025, we ran the following free taster sessions for the young people of South Brent:
- Making Beats & Hosting Podcasts
- Drama Games
- Maths Fun
- Selfie Reels in Charcoal
- Circus Skills
- ChatGPT
- Creative Writing
- Wild Devon Local Guiding
- Song Writing & Acoustic Guitar
- Song Writing
- English Success
- Interview Skills
- Local History Storytelling
We welcome all young people (aged 16 – 25) in the South Brent area to get in touch! 12-15 year olds are welcome to apply if they have parental permission.
We also welcome interest from tutors who would like to be part of our programme.
Just contact Steph: education@theoldschool.org.uk WhatsApp 07885 471363
