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Pathfinder Learning Centre

24 Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DR

Telephone: 01271 345851

Enquiries - E-mail: barnstaple@path-finder.org.uk

Centre Manager - Wendy West - E-mail: wwest@path-finder.org.uk

Centre Tutor - Bob Mullen  - E-mail: bobmullen@hotmail.co.uk

Skills for Life - Fiona Gardener - E-mail: fionagardener@btinternet.com

All our tutors are trained, or training for, the Certificate of Education or equivalent qualification. Please ask in the Centre for further details.


Opening Hours:

 Open Access
Tuesday: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon & 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Wednesday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Thursday: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon & 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Friday:10.00am to 2.00pm

 Skills for Life
Tuesday: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Wednesday/Thursday: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon & 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm


Pathfinder Learning Centre has 20 computers with connections to the Internet providing access to Information Technology services and facilities for the whole community. There is training available in a variety of courses that can lead to recognised qualifications such as CLAIT and the ECDL.

Courses can be started at any time with the student booking time to suit themselves. Our courses are flexible and you can take them at your own pace, taking as long as you need to get the most out of the training. There is always a tutor available to help with any problems.

 See 'Training' for further information on these courses.

Pathfinder is committed to Equal Opportunities. To view our full policy as a PDF or Word file click on PDF Policy or WORD Policy. We also do not discriminate against any person with a disability.  In the case of clients with disabilities we will make every effort to accommodate these clients wherever possible.  We have full wheelchair access and various computer aids such as a 21" monitor, trackball mice, over size keyboards, adjustable work stations, etc.


Learndirect is a  government initiative providing a variety of courses in a range of Information Communication Technology and other subjects through approved learning centres.  The courses are delivered on-line over the Internet or by CD-ROM.