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Pathfinder Learning Centre

24 Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DR

Telephone: 01271 345851

Enquiries Email: barnstaple@pathfinder.org.uk

Centre Manager - Wendy Brooke - E-mail: wbrooke@pathfinder.org.uk

Centre Tutor - Steve Skirth

Centre Tutor - Bob Mullen

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

Reception - Sara Landkey - E-mail: info@pathfinder.org.uk


Opening Hours:

 Open Access
Monday:10.00 am to 2.00 pm

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:10.00 am to 2.00 pm

 Skills for Life
Monday 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
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 30 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 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, agreeing a course completion time with your tutor.  If you have a problem there is always a tutor available to help, though you may have to be patient if the centre is busy.

See 'Training' for further information on our full range of courses.

We also provide Internet access at £2 per hour (minimum 15 minutes).

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" monitors, 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.