Please note that our GCSE English course is now full, but applications for 2025 will open soon. In the meantime, explore our Functional Skills English courses starting this February! Did you know that a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification is equivalent to a GCSE? Click here to find out more.

Our next GCSE English course starts in September 2025! If you’re seeking an alternative, click here to explore our Functional Skills English course. A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification is equivalent to a GCSE in English.

In today's tough job market more and more employers expect candidates to have at least a grade 4 in GCSE English. This course will suit those already working and those still seeking employment. It's a perfect opportunity to brush up on the essential skills required by employers, and gain a qualification in the process.

ESOL is all about integration and inclusivity. You will have the opportunity to make new friends and will be part of a welcoming and diverse community. It will develop your language and communication skills as well as increase your confidence in speaking, writing and reading English. 

This course is broken down into 3 sections:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking and Listening

You can choose to study one, two or all three sections. 

This 10 day Essential Digital Skills course is for adults who want to learn digital skills for life, work or use in study.

Our Essential Digital Skills course is intended to support adults who want to join the digital world by learning digital skills for life, their work or for use in further study.

During the 10 day course, you will learn how to:

Use devices & handle information

Where you'll learn your way around a computer, smart phone and other devices

Create and edit documents

You'll learn how to write letters and design things like digital posters

Different types of communication

You'll learn how to write emails, using social media and video calls

Transacting

This will cover things like shopping and banking online

Be safe & responsible online

You'll learn how to protect your identity, avoid scams and protect your computer from viruses

This qualification equips you with essential digital skills, empowering you to engage with the digital world confidently. Upon successful completion, you may choose to advance to higher-level digital qualifications or use these skills to explore new employment opportunities.

Functional Skills qualifications are designed to support you as you seek to improve your literacy skills and provide you with the fundamental knowledge required for everyday life. Achieving an English qualification will increase your confidence and motivation and the skills gained will aid you in the workplace or any further learning.

Functional Skills qualifications are designed to support you as you seek to improve your numeracy skills and provide you with the fundamental knowledge required for everyday life. Achieving a maths qualification will increase your confidence and motivation and the skills gained will aid you in the workplace or any further learning.

Please note that our GCSE Maths course is now full, but applications for 2025 will open soon. In the meantime, explore our Functional Skills Maths courses starting this February! Did you know that a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification is equivalent to a GCSE? Click here to find out more.

A grade 4 in Maths is essential if you are looking for work or looking to progress your career. This is your opportunity to gain this crucial qualification as a part-time learner. This is a perfect opportunity to brush up on the essential skills required by employers and gain a qualification in the process.

With the rising cost of living and the resulting reduction of disposable income, it is becoming more and more important to understand basic budgeting skills. In these workshops you will develop and practice skills such as planning your money, income, taxation and benefits, expenditure and budgeting, debt and borrowing and savings and investments. These real-life maths sessions should help you to build confidence and skills that can be applied in everyday situations.

Motivated to develop your numeracy skills but not sure where to start? Our Numeracy Workshop is designed to help you understand what your numeracy strengths and weaknesses are and what your next steps could be. Within this 2-hour session you will complete a computer-based assessment of your numeracy skills and take away a plan for the development of your skills including resources and worksheets to support you. You will also receive further information on what courses and qualifications are available to you to continue your skills development.