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Skills for Life - English and Maths

Develop the skills and confidence needed at work, in everyday life and to help your children.
  • confidential advice before you enrol
  • day and evening classes
  • small friendly group near you
  • start and finish any time
  • work at your own pace on the skills you need
  • get a national qualification when ready *
  • extra support for learners with dyslexia
You will work with your tutor to develop your own Learning Plan based on your interests and needs for work or for pleasure.

We offer the following free National Qualifications

  • OCR National Certificates in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy at Levels 1 and 2. These are the new adult equivalent to English and Maths GCSEs. They are quicker to obtain, a great confidence booster and especially useful when you need a nationally recognised qualification.
  • City and Guilds (C&G) National Certificates in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy at Entry levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • OCR Key Skills in Communication at Levels 1 and 2.

Some learners' experiences:

Sarah left school when she was 14 to have a baby. She thought that her learning life was over and developed mild depression and anxiety.  After returning to learn, Sarah now has Level 1 and Level 2 Numeracy and has nearly completely her GCSE in Maths. She has also gained some ICT qualifications on the way and is looking forward to the Access course at her local FE College. Soon this will lead Sarah to a University place.
Another one of our learners is John – a care worker who has an ambition to be a nurse. John enrolled for English GCSE and a maths course leading to the National Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 2. It has not been easy juggling his studies along with a young family but now John has just been offered a place on the nursing course at the university. John told us – “I wish I had done this, years ago. I can’t wait to be a fully qualified nurse.”    
Learners have said;
  • “Was this a course? I had so much fun I didn’t realise I was learning.”
  • “I now have the learning bug”
  • “I am thrilled to have achieved the Level 2 in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy.”
  • “I wished I had done this years ago.”
  • “I can now help my son with his homework”

GCSE Maths and English

  • start early September
  • free assessment and advice before you start
  • course and exam fees apply
  • fee remission and support funding available
  • intensive fast paced courses
  • home study essential for success
Did you know that people with maths qualifications at level 2 and above earn more than £50,000 over their lifetime than someone without these qualifications?
  • come and update your maths
  • don’t be fooled by loan adverts
  • know your percentages and fractions
  • understand interest rates
  • be confident with money management

English and Maths in the workplace

Free training and support to increase productivity, loyalty and success
We can develop and deliver free bespoke courses to employees in the workplace to support employers in workforce development and offer nationally recognised qualifications. Evidence shows that a fully literate and numerate workforce improves productivity and access to employer supported training increases loyalty. Contact us to discuss possible options.
We highly recommend the Move On website to check out and develop your skills www.move-on.org.uk
When you contact us we will arrange to provide you with confidential advice to help you get a good start in the right class for you.

English for Speakers of Other Languages - ESOL

Come and join our small, friendly English classes for all levels from beginner to advanced. You can work towards a national ESOL qualification.
Classes will help you to improve your:
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Writing

Short courses also available

  • ESOL and Citizenship
  • ESOL for Driving
  • ESOL using Computers
  • ESOL for Childcare
  • and many others
To join a class contact the Central Enrolment Team
Freephone 0800 988 0308
Costs £2.10 per hour *. Some people can get a discount or free classes. Please contact us for further information.
*Costs might be £6.30 per hour if you have not lived in the UK or EU for the last 3 years. Contact us for further information and advice.

further information

Contact: Louise Robinson
Telephone: 0116 305 6387
E-mail: adultlearning@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
2 June 2008
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