Classes are designed to help students enhance their literacy, numeracy and general communication skills.
Our aim is to help people build confidence and self-esteem, to develop a solid foundation from which they may undertake further training or search for employment.
We focus on practical, community based learning, like handling money, reading menus, travelling on public transport, and writing letters and emails. Students are encouraged to interact with the local community to put their classroom learning into practice.
Students learn at their own pace, so they can complete separate units towards a full qualification if they wish.
Qualifications
- City & Guilds Entry Level 1 and 2 in Maths and English Skills
Maths
As well as basic maths, students are taught to count and measure, and to understand and apply maths in real life applications – for example, calculating change, operating a till in a supermarket, and measuring ingredients for a recipe.
English
We support students to read and write standard written English to help them understand information and communicate more easily.
The group launched the Share newspaper with support from their tutor a publication written by students and for students. Anyone who attends Share is welcome to submit articles and stories. The paper is produced in an easy-read format using Widgit and Photosymbols.