English and Maths

Would you like to brush up on your English and Maths skills? Whether you need to go back to basics, build on existing knowledge or even want to gain an accredited qualification, our small and friendly courses are a great place to start.

These courses are all free for people who meet the funding criteria. For more information, please see our Fees and Funding page.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

If English isn’t your first language and you want to improve your skills, our ESOL courses are suitable for you.

You will develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as exploring elements of British history and geography. You may also have the chance to gain a qualification.

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Functional Skills

We offer Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2. These are accredited qualifications which take around 22 weeks to complete.

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