Adult and Community Education Providers

There is a wide range of information available about adult and community education. Courses available are listed on the websites of local colleges. We have grouped together some useful links below for both local and national providers.

Adult Education

Adult Education Providers - link to the Adult Learning Opportunities page of Wiltshire County Council. (external website, open in new window)

Family Education

Family Education - link to the Adult Learning Opportunities page of Wiltshire County Council. (external website, open in new window)

Learning Partnerships

Learning Partnerships - link to Wiltshire County Council. (external website, open in new window). Wiltshire County Council works with a wide range of partners who provide an extensive range of learning opportunities for adults.

Learn Direct

Learn Direct - (external website, open in new window). Learndirect has a remit from government to provide high quality post-16 learning which:

• Reaches those with few or no skills and qualifications who are unlikely to participate in traditional forms of learning;
• Equips people with the skills they need for employability, thereby strengthening the skills of the workforce and increasing productivity;
• Is delivered innovatively through the use of new technologies.

Literacy

Learn Direct - If you want to get by - and get on - reading and writing skills are essential. Once you've taken that first step you'll wonder what you were worried about! (external website, open in new window).

The National Literacy Trust, founded in 1993, is an independent charity dedicated to building a literate nation.

The Department for Education & Skills - The National Literacy Strategy

English as a second language

Learn Direct - If English isn't your first language and you'd like to improve your skills, this is the place to start. (external website, open in new window).

Numeracy

Learn Direct - Maths is a part of our everyday lives. Knowing the basics will help improve your prospects - and make life a lot easier! (external website, open in new window).

The Department for Education & Skills - The National Numeracy Strategy

Special Educational Needs

Special Educational Needs - link to the Special Education Needs page of Wiltshire County Council. (external website, open in new window)

Wiltshire College

Wiltshire College - link to Wiltshire College website which lists information on full and part-time courses available (external website, open in new window)