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Skills for Life & Work
English, Maths, Computing and Digital Skills
English, maths or digital skills show you can
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• communicate well • discuss topics confidently • work in a world driven by technology • complete tasks effectively
IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3!
FREE* for adult learners
• English and maths GCSEs
and Functional Skills
• Digital computing and
bookkeeping courses
• English for Speakers
of Other Languages
Charges may apply for higher level ECDL, AAT and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), subject to status.
Register online for a free assessment A one-to-one chat with a tutor to discuss your goals Start the right course for you!
“The support on the English course was great. It gave me back my confidence.”
“I went from not knowing anything about a computer to be able to perform internet searches and use email. I can now keep in touch easily with my friend who lives in America. I used to write her letters but this is much quicker.”
“I never thought I’d say this but I will miss my Monday evening maths class!”
Find out more about Computing and Digital Courses on pg 8 Find out more about English, ESOL and Maths courses on pg 6 For further information visit yorklearning.org.uk or call 01904 554277
*19+, subject to eligibility Functional Skills and GCSE courses are free to anyone who does not already have Grade C/4 or above. ESOL, ECDL above Level 1 and AAT are free to those earning under £17,374.50 per annum, otherwise charges may apply.
I enrolled on the GCSE Maths course last September with more than a little trepidation! My fears were soon eased by a very gentle introduction to what was to become a hugely rewarding experience. Being used to the traditional ‘chalk and talk’ method of teaching, a whole new, digital, world opened up to me. Google Classroom became the norm and inches, pints and ounces were replaced by centimetres, litres and grams! Helen is a fantastic teacher, with a clever knack of pitching the work to suit all learners. When the going gets tough she offers support and guidance in abundance. The lessons are broken down into manageable chunks and Helen works hard to ensure that her students are given ample opportunity to understand and embed their learning.
Learner A, Mature GCSE student I came to York Learning to gain some IT skills but had incredibly low confidence working on a computer. I started with a computer basics course as
I was very nervous about doing anything that involved exams. My tutor quickly realised that I was able to pick up the necessary skills and would be suitable for doing an ECDL qualification.
All that stood in my way was confidence.
My tutor worked with me to build my confidence and my ability increased. I was delighted to pass my first exam, mastering my fear of exams, and I am now speedily working towards my second qualification. Learner S
Did you know, if you are:
unemployed or receiving Universal Credit* or earning below £17,374.50 or in receipt of disability allowance or furloughed
you can access many of the courses on pages 6 to 11 for free.
Get in touch now, don't miss your chance.
CAREERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
Step by step workshops to take you through the world of job seeking. We’ve found that most people benefit from one of our 1-1 careers appointments prior to attending the workshops. See page 29.
