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Functional Skills - English L1

Functional English - this is the first step to gaining a qualification in reading and writing. Suitable for all adults who don't currently have any qualifications. Please note that this course isn't suitable for those who want to learn to speak English, please see our ESOL section.

4725

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

13 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Wed 09:30-14:30


Voluntary Action Swindon  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Functional Skills English - Entry 3

Functional English - this is the first step to gaining a qualification in reading and writing. Suitable for all adults who don't currently have any qualifications. Please note that this course isn't suitable for those who want to learn to speak English, please see our ESOL section.

4727

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 9 places

14 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Thu 09:30-14:30


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Functional Skills English Entry Level

Functional Skills English - this is the first step to gaining a qualification in reading and writing. Suitable for all adults who don't currently have any formal English Literacy qualifications. This course isn't suitable for those who want to learn to speak English, please see our ESOL section.

4724

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

14 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Thu 09:30-14:30


Voluntary Action Swindon  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Functional Skills Maths Entry Level

Entry Level Maths qualifications for those wanting to start gaining qualifications in maths. Entry level is for those starting out with maths,

4755

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

14 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Thu 09:30-14:30


Central Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Getting started with English (reading and writing for adults)

This course is for adults who want to learn to read and write or have few skills and want to improve.

4726

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

15 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Fri 12:30-15:00


Voluntary Action Swindon  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Our adult community learning service provides more than 100 free courses, enrolling over 750 eligible learners, in 40 locations a year.

We offer opportunities for residents to gain new skills in subjects like health and wellbeing, maths, english and IT, or to help them prepare to return to work.

What should I do next?

You may want to enrol on a course to help you return to work or improve your skills. Perhaps you want to gain some confidence or maybe you just want to be able to help your child with maths and english.

We can offer you impartial advice about getting back into learning. We can also provide information about all learning opportunities across Swindon including the local colleges and other training providers. We can help you find the right next step.

You can also contact the National Careers Service, who offer impartial advice on careers, skills and the labour market in England.

Volunteering opportunities

The Adult Community Learning Team are keen to recruit local residents as volunteers to help our tutors and learners within the classroom and learning groups. To get involved or to find out more, contact us using the details below.

For other volunteering opportunities, visit Volunteer Centre Swindon.