We are delighted to welcome SS&L as a new CAVA member 🎉 SS&L work across Somerset and will be running Childhood Studies and Education from January 2023! Want to work with CAVA? Find out more: cava.ac.uk/join-us/colleg… #AccesstoHE #AdultLearning

Looking for a new #job? Explore our #vacancies... sslcourses.co.uk/about/work-for… Plus, check out our great benefits! 🔎Account Managers - #Taunton & #Yeovil 🔎Nursery Practitioner L3 - Yeovil 🔎Animal Care Tutor - Somerset 🔎Freelance tutors - Somerset 🔎Non Executive Director #hiring

If you care about adult ed and the wider benefits of learning please respond to Q3 of DfE’s funding consultation by 21 Sep; their proposal limits the offer, destroying provision for many who are trying to improve their and their children’s lives bit.ly/DfE_FA_Consult

Department for Education Dame Andrea Jenkyns DBE 🇬🇧 limiting adult community learning outcomes will result in the loss of critical learning that creates a pipeline onto skills courses; some adults just need to get through the door; only then do they realise what is possible. feweek.co.uk/community-educ…

Never underestimate the power of adult education. There are so many of us passionate about what we do yet we're constantly having to respond to funding cuts. feweek.co.uk/the-dismantlin…

The dismantling of a sector: Adult education in crisis... In this long-read investigation, Jess Staufenberg looks at a decade of destructive cuts on adult education - and talks to multiple providers about innovative practice. Will Department for Education listen? feweek.co.uk/the-dismantlin…

#Traineeship (Pre-Apprenticeship) opportunities in #Minehead! If you're aged 16-24 and would like to gain work experience, qualifications and build your confidence to prepare for your next step, we can help. Call us on 0330 332 7997, email [email protected] or live chat.

NEW: UCU manifesto for adult & community education (ACE) launches today ACE workers are highly skilled. They reduce inequality & change lives but they have faced funding cuts of 50% Our manifesto sets out why ACE must be funded properly Read it here: ow.ly/xHcn50LvXQY

#Maths forms part of daily life - sometimes without us knowing it. But if you feel anxious around numbers it can become something you dread. Our relaxed classes and fun tutors will change the way you think about maths. Find out more - tinyurl.com/MathsConfidence #NumberConfidenceWeek

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A very helpful and detailed report on why adult community education is important. Well done to ⁦The Centre for Social Justice⁩ for highlighting the work of this sector. centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/playin…

"Our report makes the case for an all age, all stage, lifelong learning system which mobilises adult community education. We need to create a society where everyone can achieve their potential." Alice Wilcock 📚Read the report here👇 centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/playin…

#Maths crops up in many activities, but if numbers send your mind into a spin it can be hard. We want to help you improve your confidence & ability with our free* courses. We’ll make it fun to learn too! Running in #yeovil, #bridgwater & #taunton. Visit: sslcourses.co.uk/courses/course…

Do you love animals? Animals need us to make sure they’re cared for. Our free* intro workshop will get you started. We have other workshops too, plus a traineeship & apprenticeship programme if you want to make #AnimalCare a career! Find out more here... tinyurl.com/AnimalCare1stA…

Do you dread your kids asking for help with their #maths homework? We can change that! Our free* course is designed to ensure you understand the main maths GCSE subjects & improve your confidence. We teach in a way that works for you & make it fun. Visit sslcourses.co.uk/about/news/sup…

Can you help a young person take their first career step? We have some amazing trainees keen to find work experience placements in #Taunton 📍Business Admin, Accounting, Plumbing, Construction, Animal Care, Mechanics & Retail Visit sslcourses.co.uk/for-employers/… for more info #employers

Beat the number nerves! Our free* course for adults is designed to break down any barriers you have using #maths on a daily basis. We'll make maths fun and relatable to every day. Classes running in #bridgwater, #taunton and #yeovil. Find out more here... tinyurl.com/BasicNumbersCo…

We're working with SS&L to deliver the new government funded numeracy programme, Multiply! The programme will last for three years and aims to help adults improve their number confidence and skills in daily life, at home and work. More Info: sslcourses.co.uk/about/news/adu…

In my speech for the HOLEX Network Event, I outline how Community Learning plays a crucial role in helping adults of all backgrounds to gain the skills, confidence and motivation that is needed to climb the educational ladder of opportunity towards a better future 🪜⭐️

Fab HOLEX event today. Great to hear both Lord Blunkett and Minister Robert Halfon talking about the importance of adult & community learning in enabling people to take first steps back into education. All progress is good progress. #education #adulteducation HOLEX