Providing Education & Training in the South West

Delivering quality education and skills development for learners and businesses.

Learners: Change your life through learning

Start your journey with SS&L! Gain qualifications, start an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship or explore professional development. We’ll be with you every step of the way, creating adult learning for the real world.

Apprenticeships

Kick start your career with an apprenticeship (age 16+)…

16-24 Year Olds

Discover our programmes designed for 16-19 year olds…

Short Courses

Explore short courses and workshops for adults across Somerset.

Functional Skills

Discover maths and English qualifications designed to help you reach your goals and unlock new opportunities…

ESOL

English for Speakers of Other Languages – Improve your English skills and achieve your personal and professional goals…

Work Based Qualifications

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your profession and achieve your career goals.

Learner Support

Our dedicated team is here to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals…

“I recently passed with a distinction. You are well supported from beginning to end. Nothing was too much trouble and I genuinely felt cared for and supported”.

Dawn / Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice , SS&L

Employers: Develop your staff for the future

We partner with local employers across the South West, including Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire to deliver a diverse range of training and development programmes. We’re here to support skills growth and meet the region’s economic needs.

Skills Bootcamps

NEW for 2025! We’re excited to launch our 8 week Skills Bootcamps, designed to upskill your team with expert training.

Providing Work Experience

Your business could help someone aged 16-19 gain skills, knowledge and the confidence to secure an apprenticeship, get into work or prepare for further education.