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As Somerset’s leading adult education provider we build our courses, centres and facilities around you. When you come to Somerset Skills & Learning you are treated as an adult and an individual – we are here for you!

You can learn the way that works for you. We offer on the job training, supported work experience, online courses, flexible learning, workshops, short courses and much more! Our classes are small, friendly, and our tutors are here to help you achieve your goals, whether you are seventeen or seventy!

  • 4,5004,500 students achieved their learning goals with us last year.
  • 98%98% of our students would recommend us to family & friends.
  • 328328 apprentices started their journey with us last year.
  • TickSmall, friendly classes. Centres across Somerset. Good Ofsted.
 
 

Apprenticeships & Vacancies

If you’re aged 16 and over and are looking for the chance to get hands on experience, with on the job training whilst earning a salary, then an apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to build or develop your career.

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Traineeships & Vacancies

Get ready for an apprenticeship, work or further study with this free course for those aged 16-24**. Get work experience doing what you love and get qualified in as little as 6 weeks.

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English & Maths

Maths and English are important skills that will benefit you in daily life, and employment. We can help you get GCSE’s in as little as 8 months! Or if you’re not ready for that, we have plenty of free courses to help you achieve your goals.

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IT & Digital Skills

Our new range of digital skills courses will be launched in August 2020. We're offering funded digital skills qualifications for all adults. The qualifications are available at 3 levels: Entry, Level 1 and Level 2.

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Explore career paths

 

Childcare

Every day is different
Working in childcare is so varied. You could be engaging children in messy play activities one day, planning trips or making a pirate ship from a cardboard box the next! It’s a rewarding career as you see children develop and grow on a daily basis.

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Teaching

Make a difference every day
Teaching Assistants play a key role in schools today, supporting the class teacher to effectively deliver learning to pupils both individually and in groups.

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Business Admin & Customer Service

If you enjoy working with people and have a passion for supporting others then a business course could be right up your street. Or if you can inspire people to “have a great day”, why not consider a role in customer service?

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Leadership & Managment

Lead the way with an accredited qualification
Do you work as a supervisor, team leader or manager and lack the supporting qualifications? You probably know your job inside out, so wouldn’t it be great to have a recognised certificate or diploma?

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Learning Support

We strongly believe that everyone should have access to adult education.

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Meet The Tutors

We have almost 50 tutors working with us across Somerset.

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Resources

We have a number of helpful guides and handy information available.

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Fees & Funding

A lot of our courses are free, find out if you are eligible.

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Selected Student News

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Student News 

04 Aug 21

Safe and secure communication...

Our Engage app provides a safe and secure platform so you can easily communicate with your tutor and other learners!

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Student News 

03 Aug 21

Learners impacted by decision...

Somerset has been hit by a funding cut for adult education after a decision by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)...

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Student News 

29 Jul 21

Interview Success Guide – Part 3

Part 3 of our Interview Success Guide prepares you for an online interview. Digital interviews are a great way to meet employers and can be a little different from face to face.

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