What Could Learning Help You Achieve?

By Claire Martin • 7th September 2026

New courses and workshops are coming to SS&L, offering adults across Somerset more opportunities to learn, grow and take their next step.

Whether your goal is to build confidence, develop skills for work, support your family or to try something new, learning can open up all kinds of possibilities.

As part of Somerset Council’s new Tailored Learning programme, SS&L will be offering a range of short courses and workshops designed to help people achieve positive and practical outcomes in their everyday lives.

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Learning that can make a difference

Learning doesn’t look the same for everyone.

For one person, it might be gaining the confidence to apply for a job. For another it could be learning something that helps them support their child, meeting new people after a difficult period, or developing a skill you’ve always wanted the chance to.

Our new programme brings together opportunities around employability skills, family learning, building confidence, stronger communities, and health & wellbeing.

More importantly for us, it’s about what those opportunities can help you achieve.

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What previous learners have told us

“This course has brought together a group of people all in similar situations, and we can sit and talk and learn from each other. You can get tips online, but nothing really in-depth or personal. Here there’s a collective understanding you just can’t find anywhere else.”

– John, Frome

“After years of believing that I wasn’t worthy of doing anything for myself, these courses have helped me realise that simply isn’t true. I’m getting out of my comfort zone, learning new skills, and learning to believe in myself again.”

– SS&L learner

“I’m not someone who gets out very often, so having somewhere to go where I’m with like-minded people has made a huge difference for me.”

– Chloe, SS&L learner

Learning for where you are now

You don’t need to have a big plan before you start learning. You might be returning to work after many years, looking for a fresh start, or wanting to start something new for yourself. Our courses and workshops are designed to be welcoming, accessible and supportive. Helping you take a step forward from wherever you are now.