The National Extension College (NEC) has launched a campaign to make GCSE and A levels more accessible to adult learners. The five-point plan identifies barriers faced by independent learners and proposes ways of removing these. These barriers exist because the system is geared towards mainstream students studying in a local school or college. They include: […]
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Mapping Knowing where migrant workers are based, their job roles, which languages they speak, what (if any) language needs they have, what barriers to learning they may face, what workplace issues they are experiencing, how they feel about trade unions, and which community organisations they have links with, will help inform and structure workplace organising. […]
Are you interested in improving your English, maths or IT skills? Your employer has a responsibility to address your training needs in these areas. You can also contact your region for information about courses or providers in your area. UNISON has a national agreement with the WEA. GCSE maths and English courses are often free at […]
Choose from topics including maths, English, mental health, the menopause, young workers' rights at work, and much more. Wranx Discounted distance learning e-Careers […]
These 10-week courses are designed for members who may have been away from learning for some time. They’re run for us by the Workers Educational Association (WEA) in a welcoming and supportive environment. There are no exams to take. It’s nothing like going back to school! At the end of the course you will receive […]
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- 6 September 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
If you are interested in mentoring skills and want to find out more about it, then this course could be just the right place to start. This particular session is now fully booked however we are running another on the 11th October. To register for a place on that session please go to the listing […]
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- 15 February 2024 10:00am–12:30pm
If you are interested in mentoring skills and want to find out more about it, then this course could be just the right place to start. Mentoring offers the potential to build and develop confidence. It offers techniques to work through a particular issue. It can act as a sounding board to help resolve any […]
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- 30 January 2024 12:30pm–1:15pm
Come along to this explainer session to learn about our new courses in partnership with the Open University. We will provide details about the courses from both UNISON College and Open University staff in an informal and open session, where you can ask us any questions and find out more information. To get an idea […]
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- 5 June 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
If you are interested in mentoring skills and want to find out more about it, then this course could be just the right place to start. Mentoring offers the potential to build and develop confidence. It offers techniques to work through a particular issue. It can act as a sounding board to help resolve any […]