What your council does: Adult learning

99% of learners thought the quality of our teaching was excellent or good

Overview

Bury Adult Learning Service helps Bury borough residents improve their lives through learning. Our wide range of courses are designed to be inclusive, supportive and accessible to adults of all backgrounds and skills level. By enrolling on one of our courses, residents can enhance their quality of life, contribute to the local economy, and progress to further learning, training, or volunteering opportunities.

We are committed to offering the support and guidance needed to help residents succeed and progress in their studies and into employment.

We know that for many people making the choice to join an adult learning class can be a big step. We want to support them however we can on their learning journey.

Learner Services are available throughout the year to help residents decide which course is best for them. Our friendly staff offer advice, guidance and information either by appointment, phone or online. We offer a range of information and support, including the following.

Information about the content of our courses

Support with any additional learning needs or adjustments needed to help with participation and achievement

Progression opportunities, to either further learning or employment

Information on other organisations that can provide support

Key services provided

Bury Adult Learning Service is a fantastic choice for residents who are thinking about starting a course to learn something new or improve existing skills. Each year our adult learning courses have helped learners achieve their goals and ambitions.

We offer daytime and evening courses in a wide range of topics. Here are some examples.

English

Maths

Computing/Digital Skills

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Food Safety Level 2

Health, Social Care & Childcare Level 1

Employability Skills

Family Learning

Wellbeing

Art and Crafts, and many more!

Eligibility/criteria

Bury borough residents, aged 19 and over, are eligible to enrol in Bury Adult Learning courses.

Learner Support Fund

The Learner Support Fund is a limited discretionary grant provided to help learners experiencing financial hardship to stay in education. This fund can be used to help with the following.