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This area gives you additional resources to explore adult education.

There are many other options open to you to gain qualifications and we hope this area will allow you to consider whether the adult education opportunities that are available are of use to you.

Please note, links on this page may require you to pay a fee to attend. Read the costs involved carefully before planning on attending.

Further development

Your learning journey isn't just about tests; it's about building the inner desire to learn, where every challenge overcome, every question asked, and every effort made builds you into a resilient, capable person ready to create your own future, because education empowers you with knowledge and the courage to turn dreams into reality, proving that progress, however small, leads to extraordinary results.

Here are some other topics for you to expand your knowledge:

Language Skills
Communication Styles
Digital Skills
Numeracy skills (numbers)
Other training resources
University, College and Local Courses

Language Skills

Local language skills take time to learn and understand. The links below are available to help you strengthen your understanding and use of the English language.

NHS Education for Scotland Communication and BSL | Turas | Learn

OET is a global leader in English language testing for healthcare professionals. Try some of their resources:

Support for refugees and asylum seekers | OET
Free 45-min clinical communication speaking course: https://oet.com/product/speaking-booster-course
Living the Language guides offer practical insights into everything from workplace communication to understanding British culture: https://oet.com/post/living-the-language-guides
Free preparation resources for those looking to take OET (including sample papers): https://oet.com/ready

Communication styles

Of all the areas of care and support practice, communication and the development of relationships determine how the job is done, as well as what is done. The following resources help you in this area:

Good communication tips and tools virtual event
Communication and relationships (SSSC)
Making communication even better
How to use an SBAR (NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement)

Digital skills

Help improve your Digital skills at work with some of the resources specifically designed to improve your digital understandingf.

Numeracy skills (numbers)

You probably use numbers at work every day in different ways, whether it’s helping patients monitor their conditions, assisting them with their medications and diet or making sure they get to appointments on time.

You might have to

measure and calculate volumes and amounts
work out routines and timetables
understand charts and charts

Whatever you are working out, you need to be able to

count accurately
measure accurately
calculate accurately

Numeracy:

The National Numeracy Challenge Online is designed to assess and improve your maths skills in manageable steps while building your self-confidence
BBC Skillwise - English and maths for adults
Skills you need - Numeracy skills

Other training resources

There are many courses, groups and resources available in your local area. We have had the great joy of working closely with some charities n Scotland who can offer a variety of alternative resources and groups to help with integration and community participation. Check out the following links to find even more resources, courses and learning available:

Passion4Fusion - Support Black & Multi Ethnic Communities in Edinburgh & Lothians!

The Welcoming - Scottish charity dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

Scottish Refugee Council - a variety of resources to help employers and employees

CWIN - CWIN is a vibrant community organisation in the centre of Glasgow

Adult education programmes

There are several organisations who can offer adult educational courses during the day, evening and weekends.

A wide variety of courses are available and can be attended in person or online. Term times vary and discover all you need to know via the links below. This includes, times, days, dates and costs.

Select your area and find some options:

Edinburgh
Glasgow
Fife
Forth Valley
Perth
Dundee
Aberdeen and Grampian
Highlands
Western Isles
Shetland and Orkney