Testimonials

“I saw the television campaign, ‘Get rid of your gremlins’ which aims to get adults back into learning and it struck a chord. ‘Great, this could be my route to being able to help my grandchildren with their homework’ I thought. That was nearly five years ago and I have never looked back. The support and encouragement have been fantastic. Now I am working towards the level 2 literacy qualification and earlier this year I won a BBC learner award. I am chuffed to bits!” Stephen Carr

“I had always wanted to do floristry and everything about this course has been superb especially the tuition. I have made some lovely new friends as well. Another bonus was that I booked online and won a free place*. I will be doing more courses and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone.” Barbara Gibbs

“I have worked for the Adult Community Education service for many years but I have also been one of their students, studying computing courses, customer care and maths and English. It has been a great experience and also helps with my day job. I understand the anxieties that potential students may be experiencing and I can just say, ‘Well, if I can do it so can you’, which seems to bolster their confidence!” Karren Bargh

“When I worked people thought I was too old to learn how to use a computer. Now at 82 it keeps your brain active and gives you a purpose to get up in the morning.” B Osborne 
 
“I have made new friends, learnt how to use a computer. I am much more confident.”  A Jordan 
 
“I now have a place at College and am enjoying my studies in my chosen field.” P Moorcroft 
 
“Adult education has helped me change direction in my life and has hopefully given me the skills and qualifications to gain meaningful and rewarding employment within education. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who was not sure about it being worthwhile – it is.” J Ley 
  
 
“I had lost my confidence to go out but going to my class was a first step forward. My tutor was very tolerant and helpful and her patience gave me the confidence to carry on. Years ago we would never have had a chance to do anything and I am proud of what I’ve done.” S Coleman 
  
 
“I have gained confidence and proved to myself that I can do things. I run a local voluntary group and I can now look up information on the Internet and pass on the knowledge to the children.” C Owen 
  
 
“Having been diagnosed as dyslexic I wanted to prove I could be successful given the right support.” F Beardmore 
  
 “I joined Adult Community Education because I wanted to give my children a better start in life than I had as regards education.” S Smith

What our students say about our creche facilities

"Friendly staff….safe environment….my child loves watching and learning with others."

"I think the crèche has helped my child's development."

"My child has gained confidence and seems to have developed in her speech."

"This is the first time my child and I have been separated with someone she doesn't know. The staff is understanding and good with the children."

"A lovely crèche, a lot for the children to do, bright and colourful atmosphere."

"I feel comfortable leaving my children with the staff. The activities they have done are excellent."

"The crèche has helped to develop my child's independence."