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Core skills

Our Core Skills courses help learners build the knowledge, confidence, and qualifications needed for everyday life, work, and further study.


Find an adult education course

We offer flexible learning opportunities in: 

Maths, English, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Digital Skills, and 14 to 19 Learning

We support learners at all starting points.  

Whether you want to improve essential skills, gain recognised qualifications, develop confidence with technology, strengthen communication skills, or prepare for education and employment, our experienced tutors provide personalised support in welcoming learning environments. 

With online and classroom-based options available, our courses are designed to help you achieve your goals, progress to new opportunities, and develop skills for lifelong success. 

Making choices, step into learning

Before starting an English, maths or digital skills course, we ask all learners to attend a 'making choices, step into learning' session.  

This session helps us find out your current level and give you the option best suited to you.

If you'd like to book one of the 'making choices' sessions or if you want to find out more, ask in one of our centres, or email: making.choices@daces.derbyshire.gov.uk