The Skills for Life programme (Numeracy & Literacy)

We are a private sector training and testing provider based in Milton Keynes city centre. One of our major activities is to run a learndirect and Train to Gain centre, through which we can offer candidates the ability to check and improve their basic skills, and then achieve a national qualification from City & Guilds at level 1 or level 2. Level 2 measures skills at the same level as a grade C at GCSE. To date, over 400 learners have achieved one or more test passes with us.

English

If you want to get by - and get on - reading and writing skills are essential. Once you've taken that first step you'll wonder what you were worried about!

Maths

Maths is a part of our everyday lives. Knowing the basics will help improve your prospects - and make life a lot easier!

To get a Certificate, you need to take and pass a short test. It's multiple choice, only 40 questions long and most people take it on a computer so they can answer the questions at the touch of a button.

Please note:

Tutor help is provided as required throughout the learning programme.

Enrolment is immediately available

The Initial Assessment and the C&G exams are normally to be taken here in the centre (but can be set up remotely if suitable facilities are available), other learning can take place here or at home or in the office as preferred (broadband internet access required) We are open office hours Monday to Friday plus 4 evenings a week plus some Saturday mornings.

Costs

For an eligible learner all Maths and English learning and testing is free.

Eligible learner broadly means anyone who is a UK/EU citizen or who has been legally resident for at least 3 years, and who is 18 or older on 1st August of the academic year in which study begins].