Learning to make connections
Sherry came to Birmingham and discovered that learning was her gateway into new communities and making her feel like she belonged.
Adult Learner
Determined to not give up
James has already overcome many barriers to get where he is today. Boosted by the support of staff and family his resilience is paying off.
Maths is my favourite way to relax!
When Nazik arrived in the UK from Ukraine she brought a strong academic background but limited confidence in English.
From diplomacy student to future academic
Before coming to the UK, Farhad was studying Diplomacy at a university in Afghanistan while working as a manager. During his final semester, the situation…
Choosing not to be left behind in a digital world
From the very beginning, Anna had one clear goal: to keep up with the digital world. At 65, she now feels confident using her phone…
Gaining independence through learning
Constancia moved to London with her husband and daughter before later settling in Birmingham, where she has now lived for 24 years. After many years…
From first steps to new opportunities
For Lidia, learning is an opportunity to show her children that with determination, anything is achievable. She began her adult learning journey as an ESOL…
Finding calmness through words
Finding calmness through words. We’re excited to introduce a new course – Creative Writing for Wellbeing.
“Wow, did you write that?” GCSE English Success, 36 years later
English didn’t seem important to me at 16, but it is now. I think in a different way. I’ve surprised others with what I’ve learned.
Rekindling her passion
As a single mum to lively twin boys and the manager of her own cleaning business, Esther juggles a lot of responsibilities, leaving little time…
Exceeding expectations
Having completed a degree, Sireena always knew she wanted to continue studying and improving her skills, but she was unsure what to do next. She…
Learner to leader
Catherine joined an English course so she could gain the qualification she needed to train to be a sensory play therapist for children. At first,…