Adult English and Maths – Free
Our courses offer you the chance to refresh your English and maths skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications up to level 2.
During all courses you will gain skills to improve your employment prospects at a pace and time to suit you.
We offer a range of FREE English and maths courses from pre-entry to GCSE, both in the classroom and online, with live teaching on Microsoft Teams.
Our classroom and skills check sessions are held at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre and other venues across the borough throughout the year.
Before joining a class, you will need to complete a skills check that will support you to access the right course and qualification.
You could gain a qualification to help you get a job, progress in your career, or to get into further education. Or you may just want to improve your skills to help you with your day-to-day or family life.
For information and to book your skills check, contact:
- T: 0161 770 8019/8020
- E: lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk
We offer the following courses
Functional Skills Maths
We offer Functional Skills Maths qualifications at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.
Functional Skills English
We offer Functional Skills English qualifications at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.
Everyday English and Maths
A study skills Pre-entry course to improve reading and writing skills.
GCSE Maths
Skills areas include Handling Data, Number, Algebra and Shape and Space.
GCSE English Language
Skills areas covered are reading, writing and speaking and listening.
Dyslexia Study Skills
A study skills course to support learners with Dyslexia.
English and Maths Bridge courses
Courses to help and support learners to reach the next level.
Short Courses
Bespoke English and maths courses from creative writing to refreshing your maths skills
English and maths courses online at Oldham Lifelong Learning
Courses are delivered once a week using Microsoft Teams. You have the same experience as those in a classroom but from the comfort of your own home. Other benefits include no travel time, no travel expenses or childcare concerns. You can study from anywhere in Greater Manchester.
Additional benefits from studying with Oldham Lifelong Learning:
- Additional dedicated revision sessions held on Microsoft Teams in preparation for all exams.
- Access to reading groups held in partnership with Oldham Library and Huddersfield University.
- Digital loan scheme – you can loan a tablet for the duration of your course and we can offer support with data packages in some circumstances.
Case study:
Emily Heyes – English
I enrolled onto the GCSE English Language course at Oldham Lifelong Learning. I liked the fact that it was free as I was struggling financially at the time and I knew this was the only way to follow my goals.
The staff were some of the most accommodating people I’ve ever interacted with. They were extremely friendly and understanding of my situation.
I suffer with severe mental health issues alongside physical pain and they took all of this on board and helped me in whatever way they could so that I could reach my full potential in class.
Being at Lifelong Learning really helped with my confidence in myself. I got to a point when I thought I was going to give up and I didn’t want to go back because I didn’t believe I could achieve my goal.
My tutor and support worker helped me and encouraged me to continue and kept bringing me back to focus. They never gave up on me and I am unbelievably grateful to have had that kind of support and patience.
My determination grew and I made it through the course despite my health issues.
Improve your job opportunities
You could gain a qualification to help you get a job, progress in your career, or get into further education. Or you may just want to improve your skills to help you with your day-to-day or family life.
No access to a tablet or internet?
Using our digital equipment loan scheme, we may be able to support you by providing a tablet and data package subject to your personal circumstances.
Skills check session
If you're interested, please book a skills check session, to find the right course for you. To book a skills session or for further information please contact the Lifelong Learning Team to find out more. T: 0161 770 8019/8020 or E: lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk
Dyslexia Classes at Lifelong Learning
We offer courses designed to help people who need a fuller understanding of dyslexia and how to incorporate new techniques for improving English skills.
Below our course tutor David Bailey explains more about the programme.
To find out more please call:
- Caroline on 0161 770 8020 or
- Leanne on 0161 770 8019
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