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 Entry level 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:
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T: 0161 770 8019/8020
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.
Our practical maths Functional Skills courses are designed for learners at every stage from Entry Level 1 up to Level 2. Far from the abstract equations of school, our adult-focused program breathes life into numbers by teaching three core modules: Using Numbers, Understanding Measures, Shape, and Space, and Handling Information and Data. You will actively build confidence by practicing addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages, alongside learning how to calculate money, read 24-hour clocks, and accurately use metric weights and measures and much more.
The lessons explicitly embed vital daily activities into every topic, ensuring you gain the skills to manage a household budget, track your spending, and spot the best value while shopping. If you are a parent or carer, these classes will empower you to support your children with their school homework, transforming study time into a positive family experience. Beyond your personal life, our courses actively prepare you for the real world of work by teaching you how to extract, interpret, and present data using graphs and charts.
Achieving a Level 2 qualification is equivalent to a GCSE pass, opening new doors for career progression, apprenticeships, or further education. Whether you want to measure up a DIY project accurately or improve your job prospects, we provide a welcoming environment with expert tutor support to help you achieve your goals.
Functional Skills English
Gain the practical English skills needed for everyday life and employment. These courses help you grow your confidence in reading documents, writing clearly and speaking effectivelyhow old are you in group discussions. We offer Functional Skills English qualifications at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.
GCSE Maths
Skills areas include Handling Data, Number, Algebra and Shape and Space.
GCSE English Language
Develop your abilities in three core areas: analyzing different texts (reading), communicating clearly, creatively and persuasively on paper (writing), and presenting your ideas with confidence (speaking and listening).
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
Some of our 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:
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Additional dedicated revision sessions - held on Microsoft Teams and in centre in preparation for all exams.
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Digital loan scheme – you can borrow a tablet on loan for the duration of your course and we can offer support with data packages in some circumstances.
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Improve your job opportunities -You could gain a qualification to help you get a job, progress in your career, or get into further education.
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Improve essential communication skills- You may just want to improve your skills to help you with your day-to-day or family life.
Case study:
Donna Ridings - Festival of Learning Award
Massive congratulations to Donna Ridings who was awarded a finalist certificate at this year's Festival of Learning Award ceremony in London. She joined fellow winners from around the country who were all being celebrated for their inspirational stories and experiences with adult learning.
The Festival of Learning shared Donna's story:
'After being badly bullied at school and leaving with no qualifications, Donna chose to return to learning at the age of 50. From her initial start as a nervous and shy member of both her Functional Skills English and Maths classes, Donna is now an inspiration to her peers, volunteers with her local community club and plans to continue learning into the future.'
Gina Hornby, English Programme Leader at Oldham Lifelong Learning said: “Donna is a truly inspirational person and a fantastic role model to anyone who found education difficult as a child or was bullied at school. She now shines with confidence and has become an ambassador for our service, sharing her story to inspire others.”
Well done Donna, everyone at Oldham Lifelong Learning is incredibly proud of you.
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:
- 0161 770 8020 or 0161 770 8019
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- lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk