Skills for life
Learners
Is Skills for Life for You?
Reading, writing and maths are essential parts of everyday life, from reading the newspaper to working out sales discounts when shopping.
These 'Skills for Life' affect our confidence, what we do and our quality of life.
Brushing up these skills, and getting a qualification, can improve your work prospects and make everyday tasks easier.
Skills for Life is aimed at people aged 16 upwards who do not have qualifications in English and maths at Level 2| (that’s GCSE Grade C and above).
Why Bother?
Many adults struggle with everyday tasks, like filling in forms or working
out bills in restaurants.
Improving your skills and getting a qualification can make a real difference to your life, at work and at home.
Take a look at some of the real life stories we've collected and see how others have benefited from improving these skills.
Being at ease with your reading, writing and maths skills can be a great boost to your confidence and open many doors.
70% of the UK population haven't achieved GCSE English and maths
What Next?
Recognising you could benefit from improving your skills is the first important step.
The Skills for life| site offers loads of infomation to set you on the right path.
Skills for life|