Improve your English (BRIDENG)

What are you doing to keep learners safe?

The safety of our learners and staff is always our top priority, so we’ve made some changes to our centres to minimise contact, including staggered start times for sessions.

If you’ve got any questions or concerns about staying safe in our centres, then please get in touch and we’d be happy to discuss this with you to make sure that you know what to expect if you choose to join us in centre.

What do I need to join the course?

The courses are aimed at learners who do not have a Level 2 qualification in English (GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above). Once we receive your application, we will give you a call and offer you an appointment to discuss what it is you’d like to learn with one of our advisers; you can choose whether you’d like to attend an appointment in centre, over the telephone or via Microsoft Teams video call, whichever suits you best.

What do I need to bring with me to the first meeting?

You should bring with you evidence of your identity (a passport, driving licence or birth certificate) and any qualification certificates you have.

What will happen at the first meeting?

You will meet with one of our experienced advisers who will talk to you about what you want to achieve and why. It may be that you are looking to gain more English skills to support your children at school, to gain qualifications to help you find work or to give you more confidence when using English in everyday life. Whatever your reason to learn, we have a course option to suit you.

During your appointment you’ll complete some skill checks to find out what level of English you’re currently working at, what you are already good at and what it is you need to practice or learn. You’ll also discuss whether you would prefer to learn in one of our centres or virtually at home. Your adviser will then be able to help you to choose the right course and type of learning for you.

What will happen at the first meeting?

You will be supported by an experienced advisor who will talk to you about what you want to achieve and why. It may be that you are looking to gain more English skills to support your children at school, to gain qualifications to help you find work or to give you more confidence when using English in everyday life. Whatever your reason to learn, we have a course option to suit you.

You’ll also complete some initial skills assessments, to find out what level you are currently working at, what you are already good at and what you need to practice or learn. You’ll also discuss whether you would prefer to learn in one of our centres or virtually at home. Your advisor will then be able to help you to choose the right course and type of learning for you.

What qualification will I get when I complete a course?

It depends on the course; your adviser will explain the different options, which include nationally recognised qualifications, as well as certificates issued by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

What will happen after I decide on a course?

Your adviser will give you more information about your chosen course and confirm a start date and time with you. We will also talk to you about what to expect on your first day of learning and ask you to read a short induction about what it’s like to learn with us. This will explain what we do to keep you safe during your time with us and give you an understanding of the fundamental British values we abide by and how we promote equality and diversity in our learning environments.

Your adviser will keep in touch with you during your learning to offer support and to make sure you always have the opportunity to give us feedback about your experience.

What will happen after I decide on a course?

Your advisor will give you further information about your chosen course and confirm the start date and time. We will also talk to you about what to expect on your first day of learning and ask you to read a short induction about what learning with us – virtually or at one of our Adult Learning Centres - is like. This will cover what we do to keep you safe during your time with us. It will also include fundamental British values and equality and diversity, and how these affect you as a learner.

Your advisor will keep in touch with you during your learning to offer support and to ask for your feedback to help us to improve.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.