Adult education: organizations which give information and advice
This information applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Where to find information about local adult education
Information about local adult education is available from:-- colleges
- libraries
- the local education authority (LEA) (the Education and Library Board (ELB) in Northern Ireland).
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General UK Organizations
Learndirect
England and WalesLearndirect
PO Box 900
Leicester LE1 6XJ
Learndirect helpline: 0800 101 901
Email: enquiries@learndirect.net
Website: www.learndirect.co.uk
Scotland
Learndirect Scotland Freephone Helpline: 0808 100 9000Website: www.learndirectscotland.com
Learndirect Scotland
Freepost SCO5775
PO Box 25249
Glasgow G3 8XN
Learndirect is a government scheme to encourage people to learn new skills and improve existing skills. It has centers throughout the UK, in for example, sports clubs, community centers and libraries. People can register for courses and be given training. Learndirect offers courses in basic computer skills and numeracy and literacy. The website contains details of many other courses, which are not administered through Learndirect. It also has details of all the learndirect centers in the UK. People who have difficulty with mobility can register with Learndirect through the website. Courses are available full or part time, both to those working and to those studying full time.
Educational Guidance Service for Adults in Northern Ireland (EGSA)
EGSA4th Floor
40 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BA
Tel: 028 9024 4274
Fax: 028 9027 1507
Learners line: 0845 602 6632(lo-call)
www.egsa.org.uk
EGSA provides an information, advice and guidance service on learning and work opportunities across Northern Ireland.
The Open University
England
Central Inquiry ServicePO Box 197
Milton Keynes MK7 6BJ
Tel: 0845 300 6090
Fax: 01908 654914
E-mail: general_enquiries@open.ac.uk
Website: www.open.ac.uk
Wales
18 Custom House StreetCardiff CF10 1AP
Tel: 029 2047 1019
Fax: 029 2038 8132
E-mail: wales@open.ac.uk
Scotland
10 Drumsheugh GardensEdinburgh EH3 7QJ
Tel: 0131 226 3851
Fax: 0131 220 6730
E-mail: scotland@open.ac.uk
Northern Ireland
40 University RoadBelfast BT7 1SU
Tel: 028 9024 5025
Fax: 028 9023 0565
E-mail: ireland@open.ac.uk
The Open University was created to meet the needs of part-time students who wish to take a course leading to a qualification such as a diploma or degree. Students study at home and are provided by the University with study materials.
Learning Welsh
If you want to learn Welsh, or you are already learning, there is a website to help you. You can find information on courses, qualifications and learning resources online at: new.wales.gov.uk.eTail-Store - Bargains Galore
Distance learning and home study courses
Open and Distance Learning Quality Council
ODL QC16 Park Crescent
London W1B 1AH
Tel: 020 7612 7090
Fax: 020 7612 7092
Email: info@odlgc.org.uk
Website: www.odlqc.org.uk
The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) sets standards for distance learning and home study courses. Providers of these courses can register with the ODLQC if they meet the ODLQC's standards. The ODLQC regularly monitors providers of these courses to make sure they are providing a good service. They can give you a list and details of the colleges that they have assessed.
Association of British Correspondence Colleges
PO Box 17926London SW19 3WB
Tel: 020 8544 9559
Fax: 020 8540 7657
E-mail: info@homestudy.org.uk
Website: www.homestudy.org.uk
The Association of British Correspondence Colleges is a voluntary association of correspondence colleges which comply with a code of ethics guaranteeing certain standards of service in their dealings with students. If you are interested in joining a correspondence course it can advise you on which would be the most suitable.
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Organizations for disabled students
Lead Scotland - Linking education and disability
Lead Scotland gives information and advice on educational opportunities for disabled people in Scotland. An organizer can visit you at home to draw up an action list plan and provide follow up support through the learning period.Lead Scotland
Queen Margaret University College
Clerwood Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 8TS
Tel: 0131 317 3939
Fax: 0131 339 7198
Freephone: 0800 100 900 (ask for ‘Lead Scotland’)
Email: enquiries@lead.org.uk
Website: www.lead.org.uk
Organizations for employees and trade union members
Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)
England
Quick House65 Clifton Street
London EC2A 4JE
Tel: 020 7426 3450
Fax: 020 7426 3451
Email: national@wea.org.uk
Website: www.wea.org.uk
Scotland
Riddles Court322 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh EH 2PG
Tel: 0131 226 3456
Fax: 0131 220 0306
Email: hq@weascotland.org.uk
Wales
Coleg Harlech WEAHarlech
Gwynedd LL46 2PU
Tel: 01766 780363
Email: info@fc.harlech.ac.uk
Website: www.harlech.ac.uk
Northern Ireland
1-3 Fitzwilliam StreetBelfast BT9 6AW
Tel: 028 9032 9718
Fax: 028 9023 0306
Email: info@wea-ni.com
The Workers’ Education Association has local branches which run day, evening and residential courses and summer schools. Details of the local branches are available from the address above. The newspaper ‘WEA NEWS’, which is available from the London Office, is useful for general information.
Unionlearn
UnionlearnCongress House
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3LS
Tel: 020 7079 6820
Learning and Careers Advice-line: 0800 092 9190
Fax: 020 7079 6921
E-mail: ulweb@tuc.org.uk
Website: www.unionlearn.org.uk
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Education Service, called Unionlearn, runs courses for shop stewards, union officers and health and safety representatives. If you are a member of a trade union, contact your own union initially to find out what courses it offers.
Wales TUC Learning Services
Transport House1 Cathedral Road
Cardiff CF1 9SD
Tel: 029 2034 7010
Fax: 029 2022 1940
E-mail: wtuc@tuc.org.uk
Website: www.wtuclearn.org
Wales TUC Learning Services is a department within the Wales TUC. Their role is to provide support to trade unions in Wales enabling them to provide opportunities for their members and to influence education and training policy in Wales.
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