Adult Education

Our adult education offer supports migrants, refugees, and newcomers in building the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in the UK. We provide tailored courses to improve English for everyday life, citizenship, and employment. Sector-specific language training prepares learners for jobs in care, hospitality, construction, and other high-demand industries. Support is also available for highly qualified individuals seeking to re-enter their professional fields, including help with UK qualification recognition, advanced English exams, and work placements. Courses are delivered in multiple languages and supported by trained tutors. A full breakdown of available courses is provided below.

1 - Welcome and Thrive: Essential Training for New Arrivals

This programme is a specially designed programme aimed at equipping new arrivals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to settle successfully in the UK.

The purpose of the programme is to provide practical support that reflects the real challenges faced by newcomers as they navigate life in a new country. It offers targeted assistance in key areas such as English language learning, citizenship preparation, digital literacy, and social integration.

The programme includes several key features, such as:

  • Multilingual support, with services available in Farsi and Arabic
  • Delivery by qualified tutors in a welcoming, inclusive environment
  • Access to digital resources and community learning facilities
  • Clearly defined pathways to further training, employment, and increased independence

By focusing on the core needs of new arrivals, Welcome and Thrive empowers participants to build a strong foundation for their future in the UK.

Courses Offered

Course Focus & Content Language of Instruction
B1 for Residency and Citizenship Exam
Develops speaking and listening to meet B1 level for UK immigration requirements
English
Life in the UK Exam Preparation
Covers UK history, laws, values, and traditions for the citizenship test
Farsi, Arabic
Driving License Theory Test Support
Prepares learners for the theory test with essential knowledge and practice
Farsi, Arabic
General English Courses
Reading, writing, speaking, and listening at beginner to advanced levels
English
IT Skills for Everyday Life
Teaches digital basics: emails, internet use, safety, and job search tools
English
AI for Newcomers
Introduces AI tools for language support, job matching, legal aid, and mental health
English (with culturally sensitive support)

2 - ESOL for Work: Sector-Specific English for Real Careers

ESOL for Work is a career-focused English language programme designed to support entry into high-demand employment sectors in the UK. The purpose of the programme is to equip participants with the sector-specific language and communication skills needed to succeed in real workplace settings.

The programme focuses on key industries where there is strong demand for workers, including care, construction, hospitality, security, food hygiene, and general workplace safety. Unlike general English classes, ESOL for Work offers training that is shaped by the language used in these specific sectors, informed directly by employer feedback and real job requirements.

The approach is practical and task-based, helping learners engage with realistic workplace scenarios and vocabulary. Training includes simulated interviews, form-filling, meetings, and customer interactions, building both English proficiency and confidence in UK work environments.

Programme Benefits Include:

  • Designed with Employers in Mind: Courses are developed in consultation with industry professionals to ensure that content is aligned with the real communication needs of the workplace.
  • Preparation for Accredited Courses: Learners build the English foundation needed to progress into formal qualifications such as the SIA Licence, CSCS Card, or Health & Social Care Diplomas.
  • Workplace Readiness: Through hands-on, practical learning, participants practise everyday work tasks while also gaining an understanding of UK workplace culture and expectations—crucial for long-term employment success.

This programme helps learners bridge the gap between language learning and employment, offering them a direct route toward career development and professional integration.

Course Details by Sector

Sector What You'll Learn Career Pathways Next Steps
Food Hygiene
Food safety terms, kitchen instructions, hygiene rules, communication in catering settings
Kitchen Assistant, Catering Staff
Level 2/3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Health & Social Care
Care-related vocabulary, personal care phrases, patient support, care documentation
Care Assistant, Support Worker
Level 2/3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Work Safety
Health and safety signs, hazard reporting, emergency procedures
Warehouse Operative, Site Labourer
Health & Safety at Work Certification
Construction
Tool names, site vocabulary, safety briefings, teamwork communication
Construction Labourer, Maintenance Assistant
CSCS Card Training
Security
English for incident reports, patrol duties, access control, conflict resolution
Security Officer, Door Supervisor
SIA Licence Training
Hospitality
Customer service language, handling complaints, professional communication
Hotel Receptionist, Waitstaff, Housekeeper
NVQ in Hospitality or Customer Service

3 - Work Plan for Highly Qualified Migrants

Reclaiming Professional Careers with Dignity and Respect

The Work Plan for Highly Qualified Migrants has been established to support skilled individuals—many of whom are refugees or migrants—who have been displaced from their professional fields due to circumstances beyond their control. Through this scheme, pathways back into meaningful employment are facilitated, and previous qualifications and experience are acknowledged and built upon.

Here is the content for the Scheme Components presented in a clear table format:

Component Details
Confidence Building
Support is provided to individuals who have experienced trauma or career interruption. Volunteer role models from the same industry offer encouragement, practical advice, and mentorship to help rebuild confidence and overcome emotional barriers to workforce re-entry.
Qualification Recognition
Participants receive help in getting their overseas qualifications formally recognised in the UK. Where full registration isn’t needed, translation and validation services are arranged to present qualifications effectively to UK employers and institutions.
Language Proficiency
Tailored preparation is offered for advanced English language exams such as IELTS and OET, essential for employment in healthcare, academia, and other professional fields.
Specialised Training
Sector-specific training is provided in fields like healthcare (PLAB) and accounting (AAT Certification). Sessions are led by tutors with relevant industry experience.
Work Placement
Structured work placements—often beginning as voluntary roles—are arranged to provide UK-based experience and references. These opportunities support professional development and help rebuild employment history.