Skills for Life
(Reading and Writing, and Maths)

Visit the Jobs, Skills and Volunteering section on Weblinks, and click on Skills
These local colleges may be able to help you improve your reading, writing, and maths skills-
Find out about adult learning courses in your local area. Contact 0300 300 8110 to book an information session, which are held throughout the year
Visit the Gov.uk website which is the official jobs, training, careers, childcare and voluntary work site
The Local Information Database is the place to find out about local clubs, organisations, and societies in and around Bedfordshire

Borrow books from your library to help improve your reading skills
There are books designed to help you improve your reading skills at Bedford Central Library, Biggleswade Library, Dunstable Library, Flitwick Library, Houghton Regis Library, Leighton Buzzard Library, Sandy Library and Shefford Library. You can ask staff you help you find these books
Look out for books with the Quick Read label in your library. These are books written by popular authors, offering a short and sweet read! Staff can help you find these books
Ask staff for details about local courses designed to help you improve your reading and writing, and maths skills
Visit your library to find out what other resources and support is available

Page last updated: 29th July 2021