Adult Education Services
Adult Community Learning and Work Based Learning creates opportunities for adults and their families to value and enjoy quality learning. There are Adult Education Services in North and North-East Lincolnshire, who provide advice, guidance and training for adults from beginners/introductory level to more advanced courses, some which can be done just for fun and others leading to accredited qualifications, across a broad range of subject areas.
How to choose the right course
Whether you need advice about your choice of course, or need information and guidance which will help you to find a course which will meet your needs, we will be happy to help you. Whether it is spelling or computing, a family course; a chance to enjoy learning new skills, or the first step on the way to a new job, our centre staff are there to help you make sure that the course you choose is the right one for you. You can contact the centre of your choice by telephone, e-mail or in person. Pre course information sheets are available which provide further details. We have specialist staff based at Centres who are there to help you make the right choices and provide the additional support you might need.
North Lincolnshire Council Adult Education Service – contact details
(covering Barton, Brigg & Scunthorpe areas)
Ashby Link Adult Education and Multimedia Centre
Ashby High Street
Scunthorpe
DN16 2RY
Tel: 01725 862217/281376
email: lynne.ward@northlincs.gov.uk
Barton Adult Education Centre
Providence House
Holydyke
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5PR
Tel: 01652 632994
email: eve.wilkinson@northlincs.gov.uk
Brigg Adult Education Centre
Redcombe Lane
Brigg
DN20 8AU
Tel: 01652 657204
email: sarah.platts@northlincs.gov.uk
Brumby Adult Community Learning Centre
Grange Lane North
Scunthorpe
DN16 1BN
Tel: 01724 747200
email: janet.hind@northlincs.gov.uk
or visit the website at www.northlincs.gov.uk and click on the Education pages.
North East Lincolnshire Council Community Learning Services – contact details
( covering Grimsby & Cleethorpes areas)
Scartho Centre
Pinfold Lane
Scartho
Grimsby
DN33 2EW
Tel: 01472 324625
email: sally.fletcher@nelincs.gov.uk
Freeman Street Centre
Kent Street
Grimsby
DN32 7DH
Tel: 01472 326263
email: jean.kirwan@nelincs.gov.uk
Skills for Life
Whitgift Centre
Great Coates Site
Crosland Road
Grimsby
DN37 9EN
Tel: 01472 326261
email: margaret.palmer@nelincs.gov.uk or
christine.harness@nelincs.gov.uk
Thrunscoe Centre
Highgate
Cleethorpes
DN35 8NX
Tel: 01472 323540
email: jane.miall@nelincs.gov.uk
or visit the website at www.nelincs.gov.uk click Education, then Adult Education, for more information about our courses.
Next Step at Connexions
As well as your local Learning Centre, information, advice and guidance is also available from Next Step at Connexions. The free service provides independent and impartial careers information, up to date details on courses, funding and practical help to find employment.
The service is free to adults aged 20 and over, contacts are:
North Lincolnshire (Brigg, Barton, Scunthorpe areas)
Connexions
60 Oswald Road
Scunthorpe
DN15 7PQ
Tel: 01724 282200 and ask for Ruth Henderson
North-East Lincolnshire (Grimsby, Immingham & Cleethorpes areas)
Connexions
Queen Street
Grimsby
DN31 1JA
Tel: 01472 355303 and ask for Tony Hodgson
Learner Services
The success of learners is highly valued, and it is important to ensure that students are enrolled on the best course to meet needs. Qualified and trained staff are available who can advise on a range of learning support services available. These include:
- Childcare provision – some centres offer creche provision.
- Practical help and support for learners with a disability.
- Financial support with course and exam costs – there are funds available to help give financial support to those on low incomes and those eligible for fee reductions. These can be used to help with buying course materials, equipment, books etc. Ask to find out if you are eligible.
- Information and advice on what to do next - as part of our commitment advice will be provided about further courses that can be progressed to, whether it is to advance the skills that have been learned or to start on something new. If we are unable to give you the information and advice you need we will introduce you to those who can.