Develop your English and maths knowledge and skills to support your next steps in education, training or employment.

If you are looking to gain employment, start a new career or progress in your current role, our English and maths courses will help you gain the skills and qualifications needed.

FREE* English, ESOL and maths courses are available from beginner level to GCSE. These courses are designed to allow you to study at the level that is right for you and around your current work and life commitments. Completing these courses will develop your skills to allow you to:

  • Access further and higher education
  • Access apprenticeships/other training programmes
  • Get into work
  • Progress at work 

Contact us to find out more on: 0161 280 8200 or admissions@burycollege.ac.uk and start your learning journey today!

*Maths and English courses are free up to the attainment of a grade 4 at GCSE / equivalent grade C or higher in the subject.

Skills learnt during these courses

English and ESOL

Learners develop communication, reading and writing skills to become more independent and confident, helping to provide a foundation for progression to further study or employment. 

Maths

Learners develop note-taking skills, their use of online resources and learning platforms, problem solving skills. Anxiety and stress management with respect to exams is also actively discussed as a group.

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