Making learning more accessible in Kirkby
July 25, 2024
Knowsley Community College has teamed up with Knowsley Council to maintain their presence and enhance their offer in Kirkby.
The College will provide a range of training opportunities across Kirkby from a number of locations, making learning more accessible.
The College will work with the Council’s Family and Community Education (FACE) service to offer courses at Southdene Community Centre, Broad Lane and Centre 63, Old Hall Lane.
This offer comprises a variety of courses, which are free to attend, including:
• English and Maths – Whether it’s developing your skills and confidence, supporting your next career move, wanting to help your children with their homework or managing your household budget, these courses are available from entry level for beginners up to Level 2 (GCSE level).
Knowsley Community College will deliver English and Maths courses at Southdene Community Centre from Tuesday 3rd September. Session times are flexible around childcare commitments.
Knowsley FACE will offer English and Maths courses at Centre 63. English sessions will run on Thursdays and Fridays, starting Thursday 12th September 2024. Preparation for Functional Skills English courses will run on Fridays, starting Friday 13th September. They will also deliver an English Language Development class on Friday mornings, starting Friday 13th September at Centre 63.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – These courses can help you if English is your second language. ESOL is offered at different levels to improve your English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. It can also provide a pathway to a wide range of courses.
ESOL courses will be delivered by Knowsley Community College at Southdene Community Centre on Thursdays (9.30am until 12pm), starting Thursday 5th September 2024 and Centre 63 on Fridays (9.30am until 12pm), starting Friday 6th September 2024.
• Digital Skills – These courses are designed to help you develop essential digital skills needed for daily life, work or for use in further study. Offered from beginners’ level through to advanced, Knowsley Community College will be able to support you from their Main Campus (Stockbridge Lane) or IAMTech Campus.
• Employability – Knowsley Community College has designed a range of programmes that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in the workplace. These programmes include Preparation for Working in Care, Customer Services, Business Administration, Warehousing, Hospitality and Retail.
• Bespoke Training Courses – These courses are tailored to meet your individual needs with the aim of preparing you to enter the workplace. They will be delivered from Knowsley Community College’s Main Campus (Stockbridge Lane) or IAMTech Campus and Centre 63.
To find out more or to book a place, please contact:
• Knowsley Community College on 0151 477 5850 or email info@knowsleycollege.ac.uk
• Knowsley FACE on 0151 443 5386 or email face@knowsley.gov.uk
Simon Pierce, CEO and Principal at Knowsley Community College said: “We are excited to offer a range of courses in the heart of our local community, to widen access to learning opportunities and to support residents with the development of essential skills for everyday life, education and employment. They also provide a strong progression route to other qualifications delivered at our Knowsley campuses. Our curriculum teams are looking forward to being out in the community from September.”
Cllr David Lonergan, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, added: “I’m delighted to be working with Knowsley Community College on bringing their offer into the community, making learning and development opportunities more accessible to more people. When the College decided to move out of their Cherryfield Drive base, it was important that we worked together to ensure learning opportunities continued in Kirkby. It’s essential that our residents and learners from outside of the borough can access the learning and development opportunities that they need to achieve and succeed.”
Courses are available from September 2024.