Adult Education in Gloucestershire

Our Functional Skills English and Maths courses start this September!

Whether you'd like to improve your reading, writing, communication or maths skills, our Functional Skills courses can help you gain confidence and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

✅ Improve everyday skills
✅ Boost your career prospects
✅ Progress to further learning
✅ Learn with supportive tutors

No matter where you're starting from, we'll support you every step of the way.

Find out more and enrol today: 👉 https://orlo.uk/sGrJr

Classroom and online options available.

Want to feel more confident using computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online services?

Our Digital Functional Skills course are designed for adults who want to improve their digital skills for everyday life, work, or further study. In a friendly and supportive environment, you'll learn practical skills that employers value while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

✅ Build confidence using digital devices
✅ Learn Word, Excel and PowerPoint
✅ Improve online communication skills
✅ Gain a recognised Pearson qualification

📍 Courses take place in Gloucester
📅 Courses start September 2026

Visit our website to book your place today: https://orlo.uk/IxUNF

📢 Gloucestershire County Council are recruiting a Level 2 Business Administration Apprentice to join their friendly team at the Employment and Skills Hub.

If you're aged 16-24, this is a great opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop valuable skills and work towards a recognised qualification while earning a salary.

You will be part of a supportive team that values learning and development, helping you build the confidence needed for a successful career.

📍 Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
⏰ Full-time, 12-month apprenticeship
📅 Apply by 23 August

Find out more and apply 👉 https://orlo.uk/77VJG

🎉 A huge well done to Rachel, our July Learner of the Month! 🎉

Rachel has shown exceptional commitment throughout her Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma, consistently producing high-quality evidence and demonstrating a genuine passion for learning and development.

Her extensive experience in Early Years, combined with excellent research, reflective practice and thoughtful contributions during reviews, has made her a pleasure to support. Rachel is always well prepared, bringing detailed evidence and valuable insights that help link theory to practice.

Her enthusiasm for supporting children's development and continuous drive to improve her professional practice makes her achievement thoroughly deserved.

Congratulations, Rachel and thank you for all your hard work! 🌟👏

Dunalley Primary School

Our Functional Skills English and Maths courses start this September!

Whether you'd like to improve your reading, writing, communication or maths skills, our Functional Skills courses can help you gain confidence and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

✅ Improve everyday skills
✅ Boost your career prospects
✅ Progress to further learning
✅ Learn with supportive tutors

No matter where you're starting from, we'll support you every step of the way.

Find out more and enrol today: 👉 https://orlo.uk/0yY35

Classroom and online options available.

Our Adult Education Centre will not be open to the public today (Friday 7 August) due to a staff INSET Day.

Our Centre will re-open to the public as normal on Monday 10 August.

We're delighted to share some wonderful feedback from learners who have completed our Functional Skills Maths courses with tutor Wayne.

The comments in these testimonials highlight how encouragement, patience and expert teaching can help learners build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve qualifications they once thought were out of reach.

If you'd like to improve your maths skills, gain a recognised qualification, or boost your confidence for work and everyday life, we'd love to support you too.

👉 Find out more and enrol: https://orlo.uk/070o2

Boost your confidence and gain valuable skills with our FREE Functional Skills English qualifications* 📚

Join us at Stroud Library for our friendly information days—find out more and enrol:

📅 7–8 August | 10am–3pm
✅ Courses start September 2026
✅ Qualification equivalent to GCSE

Take the next step today!

*Subject to eligibility. You must be aged 19+ and live in England. Further criteria may apply.

Gloucestershire Libraries

Ready to unlock new skills and make new friends? 🌟

🌟 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝟐𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝟐𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 🌟

Join us at Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, GL14 2NL
Every Thursday from 17th September to 22nd October 2026

🎉 A fun & friendly group for everyone! 🎉

In our sessions, you'll:
✨ Build confidence in everyday skills – numeracy, reading, writing & talking
🎲 Enjoy fun games, activities & role play
🚶‍♂️ Learn skills to become more independent
🌍 Feel confident using your skills out in the community
🕰️ Go at your own pace – everyone is welcome!
🤝 Make friends, learn new skills & have fun!

🕐 1:30pm - 3:30pm

For more information, scan the QR code or contact Michelle at Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Tel: 07920 363116 or email [email protected]

*Participants must be aged 19 or over; have lived in the UK for 3 years or longer, qualified below a Level 2 (less than 5 GCSEs); or earning below £25,000.00 per year.

Come along and discover your potential! 💪

Start your journey to becoming a Social Worker!🫵

Gloucestershire County Council are recruiting Social Work Trainees (apprentices) to join our Children's Services teams. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a fully funded Level 6 Social Worker apprenticeship and building the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for a rewarding career in social work.

Supported by experienced practitioners, dedicated learning time and placements across Children's Services, you'll have a clear pathway to a qualified Social Worker role on successful completion of the programme.

Salary £33,143 - £36,363 💷
Fully funded apprenticeship 🙌
Protected learning time 📚
Flexible and agile working 🏠
Clear route into a Social Worker career 🛣️

Want to find out more? Join one of their virtual information sessions:

Thursday 6 August 2026 | 12pm – 1pm | Register for the 6 August session 👉 https://orlo.uk/tZQtP

Tuesday 18 August 2026 | 3pm – 4pm | Register for the 18 August session 👉 https://orlo.uk/8s83F

Applications open in August, so keep your eyes peeled 👀