Adult Education Wolverhampton

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Welcome Back Everyone,
We hope you all had an enjoyable half-term break and you are ready to return to your classes. We wish you the very best with your learning this term.
If you need to remind yourself when your course starts, please click below to find out more.

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During November AEW will be delivering Debt and Health in libraries, Family Hubs across the city and two dates at AEW's Old Hall Street site. Debt and Health will focus on the importance of budgeting, identifying ways to save money on household bills, understanding different types of debt, ways to avoid debt and where to go for help if someone gets into debt. Apply to attend a 2 hour 30 minute course at
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Happy Halloween!

Plan for the Pinch goes from strength to strength! During November, AEW will be delivering Debt and Health in libraries, Family Hubs across the city and two dates at AEW's Old Hall Street site.

Debt and Health will focus on the importance of budgeting, identifying ways to save money on household bills, understanding different types of debt, ways to avoid debt and where to go for help if someone gets into debt. Why not apply to attend a 2 hour 30 minute course at
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AEW would like to thank all of our students and staff for a fantastic start to this academic year and wish you all a very happy half-term break. Enjoy a well-deserved rest!

Working in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, Access to Health Professional students and Pre-Access students have the unique opportunity to attend and participate in practical scientific experiments in their start of the art facilities. AEW Access to HE and Pre-Access to HE students work alongside university students to learn vital scientific skills in readiness to progress to university next year.

Sustainability in practice
Over the last few weeks Life Skills students on our everyday living skills classes have been exploring sustainable living and learning about how the everyday items we buy affect the environment we live in.
This week a group of students attended a sustainability walk and talk with ‘Forestry England’ at Cannock Chase. Students learnt about how they manage the forest to create a sustainable source of wood for a number of industries including to make every day products such as furniture.
Students took part in a walk amongst the trees, identifying species of trees providing an opportunity to discuss some of the issues faced by ‘Forestry England’ in managing the forests. These include the human impact, the impact of animals, disease and pests.
After this, they enjoyed some time developing their communication, problem solving and teamwork skills while den building.
The students would like to say a huge thank you to Jacqui from ‘Forestry England’ for delivering an enjoyable and informative session.

Dreamt of going to university to study for the career of your dreams and don’t have the qualifications?
Come to our Higher Education Fair at Adult Education Wolverhampton on 15th November to find out more.
Universities attending from West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Find out about Access to Higher Education programmes that will be starting in January 2024. Access to Higher Education Health Professional students will be promoting health and wellbeing (10 -12 noon).

Date: 15th November 2023
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Adult Education Wolverhampton,
Old Hall Street, Foyer Building, WV1 3AU
E: [email protected]
T: 01902 558180

Our Life Skills Everyday Living skills classes support students to gain the skills they require to lead a healthy life, reducing their dependency on others and increasing their independence. Students build on their personal development: improving confidence, developing social interaction, improving communication skills, relationships and developing resilience.

In response to students and parents/carers who have requested this type of delivery, the room is equipped with everyday items used within the home and is used to replicate everyday situations, allowing students to develop their domestic skills. These skills include making beds, cleaning, washing laundry, washing up and ironing. Students also have access to a microwave, toaster and kettle, which can be used to make simple meals and snacks.

Health and safety is a key aspect as students practice and repeat processes to learn how to perform tasks within the home in a safe environment. Support is gradually removed to increase students' independence.

This week, students have been carrying out everyday tasks, such as making a bed, washing and ironing. Students made themselves a hot drink, after which they washed and dried the mugs and spoons they used. They then washed the tea towels which had been used and hung them to dry. Some students had a go at using the iron while others cleaned the room, using the vacuum, brush and cleaning the work surfaces.
Well done to you all; excellent job!
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AEW will be at the Wolverhampton Jobs Fair at the Molineux Stadium tomorrow. Come and see us
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Following the success of the SEND Jobs Fair held at Dunstall Racecourse on Friday 20th, October, Leanne and Kath had the pleasure of meeting a wide range of individuals from across the city during the pre-booked event. AEW were in attendance to promote a range of courses, including life skills and the supported internship and employment programme.

To prepare students for HE progression
University of Wolverhampton visited AEW to advise Access to Higher Education Business and Law, Health Professionals and Social Science Diplomas students on how to prepare for a university interview. Students were shown and had the opportunity to practice interview techniques. They were given valuable pointers to enhance their non-verbal skills to appear welcoming, engaged and motivated, as well as how to expand answers to key questions with relevant examples.

The Wolverhampton Jobs Fair is on Wednesday, 25th October 2023, at Molineux Stadium, 10am to 1pm, free to attend.

Visit Adult Education Wolverhampton at the event and see how we can help you to prepare for employment.
Additionally, you can:
- Apply for jobs on the day directly with employers.
- Meet and speak to HR teams face to face rather than online.
- Discover new job opportunities in sectors you hadn’t even considered.
- Find career advice and CV advice.
- More than just jobs at the event. Find apprenticeships, training courses and self-employed opportunities as well.
The Jobs Fair is free to attend for anyone looking for a job.
Speak face-to-face with various employers on the day.

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MULTIPLY – Plan for the Pinch
Grow your confidence in dealing with everyday money matters.
Part of our maths Multiply project these short courses will help you to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Subjects include, shopping smarter, fuel poverty, debt and health. The courses will support you to look at your own finances so that you can plan for the future and start to make savings. If you enjoy the courses you will be able to progress onto other maths courses.

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To prepare students for academic writing requirements.
Access to Higher Education Business and Law, Health Professionals and Social Science Diplomas students visited University of Wolverhampton’s library. With guidance from the academic staff students were shown how to find books, periodicals and to search for articles in the University’s vast database of resources. After successfully finding specific information students had an academic writing workshop on how to plan and structure an essay.

The Exploring the Community Life Skills group visited Eastside City Park in Birmingham to learn about sustainability. They discovered that it opened in 2013 and had been the first new city centre park built in over 130 years. It was built on a brownfield site and has 310 trees to help improve the air quality and provide homes for insects, birds and small mammals. It is easily reached by bus, and there are cycle routes and racks to help reduce traffic in the area. The students all agreed that green spaces are really important in built-up areas and benefit the local community.

Celebrating Black History Month in our Family Learning ICT Classes with Kully Basi at St. Lukes Primary School.

Empowering students with learning disabilities: Careers Guidance visit to The Maltings

Identifying the path to achieve a long-term goal can be a daunting task for our students with learning disabilities, as it often signifies embarking on a lengthy journey.

This year, we have taken steps to make things clearer. Leanne Cooper, the careers guidance officer from the Student Services team visited Life Skills classes at The Maltings to explain how she could support our students on their learning journey. Some students decided to meet with Leanne right away, while for others, it will happen gradually over the year. Leanne will be available to meet with students at The Maltings every month.

This meeting also provided our students with an opportunity to meet Leanne face-to-face, who is one of our safeguarding team members.

Through steadfast support, progress becomes the bridge to achievement!

Adult Education Wolverhampton is supporting World Mental Health Day, which takes place on 10 October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’.
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health.
Adult Education Wolverhampton continues to promote the importance of engaging in education and the ways in which it can help to improve mental health and wellbeing. The effect of taking part in group activities to learn new skills and to update existing skills can be really positive. If you think that taking part in a learning activity could help you, check out our website www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk to find out what’s on offer.

The 20th annual Recycle Week will take place from 16th - 22nd October 2023. This year's theme is The Big Recycling Hunt, and the campaign is a week of action that brings the nation together to recycle more of the right things more often.

AEW is celebrating Black History Month, which is widely regarded as one of the most prominent cultural celebrations of the year. Honouring the invaluable contributions made to society by people of Black heritage and their communities. The theme for Black History Month 2023 is 'Saluting our Sisters'. It highlights Black women's crucial role in shaping history, inspiring change and building communities.
“Almost always, the creative, dedicated minority has made the world better” ― Martin Luther King Jr
“Unless I am allowed to tell the story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at all.” ― Mary Seacole

"The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings; now for October eves!" – Humbert Wolfe.

Autumn is an excellent time to sit down and think about the future and new challenges. We can help you take the first step into your future. https://ow.ly/rQjt50PPBzM

Come and visit Adult Education Wolverhampton at the SEND careers fair on Friday, 20 October, 9:00-3:30.
Meet some of the team and find out about your options after leaving school. We focus on preparing you for independent living and moving you closer to employment, which might include a one-year Supported internship or Supported Employment programme.
Parents, carers, schools and potential exhibitors are asked to reserve their places by Friday, 6 October 2023 by visiting https://ow.ly/cRZ150PT8RM.

Judith Williams – AEW Volunteer

"I have always worked in a support role, but due to health problems, I was unable to continue working in the manual capacity essential to my role in care. As a person, I want to help make a difference so wherever possible, I volunteer. Over the years, supporting friends and family has been my main focus. I believe that helping people in any capacity is a massive reward in itself. Thinking about gaining additional skills I picked up a leaflet for the Open Day at Adult Education Wolverhampton (AEW). Initially the intention was to enrol on courses that would give me the skills to pursue a less manual career. However, it also presented the opportunity to enquire about volunteering at the event. On Saturday 24th June I volunteered at Adult Education for the first time. What a great day. I met people from all different walks of like and feel that I have learnt and benefited from the experience. This was my first-time volunteering with the public but it will not be the last.

I believe that we never stop learning, and in supporting others, we share our knowledge and gain from theirs.

Since the Open Day, I have registered to enrol on British Sign Language (BSL) and Digital skills courses and have applied for a position as a Support Worker. Volunteering really does make a difference and it has already started to make a difference for me."

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With new research showing that taking an adult education class could help lower the risk of developing dementia, people are encouraged to learn about some of the lifelong learning on offer through Adult Education Wolverhampton.
A study of 282,421 people in the UK Biobank, which holds genetic, health, and medical information from approximately half a million British volunteers, found that middle-aged and senior citizens in adult education have a 19% reduced chance of developing the condition within five years.

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“Education doesn’t just make us smarter. It makes us whole. “- Jill Biden

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Dyslexia Awareness Week, 2 - 8 Oct 2023, AEW is helping to celebrate all our unique qualities. The theme is , and if you want to find out more about dyslexia,
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Serena Boparai

Pre Access / AEW volunteer

"I left school at 16 with very little to show for it. I wasn’t motivated and struggled with my qualifications. After trying a year at college, I decided to skip my education and go straight into work.

At 35 and after trying my hand at a multitude of different jobs I decided it was time to focus and find a long-term career. A friend recommended Adult Education Wolverhampton (AEW) so in September 2022 I enrolled on to a Pre-Access Course, a time in my life where I could start my journey to a career choice and not just another job.

At 35 learning was a completely different experience AEW is a friendly place where I found like-minded people and teachers that taught in a style that motivated me and made me want to learn more. In September, I will be moving onto the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Science. I plan to compete another year and hopefully move on to a degree course specialising in psychology.

Not only is AEW giving me the skills to progress but I have also started to volunteer for them at service events. An activity that has helped to build my confidence and given me another completely new work experience."

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We aim to inspire the people of Wolverhampton with our high-quality courses. We want you to get lifelong learning habits and reap the benefits of learning new skills. For more info on subjects available:
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“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” - Oprah Winfrey

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Teaching English as a language can be a rewarding career path, whether you plan to teach in the UK, online or abroad. You can develop your teaching skills, experience new opportunities, travel the world, enjoy greater flexibility and develop transferable workplace skills.
Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA) is an initial teaching qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of teaching opportunities.
Enquire now; next course starts in April 2024. .
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Students starting their ESOL for Work pathway spent their first class discussing what Health and Social Care meant to them. Lots of insightful discussion was had by the group and their teacher and they are looking forward to learning more about the sector in the coming weeks ahead.
ESOL for Work pathways at Adult Education Wolverhampton allows students to study a vocational course alongside developing their language skills in an ESOL Level 1 course. Pathways are currently being offered in Care, Business and Retail, Sewing and Fashion and Hospitality.
Anyone interested in learning more about these courses should access our website https://www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk/ to find out more and enquiry.

Are you interested in developing a rewarding adult health and social care career?
If you would like to take on a caring, challenging, yet very rewarding role, then our courses will help prepare you.

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"You can never be overdressed or overeducated" - Oscar Wilde.

Apply now and start on the path towards the career of your dreams. Courses will help you find work if English is not your first language. Learn the skills needed to get an entry-level job while you continue to develop your language and communication skills.

Come to Adult Education Wolverhampton because you will:
• gain a qualification valued by employers.
• gain a valuable addition to your CV.
• develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in
your subject area.
• study in an adult environment.
• be able to access help to pay for your course e.g.
course fees, resources, travel, childcare, laptop loan.
• learn from expert teachers who are fully qualified
and experienced.
• be given a FREE Microsoft Office 365 account.
• develop your English whilst learning about your
chosen pathway.

These courses are ideal if you already have a full ESOL Entry 3 qualification or your skills check shows that you are working at ESOL Level 1.
All courses vary in length. For most students courses will be free, ask for more information about eligibility.

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“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
― Zig Ziglar

What a great opportunity to speak to advisors, employers, hear from guest speakers, and receive advice and information to help you find your perfect role.

Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre - Thursday, September 21st, 2-6pm.

Are you ready for a career change? Are you looking for support with training for that new role?
Join us at the newly-refurbished Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre for our Skills and Jobs Fair, where you can speak to employers and training providers and discover new opportunities.
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One of the best ways to open doors in life is to improve your reading, writing and communication skills. Studying English helps you express yourself more confidently in all sorts of situations. Good reading, writing and communication skills are crucial to getting a good job, succeeding when studying other subjects, and coping well with everyday life.
We have English classes for anyone who needs to start with the very first steps in reading and writing or for those who want to read, write and communicate better. You can work towards qualifications including Functional Skills English from Entry Level up to Level 2 and English GCSE.

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There is still time to enrol!
Take the time to learn a new skill and re-light your future. Get in touch to find out more.
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