Adult Learners 19+
Adult Learning at Kirklees College
At Kirklees College we are here to support you across all areas of learning, from hobbies to degrees courses, whatever you’re looking to learn, we can help you achieve your goal. We have hundreds of courses to choose from, either online or at one of our college campuses. Whether you are looking to impress with a new skill, gain a new qualification or upskill in your current role, there is no better place to start than Kirklees College.
If you’re looking to return to the work place, an Apprenticeship maybe right for you. Apprenticeships can offer so many opportunities to train in a new profession, upskill or get back in to the work place. You can quickly and easily search all our courses, from adult part-time and short courses, apprenticeships to online learning, simply click on the link to right and see where we can take you.
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Everything you need to know
In some subjects yes, classes could be mixed age groups, with 19+ students working alongside 16–18 year olds. This is usually in very practical subjects, for example, Construction and Hair and Beauty classes.
In some subjects, we have adult-only groups, e.g. Access and Counselling, but it depends on the course you are studying.
We offer a range of English and maths qualifications for adults that take place during the day or on an evening. You can study at one of our main centres (Huddersfield or Dewsbury) or in the community. These courses are usually free to anyone who is eligible to study in the UK.
That depends on the course you have chosen to study. Some courses could be eligible for fee remission. Our Customer Service Team will assess you based on some basic personal information to see if you qualify for a free course. If you do have to pay, then it could be that you can pay in instalments, or the course could be eligible for a student loan.
The college Information Team can provide guidance with this, please contact them on 01484 437070 or email info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Some courses which are funded by central government have been transferred to funding from local areas under devolution deals.
If you live in one of these areas (e.g Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region), we cannot claim any funding for your studies, therefore we will contact you and reserve the right to ask you to pay full course fees , or you can withdraw your request to join the course.
Multiply
Multiply is a free maths programme funded by the Department for Education as part of the government’s Levelling Up programme. Kirklees College has partnered with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to deliver the scheme and support adults with additional maths sessions, which are being delivered in small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
WYCA recently filmed some of our current Multiply students to see how the programme has improved their skills. Lorraine, Maria and Lubna described how the programme has helped with their maths understanding and confidence and how Multiply has supported with managing budgeting, spending and children’s homework.
Multiply is available to any and all existing 19+ students at Kirklees College who do not currently hold a maths GCSE or equivalent. If you’re already a Kirklees College student and you are interested in learning more about the Multiply programme, contact Lindy Kelly, Multiply Development Lead at info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Sessions are held either in person at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury, or online via Teams. Each session lasts between one and two hours and will be in addition to your normal maths class.
Funding and Eligibility
The Adult programme is funded through the devolved Adult Education Budget for West Yorkshire. The Mayor of West Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are investing £65 million a year to improve skills across West Yorkshire – particularly among those who need it most.
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Any adult over the age of 19 is eligible for support through the Adult Education Budget. In particular, the following people are entitled to fully funded access to training:
- Unemployed and seeking work
- Wanting to achieve Level 2 in maths or English for the first time
- Earning less than £21,255 year
- Wanting to achieve basic digital skills
- Wanting to achieve your first full Level 2 or Level 3 (GCSE or A Level equivalent) qualification
If you meet these criteria and want further information about funding your course, please contact the Course Information team.
The Multiply Programme
Multiply is a free maths programme funded by the Department for Education as part of the government’s Levelling Up programme. Kirklees College has partnered with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to deliver the scheme and support adults with additional maths sessions, which are being delivered in small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
WYCA recently filmed some of our current Multiply students to see how the programme has improved their skills. Lorraine, Maria and Lubna described how the programme has helped with their maths understanding and confidence and how Multiply has supported with managing budgeting, spending and children’s homework.
Multiply is available to any and all existing 19+ students at Kirklees College who do not currently hold a maths GCSE or equivalent. If you’re already a Kirklees College student and you are interested in learning more about the Multiply programme, contact Lindy Kelly, Multiply Development Lead at info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Sessions are held either in person at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury, or online via Teams. Each session lasts between one and two hours and will be in addition to your normal maths class.
