English and maths

Digital Technology – Can We Live Without It?

This short English and maths course will help you to improve your skills whilst, investigating the impacts that digital technology has on society.

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

25 April 2023 - 26 April 2023
20 June 2023 - 21 June 2023

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

Are we too reliant on digital technology? Is that a good or a bad thing? How would you feel if you didn’t have your mobile device? This short English and maths course will help you to improve your skills whilst, investigating the impacts that digital technology has on society. Challenge your own opinions and learn to look at things from another viewpoint.

You will learn about:

Look at the statistics around Digital Dependency
Review the pros and cons of a digital world – debate on for or against
Interpret and evaluate graphs and data on digital devices

What can this course lead to?

Functional Skills qualifications in English

Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths

Course session dates

Session dates for 25 April 2023 - 26 April 2023

Tuesday 25 Apr 2023 to Wednesday 26 Apr 2023

Session dates for 20 June 2023 - 21 June 2023

Tuesday 20 Jun 2023 to Wednesday 21 Jun 2023

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Students come to us to get those "magic key" English and maths qualifications that will open doors to their futures. We know that our students can arrive with mixed feelings about these subjects, so our job is to create a safe and welcoming space to develop confidence as well as these essential skills. When you come to study with us, you will be supported to start at the right level for you and to progress at your own pace to succeed

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Ruth North Lead Tutor, English and Maths

“I am enjoying being back in education - learning, meeting awsome people and getting my confidence back.” - Craig
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Great tutors for Maths, and all the staff are helpful and friendly.

Everyone I've met has been great, from the teaching staff to cleaning staff, all really friendly and welcoming. The gardens and grounds are amazing. I'm so glad to be able to study here.

Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.