Interested in learning? Want to learn basic skills or study for a degree? Looking for courses online or located in Shropshire?
Please note: We have contained websites in this section for parents to help their children to learn at home and as a family. You will find children's education sites in the Children's section here
Listed below in alphabetical order is a whole range of websites with information about courses, course providers, training, basic skills etc. There is an alphabetical quick menu below.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
| If you are a course provider wishing to put your link on our website, please contact Val Lewis, Switch on Shropshire Community ICT Adviser |
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| IMPORTANT: Whilst these links are provided as useful resources, Switch on Shropshire is not liable for the content on external websites. Please read our Disclaimer for further information. |
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ACE (Adult and Community Education in Shropshire)
 | www.shrewsbury.ac.uk/ace
ACE is an extended partnership between Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology, The University of Birmingham, Shrewsbury Learning Centre at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and The Gateway with the support of the County Council.
ACE lists the extensive programme of courses which are provided for the community allowing people of all ages to join practical weekend workshops, update their knowledge of computers, learn new languages, brush up on basic skills or even study towards a degree. |
| BBC Languages | www.bbc.co.uk/languages
Want to learn another language? You could try the BBC Language website where there are a range of fantastic resources to help you learn up to 7 different languages. |
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BBC Learning
 | www.bbc.co.uk/learning
- Online learning, support and advice
- Basic skills / Skillswise
- Online course search
- Adult learning, Children's learning
- Cars, Crafts, IT, Languages, Media, Personal Development
- Returning to Learning - A step-by-step guide
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| BBC Parenting | www.bbc.co.uk/parenting |
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| Bishop's Castle Community College | www.cocobc.org |
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Community Kit
| www.communitykit.ik.com
The Community Website Builder allows registered UK charities, non-profit making organisations and volunteer led groups or organisations to build and maintain their own website free of charge. |
| Gateway Education & Arts Centre, Shrewsbury | www.shropshire.gov.uk/gateway.nsf
The Gateway Education and Arts Centre was a gift to the people of Shrewsbury and Shropshire from Roy Fletcher and is maintained by Shropshire County Council. |
Learn Direct
 | www.learndirect.co.uk
- hundreds of specially created online courses in computers, office skills and self development, designed so that you can learn at a time, place and pace to suit your needs.
- information on our network of over 2,000 learndirect centres to help you with your local learning needs
impartial information and advice on over 900,000 courses from providers throughout the UK
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| Ludlow College | www.ludlow-college.ac.uk |
Money Matters to Me
| www.moneymatterstome.co.uk
Money Matters to Me is an online learning resource based on the FSA and DfES framework for financial literacy. It was developed in close partnership with the Prudential and is intended for both individual users as well as adult education tutors. Materials can be downloaded for free and customised. It is targeted at families 25 - 50 years. |
New Deal
 | www.newdeal.gov.uk
Get into work with confidence
New Deal is a key part of the Government's strategy to get people back to work. It gives people on benefits the help and support they need to look for work, including training and job preparation. |
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| NGfL - National Grid for Learning | www.ngfl.gov.uk- Lots of good adult education links to various websites from the NGfL website
- Can also search their learning resource directory for Children under 11, 11-16s, 16+
- Games, quizzes, museum information and much more
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| NIACE - Basic Skills links | www.niace.org.uk/Research/BasicSkills/links.htm- Various Literacy, Language and Numeracy links provided by NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales)
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Parents Centre
| www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Helping you to help your child. Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare. |
Shrewsbury College
| www.shrewsbury.ac.uk- Formerly Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
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Shrewsbury Sixth Form College
 | www.ssfc.ac.uk/adulted/new/new.html
Lifelong Learning Courses for Adults including:- Creative felt or rag work
- Get started with computers for the over 50s
- Get started with computers, wine or digital photography
- French, Italian, Spanish and Russian courses for beginners
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| Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities | www.skill.org.uk- Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities. Skill is a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK
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| Skills for Life Course Finder | www.skillsforlifecoursefinder.com |
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STIAG
 | www.stiag.org.uk/index2.html
The Shropshire and Telford Information, Advice and Guidance Partnership (STIAG) exists to provide information on learning or work in Shropshire.
That can include everything from finding a quiet place to study to starting a new job, from getting started in Higher Education to needing to sort out child care so you can work. |
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| SureStart | www.surestart.gov.uk- Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
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| Walford & North Shropshire College | www.walford-college.ac.uk |
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| Web English Teacher | www.webenglishteacher.com |
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West Midland Learning Directory
| www.wmld.org
The West Midlands Learning Directory is a signpost to some of the finest learning resources in the region. This resource is continually being updated for the benefit of all adults who are seeking relevant personal and business improvement training that can be delivered at home, work or at a learning centre.- For individuals - assistance from the Advice, Information and Guidance Service, and Connexion regional services (including the NHS).
- For employers - advice on upskilling staff, free help with Skills for Life or business courses.
- For West Midlands Union Learning Representatives - access to TUC-WM information
- Providers - a new page with the latest toolkit information
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