Lifelong Learning – Adult Literacy & Numeracy, and ESOL
Lifelong Learning and Employability’s Adult Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL offers courses and one to one support for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, using numbers and basic computer skills.
Service Description
Midlothian Council has a range of services to support the mental health of residents in the county, as well as the Healthy Working Lives programme for its employees. All services are open to all and accessible, with friendly and welcoming staff. If the council cannot help, you will be signposted to another appropriate local service.
The team also offer help with driving test theory and have lipreading classes for those with acquired hearing loss. Learners can work towards an SQA certificate in Communications, Numeracy, Basic IT and Steps to Employment. Classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) take place throughout Midlothian to enable people to develop their skills in written and spoken English and gain qualifications.
Service Categories
Eligibility
Intended Client Groups:
- Other
- People who have identified their learning goals as that of everyday English &/or Maths
Applicants for this service should also meet this condition:
Potential learner must have literacy or numeracy goals and be able to articulate the kinds of difficulties they have in their everyday, daily life.
People who do not speak English as their first language who are looking to improve their English skills.
Referral
Self Referral
This service accepts direct self referrals.
Agency Referral
a very wide range of agencies
By Appointment
This service is available by appointment only.
Contact Info. & Service Address
3 Eskdaill Court
Dalkeith
EH22 1AG
Service Contact
Tel: 0131 270 8904
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/284/adult_and_community_classes/134/help_with_reading_writing_and_maths
Facilities & Access
This service has the following facilities:
- Public Parking
We're based in the centre of Dalkeith - Wheelchair Access
- Creche facilities are not available at this location.
Transport
Public Transport Information
Any route to centre of Dalkeith.
Staff can go to community venues across Midlothian to meet potential MALANI learner initially. After joining a groups, you will have to make your own way there on a regular weekly basis.
Provider's Name: Midlothian Council
Type: Local Council
Midlothian Council is one of the 32 Local Government councils in Scotland covering the Midlothian area.