Adult Education Wolverhampton is a local authority provider of community learning and skills. The Service is part of Wolverhampton City Council and is currently located within the Education Directorate where it sits in the People division. The Cabinet Member for Schools, Skills and Learning has responsibility for the Service.

Mission

Our mission is to make a positive difference to individuals and the communities of Wolverhampton, especially those who live in the City’s priority neighbourhoods, by providing learning programmes that help with employment and personal development. Read our full mission statement

Courses on offer

We provide courses from Entry Level to Level 3 that lead to nationally recognised qualifications in vocational subjects, English, Maths and IT. We also provide a wide range of non-accredited courses for personal development, health and well being.

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Funding

The majority of provision is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and a small amount by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The Education & Skills Funding Agency works with the European Social Fund (ESF), which funds programmes and initiatives for improving employment opportunities. For further information on the ESF visit their website.

Venues

We deliver education and training throughout the City, often working in partnership with schools, community and voluntary organisations and other training providers. Adult Education Wolverhampton currently operates from two main centres within the City - Old Hall Street and The Maltings.

Ofsted

Adult Education Wolverhampton was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2019.  You can read some of the very positive comments Ofsted made about us here. View our Ofsted Report