"Inspired by my daughter I started An Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) in 2022 and have progressed through the levels to my current course where I and studying for a BSL Level 2 qualification. Learning has been a wonderful experience so attending classes is a joy, I never want to miss one. With BSL being a visual language it's so much easier to learn in a classroom environment as visual gestures and eye contact are essential to learning this language. Good attendance is important, missing sessions is just not beneficial. I was a stay-at-home for 12 years and now my learning journey has given me the confidence to apply for work and my qualifications have enabled me the opportunity to secure a job as a Lunchtime Supervisor. A great starting point that fits around my family. Being a stay-at-home was a wonderful privilege but now it's time for me to learn and progress. My confidence has soared and I am now no longer just my husband's wife and my daughter's mum. I am excited abou...

"I first joined Adult Education Wolverhampton's (AEW) Family Learning classes at my son's school and it seemed like a natural progression to continue my studies with them. I am originally from Romania so I needed to develop my communication skills. This would enable me to live a fuller life here in the UK, giving me more opportunities to develop and integrate into the community and help me to develop further skills to better my chances of future employment. Attending classes boosted my confidence and I started interpreting for fellow Romanians. This led to me enrolling on a 'Community Interpreter' course which helped me to gain the necessary skills to better help the community. I have completed Maths, English, and Access to Higher Education and in September 2023 I joined a Parent Ambassadors course which helped me to secure a part-time position as a Parent Ambassador. As a parent Ambassador, I not only work with parents but have started working with nursery and reception helping suppor...

Adult Education Wolverhampton would like to congratulate Washington Shearer on his learning achievements and is proud to announce that he has been chosen by the Festival of learning for the National Return to Learning Award'.The Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. The mission is to highlight the benefits of learning, celebrate achievements of adults who have used learning to transform their lives, and to encourage everyone to embrace lifelong learning.Each year Adult Education nominates a number of individuals from across the Service. This year Adult Education Wolverhampton are proud to announce that 3 of our students have been recognised for their achievements.  Washington's Story Whilst serving a five and a half year prison sentence I seriously started to think about the need to change my life. All my adult life I had hidden the fact that I couldn't read or write; I felt ashamed and embarrassed when faced with endless forms to fill in...