"My Name is Emma Campbell, and this is part of my journey, supported by Wolverhampton Adult Education.
Education has never been my strong suit, hence the reason I left school at 16 and went into work. Being unsure of what I wanted to do, I felt it was better to work than stay at school where I struggled. After 15 years working in Children and Young People Services, I wanted to progress in my career by completing a degree. My confidence has always set me back, especially in the area of English. So, I challenged myself to see if I could complete the online Functional Skills Level 2 English course - to see what I could do.
I was sceptical at first with completing an online course and wondered if this would even be right for me, but I need not have worried. The online course turned out to be perfect for me as I have a young child and work full-time so time is at a premium. Due to the course's flexibility, the course seemed to work around me! I had fantastic support from the teacher who would check in with me often, offering on-going guidance and most importantly of all, she empowered me when my confidence was low.
I would say to anyone who is thinking about doing this course to 'JUST DO IT'. It has provided me with the confidence to pursue other avenues of education that I thought would never be possible. I have even gained a promotion at work! Onwards and upwards!"