Help to Learn - Resources
 LEARNDIRECT
learndirect
has been developed by Ufi (University for industry) with a remit
from government to provide high quality post-16
learning
Telephone Helpline is on 0800 100 900
City of Sunderland Helpline - 0191 5116000 | Sunderland
University Course Helpline - 0191 515 3000
Non-English speakers
The national learning advice line has been set up by
learndirect to provide non-English speaking people
with access to free information on courses, learning
providers and funding.
The advice line currently caters for three languages
and is available Monday to Friday between the hours
of 9.00 am–5.00 pm:
Punjabi: 0800 093 1333, Sylheti: 0800 093 1444, Somali: 0800 093 1555
If you don't speak English very well, visit the BBC's
Learning English website for help and guidance.
Online resources
If you're inexperienced at using the internet, visit
the BBC's Webwise site. The BBC also has a learning
for adults website that has useful resources, particularly
for basic skills and languages.
BBC
adult learning (external link)
Basic
skills (external
link)
Parents Online
Many parents can feel out of touch with their children’s
learning and especially with the internet. Parents
Online is a site which encourages parents to actively
support and encourage their child with learning online.
You never know - it might give you the confidence and
inspiration to learn something new yourself!
Parents
Online website (external link)
Learning professionals
If you work in adult learning, you may find the Department
of Education and Skills' Lifelong Learning website
helpful. Lifelong
Learning website (external link)
 
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