Adults Move On with improved Skills and Qualifications

Stephen Criddle, the Principal of South Devon College, joined the Brixham Adult and Community Learning team to celebrate the success of 30 adults who had returned to the classroom to update their skills during the last academic year.

Stephen presented certificates to candidates who had studied for the City & Guilds Adult Numeracy and Literacy Certificate and NCFE Volunteering Certificate and NCFE Working with Children and Young People Certificate.

Stephen congratulated them on their endeavours and said “ It is not easy going back to study when you are an adult with a family and work to consider, but you have provided a great example to your children. You have all shown the necessary commitment to pass the on-line test for Numeracy and Literacy or have produced a portfolio of evidence for the Volunteering and Working with Children courses.

English Group L-R:

Linda Ozolina, Mark Rendel (behind), Tracey Jane, Sarah Harper, Mel Criddle, Stephen Criddle Principal South Devon College, Gail Tucker Tutor.

Les Gwinnell who achieved Level 1 Numeracy said “ The classes are well worth it if you put the effort in. Students support each other which I found very helpful. I have done English as well and this has helped me get back to work”.

Sarah Harper has received certificates for NCFE Working with Children and Young People and also Level 2 Literacy Her advice for any prospective students is “Just go for it! A lot of people take their time building up the courage to begin but once you're enrolled you're away”.

Tracey Jane has had a busy year managing to gain qualifications in NCFE Working with Children and Young People and NCFE Volunteering as well as achieving Level 2 Certificates in Literacy and Numeracy.

Tracey said “When I started I was worried about what learning was going to be like now I'm older. Now I've started I can't stop. I take more in because I want to and I know more about life” Tracey has now signed up for the NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants and is continuing her voluntary role at her daughter's school with the Indigo's group.

Mel Criddle obtained Level 2 in Literacy “ I never liked English but I am really pleased that I have now achieved a qualification – and I passed first time!!”

Anyone who would like to improve their skills and qualifications can join sessions next term:

Literacy (English):

Monday 10th January 9.30-11.30am or Tuesday 11th January 7 – 9pm.

Numeracy (Maths):

Tuesday 11th January 7 – 9pm or Wednesday 12th January 9.30-11.30am.