Whether you want to learn for leisure or a qualification then Sussex has the answer for you. Across the county there is a vast amount of support and courses available to enable you to continuously develop be it professionally or on a personal level.

Within this section you will find information on the different types of adult education available, where you can access support and guidance to make an informed choice on the learning you wish to undertake and projects that we are involved with.

CPD opportunities for Employers and College Personnel can also be located within this website. Please click on the relevant links:

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Opportunities for Adults

4 Free Tuition - (Level 2)
Free tuition is now available for all Adults who:
4 Are aged over 19
4 Do not have a full Level 2 qualification (NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds or 5 GCSEs grades A-C).
Want to know more? Call 0800 100 900
(Some Adults may be eligible for free tuition to Level 3)

4 Adult Learning Grant
If you are aged 19 or over you can receive a grant of up to £30 a week to study a Level 2 or 3 qualification. Whether you get the full £30 depends on your household income (If you study more than 12 hours and earn less than £30,000 a year). Want to know more? Call 0800 100 900 or visit www.adultlearninggrant.com

4 Adult Learning
For more information please visit
www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp
www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning

4 Learner Support Fund
Even if you do not qualify for free tuition or an Adult Learning Grant, ask at your local college about the Learner Support Fund. This could be available to help you with other costs stopping you from doing a course, such as transport or childcare.

4 Skills For Life (FREE)
To order a free information pack about free literacy, numeracy and language learning or for information about courses in your area call 0800 100 900 or www.dfes.gov.uk/get-on or contact your nearest provider, details of which can be found in the Adult Education page.


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