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College pledges commitment to adult learning despite cuts
12 September 2011
City College Brighton and Hove, recently praised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, has pledged its commitment to adult learning despite adult learning budgets being slashed by 25% by the coalition government and colleges being instructed to decrease the level of their subsidy to 50% as the government believes learners, or their employers, should pay more of the costs of their courses.
'It’s a really challenging time for Colleges across the country when it comes to providing adult learning', says Heather Shaw. 'However, as Brighton & Hove’s community college, opportunities for lifelong learning must remain a fundamental part of what we offer so we’re continuing to provide hundreds of weekday, evening and weekend courses both at the College and at local community venues. It’s important that we’re still offering as much variety as possible so our courses still include the arty and creative side of learning alongside languages and practical courses in areas such as cookery or computing. Enrolling on a community learning or adult part-time course isn’t just a great way to learn a new skill or gain a qualification but is also a confidence booster, providing the opportunity to meet new people and improve health and wellbeing.'
Adult learning at City College
City College can waive tuition fees for unemployed people on state benefits who are applying for an Adult (19+) qualification this Autumn. To be eligible, applicants will have to sign a self declaration form at their enrolment session that states they are currently unemployed, in receipt of a state benefit, want to enter employment and need additional skills to do so.
For more information on adult education and community learning at City College, call 01273 667759 or email info@ccb.ac.uk Course information can also be found on the College website at www.ccb.ac.uk
For City College media enquiries, please call Brian Bell, Marketing Communications Officer, on 01273 667788 Ext. 488 or email bb1@ccb.ac.uk website www.ccb.ac.uk
About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton and praised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in their June 2011 report, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year, 2,000 full-time, 7,000 part-time, almost 400 Higher Education and 400 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its ‘City Business Skills’ department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.
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