Education
 

So my case manager is kinda rubbish.
And I would like to do something education-y that is cheap (preferably free) to do, and is not too much of a commitment. (something on a once-weekly basis would be ideal - for a set time-span)

Unfortunately, I've got A-levels and stuff, so I can't get the free GCSE courses that are available here. Or any of the level 2 courses that are free if you haven't got a level 2+ qualification.

I've been to uni but had to drop out after 2 years. Only officially completed the first year.


Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts as to cheap/free qualifications or courses, or something like that. I'm in Norfolk (England).
Or maybe where I can get money towards education.

Thanks

(p.s. hope I put this in the right place)

I have a-levels and part of a degree, but due to being on JSA I have gotten a few courses for free. If you are on JSA may be worth speaking to the job centre to see if they know of anything, or just go round the local colleges and ask about night classes?

in some places the council does some educational things too, not sure if that's everywhere but I know a few places do

I'm on ESA at the moment (Support Group). I think all the local adult education stuff is at the full price if you're in the Support Group. (I did do a dressmaking course last year at the cheaper rate but I was still in assessment then)

I hadn't thought of night classes. I'm not sure there is much on offer around here though. (also, there's the cost of it :doze: )

Thankyou Shadow :)

I'm under 24, and more loans isn't a good idea (already got 2 years of uni loans)
:(

a lot of night classes have discounts for people on benefits, it's worth asking about anyway :)

I will do :) thanks

Here are some options
Futurelearn.com
Coursere
Open University
ICS
My distance learning college
elearn
local libraries
county council adult learning dept

The WEA (Workers' Educational Association - you don't have to be in work) offer low-cost courses across the country.

http://www.wea.org.uk/