Recently, our flexible Supported Study area has proved to be very popular with students. The relaxed and informal atmosphere allows adults to feel in control ot their own learning and, because tuition is on hand when needed, students can arrive and leave at times to suit themselves. Some students come along two or three times each week and many have felt that learning skills develop more quickly. Where students are interested in going on further in education, we can offer first qualifications which can help adults make the move to college or into employment. Many adults returning to education for the first time take the chance to brush up on their basic education skills and we welcome drop-in enquiries at any time the Centre is open.
All basic skills work is treated confidentially.
What the Needs are in Dundee Based on recent figures, it is estimated that approximately 15,500 adults in the city of Dundee have significant difficulties with reading, writing or basic arithmetic. This can range from basic reading of newspapers, instructions and reading to children to improving writing and spelling for filling up forms or for work or college. Each year, we work with approximately 300 new students who will stay with us for anything from a few weeks to two to three years, depending on need. Tuition will always start with what is most important and useful to the individual student and the pace and methods of work will be based on the individual's needs. If you would like to find out more about adult literacy and basic skills work in Dundee, please contact Don Mackie - Team Leader, or the Duty Officer at the address below.