Home Courses Adult learning Skills & qualifications Essential Skills Essential Skills Maths, English and IT are essential skills for the workplace and for life. If you haven’t achieved a GCSE in maths or English (or equivalent) previously, our courses are completely free. We will break down barriers to learning and support you with these essential qualifications to achieve your goals! Please note: Our Essential Skills course (maths and Test The City ) require an assessment to determine your relevant level of study. Assessments have now concluded for the Summer and will re commence in September. Entry Level 3 English Functional Skills Entry Level Maths Functional Skills Essential Digital Skills for Work GCSE English GCSE Maths Level 1 English Functional Skills Level 1 Maths Functional Skills Level 2 English Functional Skills Level 2 Maths Functional Skills Benefits of studying as an adult Improve mental wellbeing. Learning a new skill, or enhancing an existing one, can improve and maintain your mental wellbeing and keep your mind active. Develop your self-confidence. Studying will provide you with a sense of achievement and empowerment as you develop confidence in your own skills. Improve your quality of life. Studying will allow you to become more motivated to improve and learn, and will help you to achieve a sense of self-fulfillment. Reasons to study as an adult: To get back into education or gain a qualification To learn a new skill or keep your mind active To meet new friends or develop an interest To progress your career or embark on a new one To achieve a lifelong ambition or take on a new challenge Sunderland College Bede Campus, City Campus, Washington Campus 0300 770 8000 info@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk Courses Experience The college Apprenticeships Employers Governance Vacancies Moodle Staff Email Student Email Cookie Information Accessibility Privacy and legal information Complaints Procedure Procurement Website by Itineris Share