Need help with your reading, writing and numbers?

Ring learndirect Careers Advice on 0800 100 900 for advice on how to boost your skills!

• lots of people have problems with reading, writing and numbers - so don't be embarrassed
• it's not like going back to school - there will be other people just like you
• the tutors will help you - they will make sure you are on the right course

Why are reading, writing and numbers important?

Reading, writing and numbers are important when you need to:

• fill in a form
• send an email
• read a timetable
• send a text
• use the internet
• buy things
• read the paper.

How could improving my reading, writing and numbers help me?

It could help you to:

• get a better job
• go on to further study
• help your children with their school work
• improve your self-confidence
• make better decisions about things like money.

I'm ready to go for it. What should I think about first?

What sort of course?
Do you need to start from the beginning or do you just need to brush up certain skills?

Which way to learn?
Would you like to learn in a group or study on your own? Maybe you'd like a tutor to work with you one-to-one.

What about a qualification?
Most reading, writing and numbers courses lead to a qualification. This can help if you're doing the course for work reasons or planning to do further courses.

Where can I do a course?

Reading, writing and numbers courses are run in further education colleges, adult education and community centres, libraries and learndirect centres. You can also ask for more information at nextstep centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux.

Will I have to pay?

Many reading, writing and numbers courses are free.

I'm still not sure!

Take the first step by calling learndirect on 0800 100 900. Our advisers can tell you what's involved and find a course to suit you. Lines are open from 8am to 10pm seven days a week and all calls are confidential. You can also email an adviser or request a call back at a time to suit you.