Enrol on English and Maths courses

BESA has English and maths courses and qualifications starting from April 2024

Take a look at our upcoming courses

• Supporting your Year 6 children with their upcoming Math SATS tests

• Building confidence with number skills through creative activities with Multiply

These courses are funded for adult residents aged 19 years and above in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough.

*Vouchers for learning are available subject to meeting the funding criteria.

English courses

Communication at Work course

Starting on 22 April 2024. 6 week course, Monday evenings on Microsoft Teams.

This course will take you through written and spoken skills for communicating confidently at work.

Maths courses

Making Sense of Your Pay course

Starting on 2 April 2024. 4 week course, Tuesday afternoons in Houghton Regis.
This course will support you to make sense of each element on your payslip so you feel confident with calculating and tracking your income.

Bitesize Maths Skills course

Starting on 16 April 2024. 6 week course, Tuesday afternoons at Dunstable Library.

This refresher course breaks down basic maths skills such as addition, multiplication, division and fractions, into bitesize learning to boost your confidence from the very beginning. Receive a £30 voucher for attending this course!* 

This course will help you to: 

• Refresh your skills and confidence with key maths skills. 

• Feel more aware of where you use maths in your daily life at work and home. 

• Progress onto a formal maths qualification

Multiply number and money skills courses

Find out about courses at locations across Central Bedfordshire

Houghton Regis

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PY

• 18 April 2024 - Origami paper crafts (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

• 2 May 2024 - Cost of Living Support (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

• 9 May 2024 - Budgeting and Saving (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

• 16 May 2024 - Borrowing and Debt (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

• 23 May 2024 - Making the Most of your Money (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

  • Receive a £30 voucher for attending the four money management workshops between 2 May and 23 May!*

Leighton Buzzard 

Library, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RX

• 9 to 30 April 2024 - Cutting Costs in the Kitchen (4 week course, 3 hour sessions)

  • Receive a £30 voucher for attending this course!*

• 14 May 2024 - Origami Paper Crafts (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

• 21 May 2024 - Make a Macrame Knot Keyring (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

• 4 to 18 June 2024 - Sewing Skills for Beginners (3 week course, 2 hour sessions)

Recovery College at The Lighthouse, Whichellos Wharf, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TD

• 17 April, 1 May and 1 May 2024 - Sewing Skills for Beginners (3 week course, 2 hour sessions)

Dunstable 

Library, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD

•  9 April 2024 - Making the Most of Your Money (1 week workshop, 2 hours)

Recovery College at Grove View Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD

• 15 April, 20 May and 17 June 2024 - Sewing Skills for Beginners (3 week course, 2 hour sessions)

Ampthill 

Recovery College at Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX

• 19 April, 3 May and 17 May 2024 - Sewing Skills for Beginners (3 week course, 2 hour sessions)

Accredited Functional Skills qualifications

Functional Skills qualifications are recognised for providing you with the foundational knowledge to apply English and maths skills in work and life. You will learn essential skills that are useful in the real world, such as employment, education and everyday life. 

BESA delivers level 1 and 2 qualifications in English and maths, awarded by City & Guilds.

Alongside our partner training providers, we can support you to access education and training to build skills that will improve employability, support career opportunities, and enhance wellbeing.

We deliver a range of short courses, qualifications, apprenticeships and employability support. Find out more on our website.