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In this month’s edition we focus on ways that we can help you upskill, retrain, develop your confidence and keep yourself and others safe this winter.
Unlock your potential
We’ve had a busy few weeks at MAES as the 2023/24 academic year got underway and our new learners enrolled on a variety of courses at adult learning centres across the city.
Do you see a future in health and social care? Need to gain English or maths qualifications for better job prospects? Have your own business and want to improve your digital marketing skills to help bring in customers? We can help you with it all.
If you’re looking to develop any existing skills or want to learn something completely new, it’s not too late! You can visit our website or download our adult course prospectus; explore the range of courses we offer and apply.
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 Get Online Week 2023
This week we will be celebrating Get Online Week - a week dedicated to helping people get online safely, confidently and affordably.
At MAES we offer free digital skills courses such as Digital Skills for Beginners, Essential Digital Skills, Microsoft for Work and Being Cyber Safe – all developed to build your confidence in both home and workplace settings and keep you safe online.
If you don’t want to apply for a course but would like some advice on accessing services online, how to use particular device or search for information quickly, why not attend one of our Skill Up Workshops? These casual, no commitment drop-in sessions are perfect for bespoke support and a place where no question is too small.
Skill Up Workshop timetable:
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Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre: Thursdays from 9:30am-11:45am
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Fallowfield Library: Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm
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Wythenshawe Forum: Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:45am
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Greenheys Adult Learning Centre: Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:45am
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Gorton Hub: Tuesdays from 12:30pm-2:45pm
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Longsight Library and Adult Learning Centre: Mondays from 9:30am-11:45am
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The Avenue: Fridays from 9:30am-11:45am
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Withington Adult Learning Centre: Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:45pm
Protect your health, time, money and plans
It’s that time of year when respiratory infections like flu are very common.
Even if you only have quite mild symptoms, flu can still make you feel very poorly, and will most likely mean that you’ll miss out on education and/or work. You could also miss out on meeting up with family and friends, for example at Christmas.
The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to stop the spread and keep yourself and those around you healthy this winter.
For more information about the flu vaccine visit the NHS website.
Learner success: Levi's story
After an extremely difficult time at school during his youth, Levi developed something of a phobia about Maths. His persistent difficulties with his memory had a negative effect on his learning and these were not addressed or supported during his schooling.
Levi came to us in 2022 to study a maths course and was assessed by our Learning Support team for exam access arrangements where his difficulties were acknowledged and support was put in place.
Alongside his maths course, Levi also had one-to-one sessions, he says: "The extra lessons with Vin were really useful because it gave me time to clarify topics that I didn't understand the first time around in class." Levi was also shown how to make a 'maths memory' book to help with revision. "The memory book is fantastic, as I have all the key information and formulae noted down in one place".
Levi passed his Level 1 and Level 2 intensive maths course and has now progressed on to GCSE Maths. Levi said: "I enjoyed coming to my maths classes. My teacher Abdi was very patient, kind and helpful".
Vinay, our Learning Support Team Leader said: ‘’I am extremely proud of the hard work he has put in this year (both in class and at home). His drive and persistence to only do his absolute best has paid off. Best of luck with the GCSE Maths, Levi - you've got this!’’
If like Levi, you’re interested in developing your knowledge and confidence in maths look at our range of maths courses.
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