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Selly Oak – a great place to study
Selly Oak – a great place to study
We recently met four learners and spoke with them about their learning journeys. They shared why they returned to education and how they have found studying at the centre. The stories highlighted a range of motivations for returning to learning, from rebuilding academic ambitions and gaining confidence in English, to keeping up with the digital
Selly Oak - Learner Stories ⬇
Farhad: From diplomacy student to future academic
Farhad: From diplomacy student to future academic
Before coming to the UK, Farhad was studying Diplomacy at a university in Afghanistan while working as a manager. During his final semester, the situation in his country became unsafe, forcing him to leave. Farhad arrived in the UK determined to integrate and build a new future. He enrolled at our Selly Oak Centre, where
Anna: Choosing not to be left behind in a digital world
Anna: Choosing not to be left behind in a digital world
From the very beginning, Anna had one clear goal: to keep up with the digital world. At 65, she now feels confident using her phone for everyday tasks such as mobile banking and booking appointments through the NHS app — something that once felt unfamiliar before joining the course. Anna joined our Selly Oak Centre
Lidia: Gaining independence through learning
Lidia: Gaining independence through learning
Constancia moved to London with her husband and daughter before later settling in Birmingham, where she has now lived for 24 years. After many years of work, her doctor advised her to retire and take time to rest. Constancia followed this advice, but after a few months she realised she wanted to return to work
Constancia: From first steps to new opportunities
Constancia: From first steps to new opportunities
For Lidia, learning is an opportunity to show her children that with determination, anything is achievable. She began her adult learning journey as an ESOL learner and, a few years later, decided to enrol on an IT course to feel confident and connected in an increasingly digital world. Before enrolling, Lidia had never used a
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Have you ever considered teaching or training others but felt unsure about committing to a full teaching qualification? The Award in Education and Training - Level 3 course is the ideal starting point.
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BAES are one of the largest adult learning providers nationally. Each year around 7,000 adults engage with us through a range of learning opportunities.
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