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•   I’d like to help my children with their homework.
•   I panic if someone asks me to work out percentages at work.
•   I worry if someone asks me to spell or write something.
•   I’d like to move on at work.
•   I just need an English or maths qualification to apply for that job!

Whether you’d like to improve your job and pay prospects, brush up your reading, writing or maths or simply increase your everyday confidence, Runshaw College can help find the right English or maths course for you! Our English and maths courses are absolutely FREE and some may even be studied in as little as 9* hours ! *plus test.

Before you join a class we’ll make sure it’s exactly the right level for you through a short Skills Check. You’ll have the chance to talk to our friendly staff about the options available, try a few simple tasks and discuss your aims.


Regular Skills Checks are available:
Monday afternoon 
Wednesday morning
Thursday afternoon

Call today to book your place! 01772 642040.

We have various day and evening classes available. A certificate in Adult Numeracy or Literacy can help you to achieve more in life.

So call us now on 01772 642040 to book a Skills Check!

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