Adult Learning Service
The county council’s Adult Learning Service (ALS) provides learning opportunities that enable adults and families to participate in high quality, accessible and impactful learning and training, improving the lives and outcomes for individuals by maximising their potential.
Adults with learning disabilities
Programmes for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
English for speakers of other languages
Courses for adults where English is not their first language.
Maths
Free courses tailored to your needs, whether you're a beginner or looking for a qualification to boost your career.
Family learning
Funded courses for adults and families.
Community Learning
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funds West Sussex County Council to provide adult learning opportunities for adults.
Skills Bootcamps
Courses that enable and empower individuals and employers to develop key skills needed in today’s job market.
National Careers Service
We work in partnership with the National Careers Service who can provide you with impartial learning and careers information, advice and guidance.
The National Careers Service can help you:
- assess your skills
- find the right course
- explore funding for training
- develop or enhance your CV
- improve your interview skills
- understand the local job market
- explore your career options
- realise your potential.
They provide free and impartial information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
To find out more, visit the National Careers Service website or freephone 0800 100 900. Lines are open Monday-Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Funding
The County Council has a contract with the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), to provide a range of adult learning opportunities. We do this by working in partnership with adult education providers who deliver across West Sussex.
The ESFA Funding and Performance Management Rules requires us to publish the supply chain and charges policy below.
Contact us
Contact us if you have a general query or would like more information.