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Adult Basic Education is based at the Spectrum Centre, which is next to Inverness bus station.

Support for ABE Learners
We offer a needs led programme of literacy and/or numeracy support for adult learners. This can involve group-work, one to one and supported self-access. A combination of these types of support can often be productive. We aim to improve skills, knowledge and understanding along with building learners’ confidence in themselves and their own abilities. Learning is free and people come because they want to. From helping children with homework to family budgeting, and from filling in forms to study support, we can help. We offer SQA Core skills qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 4 for people interested in accreditation.

Support for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Learners
ABE Inverness offers classes in English communication skills. In 2010-2011 we are focussing on citizenship and community in our classes. We remain committed to helping people be and feel part of their communities. We are keen to work with potentially isolated groups and can provide outreach classes as needs arise. We offer SQA qualifications at levels 2 and 3. Our next registration is on Monday 6 September in the Spectrum Centre from 18:00-20:00.

Support for Tutors
Introductory Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) takes place twice a year. The SQA Professional Development Award (Level 6) is now fully integrated into this programme. We are happy to talk about our work with anyone who is interested. If you are interested in providing support to an adult literacy learner please get in touch. We provide on-going support and training for tutors.

Projects and Initiatives
We are continually looking to improve our service and engage with the many people in the community who could benefit in their daily lives by making some improvements in reading, writing and/or number work.

We work closely with various partners and our current initiatives include:

• Driving Theory support (Army Welfare Services, Wimberley Way)
• Parents’ learning group ( Merkinch Primary School)
• ESOL ( Homeless Day Centre, Inverness)
• ESOL ( SHIMCA)

Want to know more?
If you would like to volunteer as a tutor or just have a chat to find out more, please get in touch. If you know of anyone who would benefit from this service, please pass on this information and encourage them to contact ABE. Tuition is free, informal and confidential.

Area Co-ordinator
Mark Richardson
Spectrum Centre
Margaret Street
Inverness IV1 1LS
Tel: 01463 710013
E-mail: mark.richardson@highland.gov.uk