Learning for life: impact statistics

Views on undertaking a course with Coventry Adult Education Service (CAES)

Undertaking a course with CAES has:

Strongly agree or agree

Improved communication skills

53%

Improved IT/digital skills

41%

Improved problem-solving skills

50%

Improved decision making skills

50%

Improved reading and/or writing skills

37%

Improved maths/numeracy skills

34%

I have found the British Sign Language course very useful when communicating with deaf people…[…]…BSL has allowed me to access the Deaf Community at a social level, I hope to progress to be able to offer communication support eventually

My Creative Writing has been improved both for Fiction and Non-Fiction. I have gained confidence in my writing and also the confidence to enter competitions

It taught me who l am and showed me l can learn, and l can improve, and with support and encouragement l can do that and be part of society

In attending the courses I have become more confident to express my opinions both verbally and in writing. My social skills and confidence generally have improved

Achieved my functional skills level 2 so I could apply to university

Parenting/grandparenting

Learners' feedback for parenting skills courses
Learners on parenting skills courses stated that they: Strongly agree or agree 

Felt more confident about helping their child(ren) with reading, writing or maths.

66%

Felt more confident in helping with their children’s school activities

67%

Believed their relationship with the children improved

60%

Said they are able to help their children to lead a healthier lifestyle

61%

Reported improvements in their children’s educational achievement

58%

I have supported my daughter to lose weight and now she's confident and my other children are doing better at school

I’ve gained confidence to support my child's learning. A better understanding of healthy relationships with children and family

I’m helping my own children to improve their Maths and English skills

It’s helped support my son interacting with kids his age and the interaction with other parents helped on the stressful days!