Learning for life: impact statistics
Note: respondents may have enrolled on multiple courses across a range of subject areas with different learning outcomes attached to each course.
Undertaking a course has: |
Strongly agree or agree |
---|---|
Improved communication skills |
70% |
Improved IT/digital skills |
40% |
Improved problem-solving skills |
56% |
Improved decision making skills |
57% |
Improved reading and/or writing skills |
52% |
Improved maths/numeracy skills |
34% |
I am grateful to have the opportunities to improve in both English and Maths skills. I can now confidently prepare for my bachelor’s degree in Adult Nursing.
I am more computer literate and confident which is vital to survive in today’s world. I am using my laptop with more confidence, and I can now carry out more tasks and use multimedia to express myself.
Learning to dance and play instruments has enhanced my life in the direction I needed to go, into amateur performing arts.
It has helped me to express myself more clearly and competently It has increased my confidence generally and especially when conversing/interacting with others
Parenting/grandparenting
Note: respondents may have enrolled on multiple courses across a range of subject areas with different learning outcomes attached to each course
Learners on courses stated that they: | Strongly agree or agree |
---|---|
Felt more confident about helping their child(ren) with reading, writing or maths. |
75% |
Felt more confident in helping with their children’s school activities |
76% |
Believed their relationship with the children improved |
70% |
Said they are able to help their children to lead a healthier lifestyle |
71% |
Reported improvements in their children’s educational achievement |
65% |
I have more confidence in teaching maths and English to my children
There is a child at my volunteer work placement who has behaviour issues. Now I'm able to communicate with the child by using some tips I learnt from my teacher for example… […] …acknowledge their good behaviour. I used the technique by saying to the child ‘I saw you; you said sorry to other child when you pushed it accidentally that's very good manner, well done, proud of you’. The child smiled at me that I acknowledged her good behaviour and since that the child listens to me and follows my instructions.
I learned ideas around brain development, parenting, sensory needs, and supporting my child in a calm and positive way.
I now understand what my kids learn at school, and I am better able to help them

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