Adult Literacy

Adult Literacy Service

Literacy is a form of power. It offers opportunities in the world.

The Adult Literacy Service provides free and confidential group classes and one-to-one tuition for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spellings, maths or basic computer skills. We provide classes for Speakers of other languages, driver theory and family learning.

The LOETB Adult Literacy Service provides support in the following areas:

English and Communication

We provide a range of reading, writing and spelling courses including: • One to one tuition • Small Group Literacy Classes • Book Club • Spelling and Grammar • Reading and Writing • Driver Theory and Literacy Support • Communications (QQI Level 3) • Leaving Certificate English

Everyday Numeracy/Maths

We provide basic part-time numeracy / maths courses • One to one tuition • Small Group Maths Classes • Games based Maths Class • Everyday Maths • Maths through Cookery, Horticulture,

Woodwork and Electrical Skills • Maths (QQI Level 3)

Basic Computers / Digital Skills

We provide part-time basic computer courses • Absolute Beginner Computers – (Touch, Type, Read, Spell) • Beginners Computers • Computer Skills - Level 2 • Using Technology – Level 2 • Word Processing – Level 3 • Excel (Spreadsheets) – Level 3 • Internet and Email – Level 3 • Desktop Publishing – Level 3 • Digital Media – Level 3 • Digital Photography – Level 3

Family Learning

We provide family learning courses • Cookery • Story Telling and Art for Children and

Parents (Story-sacks) • Green Families • Horticulture • Start from the Heart – Trauma

Informed Learning • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

Adult Literacy Service

Workplace Basic Education / Return to Education

We can provide courses in all literacy areas that can help with basic workplace education. Our level 3 return to education programmes provide a steppingstone to further studies. Courses offered include: • QQI Level 3 -Introduction to

Childcare • QQI Level 3 -Employability Skills including Maths, Communications and Retail Skills • QQI Level 3 - General Learning including Personal Effectiveness,

Personal and Interpersonal Skills,

Career preparation, Planting and

Potting, Plant Propagation, Art and Design, Pyrography, Craft,

Sewing, Blowdrying, Basin Skills,

Woodwork, Drawing, Bread,

Pastry and Desserts, Nutrition and

Healthy Eating, Health and Fitness. • QQI Level 3 – Science and

Engineering, Electrical Skills,

Maths, Electronics

The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is used to describe qualifications in the Irish education and training system.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

We provide English Classes to Speakers of Other Languages. Assessment is carried out prior to placement to ensure learners are placed in a suitable class. Levels offered include: • Absolute Beginners • Beginners • Elementary • Reading, Writing, Listening and

Speaking (QQI Level 2) • Pre-Intermediate • ESOL (QQI Level 3) • Communications (QQI Level 3)

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy

Laois Adult Literacy Service Ann Shields 085 8760327 ashields@loetb.ie LOETB Information Hub, Unit 1, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Offaly Adult Literacy Service Marina O’Malley 057 9349444 momalley@loetb.ie Tullamore FET Centre, Castle Buildings, Tara Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.