Teachers nominated adult learners from across the service and celebrated their successes across 5 categories: Above and Beyond; Learning for Personal Progression; Good Work; ‘Yes I Can’; and Outstanding Improvement.
Thirty one winners were selected across the categories, with Chelsea Malone selected as overall winner.
Chelsea said: “At the age of 15 I was diagnosed with a multitude of conditions that severely affected me for many years including ADHD, Autism, and anxiety disorder, resulting in me struggling at school and failing my exams.
“When I left school, I flitted from job to job never finding anything I could aspire to maintain. I needed to find a job that would hold my interest and captivate my attention.
“I heard about Special Educational Needs Coordinators and wanted to learn more. I have recently completed and passed a Level 2 Childcare course which has motivated and inspired me to progress further in the pursuit of a career as a SENCO.
“Growing up, I struggled and slipped through the net. I don’t want future generations to suffer like I did without support. Working towards a career as a SENCO will help me to help them.
“Attending classes at Adult Education Wolverhampton has felt like coming home, I have finally found a learning environment that fits and they are helping me pursue my dream.”
Every year thousands of people take up classes with Adult Education Wolverhampton. To find out more, please visit Adult Education Wolverhampton, call the Student Services team on 09102 558180 or email enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Meanwhile, organisations are being encouraged to find out how Adult Education’s Multiply team can support their projects, community engagement and staff development.
The Multiply courses are designed to give people the maths knowledge, skills and confidence they need to help improve their financial wellbeing, with 4 different programmes: Shop Smart – Spend Less; Debt and Health – Protect yourself; Fuel Poverty – Be energy efficient; and Look to Cook – Meal preparation and planning.
The team have been busy delivering courses to staff at McLaughlin & Harvey, currently building the new City Learning Quarter facilities, and to parents and students at local schools. For more information, organisations are invited to contact sam.robinsonlerner@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk or nkechinyere.uche@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk.
