My first Magazine KWETB Autumn Brochure 2017 A5 [hi-res] Final | Page 10

Adult Basic Education Service (ABE) The Adult Basic Education Service provides classes for adults who wish to return to learning and improve their reading, writing, spelling, maths and basic computer literacy. Support is provided for learners either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. The service is free and confidential and can be accessed at any time by contacting the local centre. Classes are part time – tuition is arranged as much as possible to suit the needs of the learner. Tuition is provided by trained tutors in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Certification Participants can learn at their own pace and progress to certification level (QQI, Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate) if desired. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Basic spoken and written English classes for adults for whom English is not their first language (Fees applied in some cases) Outreach Service: An Outreach Worker based in each centre works in partnership with agencies / services in the community. North Kildare Mary Faughnan Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Mid Kildare Mary Faughnan Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] South Kildare Imelda Carroll. Tel: [phone] or 059-863 3270 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Arklow and Carnew Anyone who wishes to follow a certified course should contact the relevant centre at the beginning of September to register and discuss their options. Mary McCall Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Specific Programmes Niamh Maguire Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Intensive Tuition in Adult Basic Education (ITABE): This course runs for 14 weeks, 6 hours per week and offers adults the opportunity to improve their basic skills at a more intensive level. Family Learning: This programme supports the basic educational needs of families and helps parents and carers to identify their own learning needs. Bray Wicklow Niamh Maguire Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] West Wicklow Annette Mangan Tel: [phone] or 045-851494 Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected] For further information on courses see FET centres. 8