Communicate, work, live
Your communication and analysis (i.e. English, maths and digital skills) are critical to performance and productivity, i.e. you maximising your earnings, and to your employer. They aren't just 'basic'; they are also 'higher order'.
If you have time, there is detailed analysis here http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-future-of-jobs-and-skills and here https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/497550/BIS-16-48-impact-of-poor-english-and-maths-skills-on-employers-literature-review.pdf but not to worry if not.
Some tips to get you started: try these - they're free and for brushing up the basics while you’re waiting for the train! Or visit your local library and see what's brewing.
- BBC Skillswise http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/learners
- BBC Webwise http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/
- Citizen Maths https://www.citizenmaths.com/
- Learn Direct http://learndirect.co.uk
There are many online apps and sites.
If you need a little more than brushing up your skills with apps or local courses, look no further!
Book a set of four online 1:1s, plus initial ‘scoping conversation’, for
£125, opposite
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