Western Isles Learning Shop

The Western Isles Learning Shop is an adult literacies centre run by the Adult Learning section of the Education & Children’s Services department.

Do you struggle with reading, writing or numbers?

Do you know someone who needs help with:

• reading?
• writing a letter or filling in a form?
• counting, measuring or using money?
• using a computer or email?
• learning English as another language?

The Western Isles Learning Shop provides a relaxed and friendly environment for adults looking to:

• restart or further their learning
• gain qualifications
• learn new skills
• learn English

Learning can take place in various settings:

• in small groups
• one-to-one tutoring
• self-directed with tutor support

Learning support is confidential, free of charge and available to all. Learners can reclaim travel costs.

Staff at The Learning Shop Can Help

• adults with basic reading, writing, maths and computing skills
• support adults with learning difficulties to use literacies
• to boost confidence in literacies and improve prospects in jobs and further education

Current Learning Groups Include

• Reading and Writing – help with basic literacy skills
• Lifeskills – help with basic literacy, numeracy and social skills
• SQA – Communication and Numeracy courses at SQA levels 3 and 4
• ESOL (English Spoken as an Other Language)
• Gaelic Family Learning support.

  Tutor is Hannah Gillies hannah.gillies@cne-siar.gov.uk . Hannah will send a link to online booking for potential learners to choose a slot to suit.

Quotes from Past Learners

"A warm welcome, you can take your own pace at learning, a relaxed atmosphere."
"I enjoy coming to the learning shop because the staff are helpful and the learning is fun and informal - not like school."