What sort of funding and financial support can you get?
If you're thinking of doing a course, there's plenty of information about financial help available. There are also telephone helplines that can answer questions on some of your funding options - or you can talk to a member of the adult education team.
The Adult Learning Grant (ALG) could give you up to £30 a week while you take your first full level 2 or level 3 qualification.
If you're a parent, there are a number of sources that could help with childcare costs while you're learning.
A career development loan (CDL) can help you pay for vocational or work-related learning. A CDL is a deferred repayment bank loan which allows you to borrow between £300 and £8,000.