Distance learning Courses and Advice
Is Long Distance Education A Good Idea?

Long distance education enables people to get back to studying when they otherwise wouldn’t have the means.
Also known as distance learning or online learning, long distance education provides a flexible way for people to gain qualifications[...]
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How to get into University without A Levels

More and more adult learners are applying to university, so if you are considering applying, there are now more flexible routes into higher education than ever before.
Mature students choose university for all sorts of reasons. It could be to start a[...]
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What’s the Difference Between Functional Skills and GCSEs?

If you have a career goal in mind, gaining the right qualifications can help you take the next step. Many professions and education pathways require recognised qualifications, particularly in English and Maths.
For adult learners looking to gain these[...]
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Your Alternatives If A Level Results Day Doesn’t Go To Plan

It’s the day that leaves many an anxious student fighting their nerves as they await the outcome of their fate: A Level results day. Will you pass? Will you fail? Will it be the end of life as you know it?
While we can’t comment on the first[...]
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What Are Functional Skills Qualifications? A Complete Guide
Ever felt that some qualifications aren’t quite in sync with the real world? If so, you’re not alone. This is exactly why Functional Skills were created. They are practical qualifications in English, maths, and ICT (Information and Communication[...]
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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Online: A Practical Guide to Boosting Your Skills
Struggling with maths shouldn’t hold you back. Think of a Functional Skills Maths Level 2 online course as your direct path to new opportunities. It’s a nationally recognised qualification, equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (formerly a C), but[...]
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What Is Distance Learning? Your Guide to Flexible Online Study
Have you ever thought about gaining a new skill or qualification but felt that a traditional, rigid college schedule just wouldn’t fit your life? Whether it’s because of work, family, or just living too far from a campus, you’re not[...]
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Personal Learning Plans: A Guide for Adult Learners

You might be reading this after work, with a course tab open in one browser window and your to do list open in another. You want to move forward, but it's hard to know what to focus on first when study has to fit around shifts, family life, bills,[...]
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Why Are Online Distance Learning Courses So Popular Today?
Trying to juggle a full-time job, family life, and the dream of a new career can feel like an impossible task. Let’s be honest, the traditional 9-to-5 classroom schedule just doesn’t work for most of us anymore. So, what’s the solution?[...]
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Preparing for your Distance Learning Course

Distance learning offers the same qualifications available through bricks and mortar colleges. Whether that’s retaking your GCSEs or learning a new hobby, it’s possible to do so through distance learning.
Anyone with conflicting schedules[...]
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