We can help if you are looking for opportunities to retrain or carry on with your studies in further or higher education.
Why go back to learning?
There are many reasons why adults sign up for courses. You might:
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do an evening class simply for your own enjoyment
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learn new skills to aim for a qualification
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retrain for a different job because of sight loss
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get some extra help with reading, writing and maths skills
Getting back into learning
If you are experiencing deteriorating sight or have experienced recent sight loss, you may also be looking for opportunities to retrain. Blind and partially sighted people work in virtually every employment sector and they use a range of different techniques to help them study and carry out their job roles.
Anxious about returning to learning?
Many adults who are thinking of returning to learning are anxious because they didn't enjoy their experience of school or college the first time round. However, studying at college is usually very different from studying at school.
Many tutors in Further Education will be aware that you may be anxious about learning, taking exams and tackling new subjects. But learning is not all about sitting behind a desk - many courses use a variety of teaching methods, such as pair work or class discussion.
Assessment doesn't always involve taking exams. It can include coursework, portfolios, doing projects, giving presentations and practical assessments.
This section gives you information about returning to learning as an adult, including types of qualifications and support available.
To talk to someone you can also contact the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or by emailing helpline@rnib.org.uk