Literacy is a form of power. It offers opportunities in the world.

The Adult Literacy Service provides free and confidential group classes and one-to-one tuition for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spellings, maths or basic computer skills.

We provide classes for Speakers of other languages, driver theory and family learning.

 

The LOETB Adult Literacy Service provides support in the following areas:

 

 

 

 

 

English and Communication

 

We provide a range of reading, writing and spelling courses including:

• One to one tuition 
• Small Group Literacy Classes 
• Book Club 
• Spelling and Grammar 
• Reading and Writing  
• Driver Theory and Literacy Support 
• Communications (QQI Level 3) 
• Leaving Certificate English 

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy Service
 

 

 

Everyday Numeracy/Maths

We provide basic part-time numeracy / maths courses

• One to one tuition 
• Small Group Maths Classes 
• Games based Maths Class 
• Everyday Maths 
• Maths through Cookery, Horticulture, Woodwork and Electrical Skills 
• Maths (QQI Level 3) 

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy Service
 

 

Basic Computers / Digital Skills

We provide part-time basic computer courses

• Absolute Beginner Computers – (Touch, Type, Read, Spell) 
• Beginners Computers 
• Computer Skills - Level 2 
• Using Technology – Level 2 
• Word Processing – Level 3 
• Excel (Spreadsheets) – Level 3 
• Internet and Email – Level 3 
• Desktop Publishing – Level 3 
• Digital Media – Level 3 
• Digital Photography – Level 3 

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy Service
 

 

 

 

Family Learning

We provide family learning courses

• Cookery 
• Story Telling and Art for Children and Parents (Story-sacks) 
• Green Families 
• Horticulture 
•  Start from the Heart – Trauma Informed Learning 
• Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques 

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy Service
 

 

 

Workplace Basic Education / Return to education

We can provide courses in all literacy areas that can help with basic workplace education. Our level 3 return to education programmes provide a steppingstone to further studies. Courses offered include:

• QQI Level 3 -Introduction to Childcare  
• QQI Level 3 -Employability Skills including Maths, Communications and Retail Skills 
• QQI Level 3 - General Learning including Personal Effectiveness, Personal and Interpersonal Skills, Career preparation, Planting and Potting, Plant Propagation, Art and Design, Pyrography, Craft, Sewing, Blowdrying, Basin Skills, Woodwork, Drawing, Bread, Pastry and Desserts, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Health and Fitness. 
• QQI Level 3 – Science and Engineering, Electrical Skills, Maths, Electronics 

The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is used to describe qualifications in the Irish education and training system.

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy Service
 

 

 

English for speakers of other languages (esol)

We provide English Classes to Speakers of Other Languages. Assessment is carried out prior to placement to ensure learners are placed in a suitable class. Levels offered include:

• Absolute Beginners 
• Beginners 
• Elementary 
• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (QQI Level 2) 
• Pre-Intermediate 
• ESOL (QQI Level 3) 
• Communications (QQI Level 3) 

 

Contact LOETB Adult Literacy

 

Service	Adult Literacy Service	English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	Regional Literacy Coordinator, Adult Literacy for Life (ALL), LOETB
Contact	Ann Shields	Eileen Kenna Quinn	Tamara Latham
Telephone	Mobile: 085 8760327 Laois 057 86 61338 Offaly: 057 93 49444	Mobile: 085 8773754 Laois 057 86 61338 Offaly: 057 93 49444	085 8560160
Email	ashields@loetb.ie	ekennaquinn@loetb.ie	tlatham@loetb.ie
Address	LOETB Information Hub, Unit 1, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.	LOETB Information Hub, Unit 1, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.	LOETB Information Hub, Unit 1, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

The Adult Literacy programme is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund.