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What We Provide

Our Services

From language support to employment advice — we are here for every member of our community.

Planning & Support
Trained multi-lingual staff helping you access local services. Advocacy, family counselling and women's support from experienced staff and volunteers.
Translation & Interpretation
In-house trained volunteers to assist in translating and interpreting, supporting community users to access the services they need.
Advice Bureau
Supporting clients from all backgrounds with utility bills, housing, Universal Credit, PIP and more — thorough, compassionate guidance.
Asylum Seeker Support
Food, warmth, a resting shoulder — we offer encouragement, training, engagement and celebration for those navigating the asylum process.
Job Assistance
Comprehensive support across all aspects of job hunting — preparation, placement and retention, including vocational English and interview workshops.
Community Activities
Celebrations, public meetings, voluntary activities and organised events that strengthen bonds across Sheffield's diverse communities.
Education

Courses We Offer

Accredited, nationally recognised and fully funded — opening doors to work, independence and confidence.

✦ Fully Funded Qualification
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Our ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are based on the National Standards for Adult Literacy and closely related to the ESOL Core Curriculum. Designed specifically for people living in Britain, they prepare learners for the world of work and citizenship — improving communication, fluency and employability.

Entry Level 1 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 3 Level 1 Level 2

Target learners include settled minority communities, refugees and asylum seekers. Each unit is internally assessed with flexible, centre-determined assessment dates.

Key Features
Clear linkage between the ESOL Core Curriculum and task-based controlled assessment
Each unit assessed internally — no fixed national exam dates
Mark schemes are user-friendly and support consistent assessment decisions
Each unit can be achieved as a standalone qualification
Designed to reduce reliance on interpreters and translators
Significantly improves employability and service access
✦ ESOL Core Curriculum
Speaking & Listening Courses

Learners develop confidence in verbal communication, listening comprehension and interactive discussion — from basic greetings to complex conversational exchanges.

Entry Level 1Entry Level 2Entry Level 3Level 1Level 2
Learning Outcomes
Obtain information from simple to complex verbal communication
Use pronunciation and intonation to convey intended meaning
Provide verbal accounts and convey relevant detail
Engage in discussion and make relevant contributions
Express views clearly and make effective verbal requests
Entry Level 1
Foundation Speaking
Simple verbal communication, basic pronunciation and single-step instructions.
Entry Level 2
Developing Communication
Use question forms, modal verbs for requests, and respond to wh- and yes/no questions.
Entry Level 3
Structured Discussion
Give and follow multi-step instructions, contribute to group discussions.
Level 1
Fluent Communication
Deliver short presentations, respond to complex questions, use a range of tenses.
Level 2
Advanced Speaking
Contribute to formal and informal discussions, negotiate, persuade and present arguments.
✦ Nationally Recognised
Writing Courses

From forming letters to composing formal professional documents — our writing programmes take learners from foundational literacy to confident, independent writing.

Entry Level 1Entry Level 2Entry Level 3Level 1Level 2
What You'll Learn
Construct correct sentences with appropriate punctuation
Complete forms, letters and personal records accurately
Plan and structure text logically for different audiences
Use a range of tenses, grammar and vocabulary effectively
Write coherent arguments, reports and formal correspondence
Entry Level 1
Foundation Writing
Simple sentences, capital letters, full stops, spelling common words.
Entry Level 2
Basic Composition
Simple and compound sentences, adjectives, punctuation, appropriate format.
Entry Level 3
Structured Writing
Plan text, write short paragraphs, sequence chronologically, complex sentences.
Level 1
Extended Writing
Produce content for different tasks, use appropriate language and structure text logically.
Level 2
Professional Writing
Formal and informal registers, persuasive writing, stylistic devices and wide vocabulary.
✦ ESOL Skills for Life
Reading Courses

From recognising letters to critically evaluating complex texts — our reading courses build the skills to understand, analyse and engage with written English.

Entry Level 1Entry Level 2Entry Level 3Level 1Level 2
Skills Developed
Gain meaning from text using context and language features
Identify the purpose of different text types
Find and evaluate specific information in varied sources
Understand vocabulary, idiom and implied meaning
Read critically and identify bias, fact and opinion
Entry Level 1
Beginner Reading
Recognise letters, digits, common signs and symbols.
Entry Level 2
Short Text Comprehension
Trace main events in straightforward text, use images to support understanding.
Entry Level 3
Text Analysis
Identify main points and events, distinguish purpose, read in detail.
Level 1
Independent Reading
Understand implied meaning, complex sentence structures and language effects.
Level 2
Critical Reading
Evaluate information, identify bias and viewpoint, summarise longer documents.
✦ Fully Funded · Accredited
Vocational Courses & Apprenticeships

A wide range of accredited vocational courses and apprenticeships delivered in partnership with national awarding bodies. All courses are fully funded for eligible learners.

Are You a Qualified Trainer?
If you are a qualified teacher or trainer able to help deliver our courses, we would love to hear from you.
Join our passionate team and make a meaningful difference in Sheffield's communities.
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Business Administration
From Level 2 to Level 5 — covering office management, communication, records and administrative procedures.
✓ Fully Funded
Health & Social Care
Qualifications supporting careers in care — covering safeguarding, person-centred care, communication and health & safety.
✓ Fully Funded
Customer Service
Build skills for customer-facing roles — communication, problem solving, handling complaints and delivering excellent service.
✓ Fully Funded
Management & Team Leading
Develop leadership skills, team management, project planning and performance management for supervisory roles.
✓ Fully Funded
Cleaning & Support Services
Practical qualifications for roles in cleaning and facilities support — covering health & safety and professional standards.
✓ Fully Funded
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn — pathways in Business Admin, Customer Service, Health & Social Care, Management and Team Leading.
✓ Earn While You Learn
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Work Club & Workshop
Supporting employment among Sheffield's African and Arab communities through workshops, mentoring and direct access to professional networks.
Employment search & interview techniques
CV building & confidence workshops
Computer & printer access on-site
Contract negotiation guidance
Professional network: doctors, lawyers, accountants
Assessments, inductions & job search support
Employment Support

Your Path to Employment

Our Work Club tackles unemployment among Sheffield's African and Arab communities. We welcome work-ready clients, single parents, people with learning difficulties and elderly community members — removing barriers and building genuine pathways into work.

We bring in professional mentors including doctors, lawyers and accountants to give every client the holistic support they deserve.

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Partners & Affiliates

We work alongside trusted organisations to deliver the highest standards of service and accountability.

NCVO
National Council for Voluntary Organisations — supporting charity governance and best practice.
PolicyBee
Professional and public liability insurance specialists for community organisations and charities.
Kuwait Humanitarian
International humanitarian organisation providing funding and support for community projects worldwide.
Sheffield City Council
Local authority partnership enabling community services, educational programmes and civic engagement.
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