Skills for Life
Online resources
There are a number of excellent resources available online for you to test your skills. After completing one of these tests you may decide to brush up your skills.
Test your skills on the Move On website
The Move On website allows you test your English and Maths skills online.
BBC RaW and Skillswise
BBC RaW (reading and writing) can help you boost your skills through online activities such as games, quizzes and tests. You can also find out about your nearest RaW centre - this could be your local library or learning centre. You can get help with RaW online, take part in activities and share your experiences with others.
The BBC Skillswise website also has lots of guides and tools to help you with your reading and writing.
Outside of work
If you would like to brush up your Maths or English skills in your own time you may like to consider one of our Adult Learning courses. Skills for Life classes are held throughout the county and cover a wide range of activities from reading for fun to understanding the maths your child is doing at school.
To find out more contact the Skills for Life office on 01865 778827, email adult.learning@oxfordshire.gov.uk or visit the Skills for Life page on our public website.
At work
Our Learning and Development Team in the Shared Services offer employees a range of opportunities to develop their written and verbal communication skills through the core skills programme. Activities range from the development of minute writing skills to presentation skills. For further information refer to the Learning and Development brochure for core skills or contact the L&D team on 01865 797123 email LandD.SharedServices@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
