The Solutions Programme, is a flexible, community-based adult education offer designed to support people who are furthest from the employment market to rebuild confidence, develop essential skills, and move positively towards work, training, volunteering, or improved wellbeing.
What will I study?
Solutions provides a supportive, non-judgemental learning environment where adults can explore their goals, overcome barriers, and progress at a pace that works for them. The programme combines:
- Soft-skills development — confidence, teamwork, communication, growth mindset, time management, resilience, and emerging content on workplace conflict management.
- Creative and wellbeing sessions — such as Creative Writing, Art for Wellbeing, Crochet & Chat, Expressive Exploration and Positive Mental Health
- Employability support — job clubs, CV guidance, interview preparation, themed weeks, work readiness and career planning.
- Digital inclusion work — development of digital awareness sessions, community drop-ins, and pathways to improve everyday tech skills.
- Life skills and independent living — budgeting, daily living, personal organisation, and navigating systems.
- Vocational tasters — in Childcare, Hospitality, Digital, Customer Service, Health & Social Care, Business & Retail.
It blends 1:1 coaching, small group sessions, and short courses, allowing each learner’s journey to be tailored to their confidence level, personal circumstances, and long-term goals.
The Solutions Programme is a vital early-engagement pathway for those aged 19+, that bridges the gap between unemployment and active participation in work or training. It focuses on confidence, communication, well-being and digital essentials, while gradually connecting learners to meaningful progression routes.
Book an appointment
We hold an enrolment open day on the first Monday of every month – Click here to book your 1:1 appointment
Course Contact details:
solutions@weston.ac.uk
01934411778
