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GCSE English and Maths
Take your first steps with us….
Congratulations! The fact that you are here means that you have taken those important first steps back to learning and developing your maths and English skills.
There are so many different reasons why people choose to get back in to learning. Maybe you want to be able to help your children with their homework or you want to gain a qualification to help you find a job.
Whatever your reason, we have a team of supportive and experienced staff on hand to help you achieve your goals.
All our previous students were once where you are right now and thanks to getting in touch with us, many have gained recognised qualifications and haven’t looked back. So what are you waiting for?
Why study with us......
FREE*, SHORT, BITESIZED COURSES
*Subject to Eligibility
Courses Available All Year Round
courses run in the community
STUDY WITH OTHERS AT THE SAME LEVEL
GAIN RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
DEVELOP SKILLS THAT HELP YOU MOVE ON
take your first Steps back to learning
help your child with their homework
GROW IN CONFIDENCE AND SUCCEED
Short Courses Available
About this course: This course will help you brush up on how best to help your child with their maths work through fun and practical activities.
Course length: 1 hour per week for 6 weeks
Where: Courses are available at community venues across Wrexham and Flintshire. Get in touch to find out more.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
About this course: This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their confidence when using the Universal Credit website. You will develop IT, English & maths skills, make new friends and grow in confidence.
Course length: 2 hours a week for 6 weeks.
Where: Courses are available at community venues across Wrexham and Flintshire. Get in touch to find out more
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
About this course: This course will help you brush up on how best to help your child with their reading and writing work through fun and practical activities.
Course length: 1 hour per week for 6 weeks
Where: Courses are available at community venues across Wrexham and Flintshire. Get in touch to find out more.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
About this course: Looking to improve your computer skills or do you need help when online?
This course will help you to develop basic IT skills. You will grow in confidence, make new friends, work with others at the same level and have fun.
Course length: 2 hours per week for 10 weeks
Where: Courses are available at community venues across Wrexham and Flintshire. Get in touch to find out more.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
About this course: If you find your household bills confusing or you want help to know how to shop around for the best deal, then this course will be ideal for you.
The course will help you to make sense of your bills, you will learn basic maths and budgeting skills, you will grow in confidence and make new friends.
Course length: 2 hours per week for 6 weeks
Where: Courses are available at community venues across Wrexham and Flintshire. Get in touch to find out more.
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
About this course: This course will help you to develop the skills needed to gain employment.
The course covers CV writing, interview techniques and tips, communication skills and basic computer/IT skills.
Course length: 4.5 hours per week for 4 weeks
Where: Courses are available at community venues across Wrexham and Flintshire. Get in touch to find out more.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
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Get set for GCSEs with us…
Our FREE* Get Set for GCSE fast track courses are designed to cover the key topic areas that will prepare you well to move on to study for a GCSE in maths or English or both.
If you are unsure of the level you are currently at in maths and English don’t worry! During your first session with us, our experienced and supportive teaching team will make sure you are on the right level of study.
We offer courses either face to face or online. Regular attendance is essential.
Many of our past students have used these courses as the launchpad to go on to study for GCSEs and have then progressed further to study Access to Higher Education (HE) courses and even degrees.
*Subject to eligibility
Why study with us......
GROW IN CONFIDENCE AND SUCCEED
GAIN RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE*
*Subject to Eligibility
STUDY WITH OTHERS AT THE SAME LEVEL
take your first Steps back to learning
DEVELOP SKILLS THAT HELP YOU MOVE ON
Get Ready to move on to GCSE LEVEL STUDY QUICKLY
Get Set for GCSE Courses Available
About the courses: We offer a Level 1 Get Set for English course and also a Get Set for English Level 2 course. During your first session the teaching team will work with you make sure you are on the right level of study.
Once we know your level, we will enrol you on to the level that is right for you. This is important as we don’t want work to be too easy or too hard for you and we need to make sure that we cover any gaps you might have in your English reading, writing and grammar skills.
You will be studying towards a Welsh Government Essential Skills qualification.
Both the Level 1 and the Level 2 Get Set for GCSE – English courses cover key English topics that will mean you grow in confidence and in ability so that you are ready for GCSE study.
Courses are delivered face to face (online version also available) and also include the opportunity to meet on a one to one basis with your tutor to talk through areas of the course you feel you are finding difficult.
We understand that coming back to learning is scary and that many students will be nervous. Therefore, classes are fun and inclusive and are delivered by staff who are helpful, understanding, supportive and passionate about helping you succeed.
Past students have used these courses to help them grow in confidence and upon completion have moved on to GCSE level study then Access to Higher Education (HE) courses and even degree level study at universities.
Course length: 2.5 hours per week for 15 weeks – regular attendance is essential.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
About these courses: We can offer the Level 1 Get Set for English course and the a Get Set for English Level 2 course online. During your first session the teaching team will work with you make sure you are on the right level of study.
Once we know your level, we will enrol you on to the level that is right for you. This is important as we don’t want work to be too easy or too hard for you and we need to make sure that we cover any gaps you might have in your English reading, writing and grammar skills.
Once we know your level you will start studying towards a Welsh Government Essential Skills qualification. Both the Level 1 and the Level 2 Get Set for GCSE – English courses cover key English topics that will mean you grow in confidence and in ability so that you are ready for GCSE study.
Courses are delivered online and, as with the face to face version of the course, include the opportunity to meet on a one to one basis with your tutor to talk through areas of the course you feel you are finding difficult.
We understand that coming back to learning is scary and that many students will be nervous. Therefore, classes are fun and inclusive and are delivered by staff who are helpful, understanding, supportive and passionate about helping you succeed.
Past students have used these courses to help them grow in confidence and upon completion have moved on to GCSE level study then Access to Higher Education (HE) courses and even degree level study at universities.
Course length: 2.5 hours per week for 15 weeks – regular attendance is essential.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
Please note it will be necessary to attend a face to face session initially to undertake the initial assessment to identify your current level of skills and once you are ready to undertake the actual Essential Skill qualification you will also need to come into the college to complete this.
About this course:
We offer a Level 1 Get Set for Maths Course and also a Get Set for Maths Level 2 Course. During your first session the teaching team will work with you to identify your level as we don’t want work to be too easy or too hard for you and we need to make sure that we cover any gaps you might have in your maths skills. Once we know the level you will then be enrolled on the right level course for you.
You will be studying towards a Welsh Government Essential Skills qualification in numeracy (Application of Number).
Both the Level 1 and the Level 2 Get Set for GCSE – maths courses cover key maths topics that will mean you grow in confidence and are able to develop your numeracy skills which will be solid preparation for any further study, including GCSEs.
Courses are delivered face to face (online version also available) and also include the opportunity to meet on a one to one basis with your tutor to review progress and secure any additional support you may need to help you on the course.
We understand that coming back to learning can be daunting and that many students are nervous. All of our classes are inclusive and are delivered by staff who are helpful, understanding, supportive and passionate about helping you to succeed.
Some of our previous students have used these courses to help them grow in confidence and upon completion have moved on to GCSE level study then Access to Higher Education (HE) courses and even degree level study at universities.
Course length: 2.5 hours per week for 15 weeks – regular attendance is essential.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
About the courses: We offer a Level 1 Get Set for Maths Course and also a Get Set for Maths Level 2 Course. During your first session the teaching team will work with you to identify your level as we don’t want work to be too easy or too hard for you and we need to make sure that we cover any gaps you might have in your maths skills. Once we know the level you will then be enrolled on the right level course for you.
You will be studying towards a Welsh Government Essential Skills qualification in numeracy .
Both the Level 1 and the Level 2 Get Set for GCSE – maths courses cover key maths topics that will mean you grow in confidence and are able to develop your numeracy skills which will be solid preparation for any further study, including GCSEs.
Courses are delivered online and, as with the face to face version of the course, include the opportunity to meet on a one to one basis with your tutor to review progress and secure any additional support you may need to help you on the course.
We understand that coming back to learning can be daunting and that many students are nervous. All of our classes are inclusive and are delivered by staff who are helpful, understanding, supportive and passionate about helping you to succeed.
Some of our previous students have used these courses to help them grow in confidence and upon completion have moved on to GCSE level study then Access to Higher Education (HE) courses and even degree level study at universities.
Course length: 2.5 hours per week for 15 weeks – regular attendance is essential.
Cost: FREE*
Interested? Complete the form below and we’ll call you back for a chat.
*Subject to Eligibility
Please note it will be necessary to attend a face to face session initially to undertake the initial assessment to identify your current level of skills and once you are ready to undertake the actual Essential Skill qualification you will also need to come into the college to complete this.
Get in Touch and we will call you back
Hear from some of our our Previous students

Sian Plant
‘Since Level 1 in Nail Services, my tutor has always tried to encourage me to take part in WorldSkills UK. At Level 3 I found the courage to take part and compete. All the training leading up to the competition has helped me improve my skills. Taking part in WorldSkills UK was such a good experience.’
Advice for anyone who wants to take part?
‘My advice for anyone who wants to take part is to go for it but don’t put pressure on yourself and allow yourself time to train. It is such an amazing experience to make memories too.’
The best bit about WorldSkills UK
‘Seeing all the other competitors’ work, all the different things going on, improving my skills and producing the work that I did. Also receiving my medal!’

GEORGE SEARS
‘Competing at WorldSkills UK was a really interesting few days and a great experience. It has opened up a lot of avenues for me in the future and I’m really happy that I went out of my comfort zone to take part and came home with the win!’
Advice for anyone who wants to take part?
‘It’s definitely worthwhile taking part, even if you’re nervous about doing it. You will meet great people and get the support you need from the college. It’s an amazing opportunity to help push start your career and gain experience needed in the workplace.’
The best bit about WorldSkills UK
‘The opportunity to take part in a national final was a great experience, but to find out I came first was an amazing feeling!’
Get that GCSE in English and/or maths and start your future….
GCSEs in English and/or maths open up new opportunities for your future. Whether that be a promotion at work, improved career prospects, a place at university or securing an apprenticeship.
At Coleg Cambria we have a proven track record for helping students of all ages to achieve improved GCSE grades enabling them to take on the next stage of their journey with confidence.
We offer courses either face to face or online. Regular attendance is essential.
If you are unsure of the level you are currently at in maths and English don’t worry! During your first session with us, our experienced and supportive teaching team will make sure you are on the right level of study.
Why study with us......
GAIN RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
DEVELOP SKILLS THAT HELP YOU MOVE ON
STUDY WITH OTHERS AT THE SAME LEVEL
take your first Steps back to learning
GROW IN CONFIDENCE AND SUCCEED
BE SUPPORTED AT EVERY STEP
Hear from some of our our Previous students

Sian Plant
‘Since Level 1 in Nail Services, my tutor has always tried to encourage me to take part in WorldSkills UK. At Level 3 I found the courage to take part and compete. All the training leading up to the competition has helped me improve my skills. Taking part in WorldSkills UK was such a good experience.’
Advice for anyone who wants to take part?
‘My advice for anyone who wants to take part is to go for it but don’t put pressure on yourself and allow yourself time to train. It is such an amazing experience to make memories too.’
The best bit about WorldSkills UK
‘Seeing all the other competitors’ work, all the different things going on, improving my skills and producing the work that I did. Also receiving my medal!’

GEORGE SEARS
‘Competing at WorldSkills UK was a really interesting few days and a great experience. It has opened up a lot of avenues for me in the future and I’m really happy that I went out of my comfort zone to take part and came home with the win!’
Advice for anyone who wants to take part?
‘It’s definitely worthwhile taking part, even if you’re nervous about doing it. You will meet great people and get the support you need from the college. It’s an amazing opportunity to help push start your career and gain experience needed in the workplace.’
The best bit about WorldSkills UK
‘The opportunity to take part in a national final was a great experience, but to find out I came first was an amazing feeling!’
Hear from some of our Previous students

Hollie Haines
GCSE Maths
“Before starting on my GCSE maths course I had been laid off from my job due to lockdown.
As a result of having a D in GCSE maths from school, I found that I could only apply for low paid, part-time jobs that weren’t suitable as I’m a single parent to two children.
I’ll be totally honest, I was nervous about coming back into education, but I knew I needed to be brave and take that first step.
I contacted Cambria and explained that due to difficulties and a general dislike of school I didn’t think I could improve on my D grade in GCSE maths.
I also explained that my goal was to move on to University and eventually become a fully qualified Mental Health Nurse.
Staff at the College were great and so helpful. They explained that to get on to the type of University course I was interested in, I would more than likely need to have a C grade in GCSE Maths and along with successful completion of the Access to Higher Education – Healthcare courses.
I really didn’t think I could do it, but they helped me to believe in myself and encouraged me to join the courses.
One year later, I walked away with a B Grade in GCSE maths along with the Access to Higher Education – Healthcare qualification! I couldn’t believe it! I was over the moon and can’t thank the teaching team enough.
It wasn’t easy and I really did apply myself and attended all the classes – but I did it!
I couldn’t have done it without the support of tutors, they were so patient with me and made me feel I could always ask as many questions as I needed to until I understood.
Today, I am at the University of Chester studying for a degree in Mental Health Nursing.
Taking that first step with Coleg Cambria has changed my life and I would recommend anyone who is worried about coming back to education to take a deep breath, be brave and just do it…what have you got to lose!”