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Learning bus to tour and teach English and maths

Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
News imageEast Riding of Yorkshire Council A white bus is stationary with two blue doors opening up on its side. It has the words 'bringing learning to your community' in font on the side. The back of a woman can be seen stood outside it, with two other people sat on the floor next to a large connect four game. Balloons are tied to the doors with a table in front which says 'East Riding of Yorkshire Council' on it. A woman in a blue top and lanyard is stood at the entrance to the bus.East Riding of Yorkshire Council
A bus fitted with a classroom will tour East Yorkshire to deliver English and maths sessions

A bus with a fitted classroom will be touring towns in East Yorkshire to deliver preparatory maths and English courses.

The mobile learning centre, which has been set up by East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has been designed to help prepare people who are seeking qualifications up to the equivalent of a GCSE.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund has funded the project with a £170,000 investment.

Councillor Anne Handley, leader of ERYC, said: "We encourage interested residents to visit the learning centre if they can and sign up to the courses available."

Dates and locations of the mobile learning centre:

  • Hornsea Hub on 2, 23 and 30 March
  • Beverley on 9 March
  • Hornsea Mere on 11 March
  • Withernsea seafront on 18 March
  • Castle Hill Hospital on 19 March
  • Bridlington on 25 March

ERYC said further information can be found on the adult learning and employability section of its website.

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