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Working Wonders are very pleased to have recently been awarded centre accreditation and exam centre status by two pestigious and nationally known awarding bodies: OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) and City and Guilds of London.

This means that the company can deliver nationally recognised qualifications not just in literacy, numeracy and English as a Second Language (ESOL), but in a number of different subject areas at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

These courses can be taken by learners in venues of their choice such as their local community centres, clubs or schools.

About Working Wonders

Working Wonders is funded by Adult and Community Learning which is part of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. Working Wonders was started as a small scale pilot scheme in January 2003.

The aim of the scheme is to provide:

Adults (19+) living in the Wigan & Leigh borough, the opportunity to improve the essential life skills of literacy, numeracy, first steps IT and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

A choice of free sessions in community venues at times and places to best suit the individual
Free crèche facilities, if required
A clear management and teaching focus that places the individual learner firmly at the centre
The opportunity for learners to gain nationally recognised qualifications in literacy and numeracy
Unbiased advice and guidance on various, possible progression routes

Since 2003, Working Wonders has helped hundreds of adults to gain confidence and skills; move on in employment; gain employment and/or gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Working Wonders now consists of a team of 17 highly qualified and experienced adult literacy, numeracy, IT and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutors and Support Workers.