Sign In Our work spans a wide variety of programmes, working alongside different partner organisations and funders. You can find out more information about each of them below. Ultimately, they’re all about helping people reach their goals.
Adult qualifications and learning
We provide a range of different courses that support you to gain new skills in everything from English and Maths to First Aid and Mental health. Some courses are fully-funded, while others have a small fee.
Our accredited courses are designed to give you the specific skills and knowledge that will help you to progress, either into your chosen profession or onto further study. Whether you’re looking to retrain or want to secure a promotion in your current field, our courses are sure to boost your career prospects.
Distance Learning
We run a variety of distance learning courses – where you learn at home or work instead of coming into a classroom. You will gain one-to-one contact and social interaction during the course to reassure you and get updates on your progression.
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Do you dream of going to university and studying for a degree? Not sure if you have the right qualifications? Want to build your confidence first? An Access to Higher Education Diploma (Access to HE) might be perfect for you. Access to HE courses provide an alternative route to enter university for people aged 19 and over.
Access to HE courses are recognised and regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and our provision is delivered through the awarding body AIM. On your successful completion, you will be awarded an Access to HE Diploma.
Kickstart your university journey.
Spark and Flare
We offer specialist programmes of study for 16-18s that are designed for you and built around your needs. If you’re not sure about what your future might look like, we’re here to help you discover exciting options – whether that’s in education, preparing for work or starting your career.
Our programmes give you real-life experiences, hands-on projects and qualifications that are tailored to what you need and where you are at.
Spark is a personalised programme to help you feel ready to learn and gain confidence and skills for everyday.
Flare provides alternative learning for 16- to 18-year-olds at our centres in Mablethorpe and Gainsborough. At Flare, we provide a supportive environment where teenagers can find their passions and talents. Through hands-on projects and tailored learning, we help them discover their own path.
Community Connectors
Our highly-experienced team of Community Connectors work across Lincolnshire to help you build confidence, share your experiences and access wider support in your community. Activity is delivered each and every week, including drop-in sessions, group activities, one-to-one support, classes and workshops, so drop in or call us to find out more.
Our Spalding and Holbeach hubs are satellite services, working across those communities.
Connect To Work Lincolnshire
Connect to Work is a voluntary employment programme funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that helps people facing barriers to employment find, secure and sustain meaningful work. Click here to discover more about Connect to Work.
Care Experienced Leavers Lincolnshire
The Care Experienced Leavers contract is a three-year programme supporting young people aged 16 to 25 with care experience across Lincolnshire. Led by Clip, part of Acis Group, it aims to help young people build the confidence, resilience and practical skills needed to live independently, achieve their goals and overcome challenges before they escalate.
Working alongside The Network, Abbey Access Training, Riverside Training and Lincolnshire County Council’s Leaving Care Team, Clip will provide tailored one-to-one and group support. This will focus on developing life skills, managing money and tenancies, improving wellbeing, strengthening community connections, and accessing education, employment and training opportunities.
Get in touch
Not sure which is the right course or programme for you? Get in touch through the form below and our team will be in touch to help.
