We can help you to improve your reading, writing, or computer skills.

Learning is based on the individual needs of the learner. We work with you to find out what you would like to learn and the best way to go about it.

Literacies Groups

There are 4 groups running across West Dunbartonshire. These are ongoing and you can join throughout the year.

There is 1 Additional Learning Support Needs (ALSN) group run in partnership with Unity Empower

Literacies
Subject Where When Dates

Clydebank Literacies 

Clydebank 

Monday mornings 

24/08/2026 - 21/06/2027 

 

Unity Literacies 

Dalmuir  

Tuesday mornings 

25/08/2026 – 22/06/2027 

Learning Lives 

Improving Lives, Dalmuir 

Tuesday 

mornings 

25/08/2026 – 22/06/2027 

Clydebank Literacies 

Dalmuir 

Tuesday 

afternoons 

25/08/2026 – 22/06/2027 

Alexandria Digital & Literacies 

Alexandria  

Wednesday 

mornings 

26/08/2026 – 23/06/2027 

Dumbarton Literacies 

Dumbarton 

Wednesday Late afternoon 

26/08/2026- 23/06/2027 

Dumbarton Literacies 

Dumbarton 

Thursday mornings 

27/08/2026- 25/06/2027 

Digital Learning

Dumbarton Digital Friends – this is an ongoing programme for 1-1 support for learners who are completely new to IT or digital skills. All learning is based on individual needs.

Clydebank Getting Started in IT – beginners IT course, leading to an SQA Core Skills ICT qualification.

Digital Learning
Subject Where When Dates
Clydebank Digital Friends Clydebank Wednesday mornings

26/08/2026 – 31/03/2027 

Dumbarton Digital Friends Dumbarton Thursday mornings

27/08/2026 – 01/03/2027 

SQA certification

SQA certification is also available for the above courses if desired, this can be discussed with the Working4U Development Officer or Tutor. There is no cost for you to this and no exam to sit to get accreditation.

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