Maths Courses

Understanding maths is essential for every day activities such as numerical and logical thinking and can help you in the home and in the workplace. Our practical maths courses will help you build on your existing skills and apply them to every day situations.

Functional Skills Maths- Level 2

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths is a nationally recognised qualification proving mathematical competency to employers and education providers such as colleges and universities. Starting March 2021. Read more

Maths - Fun with Fractions

Fractions, decimals and percentages are all around us in our lives, but many people struggle to understand them. This course will help you do just that. Read more

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Health and Social Care Tutor

To be considered for this role you must have experience of teaching people in Health & Social Care or related subject area and effectively collaborate with staff across the College.
Fircroft Helps The Big Feed

Take a look how some of our brilliant kitchen staff have volunteered to help feed people in need during the pandemic.
Fircroft Awarded College of Sanctuary Status – February 2021

The college is delighted to be awarded College of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK, an organisation that supports the work of communities to provide welcoming and safe places for all.
Action on Climate Change

The college is alarmed at the rapid acceleration of global climate change. Read more about how the college is playing its part to help encourage change before it's too late.

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) October 2021

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) is highly credited by universities in the UK and is perfect for adults who wish to go on to further study of counselling, youth work and psychology as well as other subjects.This is a nine-month programme that can help you to get into University.
Fees

Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.
Who we are

Fircroft is an adult education college in Selly Oak, Birmingham, offering mostly residential courses but also online and one day courses.
Free Thinking

Our Free Thinking programme helps people get into mainstream education and employment after suffering from modern slavery, trauma and torture. Starting 19th April - 23rd June 2021.
Open Days

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 government guidance the college building is currently closed and we have had to postpone our Open Days at the college.
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