BEGIN is the central information point for advice on Basic Skills for students and agencies in Nottinghamshire. We provide free, impartial, confidential information and advice for adults seeking help with literacy and numeracy skills and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to people who live and intend to stay in the UK. We also help and support organisations and agencies who want up to date information on basic skills issues by providing help and training.

Telephone 0115 978 0942    OR    01623 441 064 (North Nottinghamshire)

Please Note:

From 1 August 2007 there have been changes to the funding of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. The information about ESOL contained in this website has now been updated. Information on who has to pay for ESOL classes is availble HERE translated into 20 languages.

The BEGIN ESOL Placement Service Enquiry Form is HERE.

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