Gamified Essential Skills Learning Programme
Learn, play, and grow your confidence...all without exams
The Lisburn and Castlereagh Labour Market Partnership is delighted to launch an exciting new Gamified Learning Programme, delivered by Studyseed CIC.
This innovative programme helps adults build confidence and gain an accredited qualification in Maths and/or English through interactive, game-inspired learning.
Say goodbye to exam stress and classroom routines - this programme makes learning hands-on, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. The sessions have are practical, engaging sessions designed to make learning enjoyable, relevant, and rewarding.
What is gamified learning?
Gamified learning takes the most enjoyable parts of games such as earning points, moving through levels, and taking on friendly challenges - and applies them to education.
Instead of traditional lessons, participants take part in hands-on activities and mini challenges where progress is visible and celebrated.
Learners earn points as they complete tasks, unlock new levels, and watch their skills grow each week.
The approach makes learning feel less like school and more like personal achievement. It’s about having fun while building skills that genuinely matter in everyday life.
What’s included
Running from October 2025 to March 2026, the programme will take place at several venues across Lisburn and Castlereagh.
Interactive weekly sessions
Learn through fun, practical classes led by experienced tutors. Each session is designed to make learning collaborative, enjoyable, and supportive, with a focus on applying Maths and English to real-world situations rather than simply working from a textbook.
Personalised mentoring and the Workplace Ready Programme
Every participant will receive at least 12 hours of one-to-one mentoring to help identify strengths, set personal goals, and plan next steps.
Alongside this, you’ll complete the Workplace Ready Programme — a structured series of sessions focused on building employability, confidence, and communication skills.
These sessions include:
- Support with CV writing and personal statements
- Mock interviews and constructive feedback
- Help with job applications and identifying transferable skills
- Guidance on volunteering, training, and employment opportunities
- Confidence-building activities to prepare you for future success
By the end of the mentoring and workplace sessions, you’ll have a clear action plan, an updated CV, and a renewed sense of confidence in your next steps towards work or further study.
Recognised qualifications
Participants will work towards an accredited Entry Level 1-Level 2 qualification in Maths and/or English, achieved through continuous tutor assessment rather than a formal exam. This qualification is nationally recognised and provides an important stepping stone for future education or employment.
Who can apply
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Live in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area
- Are 18 or over
- Are economically inactive (not currently in employment)
- Have no formal qualification in Maths or English
- Can commit to attending all programme sessions, including mentoring
Please note: those in full-time education are not eligible to apply.
You will gain
Everyday confidence
Learn how literacy and numeracy fit into everyday life — from budgeting and managing bills to writing emails and completing forms.
Problem-solving skills
Develop the confidence to approach challenges logically and creatively, using practical examples drawn from daily life.
Communication skills
Gain the ability to express yourself more clearly, both in writing and conversation, helping you connect better with others at home, in the community, and at work
Digital know-how
Learn to use online tools and digital platforms safely and effectively — a valuable skill in today’s technology-driven world.
Lifelong learning skills
Discover that learning can be enjoyable and achievable, building the confidence to continue developing your skills long after the programme ends.
You will achieve:
- A recognised qualification: An important step towards further education or employment
- Renewed confidence: Belief in your own ability to learn and succeed
- Practical, job-ready skills: The abilities employers value most
- A sense of pride: Knowing you’ve achieved something meaningful
- New connections: With supportive mentors, fellow learners, and local employers
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to build your confidence, learn new skills, and open doors to future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Jayne Hamilton or Danielle Pickering at Studyseed CIC:
Email: info@studyseed.co.uk
Phone: 07599 804844