At Saint Francis Employability, we’ve been inspired by one of our talented members of the community Ali Dualeh, who shared the beautiful art of traditional threaded cloth-making from his home country. Through vibrant colours and skilled craftsmanship, he not only created stunning pieces but also brought culture, confidence, and community together. 🌍✨ Do you have a talent, tradition, or skill to share? Come down and celebrate your creativity and culture with us. Your story ma

ESOL students explored the difference between high-risk and low-risk foods, learning key vocabulary while working with real food items. Through hands-on classification activities, they built confidence in discussing food safety and everyday health in practical, meaningful ways. #ESOL #StFrancisEmployability #LearningAboutFood #CofidenceBuilding

Winter can be incredibly challenging, particularly for people facing financial hardship, health issues, or insecure housing. At St Francis Employability, we believe warmth is a basic necessity, not a luxury - and this winter we’ve been proud to support our community in staying safe and well. We are a funded Centre for Warmth, supported by @Cadent, who have enabled us to provide essential warmth items to people who need them most. Through this funding, Cadent supplied heated b

Celebrating Success in Our Time Lesson at St Francis Employability We are thrilled to share that our recent time lesson was a resounding success! The students at St Francis Employability truly enjoyed practicing with clocks and engaging in real-life examples. Hands-On Learning During the lesson, learners had the opportunity to read and say the time, which helped reinforce their understanding in a practical way. It was fantastic to see everyone actively participating and app

We are over the moon that our CEO, Selina Read, has been nominated for the Women of the Year Awards — a prestigious celebration recognising women who make a real difference in their communities. Selina’s visionary leadership at St Francis Employability has transformed countless lives, empowering individuals from marginalised communities to reach their full potential. Seeing her dedication and impact recognised on such a special day fills us with immense pride. 💛 Join us in c

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Learners in a Skills for Life session developing their speaking, listening and vocabulary skills in a roleplay activity as shop...

In one of our IT lessons our students explored the essentials for workplace communication. They were highly engaged and focused,...

In our ESOL for health class learners learn about basic first aid, by practising CPR (on our Annies), how to put someone into the...

In our employability class students practise following instructions. In three small teams they had to follow a pancake recipe exactly....

If you enjoy engaging conversations and gentle physical activity, come join our sociable seating sessions. They're completely FREE and, most importantly, loads of fun! Light physical activity is beneficial, and combining it with chatting with like-minded individuals enhances the experience. #StFrancisEmployability #ChattyChairs #WhatsNotToLove #FREE

We've got exciting news! Thanks to new funding, we're here to support you in your journey to quit smoking. Whether you're just starting...

Connecting with new clients and employers is crucial for exploring diverse collaboration opportunities that can significantly uplift the...

Last week, our ESOL class for St. Francis focused on vital healthcare terms, covering body parts and common ailments. Understanding these...

Meet Dale (the superstar 🤩), one of our valued clients who joins Chatty Chairs every Wednesday. Here, he shares why he loves attending...

For our Entry 3 class, we have students with a high English level and a great speaking ability. To push them to improve their confidence,...

Is Dim Sum from Italy? Today in St. Francis ESOL lesson for Entry 1 beginners... We learned how to use the preposition "from" to ask &...

During our Coventry Project, which forms an integral part of the practical component of their Employability course, participants engaged...

David, our Employer Engagement Officer, attended an event with @NIS for the inauguration of their brand-new rail training centre in...

As part of our ongoing collaboration with @CVLife, we explored the Herbert Art Gallery and discussed volunteer opportunities. We focused...