The WEA has committed to achieving net-zero emissions and has acknowledged its role in assisting the UK in reaching net-zero by 2050.

The WEA has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with its science-based targets encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 serving as the foundation for future commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to drive emissions reductions.

Learn more in our Carbon Reduction Plan below.

The WEA is Matrix accredited.

Matrix is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG). It is the Department for Education’s (DfE) standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance.

It helps providers to improve their services by benchmarking against best practice, and it offers accreditation to those that meet the full standard.

Organisations that have benefited from working with the Standard include Training Providers, Universities and Further/Higher Education Colleges.

This means that we have been assessed for the quality of our information and advice, and you can expect to receive a good and impartial service from us. Information or advice can be provided to help you enrol on a WEA course, how to progress your learning to signposting for guidance to discuss your career goals.

We are always looking at ways in which we can improve how we work and welcome feedback on all aspects of the WEA. Contact our team with any comments on queries.

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. A government organisation, they inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages, including the WEA. They ensure that educational providers are raising the standards of education.

Following the full Ofsted inspection in May 2024, Ofsted judged the WEA as a good provider of adult education.

You can access the latest Ofsted report via the download button below, and view archive reports on the Ofsted website here.

Here at the WEA, we do things differently from other learning providers. We're a community at our core, which really shines through when you learn with us.  

Whether it's in one of our local centres or online, you're guaranteed both a supportive and friendly atmosphere. We believe in keeping group sizes down too, making it easier for our learners to speak up, get to know their group and get actively involved in learning.  

Expert tutors

This allows our experienced tutors to tailor their approach to the exact needs and interests of their learners. Between the expert tutor and a friendly, integrated tutor group, our learners develop a fantastic learning network and informal support safety net that on many occasions are with them for life. 

We’re passionate about reaching learners who need and want education most, which is why you’ll always feel like part of a family when you learn with us. We’re here to help you grow, overcome challenges, or follow your passions.  

Achieve your dreams

Big or small, we’ve been helping people achieve their dreams for over 100 years. The question is, what are you waiting for?