An adult learner who has dyslexia is taking literacy classes in order to improve her skills.
Michelle Douglas, 38, left school barely being able to read after finding learning tough.
However, she is now studying for a GCSE in English with the help of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), having already passed Level 1 and Level 2 exams in adult literacy.
Ms Douglas currently works three days a week as a supervisor at a primary school, but says she wants to develop her skills so she can become an art teacher at a secondary school.
She had tried many adult literacy courses in the past but made no progress, however she made a breakthrough when she signed up again.
"My teacher was brilliant. She worked out that I had a different way of learning and she broke it all down in a way I could understand," Ms Douglas said.
The adult learner said that although the GCSE is tough, she is "determined" to improve her skills because she wants to do more with her life.
Denise Bangay of the LSc said she is "delighted" the scheme has been able to help Ms Douglas and added that she hopes others will take advantage of the services that are on offer.
Neville Midwinter is another man who has achieved success after struggling at school and in his personal life.
The 34-year-old is up for the NVQ National Learner of the Year Award after completing training that improved his English and maths skills.
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