Westminster Adult Education Service
Higher EducationEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
WAES functions as an adult education service administered by Westminster City Council in London. It serves a highly diverse community and is among the largest local authority providers of adult education in the UK. The service collaborates with the council and other community and education partners to tailor courses to local needs, and its quality is monitored through Ofsted inspections with adherence to exam-board standards for national qualifications where applicable. WAES offers a range of study options, including full-time and part-time courses across daytime, evenings, and weekends, with blended or remote learning available where possible. Its subject areas include Art & Design, Health and Social Care, and ESOL. In 2024 WAES was recognized as a Distinguished Provider of Adult Education at the Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards.