www.writtenoff.ie

The new series of Written Off? is now being broadcast on RTÉ One at 7.30pm and will run for six weeks until May 11th. If you miss the shows, you will be able to watch the shows on this Web site from April 13th.

This year, the series follows 8 learners from Dublin, Kildare, Westmeath, Meath, Sligo and Somalia as they take on a 6-weekend course to improve their reading, writing, numbers and technology skills.

We hope you enjoy the shows. If you want to find out more about what you can do to brush up your skills, call us now on 1800 20 20 65.

Funding

Funding for the TV series was secured through Round 6 of the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland's Sound and Vision Scheme, along with a contribution from RTÉ and NALA. For more information on funding, go to www.bci.ie.

Distance Learning Service

Written Off? is however, just one aspect to NALA’s work in promoting the uptake of adult education opportunities. NALA’s Distance Learning Service also operates a Freephone telephone line on 1800 20 20 65, which is advertised at the end of each programme.

People who call the Freephone service are either referred to a local adult literacy service or offered the opportunity to talk to a Distance Learning Tutor, over the phone. All of NALA’s tutors are experienced literacy practitioners.

Adults engaging with the Distance Learning Service receive materials in the post and over the web and work on a regular basis with tutors to improve their reading and writing skills.

NALA’s Distance Learning Service has developed since 2000. Written Off? is NALA’s ninth TV series. Each year we talk to between 5,000 and 10,000 adults who watch the programmes and want to find out more.

To find out more about NALA’s previous work in this area, go to www.nala.ie and check out Distance Learning under the NALA's Work or click here.