Opening Pathways to Learning, Confidence, and Opportunity
GateWay Language CIC supports refugees, asylum seekers, care-experienced young people, and NEET 16–24-year-olds in Warrington through accessible English learning, wellbeing support, life skills, and digital inclusion.
About Us
Creating Pathways to Learning, Confidence, and Belonging
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, feel confident, and belong in their community. At GateWay Language CIC, we support people who face barriers such as limited English, low confidence, poor mental health, and digital exclusion. Our programmes are flexible, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. We help learners improve their English, develop practical life skills, and take positive steps towards education, training, and work - while encouraging participation in community life and shared British values.
To remove barriers to learning by combining English education, wellbeing support, and practical life skills in inclusive, community-based programmes.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Thriving communities where learning opens doors to opportunity and participation.
GateWay Language CIC — At a Glance
📍 Based in Warrington, supporting local communities
👥 Refugees, asylum seekers, care-experienced & NEET young people
📘 Free or low-cost ESOL, Functional Skills & GCSE English
💻 Digital access, life skills & wellbeing support
🎯 Clear pathways into education, training, and employment
What We Do
English Language Learning (ESOL & Functional Skills)
Friendly, accessible English classes for all levels, online and in person.
Life Skills & Digital Inclusion
Practical workshops on budgeting, cooking, digital skills, and independent living.
Women-Only ESOL & Wellbeing Groups
Safe, culturally sensitive spaces for women to learn, connect, and build confidence.
Mentoring & Confidence Support
1-to-1 and group mentoring to support personal development and progression.
Our Impact
Building Skills, Confidence, and Opportunity
Every learner who joins GateWay Language CIC takes a step towards greater independence.
Our support helps people to:
Improve English communication
Increase confidence and wellbeing
Develop practical life skills
Access education, training, or employment
Build positive community connections
Contact
Get in touch to learn more about us.