New Directions Reading 2015 16 course guide by New Directions Reading

New Directions Course Guide for part time adult education SEPTEMBER 2015 - JULY 2016

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Welcome Rediscovering the joys of learning can bring real benefits at work and at home. We live and work in a changing world. Your age and experience will not stop you from learning something new. New Directions is a great place to learn, you’ll be well supported by a dedicated team of tutors and support staff. Class sizes are small and grouped by ability so you’ll never feel out of your depth. Ofsted judged the service as Good with Outstanding features, success rates are above benchmarks and national averages for most courses, and the whole service has been Matrix accredited for the quality of its Information, Advice and Guidance. If that’s not enough to convince you check out our learners inspirational case studies at www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

69% of Learners sustained positive destinations

Matrix Standard (information, Advice & Guidance quality mark) re-awarded in February 2013

With Outstanding grades for Partnerships and Leadership

£559,000 of Poundplus added value generated

Cllr Tony Jones Lead Councillor for Education

2 1

Every care has been taken to ensure that all of the information contained in the course guide is accurate at the time of printing.

4500 Learners. 65% from the most deprived areas of Reading. 28% BME reach.

9.1 out of 10 learner satisfaction score (FE choices)

Over 1500 1:1 careers appointments delivered

Awarded Fair train silver status for our work experience placements

Contents Welcome 1 Fees for learning

How are courses funded? 4 Helping you with fees Payment plan

4 4

Understanding fees 5 24+ Learning Loans

Reading Community Learning Network 7 On-Demand

Volunteering 8 Learner Volunteers Support Service Volunteers Participation

8 8 8

Maths & English

Maths GCSE Fast-track Maths Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Maths Functional Skills Maths Conversational Workshop Maths GCSE English - Skills For Living English GCSE English Entry Level English Getting Started English Functional Skills English Workshop MH English Workshop English Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English - Life Skills English - Skills For Living English Entry Level English Basics English workshop English Pre-Entry English workshop

English Entry Level English Moving On

12 12

Learner Support

Dyslexia Support

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centres 15 ESOL

Supported Learning 19 IT Pottery Photography Cookery

19 19 20 20

Traineeships 21 Work Placements

Arts & Crafts

Art Beginners 28 Watercolour Mixed Ability 28 Drawing Course: Mixed Ability 28 Drawing And Painting 29 Art Intermediate & Improvers 29 Drawing And Watercolour 29 Exploring Drawing 30 Silk Painting 30 Greetings Cards In Watercolour 30 Chinese Brush Painting 30 Jewellery Wire Work & Sculpted jewellery 31 Write In Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Russian & Japanese 31 Design Your Own Jumper 31 Calligraphy In Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Russian & Japanese 31 Make Your Own Sock Toy 31

21 Upholstery 32 Upholstery Day Upholstery Upholstery Summer School

32 32 32

10 10

Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing 22

10 10

Ceramics 33 Employability Ceramics: Beginners 33 Services 23 Ceramics:Intermediate

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

EJS Intensive - Level 1 Award in Employability 23 Get ready for study work or change 23 Self-Service 24 Skills Health Check 24 CV Workshop 24 Confidence Building 24 Job Clubs 24

And Improvers Ceramics Advanced: Practice Ceramics: Mixed Ability Sculpting In Clay Ceramics: Flower Brooches Creative Techniques 3D Ceramics (C&G) Ceramics: Porcelain Flowers Supported Learning - Pottery

33 33 34 34 34 34 34 35

Community Learning Dressmaking 36 - Outreach 26 Sewing Skills Beginners 36 Pay as you go circles

Saturday Circles Weekly Circles Saturday Workshops

27 27 27 27

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Dressmaking For All Patchwork & Quilting Mending & Alterations Get to Know Fabrics

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

36 36 37 37 37

Fashion design Fashion Skills City & Guilds Level 2

38 38

Cookery 39 Healthy Menus 39 International Cookery 39 Kids Cooking For Health 39 Eat For Health 39 Supported Learning - Cookery 39

Health & Lifestyle 40 Tai Chi, Yang Style Tai Chi, Chen Style Complimentary Therapies: Henna Complimentary Therapies: Introduction To Reflexology Complimentary Therapies: Head Massage Complimentary Therapies: Hand Massage

40 40 40 41 41 41

Languages 42 Arabic Beginners (Yr 1) Arabic Improvers (Yr 2) Arabic Intermediate (Yrs 3-5) Arabic Conversation French Beginners (Yr1) French Improvers (Yr 2) French For Learners at Intermediate Level French For Learners at Advanced Level French Culture & Conversation German Beginners (Yr 1) German Intermediate (Yr 3) German Culture & Conversation Italian Beginners Italian Beginners (Yr1) Italian Improvers (Yr2) Italian for Intermediate Learners Italian Advanced (Yr 5-6) Italian Adv. Culture & Conversation (Year 7) Spanish Beginners (Yr 1) Spanish Improvers Spanish Culture & Conversation

42 42 42 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 44 44

Serbian First Steps Modern Greek British Sign Language British Sign Language Level 2 Warm Up British Sign Language Taster Course English Conversation (Inter - Adv)

44 45 45 45 45 45

Information Technology 46 Internet Safety 46 Digital Photography - Basic Skills 46 Supported Learning - Photography 46 Supported Learning IT 46 Conversational IT 47 Creative And Practical IT 47 Confidence In Using IT For Job Seekers 47 Digital Communication Skills 48 How To Install And Use “Apps” 48 Making Money On eBay 48

Learning for Work 49 Level 3 Award In Education & Training 49 Level 4 Certificate In Education & Training 49 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement 50 Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 50 Level 4 NVQ in Advice and Guidance 50 Level 3 Certificate in Work With Parents 51 Level 4 Award in Work With Parents - Intense Support for Families with Multiple and Complex Needs 51 Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning In Schools 51 Level 2 Certificate for Children & Young Peoples’ Workforce 52 Level 1 Caring For Children 52 Level 3 Diploma For The Early Years Practitioner (Early Years

Education) 52 Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service 53 Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service 53 Level 3 Diploma in Customer Services 53 Level 2 Certificate Administration (Business Professional) 54 Level 3 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional) 54

I.T. Qualifications 55 Digital Skills Award Entry 3 (BCS)

ECDL Essentials (Level 1)

Management courses

Level 3 Award in First Line Management

Certificate in First Line Management

Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership 57 Certificate in Management and Leadership

Stimulating New Courses from WEA Reading 58 Where to find us Accessibility

61-62 62

Fees for learning How are courses funded? Courses at New Directions are partly funded by the UK Government via the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and partly by the learner. The European Social Fund also contributes funds to some employment courses. Leisure courses and those that lead to a qualification are generally subsidised by up to 50% by the SFA (co-funded). Learners who are studying to help them gain employment or a qualification and are on certain benefits may be entitled to 100% funding (fully funded, free course). Other criteria also exist, which can entitle learners to full funding (please see flow chart on page 5). The fees in this guide reflect the cost after any government subsidy has been applied and are the fees the learner will pay to enrol on the course. Learners studying for a Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate or Diploma who are aged 24 years or older will be eligible for a Further Education Learning Loan to pay for part or all of their fees. For further information on Further Education Loans please see page 6.

Helping you with fees If you are not eligible for full funding, financial assistance may be available to help cover course costs, material costs and help with the cost of childcare. Financial help is available for customers who meet the eligibility requirements of our funders. Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will receive support and the scale of support may vary.

Payment plan For courses lasting at least 10 weeks and costing over ÂŁ80.00, payment by standing order is available. You will need to pay 50% of the fee when you enrol and the remaining fees will be divided into equal payments over the first four months of the course.

Other payment plans may be available for high value courses. Talk to our customer relations officers for more information on 0345 842 0012.

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Understanding fees & .#+ 7;289 . &' # 05

& .#+ 8: . &' #& # &0

#+ & + . +" " .#+& #+&' ' &

# ' ( #+&' (# .#+& &'( + , 9 #& + , : %+ )#"0

#+ & + . +" " .#+& #+&' ' &

.#+ '(+ . " ( "(&. , 1 , 7 #& , 8 " -#& " (#- & ' + , 8 %+ )#"055

#+ & + . +" " .#+& #+&' ' &

& .#+ +" !$ #. " & , " # &' #- " 1 !$ #.! "( +$$#&( #- " " ( #& ( ), (. &#+$ #& " , &' & ( 3 " ( 40

#+& #+&' ! . & 2 ( (# #+& ( !

& .#+ +" !$ #. 1 #" ( ( " ( #( & ( " ( #' #, 1 ## " (# "( & -#& +( " ' ' (& " " (# # '#0

#+& #+&' ' #2 +" " .#+ - " (# $ . ( + ' #-" "'( ( #+&'

& .#+ ## " (# '(+ . + , 8 #& + , 9 %+ )#" , " & "( . ( & )' &! #& ' & 76 . &' &, #& ! ' & & " +&. " ' &, 0

#+ & + .

+" " .#+& #+&' ' &

' ( #+&' ( , 9 #& , :0

#+ - " (# $ . #& ( #+&' #& ( #+( " &" " # " ,

' ( #+&' ( , 8 #& #-0

N.B English and Maths Courses are free to all adults who do not have 5 GCSE passes at grade A* - C Full Level 2: GCSE/O Level (5 or more GCSEs grades A*-C) 2 or 3 AS Levels, CSE Grade 1 (5 or more), A Level x 1, Higher 14-19 Diploma, QCF Diploma Level 2, QCF Certificate Level 2 (13-14 credits pre 2014-15), Level 2 Principal Learning, NVQ Level 2, GNVQ Intermediate, QCF Certificate Level 2 (15+ credits)

Full Level 3

credits in size and you have not achieved a first

A Levels (2 or more Advanced Level passes), 4 or more AS Levels, QCF Diploma Level 3, QAA Access to HE, Advanced 14-19 Diploma, GNVQ Advanced, NVQ Level 3, AVCE Double Award, QCF Certificate Level 3 (30-36 credits)

full level 3 qualification.

Level 4

* A free course only applies to a first full level 4 qualification if the qualification is less than 30

** A free course only applies if you currently have a level 1 or lower qualification.

QCF Award Level 4, QCF Certificate Level 4, QCF Diploma Level 4, HNC, Certificate of Higher Education.

Fees for learning 24+ Learning Loans If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2015 you may qualify for a 24+ advanced Learning Loan. These loans help you to pay the tuition fees charged by colleges and training organisations. Most learners aged 24 and over, studying at Level 3 and above, will qualify for these new loans from the UK government. It’s easy to apply. Your household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £21,000 a year. You can apply for a loan from May 2015 for courses starting between 1 August 2015 and 31 July 2016.

To qualify you must be: • Aged 24 or over on the first day of your course (there’s no upper age-limit) and starting your course on or after 1 August 2015. • Living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years immediately before this. • Studying with a college or training organisation in England approved for public funding. • Enrolling on an eligible course at Level 3 and above which includes: A Levels, Access to HE Diplomas, other Diplomas and Certificates, Advanced Apprenticeships or Higher Apprenticeships. Loan amounts are shown on applicable courses. Course fees apply where loans are not available.

For more information on Student loans please visit: www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN) New Directions leads the Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN). The network currently has 36 member organisations. The network is independently chaired. Membership is open to any organisation delivering learning in Reading. RCLN member organisations offer a varied range of targeted and universal learning opportunities and employment support to different groups in Reading.

On-Demand If you cannot see what you would like, please register your interest with us so that in future we can better meet local demand. If you are an employer or represent a group of at least 10 learners we may be able to set up a bespoke offer for you at a location of your choosing. Please contact us and our friendly information team will direct you to the most appropriate person to discuss your requirements.

Volunteering New Directions runs a busy Volunteer programme where Volunteers give invaluable support across the service. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and gain useful experience and skills.

Learner Volunteers Our Learner Volunteers work alongside our professional Tutors giving extra help to learners to enable them to achieve their potential. All Learner Volunteers complete a City and Guilds Level 2 qualification in learning support.

Support Service Volunteers Our Support Service Volunteers work alongside New Directions staff to support all areas of the service. This can involve meeting and greeting customers, supporting job search customers and helping with reception and admin support. Support Service Volunteers are given appropriate training. No previous experience is necessary.

For more information on Volunteering please contact amanda.paradine@reading.gov.uk

Participation There are numerous ways to get involved in Adult Learning at New Directions. Our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Learner Championsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; provide a clear route for learners to offer suggestions that will direct planning and shape future services to meet the needs of local people better.

For participation information please contact julie.light@reading.gov.uk

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Maths & English Maths & English qualifications are fully-funded for learners aged 19+ who have not yet achieved their GCSE at grade C or above regardless of any other qualifications they may have. This means there are no fees payable. (Please note that this is subject to residency requirements) • Classes last for 2 hours and up to 3 hours for GCSE once or twice a week. • Class sizes are small and focused at a particular Level so you will not feel out of your depth. • Before joining a class we will assess your needs so we can allocate you to the most suitable class.

We offer 3 types of qualification: • Progression Awards are bite-sized and focus on specific skills. You will build a portfolio of evidence to gain your qualification. • Functional Skills applies your knowledge so that you can problem solve effectively. You will be assessed by examination. • GCSE is recognised as a full Level 2 qualification, a requirement to access some further and higher learning courses. You will be assessed by examination.

Interview & Assessment dates for all Maths & English courses: Tuesday 8th September 10am to 7pm – South Reading Centre Wednesday 9th September 10am to 1pm – West Reading Centre, The Avenue Thursday 10th September 10am to 4pm – North Reading Centre Friday 11th September 10am to 2pm – South Reading Centre. Where to find us on pages 61 & 62 (Please bring your passport or another form of ID to the assessment sessions.)

If you would like to book a place at any of the interview or assessment sessions or to find out more information then please call 0345 842 0012

Maths & English Maths GCSE

Maths GCSE

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 33 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:15 to 21:45 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

NRNG511PF

NRNG531PF

SRNG521PF

FREE

Maths Functional Skills

Maths GCSE Fast-track

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 33 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 12:00 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 33 weeks • South Reading Centre

NRNF251PF

SRFN311PF

FREE

NRNG422PF FREE

Maths Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 33 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 12:00 • 33 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRNF211PF

SRNG541PF

FREE

NRNF331PF FREE

Maths GCSE

Maths GCSE • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:00 to 21:30 • 33 weeks • South Reading Centre SRNG511PF FREE

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Maths & English Maths Conversational Workshop • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

English - Skills For Living • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 33 weeks • North Reading Centre

English Functional Skills • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRRF111PF

NRRF341PF

FREE

SRNW641PF FREE

English Workshop MH

English GCSE Maths GCSE

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 12:00 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 12:00 • 34 weeks • The Avenue Centre

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRRG411PF

NRRF641PF

FREE

WRNG531PF FREE

English Workshop

English Entry Level Maths Conversational Workshop • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 34 weeks • The Avenue Centre

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre NRRF221PF

NRRF642PF

FREE

WRNW621PF FREE

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre

English Getting Started • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 34 weeks • North Reading Centre NRRF121PF FREE

English Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 33 weeks • South Reading Centre SRRF311PF FREE

Maths & English English - Life Skills

English workshop

English Basics

Entry Level English, Maths and IT • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:15 to 21:15 • 33 weeks • The Avenue Centre

SRRF231PF

WRRF611PF

FREE

SRRF611PF FREE

English Entry Level

English Basics English - Skills For Living • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • The Avenue Centre

SRRF232PF

WRRF231PF

FREE

SRRF121PF FREE

English Moving On

English workshop • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

English Entry Level • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • The Avenue Centre

SRRF621PF

WRRF341PF

FREE

SRRF131PF FREE

English Pre-Entry • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre SRRF141PF FREE

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Learner Support

Discover Learn Share

We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and aim to make the most of every student’s learning opportunities. It is important to us that students with disabilities and learning difficulties feel welcome and are supported throughout their time at New Directions.

Examples of the types of support: • Hearing loops & communication support for deaf students • Personalised resources for students who are blind or visually impaired • Individual help from a Learner Support Worker • Help from a Learner Volunteer • Help for dyslexic students • Individual support for students with mental illnesses • Specialised hardware in IT classes to help learners with sensory or physical needs such as adapted keyboards, specialised mouse or joysticks, armrests or footrests. These are examples of the type of support we can offer but all additional support is based on individual need and assessment of how we can best help.

Dedicated classes for learners with learning disabilities and difficulties are shown by this logo.

Dyslexia Support

Discover Learn Share

Do you think you may have Dyslexia? Do you think that your reading and spelling skills are letting you down? We can help! We offer a 15 week course using IDL (Indirect Dyslexia Learning) computer software, where you can have a stress free learning experience. The computer based system will be tailored to your exact individual needs. A Tutor will be on hand to help and support you throughout the course. Classes will meet once a week for 2 hours. If you think this could benefit you please get in touch for an informal assessment.

Dyslexia Support Do you feel that your reading and writing skills are holding you back? We can help with computer based support classes. • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:00 to 21:00 • 15 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI605H £25 • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 15 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI606H £25

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 12:00 to 14:00 • 15 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI607H

• 25/02/2016 • Thursday • 12:00 - 14:00 • 15 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI619H

£25

• 22/02/2016 • Monday • 19:00 to 21:00 • 15 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI617H

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 09:30 - 11:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRI620H

£25

• 24/02/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 - 14:30 • 15 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI618H

• 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 09:30 - 11:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRI621H

£25

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Children’s Centres New Directions works in partnership with Children’s Centres to bring adult learning courses to you, these include: • Stay & Play

• GCSEs

• Rhymetime and Storytime

• Employability

• Incredible Years parenting course

• Vocational Courses

Funded Crèche places are available if studying towards a qualification. Discover your local Children’s Centre today and get learning!

North Reading

South Reading

North Reading - Emmer Green Youth & Community Centre Grove Road Emmer Green RG4 8LN 0118 937 2575

Surestart Whitley 252 Northumberland Avenue Reading Berkshire RG2 7QA 0118 937 3894

Caversham Amersham Road Caversham RG4 5NA 0118 937 2575

Blagdon Nursery School and Children’s Centre Blagdon Road Whitley Reading Berkshire RG2 7NT 0118 937 5457

East Reading East Reading 1a Rupert Square RG1 3HE 0118 937 5050 Hamilton Road 135 Bulmershe Road RG1 5SG 0118 937 5050 Katesgrove Elgar Road RG2 0BN 0118 901 5664

West Reading Ranikhet Spey Road Tilehurst RG30 4ED 0118 937 5221 Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road Reading Tilehurst Berkshire RG30 6UB 0118 937 5577

Oxford Road office is based at the Fairview Youth and Community Centre, Victoria Park, George Street, Reading, RG1 7RR (Activities take place at: Fairview Youth and Community Centre (near Central Swimming Pool), Emmanuel Methodist Church (next to Battle Library), Battle Library and The Salvation Army (opposite Brock Barracks). 0118 937 5676

Central Reading Southcote Children’s Centre 85 Coronation Square RG30 3QP Blagrave Children’s Centre Blagrave Nursery Recreation Road Tilehurst RG30 4UA Coley Park Children’s Centre St Mary & All Saints School Wensley Road RG1 6DU 0118 937 2535 Southcote IT Experience (SITE) Southcote Community Centre Coronation Square Southcote RG30 5QP

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

English for Speakers of Other Languages ESOL qualifications are partly funded by the UK government and partly by the learner. Learners who are unemployed and learning ESOL to help them get a job may be entitled to a free course. To receive this funding learners must be aged 19 years or older and have lived in the UK or European Union (EU) member country for the past 3 years. Learners from non EU countries will only be able to receive the funding if they have an immigration status in their passport which gives them permission to live in the UK, for example Indefinite Leave to Remain or Enter. Passports will need to be seen to confirm this and once confirmed dependents – husband, wife or civil partner and children (19 years old or over) – will also be able to receive this funding. In some cases other criteria may apply and further information will be available at the ESOL interview and assessment days listed in this guide. If you are not able to receive this funding you may still enrol on the course but you will have to pay £695/£710 • Main ESOL Classes last for 2 hours and meet twice a week. • Class sizes are small and focused at a particular level so you will not feel out of your depth. • Before joining a class we will assess your needs so we can allocate you to the most suitable class.

English for Speakers of Other Languages ESOL Interview & Assessment dates: Tuesday 21 July, 9:30 to 11:30 - New Directions South, Wednesday 22 July, 17:30 to 19:00 – New Directions South Thursday 23 July, 9:30 to 11:30 - New Directions at The Avenue Centre Tuesday 1 September, 9:30 to 11:30 - New Directions South Wednesday 2 September, 17:30 to 19:00 – New Directions South Thursday 3 September, 9:30 to 11:30 – New Directions at The Avenue Centre Where to find us on pages 61 & 62

You must bring the following with you: • Passport and any visas (if you hold a spouse visa please also bring your spouse’s passport and marriage documentation). • A form of payment to pay for the course (Cheque, Cash or Debit/Credit card). Please note the down payment will cost up to £100. • If you are unemployed, actively seeking work and receiving benefits, please bring evidence of those benefits. We offer 4 types of class: Main ESOL courses

Conversation Classes

Birth Preparation Classes

Maths for ESOL

Formal tutor-led classes of 4 hours per week studying towards Cambridge ESOL exams, ideal for those requiring evidence of language skills for employment reasons.

Informal conversation classes which do not lead to a qualification.

‘Learn about having a baby in easy English’ is a course for pregnant ladies who do not understand English easily. You will learn practical information about having a baby and the words you will need. Please speak to your midwife for more information

Maths for ESOL is for those who would like to work towards a formal, recognised maths qualification but require additional language support

call 03458 420 012 for more information

*includes exam fees

£470*

FREE

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Supported Learning Classes Supported Learning IT Supported learning IT course to learn how to use a computer to do simple activities. • 25/09/2015 • Friday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI601L £124 • 04/01/2016 • Monday • 13:00 to 15:00 • 9 weeks • North Reading Centre

Supported Learning Pottery You will learn some simple skills to build and design your own pottery for your home and friends.

£124

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRPA628L £151

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRPA626L £151

NRI602L

Discover Learn Share

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRPA639L £151

• 04/01/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRPA627L £151

• 08/01/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRPA640L £151 • 15/04/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRPA641L £151

Supported Learning Classes Supported Learning Photography

Supported Learning Cookery

Basic skills in Digital Photography - Cameras supplied

Easy pace cookery lessons for people with additional needs.

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

Discover Learn Share

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 13:30 to 15:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRFC676R

SRH600C

£169

FREE

• 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 13:30 to 15:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRFC677R

SRH601C

£169

FREE

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC678R £169

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Traineeships Are you aged 19-24? Our 16 week Traineeships offer a flexible way of learning and gaining valuable work experience (minimum 100 hrs) with one of Reading’s largest employers. We have four career pathways on offer: • Customer Service

• Early Years

• Administration

• Using Information Technology

You will have a guaranteed interview at the end of your work placement giving you the confidence to progress into work or onto an Apprenticeship afterwards. Your traineeship will also include Maths, English, Employability and vocational learning, where needed. Progression could include an Apprenticeship, employment or further training. Everything is fully-funded and there is also financial assistance available for childcare, travel and work clothing.

Work Placements Are you aged 19+? Our 8 week placements (25 hrs per week) prepare you for work by providing an insight into a real working environment. Reading Borough Council offer a wide variety of work sector placement opportunities eg: Customer Service, Parks & Open Spaces, Leisure etc. It is tailored to your needs and circumstances and you will be supported throughout, leaving you better placed to find skilled employment, an apprenticeship or further learning. Please call 0345 842 0012 or e-mail alessandra.mammone@reading.gov.uk to register your place on one of our interview and assessment sessions planned on: • Monday 24th August 2015 10.00am (Traineeships & Placements) • Monday 12th October 2015 10.00am (Placements only) • Monday 30th November 2015 10.00am (Traineeships & Placements) • Monday 1st February 2016 10.00am (Placements only) • Monday 21st March 2016 10.00am (Traineeships & Placements) • Monday 9th May 2016 10.00am (Placements only) Sessions take place at Central Reading Centre. Where to find us on pages 61 & 62

Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (ARAR) The BIIAB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing is the recognised qualification for front-line staff working on licensed premises, who are authorised to sell alcohol. In order to sell alcohol in England & Wales individuals must either be a Personal License Holder or Authorised by a Personal License Holder. For a Personal License Holder to authorise someone to sell alcohol on their behalf, they must train that person to a suitable Level. Training records must demonstrate that they understand the legal implications of the sale of alcohol, have the knowledge to promote the licensing objectives and recognise their individual duty to sell alcohol responsibly. The BIIAB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing is a nationally recognised qualification which demonstrates that a suitable Level of training has been achieved. The ARAR qualification also affords some protection to the personal license holder, designated premises supervisor (DPS) and premises license holders by strengthening the defence of due diligence in relation to the actions of their employees; where future prosecutions or a premises license review may affect continued operations and / or result in significant financial penalties. The course is delivered by Reading Borough Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Trading Standards officer.

Course duration

Assessment

Course Fee

1 day

Multiple Choice Exam (the pass mark is 17/25)

ÂŁ75.00 per learner; Includes the BIIAB course handbook and exam

ÂŁ75

Please call 0118 937 2477 to register your interest and find out details of the next available course.

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Employability Services Confidence building

EJS Intensive - Level 1 Award in Employability Suitable for anyone wanting an intensive course to support them back into work. You will gain the I.T. skills to be able to email, use universal jobmatch, start a CV and prepare job applications. You will also gain experience in interview preparation and practice, all the basics for successful job searching. • 1 week intensive course • Delivered at New Directions Central Library • Only available for those on JSA or ESA (WRAG) Progression: After this course develop your skills by joining an IT community Learning course, please see page 46-48

Dates available • 21/09/2015 CRVEJS01F • 05/10/2015 CRVEJS02F • 19/10/2015 CRVEJS03F • 09/11/2015 CRVEJS04F • 23/11/2015 CRVEJS05F • 30/11/2015 CRVEJS06F • 04/01/2016 CRVEJS07F • 11/01/2016 CRVEJS08F • 25/01/2016 CRVEJS09F • 01/02/2016 CRVEJS10F •

• 22/02/2016 CRVEJS11F • 07/03/2016 CRVEJS12F • 14/03/2016 CRVEJS13F • 14/03/2016 CRVEJS14F • 18/04/2016 CRVEJS15F • 09/05/2016 CRVEJS16F • 23/05/2016 CRVEJS17F • 06/06/2016 CRVEJS18F • 20/06/2016 CRVEJS19F • 04/07/2016 CRVEJS20F FREE Credits: 6

• FREE

Get ready for study, work or change. To help you progress in life and work. Free to those on

Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) • 02/11/2015 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre

CRH608L £25 • 04/02/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRH609L £25 • 22/01/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRH610L £25 • 11/04/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRH611L £25

Employability Services Self-Service

CV Workshop

Enrol today to attend a short introduction and start using our range of support facilities to help you while looking for a job; internet job search, printing & photo copying and use of telephone for job search, local media advertising job vacancies and local labour market information.

You will begin to identify your skills and write up your personal profile and key skills areas. This is a starting point in developing your CV - do not expect a finished product at this stage. If you have a CV this is an opportunity for you to review and up-date your CV

• Monday - Friday • Flexible • North & South Reading Centres

• Monday - Friday • Flexible • Various locations FREE

FREE

Skills Health Check This activity allows you to identify your skills and how they might fit in the work place and look at skills you might want to develop. You will need to have basic IT and literacy skills in order to complete this online activity. • Monday - Friday • Flexible • Various locations FREE

National Careers Service – Information, Advice & Guidance New Directions provides confidential impartial one to one support + 2 hour workshops to individuals with our qualified employment advisors. As well as general advice and action planning to set you on your way we can also help you with aspects of the job search and application process, identify support to which you may be entitled and identify learning opportunities to help you succeed. • Monday - Friday • Flexible • Various locations • 1:1

FREE

Job Clubs Please call Job Centre Plus on 0845 604 3719 to find out about local Job Clubs where you can meet like-minded people for peer support and networking opportunities.

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Employability Services Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment - Construction Skills Certification Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment - Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) A CSCS ‘Labourer Card’ can only be obtained by gaining this qualification before progressing to take the CSCS test. This course is for entering the construction industry for the first time and those who are renewing their existing green Construction Site Operative Card.

• Individual advice will be provided for those with construction qualifications but who need a new card or to renew an expired card. • We’ll give you some materials to access to help you prepare, then you’ll attend a one day course at the end of which you’ll take a multiple-choice test. After this we can book your CSCS test so you can get your card. FREE Credits: 4

Want to enrol? Book onto an interview and assessment session Interview & Assessment dates

When: Thursday 28th May 2:30pm – 4:30pm Where: South Reading Centre

When: Thursday 29th October 2:30pm – 4:30pm Where: South Reading Centre

When: Friday 26th June 10am – 12pm Where: Ranikhet Children’s Centre

When: Thursday 26th November 2:30pm –4:30pm Where: South Reading Centre

When: Thursday 23rd July 10am – 12pm Where: South Reading Centre

When: Friday 15th January 10am - 12pm Where: Ranikhet Children’s Centre

When: Friday 21th August 10am – 12pm Where: Ranikhet Children’s Centre

When: Thursday 25th February 2:30pm – 4:30pm Where: South Reading Centre

When: Friday 25th September 10am - 12pm Where: Ranikhet Children’s Centre

When: Thursday 31st March 2:30pm – 4:30pm Where: South Reading Centre

Community Learning Outreach Our Community Learning courses include a wide range of community based and outreach engagement activities. These help people of different ages and backgrounds re-connect with learning, follow an interest, prepare to progress to formal courses to obtain a qualification or to learn how to support their children at school. Courses are developed in dialogue with communities and participants and are therefore delivered in a variety of outreach settings including schools, children’s centres, community centres, and voluntary organisations. This makes them accessible for individuals and community groups to engage in further learning thereby improving their quality of life and chances to gain employment.

If you are a community group and would like to know what we can offer to your community please contact us on 0345 842 0012

Music Circle in North Reading Centre The group meets every other week & is aimed at those who enjoy music and would like to learn more about music in a friendly and sociable environment. • Wednesday Music Group • 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month • 14:15 – 15:45

Contact Iris Shell 0118 9588507 or email irisshell@talktalk.net

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Pay as you go circles Saturday Circles Come and meet others with similar interests and practise your particular subject interest outside of class time. Second Saturday of every month at North Reading Centre. All circles are learner-led.

Saturday Circles

Times

Location

Fee

Knitting and Craft

10:30 – 12:30

North Reading Centre

£2.50

Sewing Surgery

10:30 – 12:30

North Reading Centre

from £10

Weekly Circles Weekly Circles

Times

Location

Fee

Painting Studio

Every Tuesday Term Time 14:00 – 16:00

New Directions North

£2.50

Ceramic Studio

Every Thursday Term Time 14:00 – 16:00

New Directions North

From £4.50

Saturday Courses

How to use apps

03/10/15 New Directions North £33

NRFC667R

Ceramics: Porcelain flowers

03/10/15 New Directions North £36

NRFC668R

Make your own sock toys

03/10/15 New Directions North £55

NRFC669R

Calligraphy in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Russian, & Japanese

03/10/15 New Directions North £55

NRFC670R

Silk Painting

03/10/15 New Directions North £36

NRFC671R

Ceramic Flower Brooches

14/05/16 New Directions North £36

NRFC672R

Greeting cards in watercolour

14/05/16 New Directions North £55

NRFC673R

Design your own jumper

14/05/16 New Directions North £55

NRFC674R

Calligraphy in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Russian & Japanese

14/05/16 New Directions North £55

NRFC675R

For further details see the relevant section of the guide

Arts & Crafts Art Beginners A relaxed and friendly course introducing the basics of drawing and painting for those who are returning to Art after a long break or trying Art for the first time. • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA600L

Watercolour Mixed Ability

Drawing Course: Mixed Ability

Learn about techniques and approaches to watercolour including composition, tonal values, colour mixing and design.

An exploration of the basic techniques and methods of drawing and employing a variety of media and surfaces.

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 week • North Reading Centre

NRA603L

NRA606L

£154

£154 • 04/01/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 04/01/2016 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA601L

• 05/02/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 week • North Reading Centre

NRA604L

NRA607L

£154

£154 • 11/04/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA602L £154

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 week • North Reading Centre

NRA605L

NRA608L

£154

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Arts & Crafts Drawing And Painting A general art course focusing on drawing and painting techniques • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA611L £154

Art Intermediate & Improvers

Drawing And Watercolour

A structured course with practical demonstrations and a variety of set projects to build drawing and painting skills

A course closely linking the techniques of drawing and watercolour

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 10 weeks

• North Reading Centre

NRA614L

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRA617L £154

£154

NRA612L £154

• 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA615L

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRA618L £154

£154

NRA613L £154

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA616L £154

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 14:00 to 16:00

NRA619L £154

Arts & Crafts Exploring Drawing

Silk Painting

Chinese Brush Painting

An exploration of the techniques and skills in drawing using a variety of media.

Learn to paint beautiful paintings on silk using special pigments.

A structured course with practical demonstrations and a variety of set projects to build drawing and painting skills

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA620L

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRFC634R £159

£154

NRFC671R £36

NRA621L

NRA609L £80

• 03/10/2015 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

• 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 03/11/2015 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 5 weeks • North Reading Centre

£154

• 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 5 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA610L £80

Greetings Cards In Watercolour

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA622L £154

• 14/05/2016 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre NRFC673R £55

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Arts & Crafts Jewellery Wire Work & Sculpted jewellery Learn to sculpt and model handmade jewellery using basic tools and techniques. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

Calligraphy In Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Russian & Japanese • 03/10/2015 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

Calligraphy In Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Russian & Japanese • 14/05/2016 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

NRFC670R

NRFC675R

£55

NRFC639R £159 • 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

Make Your Own Sock Toy

• 14/05/2016 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

• 03/10/2015 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

NRFC640R

NRFC674R

NRFC669R

£159

£55

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRFC641R £159

Design Your Own Jumper

Upholstery Upholstery Day

Upholstery

Gain Knowledge and use traditional techniques to turn your item into something special

Learn the basic skills in this traditional craft to give your old furniture a new lease of life.

• 17/10/2015 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • South Reading Centre SRFC664R £87 • 19/03/2016 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • South Reading Centre SRFC665R £87

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 30 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC635R £583 • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • South Reading Centre

Upholstery Summer School Gain Knowledge and use traditional techniques to turn your item into something special. • 11/07/16 - 13/07/16 • Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday • 3 days • 9:30 to 16:00 • South Reading Centre SRFC666R £174

SRFC636R £583 • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 30 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC637R £583

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Ceramics Ceramics: Beginners Targeted for Beginners: we will look at basic Level skills in handbuilding and decorative techniques • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA633L £177

Ceramics: Intermediate And Improvers

Ceramics: Advanced Practice

Learn a range of skills to produce Ceramic Pieces using a variety of techniques and materials based on tutor led projects

Develop and practice your design making skills to produce challenging work

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA629L

NRFC644R £179

£177

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA634L £177

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 04/01/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA630L

NRFC645R £179

£177

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA635L £177

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA631L £177

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRFC646R £179

Ceramics Ceramics: Mixed Ability

Sculpting In Clay

Learn a range of skills to produce Ceramic Pieces using a variety of techniques and materials based on tutor led projects.

Learn how to sculpt in clay using various handbuilding techniques. You will explore a range of themes based on tutor led projects

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00

• 10 weeks

NRA636L

• North Reading Centre NRA623L

£177 • 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

£177

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• Year 1 • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:00 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre £650

• 10 weeks

• North Reading Centre NRA624L

£177

A two year course suitable for those with good basic Ceramic skills and for those who want to develop their creative experience and knowledge. Interview required.

NRFC641R

• 04/01/2016 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00

NRA637L

Creative Techniques 3D Ceramics (C&G)

£177 • 11/04/2016 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00

• Year 2 • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:00 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre NRFC642R £650

• 10 weeks

NRA638L £177

• North Reading Centre NRA625L £177

Ceramics: Flower Brooches

Ceramics: Porcelain Flowers • 03/10/2015 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre NRFC668R

• 14/05/2016 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

£36

NRFC672R £36

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Ceramics Supported Learning - Pottery You will learn some simple skills to build and design your own pottery for your home and friends. • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRPA626L

NRPA628L

NRPA640L

£177

• 04/01/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 08/01/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 15/04/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRPA627L

NRPA639L

NRPA641L

£177

Dressmaking Sewing Skills Beginners Learn how to use a sewing machine and practice sewing techniques. Suitable for complete beginners. These courses give you the skills to progress onto C&G Level 2 • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA642L £154 • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA653L £154 • 04/01/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 2 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRA654L

NRFC651R

£154

£36

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 2 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRA644L

NRFC652R

£154

£36

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

Dressmaking For All

NRA655L £154

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

NRA643L £154

A workshop based mixed ability class where learners work on projects • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA645L

Get the most out of your sewing machine by finding out how it works and what all the symbols represent. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 2 weeks • North Reading Centre

£154 • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre NRA650L

NRFC650R

£154

£36

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Dressmaking Dressmaking For All

Patchwork & Quilting

Get to Know Fabrics

A workshop based mixed ability class where learners work on projects

Learn to make accurate templates, choose colours, mark, cut out and sew

Learn about the structure of fabrics to design and create original garments.

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 04/01/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 2 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRA646L

NRFC638R

NRFC653R

£154

£462

£36

• 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

Mending & Alterations Learn to alter or repair garments to lengthen their life cycle.

NRA651L £154

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 2 weeks

NRFC654R £36

• North Reading Centre

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRFC647R £36

NRA647L £154

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 2 weeks

£36

NRFC648R £36

NRA652L £154

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 2 weeks

• North Reading Centre NRFC649R £36

• 15/04/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 2 weeks • North Reading Centre NRFC655R

• North Reading Centre

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 08/01/2016 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 2 weeks • North Reading Centre

Fashion design Fashion Skills City & Guilds Level 2 A two or three year course suitable for those with good basic sewing skills, or who have completed our Beginner Dressmaking for all courses. Interview required. Covers most sewing techniques and business basics. • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 15:00 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:00 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRA553F

NRA558F

£1015

£635

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Cookery Healthy Menus

Eat For Health

Learn how to prepare healthy starters, soups, salads, fish/meat and desserts!

Learn how to prepare healthy food on a budget and learn basic food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 03/11/2015 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRH606C FREE

SRFC600R

SRH602C

£55

FREE

International Cookery Aquire the skills to prepare a selection of Indian, Chinese, Italian, French and English dishes • 04/01/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRH603C FREE

SRFC601R £55

SRH604C

• 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 15:15 to 20:30 • 7 weeks • South Reading Centre SRH607C FREE

Supported Learning Cookery Easy pace cookery lessons for people with additional needs. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 13:30 to 15:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRH600C FREE

• 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre FREE

Kids Cooking For Health

• 07/06/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 13:30 to 15:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRH601C FREE

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRH605C FREE

Health & Lifestyle Tai Chi, Yang Style Follow the tutor through basic to more complex steps. • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 13:00 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

Tai Chi, Chen Style Follow the tutor through basic to more complex steps. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRFC614R

NRFC617R

£119

• 07/01/2016 • Thursday • 13:00 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

This Henna course will teach you everything you need to know about designing and applying henna tattoos. An art you can share with family and friends. • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC608R £40

NRFC615R

NRFC618R

£119

• 14/04/2016 • Thursday • 13:00 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

Complimentary Therapies: Henna

• 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:00 • 10 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC609R £40

NRFC616R

NRFC619R

£119

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC610R £40

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Health & Lifestyle Complimentary Therapies: Introduction To Reflexology This course is an introduction to the ancient art of reflexology which works on the theory that tiny reflexes in the feet correspond to organs, glands and other parts of the body. • 06/11/2015 • Friday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

Complimentary Therapies: Hand Massage

Learn the technique of Indian Head massage. The course focusses on relaxing the upper back, neck and scalp. Gives a wonderful feeling of relaxation and well-being.

Learn about essential carrier oils and how to give a beneficial hand massage

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

£46

SRFC602R

£45

£46 • 04/01/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 22/02/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC606R £46

SRFC612R

SRFC603R

£45

£46

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 02/11/2015 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC605R

SRFC611R

• 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

Complimentary Therapies: Head Massage

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 06/06/2016 • Monday • 10:30 to 12:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC607R £46

SRFC613R

SRFC604R

£45

£46

Languages Arabic Beginners (Yr 1) Join this lively Arabic course for beginners with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 15 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRLA600L £179 • 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 10:00 to 12:00 • 15 weeks • Central Reading Centre

Arabic Intermediate (Yrs 3-5)

French Beginners (Yr1)

This intermediate course aims at developing competence in speaking and understanding spoken and written Arabic. • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

Arabic Improvers (Yr 2) Next steps in learning Arabic. • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

To introduce basic vocabulary and phrases to use in simple conversation. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre £179

£350

• 22/02/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLF606L £179

French Improvers (Yr 2)

NRLA604L

NRLA602L

£179

NRLA603L

Arabic Conversation £179

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLF605L

£350

CRLA601L

Join this lively French course for beginners with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills.

Next steps in learning Everyday French. • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLF607L £350

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Languages French For Learners at Intermediate Level

German Beginners (Yr 1)

German Culture & Conversation

A long established group working at Intermediate Level.

Join this lively German course for beginners with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills

Join this long established group working at an advanced Level to discuss contemporary issues.

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre NRFC658R £343

French For Learners at Advanced Level A long established group working at Advanced Level - easy pace.

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

NRLG608L

NRFC661R

£179

£343

• 24/02/2016 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre

Italian Beginners

NRLG609L

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:45 to 11:45 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

£179

NRFC659R £343

French Culture & Conversation Join this long established group working at an advanced Level to discuss contemporary issues. • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 12:00 to 14:00 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

German Intermediate (Yr 3) Consolidate your knowledge of German and broaden your understanding of everyday use of the language. • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre £350

£343

Join this lively Italian course for beginners with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLI611L £179

Italian Beginners (Yr1) Continuers Next Steps in learning everyday Italian.

NRLG610L

NRFC660R

• 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 24/02/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLI612L £179

Languages Italian Improvers (Yr2) This course will aim to improve knowledge of everyday Italian, increase gramatical knowledge and develop competence in speaking and understanding spoken and written Italian. • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

Italian Adv. Culture & Conversation (Year 7) One of the highest Level courses with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Spanish Improvers This course will aim to improve knowledge of everyday Spanish, increase grammatical knowledge and breadth of vocabulary. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 14:30 to 16:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLI616L

NRLS619L

£350

NRLI613L £350

Spanish Beginners (Yr 1) Italian for Intermediate Learners A long established group working at Intermediate Level. • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

Join this lively Spanish course for beginners with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLS617L £179

NRFC662R

Spanish Culture & Conversation A long established group working at Advanced Level to discuss contemporary issues. • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 14:45 to 16:45 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre NRFC663R £343

£343

Spanish Beginners (Yr 1)

Italian Advanced (Yr 5-6) Practice and improve your Italian at a slower pace with this advanced course • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • North Reading Centre

Serbian First Steps

Next Steps in learning everyday Spanish • 22/02/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLS618L

A course for beginners Introduction to the alphabet and basic conversation • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLSN621L

£179

NRLI615L

£179

£350

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Languages Modern Greek Beginner’s course in basic Greek. An introduction to alphabet and simple conversation. • 21/09/2015 • Monday • 12:00 to 14:00 • 15 weeks • North Reading Centre NRLGK620L

British Sign Language Level 2 Warm Up

English Conversation (Inter - Adv)

For learners planning to do Level 2 to warm up their skills and raise confidence.

Improve your daily English conversational skills and fluency in spoken English.

• 14/09/2015 • Monday • 10:00 to 15:00 • South Reading Centre SRBSL625L

£179

British Sign Language These are accredited Levels 1 and 2 Award courses of 60 hours duration. Please ensure you are able to commit to this and each module exam before enrolling on this course. Level 1 • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • South Reading Centre

British Sign Language Taster Course Half day taster course for those who have no BSL experience and may be interested to learn. • 17/09/2015 • Thursday • 10:00 to 13:00 • South Reading Centre £22

£334

Level 2 • 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 30 weeks • South Reading Centre SRBSL622F £367

WRLC656R £55 • 22/02/2016 • Monday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 5 weeks • West Reading Centre WRLC657R £55

SRBSLB624L

SRBSL623F

£34

• 03/11/2015 • Tuesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 5 weeks • West Reading Centre

Information Technology Internet Safety Develop your understanding of how to keep yourself and your family safe online • 14/12/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • Central Reading Centre CRFC627R £22 • 21/03/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • Central Reading Centre

• 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRFC631R

SRFC678R

£159

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

Supported Learning IT

SRFC632R £159

CRFC628R £22 • 16/05/2016 - 17/05/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • Central Reading Centre CRFC629R £22

Digital Photography Basic Skills Learn to use simple focusing and lighting techniques for editing on the computer • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

Supported Learning Photography

Supported learning IT course to learn how to use a computer to do simple activities. • 25/09/2015 • Friday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI601L

Basic skills in Digital Photography Cameras supplied

£124 • 04/01/2016 • Monday • 13:00 to 15:00 • 9 weeks • North Reading Centre

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC676R

NRI602L

£159

£124

• 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 14:00 to 16:00 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRFC677R £159

SRFC630R £159

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Information Technology Conversational IT Acquire the skills to get online - while developing your spoken English language skills • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI608L £64 • 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

Creative And Practical IT

Confidence In Using IT For Job Seekers

A flexible course based on the interests of the group: to cover Internet Safety, Digital Photography and Editing, Digital Video and Editing, Web Design, Podcasting, Electronic Music Production

This course enables individuals to acquire the skills to apply for jobs online / set up an email account, open a universal job match account.

• 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 25/09/2015 • Friday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRI600C FREE

SRFC679R £169

SRI610L £64 • 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 05/01/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 06/11/2015 • Friday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRI603C FREE

SRFC680R £169

SRI612L £64

• 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 19:30 to 21:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 08/01/2016 • Friday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRI604C

SRFC681R

FREE

£169

Would you like to be part of a new project to help get more people in Reading online? Reading Voluntary Action are looking for Digital Champions to get started, for more information visit: http://rva.org.uk/volop/be-a-digital-champion/

Information Technology Digital Communication Skills

How To Install And Use “Apps”

Develop your interaction with computers.

Learn how to get around and use mobile apps and develop your confidence in using your mobile phone / tablet.

• 03/11/2015 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI609C FREE • 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRI611C

SRI613C

Learn the do’s and don’t’s of successful buying and selling on eBay. • 04/11/2015 • Wednesday

• 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre

• 03/10/2015 • Saturday • 10:00 to 16:00 • North Reading Centre

CRFC620R

NRFC667R £33 • 12/10/2015 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 2 weeks • Central Reading Centre

£53 • 06/01/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRFC621R

CRFC623R

FREE • 07/06/2016 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

Making Money On eBay

£22 • 18/01/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 2 weeks • Central Reading Centre

£53 • 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 5 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRFC622R

CRFC624R

FREE

£53

£22 • 21/03/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 2 weeks • The Avenue Centre WRFC625R £22

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Learning for Work Level 3 Award In Education & Training This course is ideal if you are new to the Lifelong Learning Sector or have some experience of Teaching/Training but are not yet qualified. You will gain an understanding of basic practical teaching skills and theory. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification consists of five sections: »» Understanding your own role, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to teaching »» Understanding teaching and learning approaches in your specialist area »» Demonstrate session planning skills »» Understanding how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners »» Understanding the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping Progression: This course can lead to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

• 07/10/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 15:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre SRVET3151F

SRVET3153F

Course fee: £549 Credits: 12

• 18/01/2016 • Monday • 12:30 to 15:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 22/04/2016 • Friday • 9:30 to 15:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 07/06/2016 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 15:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRVET3152F

SRVET3154F

Course fee: £549 Credits: 12

Level 4 Certificate In Education & Training This course is aimed at tutors or trainers with some teaching experience (minimum 30 hours required) and is the progression course for those who have completed a PTLLS or Level 3 Award in Education and Training course. The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training replaces the old CTLLS course and consists of the following five units: »» Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training »» Planning to meet the needs of learners »» Delivering education and training »» Assessing learners »» Using resources for education and training Course fees include registration and certification with City & Guilds.

• 15/10/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 12:00 • 14 weeks • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning loan available

• 17/03/2016 • Thursday • 9:30 to 12:00 • 14 weeks • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning loan available

SRVCET151F

SRVCET152F

Course fee: £1417 Credits: 36

An interview and assessment will be required before starting Teacher Training courses, please contact felicity.becker@reading.gov.uk for more information.

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement This course is intended for those who wish to assess occupational competence and vocational skills. It is a practical course with evidence presented in portfolio. »» One day induction and flexible learning tutorials »» Evidence is gathered into a portfolio by practice and observation »» Assessing occupational competence in the work environment »» Assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding Progression: Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

• 19/10/2015 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning loan available

• 10/03/2016 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning loan available

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice The course is designed for those who lead the internal quality (IQA) process within their organisation. It is a practical course with evidence presented in a portfolio. Candidates would have responsibility for: »» Leading a team of IQA staff »» Managing the quality and assessment process »» The practice and performance of assessors »» The standardising of procedures »» 3 full days of training and flexible learning tutorials Progression: This course can lead to further management qualifications.

• 13/10/2015 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning loan available

• 22/03/2016 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning loan available

SRVA11501F

SRVA11502F

SRV4V1151F

SRV4V1152F

Course fee: £811 Credits: 15

Course fee: £811 Credits: 17

Level 4 NVQ in Advice and Guidance This is the progression from the Level 3 Advice and Guidance qualifications, you will need to be providing advice and guidance in a professional or voluntary role. You could be working in the careers guidance, for a trade union, in a school, in housing, human resources or in health and social care. Level 4 is ideal if your role involves providing specialist advice and guidance to clients, reporting to senior management and networking with associated services. To earn this qualification, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units, including: »» Support clients to make use of the advice and guidance service »» Stage and manage the mediation process »» Provide support for other practitioners »» This is a blended learning programme - workshops, on-line learning and 1:1 assessment

An interview and assessment will be required before starting Teacher Training courses, please contact felicity.becker@reading.gov.uk for more information.

Some courses are fully funded for job seekers or those aged 19-23. Please see page pages 4-6 to check your eligibility.

SRVL4AG15F Course fee: £2225 Credits: 37

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Level 3 Certificate in Work With Parents

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning In Schools

The aims of the Level 3 qualification are to meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work as Parent Support Advisers, parent group leaders/facilitators, senior support workers, family practitioners and those who work as multi-agency staff delivering parenting support. Gain the skills you need to work effectively with parents, helping them to understand their role and meet their children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs in family life. Progression: This course can lead to Level 4 Work with Parents

• 01/10/2015 - 14/07/16 • Alternative Thursdays • 10:00 to 13:00 • South Reading Centre

This qualification is for those members of the school workforce who are already working or volunteering in a school directly supporting teaching and learning of pupils. »» Requires either paid or voluntary work for a minimum of 6 hours a week in the school environment, including supporting classroom learning »» Group classroom teaching for knowledge units »» One to one assessment of practice • 23/09/2015 - 06/07/2016 • Alternative Wednesdays • 12:00 to 15:00 • South Reading Centre SRVSTL215F

SRVWP315F

Course fee: £700 Credits: 30

Course fee: £1350 Credits: 30

Level 4 Award in Work With Parents - Intense Support for Families with Multiple and Complex Needs This course will give you practical tools and theoretical knowledge to support families with multiple and complex needs. This course is also suitable if you are working in a supervisory or lead role and are looking to develop the knowledge and skills you need to provide sustained, intense support to families within a multi-agency setting and gain the skills to effectively provide supervision for staff. • 08/10/2015 - 22/06/16 • Alternative Thursdays • 10:00 to 13:00 • South Reading Centre SRVWP415F Course fee: £860 Credits: 12

Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools This qualification is for those members of the school workforce who directly support teaching and learning of pupils in schools in an area that requires specialist knowledge and skills. »» Requires a minimum of 10 hours a week working in a classroom »» Group classroom teaching for knowledge units »» One to one assessment of practice • 22/09/2015 - 05/07/2016 • Alternative Tuesdays • 12:00 to 15:00 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning Loan Available SRVST315F Course fee: £2225 Credits: 44

An interview and assessment will be required before starting Work with Parents courses, please contact rebecca.richens@reading.gov.uk for more information.

Level 1 Caring For Children These qualifications provide an introduction to caring for children and help develop the skills and knowledge learners need to care for children »» Communicating with children »» Engaging children through activities »» Respecting and Valuing Children Progression: Level 2 certificate for Children and Young Peoples’ Workforce For more information please attend one of our information evenings or call to register your interest.

• 29/09/2015 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 19/01/2016 • Tuesday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRVEY1151F

SRVEY1152F

Course fee: £150 Credits: 10

Level 2 Certificate for Children & Young Peoples’ Workforce

Level 3 Diploma For The Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) The Level 3 diploma is aimed at those people already working in the Children and Young People sector. For example, you may be working as a child minder, day care supervisor, SureStart worker, community nursery nurse or as a learning mentor. You may or may not have some supervisory responsibilities. You want to be in sole charge of children, for example managing a room in a nursery. This qualification is compliant with the knowledge and practical skills criteria included in the Early Years Educator (Level 3) Entry requirements (correct at time of publishing April 2014): From 1 August 2014 government funding of early years educator training courses through the Skills Funding Agency will require GCSE English and mathematics, grade A*-C, on entry. Functional skills will not be accepted as equivalent to GCSEs, O levels, CSC, A level, AS level. You will need to record a minimum of 400 hours in an Ofsted registered early years setting in order to meet the practical elements of this course. • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 9:30 to 15:30 • 18 months • South Reading Centre SRVEYL315F

You want to work or about to work with children as: a nursery assistant, crèche worker, special educational needs assistant as a supporting role, or in foundation stage of a school or pre-school, and like to work under supervision. You will need:

Level 3 Childminding

»» To be working or volunteering in an Ofsted registered childcare setting for a minimum of 10 hours/week »» Have at least literacy Level 1 »» Be able to attend class every week for one academic year

This course aims to prepare learners to work as home based child carers/childminders. As well as learning relevant aspects of childcare, this knowledge based unit supports learners’ knowledge of the development of policies and procedures relevant to registration & the basic business skills to set up a home based child care service.

Progression: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

• 21/09/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 34 weeks • South Reading Centre

Course fee: £2282 Credits: 64

»» Briefing Session: 7:00pm (register at 6:45) at the Avenue Centre (13/10/15) »» To register: www.reading.gov.uk/childminding Progression: This course can lead to Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

SRVEYL215F Course fee: £720 Credits: 35

• Friday (06/11/15, 13/11/15, 20/11/15) • 9:30 to 15:00 • 3 weeks • South Reading Centre SRVCM151UF Course fee: £200 Credits: 4

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service

Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service

This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their customer service skills - no matter what industry you’re working in and whether you’re looking for your first job or already have some experience in customer service. You’ll learn how to better meet your customers’ needs - a skill that can lead to a better experience for your customers and improved career prospects for yourself.

The Level 2 in Customer Service will help you to gain skills for your chosen career:

• 02/11/2015 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

• 22/12/2016 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

SRVC1151F

Course fee: £100 Credits: 6

• 11/04/2016 • Monday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 5 weeks • South Reading Centre

»» To build your confidence and your sense of achievement »» To gain a better understanding of your customers and what they want »» To make the right impression »» To be aware of the policies and legislation which effect the delivery of good customer service »» Placement required of a minimum of 6 hours per week Progression: This course can lead to Level 3 in Customer Service

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 11:30 • 24 weeks • South Reading Centre SRVCSL215L Course fee: £650 Credits: 28

SRVC1151F Course fee: £100 Credits: 6

For more information regarding these courses please contact darren.charlett@reading.gov.uk

Information evenings 18:00 at South Reading Centre Where to find us page 61 & 62 Tuesday 8th September 2015 Tuesday 21st June 2016 • Aged 19-24 years without a full Level 3 qualification – courses could be fully funded • If you are unemployed – full funding may be available for Level 2 courses • Course fees – refers to co-funding amount for eligible learners

Level 3 Diploma in Customer Services The Level 3 in Customer Service will help you to build on existing skills in your chosen career: »» Level 3 will help you in your delivery and the management of Customer Service »» Deliver high quality customer service and implement improvements in your organisation »» To gain the skills needed to deliver high quality customer service within a challenging environment »» Blending Learning Programme (6 sessions) Classroom Learning, Workplace Assessment, On-line Learning • 15/10/2015 • Thursdays (6 sessions) • 12:00 to 15:00 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning Loan Available SRVCSL315F Course fee: £1,987 Credits: 42

Level 2 Certificate Administration (Business Professional)

Level 3 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional)

The Level 2 in Business & Administration will help you to build on existing skills in your chosen career:

The Level 3 in Business & Administration will help you to build on existing skills in your chosen career:

»» To gain skills needed to increase your performance and productivity »» A wide range of Optional Units allows you to tailor this qualification »» Placement required of a minimum of 6 hours per week

»» Gain supervisory skills and increase business performance »» Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business environment »» Lead on developing processes to improve productivity »» Blending Learning Programme (6 sessions) Classroom Learning, Workplace Assessment, On-line Learning

Progression: This course can lead to Level 3 in Customer Service.

• 24/09/2015 • Thursday • 9:30 to 10:30 • 24 weeks of classroom learning followed by 1:1 assessment • South Reading Centre SRVBAL215F Course fee: £724 Credits: 18

• 15/10/2015 • Thursdays (6 sessions) • 12:00 to 15:00 • South Reading Centre • 24+ Learning Loan Available SRVBAL315F Course fee: £1,987 Credits: 37

For more information regarding these courses please contact darren.charlett@reading.gov.uk

Some courses are fully funded for job seekers or those aged 19-23. Please see page pages 4-6 to check your eligibility.

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

I.T. Qualifications Digital Skills Award Entry 3 (BCS) This Award is designed to give you the skills and confidence to get on-line. On-line learning allows learners to practice their skills outside the classroom. This Award encourages learners to progress towards the ECDL Level 1. • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRVDS151F £155 • 12/01/2016 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRVDS152F £155 • 12/04/2016 • Tuesday • 12:30 to 14:30 • 10 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRVDS153F £155 • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • Ranikhet Children’s Centre † RKVDS151F £155

† Crèche provided at centre

• 13/01/2016 • Wednesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • Ranikhet Children’s Centre † RKVDS152F £155 • 13/04/2016 • Wednesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • Ranikhet Children’s Centre † RKVDS153F £155 • 22/10/2015 • Tuesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRVDS151F £155 • 12/01/2016 • Tuesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRVDS152F £155 • 19/04/2016 • Tuesday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 10 weeks • South Reading Centre SRVDS153F £155

ECDL Essentials (Level 1) The European Computer Driving Licence, is an internationally recognised, vocational IT user qualification. This course is assessed using unit tests. • 22/09/2015 • Tuesday • 17:00 to 19:00 • 15 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRVECDL11F £205 • 23/02/2016 • Tuesday • 17:00 to 19:00 • 15 weeks • Central Reading Centre CRVECDL11F £205 • 23/09/2015 • Wednesday & Friday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 8 weeks • Southcote Youth and Community Centre † SYVECDL11F £205 • 02/12/2015 • Wednesday & Friday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 8 weeks • Southcote Youth and Community Centre † SYVECDL12F £205 • 24/02/2016 • Wednesday & Friday • 09:30 to 11:30 • 8 weeks • Southcote Youth and Community Centre † SYVECDL13F £205

WHO? Anyone aged 16-24 years WHEN? 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday WHERE? Elevate Reading, Floor 3, The Library, Abbey Square

Log on anytime: reading.elevateme.org.uk To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Flexible distance learning brought to you in partnership with

Management courses Attend one of our information and assessment sessions and one of our advisors will help you make the right choice. Simply enrol, then your course materials will be sent to you, then study at your own pace. Whilst you study your tutor is contactable by telephone, e-mail or post and will provide feedback every step of the way.

Level 3 Award in First Line Management

Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership

If you’re interested in getting into management or are already working as a manager, this course will increase your skills and knowledge to equip you to become a better leader. Designed for first line managers and supervisors, by completing this course you’ll develop your communication and motivational skills to become a more effective and productive manager.

Intended for completion by middle managers and anyone wishing to manage at a senior Level, this industry-standard qualification will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to progress your career. Our home study course will improve your skills in areas such as resource management, recruitment and information management and is sure to prove invaluable for anyone serious about a senior management role.

• Distance Learning • Up to 12 months DLCMIFLM01

• Distance Learning • Up to 12 months DLCMIMAL01

£276

Certificate in First Line Management If you’re interested in getting into management or are already working as a manager, this course will increase your skills and knowledge to equip you to become a better leader. Designed for first line managers and supervisors, by completing this course you’ll develop your communication and motivational skills to become a more effective and productive manager. • Distance Learning • Up to 6 months DLCMIFLM02 £503

£303

Certificate in Management and Leadership Intended for completion by middle managers and anyone wishing to manage at a senior Level, this industry-standard qualification will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to progress your career. Our home study course will improve your skills in areas such as resource management, recruitment and information management and is sure to prove invaluable for anyone serious about a senior management role. • Distance Learning • Up to 6 months DLCMIMAL02 £550

Information evenings Tuesday 8th September 2015 Tuesday 21st June 2016

18:00 @ South Reading Centre Where to find us page 61 & 62

Stimulating New Courses from WEA Reading Join our professional tutors for courses that seek to capture your interest, stimulate new thoughts and add to your knowledge in the expectation that this will provide lasting enjoyment, and all at reasonable costâ&#x20AC;Ś

Autumn Term Daytime Short Courses 2015 Fairness, Morality and Global Poverty Mon from 28 Sep

English Romanticism: Poetry and Prose Wed from 30 Sep

The Early Tudors: Majestic Monarchs and Renaissance Courts Mon from 28 Sep

The Architecture of Spain and Portugal Wed from 30 Sep

Art of the Underground: London and Beyond Mon from 28 Sep Singing for Pleasure Mon from 28 Sep An Introduction to Archaeology Tue from 29 Sep Creative Writing for All: Part 1 Tue from 29 Sep Giovanni Bellini: Genius of Venetian Painting Tue from 29 Sep Enjoying Jazz Tue from 29 Sep The British Economy 1945-2015: From State Planning to Free Markets Tue from 29 Sep

Ancient Egypt: The Cultural Heart of the Middle Kingdom Wed from 30 Sep The Music of Friends: Aspects of the String Quartet Wed from 30 Sep Distinctive Novels of the 20th Century: The Great Gatsby, The Leopard, A Room with a View, The Good Soldier, Regeneration Thu from 1 Oct The Scenic Streets of London Thu from 1 Oct Impressionism: A New Way of Painting Thu from 1 Oct A Concise History of British Architecture: From the Dawn of the Modern Era to the Architecture of Today Fri from 2 Oct

Autumn Term Study Days Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Final Years Sat 3 Oct

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Islamic Art and the West: Cultural Exchange Through the Centuries Sat 10 Oct

Great Houses and the Great War Sat 14 Nov

Henry V: Agincourt 600 Years On Sat 17 Oct

A Sense of Place: Landscape Painting Yesterday and Today Sat 21 Nov

Tomas Luis Victoria: ‘God’s Own Composer’ Sat 7 Nov

The Pilgrimage Roads Sat 28 Nov

Spring Term Daytime Short Courses 2016 Prime Ministers and Party Leaders: Parliament, Party and Personality since 1960 Mon from 11 Jan The Gothic Imagination: Novels and Short Stories Mon from 11 Jan Appreciating Singing Styles Mon from 11 Jan Christopher Wren and the English Baroque Mon from 11 Jan Creative Writing for All: Part 2 Tue from 12 Jan Medicine Through Time: Infection and Disease, Anatomy and Surgery, Public Health Tue from 12 Jan Victorian Town Life: Reading in the Nineteenth Century Tue from 12 Jan Art after 1945 Tue from 12 Jan

Art and Patronage: The Royal Collection Wed from 13 Jan Poetic Voices of the 20th Century: Siegfried Sassoon, Edward Thomas, Philip Larkin, Elizabeth Jenkins, U A Fanthorpe Wed from 13 Jan Ancient Egypt and Nubia: From Prehistory to the Black Pharaohs and Beyond Wed from 13 Jan J S Bach: the Sacred Music Wed from 13 Jan Leisure and Pleasure in London: Theatres, Museums, Parks and More Thu from 14 Jan The Art of Renaissance Florence Thu from 14 Jan An Introduction to Psychology: Why Do We Behave as We Do? Thu from 14 Jan

Fossils: the What, Where and Why Vienna: A Cultural History of the 19th Century Fri from 15 Jan Tue from 12 Jan

Spring Term Study Days Exploring Greek Myths through Art and Archaeology Sat 23 Jan Great Opera Singers of the 20th Century Sat 30 Jan

London’s East End: Past and Present Sat 6 Feb The Rijksmuseum Reborn Sat 27 Feb

Brahms: The Vocal and Choral Music Sat 5 Mar

Discovering Ancient Turkey Sat 12 Mar

Summer Term Daytime Short Courses 2016 Modern Italy: Culture and Politics Mon from 18 Apr Exploring Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Literature Mon from 18 Apr The Art of the Poster: A History of Illustrated Posters 1889-1939 Mon from 18 Apr Great Civilizations of the Ancient World: The Minoans and Mycenaeans Tue from 19 Apr Behind the Headlines: News as Fact or Fiction? Tue from 19 Apr

The Light Ages: How Islamic Philosophy Shaped Science Tue from 19 Apr The Life and Times of Hieronymus Bosch Wed from 20 Apr The Classical Era in Western Music Wed from 27 Apr Introduction to the Maya and Aztecs Wed from 20 Apr Privileged London: Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Kensington Thu from 21 Apr Five New Walks in and Around Reading Thu from 21 Apr

Summer Study Days The Genius of Gaudi Sat 23 Apr

From Fairy Tale to National Identity Sat 21 May

Country Houses and the Second World War Sat 7 May

Sacred and Profane: The Art of Stanley Spencer Sat 11 Jun

Discovering Chinese Painting and Ceramics Sat 14 May

Lieder: An Introduction to Art Song from Schubert to Strauss Sat 18 Jun

Interested in finding out more? Pick up a WEA Reading brochure at libraries throughout the borough or visit the website at www.weareading.org.uk WEA Reading, 27 Derby Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 5HE

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Reading Station

Station Hill

Valpy St

y be

on ckt Sto

S q.

ad Ro

Bus to Town Centre

New Directions South Reading Centre AcademySport Leisure Centre

John Madejski Academy

Hartland Road

To M4 Junc 11

d Roa

ue rland Aven Northumbe

New Directions Central Reading Centre

Oracle Shopping Centre

d Roa

Road Blagdon

New Directions South Reading 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH (Opposite AcademySport Leisure Centre)

North Reading Centre

West Reading Centre

Pepp ard R oad

P oad The Elevate Reading Queens RCentre 3rd Floor, The Library Building, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

Wolsey Ro ad

Cave rsham Bridge

George St B3345

ill

New Directions North Reading Archway Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HX

H ne

wa y

THE AVENUE SCHOOL

Riv er T ham

Wye Close

New Directions North Reading Centre

Gos bro ok R oad

Avenue Richfield

55 A41

Chu rch R oad

Routh ln

24 27 138

Th e

The Mea

y Clo Conw

W The

Combe rd

dway

A4 15 5

9 23 137

Schoo l La

ar ren

Buses to Town Centre

Hemd ean R oad

Prie st H ill

tP et er sH ill

Kings Road

er St Minst

Forbu ry

Forbury Gardens

alk bbey W rbury - A The Fo

Broad Stree t

Castle Street

A329

Callington

oad ore R Ashm

Friar Street

P ve St gra Bla

Station Rd

Greyfriar Rd

Garrard St

To London

ue Aven

Kings Meadow

South Reading Centre

Basin gsto ke Ro ad B3 031

Buses & Taxis

A3 3

Westfield Road

A32 9

Central Reading Centre ern

d erlan umb North

(IDR )

To Bristol

Va st

Whitley W ood

Riv er

Geo rge Stre et

B33 45

Where to find us

ov er

Usk rd

Servern

Cock n

ey hill

Way

Avenue Centre Conwy Close, Tilehurst RG30 4NN

Central

Job

South

North

Job

West

Disabled Facilities

Free Parking

Job

Job Search

Job

Refreshments

Accessibility We would appreciate your comments regarding this publication. If you have had any issues with this guide please let us know: Call 0345 842 0012 or email us: info@newdirectionsreading.co.uk Tell us at any New Directions centre Write to us at Learner Services, New Directions South, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH

To enrol now call 0345 842 0012 or go online www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Meeting the needs of the p eople of Reading for Learning & Employment Whether you would like to learn a new skill or are interested in getting back to work, gaining a new qualification or improving your career prospects - we offer support and a great range of courses to meet your needs.

How to enrol Online

Find us on... @_newdirections

www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk /newdirectionsreading

By phone 0345 842 0012

By post Complete your application form and enclose a cheque for full payment and return to: The Customer Relations Team, New Directions South Reading, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 8DH