Camden Adult Community Learning FREE courses in Camden
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Welcome Welcome to our guide to Camden Adult Community Learning’s courses Inside this guide you will find a wide range of courses and opportunities for learning as an adult student. Adult learning is a great tool for self-improvement and self-betterment and has been changing lives in Camden since the 19th Century. We continue to offer opportunities for people to learn and progress but importantly we also offer impartial advice to help you decide how best to proceed in your journey into learning whether with us or elsewhere. As adult education professionals, we are aware of the challenges that come with engaging with learning as an adult and we try our best to help those who learn with us to overcome their challenges. What is also important to us is the sense of mutual respect and community that comes with our classes. Camden ACL also prioritises the health and wellbeing of all of its students. All of our programmes, no matter what the subject is, incorporate learning that helps support our student’s wellbeing. Importantly, we also believe that you are either never too young or too old to learn. We have both babies and people over 100 years old in our classes. We wish you the best of luck in which ever course you decide to do with us or with another learning provider. Mark Isherwood Head of Adult Community Learning
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Contents Welcome
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How to Enrol
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Communities & Local Interests
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Digital Skills
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ESOL
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Family Learning
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Health & Welbeing
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Our Crèche Provision
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Contact Us
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How To Enrol You can enrol to one of our courses online using the following link:
www.webenrol.com/camden
Alternatively, you can call us on:
020 7974 2148
Or send an email to:
adultlearning@camden.gov.uk
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‘‘Seeing the diversity of what’s on offer in Camden and also meeting people from all walks of life. It’s useful to find out what other cultural resources (libraries, museums, etc) from the borough have on offer for local residents. Also, the choir was ace!’’
Communities & Local Interests Become an active citizen and part of a stronger neighbourhood This is an exciting new curriculum area with a variety of courses and workshops to engage local people to feel part of their community and to know what’s happening and available in their local area. Are you interested in: • • • • • •
Understanding Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Data protection, Prevent, British Values, Supporting local residents to be out and about. Train as an IAG volunteer Training to support people to find out about free training and courses Volunteering in ACL classes and at events Learning about council services Finding out more about the British museum and the history of its objects
These courses will help you to develop skills and gain knowledge to be active citizens and be part of a stronger neighbourhood.
Please call us on 020 7974 2148 for more information or visit www.webenrol.com/camden for an up-to-date list of courses. camden.gov.uk/adultlearning
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‘‘My digital tutor always believed in me and was even at the end of the phone after I left Camden ACL. He has been a role model and today I am working in technology support”.
Digital Skills Do you need help with using your laptop, smartphone or tablet? Or maybe you know someone who does? Your digital device can open up a whole new world, but knowing how to start using it can be daunting. Our courses will help you: • • •
Stay in touch with friends and family worldwide Make new friends and gain new interests Shop and search for jobs online
Most of our courses are designed for people with little or no experience with technology. Our tutors are friendly and patient, and will help you to relax. Whatever your age or background, help is at hand! Do you already know the basics and want to learn more to help you in your career? We have plenty of other courses across Camden to take your digital skills further, including FREE Essential Digital Skills qualifications to help you reach your goals in work and life!
Please call us on 020 7974 2148 for more information or visit www.webenrol.com/camden for an up-to-date list of courses. camden.gov.uk/adultlearning
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“The teacher takes time to help me with my English phonics and also is helping me to understand how to help my son with phonics”.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
ESOL courses also help you improve your English speaking, listening, grammar, reading and writing skills. This will help you: • • • •
Get an English qualification that may help you find a job or a better job Deal with everyday life Make new friends Support your children with their school work
If you have never done ESOL classes before, or not for a long time, please contact the Camden ESOL Advice Service directly on 020 7974 1618 or send an email to esol@camden.gov.uk If you have done ESOL with us before, please call us on 020 7974 2148 for more information or visit www.webenrol.com/camden for an up-to-date list of courses. camden.gov.uk/adultlearning
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‘‘One of the most important things I learned from this course is having fun whilst teaching my kids. I also learned educational games that helps my kids. I enjoy our class because our teacher is fun and engaging, her passion for teaching comes across. I would like to pursue more learning in the near future.”
Family Learning Do you want to help your child with their reading, writing, and maths skills in a fun, imaginative way? Our Family Learning team run creative courses that will help you to understand how your child learns and develops. You will make games and resources, meet other parents and develop your own confidence. We also run childcare courses, rhyme-time sessions for younger children and babies, courses to help you to support your child to start nursery/school and courses about Early Years Education.
Please call us on 020 7974 2148 for more information or visit www.webenrol.com/camden for an up-to-date list of courses. camden.gov.uk/adultlearning
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‘‘My tutor phoned me to ask how I am doing during this lockdown. She wasn’t checking up on my learning, she just wanted to know if there’s anything generally she could help me with as I am alone. That is how supportive the Service is’’.
Health & Wellbeing Do you need help to improve your physical and mental wellbeing? We offer courses in tai chi, yoga, painting and drawing, craft, sewing and many more. Health and Well Being course help you: • • • • •
build confidence beat isolation and loneliness take a break from a busy lifestyle get involved in your local community gain new skills, maintain current skills or recall forgotten skills (especially for older residents)
Please call us on 020 7974 2148 for more information or visit www.webenrol.com/camden for an up-to-date list of courses. camden.gov.uk/adultlearning
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Our Crèche Provision Our crèche provision at Adult Learning Centre, Netley Campus, is Ofsted registered and gives essential support to parents attending classes at the centre. We also offer crèches at outreach venues across Camden. For some learners, we are their first experience with having a non-family member care for their children and we specialise in supporting this transition in a warm, secure and stimulating way. We aim to offer the children and parents the opportunity to develop socially, emotionally and educationally through a range of holistic activities. The crèche team regularly provide information, advice and guidance for learners about: • • • • •
further learning opportunities family health and wellbeing services on offer for children under the age of 5 in Camden local family events 2, 3 and 4 year old places.
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Contact Us If you would like to speak to us about joining a course or if you would like us to run a course at your centre, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
adultlearning@camden.gov.uk
020 7974 2148
wearecamdenacl
Camden Adult Community Learning
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Learn something new for work, for everyday life or just for fun!
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