Choice magazine 2016-17 by Coventry City Council

Dance

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2016/17

CHOICE Coventry Adult Education Service

Languages

Visual Arts Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

WELCOME TO

CHOICE

The Coventry Adult Education Service has hundreds of exciting courses at more than 20 centres across the city.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION This will be the only edition of Choice for this academic year, all our year long courses are included along with all of our autumn term classes. During the spring and summer terms we will be sending out our new Choice Bitesize leaflet with details of any new classes and who to contact for further details. All classes will be advertised on our web page www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted or visit and like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/covadulted Our TERM DATES are listed below:

AUTUMN TERM

SPRING TERM

SUMMER TERM

ENGLISH & MATHS Monday 19 September Friday 16 December 12 weeks

ENGLISH, MATHS, & ESOL Monday 9 January Friday 7 April 12 weeks

ENGLISH, MATHS & ESOL Monday 24 April Friday 7 July 10 weeks

ESOL Monday 26 September Friday 16 December 11 weeks

COMMUNITY LEARNING Monday 23 January Friday 7 April 10 weeks

COMMUNITY LEARNING Monday 8 May Friday 21 July 10 weeks

COMMUNITY LEARNING Monday 26 September Friday 9 December 10 weeks

FAMILY LEARNING Monday 16 January Friday 31 March 10 weeks

FAMILY LEARNING Monday 24 April Friday 7 July 10 weeks

HALF TERM Monday 20 February Friday 24 February

HALF TERM Monday 29 May Friday 2 June

FAMILY LEARNING Monday 26 September Friday 9 December 10 weeks

HALF TERM Monday 24 October Friday 28 October AUTUMN TERM ENROLMENTS for Community Learning classes start on Wednesday 7th September 2016 2

EASTER HOLIDAY Monday 10 April Friday 21 April SPRING TERM ENROLMENTS for Community Learning classes start on Wednesday 11th January 2017

SUMMER TERM ENROLMENTS for Community Learning classes start on Wednesday 26th April 2017 www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

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INDEX OF CLASSES

FREE CHILDCARE SUBJECT TO A £5 REGISTRATION FEE

A guide to adult learning in Coventry

ESOL ..................................................................................................6 English Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.....................8 English & MATHS Assessments and Interviews ....................11 Maths .............................................................................................12 GCSE English & Maths: AQA .......................................................14 Apprenticeship & Traineeship ..................................................15 Accounting & Business ..............................................................16 Art & Photography ......................................................................18 Beauty ...........................................................................................20 Childcare .......................................................................................21 Cookery .........................................................................................22 Craft & Textiles ...........................................................................23 Creative Writing .........................................................................25 Dance ............................................................................................26 Family Learning ..........................................................................28 First Aid ........................................................................................30 Fitness and Exercise ...................................................................31 Floristry & Gardening ................................................................35 Family History & History ...........................................................36 ICT ...................................................................................................37 Languages ...................................................................................40 Music ............................................................................................42 Personal Development & Counselling ....................................44 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools.........................45

The Adult Education Service runs crèches for pre-school children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old in many venues across the city to support learners attending ESOL, Maths, English and Family Learning classes. There will be a £5 registration fee per learner per term regardless of the number of courses/children.

If you need a crèche place please speak to a member of staff when you enrol on one of the courses.

Our crèches work to Ofsted Standards and provide high quality childcare.

The venues that can provide a crèche facility are marked with the crèche symbol, on the back pages.

Our aim is to keep every child safe and support their development through quality play.

HOW TO ENROL OR BOOK AN ASSESSMENT FOR A COURSE LEADING TO A QUALIFICATION

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

Accounting and Business ................................. page 16 British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 ................. page 41 Childcare ......................................................... page 21 English/Braille................................................... page 8 ESOL .................................................................. page 6 First Aid .......................................................... page 30

Fitness ............................................................. page 31 ICT . ................................................................. page 38 Languages ....................................................... page 41 Maths . ............................................................ page 12 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. .. page 45

Acceptance on to the above courses is by interview/assessment only, where you will be required to demonstrate skills to complete the qualification including written and verbal communication. Please see the relevant page number for details of how to enrol/book an assessment. IMPORTANT - you must bring the following when you come to enrol for any of the above courses: • Proof of identity - your passport or EU card, birth certificate, Home Office documents, or British driving licence; • Proof that you meet the eligibility criteria which requires most learners to have been resident in the UK or European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) for three years before the course starts. It is really important that if you were born outside the UK or EU that you bring as many supporting documents with you as possible. If you are in the UK with your spouse then you should bring their passport and any Home Office papers with you as well. • Course and exam/accreditation fee or current, valid evidence of your entitlement to a free course or financial support - evidence of relevant benefits; • your National Insurance number. 4

Courses are free if: • you receive Jobseekers Allowance(JSA) or Employment and Support Allowance - Work Related Activity Group (ESAWRAG) • you are unemployed, receiving a State benefit and want to work • it is your first Level 2 and you are aged 19 - 23 • for Entry Level and Level 1, you have no Level 2 and are aged between 19 - 23 • you are 19 - 23 and studying for your first level 3 • You earn less than £330 a month or 16 times the National Minimum Wage a week and want to get a better job • It is your first English or Maths GCSE class or you are retaking the qualification because your previous grade was grade D or below Evidence of the above has to be shown when you enrol on to a course.

Learner Support Fund If none of these apply, you may be eligible for the Learner Support Fund (LSF). At enrolment you will need to show proof of household income. If your household income is below £21,000 you can get help from the LSF with the cost of fees for your course: • For household incomes £15,999 or below 100% of your fees will be paid so you will get the course free. • For household incomes between £16,000 and £20,999 you will pay 25% of the course fees plus the exam fee. • For household income £21,000 or above you will pay 100% of the course fees and exam fees Fees can be paid by direct debit for courses of £100 or more. LSF is provided by the Skills Funding Agency for help with course fees, exam and accreditation fees. If you have a disability, you can also apply for help with travel costs. You can get details on the fund from your local venue or District office on 024 7678 7978. Many of the courses listed are part financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). ESF supports activities to extend employment opportunities and develop a skilled workforce. www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

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A guide to adult learning in Coventry

HOW TO ENROL ON TO A COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSE

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

To join a Community Learning course you must be aged 19 or over on 31 August 2016.

ENROL ONLINE Go to: coventry.gov.uk/adulted

ENROL BY TELEPHONE

ENROL IN PERSON

Autumn - From Wednesday 7 September 2016

From Wednesday 7 September 2016 to Friday 9 September call one of the numbers listed below and a member of the Adult Education Service will enrol you on to a class. Payment will be taken by debit or credit card.

Spring – From Wednesday 11 January 2017

From Wednesday 7 September call in to one of the venues listed below on the day and time specified to enrol on a class running at any of our venues. Payment can be made by cash or cheque and there are facilities available for debit or credit card payments.

024 7678 7978

Summer – From Wednesday 26 April 2017 Select course finder and search for the course you want to join. A course information form will be available to print or save. This will show the requirements for each course, once you are happy with your choice and have checked you meet any necessary course requirements, select enrol now and complete the required information. Payment can only be taken via debit or credit card once all of your information has been entered.

024 7678 5340 024 7678 6806 024 7644 5803 024 7661 1878 024 7678 5684 From Monday 12 September you can call any of the Adult Education venues listed on pages 46. Details of contact numbers for spring and summer enrolments will be published in the Choice Bitesize leaflet.

WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Cheylesmore Community Centre

9.00 - 11.30

Harp Place

9.00 - 11.30

Muslim Resource Centre 9.00 - 11.00 Tile Hill Library

9.00 - 11.00

City College

6.00 - 7.00

From Thursday 8 September you can enrol at any of the Adult Educations venues listed on pages 46.

You will be sent a confirmation email of your enrolment. If you do not have an email account and need help to set one up please contact us on 024 7678 7978. 5

ESOL

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

(English for Speakers of Other Languages) Looking for an ESOL class. Whether you are a beginner or at intermediate level we have classes for you. You will be studying for a City and Guilds qualification at either Entry level or at Level 1 or 2. Classes cover speaking and listening, reading and writing and take place in a supportive learning environment in which tutors and learners work together to improve language skills. The sessions are planned around real situations such as finding a job, speaking at work, your home and community, health, travel, living in Britain and cultural celebrations. Classes are available at centres across the city, day and evening, so there should always be one convenient to you. Childcare is available at a number of our centres. If you are unemployed and claiming Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance please call 024 7678 7978 to book an appointment for an assessment.

Joining an ESOL Class You need to come to an enrolment session. At the enrolment session we will answer any questions you have about the course, assess your starting ESOL skills to make sure you are getting the right help and find a course at a time and place that suits you. Enrolment may take a while and you need to bring some ID with you. Please bring proof of immigration status i.e. passport or residence card and proof of household income such as salary slips or benefit documents. Your ESOL course may be free, for details of concessions see page 4. If none of these apply please call 024 7678 7846 from September 5th.

Date 6/9/16

Time 6.00-8.30

7/9/16

9.30-3.00

9/9/16

12.30-2.30

12/9/16

9.30-12.30

14/09/16

9.30-11.30

15/09/16

9.30-11.30

16/09/16

9.30-11.30

21/09/16

9.30-11.30

For the courses held at the following venues For evening classes only at Harp Place Muslim Resource Centre Stoke Park Harp Place Central Library Cheylesmore Community Centre Harp Place (daytime classes) Salvation Army Upper Well Street St Augustine’s Children’s Centre Parkgate School Parkgate School Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library Muslim Resource Broad Street Centre Centre Muslim Resource Centre Stoke Heath Stoke Heath Community Centre, Community Centre Stoke Park (daytime classes) Bedworth Library Bedworth Library Henley Green Henley Green Community Centre Community Centre Bell Green Library WEETC WEETC, Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre Southfields Old Southfields Old School, Gosford School Park Children’s Centre

Enrol at Muslim Resource Centre

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Autumn term start date

Thu 29/9/16 Mon/Thu 26/9/16 Mon/Thu 26/9/16 Mon/Wed 26/9/16 Mon/Thu 26/9/16 Mon/Thu 26/9/16 Tue/Fri 27/9/16 Mon/Wed 28/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Wed/Fri 28/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Wed/Fri 28/09/16 Mon/Wed 26/09/16 Mon/Fri 26/09/16 Mon/Fri 26/09/16 Tue/Fri 26/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Mon/Thu 26/09/16 Wed/Fri 28/09/16 Thu/Fri 29/09/16 Tue/Wed 27/09/16 Tue/Wed 27/09/16 Mon/Wed 26/09/16 Mon/Fri 26/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Tue/Wed/Thu 27/09/16 Mon/Tue 26/09/16 Wed/Thu 28/09/16 Tue/Fri 27/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 TueThu 29/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Wed/Thu 28/09/16 Wed/Fri 28/09/16 Wed/Fri 28/09/16 Mon/Tue 26/09/16 Mon/Fri 26/09/16 Tue/Thu 27/09/16 Mon/Thu 29/09/16 Tue/Wed 27/09/16 Wed/Thu 28/09/16 Mon/Thu 26/09/16 Mon/Thu 26/09/16 Wed/Fri 28/09/16 Wed/Fri 30/09/16 ESOL - Male only Mon/Thu 29/9/16 ESOL 4 Literacy Tue/Wed/Fri 30/9/16 ESOL - Women only Tue/Wed 27/9/16 ESOL for IT Mon/Tue/Thu 26/9/16 ESOL for 16-18 year olds Mon/Wed 26/9/16

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Start time

End time

Weeks

33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 11 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 11 11 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 11 33 33 33 33 33

Bedworth Library Bell Green Library & Learning Centre Bell Green Library & Learning Centre Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Central Library Central Library Cheylesmore Community Centre Gosford Park Children’s Centre Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Henley Green Community Centre Henley Green Community Centre Muslim Resource Centre Muslim Resource Centre Muslim Resource Centre Muslim Resource Centre Parkgate Parkgate St Augustine’s Salvation Army Southfields Old School Southfields Old School Southfields Old School Southfields Old School Southfields Old School Stoke Aldermoor ALC Stoke Aldermoor ALC Stoke Aldermoor ALC Stoke Heath Community Centre Stoke Park School Stoke Park School Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library WEETC WEETC

9.15

11.45

Muslim Resource Centre

9.15

11.45

Muslim Resource Centre

12.30

3.00

Broad Street Centre

12.30

3.00

Muslim Resource Centre

9.15

11.45

Harp Place

9.30 9.15 12.30 12.30 9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 9.15 12.30 12.30 12.30 12.30 6.00 9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 3.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 12.30 12.30 9.15 6.00 12.30 12.30 12.30 9.15 12.30 9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 12.30 12.30 12.30 6.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 12.30

11.30 11.45 3.00 3.00 11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 11.45 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 8.30 11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 5.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 3.00 3.00 11.45 8.30 3.00 3.00 3.00 11.45 3.00 11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 3.00

Venue

ENGLISH READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING If you can speak English but need help improving your everyday reading and writing, these courses are for you; they will help you to improve your English skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

ENGLISH CLASSES: Our English Workshops are for learners at all levels, from beginner to Level 2. Your skills will be expertly assessed and the areas you need to work on identified. Your tutor will help you to set your learning aims, and provide you with the work you need to help you learn. You will also have the opportunity to work towards a qualification; we currently offer two main types: CITY & GUILDS FUNCTIONAL SKILLS: Fundamental applied skills in English with a particular focus on problem-solving and being able to apply these skills effectively in real-life situations. These qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their English, as well as being used to support learners’ progress towards GCSE, and the skills learned will help you in the workplace too. ASCENTIS QCF ENGLISH AWARDS: These Entry 1 to Level 1 Certificates in English are perfect for developing the underpinning skills and knowledge required for you to progress onto Functional Skills as well as allowing you to develop confidence and ability in your Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening.

FREE CHILDCARE

Subject to a £5 registration fee per learner per term

Crèche places available. Please ask at enrolment. 8

Workshops are available at centres across the city, day and evening, so there should always be one convenient to you; many of our classes have childcare available. We offer specialist English and maths classes for learners with visual impairment, with access to assistive technology. DYSLEXIA: Discrete classes are also available for you if you have been assessed with Dyslexia, but you will need to have a Dyslexia report already to access these courses. BRAILLE: If you would like to learn Braille, or improve your Braille skills, we have a 30 week course with a dedicated specialist tutor where you can be part of a lively and hard-working group. These classes are primarily for learners with visual impairment, and priority will be given, but places may be available for other interested learners, availability allowing. Please call Graeme Sutherland on 024 7644 5803 or email graeme.sutherland@coventry.gov.uk GCSE English and maths: Please see page 14 Joining an English Class: Please see page 11 www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

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Autumn term start date

Start time

End time

Weeks

Braille Mon

19/9/16

12.30

3.00

Henley Green

English Tue Tue Thu Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Thu Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Wed Wed Wed Thu Fri Tue Thu Thu Wed Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Tue Fri Thu Thu Wed Fri Mon Fri Mon Fri Mon Tue Tue Tue

20/09/16 20/09/16 22/09/16 19/09/16 20/09/16 21/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 22/09/16 19/09/16 19/09/16 19/09/16 19/09/16 19/09/16 21/09/16 21/09/16 21/09/16 22/09/16 23/09/16 20/09/16 22/09/16 22/09/16 21/09/16 19/09/16 20/09/16 21/09/16 22/09/16 23/09/16 20/09/16 23/09/16 22/09/16 22/09/16 21/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 20/09/16 20/09/16 20/09/16

9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 6.30 12.30 9.15 12.30 6.30 9.15 12.30 6.30 12.30 9.15 6.30 12.30 6.30 12.30 9.15 6.00 9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 12.30 6.30 9.15 12.30 6.30

11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 9.00 3.00 11.45 3.00 9.00 11.45 3.00 9.00 3.00 11.45 9.00 3.00 9.00 3.00 11.45 8:30 11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 3.00 9.00 11.45 3.00 9.00

34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34

Bell Green Library Bell Green Library Bell Green Library Broad Street Broad Street Broad Street Central Library Cheylesmore Cheylesmore Finham Park Foleshill WT Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Henley Green Henley Green Hereward College John White Centre Muslim Resource Muslim Resource Muslim Resource Muslim Resource Muslim Resource Parkgate Parkgate Radford Children’s Centre Salvation Army Southfields Old School Southfields Old School Stoke Aldermoor Stoke Aldermoor Stoke Heath Stoke Heath Stoke Park School Stoke Park School Stoke Park School Stoke Park School

Day

– leading to a qualification

Venue

ENGLISH READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING Autumn term start date

Start time

End time

Weeks

21/09/16 21/09/16 19/09/16 19/9/16 21/9/16 21/9/16 20/9/16 20/9/16

12.30 6.30 9.15 12.30 9.15 12.30 9.15 6.30

3.00 9.00 11.45 3.00 11.45 3.00 11.45 9.00

34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34

Stoke Park School Stoke Park School Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library WEETC WEETC

English for Dyslexia Mon 19/9/16 Thu 22/9/16

6.30 12.30

9.00 3.00

34 34

Harp Place Southfields Old School

English - Intensive Grammar Tue 20/9/16

9.15

11.45

Harp Place

English for Visually Impaired Mon 19/9/16 Wed 21/9/16

9.15 12.30

11.45 3.00

34 34

Henley Green Henley Green

Day

English cont. Wed Wed Mon Mon Wed Wed Tue Tue

Venue

Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?

If you are starting a Level 3 course in September 2016 you may qualify for a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan. Most learners aged 19 and over, will qualify for these 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. Who is eligible for a 19+ Advance Learning Loan? Individuals who are: n Aged 19 or over at the start of their course. n Resident in the UK for three years prior to the start of the course. n Studying at a Skills Funding Agency approved provider.

For more information about the courses being offered by Coventry Adult Education Service contact Ginette Smith 024 7678 5154 or ginette.smith@coventry.gov.uk 10

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CHOICE A guide to adult learning in Coventry

ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVIEWS Date

Time

Enrol at

For the courses held at the following venues

8/9/16

9.30-12.00

Henley Green Community Centre

9/9/16

9.30-12.00 9.30-12.00 9.30-12.00 9.30-12.00 9.30-12.00

Parkgate School Tile Hill Library Stoke Park School Central Library Henley Green Community Centre

1.00-3.30 1.00-3.30 1.00-3.30 6.30-8.00 6.30-8.00 9.30-12.00

Cheylesmore Community Centre Foleshill Women’s Training Centre Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre Harp Place Finham Park School Harp Place

9.30-12.00 1.00-3.30

Southfields Old School Harp Place

1.30-4.00

Willenhall Education Employment & Training Centre Hereward College Stoke Park School Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Harp Place Muslim Resource Centre Muslim Resource Centre Harp Place

Henley Green Community Centre Bell Green Library Stoke Heath Community Centre Parkgate School Tile Hill Library Stoke Park School Central Library Braille and English for Visually Impaired at Henley Green Community Centre Cheylesmore Community Centre Foleshill Women’s Training Centre Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre Harp Place Finham Park School Harp Place Salvation Army Radford Children’s Centre Southfields Old School Harp Place Salvation Army Willenhall Education Employment & Training Centre John White Centre Hereward College Stoke Park School Broad Street Centre Broad Street Centre Harp Place Muslim Resource Centre Muslim Resource Centre Harp Place

12/9/16

13/9/16

14/9/16 15/9/16

6.30-8.00 6.30-8.00 9.30-12.00 1.00-3.30 9.30-12.00 9.30-12.00 1.00-3.30 6.30-8.00

MATHS

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

Our courses help you improve your maths and lead to a nationally recognised qualification. We can help anyone from a complete beginner right up to those studying for a maths GCSE. We offer two types of class:

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS CLASSES: These classes focus on the kind of maths adults need in their everyday lives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether for work or for helping children with their homework. The classes include how to work out sums, using fractions, decimals and percentages, understanding the metric system and interpreting graphs and charts. There are 5 different levels of qualification you can work towards depending on how strong your maths is when you start. The highest level counts as equivalent to a grade C GCSE. We offer specialist maths and English classes for learners with visual impairment, with access to all the latest assistive technology.

FAST TRACK FUNCTIONAL SKILLS. Confident in your maths but lacking a recognised qualification? Need a L2 but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time for classes every week for a year? This might be for you. An intensive 10 week course for learners who have good basic maths skills but lack a recognised qualification. If, after a rigorous assessment process, you demonstrate the ability to achieve a qualification in 10 weeks we can offer you an intensive course to get you through the exam. Starting from January 2017 assessments to run from 28th November - 2nd December and 17th February - 27th February 2017. Ring Denis Lennon on: 024 7661 1878.

Joining a MATHS Class To join a maths class you need to come to an enrolment session. At the enrolment session we will answer any questions you have about the course, assess your starting maths skills to make sure you are getting the right help and find a course at a time and place that suits you. Enrolment may take up to 2 hours and you need to bring some ID with you (passport, driving license if born in UK or EU/EEA, birth certificate or residence permit). Please see assessment details on page 11.

MATHS Day

Tue Tue Fri Fri Mon Wed Thu Mon Tue Wed Mon Tue Wed Wed Wed

Autumn term start date

20/09/16 20/09/16 23/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 21/09/16 22/09/16 19/09/16 20/09/16 21/09/16 19/09/16 20/09/16 21/09/16 21/09/16 21/09/16

Start time

End time

9.15

11.45

12.30 9.15 12.30 12.30 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 9.15 6.30 12.30 9.15 12.30 6.30

3.00 11.45 3.00 3.00 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 11.45 9.00 3.00 11.45 3.00 9.00

Weeks

34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34

Venue

Bell Green Library Bell Green Library Bell Green Library Bell Green Library Broad Street Broad Street Broad Street Central Library Cheylesmore Foleshill WT Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place Harp Place www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

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22/09/16 23/09/16 22/09/16 22/09/16 20/09/16 21/09/16 22/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 23/09/16 20/09/16 27/09/16 20/09/16 20/09/16 20/09/16 22/09/16 23/09/16 19/09/16 21/09/16 23/09/16 21/09/16 21/09/16 22/09/16 23/09/16

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9.15 9.15 9.15 12.30 6.30 12.30 6.00 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 9.15 12.30 12.30 9.15 6.30 6.30 9.15 9.15 12.30 12.30 12.30 Maths for Visually Impaired Wed 21/9/16 9.15 Maths - Women only Fri 23/9/16 9.15

11.45 11.45 11.45 3.00 9.00 3.00 8.30 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 11.45 3.00 3.00 11.45 9.00 9.00 11.45 11.45 3.00 3.00 3.00

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Harp Place Harp Place Henley Green Henley Green Hereward College Muslim Resource Muslim Resource Muslim Resource Parkgate Parkgate Salvation Army Southfields Old School Southfields Old School Stoke Aldermoor Stoke Aldermoor Stoke Aldermoor Stoke Heath Stoke Park Stoke Park Stoke Park Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library Tile Hill Library WEETC

11.45

Henley Green

11.45

Broad Street

GCSE Maths Classes: Please see page 14.

FREE CHILDCARE

Subject to a £5 registration fee per learner per term

Crèche places available. Please ask at enrolment.

COVENTRY LIBRARIES – Something to Celebrate Join FREE at your local library

We have something for everyone from 0 to 100 • Libraries across the city with helpful knowledgeable staff • We offer a comfortable community space where you can read, browse and study • A great range of books to borrow for free • Magazines and newspapers to enjoy at your Library

• Access to information – printed and online for all your requirements • Online services including free e-books and e-resources • Free computer use of up to two hours per day and assistance to help you get started on the internet.

• Free unlimited wi-fi use • Events, groups and activities to suit different ages and interests • Reading groups, Homework information and books on parenting. • Books in many languages and access to ESOL and citizenship resources.

If we can’t help you, we will put you in touch with someone who can! To find out more contact us on 024 7683 2314 or access our webpage at www.coventry.gov.uk/libraries 13

GCSE ENGLISH & MATHS: AQA

HOW DO I ENROL? GCSE English and maths learners should have a minimum of GCSE grade D, Functional Skills level 1 or equivalent and must pass a pre-course assessment before starting the course. Please do not bring children to the assessment. You should be prepared to stay for up to 2 hours for each subject.

Both courses are delivered through a single 2.5 hour class and up to 4 hours home study per week.

GCSE English includes developing your writing skills and language analysis of 19th, 20th and 21st century texts. It is a 30 week course with assessment through 2 exams in June. For more information see below or contact Jane Edwards on 024 7678 7506 or jane.edwards@coventry.gov.uk Courses start week beginning 19th September. GCSE maths includes number and algebra, geometry and measures, statistics and probability. Examination is through 3 exams taken in May and June. For more information see below or contact Suzanne Gray on 02476787505 or suzanne.gray@coventry.gov.uk Courses start week beginning 19th September. Fees GCSE English and maths: free if it is your first English or maths GCSE or you have a grade D. If you are retaking to improve a higher grade, please contact us to discuss fees.

Day

Autumn term start date

Time

Weeks

Venue

English GCSE Tue

20/9/16

6.30-9.00

Stoke Park School

Wed

21/9/16

6.30-9.00

Finham Park

Wed

21/9/16

6.30-9.00

Harp Place

Thu

22/9/16

12.30-3.00

Broad Street Centre

Maths GCSE

PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT DATES AND TIMES GCSE Venue Subject English Muslim Resource & maths Centre, Red Lane, CV6 5EE English Harp Place, Sandy & maths Lane, CV1 4DX

Date

Time

Thursday 8th 9.30 am September – 6.30pm 2016 Wednesday 9.30 am 14th September – 6.30pm 2016

These are ‘drop-in’ sessions throughout the days above: you can attend at any time, but arrive no later than 6.30pm for a 2 hour assessment. Places will be offered once your assessment has been marked. You will need to show you are eligible for classes (see page 4). If you are not sure, bring your documents to the assessment so we can discuss this before you start.

GCSE MATHEMATICS – INTENSIVE COURSE JANUARY 2017 Starting in January 2017 there will be an opportunity to take a short, very intensive GCSE course to sit exams in May/ June 2017. The course will run for 16 weeks and you will be expected to attend 2 classes per week. To be accepted onto the course you will need to sit and pass an assessment. Assessment date: Thursday 5 January 2017, 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Tue

20/09/16

9.15-11.45

Broad Street

Tue

20/09/16

9.15-11.45

Harp Place

Thu

22/09/16

6.30-9.00

Harp Place

Thu

22/09/16

9.15-11.45

Muslim Resource

This is a free course for anyone who does NOT already have a GCSE in mathematics at grade C or above.

Thu

22/09/16

12.30-3.00

Muslim Resource

Course venue: Harp Place, 2 Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4DX

Wed

21/09/16

6.30-9.00

Stoke Park

Tue

20/09/16

6.30-9.00

Stoke Park

Wed

21/09/16

6.30-9.00

Stoke Park

Mon

19/09/16

6.30-9.00

Stoke Park

Maths GCSE Intensive (January 2017) Thu

22/9/16

6.30-9.00

Harp Place

Course days and times: Monday and Thursday, 6.15pm -8.45pm Start date: Monday 16th January 2017 For further information contact Suzanne Gray on 024 7678 7505 or suzanne.gray@coventry.gov.uk To book an assessment place call 024 7678 7978. www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

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A guide to adult learning in Coventry

Join our ‘GET WORK READY’ or APPRENTICESHIP programme GET WORK READY

APPRENTICESHIPS

Are you aged 16 - 29? Our short term programme is a FANTASTIC opportunity to gain skills, qualifications and experience.

Do you want the opportunity to work for an employer, earn a salary (minimum wage) and gain a recognised qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience?

Attend classes up to 2 days a week to update your qualifications and when you feel ready, add in a work placement, to get valuable on the job experience. Work experience opportunities available in Adult Social Care, Admin, Customer Service and Childcare.

Could this lead to an apprenticeship or a job? Interested? To discuss our Get Work Ready or our apprenticeship programme call or email Elaine Agnew 024 7678 7910 elaine.agnew@coventry.gov.uk or

Adult Education currently offer apprenticeships in: Business and administration, Customer Service, ICT, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Teaching Assistant), Early Years Educator (Nursery Worker). You will also develop your existing skills in Maths, English and ICT, if you do not already have those qualifications, at the appropriate level. Apprenticeships can be for people of any age and must last at least 12 months. Many of these apprenticeships are with Coventry City Council who have won the Top Employers for School and College Leavers 2016/17 Public Sector Award.

Gill Wilson 024 7678 7909 gill.wilson@coventry.gov.uk

Are you thinking of employing an apprentice or want to find out more ?

Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a particular job.

EMPLOYERS

ng person a 3 day a week Are you able to offer a you experience placement, for 8 weeks voluntary work ady programme? as part of our Get Work Re

ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

KEEP YOUR ACCOUNTS USING EXCEL This course will give you the basic skills in using Microsoft Excel to record basic transactions within a business setting.

COMPUTERISED BOOKKEEPING USING SAGE BEGINNERS A short course that gives you an introduction to the SAGE50 accounting software.

COMPUTERISED BOOKKEEPING USING SAGE IMPROVERS A short follow on course from the beginners, in which you will gain more complex skills using SAGE50.

ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS - COMMUNITY LEARNING Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Keep your accounts using Excel JWC16518A Mon 26/9/16 6.30-8.30 Computerised Bookkeeping using SAGE Beginners SHC16506A Thu 29/9/16 9.30-11.30 Computerised Bookkeeping using SAGE Improvers SHC16507A Thu 17/11/16 9.30-11.30

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

JWC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SHC

£39.00

£29.40

£3.60

SHC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

For details of how to enrol on these courses please see page 4. 16

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A guide to adult learning in Coventry

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

COMPUTERISED BOOKKEEPING FOR BUSINESS LEVEL 1 This is an accredited course which covers both manual and computerised Bookkeeping.

Professional office skills are essential for any busy company so if you are looking to work in an office environment we deliver Business Skills courses. Excellent customer service is also a key part of any company – join us to complete your qualification. Our bookkeeping and accounting qualifications will suit those of you who want to change career for those who wish to gain more skills. Specialists are available to help, guide and support you in your decision making process.

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING This course is suitable for those who wish to gain further knowledge to progress onto the Level 2 qualification. You should have completed a Level 1 Qualification in Bookkeeping. This course is not suitable for beginners. Following this introductory course you will be able to enrol onto the Skillsfirst Computerised Accounting for Business Level 2 qualification course.

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 1 - 3 These qualifications will equip you with a wide range of skills tailored to your personal development needs. A work placement is needed for Level 2 for the duration of the course. Level 2 and 3, if you are in work doing substantial hours, can be achieved through work based learning. If you wish to express an interest please contact Josephine Poole on 024 7684 0818 or email jo.poole@coventry.gov.uk. Enrolment for this course takes place at Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre 07/09/16 9.30-1.00pm and 14/09/16 9.30-1.00pm

CUSTOMER SERVICE ENTRY LEVEL 3

Enrolment for this course takes place at Muslim Resource Centre 20/09/16 6.00-8.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKKEEPING This course is suitable for people who are new to Bookkeeping and wish to gain skills in the basic principle of Double Entry Bookkeeping. Following this introductory course you will be able to enrol onto the Skillsfirst Computerised Accounting for Business Level 1 qualification course. Enrolment for this course takes place at Cheylesmore Community Centre 23/09/16 9.30-12.00pm WEETC 20/09/16 6.00-8.30pm

Enrolment for this course takes place at Muslim Resource Centre 22/09/16 6.00-8.30pm

This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in the customer service industry. If you wish to express an interest please contact Josephine Poole on 024 7684 0818 or email jo.poole@coventry.gov.uk

SKILLSFIRST COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS LEVEL 2 This course is suitable for those who have completed a Level 1 Bookkeeping Qualification and have attended the Introduction to Accounting course. You will cover both manual and computerised accounting. If you wish to express an interest please call 024 7644 4702 or email sandra.smith@coventry.gov.uk.

ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS - QUALIFICATION Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Introduction to Accounting MRC16023 Tue 27/9/16 6.30-8.30 Introduction to Bookkeeping WE16007 Tue 27/9/16 6.30-8.30 CCC16007 Fri 30/11/16 10.00-12.00 Computerised Bookkeeping for Business Level 1 MRC16007 Thu 29/9/16 6.00-8.30 Business & Administration Level 1 SAC16004 Wed 28/9/16 1.15-3.15

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Accreditation Fee

MRC

£70.00

N/A

10 10

WE CCC

£70.00 £70.00

N/A N/A

MRC

£156.25

£90.00

SAC

£375.00

£54.90

Enrolment onto these courses is subject to an assessment, please follow the link to book an appointment https://coventry.council.bookingbug.com/home/37022-AES-Pre-Course-Assessment-Live or ring 024 7678 7978. For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5 17

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Get Creative! Why not try something new! It’s never too late to find the artist in you! We offer a variety of art courses throughout the year, ranging from Drawing (Pencils, Pastels, Charcoal & Inks), Painting (Watercolour, Acrylic & Oils) to Art & Mixed Media. If you are just starting out on your creative journey, try our ‘Introduction to Art’ course, or one day workshop ‘Introduction to Drawing & Painting’. We offer art courses at different levels of expertise, so whether you are a complete beginner or have been practising art for many years, you can find the right course to suit your needs and skill level. See our ‘Course Levels’ table below, to help you make the right choice of course. We also offer a variety of Digital Photography or Studio Photography courses, again at different levels of expertise to suit your needs. These range from one day ‘Introduction to Photography’ workshops and ‘Getting Started’ courses for beginners, to ‘Moving On’ courses for those with some photographic experience. Throughout the year we will offer ‘themed’ Photography courses open to those at any skill level; these change with the seasons and can include ‘Night Time City Scapes’ in winter or ‘Landscape Photography’ in the summer.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE Please read the course information form available online.

Note! There will be only one Choice magazine this year. Our Autumn Term’s courses are listed on the opposite page. To keep up to date with our Spring and Summer Art & Photography course listings please look out for our new Choice Bitesize leaflets, or look on line at www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted

If you require further guidance please call Susie Hutton on 024 7678 7504 or email susie.hutton@coventry.gov.uk from Monday 5 September. Or call in on our Arts, Craft, Music & Dance Roadshow at Central Library on Saturday 3 September between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? Look at the table opposite to see which course title wording fits best with your level of experience and knowledge.

COURSE LEVELS Introduction to/Getting Started

For beginners with no previous knowledge or experience

No specific level stated

This is an ‘all levels’ course for beginners or those with some experience

Moving On

For those who have completed a one term photography course

Further Techniques

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Weeks

Digital Photography - getting started HP16519A Wed 28/9/16 4.00-6.00 10 HP16532A Thu 29/9/16 6.45-8.45 10 Drawing (Pencils, Pastels, Charcoal & Inks) JWC16505A Tue 27/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 THL16504A Wed 28/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Drawing - further techniques HP16529A Thu 29/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 Drawing & Painting - getting started HP16501A Mon 26/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Drawing & Painting (Watercolour & Acrylic) MH16505A Thu 29/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 CIC16513A Thu 29/9/16 7.00-9.00 10 Drawing & Painting - further techniques CCC16518A Fri 30/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Drawing & Watercolour Painting CIC16501A Tue 27/9/16 7.00-9.00 10 CCC16521A Fri 30/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 Fun with Photography HP16512A Tue 01/11/16 1.00-3.00 6 Introduction to Art HP16503A Mon 26/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 Introduction to Drawing & Painting HP16508A Tue 27/9/16 10.00-2.45 1 Introduction to Digital Photography - basic camera skills HP16509A Tue 4/10/16 10.00-2.45 1 Introduction to Digital Photography - portraiture HP16510A Tue 11/10/16 10.00-2.45 1 Introduction to Photography - use of Flash-gun HP16511A Tue 18/10/16 1.00-2.45 1 Introduction to Watercolour, Art & Mixed Media CCC16514A Wed 28/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 Studio Photography - getting started HP16524A Wed 28/9/16 6.45-8.45 5 Studio Photography - moving on HP16530A Thu 29/9/16 4.00-6.00 5 HP16531A Thu 10/11/16 4.00-6.00 5 Studio Portrait Lighting Techniques using Flash HP16525A Wed 9/11/16 6.45-8.45 5 Watercolour Painting JWC16506A Tue 27/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 CCC16511A Wed 28/9/16 10.00-12.00 10

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

HP HP

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

JWC THL

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

£73.00

£57.00

£12.50

MH CIC

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

CCC

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

CIC CCC

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

£42.00

£32.40

£5.10

£73.00

£57.00

£12.50

£18.00

£14.80

£7.00

£13.00

£9.80

£2.00

£13.00

£9.80

£2.00

£13.00

£9.80

£2.00

CCC

£73.00

£57.00

£12.50

£52.00

£40.00

£6.00

HP HP

£52.00 £52.00

£40.00 £40.00

£6.00 £6.00

£52.00

£40.00

£6.00

JWC CCC

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

Venue

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5 19

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

BEAUTY

The Hairstyling and Threading courses offer a range of hairstyles in the latest fashions for special occasions and for the everyday. Threading is part of this course. In the Beauty, Skincare & Nail Art course you will build your skills and knowledge on how to use your own cosmetic products to care for your skin, learn interesting ways to apply makeup to enhance your facial features and learn to create designs on nails.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

SKILLS LEVELS

Please read the course information form available online. If you require further guidance please call Lynda Davies on 024 7665 8919 or email lynda.davies@ coventry.gov.uk from Monday 5 September. Or call in on our Arts, Craft, Music & Dance Roadshow at Central Library on Saturday 3 September between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

Not sure which course level is right for you? Our Beauty courses are ‘all levels’ courses and are suitable for beginners or those with some knowledge and experience.

BEAUTY Course Code

Day

Beauty, Skincare & Nail Art BSC16503A Thu CIC16522A Thu Hairstyling & Threading CIC16510A Tue BSC16504A Thu 20

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

BSC CIC

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

CIC BSC

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

Start Date

Time

Weeks

Venue Code

29/9/16 29/9/16

10.00-12.00 7.00-9.00

10 10

27/9/16 29/9/16

7.00-9.00 1.00-3.00

10 10

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CHILDCARE

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

CHOICE A guide to adult learning in Coventry

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN CARING FOR CHILDREN This qualification aims to meet the needs of people who want to develop skills required to care for children in an early years setting. There is no requirement for a work placement, as this is a knowledge based qualification. Acceptance on this course is by interview only, where you will be required to demonstrate skills to complete the qualification, including written and verbal communication. Interviews will take place on 13th September at Muslim Resource Centre and 14th September at Broad Street Centre 9.15 and 11.45am. Please book your interview on-line by visiting www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted and follow the link to Booking Bug or call us on 024 7678 7978.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE (EARLY YEARS)

If you require further advice and guidance please contact Lesley Wall on 024 7642 6080 or 07983 479410 or email Lesley.wall@coventry.gov.uk on or after Monday 5 September 2016.

This qualification meets the needs of learners who work or want to work in a range of settings covering the age range 0-5 years. You must have a work placement before starting the course.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR THE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR) This qualification meets the needs of learners who work or want to work with children in a wide range of settings, for example in the roles of an Early Years Educator, Child-minder or Nursery Nurse. You must have 6 months experience of working at level 3 in one of these roles before starting the course. Acceptance on these courses is by interview only, where you will be required to demonstrate skills to complete the qualification, including written and verbal communication. Interviews will take place on the 16th and 20th September at Bell Green Library Centre 9.15 and 2.45pm and Hereward College on the 15th September 5.00-8.00pm. Please book your interview on-line by visiting www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted and follow the link to Booking Bug https://coventry.council.bookingbug.com/home/37022-AES-Pre-CourseAssessment-Live or call us on 024 7678 7978.

CHILDCARE Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Level 1 Caring for Children MRC16002 Tue 20/9/16 9.15-11.45 BSC16013 Wed 21/9/16 9.15-11.45 Level 2 Certificate in Children & Young People’s Workforce MH16002 Wed 28/9/16 9.15-11.45 SOS16014 Wed 28/9/16 6.30-9.00 BSC16020 Fri 30/9/16 9.15-11.45

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Accreditation

10 10

MRC BSC

£105.00 £105.00

£30.00 £30.00

32 32 32

MH SOS BSC

£490.00 £490.00 £490.00

£100.00 £100.00 £100.00 21

COOKERY Cookery courses will help you to learn new skills, improve existing skills and explore new types of cooking and baking through a series of short courses and workshops.

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

COURSE LEVELS This table will help you to decide which level of course is best for you.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE It is important that you read the course information available online before enrolling on to a course. If you require further guidance please contact Christine Bloomfield on 024 7678 6806 or at christine. bloomfield@coventry.gov.uk from Tuesday 6 September.

Suitable for all Levels

From inexperienced cooks/bakers to those with some experience who want to improve their skills

For anyone with basic cookery /baking skills

Some experience and knowledge of the basics who want to practice and extend their skills. Not suitable for complete beginners

For the more experienced cook/baker

Confident in many areas but want to develop skills and knowledge further and try something new. Not suitable for complete beginners.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

COOKERY Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

Baking for Christmas For the more experienced baker. New and challenging recipes to help you celebrate Christmas. Ingredients are not provided. FP16519A Wed 16/11/16 6.30-9.00 3 FP £24.40 £18.40 £2.25 Edible Christmas Gifts Suitable for anyone with basic cookery skills. Easy to make edible gifts with a seasonal twist. Ingredients are not provided. FP16520A Wed 7/12/16 6.00-9.00 1 FP £10.20 £7.80 £2.00 Gluten Free Baking for Christmas Workshop Suitable for anyone with basic baking skills. Baked Christmas treats everyone can enjoy. Ingredients are not provided. FP16521A Wed 2/11/16 6.00-9.00 1 FP £10.20 £7.80 £2.00 Winter Warmers - Family Meals Suitable for all levels. How to make tasty family meals to suit everyone. Ingredients are not provided. FP16518A Wed 5/10/16 6.00-9.00 3 FP £24.40 £18.40 £2.25

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? These are Adult Community Learning Courses with a focus on the teaching and learning of new skills. Learners must be able to demonstrate, independently, the skills required and an ability and willingness to achieve the learning outcomes and aims of the course.

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CRAFT & TEXTILES Get creative and learn a new craft! We offer a variety of popular craft and textile courses and this year are including some brand new programmes to whet your appetite!

CHOICE A guide to adult learning in Coventry

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Cardmaking and Papercraft courses are a fantastic way to start crafting; this isn’t just about ‘licking and sticking’! – it’s a great way to get inspired at the same time as producing lovely items to give to friends and family. Look out for our new short course in the run up to Christmas – Gift Wrapping & Boxes. Sugarcraft courses will enable you to produce stunning cakes – learn how to create exquisite sugar paste models and flowers to make them look so professional. Our textile courses cover everything you need to know about sewing, from starting to learn how to use a sewing machine, through to beginner’s dressmaking, and right up to learning advanced dressmaking skills. If you prefer to sew by hand, then why not try Patchwork – Hand Techniques. Or we’ve another new programme where you can learn a combination of skills: Creative Textiles – Machine Techniques. Finally, this year we’ve another exciting new course where you can gain skills and learn all about the current trend for updating and re-fashioning vintage clothes – vintage doesn’t mean very old clothes – it can include the 80s and 90s and 00s!

ADVICE & GUIDANCE Please read the course information online. If you require further guidance please call Lynda Davies on 024 7665 8919 or email lynda.davies@coventry.gov.uk from Monday 5 September. Or call in on our Arts, Craft, Music & Dance Roadshow at Central Library on Saturday 3 September between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? Our beginners’ classes are for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge, all other classes cover ‘all levels’ and are suitable for beginners or those with some knowledge and experience.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

CRAFT & TEXTILES CRAFT & TEXTILES Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Weeks

Cardmaking & Papercrafts CCC16508A Tue 27/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 HP16527A Thu 29/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Creative Textiles - Machine Techniques HP16526A Thu 29/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Crochet Creations SAC16503A Tue 27/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 Dressmaking HP16507A Mon 26/9/16 6.45-8.45 10 HP16516A Wed 28/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 HP16535A Fri 30/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Dressmaking for beginners HP16513A Wed 28/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Elegant Hand Embroidery THL1502A Tue 27/09/16 1.00-3.00 10 Exquisite Sugar Flowers JWC16504A Mon 26/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 FP16503A Mon 26/9/16 7.00-9.00 10 Get Started with Sugar Paste Modelling CCC16505A Tue 27/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Gift Wrapping & Boxes THL16505A Wed 5/10/16 1.00-3.00 5 Machine Sewing for Beginners HP16536A Fri 30/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 Parchment Craft Creations THL16503A Tue 27/9/16 4.00-6.00 10 Patchwork - Hand Techniques FP16505A Mon 26/9/16 7.00-9.00 10 Seasonal Cake Decorations in Sugar Paste - one day workshop JWC16513A Thu 24/11/16 10.00-3.00 1 Sensational Cake Toppers JWC16502A Mon 26/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 Vintage Clothes - update & re-fashion HP16528A Thu 29/9/16 1.00-3.00 10

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

CCC HP

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

SAC

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

HP HP HP

£68.00 £68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50 £7.50

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

THL

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

JWC FP

£68.00 £68.00

£52.00 £52.00

£7.50 £7.50

CCC

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

THL

£39.50

£31.50

£9.00

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

THL

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

JWC

£18.00

£14.80

£7.00

JWC

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

£68.00

£52.00

£7.50

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN COVENTRY. WE NEED YOU! Could you support a learner and be a partner in learning? We need volunteers on a range of courses. You will work alongside a learner or learners under the guidance of a tutor.

For further information please call 024 7678 7978 24

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CREATIVE WRITING

A guide to adult learning in Coventry

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Learn about the skills needed to develop your own writing: short stories, poems or other forms of writing.

COURSE LEVELS This table will help you to decide which level of course is best for you. Creative Writing

For beginners with no or little experience and with an English entry 3 qualification

Creative Writing -advanced

For people who have a GCSE a-c grade and have completed two years in a Creative Writing course with Adult Education or other establishment

SKILLS LEVELS

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

Not sure which course level is right for you?

It is important that you read the course information available online before enrolling on to a course. If you require further guidance please contact Christine Bloomfield on 024 7678 6806 or at christine. bloomfield@coventry.gov.uk from Tuesday 6 September.

This is an Adult Community Learning Course with a focus on the teaching and learning of new skills. Learners must be able to demonstrate, independently, the skills required and an ability and willingness to achieve the learning outcomes and aims of the course.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5 Course Code

Day

Start Date

Creative Writing MH16501A Tue 27/9/16 SPS16517A Wed 28/9/16 HP16537A Fri 30/9/16 Creative Writing - Advanced SPS16510A Wed 28/9/16

Time

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

10.00-12.00 7.00-9.00 12.30-2.30

10 10 10

MH SPS HP

£65.00 £65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00 £6.00

10.00-12.00

SPS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00 25

DANCE

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Fancy the Foxtrot?, Raring to Rumba? – take to the floor with courses in Ballroom & Latin, or sizzle with Salsa! Or if you enjoy dancing solo try a course in Line Dancing at beginner to improver levels that will enable you to learn a range of rhythmical routines and improve your co-ordination. If your goal is to keep fit through dance, Zumba offers a diversity of dance styles that you can perform at your own pace to easy-to-follow, fun filled routines and styles that include Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue and Reggaeton. Additionally, Zumba Gold is aimed at participants who want to dance the familiar Latin Zumba moves but at a lower impact and pace. It’s a great way to improve fitness through dance and you don’t even need a partner!

ADVICE & GUIDANCE Please read the course information available online. Please note that regular attendance is important. For courses that require you to dance with a partner, we recommend that you enrol with a partner for the best possible learning experience. If you require further guidance please phone Anne-Louise Maurik on 024 7650 7822 or email annie.maurik@ coventry.gov.uk from Monday 5 September. Or call in on our Arts, Craft, Music & Dance Roadshow at Central Library on Saturday 3 September between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? Look at the table opposite to see which course title wording fits best with your level of experience and knowledge. *Please note the courses may change in spring and summer terms therefore please visit www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted to keep up-to-date with changes to the current programme.

If you struggle to lose weight, would like to increase confidence and improve fitness through dance then Dance, Diet and Wellbeing is a new course to help keep you focussed and on track. If learning set routines as part of a dance troupe appeals to you then perhaps you’ll be tempted to Tap Dance or be leaping to learn routines inspired by popular music and movements from the musicals with Dance to Musicals. Or perhaps you’ll just love Lyrical Dance, an expressive fusion of ballet and contemporary styles performed to popular emotive music. Our Ballet courses will enable you to develop fluidity of movement, gracefully moving to demonstrate a variety of strengthening exercises that will improve your overall fitness and posture, while developing the correct technique for basic ballet steps and routines. Whichever style you choose, dance can help to improve your coordination, confidence, and physical and mental health and is a great way to learn and develop new skills whether dancing solo or with a partner. Places on all courses are available to learners aged 19 and upwards so put on your dancing shoes, enrol today, and dare to dance! Beginners

For absolute beginners with no previous knowledge

Beginners Plus

For people who have completed beginner’s courses or who have experience of the basics and are ready to consolidate and build upon existing skills

Improvers

For people who have completed a beginners plus course or who are competent with the basic steps and are ready to build upon existing skills while learning more complex steps and longer, faster sequences

Term 2

Indicates a follow on course from the previous term. While some new learning will take place, new learners joining the current term will need to be aware that prior learning has already taken place, including work on a routine/s that have been taught but will be recapped, developed and practised in the current term for an informal performance at an annual dance celebration evening held in Coventry (participation on the night is optional).

(available in spring and summer terms)

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DANCE Course Code

Day

Start Date

Ballet Basics CIC16523A Thu 29/9/16 Ballet Stretch & Tone CCC16502A Mon 26/9/16 CCC16520A Fri 30/9/16 Ballroom & Latin Dancing - beginners HG16506A Tue 27/9/16 HWC16507A Thu 29/9/16 Ballroom & Latin Dancing - improvers FP16517A Wed 28/9/16 Dance to Musicals CCC16524A Fri 30/9/16 Dance, Diet & Wellbeing CCC16510A Tue 27/9/16 Line Dancing - beginners CCC16517A Thu 29/9/16 Line Dancing - improvers SAC16507A Fri 30/9/16 Lyrical Dance CIC16512A Tue 27/9/16 Salsa - beginners CCC16503A Mon 26/9/16 HWC16503A Tue 27/9/16 Tap Dancing - beginners CIC16511A Tue 27/9/16 Tap Dancing - beginners plus CCC16519A Fri 30/9/16 Tap Dancing - improvers FP16508A Mon 26/9/16 Zumba CCC16507A Tue 27/9/16 HWC16504A Tue 27/9/16 CCC16515A Wed 28/9/16 CCC16516A Thu 29/9/16 CIC16524A Thu 29/9/16 Zumba Gold FP16507A Mon 26/9/16 CCC16509A Tue 27/9/16

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

CIC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

10 10

CCC CCC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

7.00-9.00 7.00-9.00

10 10

HG HWC

£65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00

7.00-9.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

12.00-1.00

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

1.30-2.30

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

11.15-12.15

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

11.00-12.00

SAC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

7.45-8.45

CIC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

11.15-12.15 6.45-7.45

10 10

CCC HWC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

6.30-7.30

CIC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

9.30-10.30

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

7.45-8.45

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

11.00-12.00 8.00-9.00 12.00-1.00 10.00-11.00 7.45-8.45

10 10 10 10 10

CCC HWC CCC CCC CIC

£32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00

6.30-7.30 12.15-1.15

10 10

FP CCC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

Time

Weeks

Venue

6.30-7.30

10.00-11.00 10.45-11.45

FAMILY LEARNING FAMILY LEARNING – FREE COURSES

Family Learning is about families learning and enjoying together.

FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN 0 - 4 YEARS Autumn Fun – you and your child can learn and have fun together – lots of outdoor activities, stories, games and fun ideas to try at home. 1,2,3, Count with Me – in fun ways, you and your child can learn together about numbers, shapes and measures. C.H.I.L.D. (‘C’ How I Learn and Develop) – Find out how your child learns and develops and support this using fun ideas and activities. There is a free crèche for this course Family Fit – keep fit, have fun together and get tips for a healthy lifestyle Super Stories – Have fun enjoying reading together with your child, with free resources and great ideas.

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FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN 5 - 11 YEARS Keeping Up With The Children – Find out how your children are taught maths and English in schools. Try out the new methods to keep ahead! Fun activities, free resources, free crèche and the chance to improve your own skills or work towards a qualification.

PARENTING PLUS COURSES FOR DADS AND FAMILIES Learn useful tips from the Triple P parenting programme with family learning activities. Many of these courses will be repeated in the Spring and Summer terms. Look out for more information in your local Children’s Centre, your child’s school, adult learning centres or in ‘Choice Bite-size’. Joining a Family Learning Class – for more information and to book a place on a course please contact: Dorothy Hunter – 024 7678 7907 – dorothy.hunter@coventry.gov.uk Steve Withers – 024 7678 7904 – steve.withers@coventry.gov.uk

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FAMILY LEARNING - ALL COURSES FREE OF CHARGE Day

Start Date

1,2,3 Count with me Spon Gate Children’s Centre Thu 03/11/16 Hillfields Children’s Centre Fri 04/11/16 Stoke Heath Community Centre Wed 02/11/16 Autumn Fun Hillfields Children’s Centre Fri 30/09/16 Middleride Children’s Centre Wed 28/9/16 Stoke Heath Community Centre Wed 28/9/16 Super Stories Spon Gate Children’s Centre Thu 28/9/16 CHILD ‘C’ How I Learn and Develop Foleshill Children’s Centre Thu 29/9/16 Stoke Heath Children’s Centre Fri 30/9/16 Family Fit Middleride Children’s Centre Wed 2/11/16 Keeping up with the Children - (Literacy/Maths) Central Library Tue 27/9/16 WEETC Thu 29/9/16 Parkgate Wed 28/09/16 Stoke Heath Community Centre Wed 28/09/16 Tile Hill Library Thu 29/09/16 Parenting Plus for Dads Central Library Mon 26/9/16 Positive Parenting Plus Broad Street Centre Tue 27/9/16 Moat House Children’s Centre Tue 27/9/16 Southfields Old School Thu 28/9/16 Tile Hill Children’s Centre Fri 29/9/16

Time

Weeks

9.30-11.30 1.00-3.00 1.00-3.00

6 6 6

1.00-3.00 1.00-3.00 1.00-3.00

4 4 4

9.30-11.30

1.00-3.00 1.00-3.00

10 10

1.00-3.00

9.30-11.30 9.15-11.15 9.15-11.15 9.30-11.30 9.15-11.15

10 10 10 10 10

4.30-6.30

9.30-11.30 1.00-3.00 9.30-11.30 9.30-11.30

9 9 9 9

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LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

FIRST AID YOU CAN ENROL ON THESE FIRST AID COURSES ONLINE

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS (3 HOURS) This qualification is for people with some first aid knowledge who want to know how to provide basic life support (BLS) and manage anaphylaxis. It is also ideal for qualified first aiders who are looking to refresh their knowledge and practise the latest basic life support techniques.

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (6 HOURS) This course provides learners with the first aid skills needed to deal with a range of First Aid emergencies in the workplace and elsewhere.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE It is important that you read the course information which is available online before enrolling onto a course. If you require further guidance please contact Kathy Green on 024 7678 5804 or 07983 474918 or email Kathy.Green@coventry. gov.uk on or after Monday 5 September 2016. Course Code

Day

QA LEVEL 3 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (OFSTED APPROVED) (12 HOURS) This Qualsafe Awards (QA) qualification is for people who work with or look after children, enabling them to have knowledge of how to deal with paediatric first aid situations, illnesses, injuries and emergencies.

FIRST AID ANNUAL REFRESHER (3 HOURS) This course is designed for qualified first aiders to update their first aid skills yearly (as recommended) until re-qualification is required. For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5 Start Date

Time

QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis SAC16007 Tue 1/11/16 9.00-12.00 HWC16004 Thu 1/12/16 6.00-9.00 QA Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work SAC16008 Tue 22/11/16 9.00-12.00 QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid WE16008 Mon 19/09/16 9.00-12.00 SAC16006 Tue 27/9/16 9.00-12.00 HWC16003 Thu 3/11/16 6.00-9.00 First Aid Annual Refresher MH16001 Fri 18/11/16 9.00-12.00 SHC16010 Tue 06/12/16 9.00-12.00 30

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

1 1

SAC HWC

£25.00 £25.00

SHC

£35.00

4 4 4

WE SAC HWC

£75.00 £75.00 £75.00

1 1

MH SHC

£25.00 £25.00

Weeks

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FITNESS AND EXERCISE Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/covadulted Exercise and fitness courses offer all adults the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities to improve and or maintain health and fitness. You will be required to fill in a health questionnaire form in the first lesson.

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COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

SKILLS LEVELS

Please read the course information form available online. If you require further guidance please phone Lain Griffin (Pilates and Fitness) on 024 7678 6806 or email lain.griffin@ coventry.gov.uk and Michael Robinson (Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation and Introduction to the Fitness Industry courses) on 024 7678 7654 or email michael. robinson2@coventry.gov.uk from Tuesday 6 September.

Not sure which course level is right for you? This is an Adult Community Learning Course with a focus on the teaching and learning of new skills. Learners must be able to demonstrate, independently, the skills required and an ability and willingness to achieve the learning outcomes and aims of the course.

Please see the following table to see what level is suitable. Yoga (Dynamic) Level 1

This is an introductory level course and is SUITABLE for absolute beginners. This course is UNSUITABLE for people with mobility difficulties or/and have difficulty getting up and down off the mat quickly.

Fitness Yoga

This course is SUITABLE for people looking for a dynamic hour of yoga practice without meditation or relaxation. This course is UNSUITABLE for people with mobility difficulties or/and have difficulty getting up and down off the mat quickly.

Mind and Body

This course is SUITABLE for people looking for a class blending elements of Pilates, yoga-based exercise, and body conditioning to provide a holistic workout. This course is UNSUITABLE for people with mobility difficulties or/and have difficulty getting up and down off the mat quickly.

All Levels Pilates

Suitable for all levels, learners are encouraged to progress at their own pace so there are different levels being performed within each session. Targets posture, flexibility, balance, co-ordination, core and joint stability. Must be able to get up and down off the mat.

Beginners Pilates A more gentle and basic approach to Pilates, suitable for complete beginners. Must be able to get up and down off the mat. Chair Pilates and Gentle Exercise

Mainly seated to suit those who have difficulty exercising on a mat or have limited mobility. Includes some supported standing work and exercises with fitness equipment. No mat work.

Pilates for Healthy Backs

This Pilates course is suitable for all. It focuses on stretching and strengthening specific muscles in order to maintain a strong and healthy back. Must be able to get up and down off the mat.

A three week introductory course suitable for anyone completely new to Pilates, great as preparation Absolute Beginners Pilates for the full course. Mainly mat based. 31

FITNESS AND EXERCISE Keep Fit

A balanced, health related workout which is suitable for all levels. It includes the use of fitness equipment and occasional, optional mat work. No seated exercises.

Keep Fit Gold

Suited for active seniors, or someone who is new to exercise. This course combines seated exercises with freestanding low impact movements. Fitness equipment may be used. No mat work.

Body Conditioning

For those who require a challenge! This full body workout includes exercises with fitness equipment, circuits and mat work. Must be able to get up and down off the mat.

Fit Mix

Suitable for all levels, a mixture of different exercise styles including circuits, Pilates, Fitness Yoga and Body Conditioning. Must be able to get up and down off the mat. Fitness equipment may be used.

Yogalates

This course blends elements of Pilates, yoga-based exercise, and body conditioning. It is mat based, therefore is not suited to those with mobility difficulties or/and have difficulty getting up and down off the mat.

How to develop your Flexibility and Mobility

Suitable for all levels. This three week course will give you the knowledge and practical experience to safely develop your flexibility and mobility outside of the course.

How to improve your Core Strength and Posture

Another three week course suitable for all levels and will also will provide you the knowledge and practical experience to exercise outside of the course.

INTRODUCTION TO THE FITNESS INDUSTRY ADVICE & GUIDANCE Please read the course information form available online. If you require further guidance please phone Michael Robinson on 024 7678 7654 or email michael.robinson2@ coventry.gov.uk from Tuesday 6 September.

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? Learners should have an active interest in fitness training and English skills at or above entry level 3. Learners must be able to demonstrate, independently, the skills required and an ability and willingness to achieve the learning outcomes and aims of the course.

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These 5 week courses give you an insight into what is involved in working in the health and fitness industry. Clear advice and guidance will be provided to enable you to make an informed choice on the best route for you. Understanding the Health and Fitness Industry

This course provides a basic introduction to the fitness industry, careers in fitness, and what is involved in working in the health and fitness industry. Advice and guidance on career routes will be provided.

Exercise and Fitness Knowledge

This course introduces the basic structure and function of the human body in relation to exercise and fitness, components of physical fitness, and principles of training. Advice and guidance on career routes will be provided.

Interviews for these courses will take place at Moathouse Leisure Centre on Tuesday 13th September 1.00-4.00pm and Wednesday 14th September 6.00-9.00pm Introduction To Working In The Fitness Industry - Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

5 5

MH SPS

£32.50 £32.50

Introduction To Working In The Fitness Industry - Understanding The Health and Fitness Industry MH16003 Tue 27/9/16 1.00-3.00 5 SPS16020 Wed 28/9/16 7.00-9.00 5

MH SPS

£32.50 £32.50

Course Code

Day

MH16004 SPS16021

Tue Wed

Start Date

8/11/16 9/11/16

Time

1.00-3.00 7.00-9.00

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MEDITATION AND RELAXATION

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

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Meditation and relaxation courses offer all adults the opportunity to take part in a range of activities to help reduce anxiety and manage stress whilst enhancing selfconfidence and wellbeing. You will be required to fill in a health questionnaire form in the first lesson. Meditation

This is an introductory level course and is SUITABLE for absolute beginners. This course is based on Patanjali’s eight-fold path of yoga, focusing on the elements of Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration on an object) and Dhyana (meditation).

Learn to Breathe This is a one hour introductory level course and is SUITABLE for absolute beginners. Learn to breathe and relax is based and Relax on The Relaxation Response by Dr Herbert Benson. This course introduces a simple, effective, mind-body approach to relieving stress and tension. Learn to Relax with Yoga Nidra

This is a one hour introductory level course and is SUITABLE for absolute beginners. Yoga Nidra means ‘Yogic Sleep’ and is one of the deepest forms of relaxation and meditation. It is a systematic technique providing a complete relaxation of the mind and body.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

Please read the course information form available online. If you require further guidance please phone Michael Robinson on 024 7678 7654 or email michael.robinson2@ coventry.gov.uk from Tuesday 6 September.

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? This is an Adult Community Learning Course with a focus on the teaching and learning of new skills. Learners must be able to demonstrate, independently, the skills required and an ability and willingness to achieve the learning outcomes and aims of the course. Learners will need enough understanding of spoken English to follow instructions with the eyes closed.

FITNESS, MEDITATION AND YOGA Course Code

Day

Body Conditioning HWC16501A Tue

Start Date

Time

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

27/9/16

6.30-7.30

HWC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

Chair Pilates and Gentle Exercise 27/9/16 SHC16502A Tue 28/9/16 SAU16502A Wed

1.45-2.45 1.45-2.45

10 10

SHC SAU

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

27/9/16

9.30-10.30

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

26/9/16 30/9/16

2.00-3.00 1.15-2.15

10 10

SAC CCC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

How to Develop Your Flexibility & Mobility 5/10/16 1.15-2.00 CCC16526A Wed

CCC

£7.30

£5.50

£2.00

Fit Mix CCC16506A

Tue

Fitness Yoga SAC16501A Mon CCC16525A Fri

FITNESS AND EXERCISE How to Improve Your Core Strength & Posture 5/10/16 2.15-3 CCC16527A Wed

CCC

£7.30

£5.50

£2.00

Keep Fit HG16508A

Thu

29/9/16

10.45-11.45

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Keep Fit Gold SAU16501A Wed Thu HG16507A Thu JWC16509A SAU16504A Fri

28/9/16 29/9/16 29/9/16 30/9/16

12.30-1.30 9.30-10.30 12.30-1.30 12.45-1.45

10 10 10 10

SAU HG JWC SAU

£32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00

Learn to Breathe and Relax 11/10/16 JWC16517A Tue

1.30-2.30

JWC

£3.25

£2.45

£2.00

Learn to Relax with Yoga Nidra 17/10/16 CCC16528A Mon

1.30-2.30

CCC

£3.25

£2.45

£2.00

Meditation MH16506A HWC16508A

Thu Thu

29/9/16 29/9/16

1.00-2.00 7.45-8.45

10 10

MH HWC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

Mind and Body SPS16504A Mon JWC16516A Fri

26/9/16 30/9/16

6.00-7.00 11.45-12.45

10 10

SPS JWC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

Pilates for Absolute Beginners Thu 01/12/16 CIC16525A Fri 4/11/16 WE16505A

6.30-7.30 10.00-11.00

3 3

CIC WE

£9.70 £9.70

£7.35 £7.35

£2.00 £2.00

Pilates - beginners JWC16510A Thu HWC16505A Thu

29/9/16 29/9/16

1.45-2.45 6.30-7.30

10 10

JWC HWC

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

Pilates - all levels SPS16505A Mon Tue HG16504A SAC16502A Tue SHC16501A Tue Tue HG16505A Tue WE16501A HWC16502A Tue CCC16512A Wed CCC16513A Wed Wed FP16516A SPS16511A Wed HWC16506A Thu SAC16506A Fri

26/09/16 27/09/16 27/09/16 27/09/16 27/09/16 27/09/16 27/09/16 28/09/16 28/09/16 28/09/16 28/09/16 29/09/16 30/09/16

7.15-8.15 9.30-10.30 11.00-12.00 12.30-1.30 5.45-6.45 7.30-8.30 7.45-8.45 9.30-10.30 10.45-11.45 5.30-6.30 6.15-7.15 7.45-8.45 9.45-10.45

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

SPS HG SAC SHC HG WE HWC CCC CCC FP SPS HWC SAC

£32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00

Pilates for Healthy Backs SAU16503A Fri

30/9/16

11.30-12.30

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

Yoga (Dynamic) Level 1 Mon HG16501A JWC16515A Fri

26/9/16 30/9/16

10.00-11.30 10.00-11.30

10 10

HG JWC

£48.75 £48.75

£36.75 £36.75

£4.50 £4.50

Yogalates SPS16512A

28/9/16

7.30-8.30

SPS

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

Wed

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COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Love flowers? We offer courses to either grow your own or use them to decorate your home. Seasonal Container Gardening will give you the basic knowledge and practical skills on how to sow and plant flowers, vegetables and herbs, how to take cuttings, what soil to use, and how to make the most of a small space – this course will take you through the seasons through a combination of theory and hands-on sessions. Flower Arranging & Floral Design is a great way to learner how to arrange flowers for your home or to create beautiful gifts. Introduction to Floristry will naturally progress you from the Flower Arranging course to learning how flowers are conditioned and used in wedding and funeral work. This is an excellent course for those who are considering a career in floristry. And lastly, look out for our latest one day workshop (Bridal Basics, our last workshop, was a great success) – this time it’s Winter’s Harvest; come and make a wonderful floral arrangement for your dinner table.

For details of how to enrol on these courses please see page 5 Course Code

Day

Start Date

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

SKILLS LEVELS

Please read the course information form available online. If you require further information please call Lynda Davies on 024 7665 8919 or email lynda. davies@coventry.gov.uk from Monday 5 September. Or call in on our Arts, Craft, Music & Dance Roadshow at Central Library on Saturday 3 September between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

Not sure which course level is right for you?

Time

Weeks

Venue

Flower Arranging & Floral Design FP16510A Mon 26/9/16 7.00-9.00 10 FP SAC16504A Wed 28/9/16 10.00-12.00 10 SAC Introduction to Floristry SAC16505A Wed 28/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 SAC Seasonal Container Gardening SPS16519A Mon 26/9/16 1.00-3.00 10 SPS Winter’s Harvest - Floral arrangement for your table - one day workshop JWC16514A Thu 8/12/16 10.00-3.00 1 JWC

Our Floristry and Gardening courses are ‘all levels’ courses suitable for beginners or those with some knowledge and experience.

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

£78.00 £78.00

£62.00 £62.00

£15.00 £15.00

£78.00

£62.00

£15.00

£73.00

£57.00

£12.50

£23.00

£19.80

£12.00 35

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

FAMILY HISTORY

Our popular Family History courses help you research your family tree using the internet. You acquire the skills to create your very own extended family records.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

COURSE LEVELS

Day

This table will help you to decide which level of course is best for you. Beginners

For beginners with no or little experience of Family History research, but are competent using a computer.

Improvers

For people who have completed Adult Education Family History beginners course (three terms) or who have two years’ experience or more researching family history and are competent using a computer.

Advanced

For people who have completed Improvers course or learners invited to join by tutor Peterson Cobbett peterson.cobbett@coventry.gov.uk

Start Date

Time

Family History - beginners (trace your ancestors) JWC16503A Mon 26/9/16 12.30-2.30 JWC16507A Wed 28/9/16 10.00-12.00 FP16512A Wed 28/9/16 7.00-9.00 THL16507A Fri 30/9/16 1.00-3.00 Family History - improvers (research your ancestors) JWC16508A Wed 28/9/16 1.00-3.00 THL16506A Fri 30/9/16 10.00-12.00 Family History - advanced THL16508A Fri 30/9/16 3.30-5.30

Day

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

10 10 10 10

JWC JWC FP THL

£65.00 £65.00 £65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00 £49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00 £6.00 £6.00

10 10

JWC THL

£65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00

THL

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

HISTORY

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Learn about various aspects of the history of Coventry.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

Start Date

Time

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

£52.00

£39.20

£4.80

£26.00

£19.40

£2.40

Weeks

Venue

7.00-9.00

10.00-12.00

History of Coventry - Early History FP16501A

Mon

10/10/16

History of Coventry - Silk Ribbon Industry WE16503A 36

Thu

29/9/16

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COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

Whether you have never used a computer before or need to upskill for work we have a computer course to suit you - from an absolute beginner course to a level 3 qualification in IT. You may not know where to start! You can telephone one of our specialist team to get advice and guidance about a course that is suitable for you. You may want to gain additional skills to help you get back to work – call us and we can help you to achieve skills quickly that can be added to your CV and enhance your job prospects.

CAMERA TO COMPUTER

IPAD:

This short course will give you the skills to download your images from your camera to your computer.

Improvers This course will build on the skills you already have, or if you have completed the beginner’s course.

DIGITAL IMAGERY

LEARN TO USE WINDOWS 8/10

Beginners: you will learn how to use some of the basic tools and techniques in Adobe Photoshop using your own photos and artwork to produce a simple document such as a calendar. Improvers: you will already have basic Photoshop skills or have completed the beginners course. You will enhance your skills to create more complex artwork and simple animations.

DIGITAL MARKETING SKILLS USING ICT

Improvers: this course will build on the skills you already have, or if you have completed the beginners course.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 WORKSHOP This course will allow you to look at the Microsoft Office suite of applications from a beginner up to an Intermediate level.

SOCIAL MEDIA

This course will allow you to explore the digital world to promote your event or business.

This short course will introduce you to Social Media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ICT SKILLS FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS

WEB PAGE DESIGN USING WIX

This course is aimed at those who are or want to work in a school environment; you will gain skills in using the Interactive Whiteboard and other ICT skills to create useful class resources.

This course will give you the skills to use free online software to build a basic website.

ICT ICT - COMMUNITY LEARNING Course Code

Start Date

Day

Time

Camera to Computer CCC16522A Fri 30/9/16 1.00-3.00 Computer Skills for Absolute Beginners JWC16512A Thu 29/9/16 1.00-3.00 Digital Imagery Beginners FP16502A Mon 26/9/16 7.00-9.00 HP16517A Wed 28/9/16 1.00-3.00 Digital Imagery Improvers JWC16511A Thu 29/9/16 10.00-12.00 Digital Marketing Skills Using ICT HP16533A Thu 29/9/16 6.30-8.30 ICT Skills - For Teaching Assistants SHC16504A Wed 28/9/16 12.30-2.30 iPad Improvers CCC16501A Mon 14/11/16 10.00-12.00 Learn to Use Windows 8/10 Improvers HP16534A Thu 17/11/16 6.30-8.30 Microsoft Office 2010 Workshop SHC16503A Tue 27/9/16 1.00-3.00 MRC16502A Wed 28/9/16 10.00-12.00 HP16521A Wed 28/9/16 3.30-5.30 Social Media CCC16523A Fri 18/11/16 1.00-3.00 Web Page Design using Wix Beginners CCC16504A Mon 26/9/16 12.30-2.30

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

CCC

£39.00

£29.40

£3.60

JWC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

10 10

FP HP

£67.00 £67.00

£51.00 £51.00

£7.00 £7.00

JWC

£67.00

£51.00

£7.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SHC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

10 10 10

SHC MRC HP

£65.00 £65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00 £6.00

CCC

£32.50

£24.50

£3.00

CCC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

ICT

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

COMPUTER SKILLS FOR BEGINNER QUALIFICATION, INTERNET & EMAIL, JOBSEARCHING, EMAIL AND CV SKILLS These courses are to help you if you are new to computers or need to gain skills for employment. You will develop skills in the use of the Internet, email and word processing at beginner level only. Enrolment for: Computer Skills for Beginners Qualification takes place at Harp Place 15/09/16 3.00-7.00pm WEETC 16/09/16 10.00-12.30pm Tile Hill Library 20/09/16 10.00-12.00pm Internet & Email takes place at Finham Park 12/09/16 6.00-8.30pm Harp Place 15/09/16 3.00-7.00pm Jobsearching, Email and CV Skills takes place at Cheylesmore Community Centre 09/09/16 10.00-12.30pm Harp Place 15/09/16 3.00-7.00pm

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IPAD: Beginners This course will allow you to get to grips with your own iPad whilst completing a qualification.

ITQ FAST TRACK LEVEL 1 Want to gain an ICT qualification fast, then this is the course for you. Enrolment for this course takes place at Southfields Old School 15/09/16 9.15-11.45am and 1.00-3.00pm. 22/09/16 9.15-11.45am and 1.00-3.00pm

ITQ LEVEL 1 AND 2 Are you in work or looking for work and want to improve your computer skills and gain a qualification? You will develop your skills in using Outlook (email), Word, and the Internet and choose a unit of personal interest to you e.g. spreadsheets, database, web page design, desktop publishing, presentations or specialist software.

Enrolment for ITQ Level 1 takes place at Stoke Heath Community Centre 13/09/16 9.15-11.45am and 20/09/16 9.15-11.45am Enrolment for ITQ Level 2 takes place at Harp Place 14/09/16 6.00-8.45pm and 21/09/16 6.00-8.45pm

LEARN TO USE WINDOWS 8/10 Beginners This course will allow you to get to grips with your laptop whilst completing a qualification.

WORD PROCESSING This course is for those who wish to work in an office environment; you will gain skills and a qualification in using Word Processing software. Enrolment for this course takes place at Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre 07/09/16 9.30-1.30pm 14/09/16 9.30-1.30pm

If you are interested please book an interview or if you want more information please call 024 7678 6806.

ICT - QUALIFICATION Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Computer Skills for Beginners Qualification THL16010 Tue 27/09/16 9.30-12.00 MRC16004 Wed 28/9/16 12.30-3.00 HP16018 Thu 29/9/16 12.30-3.00 WE16006 Fri 30/9/16 9.30-12.00 Internet & Email Qualification FP16506A Mon 26/9/16 6.30-9.00 HP16016 Thu 29/9/16 9.30-12.00 iPad Beginners CCC16001 Mon 26/9/16 9.30-12.00 ITQ Fastrack Level 1 SOS16011 Thu 13/10/16 9.15-3.00 ITQ Level 1 SHC16009 Tue 11/10/16 9.15-11.45 ITQ Level 2 HP16013 Wed 12/10/16 6.00-8.45 Jobsearching, Email and CV Skills CL16501A Mon 26/9/16 12.30-3.00 HP16515A Wed 28/9/16 9.30-12.00 Learn to Use Windows 8/10 Beginners HP16021 Thu 29/9/16 6.00-8.30 Word Processing SAC16005 Wed 28/9/16 1.30-3.30

Standard Fee Rate

Accreditation Fee

Weeks

Venue

10 10 10 10

THL MRC HP WE

£10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00

Various Various Various Various

10 10

FP HP

£10.00 £10.00

£18.00 £18.00

CCC

£6.00

£18.00

SOS

£386.28

£76.00

SHC

£317.80

£76.00

£500.25

£87.00

10 10

CL HP

Free Free

£31.60 £31.60

£6.00

£18.00

SAC

£154.50

£31.80

COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

LANGUAGES For those wanting the challenge of learning a new language, beginner courses are being offered in Arabic, French, German, Italian and Spanish. For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

Higher level courses are also available for French, Italian and Spanish. If, after reading the course information form online you are still unsure if the course is the appropriate level for you, please call Farah Mahmood on 024 7678 7508 or Karen Williams on 024 7678 7906

LANGUAGES - COMMUNITY LEARNING Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Arabic (conversational) - Beginners CIC16517A Thu 29/9/16 7.00-9.00 French - Beginners HP16504A Mon 26/9/16 1.00-3.00 CIC16502A Tue 27/9/16 7.00-9.00 French - Beginners Plus FP16515A Wed 28/9/16 7.00-9.00 French - Improvers CIC16515A Thu 29/9/16 7.00-9.00 French - Improvers Plus CIC16519A Thu 29/9/16 7.00-9.00 French - Advanced FP16504A Mon 26/9/16 7.00-9.00 Improve your French Grammar Skills CIC16503A Tue 27/9/16 7.00-9.00 HG16509A Thu 29/09/16 10.00-12.0 German - Beginners CIC16506A Tue 27/9/16 7.00-9.00 Italian - Beginners CIC16504A Tue 27/9/16 7.00-9.00 FP16514A Wed 28/9/16 7.00-9.00 CL16502A Thu 29/9/16 10.00-12.00 Italian - Beginners Plus CIC16516A Thu 29/9/16 7.00-9.00 Qur’anic Arabic - Beginners CIC16505A Tue 27/9/16 7.00-9.00

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

10 10

HP CIC

£65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

10 10

CIC HG

£65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

10 10 10

CIC FP CL

£65.00 £65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00 £6.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Weeks

Venue

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2016/17 Spanish - Beginners BSC16501A Mon FP16509A Mon CIC16507A Tue HP16514A Wed SPS16516A Wed Spanish - Beginners Plus SPS16503A Mon SPS16509A Tue Spanish - Improvers CIC16514A Thu Spanish - Improvers Plus HP16518A Wed CIC16518A Thu Spanish - Advanced Plus SPS16507A Mon

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26/09/16 10.00-12.00 26/09/16 7.00-9.00 27/09/16 7.00-9.00 28/09/16 10.00-12.00 28/09/16 7.00-9.00

10 10 10 10 10

BSC FP CIC HP SPS

£65.00 £65.00 £65.00 £65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00 £49.00 £49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00 £6.00 £6.00 £6.00

26/9/16 27/9/16

1.00-3.00 7.00-9.00

10 10

SPS SPS

£65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00

29/9/16

7.00-9.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

28/9/16 29/9/16

1.00-3.00 7.00-9.00

10 10

HP CIC

£65.00 £65.00

£49.00 £49.00

£6.00 £6.00

26/9/16

7.00-9.00

SPS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL) BSL courses offering nationally recognised qualifications through IBSL (Institute for British Sign Language) are being offered at Level 1.

LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

Introduction to Level 1/Level 1 These courses are for those who have little or no previous knowledge of signing, who wish to gain a Level 1 qualification. Initially, you will complete the 11 week introductory course. On successful completion of this, you will then enrol for the 22 week Level 1 course, during which you will need to complete three externally assessed modules in order to achieve the Level 1 award. Please note – only learners who have completed the introductory course can progress to the Level 1 course in January.

BSL ENROLMENT DETAILS COURSE/VENUE Intro to Level 1 at Bulkington Intro to Level 1 at City College Intro to Level 1 at Pound Lane

PLACE OF ENROLMENT Bulkington Village Centre City College Pound Lane

DATE Mon 5 Sept Wed 7 Sept Wed 14 Sept

TIME 6-8pm 6-8pm 10-12 midday

COURSES LEADING TO A QUALIFICATION Course Code

Day

Introduction to BSL Level 1 BVC16003 Mon POL16003 Wed CIC16002 Tue

Start Date

26/9/16 28/9/16 27/9/16

Time

6.30-8.30 10.00-12.00 7.00-9.00

Weeks

Venue

Standard Fee Rate

Accreditation

11 11 11

BVC POL CIC

£71.50 £71.50 £71.50

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COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

MUSIC Have you ever wanted to sing or play a musical instrument, but thought you should have started sooner? It’s never too late to learn a new skill, and learning as an adult is easier than you think.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5 The Coventry City Council Adult Education Service has a fantastic programme of music courses to get you started, or help extend your existing skills. Learn with our skilled and experienced tutors, and get the support you need to make progress. Put aside some time for practice and with the benefit of learning with a group of other interested people you will soon be able to develop your musical talent. All our classes are practical and recognise the individual needs of learners.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE Please read the course information form available online. If you require further guidance please phone Michael Melbourne on 024 7661 1878 or email michael.melbourne@ coventry.gov.uk from Monday 5 September 2016. Or call in on our Arts, Craft, Music & Dance Roadshow at Central Library on Saturday 3 September between 10.30am and 4.00pm.

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? Please see the table opposite to see what level is suitable.

Like music? Then immerse yourself in one of our courses. Learn your favourite song, play/sing along with your music collection, or entertain others. All of this is possible with the range of courses we provide. We have three new courses starting this year. PIANO/KEYBOARD is now available; with a full bank of new instruments waiting to be played, this is a great addition to our programme. Returning to the programme this year is our COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA class. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to dust down the instrument of your choice, and join in with others playing in a fun and informal orchestral setting. Our extensive ACOUSTIC GUITAR programme runs across the city for all skills levels; ELECTRIC GUITAR is available for those learners who are improvers. Other instrumental classes available in our programme are: SAXOPHONE for beginners and improvers, and UKULELE for complete beginners. Learn the instrument you have always wanted to and release your inner musician. Beginners

For absolute beginners with no previous knowledge

Beginners Plus year 1 and 2

For people who have completed beginners courses or who have about one year’s experience

Improvers

For people who have completed a beginners plus course or who have two years’ experience or more

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If playing an instrument is not for you, why not discover your own voice? Join one of our enjoyable and very popular SINGING courses and you will have the chance to learn a wide range of songs – popular, traditional and classical – from this country and from around the world. No previous singing experience is needed, and the course is suitable for all levels. If you are already a singer and feel you would benefit from having some guidance with your singing techniques, SINGING - COACHING FOR PERFORMANCE (not suitable for complete beginners) is now on our schedule of classes. This is a practical course for singers who wish to improve upon their singing style, and want to understand the relationship between performance and technique. Small class sizes will allow for both group and individual tuition.

MUSIC Course Code

Start Date

Day

Time

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SPS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Weeks

Venue

7.00-9.00

27/9/16

7.00-9.00

Alto & Tenor Saxophone - beginners & improvers CIC16508A

Tue

27/9/16

Community Orchestra - all levels SPS16518A

Tue

Guitar - beginners CIC16509A

Tue

27/9/16

7.00-9.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SHC16505A

Thu

29/9/16 10.00-12.00

SHC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

HWC16509A

Thu

29/9/16

7.00-9.00

HWC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Guitar - beginners plus - year 1 HP16505A

Mon

26/9/16

4.00-6.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

CIC16521A

Thu

29/9/16

7.00-9.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Guitar - beginners plus - year 2 SPS16506A

Mon

26/9/16

7.00-9.00

SPS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SPS16515A

Wed

28/9/16

7.00-9.00

SPS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

29/9/16

7.00-9.00

CIC

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

7.00-9.00

SPS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

28/9/16 10.00-12.00

SOS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Guitar - improvers CIC16520A

Thu

Guitar - improvers - Electric Guitar SPS16508A

Tue

27/9/16

Piano/Keyboard - beginners SOS16501A

Wed

SOS16502A

Wed

28/9/16

1.00-3.00

SOS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SOS16503A

Wed

28/9/16

7.00-9.00

SOS

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Singing - all levels SAU16505A

Wed

28/9/16 10.00-12.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

SAU16506A

Wed

28/9/16

1.00-3.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Singing - Coaching for Performance HP16522A

Wed

28/9/16

4.00-5.00

£49.00

£37.00

£4.50

HP16523A

Wed

28/9/16

5.15-6.15

£49.00

£37.00

£4.50

26/9/16

1.00-3.00

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

Ukulele - beginners HG16502A

Mon

ADVICE & GUIDANCE It is important that you read the course information which is available online before enrolling onto a course. If you require further guidance please contact Kathy Green on 024 7678 5804 or 07983 474918 or email kathy.green@coventry. gov.uk on or after Monday 5 September 2016.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & COUNSELLING COMMUNITY LEARNING COURSES

MINDFULNESS Mindfulness can be for people from all walks of life, young or old and is not a religion and has no necessary religious components. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to build awareness of how to get more control over their emotions and thoughts.

INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS

SKILLS LEVELS Not sure which course level is right for you? These are Adult Community Learning Courses with a focus on the teaching and learning of new skills. Learners must have sufficient English language skills to be able to participate in class activities and discussions and have a willingness to empathise with other points of view.

This course is suitable for people who use ‘helping conversations’ in their work role or in their daily lives. You will learn the importance of active listening skills and develop your communication skills in the context of ‘helping situations’.

ADVANCED INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS This is suitable for those who have already completed the Introduction to Counselling Skills course and who wish to progress these skills further. You will learn more advanced counselling skills and there will be opportunity for you to practice those skills in the class environment. This course will run in the Spring term.

For details of how to enrol on to these courses please see page 5

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & COUNSELLING Course Code

Day

Start Date

Introduction to Counselling Skills FP16513A Wed 28/9/16 Mindfulness WE16504A Wed 21/9/16 MH16504A Wed 9/11/16 44

Time

Standard Fee Rate

Over 60s Fee Rate

PTLL Fee Rate

£65.00

£49.00

£6.00

WE MH

£32.50 £32.50

£24.50 £24.50

£3.00 £3.00

Weeks

Venue

6.30-8.30

12.30-3.00 12.30-3.00

4 4

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SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS LEADING TO AN QUALIFICATIO

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS This 32 week course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant. You must have an appropriate placement for at least 6 hours per week before enrolling on this course.

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS This 32 week course is suitable for those who are new to post and for learners who are in a level 2 roles who can demonstrate that they are ready to progress to level 3. You need to be working for a minimum of 2 full days per week and need to be in your placement 6 months prior to the start of the course.

at least 6 months experience of working as a teaching assistant before starting this course. Acceptance on these courses is by interview only, where you will be required to demonstrate skills to complete the qualification, including written and verbal communication. Interviews will take place on the 15th September at Hereward College 5.00pm - 8.00pm, 16th and 20th September at Bell Green Library Centre 9.15 and 2.45pm. Please book your interview on-line by visiting www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted and follow the link to Booking Bug or call us on 024 7678 7978.

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS

If you require further advice and guidance please contact Lucy Jones on 024 7642 6127 or 07983 509617 or email lucinda.jones@coventry.gov.uk on or after Monday 5 September 2016.

This qualification incorporates all areas of the role of the experienced teaching assistant in a school. You need to be working for a minimum of 2 full days per week and have

SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING Course Code

Day

Start Date

Time

Weeks

Venue

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools JWC16002 Tue 27/9/16 9.15-11.45 32 JWC HWC16007 Tue 27/9/16 6.30-9.00 32 HWC CCC16008 Wed 28/09/16 12.30-3.00 32 CCC POL16002 Wed 28/09/16 6.30-9.00 32 POL BVC16004 Thu 29/09/16 9.30-12.00 32 BVC BGL16009 Fri 30/09/16 9.15-11.45 32 BGL Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools HWC16005 Tue 27/9/16 6.30-9.00 32 HWC SAC16012 Thu 29/9/16 9.15-11.45 32 SAC

Standard Fee Rate

Accreditation

£490.00 £490.00 £490.00 £490.00 £490.00 £490.00

£100.00 £100.00 £100.00 £100.00 £100.00 £100.00

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VENUE DETAILS - AUTUMN TERM 2016 Venue contact numbers are only available during term time CONTACT NUMBER – Venue contact numbers are only available during term time

VENUE name and address

OFFICE HOURS for enrolment support

SYMBOLS

BGL – Bell Green Library & Learning Centre 17-23 Riley Square, Bell Green CV2 1LS

024 7678 5808 – Venue

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 9.00am - 1.30pm

BSC – Broad Street Centre 161 Broad Street, Foleshill CV6 5BN

024 7678 5684 – Venue

Mon - Fri 9.00am 4.00pm No on-site parking

CL – Central Library

024 7678 5340 – Venue

Please call District Office

CCC – Cheylesmore Community Centre

024 7650 7820 – Venue

Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm

CIC – City College

50 Swanswell Street CV1 5DG

024 7678 5340 – Venue

Tue & Thu 5.30pm - 8.00pm

FP – Finham Park School Green Lane, Finham CV3 6EA

024 7684 0818 – Venue

Mon & Wed 5.30pm - 9.00pm

FWT – Foleshill Women’s Training Centre

70 - 72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES

024 7678 7978

Please call District Office

GPC – Gosford Park Children’s Centre Humber Avenue CV1 2AT

024 7678 7978

Please call District Office

HP – Harp Place

2 Sandy Lane, Radford CV1 4DX

024 7678 7500 – Venue

HG – Henley Green Community Centre Wyken Croft CV2 1HQ

024 7661 1878 – Venue

HWC – Hereward College

Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW

Daytime 024 7678 8420 Evening 024 7642 6127

Tue & Thu 5.45 - 9.15pm

JWC – John White Community Centre Grange Avenue CV3 2ED

024 7678 6806 – Venue

Please call District Office

MH – Moat House Leisure & Neighbourhood Centre

024 7661 1878 – Venue

Please call District Office

MRC – Muslim Resource Centre

Red Lane, Foleshill CV6 5EE

024 7668 4331 – Venue

Mon & Wed 8.30 - 12.30pm Tue 12.00pm - 7.00pm Thu 8.30 - 12.30pm & 6.00pm - 8.30pm Fri 8.30am - 2.30pm

PP – Parkgate Primary School Parkgate Road, Holbrooks CV6 4GF

024 7678 5808 – Venue

Please call District Office

RCC – Radford Children’s Centre

Lawrence Saunders Road, Radford CV6 1HD

024 7644 5803 – Venue

Please call District Office

SAU – Salvation Army Upper Well Street CV1 4AE

024 7668 4331 – Venue

Please call District Office

STA – St Augustine’s Children’s Centre

024 7644 5803 – Venue

Please call District Office

SAC – Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre

78 Roundhouse Road, Stoke Aldermoor CV3 1DA

024 7644 5803 – Venue

Mon - Fri 9.15am - 1.30pm

SHC – Stoke Heath Community Centre 14 Burroughs Close, Stoke Heath CV2 3QH

024 7644 4702 – Venue

Mon 9.00am - 2.30pm Tue & Wed 9.00am - 3.30pm

SOS

024 7678 7978

SPS – Stoke Park School & Community

024 7665 8919 – Venue 024 7661 1878 - Office

THL – Tile Hill Library

024 7678 8420 – Venue

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2.15pm

024 7678 6806 – Venue

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm

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Smithford Way CV1 1FY Arundel Road, Cheylesmore CV3 5JX

Deedmore Road CV2 1EA

Heathcote Street CV6 3BL

Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry CV1 5EJ Technology College Dane Road CV2 4JW

Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill CV4 9PL

WE – Willenhall Education, Employment & Training Centre Robin Hood Road, Willenhall CV3 3AN

– Venue

This number can be contacted all year round during office hours.

Mon 8.30am - 7.30pm Tue - Thu 9.00am - 4.30pm Fri 8.30am - 1.00pm No on-site parking Mon 8.30am - 12.00pm & 3.30pm - 4.30pm Tue & Thu 8.30am - 4.30pm Wed & Fri 8.30am - 11.45am

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm No on-site parking

Crèche

Venues OUTSIDE COVENTRY BL – Bedworth Library

024 7678 7978

Please call District Office

BVC – Bulkington Village Centre

024 7678 5804 – Venue

Please call District Office

PL – Pound Lane Teaching & Learning Centre Lillington, Leamington Spa CV32 7RT

024 7678 7978

Please call District Office

18 High Street, Bedworth CV12 8NF

School Road, Bulkington CV12 9JB

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Coventry City Council and Coventry Citizens Advice pilot new app to plan smoother journeys for people with a disability. The app is being piloted in partnership with Coventry City Council and Coventry Citizens Advice and is free to individuals who download it to their mobile device. The Adult Education Service are pleased to announce they are part of the pilot working with the new mobile app that helps people with a disability plan their arrival to organisations in Coventry.

How does the app work?

How does the organisation respond?

n T he unique app is easily downloadable to a mobile device. (Currently Apple and Android).

n When a request is made, the message will create an alert on the organisations system and produces a further notification to a team inbox so your request gets seen.

n Once you have the app installed you can look up an organisation you may want to visit such as Adult Education, a museum, a bar, an advice centre

n A member of staff will read and acknowledge the request by messaging you directly via the app (not just an automated response).

n You then send a request to the organisation to let them know what your needs are, for example help with an adapted child’s buggy, water for your guide dog, or just to let people know you have dyslexia, dyspraxia or autism maybe and need support – the options are endless n The organisation responds to your request and will be aware of your arrival and you can plan a successful journey.

n If the organisation requires any explanation, they will prompt for any additional information to best understand your individual circumstances. n The organisation will try to offer any help they can and confirm any agreed arrangements via the app. n If you have your location enabled on your mobile phone, an app notification will let the organisation know when you are within a certain distance from the building to alert reception staff. n In case the organisation is unable to provide you with the necessary assistance, they will try and work on alternative suggestions or offer a different venue if one is available. n The organisation will frequently review the system data to identify improvements to processes and venues to make services even more accessible. Adult Education is using the app at 22 of the venues where courses are running. Please check on the venue information to see if the app is being used at the venue where you wish to do your course.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE APP The Android version is at: play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.assist_mi.assist_mi&hl=en_GB The Apple version is at: itunes.apple.com/gb/app/assist-mi/id667894300?mt=8

For more information email: elizabeth.flowers@coventry.gov.uk or email the assist-Mi team on hello@assist-mi.com 47

CHOICE Coventry Adult Education Service

Telephone: 024 7678 7978 e-mail: feedback@covaded.org www.facebook.com/covadulted

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