Ls prospectus aug july 2017

August 2016 - July 2017

Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted

Darlington

Children & Young People Collective

2016

Learning & Skills

Prospectus

Learning & Skills

Welcome I am delighted to welcome you to our 2016/2017 downloadable prospectus for Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. We are an Ofsted rated grade 2 provider offering a wide range of learning opportunities for all ages from children within our Family Learning provision, to young people embarking on Elev8, Diplomas, Traineeships and Apprenticeships, to adults who want to develop their careers, have a love for learning or are coming back to learning after many years.

We are based at the Coleridge Centre in Skerne Park and we deliver some of our courses here. However, you will see from our prospectus that we also offer courses in many other locations around the town.

We are quite a small organisation and we pride ourselves in offering you a unique, friendly service, including 1:1 guidance on your next steps in learning or employment once you have completed a course with us.

We are here to help provide Darlington’s community with the learning you want and we positively welcome any feedback you may have about the type of courses you would like to see in Darlington. Please contact us (01325 405601, text on 07932 869325 or l&s@darlington.gov.uk) for further information about any of our courses – we would love to hear from you.

Best wishes

Alaine McCartney Manager, Learning & Skills Darlington Borough Council

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Contents Choosing the Right Course

4

Learning for Interest

5

Family Learning

9

Functional Skills

10

GCSEs

10

Teaching and Preparation for Life and Work

11

Further Education

12

Distance Learning

13

Apprenticeships

15

Diplomas

16

Elev8

18

Traineeships

18

Raising of the Participation Age

18

Service to Schools – Alternative Provision

18

Employers’ Information

19

Testimonials

20

Enrolment

21

Course Venue Maps

22

Map of Darlington

25

Course Costs

26

Support for Learners

26

Information and Guidance

26

Contact Information

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Choosing the Right Course To help you decide which course will suit you, the following definitions explain each level of study and will help you choose according to your existing level of knowledge and experience: Entry level – Beginners, Introductory courses Courses designed for those who wish to gain basic knowledge and skills. Qualifications are offered at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 in a range of subject areas including English and Maths.

Level 1 – Intermediate courses Courses designed for those who may have studied or gained a qualification some time ago.

These courses provide a foundation to progress to advanced courses. Equivalent to NVQ 1, GCSE grades D – G. Level 2 Courses for those reasonably confident in their skills and knowledge and want to learn, apply and interpret information about the subject or skill. Equivalent to NVQ 2, GCSE grades A* - C. Level 3 Courses for those who want to explore a subject in detail, with some independent research and reflection of the subject. Equivalent to NVQ 3, AS/A2 Level.

Level 4/5 Courses for learners who want an in-depth knowledge of current issues and how they apply to the wider environment. Equivalent to Professional Certificates and Awards, Certificate of Higher Education and Foundation Degree.

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Courses Learning for Interest These courses will introduce you to a variety of creative arts and crafts, family history, languages, cookery, textiles and ICT.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Computers for Beginners

Crown Street Library

Thu

10.15

12.15

29th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Computers for Beginners

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

29th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Computers for Beginners

Crown Street Library

Thu

10.15

12.15

26th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Computers for Beginners

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

26th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Computer Next Steps

Hummersknott Academy Wed

18.00

20.00

25th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Computer Next Steps

Crown Street Library

10.00

12.00

27th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Computer Next Steps

Hummersknott Academy Wed

18.00

20.00

10th May

10 weeks

£60

Computers for Beginners

Crown Street Library

Thu

10.15

12.15

11th May

10 weeks

£60

Computers for Beginners

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

11th May

10 weeks

£60

Computer Next Steps

Crown Street Library

Fri

10.00

12.00

12th May

10 weeks

£60

Crown Street Library

Mon

10.00

12.00

26th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Introduction to Family History – Crown Street Library using Ancestry

Wed

10.00

12.00

28th Sep

10 weeks

£60

History of County Durham

Crown Street Library

Mon

10.00

12.00

23rd Jan

10 weeks

£60

Introduction to Family History – Crown Street Library using Ancestry

Wed

10.00

12.00

25th Jan

10 weeks

£60

History of County Durham

Crown Street Library

Mon

10.00

12.00

15th May

10 weeks

£60

Introduction to Family History – Crown Street Library using Ancestry

Wed

10.00

12.00

17th May

10 weeks

£60

ICT Courses

Fri

History Courses History of County Durham

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Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Beginners French

Crown Street Library

Mon

10.00

12.00

26th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Beginners French

Hummersknott Academy Mon

18.00

20.00

26th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Beginners Italian

Crown Street Library

Tue

10.00

12.00

27th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Beginners Maltese

Coleridge Centre

Mon

13.00

16.00

3rd Oct

7 weeks

£63

Beginners Arabic

TBC

Tue

10.00

12.00

4th Oct

10 weeks

£60

Beginners Arabic

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.00

20.00

4th Oct

10 weeks

£60

Beginners German

Coleridge Centre

Tue

13.00

16.00

4th Oct

7 weeks

£63

Beginners Spanish

TBC

Thu

10.00

12.00

6th Oct

10 weeks

£60

Beginners Spanish

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

6th Oct

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate French

Crown Street Library

Mon

10.00

12.00

16th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate French

Hummersknott Academy Mon

18.00

20.00

16th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate Italian

Crown Street Library

Tue

10.00

12.00

17th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate Arabic

TBC

Tue

10.00

12.00

24th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate Arabic

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.00

20.00

24th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate German

Coleridge Centre

Tue

13.00

16.00

17th Jan

7 weeks

£63

Intermediate Spanish

TBC

Thu

10.00

12.00

19th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate Spanish

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

19th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Intermediate Maltese

Coleridge Centre

Mon

13.00

16.00

23rd Jan

7 weeks

£63

Advanced French

Crown Street Library

Mon

10.00

12.00

8th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced French

Hummersknott Academy Mon

18.00

20.00

8th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced Italian

Crown Street Library

Tue

10.00

12.00

9th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced Arabic

TBC

Tue

10.00

12.00

16th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced Arabic

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.00

20.00

16th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced German

Coleridge Centre

Tue

13.00

16.00

9th May

7 weeks

£63

Advanced Spanish

TBC

Thu

10.00

12.00

11th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced Spanish

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

11th May

10 weeks

£60

Advanced Maltese

Coleridge Centre

13.00

16.00

15th May

7 weeks

£63

Language Courses

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Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Thu

9.30

12.30

29th Sep

7 weeks

£63

Cookery, Baking and Cake Decorating Courses Beginners Cake Decorating

Coleridge Centre

Cookery for Beginners

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.00

21.00

27th Sep

7 weeks

£63

Cookery for Beginners

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

21.00

29th Sep

7 weeks

£63

Cookery for Beginners

Hummersknott Academy Sat

9.30

12.30

1st Oct

7 weeks

£63

Intermediate Cake Decorating

Coleridge Centre

9.30

12.30

18th Jan

7 weeks

£63

Cookery for Entertaining

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.00

21.00

17th Jan

7 weeks

£63

Cookery for Entertaining

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

21.00

19th Jan

7 weeks

£63

Cookery for Entertaining

Hummersknott Academy Sat

9.30

12.30

21st Jan

7 weeks

£63

Advanced Cake Decorating

Coleridge Centre

9.30

12.30

11th May

7 weeks

£63

Best of British Baking

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.00

21.00

9th May

7 weeks

£63

Best of British Baking

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

21.00

11th May

7 weeks

£63

Best of British Baking

Hummersknott Academy Sat

9.30

12.30

13th May

7 weeks

£63

Wed

Thu

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Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Sewing, Arts and Crafts and others Yoga

Hummersknott Academy Sat

10.00

11.30

1st Oct

12 weeks

£54

Beginners Creative Writing

Coleridge Centre

9.30

12.30

4th Oct

7 weeks

£63

Beginners Dressmaking

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.30

21.00

27th Sep

8 weeks

£60

Creative Sewing Crafts

Hummersknott Academy Wed

18.30

21.00

28th Sep

8 weeks

£60

Beginners Acrylics

Crown Street Library

Thu

10.00

12.30

29th Sep

8 weeks

£60

Beginners Watercolours

Crown Street Library

Thu

13.00

15.30

29th Sep

8 weeks

£60

Beginners Jewellery Making

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.30

29th Sep

8 weeks

£60

Beginners Home Furnishing

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.00

29th Sep

7 weeks

£63

Yoga

Hummersknott Academy Mon

18.00

19.30

16th Jan

12 weeks

£54

Yoga

Hummersknott Academy Sat

10.00

11.30

21st Jan

12 weeks

£54

Intermediate Creative Writing

Coleridge Centre

9.30

12.30

17th Jan

7 weeks

£63

Intermediate Dressmaking

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.30

21.00

17th Jan

8 weeks

£60

Creative Sewing Crafts

Hummersknott Academy Wed

18.30

21.00

18th Jan

8 weeks

£60

Intermediate Acrylics

Crown Street Library

Thu

10.00

12.30

26th Jan

8 weeks

£60

Intermediate Watercolours

Crown Street Library

Thu

13.00

15.30

26th Jan

8 weeks

£60

Intermediate Jewellery Making

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.30

26th Jan

8 weeks

£60

Intermediate Home Furnishing

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

21.00

26th Jan

7 weeks

£60

Yoga

Hummersknott Academy Sat

10.00

11.30

13th May

12 weeks

£54

Advanced Creative Writing

TBC

9.30

12.30

9th May

7 weeks

£63

Dressmaking

Hummersknott Academy Tue

18.30

21.00

9th May

8 weeks

£60

Creative Sewing Crafts

Hummersknott Academy Wed

18.30

21.00

10th May

8 weeks

£60

Advanced Acrylics

Crown Street Library

Thu

10.00

12.30

18th May

8 weeks

£60

Advanced Watercolours

Crown Street Library

Thu

13.00

15.30

18th May

8 weeks

£60

Advanced Jewellery Making

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

20.30

18th May

8 weeks

£60

Floristry

Hummersknott Academy Thu

18.00

21.00

18th May

7 weeks

£60

Tue

Tue

Tue

Please note – you will need to enrol before courses begin. Please see page 21 for details of when and where to enrol. It is also possible to enrol for these courses by telephone - 01325 405601.

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Family Learning Programmes available to parents, grandparents and carers to increase their ability to support their child’s learning and encourage families to work and learn together in a fun and safe environment.

Family Learning Intensive Support – 1:1 support in the home for parents / families who are unable to access learning in a group environment. The tutor will support individual targets with the aim of joining a group setting.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Maths made Easy Maths made Easy Play Talk Positive Parenting

Northwood Primary School Red Hall Primary School Mount Pleasant Children’s Centre Corporation Road Community Primary School Coleridge Centre Gurney Pease Academy Coleridge Centre Northwood Primary Red Hall Primary School

Tue Wed Wed Thu

9.15 9.15 13.00 9.15

11.15 11.15 15.00 11.15

13th Sep 14th Sep 14th Sep 15th Sep

10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks

FREE FREE FREE FREE

Thu Fri Mon Wed Wed

13.00 13.00 13.00 9.30 9.15

15.00 15.00 15.00 11.30 11.15

15th Sep 16th Sep 19th Sep 21st Sep 30th Nov

10 weeks 10 weeks 15 weeks 15 weeks 3 weeks

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

Red Hall Primary School

Wed

13.00

15.00

30th Nov

3 weeks

FREE

Corporation Road Community Primary School Coleridge Centre

Thu

9.15

11.15

1st Dec

2 weeks

FREE

Thu

13.00

15.00

1st Dec

3 weeks

FREE

Gurney Pease Academy

Fri

13.00

15.00

2nd Dec

2 weeks

FREE

Northwood Primary School Corporation Road Community Primary School Gurney Pease Academy Corporation Road Community Primary School Gurney Pease Academy Northwood Primary School Corporation Road Community Primary School Gurney Pease Academy

Tue Thu

9.15 9.15

11.15 11.15

10th Jan 12th Jan

10 weeks 5 weeks

FREE FREE

Fri Thu

13.00 9.15

15.00 11.15

10th Feb 2nd Feb

5 weeks 5 weeks

FREE FREE

Fri Tue Thu

13.00 9.15 9.15

15.00 11.15 11.15

3rd Mar 2nd May 4th May

5 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks

FREE FREE FREE

Fri

13.00

15.00

5th May

10 weeks

FREE

Child Development Family Safety Level 1 Helping in School Helping in School Christmas Arts and Crafts Christmas Arts and Crafts Christmas Arts and Crafts Christmas Arts and Crafts Christmas Arts and Crafts New Year New Me Family Budgeting Healthy Eating Healthy Eating Family Budgeting Family Safety Level 1 Family Safety Level 1 Fun with Maths

Calling all head teachers and Children’s Centre managers – are you interested in hosting a free Family Learning course? Please contact Learning & Skills on 01325 405601 Family Learning Workshops

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Date

Total Fee

Spooky Walk

Tubwell Row

Sat

14.30

16.30

29th Oct

FREE

Chinese New Year Workshop

Gurney Pease Academy

Tue

15.30

16.30

24th Jan

FREE

Chinese New Year Workshop

Coleridge Centre

Wed

15.30

16.30

25th Jan

FREE

Children attending the above workshops must have an adult in attendance at all times.

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Functional Skills Are your English, maths and ICT a little rusty?

Take the opportunity to improve your skills and achieve a recognised Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (equivalent to a GCSE) and learn in a supportive, friendly, small class sized environment.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Entry Maths

Coleridge Centre

Mon

9.30

11.30

5th Sep

Various

FREE

L1 / L2 Maths

Coleridge Centre

Mon

12.15

14.15

5th Sep

Various

FREE

L1 / L2 Maths

Coleridge Centre

Mon

17.45

19.45

5th Sep

Various

FREE

Functional Skills ICT

Crown St Library

Tue

9.15

15.15

9th Aug

Various

FREE

L1 / L2 English

Coleridge Centre

Tue

18.00

20.00

6th Sep

Various

FREE

Entry English

Coleridge Centre

Wed

9.15

11.15

7th Sep

Various

FREE

L1 / L2 English

Coleridge Centre

Thu

9.15

11.15

8th Sep

Various

FREE

Functional Skills ICT

Coleridge Centre

Thu

9.00

11.30

8th Sep

Various

FREE

Functional Skills ICT

Crown Street Library

Thu

12.30

15.30

8th Sep

Various

FREE

Entry Maths

Coleridge Centre

Fri

9.15

11.15

9th Sep

Various

FREE

L1 / L2 Maths

Coleridge Centre

Fri

13.00

15.00

16th Sep

Various

FREE

Entry English

Coleridge Centre

Fri

9.15

11.15

9th Sep

Various

FREE

Entry English

Coleridge Centre

Fri

13.00

15.00

9th Sep

Various

FREE

Functional Skills ICT

Crown Street Library

Sat

9.30

12.30

13th Aug

Various

FREE

Functional Skills ICT

Tubwell Row

Sat

10.00

13.00

13th Aug

Various

FREE

Before attending the course every learner needs to complete an initial assessment to check existing skill level. Initial assessments are held at: • The Coleridge Centre – every Monday 15.00 – 17.00 term time only • Crown Street Library – every Saturday 13.30 – 15.30 term time only Please phone 01325 405601 to make an appointment for an initial assessment. The length of the course varies according to the personal needs of each learner.

GCSEs GCSE English and maths one year courses are available to adults. There will be 3 hours tuition for Maths and 3 hours tuition for English plus 3 hours home study per week.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

GCSE English

Coleridge Centre

Wed

18.00

21.00

7th Sep

1 academic £60 year

GCSE Maths

L&S Tubwell Row

Sat

9.00

12.00

3rd Sep

1 academic £60 year

Please note: If you have grade A* - C, the fee for a re-sit is £200 GCSE exams will take place on the following dates: • Thursday 25th May 2017 – GCSE Maths Paper 1 • Thursday 8th June 2017 – GCSE Maths Paper 2 • Tuesday 6th June 2017 – GCSE English 10 01325 405601 • l&s@darlington.gov.uk • www.darlington.gov.uk/learningandskills

Total Fee

Teaching and Preparation for Life and Work If you want to learn something different or improve your existing skills, then come and enrol on one of our courses with experienced tutors. You can choose from a wide range of courses to gain a qualification, develop your career or enhance your employment prospects.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 2

Mon

18.00

21.00

19th Sep

10 weeks

£60

Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA)

Coleridge Centre

Tue

18.00

21.00

13th Sep

various

£450

Drug & Health Awareness Level 1

Coleridge Centre

Tue

18.00

20.00

20th Sep

10 weeks

£16.50

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS)

Coleridge Centre

Wed

18.00

21.00

14th Sep

12 weeks

£350

Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 1

Wed

18.00

21.00

21st Sep

10 weeks

£30

Learn to Read and Write

Firststop

Fri

14.00

16.00

5th Aug

10 weeks

FREE

Easy Pace English

Firststop

Fri

14.00

16.00

14th Oct

10 weeks

FREE

Easy Pace English

Firststop

Fri

14.00

16.00

28th Apr

10 weeks

FREE

Employability Package

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 2

Mon

18.00

21.00

16th Jan

10 weeks

£60

Drug & Health Awareness Level 1

Coleridge Centre

Tue

18.00

20.00

17th Jan

10 weeks

£16.50

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS)

Coleridge Centre

Wed

18.00

21.00

11th Jan

12 weeks

£350

Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 1

Wed

18.00

21.00

18th Jan

10 weeks

£30

Learn to Read and Write

Firststop

Fri

14.00

16.00

6th Jan

10 weeks

FREE

Employability Package

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 2

Mon

18.00

21.00

8th May

10 weeks

£60

Drug & Health Awareness Level 1

Coleridge Centre

Tue

18.00

20.00

9th May

10 weeks

£16.50

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS)

Coleridge Centre

Wed

18.00

21.00

5th Apr

12 weeks

£350

Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 1

Wed

18.00

21.00

10th May

10 weeks

£30

Easy Pace English

Firststop

Fri

14.00

16.00

28th Apr

10 weeks

FREE

Employability Package

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

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Further Education Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Pre-Access course

Coleridge Centre

Mon

18.00

21.00

TBC

TBC

TBC

ACCESS to Higher Education: Working with Children and Young People • Social Work Studies • Youth Work • Youth Justice • Early Years

Coleridge Centre

Mon & Thu

18.00

21.00

5th Sep

42 weeks

Advanced Learning Loan

L3 Early Years Educator (must be employed in sector)

Coleridge Centre

Various

Various Various 19th Sep

486 hours

Advanced learning loan

L3 Diploma HSC Adults England (must be employed in sector)

Coleridge Centre

Various

Various Various 19th Sep

477 hours

Advanced learning loan

If you are 19 years old and above, you will need to pay a course fee or you will able to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan. Please contact Learning & Skills for details on 01325 405601.

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Distance Learning Distance learning is a flexible way to study as you are able to choose when and where you study. Studying by distance learning has the benefit of allowing you to develop your career without having to worry about attending classes, childcare or making changes to your work. It also means that you can apply new knowledge and insights to your working life while you are still studying.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

1st Aug

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

1st Aug

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

1st Aug

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions & Diversity

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

1st Aug

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

10th Oct

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

10th Oct

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

10th Oct

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

10th Oct

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

16th Jan

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

16th Jan

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

16th Jan

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

16th Jan

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

20th Mar

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

20th Mar

12 weeks

£20

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Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

20th Mar

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

20th Mar

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

8th May

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

8th May

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

8th May

12 weeks

£20

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

* Distance Learning

Mon

18.00

19.00

8th May

12 weeks

£20

* To enrol please telephone 01325 405601. You will need to attend the Coleridge Centre on the specific date for induction and to receive your study materials.

Please note: Courses will go ahead subject to numbers.

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Apprenticeships

(X indicates there is no fixed start date for the Apprenticeship programme)

Apprenticeships give you the chance to learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst being employed. You will be paid the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage and could earn up to £170 per week (average weekly wage for an apprentice). The course will involve training on and off the job and will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in one of the following areas: • Business Administration

• Childcare

• Site Joinery

• Customer Service

• Motor Vehicle

• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

• Health and Social Care Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Start Time Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Business Administration Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Childcare Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Childcare Advanced Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Customer Service Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Health and Social Care Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Health and Social Care Advanced Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship

Unit 2, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance Advanced Apprenticeship

Unit 2, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Site Joinery Apprenticeship

Unit 14, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 18 months & Skills

Site Joinery Advanced Apprenticeship

Unit 14, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 18 months & Skills

Supported Teaching and Learning in Schools Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

Supported Teaching and Learning in Schools Advanced Apprenticeship

Coleridge Centre

Various

X

X

X

Minimum of Contact Learning 12 months & Skills

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Diplomas Diplomas are offered to 16 - 18 year olds in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Site Joinery and Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The course lasts an academic year and allows you to study the different aspects of your chosen area, whilst gaining a recognised Level 2 Diploma qualification, which can be used as part of an Apprenticeship or as a standalone qualification.

his exams. On completion of the course he was offered a full-time position as Technician and Transport Manager with Gregg Little Testing.

Graham Curry, Apprenticeship Trainer said, "During the three and a half years I have taught Luke he has always worked to the best of his ability both in the classroom and workshop environment and been a pleasure to teach.”

The course involves interactive lessons relevant to employment in your chosen area, as well some short work experience with a local business and the possibility of gaining industry qualifications, such as a CSCS card or First Aid. The course will also enable you to develop your maths and English skills (if required) in order to support your progression.

Progression from this programme would be an Apprenticeship Scheme with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills or a Level 3 Diploma.

• Luke Reynolds completed the Diploma in July 2013 and was offered employment at Gregg Little Testing. He then joined the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level Apprenticeship with Learning & Skills.

Luke always received glowing reports from his placement and he completed the Level 2 Apprenticeship in July 2014. He then enrolled on the Level 3 Apprenticeship and gained 3 Distinctions and 1 Merit in

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Unit 2, Evans Easy Space Lingfield Way

Mon & Tue

9.30

15.30

Contact Learning & Skills

One academic year

FREE *

Level 2 Diploma in Site Joinery

Unit 14, Evans Easy Space Lingfield Way

Mon & Tue

9.30

15.30

Contact Learning & Skills

One academic year

FREE *

Level 2 Diploma in Childcare

Coleridge Centre

Mon & Tue

9.30

15.30

Contact Learning & Skills

One academic year

FREE *

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Coleridge Centre

Mon & Tue

9.30

15.30

Contact Learning & Skills

One academic year

FREE *

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19+ Diplomas 19+ Diplomas are available in the following courses. Learners will be required to be in work placement or employed in the chosen area for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Coleridge Centre Workforce – Early Years Educator (QCF)

Various X

X

X

Minimum of 12 months

Contact Learning & Skills

Level 3 Diploma for the Children Coleridge Centre and Young People’s Workforce (England) (QCF)

Various X

X

X

Minimum of 12 months

Contact Learning & Skills

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health Coleridge Centre and Social Care (Adults for England) (QCF)

Various X

X

X

Minimum of 12 months

Contact Learning & Skills

* If you are 19 years old or above, you will need to pay a course fee or you will able to apply for a Advanced Learning Loan. Please contact Learning & Skills for details on 01325 405601.

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Elev8 Courses designed for 16 – 18 year olds which will enable you to gain practical work experience through a high quality work placement, whilst improving your maths, English and employability skills. We will find a suitable work placement and this will vary depending on your chosen area of interest.

Course Title

Venue

Day

Elev8

L&S Tubwell Row

Elev8

L&S Tubwell Row

Start Time

Finish Time

Start Date

Course Length

Total Fee

Mon, Tue & Wed 9.00 minimum of 1 day work experience

15.30

Roll on / Roll off

Contact Learning & Skills

FREE

Wed, Thu & 9.00 Fri minimum of 1 day work experience

15.30

Roll on / Roll off

Contact Learning & Skills

FREE

Traineeships Traineeships are offered to 16-24 year olds in Business Administration, Childcare, Health and Social Care, Site Joinery and Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. They last up to 6 months and enable the learner to complete vocationally related qualifications and industry related qualifications. The course involves classroom based lessons, workshop experience and work experience, as well as an opportunity to build on maths and English skills. We will need to secure employers prior to learners starting the course, as this is a funding requirement.

Raising of the Participation Age All young people are now required to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday. This does not necessarily mean staying on in school. You can choose how you participate post-16, which could be through: (a) Full-time education at a school, college, or other training provider, such as Learning & Skills (a minimum of 540 hours per year) (b) An Apprenticeship (c) Part-time education or training if you are employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week

Service to Secondary Schools – Alternative Provision We offer high quality alternative provision for 14 - 16 year olds (including English and maths) at the Coleridge Centre - a safe and calm learning environment. Students work 1:1 or in small groups on a personalised timetable leading to accredited qualifications, including individual help to progress to post-16 learning or employment.

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Employers’ Information Learning & Skills is looking for employers to offer Apprenticeships and high quality work experience to young people within Darlington and the surrounding area. These young people will be aged 16+ and will be looking to gain vital skills, knowledge and understanding of the industry in which they would like a career.

We have an excellent track record of working with employers across Darlington and would really like you to come on board.

Apprenticeships With grants available of £1,500* and other incentives, there is no better time to consider an apprentice. With structured training and assessment which is relevant to your organisation’s needs, an apprentice can be an enthusiastic and valuable new addition to your workforce.

Your apprentice can quickly become a real asset to your business, improving your company’s productivity and competitiveness, whilst not affecting your bottom line.

The apprentice would be aged 16+, earning the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage minimum of £3.30 per hour for a minimum of 30 hours per week and will have a contract of employment issued by the employer like any other employee.

• Daniel Hope (Customer Service Advisor – Darlington Borough Council), said: “Learning & Skills Service gave me a great opportunity to learn valuable knowledge and skills to further develop the skills needed in the workplace. I have successfully completed both a Level 2 in Business and Administration and a Level 3 NVQ in Customer Services. The support given by both the management and colleagues in the workplace and the supportive guidance and training from Barbara, has helped secure a full-time

position within the Customer Services environment and has also widened the horizon for future prospects.”

Ofsted stated: “Your apprenticeship programme develops very good technical and vocational skills, which adds value to employers’ businesses” “Employers are confident that the skills developed by apprentices add value to their businesses, such as the joinery subcontractor who says he is two days ahead of schedule due to apprentices fitting skirting boards so skilfully.”

Diploma Courses and Elev8 We are also looking for employers to support the Elev8 Programme and Diploma courses by enabling us to offer short and long term work experience to young people aged 16 - 18.

The work experience could be anything from one week to 12 months and it would enable the young person to gain vital skills and knowledge in their chosen area, as well as develop their work ethic.

The work experience would be for 16 - 18 year olds from a range of backgrounds who are trying to access further education, employment or an Apprenticeship. They will have committed interest in their chosen area of work and will be supported by our training staff throughout their experience. Any specific needs will be discussed at the outset, so that you can decide if the learner would be suitable for your business.

Wages are not required; however this is at the employer’s discretion as they may feel the learner deserves some reward for their efforts.

This is the ideal way to trial a young person before progressing them onto an Apprenticeship.

For more information contact the Learning & Skills Business Support Team on 01325 405601 or l&s@darlington.gov.uk. *subject to terms and conditions

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Testimonials

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An excellent course given by an enthusiastic and inspiring tutor.

Anonymous - Introduction to Family History

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It has been a brilliant 2 years for me - I have gained such valuable skills and knowledge from my workplace that I can now offer to my new employer. Learning in centre has been brilliant; Barbara is always supportive and makes learning interesting. Both Barbara and Ian always had my best interest at heart and went out of their way to help me and offer advice. My line manager has been amazing, couldn’t have been better. All of my colleagues were so friendly and overall I have enjoyed every minute and would like to thank everyone.

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Caroline Towers, who completed an Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration while working in Darlington Borough Council’s HR team, is now employed as a HR Officer with Hitachi Rail Europe in Newton Aycliffe.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed attending Italian courses with Shan. She gives us a good challenge but also has a good sense of humour. Caters at the right pace and she gives good feedback and explanations which help me to grasp the Italian language more easily.

Linda - Italian course

I really enjoyed the Dressmaking course. The tutor was brilliant and helped me learn from start to finish.

Since moving to London I have started a small business at home making dresses for customers.

I now have the confidence to move on to other courses, I really want to improve my writing I feel ok joining in with a group now.

Intensive Support Learner, Darlington

Sayema - Dressmaking course

Glyn is a really good tutor. I wasn’t confident at first, however he helped me a lot to become confident and put my mind at ease. He makes a good classroom environment. The course has helped me refresh my knowledge on ICT and it is always clear and concise.

Anonymous - Functional Skills ICT (Entry Level 3 – Level 2)

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The learning I have had has been fantastic. I think the initial assessment procedure is brilliant. I only started in April 2015 as an Entry Level 2 and now in November 2015 I am on Level 2. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without Glyn who is a very patient teacher.

Natasha – Functional Skills ICT (Entry Level 2 - Level 2)

My son was choking on a piece of bread, I knew what to do straight away as we had covered choking in my Family Safety Course the week before - I was so pleased I had completed the course I dread to think what would have happened.

Ashley - Family Learning course

Thanks so much. I am so happy that the class is to continue, in view of the cutbacks being announced.

I cannot begin to tell you what a difference being able to converse in Italian made to our holiday in Bologna. It was wonderful to be able to speak to, and understand people in shops, restaurants, railway stations etc. My husband was very impressed! Can't wait to learn more.

Pauline – Intermediate Italian Conversation

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Enrolment Coleridge Centre Any week day 9am - 4pm

Enrolments can be made in 3 simple ways: • Enrol in person by dropping in to the Coleridge Centre • Enrol over the phone – telephone 01325 405601 • Enrol using our APP (FREE and available to iPhone and Android users). To download the APP you will need to go onto your APP store and type in ‘Darlington Learning & Skills Service’.

Once downloaded you will need to register using your email address. For more information telephone 01325 405601 When you enrol you will need your personal details (including address, date of birth, telephone number, national insurance number and information about any benefits you receive).

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Maps showing course venues Coleridge Centre Coleridge Gardens Darlington DL1 5AJ

Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road Darlington DL3 6AR

Crown Street Library Crown Street Darlington DL1 1ND

Evans Easy Space Lingfield Way Darlington DL1 4QZ

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First Stop 32 Houndgate Darlington DL1 5RH

Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street Darlington DL1 2NG

Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive Darlington DL3 8AR

Learning & Skills at Tubwell Row The Old Museum, Tubwell Row Darlington DL1 1PD

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Mount Pleasant Children’s Centre Newton Lane Darlington DL3 9HE

Northwood Primary School Pendleton Rd Darlington DL1 2HF

Red Hall Primary School Headingley Cresent Darlington DL1 2ST

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Course Costs and Reduced Fees No fees will be charged for publicly subsidised courses where: • Learners are aged 16-18 (on 31st August 2016).

• Learners are aged 19-24 (on 31st August 2016) with a learning difficulty and / or disability.

• Learners are aged 19 or older where the learning aim is up to and including level 2, and the learner is studying English or maths.

• Learners are aged 19 or older where the learning aim is up to and including level 2, the skills training will help them into work, and the learner is receiving: – Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) - this includes the partner where the claim is joint, or – Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and the learner is in the work-related activity group (WRAG), or – Universal Credit because they are unemployed and are required (mandated) to undertake skills training.

Evidence required: Letter of entitlement from Job Centre Plus indicating the date and claim.

• Learners are aged 19-23 (on their first day of study) and are studying their first ‘full’ level 2 or a funded qualification at level 3 or above • Learners aged 19-24 who are unemployed and on a Traineeship • Learners who have left the British Armed Forces in the past 10 years after completing four or more years service; or been medically discharged from the British Armed Forces due to an injury in active service, after completing basic training. This applies to learners aged 19 over where they are studying their first level 2 or level 3 qualification.

Courses with no public subsidy: For learners aged 24 or above and where the learning aim is level 3 or above, learners will need to take out an Advanced Learning Loan, subject to funding availability.

Further details can be found at: www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans The following courses are free: Family Learning, Functional Skills, Elev8 and courses which are funded through external projects.

Support for Learners If required, we could provide: • Mentoring support • 1:1 support • Large print materials • Special equipment (e.g. Super Nova, Hearing Loop) • Possibly an interpreter • Transition mentoring support • 1:1 advice and guidance

If you are working towards a qualification and get a workrelated benefit you may qualify for help with: • Examination fees • Transport • Childcare • Additional course costs

Information and Guidance We offer impartial advice and guidance to all. We can help with: • Advice on courses run by us and • Advice on improving your skills, other providers qualifications and employability • Transition support from schools • Courses to improve your career prospects • Job search and interview skills • Careers advice • CV preparation • Progression from your current course 01325 405601 • l&s@darlington.gov.uk • www.darlington.gov.uk/learningandskills 26

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Children & Young People Collective

Learning & Skills

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