Spring Term January 2016 – March 2016
Darlington
Children & Young People Collective
Learning & Skills
Prospectus
Learning & Skills
Welcome I am delighted to welcome you to the spring 2016 downloadable prospectus for Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. We offer 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 248021, text on 07816 677851 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
6
Functional Skills
7
GCSEs
7
Teaching and Preparation for Life and Work
8
Further Education
8
Apprenticeships
9
Diplomas
10
Elev8
11
Traineeships
11
Raising of the Participation Age
11
Service to Schools – Alternative Provision
11
Employers’ Information
12
Testimonials
13
Enrolment Dates and Times
14
Course Venue Maps
15
Map of Darlington
20
Course Costs
21
Support for Learners
21
Information and Guidance
21
Contact Information
22
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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
History of County Durham
Crown Street Library
Mon
10.00
12.00
18th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Photoshop
Crown Street Library
Mon
13.00
15.00
18th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Spreadsheets for Beginners
Hummersknott Academy Mon
18.00
20.00
18th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Computers Next Steps
Carmel College
Mon
18.00
20.00
18th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Computers and Internet for Beginners
Longfield Academy
Mon
18.00
20.00
18th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Holiday French
Hummersknott Academy Mon
18.00
20.00
18th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Intermediate Italian Conversation
Crown Street Library
Tue
10.00
12.00
19th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Home Improvements (DIY)
Longfield Academy
Tue
18.00
20.00
19th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Introduction to Family History
Hummersknott Academy Tue
18.00
20.00
19th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Dressmaking
Hummersknott Academy Tue
18.00
21.00
19th Jan
7 weeks
£63
Beginners Henna Tattoo
Longfield Academy
Tue
18.00
20.00
19th Jan
5 weeks
£30
Digital Photography
Crown Street Library
Wed
10.30
12.30
20th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Dressmaking
Longfield Academy
Wed
18.00
21.00
20th Jan
7 weeks
£63
Holiday French
Longfield Academy
Wed
18.00
20.00
20th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Computers and Internet for Beginners
Hummersknott Academy Wed
18.00
20.00
20th Jan
8 weeks
£48
Intermediate Painting with Acrylics
Crown Street Library
Thu
10.30
13.00
21st Jan
8 weeks
£60
Family History using Ancestry
Crown Street Library
Thu
10.15
12.15
21st Jan
8 weeks
£48
Painting with Watercolours
Crown Street Library
Thu
14.00
16.30
21st Jan
8 weeks
£60
Home Furnishings
Longfield Academy
Thu
18.00
21.00
21st Jan
7 weeks
£63
History of County Durham
Hummersknott Academy Thu
18.00
20.00
21st Jan
8 weeks
£48
Printmaking
Hummersknott Academy Thu
18.00
20.30
21st Jan
8 weeks
£60
Best of British Baking
Hummersknott Academy Thu
18.00
21.00
21st Jan
7 weeks
£63
Computers and Internet for Beginners
Crown Street Library
10.00
12.00
22nd Jan
8 weeks
£48
Fri
Please note – you will need to enrol before courses begin. Please see page 14 for details of when and where to enrol. It is also possible to enrol for these courses by telephone - 01325 248021.
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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
Family Safety
Haughton Children’s Centre
Mon
9.30
11.30
11th Jan
5 weeks
FREE
Child Development
Northwood Primary School
Tue
9.30
11.30
12th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
New Year New Me
McNay Street Children’s Centre
Tue
9.30
11.30
12th Jan
5 weeks
FREE
Fun with English
West Park Academy
Wed
9.00
11.00
13th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Fun with Numbers
St John’s Academy
Wed
9.15
11.15
13th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Employability Skills
Mount Pleasant Children’s Centre Wed
13.00
15.00
13th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Time for Books
Red Hall School
Wed
9.15
11.15
13th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Fun with Numbers
Coleridge Centre
Thu
9.00
11.00
14th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Fun with English
Corporation Road Primary School Thu
9.15
11.15
14th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Child Development
Borough Road Nursery
Thu
9.15
11.15
14th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Family Safety
Dodmire Children’s Centre
Thu
9.30
11.30
14th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Fun with Numbers
Firthmoor Community Centre
Thu
12.30
14.30
14th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
Family Safety
Coleridge Centre
Thu
13.00
15.00
14th Jan
10 weeks
FREE
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 248021. Family Learning Workshops
Venue
Day
Start Time
Finish Time
Date
Total Fee
Chinese New Year
Coleridge Centre
Wed
15.30
16.30
3rd Feb
FREE
Easter Egg Hunt
South Park
Sat
10.00
12.00
19th Mar
£1
Tour de Darlington
Coleridge Centre
Wed
15.30
16.30
23rd Mar
FREE
Children attending the above workshops must have an adult in attendance at all times.
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per child
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 English
Dodmire Children’s Centre
Mon
9.15
11.15
Various
Various
FREE
Entry Maths
Coleridge Centre
Mon
9.30
11.30
Various
Various
FREE
L1 / L2 Maths
Coleridge Centre
Mon
12.15
14.15
Various
Various
FREE
L1 / L2 Maths
Coleridge Centre
Mon
17.45
19.45
Various
Various
FREE
Functional Skills ICT
Crown Street Library
Tue
9.15
15.15
Various
Various
FREE
L1 / L2 English
Coleridge Centre
Tue
18.00
20.00
Various
Various
FREE
Entry English
Coleridge Centre
Wed
9.15
11.15
Various
Various
FREE
L1 / L2 English
Coleridge Centre
Thu
9.15
11.15
Various
Various
FREE
Entry Maths
Coleridge Centre
Fri
9.15
11.15
Various
Various
FREE
L1 / L2 Maths
Coleridge Centre
Fri
13.00
15.00
Various
Various
FREE
Entry English
Coleridge Centre
Fri
9.30
11.30
Various
Various
FREE
Entry English
Coleridge Centre
Fri
13.00
15.00
Various
Various
FREE
Learn to Read and Write
First Stop
Fri
14.00
16.00
Various
Various
FREE
Functional Skills ICT
Crown Street Library
Sat
10.00
13.00
Various
Various
FREE
You can join a Functional Skills course at any time during the year. The length of the course varies according to the personal needs of each learner. 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, Mondays 15.00 – 17.00 for Maths and English and Crown Street Library, Saturdays 13.30 – 15.30 for ICT. Please phone (01325) 248021 to make an appointment for an initial assessment.
GCSEs GCSEs will restart again in September 2016, if you would like to register your interest please contact the Learning & Skills team on 01325 248021. GCSE English and maths one year courses are available to adults. There will be 3 hours tuition for Maths and 2 hours tuition for English plus 3 hours home study per week. Course Title
Venue
Day
Start Time
Finish Time
Start Date
Course Length
Total Fee
GCSE English
Coleridge Centre
Wed
18.00
20.00
Sep 2016
1 academic FREE* year
GCSE Maths
Coleridge Centre
Sat
9.30
12.30
Sep 2016
1 academic FREE* year
*GCSEs are free if you have GCSE grade D or below. If you have grade A* - C, the fee for a re-sit is £200.
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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
Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity
Distance Learning *
Mon
-
-
18th Jan
12 weeks
£20
Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Distance Learning *
Mon
-
-
18th Jan
12 weeks
£20
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines
Distance Learning *
Mon
-
-
18th Jan
12 weeks
£20
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
Distance Learning *
Mon
-
-
18th Jan
12 weeks
£20
Drug & Alcohol Awareness Level 1
Coleridge Centre
Mon
18.00
20.30
18th Jan
10 weeks
Free
Working with Children & Young Coleridge Centre People Level 2
Mon
18.00
21.00
1st Feb
11 weeks
£27.50
Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA)
Coleridge Centre
Tue
18.00
21.00
12th Jan
12 weeks
£450
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS)
Coleridge Centre
Wed
18.00
21.00
6th Jan
13 weeks
£350
Introduction to Working with Children & Young People Level 1
Coleridge Centre
Wed
18.00
21.00
3rd Feb
10 weeks
£16.50
Sat
9.30
15.30
6th Feb
5 weeks
£16.50
Introduction to Working with Coleridge Centre Children & Young People Level 1 * Attend Coleridge Centre for enrolment
Further Education Course Title
Venue
Day
Start Time
Finish Time
Start Date
Course Length
Total Fee
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
Sep 2016
42 weeks
24+ Loan £2,800
L3 Early Years Educator (must be employed in sector)
Coleridge Centre
Various Various Various Sep 2016
486 hours
24+ Loan £2,800
L3 Diploma HSC Adults England (must be employed in sector)
Coleridge Centre
Various Various Various Sep 2016
477 hours
24+ Loan £2,800
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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 • Health and Social Care Course Title
Venue
Day
Start Time
Finish Time
Business Administration Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
X
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
Childcare Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Light Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship
Course Length
Total Fee
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Unit 2, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Site Joinery Apprenticeship
Unit 14, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 18 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Customer Service Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Health and Social Care Advanced Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Childcare Advanced Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Light Vehicle Maintenance Advanced Apprenticeship
Unit 2, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Site Joinery Advanced Apprenticeship
Unit 14, Evans Easy Space, Lingfield Way
Various X
X
X
Minimum of 18 months
Contact Learning & Skills
Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship
Coleridge Centre
Various X
Minimum of 12 months
Contact Learning & Skills
X
Start Date
X
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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 areas 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. 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 and Skills or a Level 3 Diploma. Kadima Begum (Advanced Business Administration Apprentice – HR Darlington Borough Council), said: “You will gain skills needed for the job, and build up more knowledge, have the best experience and receive excellent qualifications. This will also help you in your future, whether you want to go to university and study or continue working in the workforce, you will get all the training and experience required to help you become more successful in your future and help you choose the best career for you.”
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 *
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 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Please contact Learning & Skills for details on 01325 248021.
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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. 01325 248021 • l&s@darlington.gov.uk • www.darlington.gov.uk/learningandskills 11
Employers’ Information 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 developing a work ethic.
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.
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 248021 or l&s@darlington.gov.uk. *subject to terms and conditions
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. 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 12 01325 248021 • l&s@darlington.gov.uk • www.darlington.gov.uk/learningandskills
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Anonymous - Introduction to Family History
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.
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.
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)
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
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Enrolment dates and times Crown Street Library Friday 8th January 2016 12 noon - 1pm Wednesday 13th January 2016 1pm - 2pm
Coleridge Centre Any week day 9am - 4pm Enrolments and payment can be made over the phone on 01325 248021
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 Borough Road Nursery Borough Rd Darlington DL1 1SG
Carmel College The Headlands Darlington DL3 8RW
Coleridge Centre Coleridge Gardens Darlington DL1 5AJ
Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road Darlington DL3 6AR
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Crown Street Library Crown Street Darlington DL1 1ND
Dodmire Children's Centre Rydal Road Darlington DL1 4BH
Evans Easy Space Lingfield Way Darlington DL1 4QZ
First Stop 32 Houndgate Darlington DL1 5RH
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Firthmoor Community Centre Burnside Road Firthmoor Darlington DL1 4SU
Haughton Children’s Centre 92 Salters Lane South Darlington DL1 2AN
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive Darlington DL3 8AR
Learning & Skills at Tubwell Row The Old Museum, Tubwell Row Darlington DL1 1PD
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Longfield Academy Longfield Road Darlington DL3 0HT
McNay Street Children’s Centre McNay Street Darlington DL3 6SW
Mount Pleasant Children’s Centre Newton Lane Darlington DL3 9HE
Northwood Primary School Pendleton Rd S Darlington DL1 2HF
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Red Hall School Red Hall Primary School Headingley Crescent Darlington DL1 2ST
St John’s Academy Fenby Avenue Lascelles Park Darlington DL1 4UB
West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive Darlington DL2 2GF
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