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1 Adult Learning s FREE IT s FREE Maths & English CV Writing Psychology Cake Decorating SAGE Accounting...and so much more! Adult Learning Prospectus adult.learning@halton.gov.uk Check us out on Facebook Call in to see us at: Acorn Learning Centre, Runcorn WA7 2JE Kingsway Learning Centre, Widnes WA8 7QY Change Your Life, Learn Something New 1 Employment Learning & Skills Adult Learning Prospectus

2 1. Introduction I m really pleased to present you with our 2016/17Adult Learning Prospectus. Getting involved in Adult Learning is a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills, and support you in developing your career. We have a wide range of subjects on offer this year so please take time to browse our Prospectus to see what sparks your interest! However, if you would like any further information about any of our courses then please give us a call or drop in to one of our enrolment days, where we will be happy to talk through your options in more detail. Divisional Manager Employment Learning & Skills Halton s Adult Learning Team provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment and we welcome all individuals and skills levels. I look forward to seeing you in class very soon! So, whether you are looking to return to work and want to enhance your employability skills or are retired or just want to broaden your horizons, please come and visit us and we will be very happy to help you make the right Adult Learning choice for you. The National Careers Service is interested in helping people to unlock their potential through employment, skills and training. Are you looking for careers advice to help find out about access to training to enhance your skills? Are you seeking guidance on the work options available to you? Do you need practical job search support such as CV drafting, interview tips and advice on how to gain the job you want? If the answer to any of the questions above is yes you would benefit from accessing face to face support from the National Careers Service. To make an appointment to receive one to one advice with a qualified advisor please contact National Careers Service by calling Appointments are available in Runcorn and Widnes and can be arranged at a time and date convenient to you. Don t miss out, book today! 2. Benefits of Adult Learning Of course, joining an Adult Learning course will present you with new knowledge and skills, but it can also provide a whole host of other benefits for you. Adult Learning Supports the development of work-related skills Contributes to personal and community health and well-being Provides the opportunity to develop friendships Contributes to personal fulfilment and increased self-confidence Provides intellectual, creative or physical stimulation Can be an important stepping stone to further learning and a more skilled future We always ask our learners what they think of the courses they attended - here s what some of them said: The courses were excellent- my tutors were very encouraging I really enjoyed practising my new skills I would like to work my way up through the range of computer courses available Help is always there when I need it Maths will no longer be a frightening experience when it comes to helping with homework... I look forward to the next adventure in my children s school life! 3. Find Out How To Enrol To enrol on our courses, you ll need to attend a short induction session at one of our Learning Centres, where you will receive specialist advice to help you choose the right course for you. You may also be offered assessments before enrolments. For more information, please call where one of our team will be happy to help you. Alternatively you can come along to one of our Enrolment s: 2016 Enrolment dates are: 2 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 3

3 Enrolment dates for the whole year as follows: 4. What kind of support is available for me? Autumn Acorn Learning Centre, Runcorn Tuesday 6th September Kingsway Learning Centre, Widnes Wednesday 7th September Specialist staff can provide support with Maths, English and IT. We offer a range of support for learners with visual and hearing impairments, dyslexia and physical support needs, including the use of assistive technologies. The support takes place in a variety of settings, from the classroom to individual one-to-one discussions with your tutor. Equal Opportunities The Employment, Learning and Skills team welcomes people from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality and social inclusion and removing any barriers to learning that people may face. Your race, gender, age, ability or disability, sexuality, religion, culture and lifestyle will be respected and treated positively. Spring Acorn Learning Centre, Runcorn Tuesday 13th December and Wednesday 4th January Kingsway Learning Centre, Widnes Wednesday 14th December and day 5th July pm pm Learning Facilities Our main Learning Centres are fitted with the latest equipment including high quality learning resources, interactive whiteboards, data projectors and computers. In addition, our main centres have height adjustable tables installed and disabled access toilet facilities. Further information can be found in our Disability Statement on our website. 5. Progression Opportunities At the end of each course our tutors offer guidance on progression opportunities available, this can include: Summer Acorn Learning Centre, Runcorn Tuesday 4th April Kingsway Learning Centre, Widnes Wednesday 5th April Access to information, advice and guidance through the National Careers Service Advice on community volunteering Links with Jobcentre Plus Signposting to FE courses with local colleges Information on other courses Advice on employment options 4 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 5

4 6. Fees Autumn List SEP DEC 2016 s in ICT, Maths, English, Family Learning and Employability Skills are free. All other courses have fees attached, but you may be entitled to fee remission depending on your circumstances and the type of course you wish to attend. All course fees should be paid in full at enrolment by cash or cheque (supported by a valid banker s card). If your employer is paying for your course fees, you must bring a letter of authorisation from which we will issue an invoice direct to your employer for payment. Please bring proof of identification to enrolment, and if you are entitled to fee remission, you must provide the relevant evidence when you enrol. FEE REMISSION ENTITLEMENT You may be eligible for a free course. To check eligibility, please see the table below or call for details. Fee Remission Entitlement Benefit band A If you are unemployed and looking for work and in receipt of one of the following benefits: Universal Credit Jobseeker s Allowance Incapacity Benefit Employment and Support Allowance (WRAG) Income Support Council Tax Benefit (NOT single person 25% discount) Housing Benefit Benefit band B Universal Credit Working Tax Credit Children s Tax Credit Disabled Persons Tax Credit Pension Guarantee Credit Employment and Support Allowance (Support Group) year old Up to Level 1 First Level 2 100% 50% 100% 100% Please note that all courses listed below will require a short Induction and/or Assessment prior to enrolling to ensure that we have met all of your learning needs and that you enrol on the most suitable course for you. Please call to arrange an appointment. Computer s Mon 19-Sep IT Keyboarding Acorn FREE Mon 19-Sep IT Drop In Acorn FREE Tues 20-Sep First Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Tues 01-Nov Learn my Way Acorn FREE Tues 20-Sep Next Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Tues 20-Sep IT Keyboarding Kingsway FREE Tues 01-Nov Learn my Way Kingsway FREE Wed 21-Sep Next Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Wed 21-Sep IT Keyboarding Kingsway FREE 22-Sep IT Drop In Kingsway FREE 22-Sep First Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Fri 23-Sep Next Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Fri 23-Sep IT Keyboarding Acorn FREE Fri 23-Sep IT Keyboarding Kingsway FREE Employability Skills Wed//Fri Mon/Tues/ Wed 12-Sep Employability Skills Kingsway FREE 12-Sep Employability Skills Sep 19-Sep Halton Lea Library FREE Acorn FREE Kingsway FREE Mon/Wed 19-Sep Mersey Gateway Volunteers Kingsway FREE* 6 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 7 Employment Learning & Skills Adult Learning Prospectus Employment Learning & Skills Adult Learning Prospectus

5 Skills for Life - Maths & English Mon/Wed 19-Sep Entry to maths Acorn FREE Mon/Wed 19-Sep Moving On maths Acorn FREE Mon 31-Oct Getting ed maths Acorn FREE Mon/Wed 19-Sep Moving On English Kingsway FREE Mon/Wed 19-Sep Entry to English Kingsway FREE Tues/ 20-Sep Moving on English Acorn FREE Tues/ 20-Sep Entry to English Acorn FREE Tues 01-Nov Getting ed English Acorn FREE Tues/ 20-Sep Moving on maths Kingsway FREE Tues/ 20-Sep Entry to maths Kingsway FREE Tues 20-Sep English Kingsway FREE Tues 01-Nov Getting ed maths Kingsway FREE Wed 21-Sep English Acorn FREE Wed 21-Sep Maths Acorn FREE Wed 02-Nov Getting ed English Kingsway FREE 22-Sep Maths Kingsway FREE Cakes, Arts & Wellbeing Mon 19-Sep Gothic Calligraphy Kingsway 30 Mon 31-Oct Gothic Calligraphy Acorn 30 Mon 19-Sep Hand Made House Kingsway 30 Mon 31-Oct Christmas Crafts Kingsway 30 Tues 20-Sep Minature cakes Kingsway 30 Tues 01-Nov Icing models Kingsway 30 Tues 01-Nov Soft Furnishings Kingsway 30 Wed 21-Sep Icing models Acorn 30 Wed 02-Nov Minature cakes Acorn Sep Train your Brain Acorn Sep Art - Improve your Drawing Kingsway Nov Art - Improve your Drawing Acorn Nov Train your Brain Kingsway 30 Fri 23-Sep Discovering your Potential Acorn 48 Psychology Tues 20-Sep Psychology Kingsway 60 Important information A registration charge of 30 is payable in addition to the tuition fees listed above for courses marked with a * fees of above 60 can be paid in instalments of 60 per term, payable by the first day of each term. Learners attending The Mersey Gateway Volunteer course and the Level 2 Childcare courses are both subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost for this is currently 44. As the Mersey Gateway project is voluntary, the cost of this check will be paid for by the Mersey Gateway Project. Cakes can be purchased from the tutor for those attending the Cake Decorating Classes. If you would prefer to make your own cakes, there will be no charge and a recipe will be given to you at your first lesson. Please note that all courses are subject to change throughout the term. We reserve the right to amend our timetables in accordance with demand. Please call for details. Family Learning School Based s Family Learning school based courses are for parents to work alongside their children, or learn about their children s development. All schools are eligible to receive this free of charge so if you think your school might want to host a course, please contact Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 9

6 Children s Centre s At our Children s Centres we offer a wide variety of courses including Help your Child with English, Learning Together, Creative IT, Confident You!, Early Years Foundation Stage, Story Sacks and Keep your Child Healthy & Safe. To qualify for a place on a Children s Centre course, you need to have or care for a child under 19 years. To find out more, please contact your local Children s Centre: Widnes Kingsway Children s Centre Ditton Children s Centre Upton Children s Centre Warrington Road Children s Centre Runcorn Halton Brook Children s Centre Halton Lodge Children s Centre Windmill Hill Children s Centre Brookvale Children s Centre Autumn List Please note that all courses listed below will require a short Induction and/or Assessment prior to enrolling to ensure that we have met all of your learning needs and that you enrol on the most suitable course for you. Please call to arrange an appointment. Computer s JAN-MAR 2017 Mon 09-Jan First Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Mon 09-Jan IT Drop In Acorn FREE Tues 10-Jan Next Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Tues 10-Jan Learn my Way Acorn FREE Tues 10-Jan IT Keyboarding Kingsway FREE Tues 10-Jan First Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Tues 10-Jan Learn my Way Kingsway FREE Wed 11-Jan IT Keyboarding Kingsway FREE Wed 11-Jan First Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE 12-Jan IT Drop In Kingsway FREE 12-Jan Next Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Fri 13-Jan IT Keyboarding Acorn FREE Fri 13-Jan First Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Fri 13-Jan First Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Employability Skills Wed//Fri Mon/Tues/ Wed 09-Jan Employability Skills Kingsway FREE 09-Jan Employability Skills Jan 09-Jan Halton Lea Library FREE Acorn FREE Kingsway FREE Mon/Wed 09-Jan Mersey Gateway Volunteers Kingsway FREE* 10 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 11 Employment Learning & Skills Adult Learning Prospectus Employment Learning & Skills Adult Learning Prospectus

7 Skills for Life - Maths & English Mon/Wed 09-Jan Entry to maths Acorn FREE Mon/Wed 09-Jan Moving On maths Acorn FREE Mon 09-Jan Getting ed maths Acorn FREE Mon/Wed 09-Jan Moving On English Kingsway FREE Mon/Wed 09-Jan Entry to English Kingsway FREE Tues/ 10-Jan Moving on English Acorn FREE Tues/ 10-Jan Entry to English Acorn FREE Tues 10-Jan Getting ed English Acorn FREE Tues/ 10-Jan Moving on maths Kingsway FREE Tues/ 10-Jan Entry to maths Kingsway FREE Tues 10-Jan English Kingsway FREE Tues 10-Jan Getting ed maths Kingsway FREE Wed 11-Jan English Acorn FREE Wed 11-Jan Maths Acorn FREE Wed 11-Jan Getting ed English Kingsway FREE 12-Jan Maths Kingsway FREE Cakes, Arts & Wellbeing Mon 09-Jan Gothic Drawn & Painted Letters Kingsway 30 Mon 09-Jan Gothic Drawn & Painted Letters Acorn 30 Tues 10-Jan Basic Cupcakes Kingsway 30 Tues 10-Jan Novelty Cakes Kingsway 30 Tues 10-Jan Soft Furnishings Kingsway 30 Wed 11-Jan Novelty Cakes Acorn 30 Wed 11-Jan Basic Cupcakes Acorn Jan Train your Brain Acorn Jan Art - Exploring Colour Kingsway Feb Art - Exploring Colour Acorn Feb Train your Brain Kingsway 30 Fri 13-Jan Discovering your Potenrtial Acorn 48 Accounting Mon 09-Jan Sage Accounting Kingsway 60 Psychology Tues 10-Jan Criminology Kingsway 60 Childcare 12-Jan Important information Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children Kingsway 120* A registration charge of 30 is payable in addition to the tuition fees listed above for courses marked with a * fees of above 60 can be paid in instalments of 60 per term, payable by the first day of each term. Learners attending The Mersey Gateway Volunteer course and the Level 2 Childcare courses are both subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost for this is currently 44. As the Mersey Gateway project is voluntary, the cost of this check will be paid for by the Mersey Gateway Project. Cakes can be purchased from the tutor for those attending the Cake Decorating Classes. If you would prefer to make your own cakes, there will be no charge and a recipe will be given to you at your first lesson. Please note that all courses are subject to change throughout the term. We reserve the right to amend our timetables in accordance with demand. Please call for details. 12 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 13

8 Autumn List Please note that all courses listed below will require a short Induction and/or Assessment prior to enrolling to ensure that we have met all of your learning needs and that you enrol on the most suitable course for you. Please call to arrange an appointment. Computer s Mon 24-Apr Next Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Mon 24-Apr IT Drop In Acorn FREE Tues 25-Apr IT Keyboarding Acorn FREE Tues 25-Apr Learn my Way Acorn FREE Tues 25-Apr First Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Tues 25-Apr Next Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Tues 25-Apr Learn my Way Kingsway FREE Wed 26-Apr First Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Wed 26-Apr Next Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE 27-Apr IT Drop In Kingsway FREE 27-Apr IT Keyboarding Kingsway FREE Fri 28-Apr First Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Fri 28-Apr Next Steps to Computers Acorn FREE Fri 28-Apr Next Steps to Computers Kingsway FREE Employability Skills Wed//Fri Mon/Tues/ Wed 24-Apr Employability Skills Kingsway FREE 24-Apr Employability Skills Apr 24-Apr APR-JUN 2017 Halton Lea Library FREE Acorn FREE Kingsway FREE Mon/Wed 24-Apr Mersey Gateway Volunteers Kingsway FREE* Skills for Life - Maths & English Mon/Wed 24-Apr Entry to maths Acorn FREE Mon/Wed 24-Apr Moving On maths Acorn FREE Mon Getting ed maths Acorn FREE Mon/Wed 24-Apr Moving On English Kingsway FREE Mon/Wed 24-Apr Entry to English Kingsway FREE Tues/ 25-Apr Moving on English Acorn FREE Tues/ 25-Apr Entry to English Acorn FREE Tues Getting ed English Acorn FREE Tues/ 25-Apr Moving on maths Kingsway FREE Tues/ 25-Apr Entry to maths Kingsway FREE Tues Getting ed maths Kingsway FREE Tues 25-Apr English Kingsway FREE Wed 26-Apr English Acorn FREE Wed 26-Apr maths Acorn FREE Wed Getting ed English Kingsway FREE 27-Apr maths Kingsway FREE Cakes, Arts & Wellbeing Mon 24-Apr Gothic Decorated Letters Kingsway 30 Mon 24-Apr Gothic Decorated Letters Acorn 30 Tues 25-Apr Minature Cakes Kingsway 30 Tues 25-Apr Icing Models Kingsway 30 Tues 25-Apr Soft Furnishings Kingsway 30 Wed 26-Apr Basic Cupcakes Acorn 30 Wed 26-Apr Novelty Cakes Acorn Apr Train your Brain Acorn Apr Art - Mixed Media Kingsway Jun Art - Mixed Media Acorn Jun Train your Brain Kingsway 30 Fri 28-Apr Discovering your Potenrtial Acorn Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 15

9 Accounting Mon 24-Apr Sage Accounting Kingsway 60 Psychology Tues 25-Apr Sociology Kingsway 60 Important information A registration charge of 30 is payable in addition to the tuition fees listed above for courses marked with a * fees of above 60 can be paid in instalments of 60 per term, payable by the first day of each term. Learners attending The Mersey Gateway Volunteer course and the Level 2 Childcare courses are both subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost for this is currently 44. As the Mersey Gateway project is voluntary, the cost of this check will be paid for by the Mersey Gateway Project. Cakes can be purchased from the tutor for those attending the Cake Decorating Classes. If you would prefer to make your own cakes, there will be no charge and a recipe will be given to you at your first lesson. Please note that all courses are subject to change throughout the term. We reserve the right to amend our timetables in accordance with demand. Please call for details. 16 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 17

10 Useful Information Venue Details Kingsway Learning Centre Victoria Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 7QY Acorn Learning Centre Kingshead Close Castlefields Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2JW Halton Lea Library Runcorn Shopping Centre Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2PF RUTLAND HOUSE AND HALTON LEA LIBRARY PARKING Free Parking is available at Halton Lea Shopping Centre.NB shopping levels are restricted to 3 hours maximum Location Spaces Restrictions Acorn Learning Centre Kingsway Learning Centre Lacey Street 30+ None Alforde Street 20 Victoria Road 7 St Paul s Road disabled 8am-6pm (On street parking) 2 hours no return within 60 minutes 8am-6pm 2 hours no return within 60 minutes 8am-6pm 2 hours no return within 60 minutes If you are travelling by bus you can contact the Neighbourhood Travel Team to request a timetable or for help to plan a journey Phone: , ntt@halton.gov.uk. *Please check latest information regarding road closures/diversions whilst the Mersey Crossing is in the Construction phase. ACORN LEARNING CENTRE PARKING Parking is available on site. KINGSWAY LEARNING CENTRE PARKING Parking is located at the rear of the building for customers only.additional car parking as detailed below. Location Spaces Restrictions Halton Lea Shopping Centre hours maximum 18 Change Your Life, Learn Something New Change Your Life, Learn Something New 19

11 Rutland House Halton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2ES Tel Acorn Learning Centre Kingshead Close, Runcorn. WA7 2JE. Tel Kingsway Learning Centre Victoria Road, Widnes. WA8 7QY Tel Photographs provided from Shutterstock, HBC library and Cory Metcalfe. Designed and printed by HBC