Learning & Skills prospectus spring 2016

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.

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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.

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” ”” ” ” ” ” ” Testimonials

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An excellent course given by an enthusiastic and inspiring tutor.

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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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• Learners are aged 19-24 (on 31st August 2015) with a learning difficulty and / or disability.

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