New Directions course guide 2017-18

New Directions Part time Adult Education Course Guide September 2017 - July 2018

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Welcome

Welcome to New Directions, we are very proud to introduce our new course guide for 201718, where you will find a wide range of courses and information designed to give learning and employment opportunities to you and the wider community.

As a community college, we believe that everyone should have access to learning, that is why we offer courses all over town in a wide variety of venues such as Community centres and Children’s Centres. We also work with a range of voluntary and community organisations who share our vision to provide engaging and targeted learning opportunities. All our tutors are experts in their subject and will work with you to give you the confidence and motivation to learn independently and develop essential skills to progress into further learning and employment.

Our course and employment offer enables you to engage in further learning and helps to improve your quality of life and well-being and also your chances to gain employment. Our experienced team of advisors hold the nationally recognised Matrix accreditation for its consistently high level of service. We’re delighted that Ofsted continues to recognise we are a ‘Good’ provider, meeting the needs of our learners and communities well.

“Particularly for the majority of learners, who come from . . . areas of Reading.”

Our courses will help you to: Improve your English and Maths skills Develop confidence and improve your well-being

Access our Advice & Information service Develop your employability skills and become ‘work ready’.

Whether you are choosing a course for personal interest or to gain a qualification, in the daytime or evening, our staff will welcome you warmly and will support you to reach your potential during your time learning at New Directions.

Every care has been taken to ensure that all of the information contained in the course guide is accurate at the time of printing.

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Enrolling on a course Online Many courses allow you to enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

By email or phone Contact our Customer Relations team thecroteam@reading.gov.uk or call 0345 842 0012

In person Come in and enrol, you can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card at our venue in New Directions South 330 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 8DH

By Post Complete your application form and enclose a cheque for full payment. Please do not send cash in the post. Send to: The Customer Relations Team New Directions South 330 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 8DH

Enquiries opening hours Mondays 9:00 - 17:00

Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 & 19:00 - 21:30 (Term time only)

Contents Welcome

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Benefits of studying at New Directions

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Understanding course levels

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Access Courses

6

Business and Customer Service

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Vocational Learning

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Steps to Enrolling on a Vocational Course:

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Community Learning

14

Children’s Centres

15

English & Maths

26

English for Speakers of Other Languages

28

Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN)

33

Supported Learning

37

Advanced Learner Loans

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Funding Information

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Enrolling and Paying for your course

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Information and Learner Services

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Where to find us

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Fridays 9:00 - 13:00

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Benefits of studying at New Directions Ofsted good

FE choices give us a final learner satisfaction score of 94.9%

Small classes

Community locations

Crèche available at some locations

Friendly college and classroom environment

Our vision and priorities New Directions provides adult education in 4 RBC owned centres plus a number of outreach locations in the borough such as Children and Community centres.

Our vision is ‘to support individuals to achieve their personal aims and aspirations whether they are to gain employment, improve their skills or to help them be part of their community.’

Our mission is ‘to provide best value, high quality adult and family learning, which meets the needs and aspirations of each individual in the local community.’

Valuing diversity and promoting British Values Valuing diversity is one of New Directions’ core values. We will promote equality and diversity in everything we do to improve the quality and chances in life and work for Reading residents.

New Directions actively promotes British values by challenging opinions or behaviours in college that are contrary to fundamental British values.

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Achieving this links to the council’s strategic plans and is key to creating a cohesive community.

Safeguarding New Directions works closely with other organisations to ensure its safeguarding policy is up to date and is compliant with government legislation.

By enrolling on any of our courses, you agree to abide by New Directions’ Code of Conduct.

This Customer Charter is available online and in every classroom.

If you have any queries or concerns about your safety, or the safety of others, please let us know.

Equal Opportunities New Directions is committed to ensuring that all learners have an equal opportunity to access its services in accordance with current legislation, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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Understanding course levels From E3 to Level 1

From Level 1 to Level 2

From Level 2 to Level 3

From Level 3 to HE or Career Advancement

Read and understand basic text

Read a variety of texts– compare, contrast, conclude

Carry out research and Write assignments independently (homework with deadlines)

Feedback on what they have learnt in a confident way, teach the teacher something

Write full sentences and paragraphs

Evidence of individuality in portfolios Willing to learn IT

Use basic IT

A variety of good IT skills

Assessment deadlines consistently met Complete e-learning with a high level of independence Use Microsoft Office confidently

Know what they have achieved

Begin to reflect and see how they can improve

Use theory in practice and talk about progression

Know when and how their work has met the criteria

Learn from mistakes and challenge their own perceptions

Long term planning for life and work

See practical application of what they have learnt

Work Placement

Employment or substantial work placement

Successfully integrate improvements in the workplace

Offer ideas

Present different ideas

Present and substantiate different ideas

Independently use best practice to identify areas for improvement and be willing to pioneer changes

Lead some activities in class and in the work placement. Compare planning to outcome Courses offered at this level: - English - Maths - ESOL - Employability - Childcare - IT

Courses offered at this level: - English - Maths - ESOL - Employability - Childcare - IT

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Courses offered at this level: - English - Maths - Childcare - IT - Teaching Assistant

Courses offered at this level: - Access - English - Maths - Childcare - Teaching Assistant - Other Vocational

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Access to Higher Education Do you want to go to University but don’t have the right qualifications?

Then have a look at our new Access to Higher Education (HE) courses.

The HE Access course is designed for adults who want to enter Higher Education but lack the formal entry qualifications.

An Access to Higher Education course will give you • A chance to update your skills and prepare yourself for academic learning.

In order to progress to Higher Education courses, you may require GCSE in English and/ or GCSE Maths to fulfil your university entry requirements.

• Independent study skills including essay writing, note taking, researching and how to reference for academic writing.

This is not part of the Access to HE course but you may be able to study for these qualifications alongside your Access course.

• Skills to manage your time effectively and to develop the critical thinking and writing skills you will need to study at degree level.

Where could it take you?

The HE Access qualification is widely recognised by UK universities and many actively encourage applications from mature learners with life experience.

Completing the Access to HE course does not guarantee a university place – many factors will influence your chances of being accepted such as performance at interview, availability of places, life experience, commitment to study, etc.

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How can you fund your studies?

You may be able to claim government funding for your HE Access tuition fees if you are aged 23 or under on 31 August and have not previously gained a qualification at Level 3.

If you already hold a level 3 qualification or are aged 24 or over you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan via Student Finance England to cover the cost of tuition fees.

The Advanced Learner Loan can help you pay for the course fees and students from a low-income household in receipt of an Advanced Learner Loan may also be able to access the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary for assistance with travel, childcare and essential equipment.

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The Advanced Learner Loan is not means tested or credit checked. Repayments only start once you have completed (or leave) the course and are earning more than £21,000 per year.

If you undertake an Access to HE course, your loan could be written off if you successfully progress on to and complete a Higher Education course.

New Directions offers flexible Access to HE options to fit into your work or childcare commitments.

Access programmes at New Directions include: Business Studies Childhood Studies Education Studies Law Social Issues in Healthcare For further details and prices, please contact our Customer Relations team thecroteam@reading.gov.uk

Advanced Learner Loans

Access Information Evenings Come along to find out about our Access to HE courses!

18:00 at our ND South Centre (Where to find us page 50)

For further information please check the Advanced Learner Loans section on pages 38 and 39

Vocational courses

• Tuesday 13 June 2017 • Tuesday 12 September 2017

Check our vocational courses on pages 8, 12, 13 and 16

• Tuesday 19 June 2018

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Business and Customer Service Business and Administration Level 3 Diploma This Level 3 qualification is ideal if you have some knowledge and experience of administration and you want to develop your skills to implement and monitor new procedures and systems. In order to meet the requirements for this course you will need to be working in an administrative role, planning and completing tasks independently. This qualification would help you to be ready to move into a management role. Assessment is through completion of written assignments and workplace assessment.

• Fundable through an Advanced Learner Loan Courses available on demand

SRVBAL317F £1,987

Customer Service Level 2 This is the qualification for you if you work or volunteer in a customer service role. This qualification will allow you to develop your skills and support you towards independent working.

Courses available on demand

SRVCSL217F

£635

Diploma in Customer Service Level 3 This course is for those who have some experience in working in a customer service role. At Level 3 you will focus on developing the skills to improve systems and lead customer service.

• Fundable through an Advanced Learner Loan Courses available on demand

SRVCSL317F £2,573

Developing Skills for Volunteering This qualification will prepare volunteers to work effectively with customers. The course will help you gain the knowledge of equality and diversity and how to communicate effectively.

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25-Sep-17

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRVVOL171F

£150

6-Nov-17

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRVVOL172F

£150

15-Jan-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRVVOL173F

£150

19-Feb-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRVVOL174F

£150

16-Apr-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRVVOL175F

£150

14-May-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRVVOL176F

£150

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Vocational Learning Steps to Enrolling on a Vocational Course: • Select the course that you would like to study • Make sure you have the necessary Entry Requirements • If you are applying for funding make sure you bring evidence with you, this could include evidence of benefits or confirmation of your JSA award • Bring along a form of photo ID • Attend the Information Session either on the Tuesday 13 June 2017 or Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 18:00 • If you have any questions before the Information Evening or would like an Information Sheet for a specific course then contact one of the team by e-mailing your questions to learningforwork@reading.gov.uk

Vocational Information Evenings Come along to find out about our vocational courses!

18:00 at our ND South Centre (Where to find us page 50) • Tuesday 13 June 2017 • Tuesday 12 September 2017 • Tuesday 19 June 2018

Some courses are fully funded for job seekers or those aged 19-23.

Please see pages 40-43 to check your eligibility.

Childcare costs Did you know your childcare costs could be fully funded? - this can be for both class time and while you are in placement.

Higher Education Check our Access to Higher Education courses on pages 6 and 7

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Funding

Ask at the information Evening for more details or check page 47.

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Ceramics Ceramics Beginners In this beginner course you will learn a range of skills to produce ceramic pieces using a variety of techniques and materials. You will work on your own designs with individual tutor guidance 27-Sep-17

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA117R

£149

10-Jan-18

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA118R

£149

18-Apr-18

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA119R

£149

Ceramics Design Build on ceramic skills and knowledge. This course includes research, design development and creating a project. Not suitable for beginners 28-Sep-17

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA120R

£149

11-Jan-18

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA121R

£149

19-Apr-18

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA122R

£149

Ceramics for All Practical course aiming to develop learners’ skills, knowledge and ability to create their own ceramic items using a variety of making and decorating technics. You will work at a pace appropriate to your skills level and experience with individual tutor guidance.

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26-Sep-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA249R

£149

27-Sep-17

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA126R

£149

09-Jan-18

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA250R

£149

10-Jan-18

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA127R

£149

17 Apr-18

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA251R

£149

18-Apr-18

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA128R

£149

28-Sep-17

Thursday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA129R

£149

11-Jan-18

Thursday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA130R

£149

19-Apr-18

Thursday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA131R

£149

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Ceramics in Spring Workshop Produce simple ceramic pieces with a Spring theme 21-Apr-18

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

ND South

SRA138R

£55

Ceramics Throwing Develop further basic throwing skills while brushing up on essential techniques 4-Oct-17

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

5 weeks

ND South

SRA136R

£82

21-Feb-18

Wednesday

13:00 - 15:00

5 weeks

ND South

SRA137R

£82

1 week

ND South

SRA132R

£55

Festive Ceramics Workshop Produce a simple ceramic piece with winter theme 11-Nov-17

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

Sculpting in Clay Learn how to sculpt in clay by exploring a range of themes based on tutor led projects 25-Sep-17

Monday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA133R

£149

8-Jan-18

Monday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA134R

£149

16-Apr-18

Monday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA135R

£149

“Great Tutor- Very supportive! Inspiring course.”

Learner on a Drawing and Painting course

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Childcare and Teaching Assistant Caring for Children Level 1 Award Course This qualification provides an introduction to caring for children. The course will help you learn about the skills and knowledge to work with children to progress to a Level 2 Course in Childcare. You will learn how to communicate with children, engage them in activities and how to value children as individuals.

26-Sept-17

Tuesday

12:00 - 15:00

6 weeks

ND South

SRVCCL117F

£150

Children and Young People Workforce Level 2 Certificate This is the course for you if you work, or are about to work with children as a nursery assistant, crèche worker, special educational needs assistant, or in foundation stage of a school or pre-school. You want to work with children, and you will work under supervision. You will need: • To be working or volunteering in an Ofsted registered childcare setting for a minimum of 6 • hours/week.

• Have at least literacy Level 1.

29-Sept-17

Friday

11:45 - 14:45

34 weeks

Amersham CC** ARVEYL217F

£720

14-Nov-17

Tuesday

12:00 - 15:00

34 weeks

ND South

£720

Vocational Information Evenings Come along to find out about our vocational courses!

18:00 at our ND South Centre (Where to find us page 50) • Tuesday 13 June 2017 • Tuesday 12 September 2017

• Progression: Early Years Educator Level 3 Diploma

“I have the confidence now to progress from a Support Worker to a Fa mily Worker for Children with special needs.

The rest of the group has given me confidence and supported me by providing advice as I a m setting up new systems at work from scratch.”

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• Tuesday 19 June 2018

** Amersham Children’s Centre

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Early Years Educator (EYE) Level 3 Diploma This qualification covers the essential knowledge and skills necessary to anyone working as an Early Years Educator, and expands on the mandatory criteria for Early Years Educators to provide a broad range of knowledge and skills. Learners will attend classroom learning for 1 day per week for two academic years. Learners will attend classroom learning of 1 day per week for two academic years • Learners will need good IT skills • An interview is required prior to your starting this course, please contact Rebecca.richens@reading.gov.uk for further details 27-Sept-2017

Wednesday

9:30 - 15:00

64 weeks

ND South

SRVEYE317F £2,882

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Certificate Have you recently begun volunteering or working in the school environment? This course can help you develop the skills needed to support children’s learning, work with the class teacher and develop knowledge of the school environment.

• To undertake this qualification you will need to be volunteering or working in a classroom environment for at least 6 hours per week.

• Progression: Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.

26-Sept-17

Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30

34 weeks Ranhiket Children’s Centre

RCVSTL217F

TBC

26-Sept-17

Tuesday 12:30 - 14:30

34 weeks ND South

SRVSTL217F

TBC

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma This qualification is for those members of the school workforce who directly support teaching and learning of pupils in schools in different areas of the curriculum. You may work with pupils in small groups or provide 1:1 support. You are able to support pupils to develop literacy and numeracy skills. In order to complete this qualification you need to be working for a minimum of 10 hours a week work in a classroom environment.

27-Sept-17

Wednesday

12:30 - 14:30

34 weeks

ND South

SRVSTL317F

TBC

Access to Higher Education Check our Access to Higher Education courses on pages 6 and 7

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Community Learning Partnerships and Subcontractors Community Learning at New Directions

Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN)

At New Directions we believe that everyone should have access to learning and that is why we organise courses in a variety of community venues including schools, children’s centres, community centres and Voluntary organisations.

New Directions leads the Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN). The Network currently has in excess of 40 member organisations. The Network is independently chaired and membership is open to any organisation delivering learning in Reading.

Delivering our informal Community Learning courses and employment services in your local community enables you to engage in further learning and helps to improve your quality of life and well-being and chances to gain employment.

RCLN member organisations offer a varied range of targeted and universal learning opportunities and employment support to different groups in Reading. They meet bi-monthly to share updates and develop partnership working.

Our Community Learning courses will help you to:

New Directions works with sub-contractors who annually bid for Community Learning funding to help their work with vulnerable adults.

Develop confidence and improve your well-being Re-connect with learning Follow on an interest and develop a hobby

The commissioning process takes place each year from mid-May to end June for provision to run during the following academic year.

Progress to formal courses and acquire a qualification Gain confidence to support your children at school Increase your chances to gain employment.

More info For further information or to join the Reading Community Learning Network contact jill.dray@reading.gov.uk

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Children’s Centres New Directions works in partnership with Children’s Centres in Reading to bring adult learning courses to you, these include: Ready Steady Nursery – enabling children to develop independence in readiness for nursery Webster Stratton Incredible Years parenting course for babies or toddlers Discover your local Children’s Centre today and get learning!

Caversham Children’s Centre Amersham Road, Reading RG4 5NA 0118 937 2575

GCSEs Employability Vocational Courses

Childcare costs Funded Crèche places might be available if you’re studying towards a qualification.

For further information check on page 47 under Childcare.

Ranikhet Children’s Centre Spey Road, Reading RG30 4ED 0118 937 5221

Southcote Children’s Centre

More info

85 Coronation Square, Reading RG30 3QP

If you would like more information regarding Children’s Centres and Family Information Services visit

East Reading Children’s Centre Sun Street Community Centre Sun Street, Reading RG1 3JX

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Computing & Technology Getting to know your Android Device Learn how to get around using mobile apps and develop your confidence in using your mobile phone/tablet 11-Nov-17

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

ND South

SRI139R

£46

12-Jan-18

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRI140R

£33

20-Apr-18

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRI141R

£33

Getting to know your Digital Camera Learn the parts of your digital camera and how to take great photos 31-Oct-17

Tuesday

12:30 - 14:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRI142R

£73

09-Jan-18

Tuesday

12:30 - 14:30

2 weeks

ND South

SRI143R

£33

17-Apr-18

Tuesday

12:30 - 14:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRI144R

£73

Entry level - ICT Introduction to Functional Skills Basic IT skills course at entry level preparing you for progression to Functional Skills IT qualifications.

You will complete the following: using the internet, word processing, text and numbers, editing images, email – you will send, receive, reply to and delete email messages 06-Oct-17

Wed & Fri

9:30 - 11:30

5 weeks

SITE*

SYVITE317F

£225

Level 1 ICT Functional Skills This course provides a thorough grounding in ICT for those who already have some knowledge. Topics you will cover include: using internet and email, safety on line, word processing, Excel spreadsheets 24-Nov-17

Wed & Fri

9:30 - 11:30

12 weeks

SITE*

SYVFS117F

£168

Level 2 ICT Functional Skills This course provides a more advanced look at ICT for those who already have significant knowledge. Topics you will cover include: using internet and email, safety on line, word processing, excel spreadsheets 23-Mar-18

Wed & Fri

9:30 - 11:30

12 weeks

* Southcote Youth and Community Centre

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SITE*

SYVFS217F

£168

IT courses at a glance Course

Level

Accredited

Digital Communication Skills

Basic

No

Develop Digital Skills

Build on basic IT skills

Getting to know your Android device

Pre-requisites

Duration

Progression

• Might need interview

5 weeks

Discuss with tutor

No

• Completed Digital Comm skills

5 weeks

To accredited course

Basic

No

• Own an Android Various device (phone durations or tablet)

Discuss with tutor

Intro to Functional Skills ICT

Entry level – for those going on to Functional Skills ICT Level 1

Yes portfolio

• Interview

5 weeks

Functional Skills ICT Level 1

Functional Skills ICT Level 1

Intermediate

Yes - exam

• Interview

12 weeks

Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Intermediate/ advanced

Yes - exam

• Functional Skills ICT level 1

Twice weekly 12 weeks

Discuss with tutor

Confidence in IT for Job Seekers

This course is not in the guide, if you’d like further information please call us on 0345 842 0012

5 weeks

Any basic/ entry level course

• Interview • Basic IT skills • In receipt of certain benefits • Interview

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Cookery Bread Making Practical hands-on course to learn about the bread making process, ingredients, kneading, proofing and shaping. No prior baking experience necessary 31-Oct-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRH143R

£73

9-Jan-18

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRH144R

£73

17-Apr-18

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRH145R

£73

Cake Baking for Beginners The course will cover all of the basic skills and techniques you will need to bake various types of sponge cakes and scones 25-Sep-17

Monday

9:30 - 11:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRH146R

£60

8-Jan-18

Monday

9:30 - 11:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRH147R

£60

16-Apr-18

Monday

9:30 - 11:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRH148R

£60

Cake Decorating for All The course will cover basic skills and techniques to successfully cover and decorate cakes in a fun and exciting way. Suitable for anyone from complete beginners to those with a little prior experience 2-Nov-17

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

6 weeks

ND South

SRH153R

£86

Cooking Around the World Come and experience cookery around the world with our demo and taster sessions (Greek, Indian, Mexican and Thai)

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30-Oct-17

Monday

19:30 - 21:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRH154R

£60

8-Jan-18

Monday

19:30 - 21:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRH155R

£60

16-Apr-18

Monday

19:30 - 21:30

4 weeks

ND South

SRH156R

£60

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Spanish Cooking Learn about traditional Spanish ingredients and how to create delicious Spanish dishes and tapas 30-Oct-17

Monday

12:00 - 14:00

5 weeks

ND South

SRH157R

£73

19-Feb-18

Monday

12:00 - 14:00

5 weeks

ND South

SRH158R

£73

16-Apr-18

Monday

12:00 - 14:00

5 weeks

ND South

SRH159R

£73

ND South

SRH160R

£46

ND South

SRH161R

£46

Spring Cupcake Baking and Decorating Bake and decorate your cupcakes with spring themes 21-Apr-18

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

Winter Cupcake Baking and Decorating Learn techniques to decorate cupcakes with a winter festive touch.

11-Nov-17

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

“Our tutor is brilliant, very motivating. She is aware of where each learner is, and what they need to do.”

Learner on a Community Learning course

Want to learn a language?

Check our Modern Foreign Language courses on pages 34 and 35

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Crafts Crochet for Beginners This course will introduce you to basic crochet techniques including chain, treble crochet, slip knot and many others to create your own projects 2-Nov-17

Thursday

19:30- 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA100R

£73

Flower Arranging: Basics and Beyond You will learn and practice a range of floral techniques to create various types of bouquets for different occasions and uses for your personal enjoyment 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA101R

£73

28-Sep-17

Thursday

9:30 - 11:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA102R

£73

Flower Arranging: Seasonal Designs Build on the basics, to create flower designs from your garden: Autumn, Halloween and Christmas wreaths for your home 31-Oct-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA103R

£73

2-Nov-17

Thursday

9:30 - 11:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA104R

£73

Jewellery Making Learn to sculpt and model handmade jewellery using basic tools and techniques 1-Nov-17

Wednesday

12:30 - 14:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA105R

£73

10-Jan-18

Wednesday

12:30 - 14:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA106R

£73

18-Apr-18

Wednesday

12:30 - 14:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA107R

£73

ND South

SRA108R

£140

Knitting for Beginners Learn the art of knitting and get started on a simple project 28-Sep-17

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10 weeks

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Scrapbooking This course will introduce you to new and exciting creative skills that will help you to bring your photos, pictures and keepsakes to life 28-Sep-17

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA109R

£140

Upholstery Practice and develop your skills to restore and repair upholstered furniture. Previous knowledge will be an advantage, but beginners are welcome 25-Sep-17

Monday

9:30 - 12:00

30 weeks

ND South

SRA252R

£509

27-Sep-17

Wednesday

9:30 - 12:00

30 weeks

ND South

SRA113R

£509

Upholstery Workshop One day workshop to introduce you to the art of restoring and repairing upholstered furniture 11-Nov-17

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

ND South

SRA114R

£46

21-Apr-18

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

ND South

SRA115R

£46

Upholstery Summer School A 3 day intensive introduction to the art of refurbishing old pieces of furniture and bring them back to life 9-Jul-18

Mon. to Wed. 9:30 - 16:00

3 days

ND South

SRA116R

£137

“My teacher is very easy to talk to, very encouraging and good at explaining.”

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Creative Writing Short Story Writing Learn how to develop your writing skills and produce a complete short story 29-Sep-17

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRL209R

£140

12-Jan-18

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRL210R

£140

20-Apr-18

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRL211R

£140

Tarot for creativity and self-exploration Learn to read The Tarot and discover how it can be used as a tool for creativity, self-exploration and personal development 3-Nov-17

Friday

12:30 - 14:30

5 weeks

Emmer Green NRL215R

£73

Ways into creative writing A course to help aspiring writers and artists discover their creativity, or get out of a creative rut 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRL212R

£140

9-Jan-18

Tuesday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRL213R

£140

17-Apr-18

Tuesday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRL214R

£140

Want to learn English?

For English courses see page 26

Enrol online today Save time and enter your personal details once by enrolling online quickly, safely and securely at www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

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Drawing and Painting Drawing and Painting for All This course allows you to explore a wide range of drawing and painting media and a variety of subjects 25-Sep-17

Monday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRA162R

£140

27-Sep-17

Wednesday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRA165R

£140

8-Jan-18

Monday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRA163R

£140

10-Jan-18

Wednesday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRA166R

£140

16-Apr-18

Monday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRA164R

£140

18-Apr-18

Wednesday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Emmer Green NRA167R

£140

Drawing for the Terrified This step by step approach makes drawing and watercolour painting both achievable and enjoyable for the complete beginner 29-Sep-17

Friday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Avenue Centre WRA168R

£140

12-Jan-18

Friday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Avenue Centre WRA169R

£140

20-Apr-18

Friday

9:30 - 11:30

10 weeks

Avenue Centre WRA170R

£140

1 week

ND South

Greeting Cards in Watercolour Create the perfect card using watercolours 21-Apr-18

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

SRA171R

£46

“I always enjoy my art classes.”

Learner on a Drawing and Painting course

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Dressmaking & Sewing Design your own Skirt Learn how to design your own skirt patterns 27-Sep-17

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA172R

£140

ND South

SRA173R

£140

ND South

SRA174R

£140

Design your own Trousers Learn how to design your own patterns for trousers and jeans 10-Jan-18

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

Design your own Blouse Learn how to design your own patterns for blouses and shirts 18-Apr-18

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

General Dressmaking Choose your own sewing project and work on it in a friendly environment.

25-Sept-17

Monday

12:00 - 14:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA235R

£140

26-Sep-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA175R

£140

27-Sep-17

Wednesday

14:30 - 16:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA240R

£140

8-Jan-18

Monday

12:00 - 14:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA236R

£140

9-Jan-18

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA176R

£140

10-Jan-18

Wednesday

14:30 - 16:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA241R

£140

16-April-18

Monday

12:00 - 14:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA237R

£140

17-Apr-18

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA177R

£140

18-Apr-18

Wednesday

14:30 - 16:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA242R

£140

Get to know your overlocker Learn all about your overlocker to get that great finish to your garment

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30-Oct-17

Tuesday

12.00 - 14.00

3 weeks

ND South

SRA178R

£46

19-Feb-18

Tuesday

12.00 - 14.00

3 weeks

ND South

SRA179R

£46

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Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Get the most out of your sewing machine and sew without problems 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRA180R

£33

9-Jan-18

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRA181R

£33

17-Apr-18

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRA182R

£33

Mending and Alterations Learn how to alter and repair garments to lengthen their life cycle 31-Oct-17

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRA183R

£33

09-Feb-18

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRA184R

£33

17-Apr-18

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

2 weeks

ND South

SRA185R

£33

Start Sewing Beginners Learn how to use a sewing machine and practice essential sewing skills - to make your own garment 25-Sept-17

Monday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA243R

£73

26-Sept-17

Tuesday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA238R

£73

6-Nov-17

Monday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA244R

£73

7-Nov-17

Tuesday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA186R

£73

8-Jan-18

Monday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA245R

£73

9-Jan-18

Tuesday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA187R

£73

19-Feb-18

Monday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA246R

£73

20-Feb-18

Tuesday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA188R

£73

15-Apr-18

Monday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA247R

£73

16-Apr-18

Tuesday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA189R

£73

04-June-18

Monday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA248R

£73

05-June-18

Tuesday

14.30 - 16.30

5 weeks

ND South

SRA239R

£73

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English & Maths English and Maths qualifications are fully-funded for learners aged 19+ who have not yet achieved their GCSE at grade C or above regardless of any other qualifications they may have. This means there are no fees payable. (Please note that this is subject to residency requirements)

We offer 3 types of qualification: • GCSE Maths Foundation Tier and GCSE English are recognised as a full Level 2 qualification, a requirement to access many further and higher learning courses.

You will be assessed by formal examination in May/June 2018.

• Functional Skills are qualifications in English and Maths that equip learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully. The qualifications are available across five levels (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2) to help develop your English and Maths skills. You may be assessed by formal or informal assessments. Functional Skills qualifications are key stepping stones in preparing for GCSE qualifications.

• English and Maths Progression Awards are bite-sized units that focus on specific skills you want to develop. The Awards are designed to support your learning in a flexible and personalized manner. Available at five levels (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2), the Progression Awards can help you to progress towards further accreditation such as Functional Skills or GCSE. You will build a portfolio of evidence to gain your qualification.

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Vocational courses

If you would like to book a place at any of the interview and assessment sessions or to find out more information then call 0345 842 0012

Check our Vocational courses on pages 8, 12, 13 and 16

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English and Maths courses are available across all of our centres and include daytime and evening classes Our Classes: • Functional Skills and Progression Awards last for 2 hours, once a week.

• Functional Skills and Progression Awards last for 2 hours, once a week.

• Class sizes are small and focused at a particular Level so you will not feel out of your depth • Before joining a class we will assess your needs so we can allocate you to the most suitable class. Please contact us to book an assessment slot

English and maths – Interview and Assessment dates: GCSE Maths and English 11-July-17

Tuesday

10:00 - 13:00

ND South

12-July-17

Wednesday

10:00 - 12:00

Avenue Centre, Tilehurst

GCSE Maths and English 8-Sept-17

Friday

10:00 - 13:00

ND South

12-Sept-17

Tuesday

17:00 - 19:00

ND South

English and Maths 12-Sept-17

Tuesday

10:00 - 19:00

ND South

13-Sept-17

Wednesday

10:00 - 13:00

Avenue Centre, Tilehurst

14-Sept-17

Thursday

10:00 - 14:00

ND South

Start Dates: • GCSE classes will start week beginning Monday 18th September 2017 • All other English and Maths classes will begin Monday 25th September 2017.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are for people whose first language is not English ESOL courses will: Give you the skills you need to help you settle into life and work in the UK. Prepare you to participate in daily life in Britain, visiting a doctor, talking to your neighbours, doing your shopping.

Explain about British culture, democracy, the rule of law, equality and diversity and sustainable living.

We offer a range of courses for all levels including intense Conversation classes where you will be able to focus on and develop your spoken language skills.

We also offer courses where you will study the English Language in depth. These courses will help you develop your: Reading and Writing skills

Vocabulary.

Grammar

Speaking and Listening skills.

These are accredited courses and you will work towards a City & Guilds qualification.

All courses are delivered by qualified teachers and will range from 1.5 hours to 4 hours per week.

You can study in the day time or evening at one of our centres or in community-based locations.

Fees range from ÂŁ80 to ÂŁ700 and are subject to change (more details will be provided at time of assessments)

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ESOL interview and assessment JULY 18-July-17

Tuesday

09:30 - 11:30

ND South

19-July-17

Wednesday

17:30 - 19:00

ND South

20-July-17

Thursday

09:30 - 11:30

Avenue Centre, Tilehurst

SEPTEMBER 12-Sept-17

Tuesday

09:30 - 11:30

ND South

12-Sept-17

Tuesday

17:30 - 19:00

ND South

13-Sept-17

Wednesday

09:30 - 11:30

Avenue Centre, Tilehurst

14-Sept-17

Thursday

09:30 - 11:30

ND South

You MUST bring the following with you: • Passport and any visas (if you hold a spouse visa please also bring your spouse’s passport and marriage documentation) • A form of payment to pay for the course (cheque, cash or Debit/Credit card). Please note the down payment will cost up to £100 • If you are unemployed, actively seeking work and receiving benefits, please bring evidence of those benefits.

• Learners who are unemployed and learning ESOL to help them get a job may be entitled to a free course.

“Now that my English is better, I have had the confidence to learn to drive and I a m more independent now.”

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Essential Job Skills - Award in Employability This course is suitable for anyone wanting an intensive course to support them back into work. You will gain the I.T. skills to be able to email, use Universal Jobmatch, start a CV and prepare job applications. You will also gain experience in interview preparation and practice, all the basics for successful job searching.

Progression: After this course improve your employability by completing a volunteering course, please see page 8.

• 1 week intensive course • Delivered at New Directions Central Library • Only available to those on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) (WRAG) and Universal Credit • 18-Sept-17 • 25-Sept-17 • 2-Oct-17 • 9-Oct-17 • 16-Oct-17 • 30-Oct-17 • 6-Nov-17 • 13-Nov-17 • 20-Nov-17 • 27-Nov-17 • 4-Dec-17 • 11-Dec-17 • 8-Jan-18 • 15-Jan-18 • 22-Jan-18 • 29-Jan-18 • 5-Feb-18 • 19-Feb-18

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• 26-Feb-18 • 5-Mar-18 • 12-Mar-18 • 19-Mar-18 • 9-April-18 • 16-April-18 • 23-April-18 • 30-April-18 • 7-May-18 • 14-May-18 • 21-May-18 • 4-June-18 • 11-June-18 • 18-June-18 • 25-June-18 • 2-July-18 • 9-July-18

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Vocational Information evenings Come along to find out about our vocational courses!

18:00 at our ND South Centre - where to find us page 50 Tuesday 13 June 2017 Tuesday 12 September 2017 Tuesday 19 June 2018

“This course has helped us to get employment, change career, and feel more confident with developing interview techniques.”

Learner on an Employability course

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WHO? Anyone aged 16-24 years WHEN? 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday WHERE? Elevate Reading, Floor 3, The Library, Abbey Square

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Health and Well-being Indian Head Massage Learn the art of Indian head massage to treat your family and friends 11-Jan-18

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRH191R

£140

19-Apr-18

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRH192R

£140

10 weeks

ND South

SRH193R

£140

Intro to Basic Massage Therapies Learn the technique of basic massage therapies 28-Sep-17

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

Introduction to Coaching Learn the art of coaching and improve your personal self 28-Sep-17

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRH194R

£73

19-Apr-18

Thursday

19:30 - 21:30

5 weeks

ND South

SRH195R

£73

Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness This course will enable you to become mindful, live in the present moment and reduce your stress 11-Nov-17

Saturday

10:00 - 16:00

1 week

ND South

SRH196R

£46

“The class has had a positive impact on my health as I feel happier. The staff are helpful especially with regard to work” Learner on a Community Learning course

Reading Sport and Leisure Regular activity can help you look good and feel great, so put some fun into your week and visit your local Reading Sport and Leisure centres.

For further details visit www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

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Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN) New Directions leads the Reading Community Learning Network (RCLN). The network currently has in excess of 36 member organisations. The network is independently chaired. Membership is open to any organisation delivering learning in Reading.

RCLN member organisations offer a varied range of targeted and universal learning opportunities and employment support to different groups in Reading.

New Directions works with sub-contractors who annually bid for Community Learning funding to help their work with vulnerable adults. The commissioning process takes place each year from mid May to end June for provision to run during the following academic year.

RCLN If you would like more information or are interested in bidding for this funding contact 0345 842 0012

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Languages British Sign Language Level 1 Award This course will develop the basic ability to communicate with deaf people using British Sign Language.

The course leads to the Level 1 Award in BSL, accredited by the Signature awarding organisations 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

32 weeks

ND South

SRBSL196F

£238

SRLF197R

£207

French Beginners Module 1 This course is for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of French 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

ND South

27-Sep-17

Wednesday

9:30 - 11:30

15 weeks

Avenue Centre WRLF227R

£207

£207

French Beginners Module 2 Suitable if you have completed French beginners Module 1 20-Feb-17

Tuesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

ND South

21-Feb-17

Wednesday

9:30 - 11:30

15 weeks

Avenue Centre WRLF228R

SRLF198R

£207

Avenue Centre WRLF199R

£408

French Conversation and Culture Develop your confidence in applying your French conversation skills 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

12:00 - 14:00

30 weeks

German Beginners Module 1 This course is for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of German 27-Sep-17

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

Avenue Centre WRLG200R

£207

Avenue Centre WRLG201R

£207

German Beginners Module 2 Suitable if you have completed German beginners Module 1 21-Feb-18

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15 weeks

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German Culture and Conversation Develop your confidence in applying your German conversation skills 28-Sep-17

Thursday

9:30 - 11:30

30 weeks

Avenue Centre WRLG202R

£408

Italian Beginners Module 1 This course is for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of Italian 27-Sep-17

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

ND South

SRLI203R

£207

ND South

SRLI204R

£207

ND South

SRLI205R

£408

SRLS225R

£207

Italian Beginners Module 2 Suitable if you have completed Italian beginners Module 1 22-Feb-18

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

Italian Culture and Conversation Develop your confidence in applying your Italian conversation skills 28-Sep-17

Thursday

9:30 - 11:30

30 weeks

Spanish Beginners Module 1 This course is for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of Spanish 26-Sep-17

Tuesday

9:30 - 11:30

15 weeks

ND South

27-Sep-17

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

Avenue Centre WRLS206R

£207

£207

Spanish Beginners Module 2 Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners Module 1 20-Feb-18

Tuesday

9:30 - 11:30

15 weeks

ND South

21-Feb-18

Wednesday

19:30 - 21:30

15 weeks

Avenue Centre WRLS207R

SLRS226R

£207

ND South

£408

Spanish Culture and Conversation Develop your confidence in applying your Spanish conversation skills 27-Sep-17

Wednesday

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30 weeks

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SLRS208R

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Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (ARAR) The BIIAB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing is the recognised qualification for front-line staff working on licensed premises, who are authorised to sell alcohol. In order to sell alcohol in England and Wales individuals must either be a Personal License Holder or Authorised by a Personal Licence Holder.

For a Personal License Holder to authorise someone to sell alcohol on their behalf, they must train that person to a suitable level.

Training records must demonstrate that they understand the legal implications of the sale of alcohol, have the knowledge to promote the licensing objectives and recognise their individual duty to sell alcohol responsibly.

Course Duration

1 day

The BIIB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing is a nationally recognised qualification which demonstrates that a suitable level of training has been achieved.

The ARAR qualification also affords some protection to the personal license holder, Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) and premises license holders by strengthening the defence of due diligence in relation to the actions of their employees; where future prosecutions or a premises license review may affect continued operations and/or result in significant financial penalties. The course is delivered by Reading Borough Council’s Senior Trading Standards officer.

Assessment

Course Fee

Multiple Choice Exam (the pass mark is 17/25)

ÂŁ75 per learner (includes the BIIAB course handbook and exam)

Want to learn how to cook?

Check our cookery courses on pages 18 and 19

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Supported Learning

Ceramics Learn the basic skills of pottery and make lovely things for your family and friends 25-Sep-17

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA213R

£140

29-Sep-17

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA216R

£140

8-Jan-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA214R

£140

12-Jan-18

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA217R

£140

16-Apr-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRA215R

£140

20-Apr-18

Friday

10:00 - 12:00

10 weeks

ND South

SRA218R

£140

Cookery Learn to make tasty healthy food, whilst being safe in the kitchen 28-Sep-17

Thursday

13:30 - 15:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRC2019R

£140

11-Jan-18

Thursday

13:30 - 15:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRC220R

£140

19-Apr-18

Thursday

13:30 - 15:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRC221R

£140

Skills Builder Learn to further develop your life skills and confidence in a fun and engaging environment 25-Sep-17

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRS232R

£140

26-Feb-18

Monday

12:30 - 14:30

10 weeks

ND South

SRS233R

£140

“I a m happier in my role as a carer now and other people have noticed that I a m better at filling in forms and do the reports needed at work.”

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Advanced Learner Loans These loans are government funded to help you to pay the tuition fees charged by colleges and training organisations.

Most learners aged 19 and over, studying at level 3 to 6, will qualify for these loans from the UK Government.

You can apply for a loan from May 2017 for courses starting between 1 August 2017 and 31 July 2018.

Look out for the logo to Identify which courses this applies to.

Enrolling on an eligible course at Level 3 to Level 6 which includes: A Levels, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, other Diplomas and Certificates, Advanced Apprenticeships or Higher Apprenticeships.

Please note that Advanced Learner Loans are not available on all level 3 courses. If in doubt, please contact our Customer Relations team on 0345 842 0012. www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/ overview

When will I need to start repaying my loan?

How do I qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan?

Aged 19 or over on the first day of your course (there’s no upper age-limit) and starting your course on or after 1 August 2017.

Living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years immediately before this.

Repayments will start from the April following the completion of your course, and there is no need to repay until then.

You will only start making repayments when your income is more than £404 per week, £1750 per month or £21,000 per year.

Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete a higher education course.

This means you don’t have to repay it.

Studying with a college or training organisation in England approved for public funding.

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Advanced Learner Loan How much can I borrow?

You can borrow any amount from the minimum loan of £300 up to the full loan amount in the course description.

How much will the repayment be?

You will only pay back 9% of any income above £21,000 a year.

For example, if you were earning £25,000 a year, then the monthly loan repayment would be £30.

How much interest will be charged on the loan?

Interest will be based on inflation (Retail Price Index or RPI). Depending on your income and whether or not you are still studying or you have completed your course, your interest will be calculated on a sliding scale, from RPI or RPI plus three per cent.

What happens if I change my mind/withdraw?

If you do leave, then your loan will stop and you will only need to pay your loan for the sessions you have attended. You will, however, lose your deposit or upfront fee that you will have paid to us when you enrolled.

Please do come and speak to our Customer Relations Officers if you are thinking of leaving as we can help you talk through your options.

How do I find out more?

We have a Learner Loan fact sheet, which gives full information on your options, covering the following areas: repayments, interest, eligibility, how to apply and how to enrol.

The government have also set up an impartial and free financial advice service: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk Alternatively, visit the Government’s website: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

Access to Higher Education courses Do you want to go to University but don’t have the right qualifications?

Then have a look at our new HE Access courses on pages 6 & 7 Maybe you missed doing traditional qualifications at school or you have just been out of education for a long time, maybe you have settled in this country and your qualifications are not recognised. Whatever the reason, it is not too late. Our HE Access courses can give you a route back into learning and provide a bridge to Higher Education.

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Funding Information Are you eligible for fully funded courses?

Unemployed * 19+

19-23

Other 24+

No fee

Fee payable

Fee payable

Essential Skills English and Maths

No fee Fully Funded

No fee Fully Funded

No fee Fully Funded

English Language and Maths GCSE (not achieved A*-C)

No fee Fully Funded

No fee Fully Funded

No fee Fully Funded

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Learning up to and including Level 2

No fee Fully Funded

No fee Fully Funded

Fee payable Part Funded

Provision to progress to Level 2

No fee Fully Funded

No fee Fully Funded

Tuition fee (co-funded)

Level 2

No fee Fully funded

No fee-If First full Level 2 OR Tuition fee (co-funded)

Fee payable Part funded Tuition fee (co-funded)

Level 3

Fee payable (may be eligible for Advanced Learner Loan)

No fee – if First full Level 3 OR Advanced Learner Loan

Fee payable (may be eligible for Advanced Learner Loan)

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Advanced Learner Loans For further information on Advanced Learner Loans, see pages 38 and 39

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Enrolling and Paying for your course Enrolling on a course

Helping you with fees

You must pay your course fee when you enrol unless your course is fully funded. Fees shown are all inclusive, unless otherwise stated.

If you are not eligible for full funding, and you are attending an accredited course (one that leads to a qualification or an exam) financial assistance may be available to help cover course costs, material costs and help with the cost of childcare.

You may need to pay other costs depending on your course, for example:

Financial help might be available for customers who meet the eligibility requirements of our funders.

• Exams • Professional body registration/membership

Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will receive support and the scale of support may vary.

• Books • Materials

How courses are funded Many courses at New Directions are partly funded by the UK Government via the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and partly by you, the learner.

Courses that lead to a qualification are generally subsidised by up to 50% (co-funded) by the ESFA. Due to the way the government funds our concessionary learners, we reserve the right to limit the number of funded and co-funded places on any course and/or change the guidelines on entitlement to concessionary fees mid-academic year.

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More Info We are committed to making our courses affordable to as wide a group as possible.

If you are interested in enrolling on a course and are worried about paying the fees, or if you have any questions, please contact our Customer Relations Team on 0345 842 0012

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Does my course have exam fees?

Advanced Learner Loans

Exam fees are included in the course fee, unless otherwise stated. Unfortunately we are unable to refund exam fees, including any re-sit exam fees paid.

A government loan is available for those aged 19 and over (and resident in the UK) to help cover the costs of studying for eligible level three qualifications or above.

How do I qualify for co-funded fees and what evidence do I need to provide?

For full details on Advanced Learner Loans please see pages 38 and 39.

You will need to provide official evidence that you are: • Receiving Employment Support/ Jobseeker’s Allowance: evidence could be a recent letter from Jobcentre Plus/Department for Work and Pensions confirming that you receive this benefit (we cannot accept Jobseeker’s Allowance appointment booklets) • Receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support (means tested): evidence could be a recent letter from your local authority or housing association/landlord confirming that you are receiving this benefit.

• Receiving Income Support, Pension Guarantee Credit or Universal Credit (conditions apply): evidence could be a recent letter from DWP or Jobcentre Plus confirming that you are receiving this benefit.

The government is phasing in Universal Credit to replace a number of existing benefits.

Certain conditions may apply, so if you’re unsure, ask the Customer Relations Officers on 0345 842 0012 or email thecroteam@reading.gov.uk

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Please note that we cannot accept Incapacity Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, Child Tax Credit or Carer’s Allowance.

At the time of enrolment, your evidence must:

• Be dated within the last six months • Cover the start date of your course • Show your name as a claimant.

If you are enrolling online or by telephone, we will need to see evidence of your benefit before the course starts or within two weeks of enrolment, whichever is sooner.

If you are enrolling in person, we will need to see your evidence when you enrol.

We will scan a copy of your evidence, and keep this on file. Your evidence will be valid for any future concessionary enrolments, for up to six months, depending on the date of your letter.

If you work and have a very low income, but are not entitled to pay the concessionary fee, you may be able to apply for help towards part of the fee. Our Customer Relations Officers can provide further information.

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I’m an international student, what fees do I need to pay?

What happens if my course is cancelled?

New Directions doesn’t receive any government funding for international students, and therefore we need to charge a higher fee, (known as the overseas fee). This is usually double the full published course fee.

We are committed to ensuring that every course takes place however there are times when we might need to cancel a course, for example if a tutor is unavailable or if we can’t recruit enough learners for the course to run.

In order to pay the published home fees, you will need to have been:

If we do need to cancel your course, and can’t offer a suitable alternative we will refund you in full.

• Ordinarily resident in the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) for three years preceding the start of the course.

We won’t be able to refund you if we need to change the tutor for your course.

• AND be a UK/EEA citizen or have unrestricted right of abode in the UK. Please note that there are a small number of exceptions, so please do ask the Customer Relations team who can advise on your particular circumstances.

Unfortunately, sometimes we have to cancel a class for reasons beyond our control, for example industrial action or severe weather.

In these situations we cannot accept liability or issue refunds. Once you have booked onto a course your enrolment is binding and payment must be made.

What can I do if I cannot provide the evidence that you need?

Course Cancellations and Refunds

Please contact our Customer Relations Officers on 0345 8420 0012 or email thecroteam@reading.gov.uk

Partial refunds are only given for:

We have a form that we can give you for you to take to your local authority or Jobcentre Plus to get it stamped and signed and we will accept this as evidence of the benefit that you are receiving.

Unfortunately, if we do not receive evidence of your entitlement to a concession we will need to charge you the full fee for your course.

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• Long-term Learner sickness (including pregnancy-related illness), and written proof from a Doctor is required; this refund is pro-rata.

• Withdrawal from a course if submitted to the New Directions Customer Relations Team at least 14 working days prior to the start of the course.

• All partial refunds are subject to a £25 Administration Fee.

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Saturday Workshops 10:00 to 16:00 Upholstery Workshop

11-Nov-17

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Upholstery Workshop

21-Apr-18

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Ceramics in Spring Workshop

21-Apr-18

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Winter Festive Ceramics Workshop

11-Nov-17

£55

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Getting to know your Android Device

11-Nov-17

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Cake Decorating for Beginners

11-Nov-17

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Spring Cupcake Baking and Decorating

21-Apr-18

£46

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Winter Cupcake Baking and Decorating

11-Nov-17

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Greeting Cards in Water Colour

21-Apr-18

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Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness

11-Nov-17

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Booking your place Make sure you enrol early to ensure your place. Popular courses fill up quickly so you might miss out. Also, if a class hasn’t got enough people enrolled on it we sometimes have to cancel it before the start of term – please enrol early to ensure the class goes ahead. To enrol visit www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk or call 0345 842 0012

Bike Maintenance courses AvantiCycling, the specialist in cycle training, are running Bike Maintenance courses across Reading. The course covers: Bike sizing and picking Tyre and wheel maintenance

Checking and fixing brakes Fixing common gear problems

Course fee £10 for 2 hours For further information check www.avanticycling.co.uk or contact us at info@avanticycling.co.uk

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Reading Libraries Libraries are free to join and use and open throughout Reading Our libraries provide: • Books: on a wide range of subjects, supporting study from primary school to undergraduate level as well as individual interests and hobbies.

• E-books: a wide range of fiction and non-fiction that can be downloaded to multiple devices.

• Online learning resources: a range of online courses as well as the Times Digital Archive and Britannica Online.

• Adult Education 19+: In partnership with New Directions, Reading’s Adult and Community Learning, we are offering adult education courses in some of our libraries. These include accredited English and Maths courses as well as a range of Conversational English courses for speakers of other languages.

• Rhymetime: singing with rhymes is a great for language development, strengthening the bond between you and your baby and helping them to understand the world around them.

It is also a great way for you to meet other parents!

• Events: we run a variety of talks and workshops throughout the year.

• Local Studies Illustrations: our collection can be viewed online through the library catalogue.

• Internet & word-processing: library members can access PCs for internet and use of Microsoft Office software free in any branch. You will also be able to print as all our PCs have access to a colour printer.

Help & Advice You can also ask our staff for help getting online or drop In for advice from one of our Digital Volunteers. Ask at your nearest branch for details or find out more about us at our website! www.reading.gov.uk/libraries

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Information and Learner Services Learners with additional needs New Directions is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and aim to make the most of every student’s learning opportunities.

It is important to us that learners with disabilities and learning difficulties feel welcome and are supported throughout their time at New Directions.

• Fully accessible building and facilities.

All additional support is based on individual need and assessment of how we can best help.

• Individual help from a Learner Support Worker (LSW).

We will try to provide teaching materials in a suitable format, including digitally, large print or audio.

Additional support may be provided in the form of one-to-one, where a Learner Support Worker (LSW) would be allocated. Also, where appropriate and sufficient evidence is available we can offer access arrangements for exams. For exams access arrangements: • Let your tutor know your needs as soon as possible. Some support arrangements and adjustments take longer to arrange with the awarding organisations.

• Provide your tutor up to date evidence at the start of your course.

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• Hearing Loops.

• Personalised resources for learners who are blind or visually impaired.

• Help from a Learner Volunteer.

• Adaptations to resources for learners with dyslexia e.g. coloured overlays etc.

• Support for learners with mental health disorders.

• Specialised IT equipment is available including: adapted keyboards, tracker balls, joysticks, arm and foot rests.

More info For more information on Learner Support or to book an assessment please contact learner.support@reading.gov.uk

Dyslexia Support

Volunteers

If you think that your reading, writing and spelling skills are letting you down, we might be able to help.

New Directions is always looking for new volunteers to help our learners to fulfil their potential in the classroom.

New Directions offer a Dyslexia course to support your literacy needs. The course is a blend of group activities and individual use of the IDL (Indirect Dyslexia Learning) computer programme.

If you have a passion for helping others to achieve then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. Our volunteers give invaluable support to learners on a wide range of courses including Maths, English, ESOL and Community learning.

An assessment of dyslexic tendencies will be necessary before enrolling on this course.

We would like to recruit more volunteers to join our team and work alongside qualified and professional tutors.

Group activities include:

All volunteers will be able to attend a comprehensive induction which will give an insight into what support our learners need and how we run our friendly inclusive courses.

Please contact learner.support@reading.gov.uk

• Advice on helpful learning strategies, including spelling strategies, letter patterns and sounds.

• Proofreading – looking for and correcting mistakes.

• Planning and organising written work • Please contact us with evidence at the start of your course.

For other courses, please talk to your tutor if you want them to be aware that you are dyslexic and want to discuss materials or any other adjustments.

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Childcare New Directions doesn’t have a crèche or childcare on their premises, however we might be able to offer you help to pay for registered childcare if you are attending an accredited course.

If you have a low income, ask our Customer Relations Officers about financial assistance that may be available.

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Information and Learner Services Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Community advisors

Our Information, advice and guidance service provides confidential impartial one to one support, workshops to individuals.

Would you like to make a positive contribution to adult education? Join our Community Learning and Skills Advisory Board (CLSAB).

As well as general advice and action planning to set you on your way we can help you with aspects of the job search and application process, identify support to which you may be entitled and identify learning opportunities to help you succeed.

Advisors are appointed by the CLSAB body to represent community interests in the context of an adult learning service. There isn’t one type of person best suited to becoming an advisor and you don’t need a qualification to do so. The most important qualities are an interest in adult education and a desire to contribute to the life of New Directions.

You don’t need to be enrolled on a New Directions course to use this service but you will need to register with us by filling in one of our enrolment forms.

Self-Service Job Search Register with New Directions to attend a short Introduction and start using our range of support facilities to help you while looking for a job; internet job search, printing and photo copying and use of telephone for job search, local media advertising job vacancies and local labour market information.

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The CLSAB body meets around 6 times per year and is an integral part of setting the mission and strategic direction of the New Directions service and scrutinising its performance.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a community advisor in post-compulsory education, email us to thecroteam@reading.gov.uk

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Opening times ICT, Internet and Website

Mondays: 9:00 – 17:00 (Term time only) Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00 19:00-21:30 (Term time only)

Learners without a computer or internet at home can book sessions at no extra cost at the Self-Service Job Search Centre at New Directions.

Fridays: 9:00 – 13:00 We are closed on Monday and Friday evenings.

We have our own website which contains more information (i.e. course descriptions, enrolment facilities) about all courses as soon as it becomes available. Check the website for news and to leave your feedback.

Stated opening times are subject to change throughout the academic year. See our website and social media posts for up to date opening times, or contact us on 0342 842 0012

Many courses also have a Moodle page – a place where your tutor will post news and handouts to support your learning.

Term dates 2017/18

Social Media

Winter: 25 - Sept - 17 to 15 - Dec - 2017 Spring: 8 - Jan - 2018 to 23 - Mar - 2018 Summer: 9 - Apr - 2018 to 08 - Jun - 2018

Follow New Directions latest trends on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media platforms:

Some courses might have shorter or longer terms. Make sure you confirm term dates with your tutor and/or reception.

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New Directions will be closed for enrolments and teaching on the following dates:

/newdirectionsreading @newdirections

• 25 & 26 December 2017 • 1 January 2018 • 30 March & 2 April 2018 • 7 & 28 May 2018 • 27 August 2018

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Meeting the needs of the people of Reading for Learning & Employment Whether you would like to learn a new skill or are interested in getting back to work, gaining a new qualiďŹ cation or improving your career prospects - we offer support and a great range of courses to meet your needs.

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