01454 864613 [email protected] South Gloucestershire Community Learning
Free* courses for adults *Subject to eligibility
September 2018 – July 2019 Learn part-time in your local area
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Education & Skills Funding Agency
Who attends Where we work Community We work throughout South Gloucestershire, with a particular Learning courses? focus on: Our courses are written to meet the Cadbury Heath and Longwell needs of many different Green areas learners including: Filton area Kingswood and Hanham areas Learners who do not have a recent Patchway and the Stokes Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs grade C or above including Staple Hill area English and maths) Yate area Learners who are living with or have experienced emotional health difficulties More courses listed online! Learners who may be returning to Listings updated regularly learning or employment after a gap Visit the website at: in time Learners who may be seeking to www.southglos.gov.uk/ develop their skills to find education-and-learning/adult- employment or support children or and-community-education/ grandchildren in school Term dates 2018-19 Most of our courses are *FREE. 3 September – 26 October 2018 To attend one, you must be aged over 5 November – 21 December 2018 19 and: 7 January – 15 February 2019 have lived in the UK for at least three 25 February – 5 April 2019 years, or 23 April – 24 May 2019 be an EU citizen or from an EEA 3 June – 23 July 2019 country or be married to a UK / EU / EEA citizen or *Due to changes in the Education and Skills be a refugee or asylum seeker Funding Agency rules, some learners of ESOL and accredited Employability courses may need Some other people are also eligible – to pay a fee towards the cost of the course. However, other learners will still be eligible to please contact us for further advice. attend free. See pages 13 to 15 for courses and more information.
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Come to an Open Day to enrol Join us at your local library or community venue to find out more information, get advice and enrol on any course. To enrol, please bring some form of ID and your National Insurance number. We may ask you to complete a quiz that will help your tutor to help you.
Batch Community Centre Tuesday 4th September 1 to 3pm Tuesday 4th September 10 to12noon Bradley Stoke Library and Thursday 6th September 3.30 to 5.30pm Cadbury Heath Library Friday 7th September 10 to 12.30pm Filton Library Monday 10th September 10.30 to 12.30pm Hanham Library Thursday 6th September 10 to 12noon Wednesday 5th September 10 to 12.30pm Kingswood Library and Saturday 8th September 10 to 12noon Kingswood Lifestyle Centre Thursday 6th September 4 to 6pm Tuesday 4th September 4.30 to 6.30pm Patchway Library and Thursday 6th September 10.15 to 12.15pm Tuesday 4th September 3 to 5.30pm Staple Hill Library and Thursday 6th September 10 to 12noon Thornbury Library Wednesday 5th September 3 to 5.00pm Tuesday 4th September 10 to 12noon Yate Library and Thursday 6th September 6 to 8pm
Welcome to Community Learning!
Overcoming Barriers, Stretching Minds, Building Skills for the Future
Our Aims
We want learners: - to set goals towards their personal aspirations and recognise and value their achievements - to improve skills and gain qualifications in order to access employment or develop career prospects - to enjoy opportunities to make new connections and engage with other learners - to grow in confidence so that they can engage effectively and contribute to their communities - to inspire their families and friends with the pleasure and value of learning - to see learning as a positive experience and life long journey, seeking to continually develop and extend their skills, knowledge and understanding - to develop positive routines and approaches which transfer to future learning or work
Our Values
- We believe education makes a difference improving learners’ lives and the lives of their families. - We believe everyone should feel welcome and included in our classes. - We believe that everyone has something of value to contribute. - We believe education is a partnership between tutors and learners built on respect and shared goals.
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What learners say about our courses
“‘The most important fact that I have come to understand is that you are never too old to return to education. I have really enjoyed learning a whole new subject… The only barrier you need to overcome is yourself!” - Nick
"You can get quality training and ...meet some amazing people too!" Sally Ann
"I wanted to brush up on my skills, learn new things and thought it would look good on my CV" Alicia
"I have so enjoyed meeting new friends and the community that comes with the course and meeting like minded people" Jo
“Community Learning will add value to your life” -Yufang
Course Listings These are only some of the courses we will be running. Listings are updated regularly on the council website: www.southglos.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-and- community-education/
Bradley Stoke area
Into Work Intro to Office Skills Part 1: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 7th November runs until 5th December (5 weeks) Intro to Office Skills Part 2: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 9th January runs until 6th February 2019 (5 weeks) Intro to Health and Social Care: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 6.30 to 8.30pm Starts 26th September runs until 24th October (5 weeks)
Wellbeing Creative Writing for Wellbeing: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 3rd October runs until 28th November (8 weeks)
“Classes can help you to improve your English, be active and meet with people” Concepcion
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Cadbury Heath area
Computing and Digital Skills Computer Digital Skills for Work: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Fri 10 to 12noon Starts 12th October runs until 30th November (8 weeks)
English Improve your English: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks) Intro to Book writing: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 1 to 3pm Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks) Intro to Creative Writing: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 10 to 12noon Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks)
Into Work Exploring Job Skills for a New Direction: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Wed 10 to 1pm Starts 16th January runs until 13th February 2019 (5 weeks) Intro to Working in Early Years Childcare: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 10 to 12noon - Starts 28th February runs until 4th April 2019 (6 weeks)
Maths Improve your Maths: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Tues 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 25th September runs until 4th December (10 weeks)
Wellbeing Crafts for Communication: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Fri 1 to 3pm Starts 28th September runs until 7th December (10 weeks) Intro to Mindfulness: Longwell Green Community Centre, Fri 10 to 12noon Starts 28th September runs until 7th December (10 weeks) Exploring Mindfulness techniques: Willsbridge Mill, Fri 10 to 12noon Starts 26th April runs until 21st June 2019 (8 weeks) Knitting and Conversation Skills: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Fri 10 to 12noon Starts 28th September runs until 7th December (10 weeks) Personal Development Coaching: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Wed 10 to 1pm Starts 10th October runs until 21st November (6 weeks) Sewing for the Soul: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks)
“Very friendly environment. Learning is fun and interactive” Gayatri
Filton area
Computing and Digital Skills IT for Workplace: FACE, Mon 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 24th September runs until 3rd December 2018 (10 weeks) Intro to Microsoft Publisher: FACE, Mon 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 24th September runs until 19th November (8 weeks)
English Improve Your English: Filton Community Centre, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 19th September runs until 28th November (10 weeks)
Wellbeing Balance for Mind and Body: Filton Community Centre, Tues 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 25th September runs until 13th November (8 weeks) Painting for Expression: Filton Community Centre, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 8th November runs until 13th December (6 weeks)
Hanham area
Computing and Digital Skills Digital Skills for Beginners: Hanham Library, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks) Excel for Beginners: Hanham Library, Fri 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 28th September runs until 7th December (10 weeks) Improve your IT Skills for Work: Hanham Library, Wed 6.00 to 8.00pm Starts 7th November runs until 12th December (6 weeks) Improve your IT for the Workplace: Hanham Library, Wed 1 to 3pm Starts 16th January runs until 27th March 2019 (10 weeks)
Into Work Intro to Office Skills: Hanham Library, Wed 1 to 3pm Starts 7th November runs until 12th December (6 weeks)
"[Learning] has improved my confidence...to start a voluntary job and start a college course" Natalie
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Kingswood area
English Improve your English: Kingswood Civic Centre, Tuesday 1 to 3pm Starts 25th September runs until 4th December (10 weeks) Creative Writing for Wellbeing: Made for Ever, Wed 10 to 12noon Starts 16th January runs until 6th March 2019/1/19 (7 weeks)
Into Work Become your own Boss: Kingswood Civic Centre, Thurs 10 to 1pm Starts 28th February runs until 4th April 2019 (6 weeks) Intro to Working in Schools: Kingswood Civic Centre, Thurs 10 to 12.30pm Starts 17th January runs until 14th February 2019 (5 weeks)
Maths Improve your Maths: Kingswood Civic Centre, Tues 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 25th September runs until 4th December (10 weeks)
Wellbeing Wellbeing and Confidence Moving Forward: Made for Ever, Wed 10 to 12noon - Starts 7th November runs until 12th December (6 weeks) Intro to Mindfulness: Made for Ever, Fri 10 to 12noon Starts 18th January runs until 29th March 2019 (10 weeks)
Patchway area
Computing and Digital Skills IT for Beginners: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks)
English Brush up Your Grammar: Patchway Community Centre, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks) Functional Skills English: Patchway Community Centre, Tues 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 11th September runs until 5th March 2019 (21 weeks) Functional Skills English: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 13th September runs until 7th March 2019 (21 weeks) Improve Your English: Patchway Library, Wed 6.15 to 8.15pm Starts 19th September runs until 28th November (10 weeks) Improve Your English: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks) Writing for a Purpose: Venue tbc, Wed 9.30 to 11.30 am Starts 7th November runs until 12th December (6 weeks)
Into Work Steps to Work: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 8th November runs until 6th December (5 weeks) Steps to Work: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 21st February runs until 28th March 2019 (6 weeks)
Maths Improve Your Maths: Patchway Children’s Centre, Mon 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 17th September runs until 26th November (10 weeks) Improve Your Maths: Patchway Community Centre, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 19th September runs until 28th November (10 weeks) Functional Skills Maths: Patchway Library, Mon 6.30 to 8.30pm Starts 10th September runs until 4th March 2019 (21 weeks)
Wellbeing Scrapbooking for Wellbeing: Patchway Community Centre, Mon10 to 12noon Starts 1st October runs until 12th November (6 weeks)
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Staple Hill area
English Improve Your English: Staple Hill Library, Thurs 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks) Improve Your English: Mangotsfield School, Thurs 6.30 to 8.30pm Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks) Intro to Creative Writing: Staple Hill Library, Weds 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 19th September runs until 28th November (10 weeks) Writing for Different Genres: Staple Hill Library, Tues 10 to 12noon Starts18th September runs until 27th November (10 weeks)
Maths Improve Your Maths: Staple Hill Library, Thurs 10 to 12 noon Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks) Improve Your Maths: Mangotsfield School, Thurs 6.30 to 8.30pm Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks)
Computing and Digital Skills IT for Work: Staple Hill Library, Weds 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 19th September runs until 28th November (10 weeks)
Wellbeing Papercraft and Communication/Conversation Skills: Venue tbc, Tues 1 to 3pm - Starts 18th September runs until 23rd October (6 weeks) Yarncraft and Conversation Skills: Staple Hill Library, Weds 12 to 2pm Starts 19th September runs until 28th November (10 weeks)
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Thornbury area
English Lets Talk Books: Thornbury Library, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 14th January runs until 28th February 2019 (6 weeks)
Computing and Digital Skills IT for Workplace: Thornbury Library, Thurs 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks)
Into Work Update your CV and Interview Skills: Thornbury Library, Thurs 9.45 to11.45am - Starts 27th September runs until 25th October (5 weeks)
Wellbeing Supporting Your Child with AEN: Jigsaw, Thurs 10 to 12noon Starts 19th September runs until 17th October (5 weeks)
Yate area
English Improve Your English: Armadillo Centre, Wed 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 12th September runs until 21st November (10 weeks)
Computing and Digital Skills IT for Beginners: Yate Library, Thurs 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks) IT for Work: Yate Library, Thurs 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks)
Maths Improve Your Maths: Yate Library, Tues 6.00 to 8.00pm Starts 11th September runs until 20th November (10 weeks) Improve Your Maths: Yate Library, Thurs 10.00 to 12.00noon Starts 13th September runs until 22nd November (10 weeks)
Wellbeing Sewing for Wellbeing: Yate Library, Tues 9.15 to 11.15am Starts 2nd October runs until 11th December (10 weeks)
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Need a qualification in English or maths?
The Improve Your English and Improve Your Maths courses lead on to Functional Skills classes that start in January. Your tutor will help you take the certificate that is right for you. These courses help you to get back to learning, whatever your starting point. If you want to improve your speaking, listening and writing skills, or you haven’t studied maths since school, join the club! You’ll get a warm welcome in class. We would expect all English learners to bring their own dictionary to class; and all maths learners to bring their own calculator.
"I want to retrain as a Teaching Assistant and English skills are essential! [Returning to learning] has improved my writing skills and given my confidence a huge boost" Stuart
A college based around your needs and where being well is on the curriculum! Contact… We have a range of courses on offer, [email protected] including mindfulness, managing anxiety,
money management, art, nature walks 01454 821856 and much more! www.sgwellbeingcollege.org
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Fee Paying Courses Most of our courses are free. We are required to charge some learners a fee for our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses and our Accredited Employability courses. This fee contributes towards the running of these courses. All our other courses are free. Do I need to pay for my ESOL/Accredited Employability Course? To claim a free course, you must show your tutor a letter proving that you are on one of the following benefits. The letter must be dated within the last three months.
Job Seekers Allowance Employment Support Allowance (in the Work Related Activity Group) Universal Credit Council Tax Benefit (not including the 25% single occupancy discount) Housing Benefit Income Support Working Tax Credit Asylum Seeker Allowance
You can also claim a free course if you are the unwaged partner of someone receiving any of the above. If you are not on any of these benefits, you will need to pay £60 for a 10-week course (20 hours) and £90 for a 15-week course (30 hours). You must pay this by the second lesson.
Terms and conditions of fee paying courses
1. Learners must be eligible to attend a course. 2. Learners must show the tutor either proof of eligibility for a free course or a payment receipt for the course by the second session. Failure to do so will mean exclusion from the class from week three onwards. 3. Refunds will be made if we cancel the course (pro rata if cancelled after any sessions have taken place). Pro-rata refunds will also apply if a session is rescheduled and the learner can’t attend on the later date. Any other refunds will only be made in exceptional circumstances. 4. Learners who are not citizens of a country within the EEA or have not been resident in the EEA during the previous three years, or do not have Right of Abode, can still access a course at a cost of £120 /£180 (ESOL/accredited employability courses only).
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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
ESOL for Health and Wellbeing: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Wed 10 to 12noon - Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks) ESOL for Citizenship Part 1: Filton Community Centre, Tues 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 25th September runs until 2nd December (10 weeks) ESOL in the Community: Kingswood Civic Centre, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks) ESOL for Work: Kingswood Children’s Centre, Wed 6.30 to 8.30pm Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks) ESOL For life in the UK: Patchway Community Centre, Tues 6.15 to 8.15pm Starts 25th September runs until 4th December (10 weeks) ESOL for Health and Wellbeing: Patchway Children’s Centre, Thurs 10.00 to 12.00noon - Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks) ESOL for School and Families: Wheatfield Primary School, Fri 12.30 to 2.30pm - Starts 28th September runs until 7th December (10 weeks) ESOL For life in the UK: Costa Coffee Yate, Thurs 7.00 to 9.00pm Starts 20th September runs until 29th November (10 weeks)
Learner Involvement We want learners to be involved in shaping and directing their learning, so feedback is vital: Discuss your progress and your ongoing needs with your tutor Record your experience in your Learning Diary Complete our evaluation form (“How did it go?”) Attend a focus group discussion Take part in our survey and tell us Learner of the Year 2017 what happened after your course Hecham Alsaiyad Come to our learner with Chair of Council Ian Blair celebration event
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Accredited Employability
NOCN Level 1 Award in Childcare: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 10 to 1pm Starts 26th April runs until 5th July 2019 (10 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 6.30 to 8.30pm Starts 7th November runs until 6th March 2019 (15 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in Office Admin: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 6th March runs until 26th June 2019 (15 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in IT User Skills: FACE, Mon12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 14th January runs until 20th May 2019 (15 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in Office Admin: Hanham Library, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am Starts 16th January runs until 15th May 2019 (15 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in IT User Skills: Hanham Library, Wed 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 25th April runs until 11th July 2019 (11 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: Kingswood Civic Centre, Thurs 10 to 1pm - Starts 27th September runs until 6th December (10 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in Customer Service: Patchway Community Centre, Fri 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 28th September runs until 25th January 2019 (15 weeks) NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: Patchway Community Centre, Fri 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 28th September runs until 25th January 2019 (15 weeks)
"I have been studying Health and Social Care...a valuable qualification to pursue my career working in a school" Tina
"I achieved qualifications and could apply for a wide range of job vacancies" Anna
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Free advice and guidance Check out information to help you When your Community Learning course is plan your future study and work – coming to an end, your tutor will outline some these websites aim to increase the options for what to do next. progression of adults and young These include: people to higher level study through providing online, impartial information Further courses with us and support about all progression routes. College courses University access courses Volunteering and Work Experience www.careerpilot.org.uk Employment
We also work closely with the National
Careers Service who can provide you with information, advice and guidance on skills, learning and work. Advisors regularly visit classes to talk to groups of learners. They also offer individual consultations to support CV writing, interview skills and Take part in our career development. survey after your course and you For more information about National could win a Careers Service please visit their website £20 voucher! https:// nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or talk to the Development Worker for your area.
Future Bright is a new service offering flexible options for residents aged 19 or over, who receive in-work benefits e.g. tax or child credit, council tax reduction or housing benefit, and want to improve their job prospects with the help of a dedicated Career Coach.
Phone: 01454 866008 Email: [email protected] Visit the website: www.futurebright.org.uk
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Our community partners We work with a wide range of community organisations to provide more learning opportunities and to help people find the course that’s right for them.
Strong Communities Powered By People
We offer a range of courses such as Parenting Skills which includes behaviour support, Community Development, Youth Work, Grow your own and Working with Children. We can also offer support around employment, volunteering opportunities and wellbeing activities. Some courses offer qualifications. We work with other voluntary sector organisations and businesses.
We are based at Coniston Community Centre, Patchway.
Phone: 01454 868570 Email: [email protected]
Visit the website at: www.southernbrooks.org.uk
Foundation for Active Community Engagement (FACE) We run activities for people of all ages and abilities, including those with learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders. We offer courses, clubs, trips, workshops, events and facilities.
FACE is based at Elm Park, Filton.
Phone: 0117 969 1938 Email: [email protected] Visit the website at: www.facefilton.org.uk
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Free Computer Courses If you are aged 19+, unemployed or want to improve, your skills for potential job opportunities then come along to one of our short beginner’s courses:
Getting Started, Internet & Email, Using ‘Word’ for Work / PowerPoint, ntroduction to Excel, Using Social Media or Introduction to Outlook
Situated on Kingwood High Street (opposite the Civic Centre) we provide small classes in a relaxed atmosphere.
Phone: 01454 862193 Email: [email protected] Visit the website at: www.theparkcentrekingswood.co.uk
Become a partner! Would your clients, customers or employees benefit from the courses we offer? We are keen to hear from organisations who can put potential learners in touch with us. We can advise them about the suitability of upcoming courses. If you have a small group, we may be able to set up an additional course, tailored to learners’ needs.
Come to our Partner Event – for details, phone or email Community Learning.
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Family learning
Family Learning classes usually take place in children’s centres and primary schools. Courses help parents gain the skills and knowledge they need to support their children’s learning. Parental involvement in school boosts their child’s confidence and impacts positively on attainment. We can deliver one off workshops or longer courses. Parents can also go on to other courses to improve their own skills and gain qualifications. Courses include:
Crafty Maths Growing for Health Cooking for Families Getting Ready for School Time to Read Writing for a Purpose Fun with Stories and Rhymes Mental Maths Happy Parents, Happy Children Support your Child with Writing
We are happy to develop new courses to fit in with individual school priorities. Schools interested in knowing more about Family Learning are welcome to contact us to discuss your needs and get more information. There is no cost to schools or parents for our family learning courses.
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Use your local library for learning Libraries offer lots of resources to support learning, including study space. You can read for pleasure or research a topic. There’s free wi-fi in every branch and there are staff and volunteers to help you get the most from IT. Libraries offer a range of activities for babies, children and young people – for fun and learning. Your free library card allows you to access online resources and even the library at UWE. Phone: 01454 868006 for more information or email: [email protected]
Got a question? Use our enquiry service [email protected] Phone 01454 866900
Use South Gloucestershire Libraries 7 days a week when they are unstaffed with Open Access membership Upgrading to Open Access membership is free however registration is required and terms & conditions apply. To register please book an induction session, either online at: www.southglosevents.eventbrite.co.uk or enquire at the library. For more information see www.southglos.gov.uk/openaccess
Useful links: www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries www.LearnMyWay.com www.southglos.gov.uk/getonline
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Community Learning venues 2018-19 We use lots of community venues – those featured in the course listings are shown below in bold. Bradley Stoke area Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS Little Stoke Primary School, Little Stoke Ln, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HY Meadowbrook Primary School, Three Brooks Lane, Bristol BS32 8TA St Michael’s CE Primary School, Ratcliffe Dr, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SG Wheatfield Primary School, Wheatfield Drive, Bradley Stoke BS32 9DB
Cadbury Heath area The Batch Community Centre, Park Road, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EB Barrs Court Primary School, Stephens Drive, Longwell Green, BS30 7JB Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA Cadbury Heath Library, School Rd, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EN Cadbury Heath Village Hall, School Rd, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EN Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, Bristol BS30 9DU Parkwall Primary School, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA St Barnabas CE Primary School, Poplar Close, North Common, Warmley BS30 5NW Willsbridge Mill, WIllsbridge, Bristol BS30 6EX
Filton area Charborough Road Primary School, Filton BS34 7RA FACE (St Andrew’s Methodist Church Youth Centre), Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS Filton Children’s Centre, Conygre Road, Filton BS34 7DF Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS Filton Library, Shield Retail Park, Filton BS34 7BR Shield Road Primary School, Shields Avenue, Bristol BS7 0RR
Kingswood area Beacon Rise Primary School, Hanham Rd, Kingswood BS15 8NU Courtney Primary School, Courtney Rd, Kingswood BS15 9RD Creative Youth Network, 20 Old School House, Britannia Rd, Kingswood BS15 8DB Hanham Library, High Street, Bristol BS15 3EJ Hanham Abbots Junior School, Abbots Avenue, Hanham BS15 3PN Kingswood Children’s Centre, Hollow Rd, Kingswood BS15 9TP Kingswood Civic Centre, High St, Kingswood BS15 9TR Made for Ever Youth Centre, Fisher Road, Kingswood, BS15 4LE Park Centre, High Street, Kingswood BS15 4AR The Park School, Hollow Road, Kingswood BS15 9TP Samuel White’s Infant School, Abbots Avenue, Hanham BS15 3PN St Stephen’s Infant School, Lansdown Road, Kingswood BS15 1XD
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Patchway Callicroft Primary School, Rodway Road, Patchway BS34 5EG Coniston Primary School, Epney Close Patchway, BS34 5LN Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Amberley Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS3 46NF Patchway Children’s Centre, Epney Close, Patchway BS34 5LN Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5PF Patchway Library, Patchway Hub, Rodway Rd, Patchway BS34 5PE St Chad’s CE Primary School, Cranham Dr, Patchway, Bristol BS34 6AQ
Staple Hill area Christchurch CE Junior School, Pendennis Road, Downend BS16 5JJ Downend Library, Buckingham Gardens, Downend BS16 5TW Mangotsfield School, Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield BS16 9LH Stanbridge Primary School, Stanbridge Rd, Downend BS15 6AL Staple Hill Children’s Centre, Staple Hill School, Page Road BS16 4NE Staple Hill Library, Beaufort Rd, Staple Hill BS16 5LS Staple Hill Methodist Church, 131 High St, Staple Hill BS16 5HQ Staple Hill Primary School, Page Rd, Staple Hill BS16 4NE The Tynings Primary School, Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill BS16 4SG
Thornbury Thornbury Library St Mary St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AA Jigsaw 4-7 Chapel St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AW
Yate area Abbotswood School, Kelston Close, Yate, BS37 8SZ Armadillo Centre, Station Rd, Yate BS37 4FW Brimsham Green School, Broad Lane, Yate, BS37 7LB Costa Coffee Shop, 33 East Walk, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AB Pucklechurch School, 2 Castle Road Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9RF Tyndale School, Tyndale Avenue, Yate, Bristol BS37 5EX Yate Children’s Centre, Cranleigh Court Rd, Yate BS37 5DW Yate Heritage Centre, Church Rd, Yate BS37 5BG Yate International Academy, Sundridge Park, Yate BS37 4DX Yate Library, Unit 44, West Walk, Yate Shopping Centre BS37 4AX
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How to contact us Development workers organise courses in your area. They will help you enrol and will be your key contact throughout your course. Tell them about any learning needs you have to build your confidence, develop your skills and get you ready for work and volunteering.
Cadbury Heath and Kingswood: Sam Jones 07768 293842 [email protected]
Patchway, Filton and the Stokes: Jane Thomas 07860 181352 If you need this information in another format or language [email protected] please contact 01454 868009 Staple Hill, Downend and Mangotsfield
Teresa Howell 07584 580223 www.facebook.com/sgloscouncil [email protected] #sgclearn Yate and Dodington: Peggy Ralph 07860 181351 [email protected]
Admin Team: 01454 864613 community.learning@southglos. gov.uk
Contact details are as follows: South Glos Community Learning Team www.southglos.gov.uk/education-and- learning/adult-and-community-education/ Bristol Community Learning Team http://communitylearningwest.net/ North Somerset Community Learning Team http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs/training-courses/community-learning- courses/
Are you a small or medium sized employer, wanting to improve the skills of your workforce? Contact us to find out how we could support you with a package of courses to suit the needs of your business.
Thanks to Costa Coffee in Yate for providing us with a venue and hospitality this year.
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You Can Volunteer We are always keen to hear from volunteers who would like to support our learners in their classes. This could be the right activity for you if you are:
Seeking an opportunity to share your skills and help local people. Wanting to gain experience to help get a job and enhance your CV Thinking of pursuing a career in Community Learning Have some spare time during the day or evenings We also welcome volunteers who would like to help with the marketing and publicity for our courses.
What our volunteers say:
“As a result of volunteering I believe that I gained personal confidence in my ability to handle new situations. I developed my ability to work with people from a broad range of backgrounds” Rachael
“I am an extra pair of hands, another set of eyes and a pair of ears to listen. I am able to take small groups in discussion, assist in written work and mainly be around where needed. On a personal level being needed is important. It is a great feeling when a student thanks you for being there” Annabelle
Volunteering with Community Learning is a valuable and enjoyable way to support others.
If you would like more information please email [email protected]
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"When you start learning again after a long period of time you start remembering skills and things from before, you start thinking in different ways and seeing everything including yourself in different ways. That's how I'm feeling and the feeling is great." Ginka
"I had a break from learning, but now I can concentrate on getting a better future for me and my daughter" Terrilea
"Our teachers are very understanding, collaborative and respectful" Laura
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