Notice for School Newsletter (Draft)

All correspondence to: 23 Algar Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 7AD Telephone: 020 8568 4633, Mobile: 07970 497 303, E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.verityping.co.uk

2015 Verityping touch typing courses take place at Sunbury Manor School, Nursery Road, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6LF Summer Holiday Touch typing courses in 2015 Who is the course for? Following the success of the holiday courses in the past twelve years, open to the whole family, we continue to offer courses for anyone aged between seven and a hundred and seven. Those with touch typing experience who wish to improve, beginners, those with or without learning difficulties - all are welcome. The choice of software ensures something for everyone. Anyone with previous touch typing experience will start at their level. This course is recommended by the Richmond Dyslexia Association. If your child is below the age of seven or has considerable learning difficulties please consult the course leader before booking them on a course.

The course leader The course leader is both a qualified teacher of those with learning difficulties and an experienced touch typing instructor.

Why touch type? Touch typing is invaluable to everyone because of the universal use of computers in schools, colleges and at home and work, but even more so for anyone with learning difficulties. For them it can be a breakthrough – giving them a tool to communicate and express their thoughts freely. Touch typing means typing without looking at the keys and can be extremely fast and accurate. It need not take a long time to become proficient. Touch typing frees up sections of the brain to think - and once mastered, is easy and faster than handwriting. It also helps with spelling, as words are learned as finger patterns. Sequencing of the letters in a word is easier and of course there is no problem with the orientation of the letters.

When and for how long? The course is taken over four mornings. For those who are very little, have severe learning or concentration difficulties, private lessons might be the better option. The first course at Easter will be between Monday and Thursday because of the Easter holiday but apart from that all the other courses will take place between Tuesday and Friday.

Where? The courses will be held at Sunbury Manor School, Nursery Road, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6LF. Directions to this school can be found on the website. All correspondence should be sent to the above address in Isleworth and NOT to Sunbury Manor School please.

Discounts and costs A discount of £15 per student will be offered to anyone with two or more members of their family taking part and also £5 early booking fee per student for bookings received by June 8th 2015. The cost for the course will be £215 unless the discounts apply. This is payable in advance. Spaces for the course will be allocated on a first come - first served, basis, secured on payment of the fees. Please book early to ensure your place. Bookings are confirmed on the receipt of the completed application form and payment. Please see the second page of the application form for exact dates and times but they will be for two weeks in the Easter holidays, five weeks in the summer holidays.

Cancellation policy Fees are non-refundable on cancellation of the booking by the student but we will try to offer you a place in another course with an additional £5 administration charge providing we have room. Should we, for some unforeseeable reason, need to cancel the whole course we will re-fund all monies paid but accept no further liabilities. If we have to cancel part of the course, refunds will be pro rata.

Further information Information and application forms are available from the website www.verityping.co.uk. All communication regarding the course should be directed to Jane Verity. Please e-mail her at [email protected] or if there is no access to e-mail then you can ring on 020 8568 4633.

Payment methods Please print off the application form below and send together with your cheque made payable to ‘Verityping’ to the above address. Alternatively payment may be made electronically but it is essential that you confirm with Jane that there are places for the week that you want first and also vital that you send her confirmation by e-mail that you have transferred the fees together with the bank reference which should be your name. At the same time you should please e-mail the completed application form. The bank details are as follows: NatWest Private Bkg Direct Farnborough. Verityping. Sort Code 60 60 40 Account number 47220384. Confirmation of the place is on receipt of the completed application form and payment. Thank you.

23 Algar Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 7AD Telephone: 020 8568 4633, Mobile: 07970 497 303, E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.verityping.co.uk Application form for Touch typing 2015 Summer Courses

Name of student(s): male/female

Date of Birth (if under 18): age on date of course (if under 18)

School: School Address: Post Code:

Prior touch typing experience: Parent’s name:…………………………………

Address:…………………………………………… Previous touch typing software used and comments on it: ……………………………………………………

Post Code:…………………………………… Any Specific Learning Difficulties: Telephone:………………………………………… Any allergies? Mobile:………………………………………… Any other comments, questions or requests: E-mail………………………………………..

Where did you hear of this course?Just4kids/Google/Internet/School/Friend/Recommended/ Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Summer Holiday Course between July 21st to 24th, July 28th to 31st, August 4th to 7th, August 11th to 14th and August 18th to 21st . (Tuesdays to Fridays only)

1 st Choice Please tick a first choice July 21 to 24 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. July 28 – 31 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. August 4 to 7 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. August 11 to 14 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. August 18 – 21 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 2 nd Choice Please also tick a second choice July 21 to 24 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. July 28 – 31 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. August 4 to 7 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. August 11 to 14 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. August 18 – 21 inclusive 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.