Learning Together with the WEA. Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire
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wea.org.uk Adult course guide: Spring/Summer 2020 Learning together with the WEA. Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire 01 Learn the WEA way. Your way. Welcome to the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. At the WEA, we believe all adults should have access to the opportunities of education, right on their doorstep. With 2,000+ dedicated tutors, 3,000+ active volunteers and supportive members, working across 2,000+ course venues - we spread our impact nationwide. Together, we believe in access to adult learning for all. We believe in lifelong learning for all. And, we believe adult learning counts towards a better, fairer society for all. Whether it’s about feeling better equipped with the skills to take on tomorrow, or it’s simply learning and debating ideas for the joy of it – we’re here, together, to make good things happen in our communities and to our society. All you need to bring is your willingness and excitement to learn. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 02 Enrolment and Support How do I enrol? You can enrol online via our website wea.org.uk Alternatively you can contact our Support team on 0300 303 3464. You will need your credit/debit card available as course fees (where applicable) are taken at the time of enrolling. It is really quick and easy to enrol online. You will need to set up an online account for this which you can do very Enrol today quickly at the time you enrol, via our website which is safe and secure. wea.org.uk We recommend you enrol early to avoid disappointment. Our courses are advertised on our website wea.org.uk. or 0300 303 3464 More courses are added all through the year so it’s worth checking regularly. Can I enrol in person? I’d love to do a course but I can’t Most courses will require you to enrol in afford it. Can you help? advance of the course. If there are still places We want our courses to be within reach of available on a course this will be shown all adults, so you may be eligible for financial in the course information on our website, support if you are on a low income or receive or alternatively you can ring and check income-related benefits. This could include beforehand. Some courses require you to help with childcare, travel costs, exam fees, attend an initial assessment session to ensure books, costs of field trips and tuition fees you are enrolling onto the most suitable under certain circumstances. course for you, but we’ll make that clear in the course details if this is the case. What if I have a disability, learning difficulty, health issue or other Are classes reliant on size? support needs? Yes. If numbers are too low the course may be cancelled or re-arranged to another time. If there is anything you think you may need support with you can indicate this when you I have some questions. Who do I ask? enrol. Take a look at our website wea.org.uk or give us a call on 0300 303 3464. Do you choose accessible venues? Information on the course venue is available We offer information and in the course details on our website. advice about: I might need help with my maths Choosing the right course Fees and financial support and/or English? Is that ok? Learning support If you would like support with English and/or Progression maths you can indicate this when you enrol. About the WEA Please visit our website wea.org.uk to find out more. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 03 Course Fees and Support How are courses funded? What does a course cost? The WEA receives public funding from the For students who are required to pay a fee Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for their courses, fees are shown against for the majority of our courses. This funding each course or on the page where the course supplements the fees paid by students and appears. All students will be asked to provide sponsors. For most of our courses, this funding their date of birth at the time they enrol. This is only available for people who are 19 or over. information is required by our funders. Are some courses free? What if I’m new to the UK? For ESFA funded courses, you are entitled Students who have not been resident in the to free tuition if you receive certain benefits, UK/EU for the last 3 years will be required as listed below (or if you are dependent on to complete a Student Eligibility Form and someone who receives those benefits). You provide appropriate evidence. may be asked for evidence of your benefit status such as a letter from Job Centre Plus. Can I apply for a loan? Yes. There are Advanced Learning Loans available for all students aged 19 and Job Seekers Allowance above studying vocational, technical and Employment and Support professional qualifications at Level 3 and Allowance (ESA - work above. related) Can I cancel my course? Universal Credit and earn less than £330 per month You can cancel a course booking at any time by informing the WEA in writing. To find out Income Support, Housing more about our Course Cancellations policy Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Course Refunds policy please visit our (not single occupancy discount) website wea.org.uk or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) support group Can I pay by instalment? Working Tax Credit An option to pay WEA course fees by instalments may be available on WEA courses Pension Guarantee Credit which are 40 hours or more long. Please visit Asylum Seeker our website wea.org.uk to find out more Please note these may be subject to about our Instalments policy. change due to funding requirements. The information in this brochure is correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to government funding changes. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 04 About the East Midlands Region The WEA was founded in 1903, meaning we’ve been providing high-quality adult education into the heart of communities for over 115 years. We offer around 1,000 part time courses across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, and reach over 5,000 students a year. There are a wide range of subjects and courses to choose from, you can gain new skills, gain qualifications or simply learn for the fun of it! We’re not like most other education providers; as a charity, we deliver friendly and enjoyable education for all adults whatever their story. We are located in the heart of communities, delivering our courses on your doorstep, most of our students travel less than 3 miles to attend a class. Our approach means our students can learn in a way that suits them, they can mix and match courses for pleasure or professional life as well making new friends and improving their wellbeing and confidence. So, take a look, enrol, and learn the WEA way! 05 Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Arnold Page 06 Lectures, Workshops Pages 15 - 16 and Dayschools Green Branch Pages 06 - 07 Nottingham Pages 17 - 18 Beeston Branch Pages 07 - 08 Radcliffe on Trent Page 18 - 19 Branch Lowdham Branch Page 09 WEA Women Leading Page 19 - 20 Newark Branch Pages 09 - 10 Learning Branch Nottingham Pages 11 - 15 Branch Did you know? This brochure is one of a series of three, and includes: Chesterfield, Derby and Derbyshire; Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland and Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. To find out more contact: W. wea.org.uk/eastmidlands E. [email protected] T. 0115 962 8400 Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 06 Arnold Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course Philosophy: How Democracy Works - in Practice £80.00 with Bettina Lange Thu 16/01/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342498 The Good Shepherd Social Centre, 3 Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT Examine, practice and evaluate different forms of democracy, from elections to citizens’ assemblies. Green Branch Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course Science: Introduction to Climate Change with Peter Goodwin £40.00 Mon 13/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342745 International Community Centre, 61 Mansfield Road, NG1 3FN What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it? For those with little or no knowledge who want to know more. Science: Introduction to Climate Change with Peter Goodwin £40.00 Mon 02/03/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342750 International Community Centre, 61 Mansfield Road, NG1 3FN What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it? For those with little or no knowledge who want to know more. Cooking - Practical: Vegan Cookery with Rebecca Derry £96.00 Tue 21/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342473 Nottingham YMCA, 4 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FG Low cost plant based cooking for health and well-being. Travel the globe to infuse spice into British dishes and learn how to preserve discounted or foraged food.