wea.org.uk/yorkshumber Adult course guide Autumn 2018-19 There’s a WEA cOourse for you York and North Yorkshire 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. 01 - 02 Enrolment and Support How do I enrol? Courses are available to book online or by calling us. We recommend booking quickly to avoid disappointment. The courses listed here are simply a flavour of our offerings. For other courses in your area please visit our website. W. wea.org.uk T. 0300 303 3464 Can I enrol in person? I’d love to do a course but I can’t Possibly. You may be able to turn up at the afford it. Can you help? first session and get involved, but only if the We want our courses to be within reach of course isn’t fully booked. It’s much safer to all adults, so you may be eligible for financial enrol beforehand. Some courses require that support if you are on a low income or receive you attend a pre-assessment session to check income-related benefits. This could include that the course is suitable, but we’ll make that help with childcare, travel costs, exam fees, clear in the course details. books, costs of field trips and tuition fees under certain circumstances. Are classes reliant on size? Yes. If numbers are too low the course may be What if I have a disability, learning cancelled or re-arranged to another time. difficulty, health issue or other support needs? I have some questions. Then we’re ready to help as best we can. Call Who do I ask? us as soon as possible so that we can make Give us a call on 0300 303 3464 or take a look plans before you start a course. at our website wea.org.uk Do you choose accessible venues? We offer information and We try to, wherever possible, but we can’t advice about: guarantee it in all cases. Get in touch for details of a venue’s accessibility. Choosing the right course Fees and financial support Learning support I might need help with my maths Progression and/or English? Is that ok? The WEA Of course. If you would like an assessment, or you want to discuss support with your tutor, then contact us before your course begins. 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 supplements the fees paid by students course appears. All students will be asked and sponsors. For most of our courses, this to provide their date of birth at the time funding is only available for people who are of completing an enrolment form. This 19 or over on the 1st September 2018. information is required by our funders - if this information is not provided, a higher Are some courses free? course fee will be payable as we will be unable to claim funding for you. For ESFA funded courses, you are entitled to free tuition if you receive certain benefits, What if I’m new to the UK? as listed below (or if you are dependent on Students who have not been resident in the someone who receives those benefits). You UK/EU for the last 3 years will be required may be asked for evidence of your benefit to complete a Student Eligibility Form status such as a letter from Job Centre Plus. and provide appropriate evidence. If this information is not provided a higher course fee will be payable as we will be unable to Job Seekers Allowance claim funding for you. Employment and Support Allowance Can I apply for a loan? (ESA - work related) Yes. There are Advanced Learning Loans Universal Credit and earn less than available for all students aged 19 and £338 per month or household earns above studying vocational, technical less than £541 per month and professional qualifications at Level 3 and above. The loans will apply if you are Income Support, Housing Benefit, starting a higher level course on or after 1 Council Tax Reduction (not single August 2018. occupancy discount) or Employment and Support Allowance Can I cancel my course? (ESA) support group You can cancel a course booking at any time Working Tax Credit by informing the WEA in writing. You may be eligible for a partial refund - give us a call Pension Guarantee Credit to find out more. Asylum Seeker Can I pay by instalment? Please note these may be subject to change due to This is available on some longer WEA funding requirements. courses which are 40 hours or more long. For full details of WEA course fees, refunds and cancellations, as well as other support The information in this brochure is correct at which may be available to you, please visit time of going to print, but may be subject to our website. government funding changes. 03 - 04 York and North Yorkshire Easingwold Branch Page 06 Poppleton Branch Pages 18 - 19 Great Ayton Branch Pages 06 - 07 Scarborough Courses Pages 19 - 22 Harrogate Branch Pages 07 - 11 Selby Courses Page 24 Other Harrogate Pages 11 - 12 Tadcaster Courses Pages 24 - 25 Courses Thirsk Branch Page 26 Haxby and Wigginton Pages 12 - 13 Branch York Branch Pages 28 - 33 Malton Courses Page 14 Other York and Pages 33 - 34 Hambleton & Nidderdale Branch Page 14 Richmondshire Courses Pickering Branch Page 18 York Branch Pages 36 Booking Form Did you know? This brochure is one of a series of five, and includes:- North & North East Lincolnshire, Hull and East Riding; York and North Yorkshire; Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield; Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees; Harrogate, Leeds, Wakefield and The Five Towns. To find out more contact: W. wea.org.uk/yorkshumber E. [email protected] T. 0114 242 3609 About the Y&H Region The WEA delivers adult education courses in communities across the Yorkshire and Humber region. There are a wide range of subjects and courses to choose from, you can gain new skills, share existing skills and knowledge, gain qualifications or enjoy learning something new. This brochure gives a flavour of the courses running in the region for the Autumn Term 2018 and into 2019. We run courses throughout the year and you can search online to find out what’s on offer near you wea.org.uk/yorkshumber Our adult education staff are located in the heart of communities, delivering our courses on your doorstep where most of our students travel less than 3 miles to attend a class. We work closely with partners to ensure people are fully supported to take part in learning. You’ll find a warm welcome in all of our classes, with experienced tutors and support staff. As well as being educational, our courses help people to feel less lonely and isolated, and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together. Find the course that’s right for you and learn with us, the WEA way! In addition to the courses listed in this brochure, we run courses and activities with a range of community organisations, working closely with our partners to deliver education with the purpose of reducing social exclusion and bringing people together to improve health, wellbeing and to become actively engaged in their community. These community courses support a wide range of groups including adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, adults living in areas of disadvantage and unemployment, people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, vulnerable men and women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We welcome the opportunity to connect with organisations to raise aspirations through education. You can also follow us on Facebook at @WEAYorkshireHumber and Twitter @WEAYH to keep up to date with new courses and events. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 05 - 06 Easingwold Branch York Office Team T. 01904 234733 E. [email protected] Course Art - Practical: Draw & Paint with Bridget Askew £69.00 Mon 10/09/2018, 13:00 - 16:00, 7 sessions, Ref. C3673206 Easingwold Parish Church Rooms, Tanpit Lane, Easingwold, YO61 3HD This course is designed for those who want to get inspired about drawing and painting. Students will have a brief look at drawing principals, leading to painting. History: Georgian York & the Wider World with Katie Croft £46.00 Mon 05/11/2018, 13:30 - 15:30, 7 sessions, Ref. C3673205 Easingwold Parish Church Rooms, Tanpit Lane, Easingwold, YO61 3HD This course will introduce students to the Georgian period in York and the wider world, with national and local examples of political, industrial, and social change and the people who led this.