wea.org.uk Adult course guide 2019-20 Not your average classroom. Surrey 01 Not your average classroom. 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. Enrol today 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 wea.org.uk quickly at the time you enrol, via our website which is safe and secure. or 0300 303 3464 We recommend you enrol early to avoid disappointment. Enrolment for our 2019/2020 Our courses are advertised on our website wea.org.uk. courses will open on 10 June More courses are added all through the year so it’s worth at 10.00am. 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 Surrey Banstead Page 05 Guildford Pages 13 - 15 Branch Caterham Pages 05 - 07 Branch Horley Branch Pages 17 - 18 Epsom and Ewell Pages 07 - 11 Reigate Branch Pages 18 - 19 Branch Walton and Pages 19 - 20 Fetcham and Pages 11 - 13 Weybridge Branch Bookham Branch This booklet is one of a set of Five, which are: Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Kent and East and West Sussex. To request other area booklets please call 0300 303 3464 This course is not supported by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and does not have a fee waiver but concessions may be available - contact the Branch for further details. Disabled access. For further details on listed courses and local and national events, visit wea.org.uk Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 05 Banstead Regional T. 020 7426 1950 E. [email protected] Office NB: The Regional Office is open between 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464. Course History: Ten Political Classics That Shaped the Modern £90.00 World with Kate Antoniou Fri 20/09/2019, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 sessions, Ref: C3744190 Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead SM7 3AJ To provide a brief introduction to 10 political works throughout history, examining their significance at the time and looking at their continuing impact through to the current time. Half term 01/11/2019. History: Great Victorians and Their Houses £90.00 with Anne Milton-Worssell Fri 17/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 sessions, Ref: C3744191 Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead SM7 3AJ Some of our greatest characters lived in Victorian times - Kipling, Disrali, not to mention Queen Victoria herself. In this course we will explore their lives through the houses they lived in and how they used them. Half term 21/02/2020. Film and Media: Documentary Forms and £45.00 Factual Television with Patricia Cook Fri 24/04/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 sessions, Ref: C3744192 Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead SM7 3AJ Caterham Branch Monica T. 01883 778939 E. [email protected] NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available. Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464. Course Music Appreciation: Classical Music: English Composers, £45.00 Their Prominent Work and Influences with Alex Livermore Thu 26/09/2019, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 sessions, Ref: C3744194 Caterham Baptist Church, 4 Beechwood Road, Caterham CR3 6NA A brief introduction to English composers within classical Music, with the view of exploring these composers in greater depth, understanding the cultural impact and comparisons with other composers in those eras. Film and Media: Seminar: Factual Television - £15.00 Understanding Television News with Patricia Cook Sat 26/10/2019, 10:30 - 13:00, 1 session, Ref: C3744379 Soper Hall, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham CR3 6HY Case Study Walking back to happiness After living with mental health issues that left him feeling isolated and depressed for 15 years, David has transformed his life through the Reach Out Project walking group. "I used to feel the world was a big bad place – nobody was worth bothering with and nobody bothered with me. Being with the WEA and tutors helped a lot. Soon I was feeling more human and more of an adult: instead of being put down, I felt more confident to start mixing with people again.