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Adult learning courses in Dudley borough

learnProspectus September - December 2019

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Learner servicesPlanning your learning ....................................................................................................... 4Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) ........................................................................ 4How to find a course and enrol ........................................................................................ 4To book a place .................................................................................................................... 5How to pay ............................................................................................................................ 5Fees and concessions ........................................................................................................ 5Additional support ............................................................................................................. 5Open days ............................................................................................................................. 6Venues ................................................................................................................................... 7What we do with your personal information ................................................................. 8Apprenticeships .................................................................................................................. 8A safe learning environment ............................................................................................ 9Equality and Diversity ........................................................................................................ 9

Courses

Skills

English ................................................................................................................................... 11Computers ............................................................................................................................ 12Maths .................................................................................................................................... 13ESOL ...................................................................................................................................... 14Employability and skills for work ........................................................................................ 15

Health and WellbeingHealthy living ......................................................................................................................... 17Healthy minds ....................................................................................................................... 17Beauty .................................................................................................................................. 18Creative cooking .................................................................................................................. 18Visual arts and crafts ........................................................................................................... 19Music .................................................................................................................................... 20Gardens and flowers ........................................................................................................... 20Sewing .................................................................................................................................. 21Photography ......................................................................................................................... 21Modern foreign languages .................................................................................................. 22

Deaf awareness training .......................................................................................... 23

Life, living and work ................................................................................................... 25

Family learning .............................................................................................................. 27

Contents

The Dudley Adult and Community Learning team provides opportunities for adults and families in the Dudley borough to gain new skills for learning and work. We support our learners and communities to identify and achieve their learning aims and improve their skills, qualifications, work opportunities, health and well-being and social interaction.

Ofsted say we are “….a good provider of adult learning. Dudley learners develop successfully and achieve their qualifications, develop self-esteem and confidence and improve their prospects of employment”. Ofsted report March 2016

Contacts for all general enquiries: Adult and Community Learning, Priory Hall Training Centre, Priory Road, Dudley DY1 4EU

Phone: 01384 818143

Text: 07799 070974

You can also use the online feedback form to request further information or submit your comments - www.dudley.gov.uk/adultlearning

Visit us on Facebook and Twitter at:

@dudleyadultcommunitylearning

@DudleyACL

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Welcome to Adult and Community Learning

Please be advised that courses in this brochure are offered primarily to residents of Dudley borough. If you are not a Dudley resident, please check that you are eligible to join the course by phoning the centre where your course is held. If you are not eligible, we may signpost you to other adult learning provision in your area.

Planning your learning

Choosing the right course for you will help you achieve your goals. We will work with you to help you plan a personal programme of learning which will meet your individual needs, aims and aspirations.

This will enable you to:

• recognise your starting point• undertake an initial assessment (if applicable to your course)• help you understand where you can progress to for further learning or towards your

chosen work pathway

Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

To help with your planning we can offer you an Information, Advice and Guidance interview with a qualified advisor at all of our learning centres. This will help you make the right choice of course and to plan your learning. Dudley Adult and Community Learning has a Matrix award for the quality of this service. This means that:

• we have qualified staff to help you make the right choices• we offer a safe and welcoming environment to discuss your learning needs• we ensure that all the information we provide is impartial and confidential

To book an IAG session please contact one of the learning centres. See details on page 7.

Additional support We can offer you additional support to help you succeed in your learning including:• practical help for learners with a disability• specialised equipment such as ICT software and adjustable desks• information and advice about what to do next• information supplied in alternative formats in the classroom • reduced fees for adults who meet eligible criteria such as those on a low income or who

are unemployed

Learner Services

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How to find a course and enrol

Have a look in our brochure, visit our website or speak to one of our staff to help you choose the right course for you and to secure a place on the course.

To book a place• Contact the centre where the course is being held (full contact details for each venue is on page 7)• or telephone 01384 818143• or book on line at: www.dudley.gov.uk/adultlearning

For some courses, mainly English, Maths and ESOL, you may need to do an initial assessment to check which level you are working at before you enrol.

How to payPayment is by cash or cheque. Debit and credit cards are accepted in some centres

Fees and concessions Most courses in the brochure include the fees payable. Where it says ‘ring for details’, these courses may offer concessions. English and maths courses are free if you do not already have a GCSE grade A-C in these subjects. Family Learning courses are also free.

Many of our learners are eligible for a free or discounted course and concessions may be available for people who receive certain means-tested benefits. Some courses are also free or discounted if you are unemployed and in receipt of JSA, ESA, Universal Credit or other income based benefits.

To receive a concession you must provide proof of entitlement and bring proof of identity at enrolment. This includes:

• national insurance number• proof of identity (with current address)• proof of benefit (if applicable)• up to date proof of UK residency

Please contact the learning centre where the course is run for more information.

Open days

Why not come to one of our open days to find out more.

Open days are a great opportunity for you to come and have a look around the centres, speak to staff and get advice and guidance about which course is suitable for you.

Our open day dates are:

Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Tuesday 30 July 9.30am - 12.30pm

Friday 2 August 9.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 13 August 9.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 20 August 9.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 22 August 9.30am - 12.30pm

Castle and Priory Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Thursday 18 July 9am - 12.30pm

Wednesday 4 September 9am - 12noon

Dormston Centre

Saturday 7 September 10am - 3pm

Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Enrolment days 15 and 16 August (ESOL), 19, 20 & 21 August (English and Maths).Ring the centre to book your appointment

Visitors to our open days have said:

“The staff were very helpful and I have found the best course for me - I can’t wait to get started.”

“I wanted to learn maths and the staff did an initial assessment to see what level I need to start my learning at - it was very informal and friendly”.

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Venues

We have three Neighbourhood Learning Centres in the borough.

BH - Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) Hill Street, Brierley Hill DY5 2UE 01384 812371

CP - Castle and Priory Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) Limes Road, Dudley DY1 4AQ 01384 812336

DW - Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) Off Pavilion Gardens, Dudley Wood Road, Dudley Wood DY2 0DB 01384 816495These centres are fully accessible and welcome you to just call in. There is car parking at all centres.

Courses are also held at other venues across the borough including schools, libraries and other community venues.

AStC - All Saints ChurchLadies Walk, Dudley DY3 3UA Fred Richings 01384 812336

CL - Colley Lane Primary SchoolColley Lane, Halesowen B63 2TN01384 816471

DC - Dormston CentreMill Bank, Sedgley DY3 1SN 01384 816389

HLC - Halesown Leisure CentreGreat Cornbow, Halesowen B63 3AF 01384 816495

HPS - Highgate Primary SchoolHighgate Rd, Dudley DY2 0SN 01384 818245

KHSCC - Kates Hill & Sledmere Children’s CentreSelbourne Road, Dudley DY2 8LJ 01384 812336

KHPS - Kates Hill Community Primary School Peel Street, Dudley DY2 7HPContact 01384 812336

L4L - Learning4LifeThe Wordsley School, Brierley Hill Road, Stourbridge DY8 5SP 01384 816043

OC - Oakfield Centre245 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill DY5 3LT 01384 816043

RH - Roseland House97 Watsons Green Rd, Dudley DY2 7LJ 01384 814227

StAC - St Andrews ChurchVicar St, Sedgley DY3 3SD01384 816389

StJC - St John Church

Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill DY5 3NL01384 812371

StPCC - St Pauls Community Centre High Street, Brockmoor DY5 3UR01384 812371

RHGC - Red House Glass ConeHigh Street, Wordsley DY8 4AZ01384 [email protected]

WPS - Woodside Primary SchoolHighgate Road, Woodside DY2 0SN01384 812371

What we do with your personal information

The personal information you provide is shared with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

The information is used for the ‘exercise of functions’ of this government department and to meet statutory responsibilities for the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009. It is used to create and maintain a unique learner number (ULN) and a personal learning record (PLR). The information you provide will not be shared with other organisations without your specific consent.

We may ask if we can contact you after you have completed your programme of learning to establish whether you have entered employment or gone onto further training or education. Again, we will not do this without your specific consent.

You can opt in for contact by ACL for other purposes by ticking the relevant box on your enrolment form.

Further information about the use of, and access to your personal data can be viewed at: www.gov.uk/data-protection

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A safe learning environment

Adult and Community Learning recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all learners by ensuring a safe learning environment and commitment to practice that protects them. Our policy applies to all staff, volunteers, learners and visitors.

We seek to safeguard learners by:

• valuing learners and listening to them

• adopting safeguarding guidelines, procedures and a code of conduct for staff

• recruiting staff safely

• sharing information about concerns with agencies who need it and involving learners and their parent/carers appropriately.

We are also committed to reviewing our policy and practice continually.

For more information contact your tutor or your learning centre’s safeguarding officer or any of the contacts below:

Janet Lavelle, Community Learning Manager, Health and Wellbeing ................ 07920 235 077

Hasu Patel, Teaching and Learning Improvement Manager .............................. 07827 836 897

Glen Ostins, Outreach Worker ............................................................................ 07824 598 894

Mejanur Rohman, ICT Curriculum Leader ......................................................... 07799 070 638

Equality and Diversity

Adult and Community Learning actively promotes equality and diversity. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all learners and staff, to enable everyone to reach their full potential.

Please note; if we do not have sufficient numbers for a viable group we may merge classes or close a class. In this event we will do our best to offer you an alternative course that meets your needs.

The information published in this prospectus was correct at the time of publication. Dudley Adult and Community Learning reserves the right to revise times, dates, fees, locations and qualifications of courses for business purposes. Because courses may be subject to unforeseen change, alteration or cancellation, the information in this prospectus cannot be considered as binding or final.

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SkillsOur skills curriculum is designed to enable learners get new skills in English, maths, ICT and ESOL. This is for learners who want to gain qualifications up to level two and progress towards further learning and employment. These courses will prepare you for higher level learning and college provision which we offer in our neighbourhood learning centres. If you’re unemployed and looking for work, or if you are in work but looking for new opportunities, our free Inspire course will help you to learn skills to work more effectively with others - either in the work place or as part of your further study.Completion of the course will achieve the following qualifications:Information & Communication Technology (ICT) - Entry Level 2Personal Development - qualification - Entry Level 3

For more information and to book a place contact Claire Dukes on 01384 813781 or email: [email protected]

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Functional skills - English DW Mon 16/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

Functional skills - English HLC Mon 16/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English CP Tues 17/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - English DW Tues 17/09/2019 6 - 8pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English CP Wed 18/09/2019 10 - 12pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English DW Thurs 19/09/2019 9.45 - 11.45am 12 Free

Functional skills - English CP Thurs 19/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English CP Fri 20/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English BH Mon 16/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English StPCC Tues 17/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - English RH Wed 18/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

Functional skills - English KH Wed 18/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English DW Mon 16/09/2019 12.45 - 2.45pm 12 Free

Functional skills - English DW Tues 17/09/2019 9:45 - 11:45am 12 Free

Functional skills - English BH Tues 17/09/2019 9.45 - 11.45am 12 Free

Functional skills - English DW Wed 18/09/2019 9.45 - 11.45am 12 Free

Functional skills - English DW Fri 13/09/2019 9 - 12pm 30 Free

Creative writing L4L Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £41

Creative writing L4L Mon 04/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £41

Course Venue Day Start Time Weeks Fee

English

Improving your English will help you in everyday life and work situations. Joining an English class will enable you to improve your reading, writing and speaking skills. You will be able to gain a nationally recognised qualification in English. Before joining a course, all learners will have an initial assessment. This is to ensure that you are on the correct level course. We offer levels from pre-entry to Level 2. To enrol, please call one of our centres to book an assessment prior to joining the class. This will help to identify the correct starting point for you.

English courses are free if you do not already have a GCSE grade C or above in this subject. Exam and assessment fees are also free.

If you are an employer we can help your workforce develop and improve their English skills.

Learner quote - English: “I have gained a level 1 qualification in English this year. It was amazing, I am so proud of myself. I now feel confident to progress to a level 2 course at the college.”

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Digital skills taster course - beginner DW Mon 09/09/2019 1 - 3pm 3 Free

Digital skills taster course - beginner CP Tues 10/09/2019 1 - 3pm 3 Free

Digital skills taster course - beginner BH Wed 11/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 3 Free

Digital skills taster course - beginner BH Thurs 12/09/2019 1 - 3pm 3 Free











Digital Skills Level 2 Award in IT user skills BH Wed 18/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 8 Free*

Digital Skills Level 2 Award in IT user skills BH Thurs 19/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 8 Free*

Computing - social media DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Web design - an introduction DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

eBay - selling online DC Wed 06/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Computers - the basics L4L Mon 16/09/2019 7 - 9pm 3 £29.70



Computers - email and internet L4L Mon 07/10/2019 7 - 9pm 3 £29.70

Computers - email and internet L4L Mon 25/11/2019 7 - 9pm 3 £29.70

iPad - introduction L4L Tues 17/09/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 1 Free

iPad - introduction L4L Tues 24/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 3 £29.70

Apple iPad - introduction L4L Tues 05/11/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 3 £29.70

Apple iPad L4L Tues 26/11/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 3 £29.70

* Free to learners in receipt of certain benefits


Computers (ICT) Computers and digital devices play a major part in our daily lives and we are encouraged to find and access more services on the internet. If you join one of our courses or bite size learning sessions we can help you to develop the skills needed to use technology safely. You can learn how to create an email account, access the internet safely, protect your identity on line, shop and make purchases, book a holiday or search for a job. You will discover many ways to use technology for work or for entertainment.

Our courses are designed for absolute beginners and more advanced users. If you have never used a computer or tablet before we can get you started. We will be offering taster courses and basic qualifications to help you achieve your desired goals.

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Functional skills - Maths CP Tues 17/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths CP Tues 17/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Wed 18/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Wed 18/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Thurs 19/09/2019 6 - 8pm 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths CP Fri 20/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths BH Mon 16/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Wed 18/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Thurs 19/09/2019 10 am- 12noon 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths CL Thurs 19/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Fri 13/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 30 Free

Functional skills - Maths DW Fri 13/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 30 Free


Maths

Improving your maths will help you in everyday life and work situations. You will be able to gain a nationally recognised qualification in maths. Before joining a course, all learners will have an initial assessment. This is to ensure that you are on the correct level course. We offer levels from pre-entry to level 2. To enrol, please call one of our centres to book an assessment prior to joining the class. This will help to identify the correct starting point for you. Maths courses are free if you do not already have a GCSE grade C or above in this subject. Exam and assessment fees are also free.

If you are an employer we can help your workforce to develop and improve their maths skills.

Creating PowerPoint presentations L4L Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £41

Creating Word documents L4L Thurs 07/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £41

IT skills for the workplace - Level 1 BH Mon 16/09/2019 9.30am - 12noon 30 £392

Learner quote - Computers: “I enrolled on a computer course so that I can learn how to use the internet. It was very good and I learnt a lot. Now I am using it to search for a job. I never thought I would be able to do this.”

LearnerstoryJulia joined a maths class with adult and community learning after being made redundant from her job. Julia said, “I have struggled with basic maths all my life and failed the exam at school. It was just so complicated and I lost interest in learning it. As an adult I know it is an essential life skill so I was determined to learn this time. After the tutor assessed me I joined the class at the right level for me”. During the course Julia’s confidence with maths improved and she has now gained a Level 1 qualification and is progressing to a Level 2. Julia said, “I am so much more confident with maths now and I have added my new qualification to my CV”.

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ESOL KHSCC Tues 17/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

ESOL CL Tues 17/09/2019 1 - 3pm 12 Free

ESOL KHPS Wed 18/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

ESOL BH Wed 18/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 Free

ESOL DW Wed 18/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

ESOL HLC Thurs 19/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 Free

ESOL DW Tues 17/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 Free

ESOL WPS Tues 17/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 Free

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Improving your English will help you in everyday life and work situations. Joining an ESOL class will enable you to improve your reading, writing and speaking skills. You will also have the opportunity to gain a qualification. Before joining a class all learners are required to take an initial assessment as this will help identify the correct level of class for you to attend. To arrange this please call one of our learning centres.

Employability and skills for work

Work searchWe will support your journey into work including CV writing, job search and interview practice. We can support with: • assistance with the maintenance of Universal Credit Account• Job Search - free internet access• help in using the internet • access to the top ten most popular Midland job internet sites • help with completing online job applications/registrations• setting up an email account for online job applications• help compiling your CV • help writing cover letters • help completing applications• interview techniques• careers advice • vacancy alert - we alert members via email outside the

session should a suitable vacancy appear • advice on courses and re-training

For more information please make an appointment with either Barbara Carr or Claire Dukes on 01384 812373 or 01384 813781

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Book keeping - an Introduction DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Personal money management DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Personal progression RH Fri 20/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 Free

How to write a business plan DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Start your own business DC Wed 06/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

How to write a CV DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 3 £25

Introduction to child care DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Introduction to business administration DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Adminstration - entry level RH Fri 20/09/2019 9.30 -11.30pm 34 *

Business administration DW Tues 17/09/2019 12 - 2.30pm 10 *

Introduction to business administration DC Mon 04/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Counselling - Level 2 DW Tues 17/09/2019 9.30 - 1.30pm 20 *

Mentoring - taster session BH Tues 09/07/2019 9.30 - 12.30pm 1 Free

Mentoring - Level 1 and 2 BH Tues 17/09/2019 9.30 - 12.30pm 34 *

Mentoring - Level 1 and 2 CP Thurs 19/09/2019 9.30 -11.30pm 34 *

Health and Social Care - Level 1 HPS Fri 27/09/2019 9.30 -11.30pm 19 *

Health and Social Care - Level 1 StPCC Thurs 26/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 19 *

Health and Social Care - Level 2 DW Thurs 19/09/2019 12 - 4pm 20 *

Supporting teaching and learning in schools DW Fri 20/09/2019 9.15 - 11.15am 33 *Level 1

Supporting teaching and learning in schools BH Thurs 19/09/2019 9.30 - 2.30pm 33 *Level 1

Supporting teaching and learning in schools BH Thurs 19/09/2019 9.30 - 12.30pm 33 *Level 2

Supporting teaching and learning in schools KHPS Fri 20/09/2019 9.30 -11.30pm 34 *Level 2

Supporting teaching and learning in schools BH Tues 17/09/2019 9.30 - 12.30pm 33 *Level 3

Skills for workOur skills for work courses help you to develop confidence and achieve qualifications needed to progress to further learning or to gain employment. Start your career in adult health and social care by enrolling onto our introductory programme and progress to nationally recognised qualifications at Level 1 and 2.

If you want a career in childcare you can join our introductory level course and progress to a Level 1 qualification. Our short programmes will provide you with the knowledge of basic child development and skills to work with children.

Office skills courses will help you to learn the skills needed to work in an office environment and you can work towards a qualification.

If you are interested in working as a mentor, the Mentoring Award Level 1 is a short course that will enable you to get the practical skills needed for the role.

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Health and WellbeingTaking part in adult learning classes can contribute to living with good health and mental wellbeing and improved social interactions and promotes healthy lifestyles. Classes include healthy cooking, health and beauty, Pilates and mindfulness.

Our courses will help you learn new skills and develop your creative abilities. You could learn how to play the guitar, become a creative writer, or learn a new language for holidays or work. Other subjects include painting and drawing, sewing and textiles, floristry, sugar craft and photography.

We have classes at all levels to suit people of all abilities, interests and ambition. Taking part in creative group activities can help improve your health and wellbeing and help to prepare you for employment or self-employment in the creative industries. At the end of the course the tutor will advise you about progression to other levels and other creative courses.

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Tai Chi - beginner level L4L Thurs 26/09/2019 10 - 11am 6 £32.80

Tai Chi - movements for wellbeing L4L Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 8 £32.80

Tai Chi - movements for wellbeing L4L Mon 23/09/2019 7.30 - 9pm 8 £32.80

Tai Chi - movements for wellbeing L4L Tues 24/09/2019 5.45 - 7.15pm 8 £32.80

Pilates - taster session OC Fri 13/09/2019 11.15 - 12.15pm 1 Free

Pilates OC Fri 20/09/2019 11.15 - 12.15pm 11 £53.40

Pilates - beginner level DW Wed 18/09/2019 6 - 7pm 10 £30

Pilates L4L Tues 17/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £49.20

Pilates DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Fitness Yoga L4L Tues 17/09/2019 8 - 9pm 12 £49.20

Yoga for health and relaxation DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Adult swimming - beginner level L4L Mon 09/09/2019 7 - 9pm 13 £61.75

Adult swimming - improver level L4L Mon 09/09/2019 7.45 - 8.15pm 13 £61.75

Adult swimming - advanced level L4L Mon 09/09/2019 7.45 - 8.15pm 13 £61.75

Healthy cooking BH Fri 04/10/2019 1 - 3pm 3 Free

Healthy cookingfor independent living DW Wed 25/09/2019 1 - 3pm 10 Free

Mindfulness L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 7.30 - 9pm 6 £29.70

Mindfulness L4L Thurs 07/11/2019 7.30 - 9pm 6 £29.70

Coping with stress and anxiety DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 4 £45

Life coaching DC Thurs 07/11/2019 7 - 9pm 4 £45

Improving assertiveness DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 4 £45

Confidence and assertiveness StJC Tues 24/09/2019 9.30 -11.30am 4 Free Thurs 07/11/2019 9.30 -11.30am 4 Free

Motivation StJC Thurs 26/09/2019 9.30 -11.30am 5 Free



Healthy livingOur cooking classes are suitable for complete beginners in the kitchen and those who want to learn how to shop, prepare and cook healthy food. Our exercise classes are suitable for beginners and for those who want to improve their physical fitness. We offer swimming at beginners, improvers and advanced levels. You will have fun and improve your health at the same time. Tai Chi is a non-impact, physical exercise and is suitable for all age groups. It keeps the body flexible, reduces stress, and tones and strengthens muscles.

Healthy mindsWe offer classes to help you maintain good mental health for life, living and work. Courses include managing anxiety and stress, mindfulness and life coaching.

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Beauty and make-up DC Sat 09/11/2019 10 - 4pm 4 £50

Beauty and make-up - beginner level BH Mon 23/09/2019 12.15 - 2.15pm 3 Free

Beauty and make-up - beginner level DW Fri 13/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 3 FreeRing for details

Beauty and make-up - beginner level StPCC Tues 12/11/2019 12.15 - 2.15pm 3 Free

Manicure care and nail extensions DC Sat 28/09/2019 10am - 1pm 4 £50


Beauty

Our beauty and make up classes are popular with leaners who want to use these skills for work as make-up artists.

Cake decorating and sugar craft DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Porcelain - sugar craft DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Cupcake decorating DC Sat 19/10/2019 10am - 3pm 1 £50

Sugar flowers DC Sat 07/12/2019 10am - 3pm 1 £50

Basic cake making DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 8 £70

Indian cookery - introduction DC Mon 04/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45


Creative cooking

Sugar craft classes are ideal for people who want to learn how to decorate a cake using sugar flowers, modelling and piping. Some of our previous learners have become self-employed cake decorators.

LearnerstoryDavid said, “I have been unwell for a long time with mental ill health. I found myself staying at home to avoid going out and speaking to people. Over a period of years I withdrew from all social events and eventually I gave up work too. I was very low and depressed. Then a friend encouraged me to join an art class with him. I was reluctant at first, but my friend would not take no for an answer. After a few weeks I realised how much I enjoyed it and I learnt that drawing and putting paint onto paper was something I was good at. I am very proud of my art work and I look forward to the class each week. I think my mental health is better and I have found something to motivate me to get out of the house. I would recommend joining a class – you may discover a talent you never knew you had”.

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Handmade cards - beginner level L4L Tues 01/10/2019 6.30 - 8.30pm 3 £27.90

Autumn crafts - taster session L4L Tues 22/10/2019 6.30 - 8.30pm 1 Free

Handmade festive cards L4L Tues 05/11/2019 6.30 - 8.30pm 3 £27.90

Winter crafts - taster session L4L Tues 26/11/2019 6.30 - 8.30pm 1 Free

Pottery - all levels L4L Sat 28/09/2019 10am - 12pm 9 £88.80

Pottery - all levels L4L Sat 28/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 9 £88.80

Carve in stone L4L Tue 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £76

Stained glass RHGC Wed 25/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 10 £76

Creative Personal Development CP Mon 16/09/2019 9.30am - 12.30pm 10 *

Creative Personal Development BH Fri 20/09/2019 9.30am - 12.30pm 10 *

Creative Personal Development DW Tues 17/09/2019 11.30am - 3.30pm 10 *

Painting and drawing L4L Wed 18/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 £87.60

Painting and drawing L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 10am- 12noon 12 £87.60

Painting and drawing L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 10am - 12noon 12 £87.60

Painting and drawing L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £87.60

Mixed media art BH Wed 18/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £70

Painting - beginner level DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Watercolours - beginner level DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Drawing - beginner level DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Calligraphy DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

* Free if eligible


Visual arts and crafts

The aim of the Creative Personal Development course is to engage you in a fun and creative way in a safe social environment to develop confidence and self-esteem. It is ideal for people who have not engaged in education for some time, who may be un-employed or who are looking for a change of direction in their life.

The course activities promote opportunities for social interaction as well as personal reflection through therapeutic practical activities such as collage, mosaic, candle making and other arts and crafts activities.

Art classes can help you to explore your ideas and develop your creativity. We have classes for complete beginners and for those who already have developed artistic skills. We offer watercolours, mixed media art and painting and drawing. Many learners also exhibit their work in exhibitions.

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Gardening - vegetables in containers DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Gardening - beginner level DC Mon 04/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Flower arranging L4L Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £44

Flower arranging L4L Mon 04/11/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £44

Flower arranging BH Thurs 12/09/2019 6 - 8pm 5 £44

Flower arranging - beginner level DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £90

Flower arranging - improver level DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Flower design - beginner level CP Mon 16/09/2019 1 - 3pm 6 £50

Winter floral inspirations CP Mon 04/11/2019 1 - 3pm 4 £40

Floristry – celebration flowers DC Sat 07/12/2019 10am - 3pm 1 £50

Hanging candelabra CP Mon 02/12/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 1 £10

Festive door wreath CP Mon 09/12/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 1 £10

Winter wonderland - a table design CP Mon 16/12/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 1 £12

Floristry - preformed tribute shapes DC Sat 19/10/2019 10am- 3pm 1 £50


Gardens and flowers

If you enjoy flowers and making flower arrangements these courses are ideal for you. With our beginners course you will learn how to care for flowers and plants, basic design techniques and be able to create stunning floral arrangements. Many of our previous learners have set up small businesses and make and sell their floral creations.

We also offer short courses in designing hanging baskets, sensory gardens and growing your own food.

Guitar - beginner level L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 5.15 - 6.45pm 12 £73.80

Guitar - continue beginner level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 6 - 7.30pm 12 £63.95

Play the guitar - improver level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £73.80

Play the guitar - all levels L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £73.80

Play the guitar - all levels L4L Mon 16/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £87.60


Music

If you join our guitar classes you will learn the essentials needed to begin playing, either acoustic or electric guitar. Many of our learners play in local open mic sessions. You will need to bring your own guitar to these classes.

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Using a sewing machine - beginner level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 3 £27.90

How to use an overlocker L4L Tues 08/10/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 3 £27.90

How to use an overlocker L4L Tues 26/11/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 3 £27.90

Improving your overlocking skills L4L Tues 05/11/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 3 £27.90

Sewing made simple L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 6 - 8pm 12 £87.60

Sewing skills L4L Tues 17/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 £87.60

Upholstery - all levels L4L Tues 17/09/2019 12noon - 2pm 12 £87.60

Upholstery - all levels L4L Mon 16/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £87.60

Upholstery and soft furnishing L4L Wed 18/09/2019 12noon - 2pm 12 £87.60

Patchwork L4L Wed 18/09/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 12 £87.60

Millinery DC Thurs 03/10/2019 7 - 9pm 4 £35

Dressmaking and fashion sewing - beginners DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Dressmaking and fashion sewing - improvers DC Thurs 26/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Fashion sewing and up-cycling garments DC Tues 24/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Soft furnishing and textiles DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85


SewingLearn and develop new creative skills in sewing. You can learn how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern and make your own outfit. You can also learn how to make soft furnishings for your home, patchwork and upholstery.

Photography - beginner level L4L Thur 19/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £73

Photography - beginner level DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 5 £45

Photography - all levels BH Tue 17/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £70


PhotographyDo you want to take photographs with impact? No matter what your camera, bring it along to our beginner’s class and you will learn how to use the functions on your camera, learn skills and techniques to take great photographs and improve confidence with your chosen subject. Our intermediate class explores more creative forms of photography and advanced techniques. You will learn how to build on basic skills, explore hidden features of your camera and develop a more creative approach to photography.

Please bring your own camera to these classes.

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Spanish - beginner level L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 12 £73.80

Spanish - beginner level DC Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Spanish - beginner level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 6 - 8pm 1 Free

Spanish - beginner level L4L Tues 24/09/2019 6 - 8pm 11 £67.65

Spanish - beginner level L4L Wed 18/09/2019 2 - 4pm 12 £73.80

Spanish - beginner level L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 2.30 - 4.30pm 12 £73.80

Spanish - improver level L4L Mon 16/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 £87.6

Spanish - improver level DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

Spanish - improver level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £73.80

Spanish - improver level L4L Wed 18/09/2019 11.30am - 1.30pm 12 £73.80

Spanish - intermediate level L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 £73.80

Spanish - advanced level L4L Wed 18/09/2019 9.30 - 11.30am 12 £73.80

Spanish - intermediate level L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 £73.80

Italian - beginner level taster L4L Thurs 19/09/2019 6.30 - 8.30pm 1 Free

Italian - beginner level L4L Thurs 26/09/2019 6.30 - 8.30pm 11 £67.65

Italian - beginner level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 12.30 - 2.30pm 12 £73.80

Italian - improver level L4L Mon 16/09/2019 6 - 8pm 12 £73.80

Italian - intermediate level L4L Mon 16/09/2019 2.30 - 4pm 12 £73.80

Italian - advanced level L4L Mon 16/09/2019 12noon - 2pm 12 £87.60

Italian - advanced level L4L Mon 16/09/2019 7.30 - 9pm 12 £73.80

French - beginner level taster L4L Mon 16/09/2019 7 - 9pm 1 Free

French - beginner level L4L Mon 23/09/2019 7 - 9pm 11 £80.30

French - beginner level DC Wed 25/09/2019 7 - 9pm 10 £85

French - improver level L4L Tues 17/09/2019 7 - 9pm 12 £87.60

Italian - advanced level L4L Mon 16/09/2019 7.30 - 9pm 12 £73.80

Deaf Awareness - session DC Sat 19/10/2019 10am - 1pm 1 Free


Modern foreign languages

We offer classes in French, Italian and Spanish at all levels to help you learn and improve your language skills for holidays or work.

Deaf awareness training

What are the benefits to my organisation of becoming deaf aware?

Deaf awareness training increases employee interaction and confidence and teaches organisations and teams how to communicate better with colleagues, customers and service users who have a hearing loss.

How do I make my organisation deaf aware?

Adult and Community Learning Deaf Awareness workshops cover the main principles of deaf awareness including practical ways to interact with people who have a hearing loss.

Course options

Our half-day course can be delivered either at your premises or in a local accessible venue and is facilitated by an experienced adult tutor.

There is a minimum requirement of 10 people for the course to run. Cost is negotiable.

For more information please call Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 814227.

Did you know that 1 in 6 people in the UK is affected by hearing loss. Being deaf aware is being able to understand and recognise the challenges of deafness and having the right skills to be able to communicate better with someone who has a hearing loss.

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LearnerstoryKeith works in a supermarket with a colleague who has hearing impairment. He joined one of our Deaf Awareness courses to learn some basic communication techniques and to help him to understand some of the barriers faced by his colleague in the workplace. Keith enjoyed the course so much that he went on to do a qualification in British Sign Language at a college. He said, “It was very rewarding to do and I now recognise when customers visit the store some of the issues they face with deafness”.

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*plus cost of materials

Living in the Black Country and aged between

16 to29Looking for:

• Support in securing a job • Education opportunities• Routes into training, to develop the skills

you need for a brighter future

For more information visit www.dudley.gov.uk/bcimpact

This project is receiving up to £34 million of funding made up of £17million European Social Fund and £17 million Youth Employment Initiative, plus match funding of up to £8 m from the Big Lottery Fund and funding from partners

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LearnerstoryMy name is Raymond and I have a learning disability. I like learning new things and meeting people. One day I want to have a job that is interesting and earn some money but I find it hard to concentrate for long periods of time and I find reading and writing difficult. This year I went on a course called Life, Living and Work at Dudley Wood learning centre. The course was great and I really enjoyed it. I learnt how to cook and eat healthy food, use a computer, solve problems, work as part of a team, be able to talk with people. I learnt how to search for a job and get ready for work. The course helped me to find out what skills I already had and what else I would need to do. At the end of the course I got a qualification which I have put on my new CV. I am now going to start an English class to improve my reading and writing which I am now ready to do.

Life, Living and Work

On this course you can:

• learn how to problem solve • learn social interaction skills • learn how to work in a team • learn how to use a computer • learn how to make healthy food • work towards gaining skills

and knowledge for further learning or work

After completing this practical course you will get credits towards a qualification.

The course is popular and learners need to be unemployed and meet the eligible criteria to secure a place. For more information, or to book an appointment to check if it is a suitable course for you, please contact Kathy Adams on 01384 816495 or email: [email protected]

The next course starts at Dudley Wood NLC on Tuesday 10 September 2019 from 10.30am to 3pm.

This course is for adults with a learning disability or difficulty who want to learn skills for life, living and work.

Volunteering ...you make the difference

We offer volunteers• The opportunity to

- develop new skills and experience - meet new people from all walks of

life and make a difference to them- explore a possible career change

• Training and experience of work• On-going support and guidance• Travel expenses

Volunteers play a very important part in the work that the Dudley Adult and Community Learning team undertakes and we welcome applications from everyone who is interested. Volunteers have a number of roles in the service which include supporting a learner one to one in the classroom, working on reception in our centres, making resources, help with administration and promoting the service at our events.

Important InformationApplicants will be invited to an informal interview and compete an application form, a health questionnaire, provide two referees and proof of right to live and work in the UK. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Sue Edmunds on 01384 815176 for more information.

What we ask of volunteers• To attend an induction programme • To commit to work regularly• Observe and practice DMBC policies and

procedures, such as Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty

• To respect each individual and embrace diversity• To be reliable, positive, patient, understanding

and supportive

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Family learning

Courses include: • Family Learning - supporting your child’s English• Family Learning - supporting your child’s Maths• Learning together• Family Language• Caring for Children Award • First Aid• Family Creative Crafts

Family Learning offers a wide range of opportunities for you to support your child’s learning and expand your own skills.

LearnerstorySharma joined a Family Learning class at her child’s school. The focus of the class was to support children with reading skills and it helped Sharma understand different ways to encourage and support her son’s reading at home. Once the short course had finished she realised that she enjoyed learning with other adults and so progressed onto a Keeping Up with the Children English class, where again the focus was on how children are taught English in school. Her son enjoyed seeing her coming into his school for classes and she became more confident in her son’s school environment and with school staff. Sharma recognised gaps in her own English knowledge so took advantage of the opportunity to continue learning and worked towards a nationally recognised qualification. This was all based within her son’s school so her learning fitted in with school collection times.

The courses will help you to understand what your child is learning and how your child is learning in school, so that you can support their homework. We offer further opportunities for parents and carers to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.These courses are offered in schools, nurseries and family and community venues across the borough. This year Family Learning will also be offering courses in Childcare that lead to an award or a certificate.

To find out more about what is available in your area please call the Family Learning Team on 01384 818141.

Information for schools If you are a school and would like to discuss bespoke courses to target an identified need, please call 01384 818141 to discuss your requirements.

01384 818143 www.dudley.gov.uk/adultlearning

@DudleyACL@dudleyadultcommunitylearning

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