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Education & Skills Funding Agency

Free* courses

for adults *Subject to eligibility

September 2018 – July 2019

Learn part-time in your local area #sgclearn www.facebook.com/sgloscouncil

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South Gloucestershire

Community Learning

01454 864613

Who attends

Community

Learning courses? Our courses are written to meet the

needs of many different

learners including:

Learners who do not have a recent

Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs

grade C or above including

English and maths)

Learners who are living with or

have experienced emotional health

difficulties

Learners who may be returning to

learning or employment after a gap

in time

Learners who may be seeking to

develop their skills to find

employment or support children or

grandchildren in school

Term dates 2018-19 3 September – 26 October 2018

5 November – 21 December 2018

7 January – 15 February 2019

25 February – 5 April 2019

23 April – 24 May 2019

3 June – 23 July 2019

Where we work We work throughout South

Gloucestershire, with a particular

focus on:

Cadbury Heath and Longwell

Green areas

Filton area

Kingswood and Hanham areas

Patchway and the Stokes

Staple Hill area

Yate area

Most of our courses are *FREE.

To attend one, you must be aged over

19 and:

have lived in the UK for at least three

years, or

be an EU citizen or from an EEA

country or

be married to a UK / EU / EEA citizen or

be a refugee or asylum seeker

Some other people are also eligible –

please contact us for further advice.

More courses listed online!

Listings updated regularly

Visit the website at:

www.southglos.gov.uk/

education-and-learning/adult-

and-community-education/

*Due to changes in the Education and Skills

Funding Agency rules, some learners of ESOL and accredited Employability courses may need to pay a fee towards the cost of the course. However, other learners will still be eligible to attend free. See pages 13 to 15 for courses and more information.

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Come to an Open Day to enrol Join us at your local library or community venue to find out more information, get

advice and enrol on any course. To enrol, please bring some form of ID and your

National Insurance number. We may ask you to complete a quiz that will help your

tutor to help you.

Batch Community Centre Tuesday 4th September 1 to 3pm

Bradley Stoke Library

Tuesday 4th September 10 to12noon

and

Thursday 6th September 3.30 to 5.30pm

Cadbury Heath Library Friday 7th September 10 to 12.30pm

Filton Library Monday 10th September 10.30 to 12.30pm

Hanham Library Thursday 6th September 10 to 12noon

Kingswood Library

Wednesday 5th September 10 to 12.30pm

and

Saturday 8th September 10 to 12noon

Kingswood Lifestyle Centre Thursday 6th September 4 to 6pm

Patchway Library

Tuesday 4th September 4.30 to 6.30pm

and

Thursday 6th September 10.15 to 12.15pm

Staple Hill Library

Tuesday 4th September 3 to 5.30pm

and

Thursday 6th September 10 to 12noon

Thornbury Library Wednesday 5th September 3 to 5.00pm

Yate Library

Tuesday 4th September 10 to 12noon

and

Thursday 6th September 6 to 8pm

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Welcome to Community Learning!

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Our Aims

We want learners:

- to set goals towards their personal aspirations and recognise and value

their achievements

- to improve skills and gain qualifications in order to access employment or

develop career prospects

- to enjoy opportunities to make new connections and engage with other

learners

- to grow in confidence so that they can engage effectively and contribute to

their communities

- to inspire their families and friends with the pleasure and value of learning

- to see learning as a positive experience and life long journey, seeking to

continually develop and extend their skills, knowledge and understanding

- to develop positive routines and approaches which transfer to future

learning or work

Our Values

- We believe education makes a difference improving learners’ lives and the

lives of their families.

- We believe everyone should feel welcome and included in our classes.

- We believe that everyone has something of value to contribute.

- We believe education is a partnership between tutors and learners built on

respect and shared goals.

Overcoming Barriers, Stretching Minds, Building Skills for the Future

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What learners say about our courses

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“‘The most important fact that I have come to

understand is that you are never too old to return

to education. I have really enjoyed learning a

whole new subject… The only barrier you need

to overcome is yourself!”

- Nick

"I wanted to brush up on my skills, learn new

things and thought it would look good on my CV"

Alicia

"I have so enjoyed meeting

new friends and the community

that comes with the course and

meeting like minded people"

Jo

“Community Learning will

add value to your life”

-Yufang

"You can get quality training and ...meet

some amazing people too!"

Sally Ann

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Course Listings These are only some of the courses we will be running. Listings are updated regularly

on the council website: www.southglos.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-and-

community-education/

Into Work

Intro to Office Skills Part 1: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm

Starts 7th November runs until 5

th December (5 weeks)

Intro to Office Skills Part 2: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm

Starts 9th January runs until 6

th February 2019 (5 weeks)

Intro to Health and Social Care: Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 6.30 to 8.30pm

Starts 26th September runs until 24

th October (5 weeks)

Wellbeing

Creative Writing for Wellbeing: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre,

Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 3rd

October runs until 28th November (8 weeks)

Bradley Stoke area

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“Classes can help you to improve your English, be active and meet with people”

Concepcion



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Cadbury Heath area

Computing and Digital Skills

Computer Digital Skills for Work: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Fri 10 to 12noon

Starts 12th October runs until 30th November (8 weeks)

English

Improve your English: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am



Intro to Book writing: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 1 to 3pm



Intro to Creative Writing: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 10 to 12noon



Into Work

Exploring Job Skills for a New Direction: The Batch Cadbury Heath,

Wed 10 to 1pm Starts 16th January runs until 13


Intro to Working in Early Years Childcare: The Batch Cadbury Heath,

Thurs 10 to 12noon - Starts 28th February runs until 4

th April 2019 (6 weeks)

Maths

Improve your Maths: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Tues 12.30 to 2.30pm



Wellbeing

Crafts for Communication: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Fri 1 to 3pm



Intro to Mindfulness: Longwell Green Community Centre, Fri 10 to 12noon



Exploring Mindfulness techniques: Willsbridge Mill, Fri 10 to 12noon

Starts 26th April runs until 21

st June 2019 (8 weeks)

Knitting and Conversation Skills: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Fri 10 to 12noon



Personal Development Coaching: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Wed 10 to 1pm

Starts 10th October runs until 21

st November (6 weeks)

Sewing for the Soul: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am



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“Very friendly environment. Learning is fun and interactive”

Gayatri

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Hanham area


Digital Skills for Beginners: Hanham Library, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am



Excel for Beginners: Hanham Library, Fri 9.30 to 11.30am



Improve your IT Skills for Work: Hanham Library, Wed 6.00 to 8.00pm



Improve your IT for the Workplace: Hanham Library, Wed 1 to 3pm


th March 2019 (10 weeks)

Into Work

Intro to Office Skills: Hanham Library, Wed 1 to 3pm




IT for Workplace: FACE, Mon 9.45 to 11.45am

Starts 24th September runs until 3rd December 2018 (10 weeks)

Intro to Microsoft Publisher: FACE, Mon 12.30 to 2.30pm


th November (8 weeks)

English

Improve Your English: Filton Community Centre, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am



Wellbeing

Balance for Mind and Body: Filton Community Centre, Tues 9.30 to 11.30am



Painting for Expression: Filton Community Centre, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am



Filton area

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"[Learning] has improved my confidence...to start a voluntary job and start

a college course"

Natalie

[email protected]

English

Improve your English: Kingswood Civic Centre, Tuesday 1 to 3pm



Creative Writing for Wellbeing: Made for Ever, Wed 10 to 12noon


th March 2019/1/19 (7 weeks)

Into Work

Become your own Boss: Kingswood Civic Centre, Thurs 10 to 1pm

Starts 28th February runs until 4

th April 2019 (6 weeks)

Intro to Working in Schools: Kingswood Civic Centre, Thurs 10 to 12.30pm



Maths

Improve your Maths: Kingswood Civic Centre, Tues 9.30 to 11.30am



Wellbeing

Wellbeing and Confidence Moving Forward: Made for Ever,

Wed 10 to 12noon - Starts 7th November runs until 12


Intro to Mindfulness: Made for Ever, Fri 10 to 12noon

Starts 18th January runs until 29th March 2019 (10 weeks)

Kingswood area

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IT for Beginners: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am



English

Brush up Your Grammar: Patchway Community Centre, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm

Starts 26th September runs until 5th December (10 weeks)

Functional Skills English: Patchway Community Centre, Tues 12.30 to 2.30pm



Functional Skills English: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 9.30 to 11.30am



Improve Your English: Patchway Library, Wed 6.15 to 8.15pm



Improve Your English: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 12.45 to 2.45pm



Writing for a Purpose: Venue tbc, Wed 9.30 to 11.30 am

Starts 7th November runs until 12th December (6 weeks)

Into Work

Steps to Work: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 12.30 to 2.30pm



Steps to Work: Patchway Community Centre, Thurs 12.30 to 2.30pm

Starts 21st February runs until 28


Maths

Improve Your Maths: Patchway Children’s Centre, Mon 12.45 to 2.45pm



Improve Your Maths: Patchway Community Centre, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am



Functional Skills Maths: Patchway Library, Mon 6.30 to 8.30pm

Starts 10th September runs until 4th March 2019 (21 weeks)

Wellbeing

Scrapbooking for Wellbeing: Patchway Community Centre, Mon10 to 12noon

Starts 1st October runs until 12


Patchway area

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Staple Hill area

English

Improve Your English: Staple Hill Library, Thurs 12.45 to 2.45pm



Improve Your English: Mangotsfield School, Thurs 6.30 to 8.30pm



Intro to Creative Writing: Staple Hill Library, Weds 9.30 to 11.30am



Writing for Different Genres: Staple Hill Library, Tues 10 to 12noon

Starts18th September runs until 27th November (10 weeks)

Maths

Improve Your Maths: Staple Hill Library, Thurs 10 to 12 noon



Improve Your Maths: Mangotsfield School, Thurs 6.30 to 8.30pm




IT for Work: Staple Hill Library, Weds 9.30 to 11.30am



Wellbeing

Papercraft and Communication/Conversation Skills: Venue tbc,

Tues 1 to 3pm - Starts 18th September runs until 23

rd October (6 weeks)

Yarncraft and Conversation Skills: Staple Hill Library, Weds 12 to 2pm



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English

Improve Your English: Armadillo Centre, Wed 12.45 to 2.45pm


st November (10 weeks)


IT for Beginners: Yate Library, Thurs 9.30 to 11.30am



IT for Work: Yate Library, Thurs 12.30 to 2.30pm



Maths

Improve Your Maths: Yate Library, Tues 6.00 to 8.00pm



Improve Your Maths: Yate Library, Thurs 10.00 to 12.00noon


nd November (10 weeks)

Wellbeing

Sewing for Wellbeing: Yate Library, Tues 9.15 to 11.15am

Starts 2nd

October runs until 11th December (10 weeks)

Yate area

Thornbury area

English

Lets Talk Books: Thornbury Library, Thurs 9.45 to 11.45am




IT for Workplace: Thornbury Library, Thurs 12.45 to 2.45pm



Into Work

Update your CV and Interview Skills: Thornbury Library, Thurs 9.45

to11.45am - Starts 27th

September runs until 25th October (5 weeks)

Wellbeing

Supporting Your Child with AEN: Jigsaw, Thurs 10 to 12noon


th October (5 weeks)

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Need a qualification in English or maths?

The Improve Your English and Improve Your Maths courses lead on to Functional

Skills classes that start in January.

Your tutor will help you take the certificate that is right for you.

These courses help you to get back to learning, whatever your starting point. If

you want to improve your speaking, listening and writing skills, or you haven’t

studied maths since school, join the club! You’ll get a warm welcome in class.

We would expect all English learners to bring their own dictionary to class; and all

maths learners to bring their own calculator.

Contact… [email protected] 01454 821856 www.sgwellbeingcollege.org

A college based around your needs and

where being well is on the curriculum!

We have a range of courses on offer,

including mindfulness, managing anxiety,

money management, art, nature walks

and much more!

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"I want to retrain as a Teaching Assistant

and English skills are essential!

[Returning to learning] has improved my

writing skills and given my confidence a

huge boost"

Stuart

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Fee Paying Courses Most of our courses are free. We are required to charge some learners a fee

for our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses and our

Accredited Employability courses. This fee contributes towards the running

of these courses. All our other courses are free.

Do I need to pay for my ESOL/Accredited Employability Course?

To claim a free course, you must show your tutor a letter proving that you are on

one of the following benefits. The letter must be dated within the last three

months.

Job Seekers Allowance

Employment Support Allowance (in the Work Related Activity Group)

Universal Credit

Council Tax Benefit (not including the 25% single occupancy discount)

Housing Benefit

Income Support

Working Tax Credit

Asylum Seeker Allowance

You can also claim a free course if you are the unwaged partner of someone

receiving any of the above. If you are not on any of these benefits, you will need to

pay £60 for a 10-week course (20 hours) and £90 for a 15-week course (30 hours).

You must pay this by the second lesson.

Terms and conditions of fee paying courses

1. Learners must be eligible to attend a course.

2. Learners must show the tutor either proof of eligibility for a free course or a

payment receipt for the course by the second

session. Failure to do so will mean exclusion from the class from week three

onwards.

3. Refunds will be made if we cancel the course (pro rata if cancelled after any

sessions have taken place). Pro-rata refunds will also apply if a session is

rescheduled and the learner can’t attend on the later date. Any other refunds

will only be made in exceptional circumstances.

4. Learners who are not citizens of a country within the EEA or have not been

resident in the EEA during the previous three years, or do not have Right of

Abode, can still access a course at a cost of £120 /£180 (ESOL/accredited

employability courses only).

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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

ESOL for Health and Wellbeing: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre,

Wed 10 to 12noon - Starts 26th September runs until 5


ESOL for Citizenship Part 1: Filton Community Centre, Tues 12.30 to 2.30pm


nd December (10 weeks)

ESOL in the Community: Kingswood Civic Centre, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am



ESOL for Work: Kingswood Children’s Centre, Wed 6.30 to 8.30pm



ESOL For life in the UK: Patchway Community Centre, Tues 6.15 to 8.15pm



ESOL for Health and Wellbeing: Patchway Children’s Centre, Thurs 10.00 to

12.00noon - Starts 27th September runs until 6


ESOL for School and Families: Wheatfield Primary School,

Fri 12.30 to 2.30pm - Starts 28th September runs until 7


ESOL For life in the UK: Costa Coffee Yate, Thurs 7.00 to 9.00pm



We want learners to be involved in

shaping and directing their learning,

so feedback is vital:

Discuss your progress and your

ongoing needs with your tutor

Record your experience in your

Learning Diary

Complete our evaluation form

(“How did it go?”)

Attend a focus group discussion

Take part in our survey and tell us

what happened after your course

Come to our learner

celebration event

Learner of the Year 2017

Hecham Alsaiyad with Chair of Council Ian Blair

Learner Involvement

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Accredited Employability

NOCN Level 1 Award in Childcare: The Batch Cadbury Heath, Thurs 10 to 1pm


th July 2019 (10 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care:

Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 6.30 to 8.30pm



NOCN Level 1 Award in Office Admin:

Bradley Stoke Library, Wed 12.30 to 2.30pm

Starts 6th March runs until 26

th June 2019 (15 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in IT User Skills: FACE, Mon12.30 to 2.30pm


th May 2019 (15 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in Office Admin: Hanham Library, Wed 9.30 to 11.30am


th May 2019 (15 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in IT User Skills: Hanham Library, Wed 12.45 to 2.45pm


th July 2019 (11 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: Kingswood Civic Centre,

Thurs 10 to 1pm - Starts 27th September runs until 6


NOCN Level 1 Award in Customer Service:

Patchway Community Centre, Fri 9.45 to 11.45am


th January 2019 (15 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care:

Patchway Community Centre, Fri 12.30 to 2.30pm


th January 2019 (15 weeks)

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"I have been studying Health

and Social Care...a valuable

qualification to pursue my

career working in a school"

Tina

"I achieved qualifications

and could apply for a wide

range of job vacancies"

Anna

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Free advice and guidance When your Community Learning course is

coming to an end, your tutor will outline some

options for what to do next.

These include:

Further courses with us

College courses

University access courses

Volunteering and Work Experience

Employment

We also work closely with the National

Careers Service who can provide you with

information, advice and guidance on skills,

learning and work. Advisors regularly visit

classes to talk to groups of learners.

They also offer individual consultations to

support CV writing, interview skills and

career development.

For more information about National

Careers Service please visit their website

https:// nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

or talk to the Development Worker for your

area.

Take part in our

survey after your

course and you

could win a

£20 voucher!

Check out information to help you plan your future study and work – these websites aim to increase the progression of adults and young people to higher level study through providing online, impartial information and support about all progression routes.

www.careerpilot.org.uk

Future Bright is a new service offering flexible options for residents aged 19 or over,

who receive in-work benefits e.g. tax or child credit, council tax reduction or housing

benefit, and want to improve their job prospects with the help of a dedicated Career

Coach.

Phone: 01454 866008

Email: [email protected]

Visit the website: www.futurebright.org.uk

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Our community partners We work with a wide range of community organisations to provide more learning

opportunities and to help people find the course that’s right for them.

We offer a range of courses such as Parenting Skills which includes behaviour support, Community Development, Youth Work, Grow your own and Working with Children. We can also offer support around employment, volunteering opportunities and wellbeing activities. Some courses offer qualifications. We work with other voluntary sector organisations and businesses. We are based at Coniston Community Centre, Patchway. Phone: 01454 868570 Email: [email protected] Visit the website at: www.southernbrooks.org.uk

Foundation for Active Community Engagement

(FACE) We run activities for people of all ages and abilities, including those with learning

difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders. We offer courses, clubs, trips,

workshops, events and facilities.

FACE is based at Elm Park, Filton.

Phone: 0117 969 1938


Visit the website at:

www.facefilton.org.uk

Strong Communities

Powered By People

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Free Computer Courses

If you are aged 19+, unemployed or want to improve, your skills for potential job

opportunities then come along to one of our short beginner’s courses:

Getting Started, Internet & Email, Using ‘Word’ for Work / PowerPoint,

ntroduction to Excel, Using Social Media or Introduction to Outlook

Situated on Kingwood High Street (opposite the Civic Centre) we provide small

classes in a relaxed atmosphere.

Phone: 01454 862193


Visit the website at: www.theparkcentrekingswood.co.uk

Become a partner! Would your clients, customers or employees benefit from the courses we offer?

We are keen to hear from organisations who can put potential learners in touch

with us. We can advise them about the suitability of upcoming courses.

If you have a small group, we may be able to set up an additional course, tailored

to learners’ needs.

Come to our Partner Event

– for details, phone or email Community Learning.

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Family learning

Family Learning classes usually take place in children’s centres and primary

schools. Courses help parents gain the skills and knowledge they need to

support their children’s learning.

Parental involvement in school boosts their child’s confidence and impacts

positively on attainment. We can deliver one off workshops or longer courses.

Parents can also go on to other courses to improve their own skills and gain

qualifications.

Courses include:

We are happy to develop new courses to fit in with individual school priorities.

Schools interested in knowing more about Family Learning are welcome to

contact us to discuss your needs and get more information.

There is no cost to schools or parents for our family learning courses.

Crafty Maths

Cooking for Families

Time to Read

Fun with Stories and Rhymes

Happy Parents, Happy Children

Growing for Health

Getting Ready for School

Writing for a Purpose

Mental Maths

Support your Child with Writing

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[email protected]

Use South Gloucestershire Libraries 7 days a week when they are unstaffed with Open Access membership Upgrading to Open Access membership is free however registration is required and terms & conditions apply. To register please book an induction session, either online at: www.southglosevents.eventbrite.co.uk or enquire at the library. For more information see www.southglos.gov.uk/openaccess

Use your local library for learning

Libraries offer lots of resources to support learning, including study space. You can

read for pleasure or research a topic. There’s free wi-fi in every branch and there

are staff and volunteers to help you get the most from IT. Libraries offer a range of

activities for babies, children and young people – for fun and learning. Your free

library card allows you to access online resources and even the library at UWE.

Phone: 01454 868006 for more information or email:

[email protected]

Got a question?

Use our enquiry service [email protected]

Phone 01454 866900

Useful links:

www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries

www.LearnMyWay.com

www.southglos.gov.uk/getonline

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Community Learning venues 2018-19 We use lots of community venues – those featured in the course listings are shown

below in bold.

Bradley Stoke area Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS Little Stoke Primary School, Little Stoke Ln, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HY Meadowbrook Primary School, Three Brooks Lane, Bristol BS32 8TA St Michael’s CE Primary School, Ratcliffe Dr, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SG Wheatfield Primary School, Wheatfield Drive, Bradley Stoke BS32 9DB Cadbury Heath area The Batch Community Centre, Park Road, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EB Barrs Court Primary School, Stephens Drive, Longwell Green, BS30 7JB Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA Cadbury Heath Library, School Rd, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EN Cadbury Heath Village Hall, School Rd, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EN Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, Bristol BS30 9DU Parkwall Primary School, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA St Barnabas CE Primary School, Poplar Close, North Common, Warmley BS30 5NW Willsbridge Mill, WIllsbridge, Bristol BS30 6EX Filton area Charborough Road Primary School, Filton BS34 7RA FACE (St Andrew’s Methodist Church Youth Centre), Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS Filton Children’s Centre, Conygre Road, Filton BS34 7DF Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS Filton Library, Shield Retail Park, Filton BS34 7BR Shield Road Primary School, Shields Avenue, Bristol BS7 0RR Kingswood area Beacon Rise Primary School, Hanham Rd, Kingswood BS15 8NU Courtney Primary School, Courtney Rd, Kingswood BS15 9RD Creative Youth Network, 20 Old School House, Britannia Rd, Kingswood BS15 8DB Hanham Library, High Street, Bristol BS15 3EJ Hanham Abbots Junior School, Abbots Avenue, Hanham BS15 3PN Kingswood Children’s Centre, Hollow Rd, Kingswood BS15 9TP Kingswood Civic Centre, High St, Kingswood BS15 9TR Made for Ever Youth Centre, Fisher Road, Kingswood, BS15 4LE Park Centre, High Street, Kingswood BS15 4AR The Park School, Hollow Road, Kingswood BS15 9TP Samuel White’s Infant School, Abbots Avenue, Hanham BS15 3PN St Stephen’s Infant School, Lansdown Road, Kingswood BS15 1XD

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Patchway Callicroft Primary School, Rodway Road, Patchway BS34 5EG Coniston Primary School, Epney Close Patchway, BS34 5LN Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Amberley Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS3 46NF Patchway Children’s Centre, Epney Close, Patchway BS34 5LN Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5PF Patchway Library, Patchway Hub, Rodway Rd, Patchway BS34 5PE St Chad’s CE Primary School, Cranham Dr, Patchway, Bristol BS34 6AQ Staple Hill area Christchurch CE Junior School, Pendennis Road, Downend BS16 5JJ Downend Library, Buckingham Gardens, Downend BS16 5TW Mangotsfield School, Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield BS16 9LH Stanbridge Primary School, Stanbridge Rd, Downend BS15 6AL Staple Hill Children’s Centre, Staple Hill School, Page Road BS16 4NE Staple Hill Library, Beaufort Rd, Staple Hill BS16 5LS Staple Hill Methodist Church, 131 High St, Staple Hill BS16 5HQ Staple Hill Primary School, Page Rd, Staple Hill BS16 4NE The Tynings Primary School, Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill BS16 4SG Thornbury Thornbury Library St Mary St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AA Jigsaw 4-7 Chapel St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AW Yate area Abbotswood School, Kelston Close, Yate, BS37 8SZ Armadillo Centre, Station Rd, Yate BS37 4FW Brimsham Green School, Broad Lane, Yate, BS37 7LB Costa Coffee Shop, 33 East Walk, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AB Pucklechurch School, 2 Castle Road Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9RF Tyndale School, Tyndale Avenue, Yate, Bristol BS37 5EX Yate Children’s Centre, Cranleigh Court Rd, Yate BS37 5DW Yate Heritage Centre, Church Rd, Yate BS37 5BG Yate International Academy, Sundridge Park, Yate BS37 4DX Yate Library, Unit 44, West Walk, Yate Shopping Centre BS37 4AX

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How to contact us Development workers organise courses in your area. They will help you enrol and

will be your key contact throughout your course. Tell them about any learning

needs you have to build your confidence, develop your skills and get you ready for

work and volunteering.

Cadbury Heath and Kingswood:

Sam Jones 07768 293842

[email protected]

Patchway, Filton and the Stokes:

Jane Thomas 07860 181352

[email protected]

Staple Hill, Downend and

Mangotsfield

Teresa Howell 07584 580223

[email protected]

Yate and Dodington:

Peggy Ralph 07860 181351

[email protected]

Admin Team:

01454 864613

community.learning@southglos. gov.uk

If you need this information in another format or language

please contact 01454 868009

Are you a small or medium sized employer, wanting to improve the skills of your workforce? Contact us to find out how we could support you with a package of courses to suit the needs of your business.

Thanks to Costa Coffee in Yate for providing us with a venue and

hospitality this year.

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Contact details are as follows:

South Glos Community Learning Team www.southglos.gov.uk/education-and-

learning/adult-and-community-education/

Bristol Community Learning Team http://communitylearningwest.net/

North Somerset Community Learning Team http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs/training-courses/community-learning-

courses/



http://communitylearningwest.net/

http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs/training-courses/community-learning-courses/

http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs/training-courses/community-learning-courses/

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You Can Volunteer We are always keen to hear from volunteers who would like to support our learners

in their classes. This could be the right activity for you if you are:

Seeking an opportunity to share your skills and help local people.

Wanting to gain experience to help get a job and enhance your CV

Thinking of pursuing a career in Community Learning

Have some spare time during the day or evenings

We also welcome volunteers who would like to help with the marketing and

publicity for our courses.

What our volunteers say:

Volunteering with Community Learning

is a valuable and enjoyable way to support

others.

If you would like more information please

email [email protected]

“As a result of volunteering I believe that I gained personal confidence

in my ability to handle new situations. I developed my ability to work

with people from a broad range of backgrounds”

Rachael

“I am an extra pair of hands, another set of eyes and a pair of ears to listen.

I am able to take small groups in discussion, assist in written work and mainly

be around where needed. On a personal level being needed is important.

It is a great feeling when a student thanks you for being there”

Annabelle

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"When you start learning again after a long

period of time you start remembering skills and

things from before, you start thinking in different

ways and seeing everything including yourself

in different ways. That's how I'm feeling and the

feeling is great."

Ginka

"Our teachers are very understanding,

collaborative and respectful"

Laura

"I had a break from learning, but now I

can concentrate on getting a better future

for me and my daughter"

Terrilea

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Come one, come all.

Our society’s seekers.

Many have found,

Meaningful moments.

Undergone growth,

New challenges and changes.

In knowledge found freedom,

Training and teaching,

Your goals achieved.

Longing and yearning,

Every challenge addressed.

Achievable targets.

Respect and fellowship.

Never underestimated.

Investing time in yourself,

Never a waste.

Gaining qualifications or confidence.

Bobby Kaye © 2018

Shed the stigma

of school and

reclaim your

right to the 3 Rs

When the

Giga Bytes -

Bite Back

Let your ideas

speak for

themselves

Add up and take

away everything

which scares you

about maths

Work from the Staple Hill Crafts and Writing Groups

Education & Skills Funding Agency

With thanks to L.Hutton for designing and editing this publication.

“Be brave and have belief in yourself to do it”

Lorraine

“It’s a great opportunity to learn and make friends”

Pimkhuan

“Everyone is friendly,

helpful and encouraging”

Claire

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