Adult Community Course Guide 2017-18
Courses for adults in local communities
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<strong>Adult</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>Course</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
<strong>2017</strong>/<strong>18</strong>
Hello from the Principal<br />
Kirklees College’s mission is ‘creating<br />
opportunity, changing lives’. We<br />
believe that good quality adult<br />
community-based learning, delivered<br />
in convenient community locations is<br />
a powerful way of achieving this.<br />
Our wide range of community courses<br />
can help you find a job, progress at<br />
work or help improve your well-being.<br />
Marie Gilluley,<br />
Principal Kirklees<br />
College<br />
Kirklees College offers a wide range of options<br />
The college offers many opportunities for further study and training,<br />
and we work with hundreds of local employers; see page 30 for more<br />
detail or our website www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk<br />
<strong>Adult</strong>s<br />
Part time, flexible learning at<br />
college and in the community.<br />
Full time courses<br />
Aged 16+<br />
University Hub<br />
Higher degree-level, professional<br />
career development courses.<br />
Employers<br />
Supporting your business<br />
needs with training and staff<br />
development.<br />
Apprenticeships<br />
Qualifications while you work.
Learning for <strong>Community</strong> LIFE NOW................................................... 4 - 5<br />
Why learners choose us? .................................................................... 6 - 7<br />
Enrolment Information – When and Where ....................................... 8 - 9<br />
ESOL, English and Maths ............................................................... 10 - 11<br />
Fee Information.......................................................................................12<br />
<strong>Course</strong>s .......................................................................................... 14 - 27<br />
Family Learning.......................................................................................28<br />
Kirklees College offers a wide range of options.....................................30<br />
Super Saturday........................................................................................31<br />
Contents<br />
DISCLAIMER Please note courses are subject to change. Details correct at time of print.
Learning for <strong>Community</strong> LIFE NOW<br />
Kirklees College and Kirklees <strong>Community</strong> Learning Trust believe in learning for ‘LIFE NOW’. We know that<br />
your experience will be of immediate benefit to you, which is why we think that there’s no better time than<br />
now to start your journey with us. If not now, you won’t have to wait long until the next start date!<br />
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Language,<br />
English and<br />
maths<br />
I F E<br />
IT and digital<br />
Family Learning<br />
Employment<br />
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Neighbourhood,<br />
Cohesion and<br />
Culture<br />
O<br />
Organisation,<br />
Group and<br />
Volunteer Training<br />
W<br />
Wellbeing<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
Why learners choose us?<br />
We value the opinions<br />
of our learners, both<br />
current and former<br />
and are always<br />
looking for feedback<br />
so that we can<br />
improve.<br />
In a recent survey,<br />
here’s what our<br />
students had to<br />
say about their<br />
experience:<br />
99%<br />
of learners rated the<br />
teaching and support<br />
as good or very<br />
good<br />
98%<br />
of learners<br />
rated the lessons<br />
as useful and<br />
interesting<br />
98%<br />
of learners agreed<br />
that the course was<br />
at the right level<br />
for them<br />
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over half<br />
of respondents found<br />
paid work (full/parttime<br />
or voluntary)<br />
2 out of 3<br />
of respondents have/<br />
will continue to<br />
further learning<br />
96%<br />
of respondents say that<br />
their personal wellbeing<br />
and/or mental health<br />
improved since doing<br />
their course<br />
86%<br />
of applicable respondents<br />
say that they are now<br />
more confident in<br />
supporting their<br />
children’s learning<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
Enrolment information<br />
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When and where<br />
NORTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
BIRSTALL AND<br />
BIRKENSHAW<br />
CO-LOCATION CENTRE<br />
Fieldhead Crescent, Birstall,<br />
Batley, WF17 9BP<br />
Tuesday 12 September,<br />
1pm - 4pm<br />
See page 14 for course listing<br />
DEWSBURY MOOR<br />
AND SCOUT HILL<br />
CHILDREN’S CENTRE<br />
100 Heckmondwike Road,<br />
Dewsbury, WF13 3NT<br />
Monday 11 September,<br />
1pm - 4pm<br />
See page 16 for course listing<br />
HOWARD PARK<br />
COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
St. Peg Lane, Cleackheaton,<br />
BD19 3SD<br />
Tuesday 12 September,<br />
9am - 12pm<br />
See page <strong>18</strong> for course listing<br />
THORNHILL LEES<br />
COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
53 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury,<br />
WF12 9DU<br />
Tuesday 12 September,<br />
1pm - 4pm<br />
See page 20 for course listing
SOUTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
CROSLAND MOOR<br />
COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
15 Park Road West,<br />
Huddersfield, HD4 5RX<br />
Monday 11 September,<br />
1pm – 4pm<br />
NORTHFIELD<br />
COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
40 Norfolk Avenue,<br />
Huddersfield, HD2 1GS<br />
Tuesday 12 September,<br />
9am – 12pm<br />
RAWTHORPE<br />
COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
129 Brown Royd Avenue,<br />
Huddersfield, HD5 9QA<br />
Monday 11 September,<br />
9am – 12pm<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070<br />
See page 22 for course listing<br />
See page 23 for course listing<br />
See page 26 for course listing
ESOL, English and Maths<br />
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)<br />
If English is not your first<br />
language and you need to<br />
improve your speaking and<br />
listening, reading or writing skills<br />
these classes will help your day<br />
to day communication and at<br />
work. ESOL classes are not free<br />
unless evidence of applicable<br />
benefits is provided.<br />
You will have an assessment to<br />
determine your current level<br />
before you start classes.<br />
See page 14 onwards for<br />
more information about<br />
where community classes and<br />
assessments are held.<br />
Kirklees College is also an<br />
approved centre for delivering<br />
the Secure English Language<br />
Test (SELT) preparation course.<br />
You may be required to pass<br />
SELT if you are applying for<br />
British nationality.<br />
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English and Maths<br />
Improving your English or maths<br />
skills can help you in everyday<br />
life and at work. If you want to<br />
get a new job, promotion at<br />
work or progress to a higher<br />
level of study, then improving<br />
your English or maths is a great<br />
start.<br />
Before you start a class you will<br />
have an assessment to determine<br />
your current level. You must<br />
have studied in English to attend<br />
these English classes.<br />
Classes start at different times<br />
throughout the year. See page<br />
14 onwards for information<br />
To book an assessment for a college based ESOL, Maths or English course please call<br />
Huddersfield 01484 437070 or Dewsbury 01924 465916 Ext 2346<br />
about where community classes<br />
and assessments<br />
are held.<br />
The community based courses<br />
are Functional skills only not<br />
GCSE. However GCSE is offered<br />
in main college centres.<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
Fee Infomation<br />
Some courses are FREE to all<br />
and some are FREE subject to<br />
eligibility. You must provide<br />
evidence of eligibility.<br />
Please bring:<br />
1. Photo ID (one of the following)<br />
Passport, Identity Card, Driving<br />
Licence (only if UK for over 3<br />
years), IND card, Home Office<br />
letter or Visa status.<br />
2. Benefits Letter (one of the<br />
following), Housing Benefit,<br />
Council Tax Reduction,<br />
Employment and Support<br />
Allowance, Employment Support<br />
Allowance (ESA), Job Seekers<br />
Allowance (JSA), Income Support,<br />
Work Related Activity Group<br />
(WRAG), National Insurance<br />
Number, Working Tax Credit<br />
(named, unemployed person on<br />
working tax credit) or Universal<br />
Credit.<br />
3. Proof of address One letter<br />
showing current address.<br />
NB. You may also be asked to sign a<br />
declaration form.<br />
NB. Asylum seekers must have been in<br />
the UK for 6 months to be considered for<br />
classes (Further supporting evidence will<br />
be required).<br />
All other courses are charged at<br />
£4 per hour.<br />
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E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
NORTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
Birstall and Birkenshaw Co-Location Centre Fieldhead Crescent, Birstall, WF17 9BP<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Maths<br />
English<br />
We all need good maths skills and this course can help you improve<br />
yours. Enrolment and assessment for this course is between 1pm<br />
and 4pm on Tuesday 12 September.<br />
Develop confidence and have better communication skills.<br />
Enrolment and assessment for this course is between 1pm and<br />
4pm on Tuesday 12 September.<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1200<br />
FREE<br />
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Customer<br />
Service<br />
British Sign<br />
Language -<br />
Introduction<br />
Fancy a job in customer sevices or need to improve your skills for<br />
work. This course is to help those on the front line. Learn how to deal<br />
with enquiries and complaints in an assertive way that resolves issues<br />
and keeps customers returning again and again.<br />
Introduces you to simple fingerspelling of the alphabet, how to greet<br />
people who are deaf, numbers, BSL grammar and hobbies.<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
22/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
1300-1500<br />
£40*<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Childcare -<br />
Introduction<br />
Retail<br />
Bookkeeping<br />
Social Sciences -<br />
Introduction<br />
Social Science -<br />
Level 2<br />
Covers a range of topics including the role of encouraging adult, the<br />
importance of play, equality and diversity, keeping children safe at<br />
home and meeting individual needs.<br />
Become more confident meeting the customer, dealing with queries,<br />
making the sale, after sales service and look at the tricks of the trade<br />
used to make sure customers see your ‘priority items’.<br />
Gain an understanding of book keeping and basic financial<br />
statements. Looks at the essential principles and concepts that<br />
underpin bookkeeping/accounts.<br />
Gain an insight into studying social science. Covers Psychology,<br />
Sociology and Crime and Deviance.<br />
This course will offer units of a qualification. Join after completing the<br />
Introduction course.<br />
Monday<br />
06/11/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
09/11/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
11/01/17<br />
4 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
6 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
Roll on roll<br />
off<br />
1300-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1230-1430<br />
FREE<br />
1230-1430<br />
FREE<br />
TBC<br />
FREE<br />
TBC<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
NORTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
Dewsbury Moor and Scout Hill Children’s Centre 100 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury WF13 3NT<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
ESOL<br />
Maths<br />
Health and<br />
Social Care -<br />
Introduction<br />
Health and<br />
Beauty<br />
9.30-12.00<br />
Enrolment and assessments for this course are available at this<br />
centre between 1pm and 4pm on Monday 11 September, but<br />
classes may take place at a nearby centre.<br />
We all need good maths skills and this course could help you<br />
improve yours. Enrolment and assessment for this course is<br />
between 1pm and 4pm on Monday 11 September.<br />
Investigate life stages, which factors affect our development.<br />
Consider care factors, confidentiality, mental health and disability.<br />
Understand your body, skin and hair to look and feel your best.<br />
TBC<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>18</strong>/09/17<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Wednesday<br />
20/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Fees TBC<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1300-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1300-1500<br />
£40*<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12<br />
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Cake<br />
Decorating<br />
English<br />
Childcare -<br />
Introduction<br />
Health and<br />
Social Care -<br />
Level 2<br />
Healthy<br />
Cooking<br />
Understanding<br />
behaviour -<br />
Teenagers!<br />
Work with sugar paste to produce simple shapes and designs for<br />
decorating cupcakes and novelty cakes. (You will need to bring a tea<br />
towel, apron, dishcloth and container(s) to take home your products.)<br />
Develop confidence and have better communication skills. Enrolment<br />
and assessment for this course is between 1pm and 4pm on<br />
Monday 11 September.<br />
Covers a range of topics including the role of an encouraging adult,<br />
the importance of play, equality and diversity, keeping children safe at<br />
home and meeting individual needs.<br />
Offers units of a qualification. Join after completing the Introduction<br />
course. Learners can join throughout the year.<br />
Cook/bake family favourites in a healthy way and cut down on<br />
unhealthy fats, sugar and processed food.<br />
Has your teenager’s behaviour changed? Learn strategies for dealing<br />
with them positively and explore the science behind why behaviour<br />
can be so dramatically different.<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Monday<br />
06/11/17<br />
6 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
07/11/17<br />
30 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
<strong>18</strong>/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
5 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
19/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
0930-1130<br />
£40*<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
1230-1500<br />
Fees TBC<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
NORTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
<strong>18</strong><br />
Howard Park <strong>Community</strong> School St Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SD<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Letters and<br />
Sounds<br />
Healthy Family<br />
Cooking<br />
British Sign<br />
Language -<br />
Introduction<br />
Maths -<br />
Keeping Up<br />
With The Kids<br />
This course introduces the Letters and Sounds Phonics Progression<br />
System used in Reception and KS1 to teach reading. It covers all<br />
the letter sounds and other reading strategies to give learners the<br />
confidence to encourage their child’s reading development.<br />
Family Cooking focuses on healthy recipes and inexpensive<br />
ingredients. <strong>Course</strong> can be themed around food for different<br />
occasions, for example healthy lunchboxes or Christmas treats.<br />
Introduces you to simple fingerspelling of the alphabet, how to greet<br />
people who are deaf, numbers, BSL grammar and hobbies.<br />
This course investigates elements of KS1 and 2 maths with a focus on<br />
the teaching methods now used in schools. Good for developing the<br />
skills of adults and children, with activities to try at home as a family.<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
22/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
07/11/17<br />
6 weeks<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
£40*<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
British Sign<br />
Language -<br />
Improvers<br />
English -<br />
Keeping Up<br />
With The Kids<br />
First Aid for the<br />
Family<br />
Emergency<br />
First Aid - Level<br />
2 exam<br />
For those who have completed the Introduction course or those<br />
who have some experience. Builds upon your skills to give you more<br />
confidence and fluency in signing.<br />
This course investigates elements of KS1 and 2 English with a focus<br />
on the teaching methods now used in schools. Good for developing<br />
the skills of adults and children, with activities to try at home as a<br />
family.<br />
Learn a range of skills to deal with emergency incidents in the home,<br />
such as: burns, choking, allergic reactions. This is a hands on nonaccredited<br />
course.<br />
This accredited qualification is ideal for those already working or<br />
preparing to work within industry or wishing to become an Emergency<br />
First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and<br />
Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Health and Safety (First Aid)<br />
Regulations (NI) 1982.<br />
Friday<br />
10/11/17<br />
6 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
09/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
6 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
19/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
3 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
09/02/<strong>18</strong><br />
0930-1130<br />
£48*<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
Full day<br />
0930-1630<br />
Fees TBC<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
NORTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
Thornhill Lees <strong>Community</strong> Centre Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
ESOL<br />
English<br />
English for Speakers Of Other Languages. Enrolment and<br />
assessment for this course is between 1pm and 4pm on Tuesday<br />
12 September.<br />
Develop confidence and have better communication skills.<br />
Enrolment and assessment for this course is between 1pm and<br />
4pm on Tuesday 12 September.<br />
Wednesday<br />
06/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>18</strong>/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
1300-1500<br />
FREE with<br />
applicable<br />
benefits<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
Health and<br />
Social Care -<br />
Introduction<br />
Investigate life stages, which factors affect our development.<br />
Consider care factors, confidentiality, mental health and disability.<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>18</strong>/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
1000-1200<br />
FREE<br />
Maths<br />
We all need good maths skills and this course can help you improve<br />
yours. Enrolment and assessment for this course is between 1pm<br />
and 4pm on Tuesday 12 September.<br />
Thursday<br />
20/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
0900-1130<br />
FREE<br />
20
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Beauty – Make<br />
Up Skills -<br />
Improvers<br />
Health and<br />
Social Care -<br />
Level 2<br />
Confidence and<br />
Assertiveness<br />
Keep Fit<br />
Being Well<br />
For those who have already attended the Introduction course or those<br />
who have some make-up skills. Covers topics such as skin types and<br />
skin preparation, contouring and a range of looks for eyes.<br />
Offers units of a qualification. Join after completing the Introduction<br />
course. Learners can join throughout the year.<br />
Learn how to say no and leave everyone feeling OK. Learn how body<br />
language can be used to project confidence.<br />
Learn to warm up and cool down, which muscles you’re working and<br />
how to work out safely.<br />
Learn the 5 ways to well-being and how we can learn to build and use<br />
strategies to avoid/reduce stress and anxiety.<br />
Wednesday<br />
20/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Monday<br />
30/10/17<br />
30 weeks<br />
Monday<br />
13/11/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
14/11/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
09/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
5 weeks<br />
1000-1200<br />
£40*<br />
1000-1230<br />
FREE with<br />
applicable<br />
benefits<br />
1000-1200<br />
FREE<br />
1245-1445<br />
FREE<br />
1245-1445<br />
FREE<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
SOUTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
Crosland Moor <strong>Community</strong> Centre 15 Park Road West, Crosland Moor, HD4 5RX<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
ESOL<br />
English<br />
Maths<br />
English for Speakers Of Other Languages. Enrolment and<br />
assessment for this course is between 1pm and 4pm on Monday<br />
11 September.<br />
Develop confidence and have better communication skills.<br />
Enrolment and assessment for this course is between 1pm and<br />
4pm on Monday 11 September.<br />
We all need good maths skills and this course could help you<br />
improve yours. Enrolment and assessment for this course is<br />
between 1pm and 4pm on Monday 11 September.<br />
Starts<br />
Wednesday<br />
27/09/17<br />
2 days a<br />
week (Wed<br />
and Fri)<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
Friday<br />
22/09/17<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE with<br />
applicable<br />
benefits<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
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SOUTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
Northfield <strong>Community</strong> Centre 40 Norfolk Ave, Huddersfield, HD2 1GS<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
English<br />
Maths<br />
Being a Teaching<br />
Assistant -<br />
Introduction<br />
English -<br />
Keeping Up<br />
With The Kids<br />
Develop confidence and have better communication skills. Classes<br />
run all year. Enrolment and assessment for this course is between<br />
9am and 12pm on Tuesday 12 September.<br />
We all need good maths skills and this course could help you improve<br />
yours. Classes run all year. Enrolment and assessment for this course<br />
is between 9am and 12pm on Tuesday 12 September.<br />
Covers methods used to support good behaviour, Special Educational<br />
Needs, skills and qualities needed to work in the classroom.<br />
This course investigates elements of KS1 and 2 English with a focus<br />
on the teaching methods now used in schools. Good for developing<br />
the skills of adults and children, with activities to try at home as a<br />
family.<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
19/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Wednesday<br />
20/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
0930-1200<br />
FREE<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1300-1500<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
SOUTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
Northfield <strong>Community</strong> Centre contintued 40 Norfolk Ave, Huddersfield, HD2 1GS<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Social Science<br />
(Pre-Access) -<br />
Introduction<br />
Teaching<br />
Assistant -<br />
Level 2<br />
Letters and<br />
Sounds<br />
Covers an introduction to Psychology, Sociology, Crime and Deviance.<br />
You may be able to progress onto a qualification course from this<br />
short intro.<br />
Offers units of a qualification. Join after by completing the<br />
Introduction course. Learners can start at points throughout the year.<br />
Introduces the Letters and Sounds Phonics Progression System used<br />
in Reception and KS1 to teach reading. Covers all the letter sounds<br />
and other reading strategies to give learners the confidence to<br />
encourage their child’s reading development.<br />
Wednesday<br />
20/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
07/11/17<br />
Wednesday<br />
8/11/17<br />
6 weeks<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1300-1500<br />
Fees TBC<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
Social Science<br />
Accredited<br />
Units - Level 2<br />
Art - Memory<br />
Books<br />
Understanding<br />
behaviour -<br />
Teenagers!<br />
Maths - KUK<br />
Offers units of a qualification. Join after completing the Introduction<br />
course. Learners can start at points throughout the year.<br />
Achieve 3 credits in Psychology (mental health), Sociology (crime<br />
and deviance), Understanding Diversity in Society There may also be<br />
an opportunity to study a larger programme that will include GCSE<br />
English and maths at one of the main centres.<br />
Make a themed memory book using a variety of techniques including<br />
paper-making, entrapment and textured paper.<br />
has your teenager’s behaviour changed? Learn strategies for dealing<br />
with them positively and explore the science behind why behaviour<br />
can be so dramatically different.<br />
This course investigates elements of KS1 and 2 maths with a focus on<br />
the teaching methods now used in schools. Good for developing the<br />
skills of adults and children, with activities to try at home as a family.<br />
Wednesday<br />
08/11/17<br />
10 weeks<br />
per unit<br />
Tuesday<br />
17/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
5 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
<strong>18</strong>/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
5 weeks<br />
Tuesday<br />
27/02/<strong>18</strong><br />
5 weeks<br />
1230-1500<br />
Fees TBC<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
1245-1445<br />
FREE<br />
0930-1130<br />
FREE<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
SOUTH KIRKLEES COMMUNITY CENTRES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> information<br />
Rawthorpe <strong>Community</strong> Centre 129 Brownroyd Avenue, Huddersfield HD5 9QA<br />
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
English<br />
Jewellery<br />
Making<br />
Maths<br />
Being a Teaching<br />
Assistant -<br />
Introduction<br />
Develop confidence and have better communication skills. Crèche<br />
available. Enrolment and assessment for this course is between<br />
9am and 12pm on Monday 11 September.<br />
Learn different techniques for designing jewellery and use a range of<br />
beads to produce earrings and a bracelet.<br />
We all need good maths skills and this short course can help you<br />
improve yours. Crèche available. Enrolment and assessment for this<br />
course is between 9am and 12pm on Monday 11 September.<br />
Covers methods used to support good behaviour, Special Educational<br />
Needs, skills and qualities needed to work in the classroom. Crèche<br />
available.<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>18</strong>/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Thursday<br />
21/09/17<br />
34 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
23/09/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1000-1200<br />
£40*<br />
1230-1500<br />
FREE<br />
1245-1445<br />
FREE<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12<br />
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION DAY/DATE TIMES/FEES<br />
ESOL<br />
First Aid for the<br />
Family<br />
British Sign<br />
Language -<br />
Introduction<br />
Confidence and<br />
Assertiveness<br />
English for Speakers of Other Languages. Crèche available.<br />
Enrolment and assessment for this course is between 9am and<br />
12pm on Monday 11 September.<br />
Learn a range of skills to deal with emergency incidents in the home,<br />
such as: burns, choking, allergic reactions. This is a hands on nonaccredited<br />
course.<br />
Introduces you to simple fingerspelling of the alphabet, how to<br />
greet people who are deaf, numbers, BSL grammar and hobbies.<br />
Crèche available.<br />
Learn how to say no and leave everyone feeling OK. Learn how<br />
body language can be used to project confidence.<br />
Starts Tuesday<br />
26/09/17<br />
2 days a week<br />
Tues & Weds.<br />
Friday<br />
01/11/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Friday<br />
10/11/17<br />
5 weeks<br />
Monday<br />
15/01/<strong>18</strong><br />
5 weeks<br />
1245-1445<br />
FREE with<br />
applicable<br />
benefits<br />
1000-1200<br />
FREE<br />
1300-1500<br />
£40*<br />
1000-1200<br />
FREE<br />
* or FREE subject to eligibility, see ‘Fee Information’ on page 12<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
Family Learning<br />
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We teach in many schools across Kirklees delivering courses that<br />
support children’s learning. Here is a sample of what we offer:<br />
Getting Ready for School<br />
Looks at each element of the<br />
EYFS curriculum and gives ways<br />
that parents/carers can help to<br />
support a child’s development in<br />
Nursery and Reception.<br />
Letters and Sounds<br />
Introduces parents/carers to the<br />
‘Letters and Sounds Phonics<br />
Progression System’ used in<br />
Reception and KS1 to teach<br />
reading.<br />
Family Literacy<br />
Introduces parents/carers to the<br />
speaking and listening, reading<br />
and writing aspects of literacy in<br />
KS1 and 2, including phonics and<br />
grammar.<br />
Family Numeracy<br />
Introduces parents/carers to the<br />
new methods of teaching maths<br />
in primary schools.<br />
Keeping up with the Children<br />
(parents/carers only)<br />
Investigate elements of KS1<br />
and 2 English and maths with a<br />
focus on the teaching methods<br />
now used in schools. Includes<br />
activities to try at home as a<br />
family.
KS2 SATS Workshops – Literacy/<br />
Numeracy (parents/carers only)<br />
For parents/carers of children<br />
in Years 5 and 6. Looks at the<br />
literacy and numeracy topics<br />
children are expected to know by<br />
the end of KS2.<br />
Dyslexia Awareness<br />
2 x 2hr sessions explaining<br />
dyslexia and its effects on<br />
learning. Includes dyslexia<br />
friendly ways of supporting<br />
children’s learning.<br />
Family Cooking/Healthy Eating<br />
A practical course, focusing on<br />
healthy recipes and inexpensive<br />
ingredients.<br />
Family Wellbeing<br />
Spot the signs of stress and<br />
develop a range of strategies to<br />
handle it more effectively.<br />
Understanding and<br />
Managing Behaviour<br />
Learn the reasons behind<br />
changes in behaviour and get<br />
strategies to deal with your<br />
teenagers in a positive way.<br />
If you feel that you and/or your child would benefit from one of these<br />
courses, please speak to your child’s school about the offer we have.<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
Kirklees College offers a<br />
wide range of options<br />
30<br />
Full time courses<br />
Our wide range of courses focus<br />
on your future employability and<br />
career, with work placements being<br />
an integral part of many courses.<br />
98% of our students passed, so we<br />
make sure you get the best start for<br />
employment or for going to higher<br />
level, university courses.<br />
University Hub: higher education and<br />
professional qualifications<br />
Kirklees College has ranked alongside<br />
some of the country’s top universities<br />
when it comes to higher education,<br />
gaining a silver in the Government’s<br />
Teaching Excellence Framework.<br />
We offer degree-level courses,<br />
professional qualifications such as<br />
AAT, CIM, right on your doorstep -<br />
ideal if you need to fit your learning<br />
around existing commitments.<br />
Employers and businesses<br />
Whether you’re a small or large<br />
organisation, a well-trained<br />
workforce will help you stay ahead<br />
of your competitors, increase your<br />
competitive edge, and encourage<br />
staff motivation and loyalty. We can<br />
help you access funding and support<br />
through the levy or other means.<br />
T: 0800 781 3020<br />
E: employers@kirkleescollege.ac.uk<br />
http://employers.kirkleescollege.ac.uk<br />
Apprenticeships<br />
We’re officially one of the best<br />
large training providers in the UK<br />
for Apprenticeships! We placed<br />
in the top 5 in the Government<br />
National Achievement Rates Table for<br />
Apprenticeship providers. We train<br />
approximately 2,000 apprentices in<br />
over 30 occupational areas, working<br />
with 1,000 + companies throughout<br />
Kirklees and surrounding areas.<br />
Get in touch to see how we can help<br />
your business, or help you become an<br />
apprentice.<br />
Visit our web for full details or contact us to talk through course and<br />
training options, and explore ways to fund your choice.<br />
T: 01484 437070 E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
is back !!<br />
Bigger and better than<br />
before, Super Saturday is<br />
your chance to learn a new<br />
skill, get creative, explore<br />
an area of interest, but<br />
most importantly, have<br />
fun! What’s more, most of<br />
these courses are offered<br />
to you for FREE.<br />
Due to the success of the first Super Saturday, we’ve decided<br />
to add more dates for <strong>2017</strong>/<strong>18</strong>, so be sure to keep checking<br />
our website for details on the course offer.<br />
E: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk T: 01484 437070
What our students say...<br />
I have enjoyed the course tremendously. I have made new<br />
friends and learnt new skills which I can put into practice.<br />
“I now have<br />
more confidence.<br />
I have new<br />
friends and I am<br />
happy on the<br />
course.”<br />
I’ve enjoyed<br />
the classes<br />
and they have given<br />
me new ideas.<br />
“The course was great,<br />
it increased my<br />
confidence…I now know<br />
what it means to be a TA<br />
(teaching assistant) and<br />
I know I want to be one.”<br />
I’ve really enjoyed the course and have learned<br />
new skills. I have also made new friends and the course<br />
has given me confidence to try out new things.<br />
Email ACE@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Call 01484 437070 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk
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