Course Guide 2019-2020 · 2019-06-28 · Andrew Lane School, Cheshunt Introduction to Functional...

Course Guide 2019-2020

Supporting a love of lifelong learning,for the community, with the community, in the community

Introduction to HAFLSHertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service(HAFLS) is part of Hertfordshire County Council. Weare funded by the Education and Skills FundingAgency and the European Social Fund to providelearning opportunities for adults, young people andfamilies across the county.

Our aim is to give all Hertfordshire residents,whatever their age or background, the chance tolearn and develop further skills in a safe andsupportive environment.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to adultsaged 19+ which include courses in the followingsubject areas:• English and Maths• ICT and Digital Skills• Arts and Crafts• First Aid• Employability and Work Skills• Family Learning• Fitness and Wellbeing

For those that are aged 16-19 (up to age 24 with anEHCP) we offer the Study Plus Programme (seepages 22-23 for details).

HAFLS are also proud to offer one-to-onementoring support through the Building BetterOpportunities Project (details of this project can befound on page 21). This project is funded by TheNational Lottery Community Fund and the EuropeanSocial Fund Through the Bringing CommunitiesTogether Project we provide English courses tothose who have been in the UK for 10 years or lessand are speakers of other languages. Details of thisproject can be found on page 20.

The majority of the courses we offer are within thiscourse guide. We can be flexible in terms of courselength and content in order to tailor these to yourparticular need.

We hope that you might find something that is ofinterest to you. If you do require any furtherinformation please do not hesitate to contact ourfriendly team who will do their best to help you.

Telephone: 01992 556194

Email: [email protected]

Post: HAFLS, CHO121, Room 328,County Hall, Pegs Lane,Hertford, SG13 8DF

Learning with us

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How to enrol

If you have found a course that you would like toenrol on, there are 3 ways you can do this quicklyand easily.

Via our website www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hafls

By email [email protected]

By phone 01992 556194 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Most of the courses in this guide are shown asbeing held in one of our learning hubs. Thesecourses can also be delivered outside of the hub andthese will be led by demand. Please contact us tofind out if a course you are interested in is runningin other venues or look on our social mediachannels.

Interested in planning a course for a group?

If you are enquiring on behalf of an organisation andhave a group of people you would like us to providethe course for, please contact us to discuss yourrequirements (most courses require a minimum of15 participants).

Information and advice

If you are unsure whether you are choosing the rightcourse, then contact our team who will provide youwith information and advice regarding the coursesand how they will help you achieve your goals.

Registration Fees

All of our courses aside from the Stained GlassMosaic course cost just a £15.00 registration fee.The Stained Glass Mosaic course costs £25.00 due tothe costs of materials used in this course.

The registration fee is not subject to concessionrates and remains the same regardless of the lengthor subject of the course.

The registration fee is not refundable.

01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses [email protected]

Cancelled Courses

HAFLS reserves the right to cancel a course withoutnotice. In this instance all course related fees will berefunded in full.

Equality and Diversity

Our courses are open to everyone aged 19 and over,(16 for our Youth programme) as we are committedto ensuring that all learners are provided with anequal opportunity to learn and achieve, regardless ofage, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation,pregnancy and maternity, disability and marriage.

Learners with Disabilities

We are able to provide additional support to ourlearners where necessary. Please let us know inadvance if you have any individual requirements sothat we can provide reasonable adjustments andensure you have a positive learning experience.

Safeguarding

We strive to provide a safe and supportiveenvironment for all our learners. However if you haveany worries or concerns please let us know.

Our Safeguarding leads are Chantal Lommel, Headof Service, Tracey Mortimore, Manager, Pathways toEmployment, Barbara McDonagh, Adult LearningCurriculum Manager and Lyn Keates, Operationsand Administration Manager. All can be contacted on01992 556194

Our Partners

Whilst the courses within this course guide areprovided directly by us at HAFLS, we alsosubcontract to trusted partner organisations acrossHertfordshire.

Quality

HAFLS quality monitors provision to ensure it meetsthe requirements of Ofsted and the Education andSkills Funding Agency. However if you do have anyconcerns or issues please raise them with us so wecan take action if necessary.

How we use Personal Data

HAFLS takes your data privacy very seriously. If youenquire about learning opportunities with us, we willonly hold your details with your consent and we willremove your details if you ask us to. We will notshare your details outside of HAFLS without yourpermission. If you enrol on a course with us, we willexplain how we use your data at enrolment. We willkeep your data secure.

For further information about the use of and accessto your personal data, details of organisations withwhom we regularly share data after enrolment,information about how long we retain your data, and how to change your consent to being contacted,please contact HAFLS on 01992 556194 [email protected].

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We offer both qualification courses in functional skillsEnglish and maths at entry level 1, 2 and 3 and alsofunctional skills level 1 & 2 . We also offer a selection ofESOL courses, which are designed for people who arespeakers of other languages.

Our Functional Skills English and maths courses willteach you the practical day-to-day essentials you need inthese subjects and will provide you with a nationallyrecognised qualification. Functional skills qualificationsare required for many jobs where a minimum GCSE gradeis required and also needed for many college courses.

To ensure you are on thecourse that is at the correctlevel for you, you will beoffered an initial assessmenttest.

Our ESOL offer includesnon-qualification courses tohelp you improve your basic English skills. If you haverecently arrived in the UK you can learn about Britishculture, UK values, local traditions and our politicalsystem to help you settle in the UK.

English, Maths and ESOL courses

Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.


Course Name – Functional Skills - English Registration fee: £15Start Date

Monday 23/09/19

Assessment days:09/09/19 and 16/09/19

Time

9.30am – 12pm

9.30am – 11.30am

Venue

Borehamwood Hub

Duration

Introduction to Functional Skills This is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19. Continuing onto Functional Skillswhich is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19

Monday 23/09/19


12.30pm– 3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Hemel HempsteadLibrary

Introduction to Functional SkillsThis is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19.Continuing ontoFunctional Skillswhich is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19

Tuesday 24/09/19


9.30am– 12pm

9.30am – 11.30am

Waltham Cross Hub Introduction to Functional SkillsThis is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.Continuing ontoFunctional Skillswhich is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19

Tuesday 24/09/19


9.30am – 12pm

9.30am- 11.45am

The Campus - WelwynHatfield Borough Council


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Course Name – Functional Skills - English Registration fee: £15Start Date

Tuesday 24/09/19


Time

9.30am – 12pm

9.30am – 11.30am

Venue

ASCEND Gosforth Lane,Watford

Duration


Wednesday 25/09/19


9.30am – 12pm

9.30am -11.30am

Stevenage Hub Introduction to Functional SkillsThis is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.Continuing ontoFunctional Skillswhich is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19

Wednesday 25/09/19


12.30pm – 3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm


Wednesday 25/09/19


12.30pm – 3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Laurance Haines School,Watford


Wednesday 25/09/19


9.30am – 12pm

9.30am – 11.30am

ASCEND, Gosforth Lane,Watford


Friday 27/09/19


9.15am – 11.45am

9.15am – 11.15am

Andrew Lane School,Cheshunt


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Course Name – Functional Skills - Maths Registration fee: £15Start Date

Monday 23/09/19


Time

12.30pm-3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Venue

Borehamwood Hub

Duration


Monday 23/09/19


12.30pm-3pm

9.30am – 11.30am

Hemel HempsteadLibrary


Monday 23/09/19


12.30pm-3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm



Tuesday 24/09/19


12.30pm-3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Waltham Cross Hub Introduction to Functional SkillsThis is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.Continuing ontoFunctional Skillswhich is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19

Tuesday 24/09/19


12.30pm-3pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm



Wednesday 25/09/19


6.30pm – 8.45pm

6.30pm – 8.15pm


Wednesday 25/09/19

Assessment days:11/09/19and 18/09/19

12.30pm – 3pm

12.30pm– 2.30pm

The Campus -Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council


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Course Name - Brush Up on your English Registration fee: £15A non-qualification course which aims to help you improve your basic English skills and gain confidence in using them ineveryday life.

Start Date Time Venue Duration

Thursday 27/02/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Settling in the UK - ESOL Registration fee: £15This course is designed for people who have recently arrived in the UK. You will cover topics such as British culture, UKvalues, local traditions and political elections.


Thursday 16/01/20 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Succeed and Get that Job – ESOL Registration fee: £15Aimed at learners with English as an additional language, you will learn how to effectively search and apply for jobs. Thiscourse will help you to develop valuable techniques and tips for successful interview performance, learn how to producean effective CV, write winning personal statements and meet the requirements of applications.



Course Name - Family Health - ESOL Registration fee: £15Aimed at learners with English as an additional language, this course will cover important aspects of family health – frommaking doctors appointments to understanding basic first aid skills, medicines and prescriptions.


Thursday 04/06/20 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks


ICT and Digital SkillsICT and Digital SkillsWe offer a range of computing courses from Computing for Beginners to Get Blogging. Our courses are heldat a number of venues across Hertfordshire throughout the year.

Course Name - Computing for Beginners Registration fee: £15An introduction to computing basics covering security (viruses) email, the internet, staying safe online and social media.


Tuesday 14/01/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - iPads and Tablets made Easy Registration fee: £15Help and practical advice for navigating the internet, exploring a range of apps and staying safe online.



Tuesday 14/01/20 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Learn Word and Excel Registration fee: £15This is an intermediate level course which will give you confidence in using these programs.Topics include formatting Worddocuments, creating posters and using formulae in Excel. To join this course you must have a basic level of computer skills.



Course Name - Get Blogging Registration fee: £15Discover how to set up your own blogging account, format your post, add photographs and learn new ways to improveyour writing. Just bring yourself and a laptop or tablet.





COMING SOON...Level 1 qualification in ICT. Please contact us for more details



Arts and CraftsOur Arts and Crafts courses aredesigned to improve wellbeing, asresearch indicates that learningsomething new has a positive impact ona person’s health. At HAFLS we believein the value of learning to develop newskills and meeting new people as a wayto increase a person's confidence.

Course Name - Scrapbooking Made Simple Registration fee: £15You will learn how to create a beautiful keepsake scrapbook of memories using a wide range of paper crafting techniques.


Tuesday 14/01/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Creative Writing Registration fee: £15Improve your wellbeing by learning a new skill. On this course you will learn about effective methods of writing. Chooseyour own theme each session, be it fiction, non-fiction, poetry and more. This course is taught by a published author.



Course Name - Writing for Pleasure and Profit Registration fee: £15Aimed at beginners. On this course you will learn how to write for pleasure and maybe even make money from it! We will covereffective ways to think about writing articles for magazines, papers and more. This course is taught by a published author.This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.

Course Name - Stained Glass Mosaic Registration fee: £25A hands-on creative course for beginners that will teach you how to make stunning mosaics from stained glass thatwould make beautiful gifts for family and friends.This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.

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Course Name - Crochet for Beginners Registration fee: £15Improve your wellbeing by learning a new craft. You will learn the basic crochet stitches, how to read a pattern and how touse crochet tools to create lovely pieces of work.This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.

Course Name - Creative Crafts for the Festive Season Registration fee: £15Explore a wide range of arts and crafts – learn a new technique or use new materials.This course is themed to includeseasonal and festive crafts.




Course Name - Intermediate Sewing Registration fee: £15Do you have a sewing machine but need some help using it? We can help. Bring along your sewing machine to thispractical course and learn how to use it to create different projects each week in a fun and friendly environment.Machines must be less than 2 years old or recently serviced and in full working order. We also have some machinesthat you may use during the lesson but these MUST be booked at the time of booking the course to ensure we haveavailability.



Tuesday 02/06/20 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Jewellery Making Made Easy Registration fee: £15Come and design your very own piece of jewellery. This course is perfect for beginners or those wishing to start a new hobby.


Thursday 23/04/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks

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COMING SOON...Level 1 qualification in Garment Construction. Please contact us for more details



Course Name - Quilting- Sewing for Beginners Registration fee: £15This course will show you the basic techniques you need to create your own quilted items. You will learn how to cut fabricaccurately into strips and squares, what ‘fussy cutting’ is , how to create a simple block of your choice. Also included isthe technique of ‘quilt-as-you-go’ which is the technique used to create a ‘courtyard’ block as well as exploring how tocreate a simple appliqué design.




Course Name - Photography for Beginners Registration fee: £15Learn how to take great photographs and explore portraiture, still life and action photography in this outdoor-basedcourse. You will also learn ways to make money from your photographs.




COMING SOON...Level 1 qualification in Garment Construction. Please contact us for more details



Employability and Work Skills

Course Name - Becoming a Midday Supervisor in Primary Schools Registration fee: £15A hands-on, practical course to become an effective Midday Supervisor. You will discuss the role and importance of aMidday Supervisor Assistant, learn a wide range of different indoor / outdoor games and activities and explore behaviourmanagement and reward strategies.





Course Name - Becoming a Classroom Helper in Primary Schools Registration fee: £15This course is a stepping stone to becoming a classroom helper/volunteer in primary schools. It will give you a base ofknowledge on the primary curriculum, and show you how to support children with their learning and school policies.





Course Name - Becoming a Learning Support Assistant in Secondary Schools Registration fee: £15Explore skills needed to become an effective Learning Support Assistant in a Secondary School. Topics will includelearning styles, supporting children and young people, policies and getting a job.This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.

Do you need help finding and preparing foremployment? Or are you already in a job but wouldlike to improve your skills?

Our Employability and Work Skills courses focus ondeveloping your job search skills and aim to help youfind and get the right job for you. We also offer coursesthat will help you develop your skills whilst in work.

We cater for a range of different learning styles andare always happy to discuss your requirements andseek to accommodate them.

Our courses take place in our learning hubs, localbusinesses, community venues, and schools acrossHertfordshire.



Course Name - Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care Registration fee: £15Find out more about how the health and social care sector works in the UK in this introductory course. Look at the waythat the industry is structured, the variety of job roles on offer and the importance of communication skills. Also gain anoverview of policies that are central to working in the industry.



Course Name - Introduction to Working in the Film and Television Industry Registration fee: £15On this introductory course we will look at the way the industries are financed, the technology that is used and theimportance of the audience. We discuss basic creative skills involved in the production of the moving image such ascamera work and editing techniques. We will also look at job roles and transferable skills required to work in the industry.



Course Name - Introduction to Working in Customer Services Registration fee: £15You will gain an overview of the principles of customer service involving discussion of elements that make up goodcustomer service, methods for handling complaints and positive ways to deal with difficult customers.




Course Name - Succeed and Get that Job Registration fee: £15Learn how to effectively search and apply for jobs. This course will help you to develop valuable techniques and tips forsuccessful interview performance, learn how to produce an effective CV, write winning personal statements and meet therequirements of applications.






Course Name - Public Speaking and Presentation Techniques Registration fee: £15Boost the quality of your professional or social presentations by looking at ways to engage your audience, use speechstructure, intonation and positive body language.

This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.

Course Name - Level 1 Award in Skills for Business and Administration Registration fee: £15This course will provide you with a broad introduction to the business and administration sector. It will equip you with anunderpinning knowledge and the skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. It isdesigned to support progression to further learning and ultimately to secure employment in business and administrationor other related sectors.

The course runs for a duration of one day per week for 10 weeks and sessions last 4 hours per day.

The venues and dates for this course are to be confirmed. Please call for details 01992 556194.

Course Name - Assertiveness and Communication Skills Registration fee: £15This course aims to develop your confidence through exploring personal values, attitudes to change, assertiveness andsources of inspiration.




Course Name - Developing Self-Esteem and Resilience Registration fee: £15Helping you to look at life’s challenges in a new, helpful and future-focused way. This course will help you to identify andthen begin to work your way through emotions that may have held you back, to help change your perspective of your storyand move ahead with renewed resources to cope.



Course Name - Boost your Confidence Registration fee: £15This course will help you identify strategies for increasing your confidence levels, recognising your own values, skills andabilities and using lateral thinking to see the strengths in your weaknesses.






Course Name - Family English Registration fee: £15Ideas and activities for supporting your child with reading, writing, phonics, speaking and listening.This is an adult-only course aimed at parents with children in nursery and reception.



Course Name - Family Maths Registration fee: £15Ideas and activities for supporting your child with a range of maths topics such as numbers, addition, subtraction,multiplication, division, fractions and shapes and measurements. Topics will depend on the age of the children'.This is an adult-only course aimed at parents with children in nursery and reception.




Family LearningOur Family Learning courses enable you to support yourchildren with their learning. Our courses can be taught withthe adult and child learning together for part of each sessionor as an adult-only course that includes activities to carry outat home. This delivers learning benefits for both adult andchild as it provides valuable one-to-one time whilst learning ina fun way. You will gain confidence, new knowledge and skillsfor yourself and also ways to support your child’s learning andwellbeing. To get the most out of these courses you need tohave a conversational level of English. Courses will be tailoredaccording to the age of the children. We offer courses for EarlyYears Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and 2.

All of our courses come with information and advice onpossible next steps towards further learning or support intonew or different employment.

Our courses are run in partnership within our Learning Hubs,Family Centres, Schools and Community Centres acrossHertfordshire.

Please contact us for more information about opportunities inyour area.

Interested inhosting ourFamilyLearningcourses?Pleasecontact usand we willwork inpartnershipwith you to:

• Plan which courseswe can offer in your areaand to whom

• Assist with bookings and all the necessary paperwork

• Market and promote courses

• Deliver a course to any particular focus you may have

• Review courses and help families progress



Course Name - Computing for Families Registration fee: £15Use computers and tablets together with your child to increase your knowledge of the latest apps and social media. Bemore aware of staying safe online and gain confidence to use computers and technology as a family. When run in acommunity venue time will be allowed to collect children from school.


Tuesday 21/04/20 2pm-4.30pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Family Coding Registration fee: £15Suitable for children from reception to Year 6. This course aims to familiarise you with a coding programme which issuited to creating interactive applications with multimedia content. Then use your skills to create animations and a basicgame. When run in a community venue time will be allowed to collect children from school.


Tuesday 02/06/20 2pm-4.30pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks

Course Name - Inspire to Write for Key Stage 2 Registration fee: £15With the support of a published author, you will develop confidence in helping your child’s literacy skills by exploring theworld of short story and poetry writing.These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.

Course Name - Story Sacks Registration fee: £15A great way to inspire families with learning through stories. Develop reading, writing and listening skills and work withyour child to create activities related to a favourite children’s story.These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.

Course Name - Story Telling Registration fee: £15Learn together, support your child’s reading skills, and explore different ways of telling and reading stories to make themfun and interesting.These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.

Course Name - Creative Crafts Registration fee: £15Explore a wide range of arts and crafts – learn a new technique or use new materials.This course is themed to includeseasonal and festive crafts.These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if youhave a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.



Course Name - Family Language - ESOL Registration fee: £15Ideas and activities for supporting your child with reading, writing, phonics, speaking and listening but for speakers forwhom English is not their first language.These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or ifyou have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.

Course Name - Family Mindfulness Registration fee: £15Learn how mindfulness can help you and your child to work together to reduce your stress levels, to take time outtogether and to re-train your brains to deal with life’s challenges both at home and outside it.

Find out how to: • Enhance your mental health • Connect better with those around you • Focus your mind and reduce brain chatter • Lower your stress levels • Help you both to develop resilience and self-compassion • Help to reduce the likelihood of mental health difficulties in childhood

These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or ifyou have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.

Course Name - First Aid Registration fee: £15

Emergency Paediatric First Aid (10 hours)

Emergency First Aid at Work (10 hours)

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

First Aid at Work (18 hours)

Registration Fee £15 plus £10 for the book and certificate

First Aid CoursesHAFLS offer various first aid courses tohelp you cope with medical emergenciesat home and work.

Course Name - Mindfulness Registration fee: £15Learn how to wake up to life and to live with greater intensity, greater clarity and find more fulfilment in your everydayexperiences. You will learn techniques to help you reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing.




Course Name - Healthy Living Made Easy Registration fee: £15Improving health with some key ‘life-hacks’. Each week will include a new recipe to try at home, some light exercise andmany other topics such as sleep, learning and relaxation techniques.



Course Name - Get Smart, Get Fit Registration fee: £15On this course you will be able to try different types of exercise - from Box-Fit to Pilates. Suitable for people of all abilitieswho want to improve their fitness and wellbeing but are unsure about what type of exercise would be suitable. All agegroups are welcome.




Fitness and WellbeingJoin in some of our Fitness and Wellbeing courses to find out ways of copingwith the challenges that life presents whilst keeping fit and staying healthy.



BRINGING COMMUNITIESTOGETHER 1The Bringing CommunitiesTogether 1 project is a projectthat provides English coursesfor Romanian, Polish, Urdu,Gujarati and Bengali speakersfrom the South-Asian continentwho have been living in the U.Kfor 5 years or less.

It is being delivered inHertsmere, Stevenage, Watford,Welwyn and Hatfield. Thesecourses will improve your English; speaking,listening, reading and writing. These classeswill also include information on:

• Your local community

• Public services

• Available support

This project is delivered byHAFLS partners and coursesare organised and rundepending on demand atdifferent times and venues.

To find out more please callHAFLS on: 01992 556194.

BRINGING COMMUNITIESTOGETHER 2

Bringing CommunitiesTogether 2 is a project workingwith schools and FamilyCentres that teaches English toparents who have been living inthe UK for 10 years or less. Theproject is running in ThreeRivers, Watford, Hertsmere,Broxbourne, Welwyn andHatfield.

Courses will run at differenttimes throughout the year; these courseswill improve your English but also include

information on:

• How schools work

• Helping with homework

• Services and support in yourlocal area

This course is delivered byHAFLS partners in the localcommunity.

To find out more about thisproject please call:

01992 556194

Bringing Communities Together

STRIVEThis is the Support and Transition routes intoVolunteering and Employment (STRIVE) in Hertsproject.

If you have previously tried to find employment andthe support you had was not successful then thisproject could be for you. We provide tailored supportto your interests and needs, helping you move intosustainable employment, volunteering or education.

To join this project, you must be aged 19+ and beeither registered unemployed or be economicallyinactive.

MILEThe Money Information for better Living andEmployment in Herts (MILE in Herts) project aimsto support adults with general debt issues, peoplerequiring support to move to Universal Credit andpeople who have problems with travel to takeadvantage of employment opportunities.

To join this project you need to

• Live in a household where no one works• Require support to move onto Universal Credit

And you'll need to be:

• Long term unemployed• Struggling with debt issues.

If this applies to you then get in touch.

YOUTH FUTURESThe Herts YouthFutures project willsupport youngpeople furthest fromthe workplace toimproveemployability andenter training orwork.

Herts Youth Futuresoffers one-to-one supportto help you get to work outyour training or job goalsthrough involvement in regular funactivities such as a youth club, sportsclub or creative groups.

To join this project you must be aged 15-19 (21 if youare a care leaver or 25 if you are a young adult withdisabilities) from Hertfordshire and currently not ineducation, employment or training.



Building Better Opportunities in HertfordshireThe Building Better Opportunities programme is funded jointly by The National Lottery Community Fundwith match funding from the European Social Fund. It aims to tackle the root causes of poverty andunemployment, such as poor physical or mental health, homelessness, addiction and much more.

There are three strands to the programme:

Youth Programme - Study Plus (16-24)This practical course will develop key skills and lead to qualifications

STUDYPLUS

EnglishFunctionalSkills

Health &WellbeingSkills

WorkExperience

CommunicationSkills

Resilience&

Confidence

EnterpriseSkills

First AidCertificate

TeamworkSkills

CareerPlanning

ProblemSolvingSkills

MathsFunctionalSkills

MoneyManagement

Skills

EmployabilitySkills

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Our courses are for 16-19 year olds and 20-24 year olds with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Entry requirements: No formal qualifications but learners must be able to use English andmaths at Entry Level 2 as a minimum.

Qualifications available: Functional Skills in English (Entry Level 2 to Level 2) Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 2 to Level 2) Level 1 Award in Employability Skills Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Progression after the course: Our learners apply and progress onto college courses, traineeships,apprenticeships, further learning and employment.

How to apply: Contact the Study Plus team at HAFLS now on: 01992 556194 to registeryour interest.

Alternatively, email your enquiry to: [email protected] and wewill get in touch with you.

For the latest list of course dates and venues look on our website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses


The Course: We specialise in helpingand supporting young people who maynot have previously achieved their goals in education to re-engage inlearning and start achieving theirpersonal goals. Our group sizes are smallto help give students the best possiblechance of achieving and building confidencethrough developing new skills and makingfriends.

I highly recommend thiscourse. It's not too long nor

too short, you will be whole -somely supported throughout the

entirety of the course. The groups arenot large, people are always friendly and

welcoming so if you're worried aboutmeeting new people this isn't alike to a big

class where groups segregate, everyonesupports each other, and I guarantee

no matter how much disbelief youhave, you will progress in

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Study Plus Dates and Locations

New programmes will be startingin September 2019 and January 2020

in Bedwell, Stevenage.Attendance is 3 days a week 9.30am-4pm


Hear from our Learners

I’d say "Do it because atfirst you may think it’s an

average college but it’s a wholefamily. You come here thinking

‘I’m just going to learn maths andEnglish’ but you learn so much more. As

there’s a small amount of people and so youcome out of your shell. If people are

considering Study Plus they should100% do it, the tutors are extremely

accepting. It’s the best thing I’vebeen able to do.

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Feedback from our Learners


“The tutor, Dionne makes it fun andenjoyable. Time goes too quickly”Donna, a learner on our Jewellery forWellbeing course at the StevenageHub.

"I was very, very anxious and nearly didn’t gothrough the door. But I did, and they wereabsolutely lovely and I met some wonderfulpeople there. It’s given me a lot more confidence;

I wouldn’t have spoken to you a year ago." Maria Bunker, Winner of an Adult Achievement Award

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unbelievablyaccepting of me. I never thoughtI would ever fit inand feel part of ateam! Thank you for

being the start of everything" Study Plus Student

Adult Achievement Awards


Outstanding learners were honored at theHertfordshire Adult Achievement Awards held atHatfield House. Many of the learners hadsuccessfully completed courses under difficult andchallenging circumstances. Among the peoplewhose work were celebrated were learners whocompleted courses in English, maths, health andwellbeing or skills for work.

Winner of the ‘Overcoming Challenges’ award,Miguel, 45, from Watford, successfully completed the‘Boost your Confidence’ course while coping with adebilitating medical condition. He said “Before thecourse I wasn’t in a great place. I was unemployed,depressed and really struggling with my condition.My wife found out about the course, while looking forsomething to build my confidence and get me backinto work”.

Winner of the Progression Award was a single mumof five, Katie from Hemel Hempstead, whocompleted the Employability Course.

Katie’s tutor said, “As soon as Katie stepped into theclassroom you could tell she felt happy andcomfortable and it was wonderful to watch her growin confidence.”

After the course Katie secured a part-time role witha travel company which she really enjoys. She hasalso joined the Open University studying sociologywith a view to getting a degree in psychology andcriminology and ultimately becoming a forensicpsychologist.

Lynsi Hayward-SmithChair of the HAFLS Advisory BoardLynsi Hayward-Smith is the Director of Cambridgeshire County Council AdultLearning and Skills Service as well as being the Chair of the HAFLS AdvisoryBoard.

As Chair of the Advisory Board Lynsi's role, is to offer support to themanagement team in all aspects of the work and to ensure that every learnerhas a high quality experience.

Lynsi supports the HAFLS mission to meet the needs of learners across thecounty and particularly those who have the least opportunities to benefit fromthe growing prosperity in Hertfordshire.

“HAFLS activity not only benefits individuals, but also their families and thecommunities of Hertfordshire and I am pleased to be able to support the work ofthe service”

Chantal LommelHead of Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning ServiceChantal has been a teacher and manager in Adult Education for 17 years. Sheholds a Post Graduate Diploma in assessing and teaching people with dyslexiaand she is a trained therapeutic counsellor with a Master’s Degree as atherapist. Her whole career in education has been focused on creating andproviding suitable learning opportunities to young people and adults with avariety of barriers to learning. Her work ethos is based on working inpartnership with local organisations, charities and offering life chances tothose who need help re-engaging with learning or with their communities.

“The job market is more competitive than ever. As an adult, it can be tough takingthe first step back into education, especially if you struggle with a long-term healthproblem or disability. It is also hard to get back to learning if you have taken a breakto raise a family, to look after someone else or if you have recently lost your job.Learning something new can boost your self-esteem and help you meet newpeople. There are a number of different routes back into education specificallytailored to suit adult learners. I hope that you will find something of interest in thiscourse guide to help you start or get back on your learning journey.”

Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning ServiceCHO121, Room 328, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8DF

01992 556194www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses [email protected]

Facebook.com/HAFLSHCC @HAFLS @HAFLSHCC @HAFLSHCC

Waltham Cross HubCVSBEH Community Skills Hub,59 Pavilions Shopping Centre,

High Street, Waltham Cross EN8 7BZ

Stevenage HubBedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NA

Borehamwood HubMaxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JJ

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