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[email protected] South Gloucestershire Community Learning www.facebook.com/sgloscouncil #sgclearn 01454 864613 [email protected] September 2017 – July 2018 Learn part-time in your local area Free* courses for adults *Subject to eligibility www.southglos.gov.uk Education & Skills Funding Agency

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South Gloucestershire Community Learning

www.facebook.com/sgloscouncil#sgclearn

01454 864613 [email protected]

September 2017 – July 2018

Learn part-time in your local area

Free* courses for adults *Subject to eligibility

www.southglos.gov.ukEducation & Skills Funding Agency

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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 Two 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

To attend one of our courses, 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.

Where we workWe 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

Term dates 2017-181 September – 20 October 201730 October – 18 December 20172 January – 9 February 201819 February – 23 March 20189 April – 25 May 20184 June – 20 July 2018

More courses listed online! Listing updated monthlyVisit the website at: www.southglos.gov.uk/communitylearning

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 page 12 for courses and more information.

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Come to an Open Day to enrolJoin 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.

Bradley Stoke Library Tuesday 5 September 10.30am to 1.00pm

Cadbury Heath LibraryMonday 4 September 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Filton LibraryMonday 4 September 9.30am to 11.30amThursday 7 September 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Hanham LibraryThursday 7 September 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Kingswood Library Wednesday 6 September 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Longwell Green Community CentreThursday 7 September 10.00am to 12noon

Park Centre (Brooks Café), Kingswood Friday 8 September 10.00am to 12noon

Patchway LibraryTuesday 5 September 4.30pm to 6.30pmFriday 8 September 9.30am to 11.30am

Staple Hill Library

In the event of electrical

work being carried out at

the library on these dates,

enrolment sessions will be

held at Downend library

instead. Please check

with staff at Staple Hill or

Downend libraries nearer

the time.

Tuesday 5 September 5.00pm to 7.00pmThursday 7 September 10.00am to 12noon

Yate LibraryTuesday 5 September 10.00am to 12noonThursday 7 September 5.00pm to 7.00pm

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I learnt to be more confident and it has helped.

Catherine

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Welcome to Community Learning!

Learning IT has opened up a whole new world to me, finding out all sorts

of information plus being able to fill out on-line job applications.

Valerie

The classes are really interesting and after a couple of months you’ll feel like

you are in a family. Alfredo

I started going to the library and reading

more magazines and newspapers.

Naushee

I had such a good time learning English. Why don’t you

just come and try it ! Lukasz

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It is not too late to learn. Neil

The tutor was really good, she makes you feel so welcome.

Jenny

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I saw information about Community Learning courses and

wanted to do one as a way of ‘refreshing my brain’ and to see if I could work my

way towards getting a place in a UK university one day.

Ann

Think about your future, your family, your career. Learning new things is

always good. Thamiris

What learners say about our courses

My spelling has improved. Robert

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Course listingsThese are only some of the courses we will be running. Listings are updated monthly on the council website: www.southglos.gov.uk/communitylearning Venue addresses, including postcodes, are listed on pages 20 and 21.

English

These courses help you to get back into learning, whatever your starting point. If you want to improve your speaking, listening and writing skills, here’s where to start.

Return to learning: Maths & English Skills Refresh: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 11th January, runs until 22nd March (10 weeks), Thurs 10.00 to 12 noon

Improve Your English: The Batch Community Centre, Thursday 1.00 to 3.00pm, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your English: Kingswood Civic Centre, Thursday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your English: Filton Community Centre, Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Functional Skills English: Patchway Community Centre, Tuesday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 12th Sept, runs until 27th Feb (20 weeks)

Improve Your English: Patchway Library, Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your English: Patchway Community Centre, Thursday 12.45 to 2.45pm, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your English: Mangotsfield School, Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

We have a lovely and small group, every one has a

chance to speak and explain the topic.

Rameleh

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Improve Your English: Staple Hill Library, Thursday 1.00 to 3.00pm, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your English: Yate Library, Monday 7.00 to 9.00pm, Starts 18th Sept, runs until 27th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your English: Yate Library, Wednesday 12.30 to 2.00pm, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Maths

These courses help you to get back to learning, whatever your starting point. If you haven’t learned maths since school - join the club! You’ll get a warm welcome in class.

Return to Learning: Maths & English Skills Refresh: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 11th Jan, runs until 22nd Mar (10 weeks), Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon

Improve Your Maths: The Batch Community Centre, Tuesday 12.30 to 2.30pm, Starts 19th Sept, runs until 28th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Kingswood Civic Centre, Tuesday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 19th Sept, runs until 28th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Bradley Stoke Library, Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 21st Sept, runs to 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Patchway Children’s Centre, Monday 1.00 to 3.00pm, Starts 18th Sept, runs to 27th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Patchway Community Centre, Wednesday 9.30 to to 11.30am, Starts 20th Sept, runs to 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Mangotsfield School, Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Staple Hill Library, Thursday 10:00 to 12 noon, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Yate Library, Tuesday 7.00 to 9.00pm, Starts 19th Sept, runs until 28th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve Your Maths: Yate Library, Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 30th Nov (10 weeks)

I want to help my

children with homework

Kamila

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Into Work

Parents - Get Yourself job ready!: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 28th Sept, runs until 23rd Nov (8 weeks), Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon

Volunteering into Paid Work: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 21st Sept, runs until 19th Oct (5 weeks), Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon

Introduction to Childcare: The Batch Community Centre, Thursday 10.00 to 12.30pm, Starts 11th Jan, runs until 8th Feb (5 weeks)

Introduction to Working in Schools: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 2nd Nov, runs until 7th Dec, (6 weeks), Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon

Introduction to Working in Schools: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 22nd Feb, runs until 22nd Mar (5 weeks), Thursday 10.00 to 12.30pm

Intro to Office Skills Pt 1: Bradley Stoke Library, Wednesday 12.45 to 2.45pm, Starts 8th Nov, runs until 6th Dec (5 weeks)

Intro to Office Skills Pt 2: Bradley Stoke Library, Wednesday 12.45 to 2.45pm, Starts 10th Jan, runs until 7th Feb (5 weeks)

Steps to Work: Patchway Community Centre, Thursday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 12th Oct, runs until 23rd Nov (6 weeks)

Steps to Work: Patchway Community Centre, Wednesday 12.45 to 2.45pm, Starts 28th Feb, runs until 11th Apr (6 weeks)

Introduction to Volunteering: Patchway Community Centre, Thursday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 22nd Feb, runs until 22nd Mar (5 weeks)

Intro to Business Skills: Yate Library, Tuesday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 23rd Jan, runs until 17th April (10 weeks)

Steps to Work: Yate Library, Friday 10.00 to 12.30pm, Starts 22nd Sept, runs until 17th Nov (8 weeks)

Introduction to Health & Social Care: Staple Hill Youth Hub, Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

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Doing this course has helped

me with my CV, cover letter and interview

technique. Thanks to this course I have now

secured a permanent part time job.

Liam

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Computing & Digital Skills

IT for Beginners: Hanham library, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks), Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am

IT for Work: Hanham library, Wednesday Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks), 1.00 to 3.00pm

IT for Work: Hanham library, Wednesday 6.00 to 8.00pm, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Improvers MS Office Skills for the Workplace: Hanham library, Starts 10th Jan, runs until 21st Mar (10 weeks), Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am

IT Skills for Life: FACE Filton, Monday 9.45 to 11.45am, Starts 15th Jan, runs until 12th Mar (8 weeks)

IT for Beginners: FACE Filton, Monday 9.45 to 11.45am, Starts 25th Sept, runs until 27th Nov (10 weeks)

Improve your Digital Media Skills FACE Filton, Monday 9.45 to 11.45am Starts 16th Apr, runs until 14th May (5 weeks)

IT for Work: FACE Filton, Monday 12.30 to 2.30pm, Starts 25th Sept, runs until 27th Nov (10 weeks)

Making the most of Microsoft Word: Patchway Library, Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 28th Sept, runs until 9th Nov (6 weeks)

IT for Words and Images: Patchway Library, Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 18th Jan, runs until 15th Mar (6 weeks)

Intro to Excel: Patchway Library, Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 19th Apr, runs until 17th May (5 weeks).

IT for Work: Staple Hill Library, Weds 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

IT for Beginners: Yate Library, Wednesday 12.30 to 2.30pm, Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks).

I enjoyed gaining certificates,

improving my IT skills for at home and for

writing, and learning how to use a smartphone.

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Wellbeing

Unlock the Writer Inside: The Batch Community Centre, Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 28th Sep, runs until 7th Dec (10 weeks)

Build Your Confidence to Write Creatively: The Batch Community Centre, Starts 11th Jan, runs until 22nd March (10 weeks), Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon

Knitting - Gifts for Winter: The Batch Community Centre, Friday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 29th Sep, runs until 8th Dec (10 weeks)

Wellbeing and Mindfulness: The Batch Community Centre, Friday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 29th Sept, runs until 24th Nov (8 weeks)

Wellbeing and Mindfulness: Kingswood Civic Centre, Friday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 26th Jan, runs until 23rd Mar (8 weeks)

Wellbeing and Confidence - Steps to Change: Kingswood Civic Centre, Monday Starts 30th Oct, runs until 11th Dec (7 weeks), 10.00 to 12 noon

Wellbeing and Confidence - Steps to Change: Longwell Green Community Centre, Starts 22nd Jan, runs until 19th Mar (8 weeks), Monday 10.00 to 12 noon

Crafts - Gifts for Winter: Longwell Green Community Centre, Friday 1.00 to 3.00pm, Starts 29th Sept, runs until 8th Dec (10 weeks)

Let’s Talk Books: Bradley Stoke Library, Wednesday 12.45 to 2.45pm, Starts 21st Feb, runs to 25th Apr (8 weeks)

Making Time for Me: Filton Community Centre, Monday 12.30 to 2.30pm, Starts 9th Oct, runs until 13th Nov (6 weeks)

Scrapbooking for Wellbeing: Filton Community Centre, Monday 12.30 to 2.30pm, Starts 22nd Jan, runs until 19th Mar (8 weeks)

Scrapbooking for Wellbeing: Patchway Community Centre, Wednesday 12.45 to 2.45pm Starts 11th Oct runs to 6th Dec (8 weeks)

Creative Writing for Well-being & Self Expression: Patchway Community Centre, Starts 16th Apr, runs until 9th Jul (10 weeks), Monday 12.45 to 2.45pm

Building Communities through Sharing & Writing Stories: Patchway Community Centre, Wednesday 12.45 to 2.45pm, Starts 2nd May runs to 25th Jun (8 weeks)

Let’s Talk about Behaviour: Patchway Children’s Centre, Thursday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 12th Oct , runs to 23rd Nov (6 weeks)

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Creative Writing for Non-Fiction: Staple Hill Library, Starts 19th Sept, runs until 28th Nov (10 weeks), Tuesday 10.00 to 12 noon

Introduction to Creative Writing: Staple Hill Library, Wednesdays 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Knitting for Seasonal Wellbeing: Staple Hill Library, Wednesday 12 noon to 2.00pm, Starts 20th Sept, runs until 29th Nov (10 weeks)

Steps to Change: Yate Library, Wednesday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 1st Nov, runs until 13th Dec (7 weeks)

Sewing for the Soul: Yate Library, Wednesday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 13th Sept, runs until 18th Oct (6 weeks)

[email protected]

01454 821856www.merlinhs.co.uk/wellbeing-college

The

Wellbeing College

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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 Everyday Life: Bradley Stoke Library, Thursday 10.00 to 12.00 noon, Starts 28th Sept, runs until 7th Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Life in the UK: Kingswood Civic Centre, Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks) Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am

ESOL for Life in the UK: Kingswood Civic Centre, Wednesday 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Work: Kingswood Children’s Centre, Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks), Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30pm

ESOL for Work: Filton Children’s Centre, Wednesday 6.45 to 8.45pm, Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Work: Patchway Library, Monday 6.30 to 8.30pm, Starts 25th Sept, runs until 4th Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Everyday Life: Patchway Children’s Centre, Wednesday 10.00 to 12 noon, Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Schools and Families: Wheatfield Primary School, Friday 12.30 to 2.30pm, Starts 22nd Sept, Runs until 1st Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Celebrating Cultures: The Armadillo, Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 27th Sept, runs until 6th Dec (10 weeks)

ESOL for Everyday Life: Yate Library, Tuesday 7.00 to 9.00pm, Starts 26th Sept, runs until 5th Dec (10 weeks)

I am feeling

more confident in talking in

English Inga

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If you are the parent/carer of a 2,3 or 4 year old, you could be entitled to free childcare. This is a great opportunity to help you learn while your child gains free early education

and fun. For further information, please visit www.southglos.gov.uk/freechildcare

HANDS UP FOR FREE CHILDCARE!

Accredited Employability

NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: The Batch Community Centre, Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm, Starts 12th Apr, runs until 21st June (10 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 in Office Skills: Hanham Library, Wednesday 12.30 to 3.00pm, Starts 21st Feb, runs until 23rd May (12 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in IT User Skills: Hanham library, Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am, Starts 11th Apr, runs until 27th June (11 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 Award in Skills for Health and Social Care: Bradley Stoke Library, Wednesday 6.45 to 8.45p m Starts 11th Oct, runs until 6th Dec then 10th Jan until 28th Feb (15 weeks)

NOCN Level 1 and 2 Award in IT User Skills: FACE Filton, Monday 12.30 to 2.30pm Starts 16th Jan, runs until 2nd July (20 weeks)

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Previous Chair of South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Erica Williams presenting the 2016 overall Learner of the Year award for adults

Learner involvementWe want learners to be involved in shaping and directing their learning, so feedback is vital:

� Discuss your progress and 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

Free advice and guidanceWhen 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!

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Our community partnersWe 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.

Southern Brooks CommunityPartnership

We offer a range of courses to anyone interested in developing their skills. Our courses include Parenting Skills, Community Development, Youth Work, Food Hygiene and other work-related subjects. Some courses offer qualifications. We work with other voluntary sector organisations and businesses. We are based at Coniston Community Centre, Patchway.

Phone: 01454 868570 or email: [email protected] Visit the website at: www.southernbrooks.org.uk

Foundation for ActiveCommunity 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 or email: [email protected] Visit the website at: www.facefilton.org.uk

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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.

The Park Centre

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 or Introduction to Excel.

Situated on Kingwood High Street (opposite the Civic Centre) we provide small classes in a relaxed atmosphere.

Phone: 01454 862193

or email: [email protected]

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

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Family learningFamily 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. Parents can also go on to improve their own skills and gain qualifications. We can deliver one off workshops or longer courses.

Courses include:• Crafty Maths• Cooking for Families• Time to Read• Learning through Play• Powerpoint for Families

• Growing for Health• Getting Ready for School• Writing for a Purpose• Mental Maths• Support your Child with Writing.

We can also develop new courses to fit in with individual school priorities. Schools interested in knowing more about Family Learning are welcome to contact us.

Need a qualification in English or Maths?The Improve Your English and Improve Your Maths courses (listed on pages 6 and 7) lead on to exam classes that start in January. Your tutor will help you take the certificate that’s right for you.

Visit the website of your child’s school, see their newsletters or contact Community

Learning for more information about Family Learning.

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Take part in South Gloucestershire’s celebration of reading. Events and activities include special storytimes at your local library and author events for all ages, special book promotions and ideas to help you get into reading, so you can be sure there is something for everyone. Look out for updates on Facebook and Twitter.

Use your local library for learningLibraries offer lots of resources to support your learning, including study space. You can read for pleasure or research any topic. There’s free use of computers and 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] 01454 866900

Useful links:www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries www.LearnMyWay.comwww.southglos.gov.uk/getonline

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Community Learning venues 2017-18We use lots of community venues – those featured in the course listings are shown below in bold.

Cadbury Heath areaThe Batch Community Centre, Park Road, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EBCadbury Heath Children’s Centre, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath BS30 8AACadbury Heath Library, School Rd, Cadbury Heath BS30 8ENCadbury Heath Village Hall, School Rd, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EN Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, Bristol BS30 9DUParkwall Primary School, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA

Filton areaCharborough Road Primary School, Filton BS34 7RAFACE (St Andrew’s Methodist Church Youth Centre), Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PSFilton Children’s Centre, Conygre Road, Filton BS34 7DFFilton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS Filton Library, Shield Retail Park, Filton BS34 7BR Shield Road Primary School, Shields Avenue, Bristol BS7 0RR

Kingswood areaBeacon Rise Primary School, Hanham Rd, Kingswood BS15 8NUBristol Community Church, Waters Rd, Kingswood BS15 8BECourtney Primary School, Courtney Rd, Kingswood BS15 9RDCreative Youth Network, 20 Old School House, Britannia Rd, Kingswood BS15 8DBHanham Library, High Street, Bristol BS15 3EJ Kings Forest Primary School, Station Rd, Kingswood BS15 4PQKingsmeadow Community Flat, 19 Barrington Close, Kingswood BS15 4QDKingswood Children’s Centre, Hollow Rd, Kingswood BS15 9TPKingswood Civic Centre, High St, Kingswood BS15 9TROrchard Workshop, Britannia Rd, Kingswood BS15 8DBPark Centre, High Street, Kingswood BS15 4ARSamuel White’s Infant School, Abbots Ave, Hanham BS15 3PNSt Barnabas CE Primary School, Poplar Close, North Common, Warmley BS30 5NWSt Stephen’s Infant School, Lansdown Road, Kingswood BS15 1XDWarmley Community Centre, 20 Deanery Rd, Warmley BS15 9JB

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Patchway and the StokesBailey’s Court Activity Centre, Baileys Court Rd, Bradley Stoke BS32 8BHBradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke BS32 9BSBrook Way Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 9DACallicroft Primary School, Rodway Road, Patchway BS34 5EGCharles England House, 232 Rodway Rd, Patchway BS34 5EEConiston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Rd, Patchway BS34 5LPConiston Primary School, Epney Close Patchway, BS34 5LN Meadowbrook Primary School, Three Brooks Lane, Bristol BS32 8TAPatchway Children’s Centre, Epney Close, Patchway BS34 5LNPatchway Community Centre, Rodway Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5PFPatchway Library, Patchway Hub, Rodway Rd, Patchway BS34 5PESt Chad’s CE Primary School, Cranham Dr, Patchway, Bristol BS34 6AQSt Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Webbs Wood Rd, Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJSt Michael’s CE Primary School, Ratcliffe Dr, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SGWheatfield Primary School, Wheatfield Drive, Bradley Stoke BS32 9DBStaple Hill areaChristchurch CE Junior School, Pendennis Road, Downend BS16 5JJDownend Library, Buckingham Gardens, Downend BS16 5TWMangotsfield School, Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield BS16 9LHStanbridge Primary School, Stanbridge Rd, Downend BS15 6ALStaple Hill Children’s Centre, Staple Hill School, Page Road BS16 4NEStaple Hill Library, Beaufort Rd, Staple Hill BS16 5LSStaple Hill Methodist Church, 131 High St, Staple Hill BS16 5HQStaple Hill Primary School, Page Rd, Staple Hill BS16 4NEThe Tynings Primary School, Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill BS16 4SGYate areaAbbotswood School, Kelston Close, Yate, BS37 8SZ Brimsham Green School, Broad Lane, Yate, BS37 7LB Armadillo Centre, Station Rd, Yate BS37 4FWPucklechurch School, 2 Castle Road Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9RFTyndale School, Tyndale Avenue, Yate, Bristol BS37 5EXYate Children’s Centre, Cranleigh Court Rd, Yate BS37 5DWYate Heritage Centre, Church Rd, Yate BS37 5BGYate International Academy, Sundridge Park, Yate BS37 4DXYate Library, Unit 44, West Walk, Yate Shopping Centre BS37 4AX

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How to contact usDevelopment 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 [email protected]

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You can volunteerCommunity Learning is 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 teaching or learning support

• Have some spare time during the day or evenings

Volunteering with Community Learning is a valuable and enjoyable way to support others.

If you would like more information please phone or email us.

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It’s always easier and more motivating to learn together with other people rather than studying at home alone.

Adel

South Glos Community Learning is part of the Learning Communities West partnership

I feel more relaxed and more confident in myself.

Mohan