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Your annual guide to hundreds of adult community learning opportunities in Coventry

Adult Education Service

September 2007

Contents Page

Dance 6

English and maths GCSE 7

Family learning 8 & 9

Fitness 10

Pilates 11

T’ai Chi 11

Yoga 11

Aquafit 11

Swimming 11

Care (adults) 12

Counselling skills 12

Science 12

Childcare (includes NVQs) 12 & 13

Bookkeeping 14

Business and administration 14

Computers 14, 15 & 16

Languages 17 & 18

Braille 18

British Sign Language 19

Music 20 & 21

Beauty and holistic therapies 22

Cookery 23

History 23

Beekeeping 24

Bridge 24

Creative writing 24

Swimming pool supervision 24

Royal Yachting Association 24

Teaching assistants 25

Adult learner support 25

Arts and crafts 26, 27 & 28

Venues & enrolment details 29, 30 & 31

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Councillor Tim Sawdon, Cabinet Member (Culture, Leisure and Libraries)

The Adult Education Service in Coventry offersa choice of courses in a wide range of subjectsat local venues across the city.

When you join a course with the AdultEducation Service you can look forward toenjoying your learning and achieving new skillsand qualifications. We are proud of highsuccess rates on our courses and high levelsof satisfaction amongst our learners. Theseare thanks to the commitment of qualifiedtutors and of learners themselves in working toachieve their goals.

Look out for local learning opportunities nearyou. There's something for everyone – take alook inside and give it a go, and you can lookforward to adding a new dimension to your life.

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If you want more information aboutcourses in your area…

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l look at the map below to seewhere you live

l telephone your nearest AdultEducation Service District Office (see right) or

l look at the venue details (see pages 29, 30 and 31)

Courses, times and venues are subject to change.

Every effort has been made to ensure theinformation in Choice 2007 is correct.

However, the Adult Education Service cannot be held

responsible for any errors.

Choice PTLL is (Coventry) Passport to Leisure and Learning4

How can I find out moreinformation about the course?Contact the venue (see the number listed foreach venue on pages 29, 30 and 31) or theDistrict Office (see page 3 for the number) andsomeone will be able to give you the advice andinformation you need.

They will tell you about:

l course costs; l any exam or accreditation fees; l any equipment and materials you might need; l what your course will cover; l enrolment arrangements.

Or, you can visit our interactive course finder:www.coventry.gov.uk/adultclassesforyou

How much do I pay, and when?

Enrolment fees

You must pay the enrolment fee for the entire course, when you enrol, before the course starts. (For example, if your course lasts 30 weeks, you must pay the fee for 30 weeks when you enrol.)

Accredited coursesIf you take an accredited course, we will expect you to enter for theaccreditation and aim to achieve it.

All accredited courses cost £1.70 per hour.

However, they are free if:l you receive a benefit that is assessed on your income;

l you depend on someone who receives a benefit that is assessedon their income; or

l you are eligible for the Learner Support Fund.See ‘Learner Support Fund’ on page 5.

NVQ Level 2 courses are free to learners who do not already have a full level 2 qualification (e.g. 5 GCSEs grades A-C).

NVQ Level 3 courses are free to learners who do not already have afull level 3 qualification (e.g. 1 A level) and who are aged 19 -24.

Learners 25 and over who do not already have a full level 2qualification are also entitled to a free NVQ level 3 course.

Children’s Care, Learning and Development NVQsYou may be able to get financial support for NVQs in Children’s Care,Learning and Development from Coventry Early Years Developmentand Childcare Partnership. See page 13.

Accreditation and exam feesIf your course is accredited, you must pay the accreditation or examfee together with your course enrolment fee before the course starts.See ‘Learner Support Fund’ on page 5 for help with accreditation andexam fees.

Courses which are not accreditedAll courses which are not accredited cost£2.00 per hour, and usually run each term.

If you are aged over 60, the cost is £1.35 per hour.

Passport To Leisure and LearningIt is free to enrol on a non-accreditedcourse with a Coventry Passport toLeisure and Learning (PTLL).

Free courses

l English and maths workshops.

l Family learning.

l Courses to help people with learningdifficulties or mental health concernsto live independently or work towardscourses that offer recognisedqualifications.

l Courses up to level 2 that arespecifically designed to help peopledecide which direction they wish totake with their learning, for examplecourses to build people’s confidence.

l Courses supported by other sourcesof funding.

How do I enrol?You can come along and enrol on any of the dates and timesshown on pages 29, 30 and 31 for the venue at which yourcourse is running.

During the enrolment times shown on pages 29, 30 and 31 therewill be a date at most venues when detailed advice and guidancewill be available from tutors. When you go along to enrol,remember to take with you payment for the course. If you areentitled to a free course, remember to take the required evidence.

You may be able to get help with costs from the Learner SupportFund. See page 5 for more information.

If there are not enough people enrolled on a course we will try tofind you a similar course nearby, but cannot guarantee this.

If you need more information about enrolment please phone therelevant venue (see back pages) or the District Office (see page 3).

Enrolment times are listed with venue details on pages 29, 30 and 31 Choice 5

www.coventry.gov.uk/adultclassesforyou

Keep a note of it and visit the site for up to dateinformation about existing courses and new

courses that are added during the year.

It’s quick and easy!

Adult educationon the web!

The Adult Education Service now has itsown interactive course finder address

How can I get help with costs?Learner Support FundThere are limited funds to help some learners onaccredited courses. These funds are available to learners,and are based on income or other circumstances. You can apply to the Learner Support Fund for help withcourse fees, examination and accreditation fees, travel andchildcare. The money is provided by Coventry andWarwickshire Learning and Skills Council.

You can get leaflets on the fund from your local venue orDistrict Office, or you can phone 024 7683 2298.

Coventry Early Years Development and Childcare PartnershipIf you are interested in working with children, you may beable to get help with course fees. See page 13.

Coventry Passport to Leisure and Learning (PTLL)It is free to enrol on a non-accredited course with aCoventry Passport to Leisure and Learning (PTLL). For information about Coventry Passport to Leisure andLearning, please see page 9.

What can my course lead to?All our courses offer opportunities for progression. Yourtutor will be happy to talk with you about what you can donext. Remember, learning can be fun, with or without aqualification.

RefundsWe do not offer refunds unless there are exceptionalcircumstances.

What can I expect from the Adult Education Service?l Courses at local venues.

l Extra support if I need it.

l The chance to learn at my own pace.

l Clear information about each course.

l Respect for me as an individual.

What if I need extra help and support?l Our Adult Education Service gives adults of all

ages and abilities the opportunity to learn newskills and develop new interests.

l Our Adult Education Service welcomeseveryone. If you need any extra help to use theservice, we will do our best to help you.

l We do our best to make sure that, whereverpossible, we offer courses in venues whichhave access for disabled people. Pleasecontact the appropriate venue for moreinformation. (See pages 29, 30 and 31).

l Some venues have specialist equipment, suchas minicoms, communication systems, on-lineenlargements and spoken materials.

l We can provide help if: your first language isnot English; you have a learning difficulty,disability, or mental health problem; or youneed help with reading, writing or maths.

l Crèches are available at several of our venuesduring the day.

If you would like some extra help, you can tellyour tutor or course organiser or phone your localAdult Education Service District Office.

District telephone numbers

North West District024 7678 5574North East District024 7660 3715

South District024 7651 1228


Latin in Line 10 weeks

Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue

Mon 7:45-8:45 Coundon Court School & Community College

Line Dancing - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Thur 6:30-7:30 Cannon Park Primary School

Line Dancing - Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 12:15-1:15 Bell Green Community Centre

Tue 12:30-1:30 Cheylesmore Community Centre

Fri 10:30-11:30 Stoke Heath Community Centre

Salsa - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 6:45-7:45 President Kennedy School & Community College

Salsa - Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Thur 2:00-3:00 Gilbert Richards Centre

Street Dance 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Thur 7:00-8:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College

Tap Dancing 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 7:15-8:15 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College

Got the Strictly Come Dancing fever? Then why not enrolon one of our popular ballroom classes or get your feetmoving to the infectious Latin beat of Salsa. Love Latinmoves and would like more? Then Latino Club dancingcombines salsa, mambo, meringue and Argentine Tango.Come solo or bring a partner.

Prefer to dance solo? Then try a class in Tap, Latin inLine or Line Dancing where you will improve co-ordination and rhythm, learning sequences to motivatingmusic.

If you'd prefer another style then try Bollywood dancing –Indian traditional and contemporary dance set to thelatest pop, Indian and bhangra music. Or why not tryAfrican Dance, a new course this September? You'll havefun learning moves from traditional and modern Africandance. Or – also new this year – Street Dance, a freshand funky class with choreography inspired from RnB

and Hip Hop music videos an energetic class thatcombines urban moves with great tunes!

We have a choice of daytime and evening dance classesat community venues across the city. Don’t worry ifyou’ve never danced before – our tutors will help youalong the way and make sure you get the most out ofyour course. Many classes are for complete beginners,and there are also improver classes for people with someexperience. You'll get the opportunity to perform for thelocal community (only if you're interested!), and you'll alsobe kept up to date about social evenings and otherevents where you can enjoy practising the dances youhave learned in class.

So, whether you're 18 or 80, and whether your aim is tolaunch yourself into the local dance scene, hold yourown at a wedding, or simply keep active, our danceprogramme is for you!

DanceAfrican Dance 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Wed 8:00-9:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Ballroom Dancing - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 7:00-8:30 St Augustines Primary School

Mon 7:30-9:00 Ernesford Grange School & Community College

Wed 7:00-8:30 St Anne and All Saints Community Hall

Thur 7:45-9:15 Cannon Park Primary School

Ballroom Dancing - Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 7:00-8:30 St Augustines Primary School

Tue 7:00-8:30 Cannon Park Primary School

Bollywood Dancing 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Thur 8:00-9:00 President Kennedy School & Community College

Latino Club Dancing - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 6:45-7:45 Coundon Court School & Community College

Latino Club Dancing - Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Dance

Concessions and help with costs see page 4 Choice 7

English andmaths GCSEDo you need a GCSE to help you move on? Are youinterested in exploring or updating your skills? Considerthe GCSE courses we are offering in English and maths.

The English GCSE course includes creative writing, media,Shakespeare, novel reading and poetry, with a mixture ofcoursework and two exams in the summer making up thefinal mark. For those who live or work in the Holbrooksarea there may be the opportunity to take the course FREEof charge at President Kennedy School and CommunityCollege. To check if you could get the course free, pleasecontact the number below.

The maths GCSEcourse covers fivemodules, two of whichare coursework basedand three of which areexam based. Areascovered on the courseinclude number andmoney management;handling data; shapeand measurement; andalgebra. The benefit ofthis style of GCSE isthat it allows you tobuild up your skillsthroughout the year.

Before the course starts, check if this is the right coursefor you. We provide assessments and advice andguidance sessions at the beginning of the courses.

GCSE classes start the week beginning September 10th.

For more details on the English GCSE call Jane Edwards on 024 7660 3715

For more details on the maths GCSE call Suzanne Grey on 024 7665 8923

Pre-GCSE maths andPre-GCSE EnglishIf you want to take GCSE maths or English butneed to brush up on your skills, why not join one ofthese classes. You will work towards a Key Skillsqualification whilst looking at the areas you willstudy if you choose to do the GCSE in the future.

Pre-GCSE mathsTuesday 6.30 – 9.00 SwanswellPre-GCSE EnglishWednesday 6.30 – 9.00 President KennedyPre-GCSE EnglishTuesday 6.30 – 9.00 SwanswellFor more details contactmaths – Sue Jessop on 024 7671 8910English – Jane Edwards on 024 7660 3715

Opportunity for FREE learningFor people who work or live in the Holbrooks area, theremay be the opportunity to take English GCSE FREE ofcharge at President Kennedy School & CommunityCollege. To check if you can enrol on the course freeplease phone Jane Edwards on 024 7660 3715.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDIN COVENTRY

We need you!Could you support a learnerand be a partner in learning?

We need volunteers on a range of courses. You will work alongside a learner/learners under the

guidance of a tutor.Our classes run in a variety of venues both during the

daytime and evening throughout Coventry.Full support and training given.

If you would like to make a difference,

please ring Alison Browne on

024 7650 7820

GCSE English and mathsGCSE English 30 weeks

Full: £128 plus exam fee (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Wed 6:30-9:00 President Kennedy School & Community College

Fri 9:15-11:45 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College

GCSE maths 30 weeks

Full: £128 plus exam fee (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue


Thur 9:15 - 11:45 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College

Choice All Family Learning courses are free8

Family LearningThe Children and Family Education Service offers a varietyof courses in primary schools and community venues tohelp you to support your child's learning. All programmesare free, informal and fun and will give you the chance toimprove your skills and gain a certificate.

Footsteps offers you the opportunity to learn how toenhance your children's development whilst sharing books,fun activities and rhymes with them (0 – 4 years). There arebooks to borrow and activities to do at home. Theemphasis is on learning through play.

If you find you can'thelp with yourchildren'shomework becausethey don't teachthings like they usedto, then Helpingwith Homework willsolve yourhomeworkheadaches.

We offer a variety ofprogrammes andsupport for familieson parenting. Thesewill help you to dealwith the challenges that your children present, fromtoddlers to teenagers.

For more information on these and other Family learningopportunities phone 024 7678 6800

Footsteps Into Books 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Mon 9:30-11:30 Coundon Family Centre

Mon 1:00-3:00 St James Church Hall

Mon 1:00-3:00 St John Fisher Church

Mon 1:00-3:00 Stoke Heath Primary School

Mon 1:00-3:00 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre

Mon 2:00-2:45 Whitley Abbey Primary School

Tue 9:00-10:00 Joseph Cash Primary School

Tue 9:30-11:30 Holbrooks Health Centre

Tue 9:30-11:30 Radford Community Centre

Tue 1:00-3:00 Holbrooks Health Centre

Tue 1:00-3:00 Wyken Community Centre

Tue 1:15-3:15 Mount Nod Primary School

Tue 1:30-3:30 Stoke Heath Community Centre

Wed 1:00-3:00 Finham Primary School

Wed 9:15-11:15 Charter Childrens Centre

Wed 9:15-11:15 Hillfields Early Years Centre

Wed 9:30-11:30 Hearsall Community Primary School

Wed 10:00-11:30 Transport Museum

Wed 1:15-2:45 Salvation Army - Upper Wells Street

Thur 2:00-3:00 Frederick Bird Primary School

Thur 8:45-10:15 Holbrooks Primary School


Thur 9:30-11:30 Radford Community Centre

Thur 10:00-11:30 Aldermans Green Primary School

Thur 1:00-3:00 Spongate Primary School

Thur 1:30-3:30 Holy Cross Church Hall

Thur 1:30-3:30 St Anne & All Saints Community Hall

Thur 2:15-3:45 Aldermans Green Primary School

Fri 9:15-11:15 Holbrooks Community Centre

Fri 9:30-11:30 Bell Green Library & Learning Centre

Fri 9:30-11:30 Edgewick Playcentre

Fri 9:30-11:30 Limbrick Wood Primary School

Fri 10:00-12:00 St Catherine's Church

Fri 12:30-2:30 Vicroft Court

Fri 2:00-4:00 Broad Heath Primary School

Sat 10:30-12:30 Transport Museum (Pit-stop for dads)

Fun with Stories 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Wed 9:00-11:00 Hill Farm Primary

Family LearningBaby and Me 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Wed 2:00-4:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College

Thur 9:30-11:30 Holy Cross Church Hall

Fri 1:00-3:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College

Family First Aid 7 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Mon 9:30-11:30 Coundon Family Centre

Mon 1:00-3:00 Stanton Bridge Primary School

Family Learning 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

FRI 9:30-11:30 Valley House

All Family Learning courses are free Choice 9

Helping with Homework 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Tue 7:00-9:00 Corporate Training Centre

Wed 1:00-3:00 Joseph Cash Primary School

Language and Play 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Wed 1:00-3:00 Tommies Children Centre

Music and Fun 5 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Tue 1:00-3:00 Radford Community Centre

Parenting Course 5 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Wed 9:30-11:30 Coundon Family Centre

Thur 9:30-11:30 Limbrick Wood Primary School

Playing Together 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Wed 09:30-11:30 Bell Green Local Learning Centre

Storysacks 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Mon 09:30-11:30 Holy Cross Church Hall


Fri 11:30-1:30 Edgewick Play Centre

Together into Learning 10 weeks

Cost: FREE

Day Time Venue

Tue 09:00-11:00 Limbrick Wood Primary School

Wed 09:30-11:30 Stoke Heath Community Centre

Fri 09:00-11:00 Gosford Park Primary

Opportunity forFREE learningAn opportunity for people who live in Holbrooks to enrolon a Family History course for FREE at PresidentKennedy School & Community College! To check if you can enrol on the course FREE, pleasephone Farah Mahmood on 024 7666 2673.


The Adult Education Service has a range of courses that makeskeeping fit and healthy easy and enjoyable. Whether you arejust starting to include exercise in your life, wishing to improveyour fitness or wanting to try something new, we offersports and fitness courses at all levels of physical demandto meet all capabilities.

If you think exercise is not for you, that it will be too hard orthat you won't be able to keep up, think again. We offercourses such as Gentle Keep Fit which includes chair basedexercises, as well as Keep Fit for specific age groups –courses that will improve physicaland mental wellbeing for everyone.Sometimes committing to a regularexercise programme can be difficult.Enrolling on a course that lastsseveral weeks will provide you with aframework and the support neededto achieve what you want. Coursessuch as one of the levels of Yoga orPilates will improve or maintain fitnesslevels. If you already have a good

level of fitness and want regular practice and/or challengingactivities, then Aerobics or Pilates at improver levels are for you –these courses are offered at various venues across the city.

We also offer a range of water based coursessuitable for all ability levels. Exercising inwater can be relaxing and enjoyable. Aquafitis suitable for most people – even those whoare expectant mothers and those who find itdifficult to exercise on dry land - you don'thave to be a great swimmer. If you're afraidof the water, why not try one of our swimmingcourses? Our tutors have passed on theirskills to learners of all ages. The classes aimto encourage adults to be confident in water.You will be taught a variety of strokes and

everyone learns at their own pace. So go on – take theplunge! If you can swim like a fish, what about consideringthe Lifeguard qualification? (Swimming Pool Supervisionpage 24). The success rate is great and it offersopportunities for employment at home and abroad. Dive in and see what's on offer.

Fitness

Keep Fit for over 50s 10 weeks

Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue

Wed 12:20-1:20 Cardinal Newman School & Community College


Thur 12:45-1:45 John White Community Centre

Fri 2:00-3:00 United Reformed Church

Pilates - All Levels 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 6:30-7:30 Park Hill Primary School

Mon 7:15-8:15 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College

Tue 9:30-10:30 Henley Green Community Centre





Sat 10:00-11:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College

Courses for people experiencing mental ill health

‘Well Being through Learning’Make a difference today by calling

Avril on 024 7678 6202 for more details.

FitnessAerobics and Toning 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Easy Keep Fit 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 3:00-4:00 St Anne & All Saints Community Hall

Keep Fit 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 6:00-7:00 President Kennedy School & Community College

Wed 10:00-11:00 Cheylesmore Community Centre

Keep Fit to Music 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Keep Fit to Music 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 7:30-9:00 Finham Park School

Wed 9:30-11:00 Stoke Aldermoor Community Centre

Wed 7:30-9:00 Park Hill Primary School


Are you anexperiencedcare or healthworker?Are you supervising orsupporting others carers in the workplace? Further your professional development and careeropportunities by taking a City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 inHEALTH & SOCIAL CARE(adults) at Stoke Park inSeptember.You must be working in a healthor care setting, in a full or parttime basis in paid work.

To find out more contact Angela Winterburn on 024 7665 8918 for an informal chat.

NVQ Level 2 courses are free to learnerswho do not already have a full level 2qualification (5 GCSEs grades A-C)

Pilates - Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Mon 7:45-8:45 Park Hill Primary School


Tai Chi 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 7:15-8:45 Cardinal Newman School & Community College

Thur 7:15-8:45 Cardinal Newman School & Community College

Easy Keep Fit 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 3:00-4:00 St Anne and All Saints Community Hall

Yoga - All levels 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 7:00-8:00 Coundon Court School & Community College




Day Time Venue



Thur 6:00-7:15 Finham Park School




Day Time Venue

Mon 9:30-11:00 Finham Park School

Mon 7:00-8:30 St. Christopher’s Primary School


Tue 10:00-11:30 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre



Wed 7:30-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College

Thur 7:30-9:00 Finham Park School

Water based activitiesAquafit 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Swimming - All Levels 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Tue 8:00-9:00 Cardinal Wiseman School


Sat 11:15-12:15 President Kennedy School & Community College


Swimming - Women only 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Swimming - Women only with Aquafit 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



There is a range of health, social care and science coursescovering Children’s Care Learning and Development, Care(adults), Introduction to Counselling/Listening Skills andScience GCSE.

NVQs are competence-based qualifications and participantsare required to produce a portfolio of evidence.

Introductory courses in childcare give an insight into work withchildren. Learners may then be able to progress to gain aqualification. In addition to those advertised to run inSeptember more of these will be offered in the spring andsummer terms.

The service offers units of the City & Guilds Children’s Care,Learning and Development Certificate. These two units are nota full qualification but give people who are not ready toundertake the NVQ an opportunity to acquire knowledge andpractical experience.

Children’s Care Learning and Development NVQ is for peoplewho work or wish to work with children aged from 0 to16 yearsin settings such as nurseries, playgroups, preschools andcrèches. Level 2 is appropriate for people who work, eitherpaid or in a voluntary capacity. People may be new to the role.Level 3 is for people who are experienced within a vocationalarea and whose job role calls for competence relating to arange of responsibilities

Care NVQ issuitable for peoplewho work withadults in health andsocial care settingssuch as daycentres, residentialhomes, individuals’homes and somegeneric areas ofhealth. This NVQ isoffered at level 2and level 3.Employers have an expectation that their care staff will have alevel 2 qualification. The level 3 award is designed for thosewho have some supervisory responsibilities.

Many people are eligible to take NVQs without paying tuition fees(see page 4). The Coventry Early Years Development andChildcare Partnership can also fund some learners (see page 13).

Introduction to Counselling/Listening Skills is suitable for peoplewho want to use such skills in `helping' conversations, involuntary, professional or other contexts.

Science GCSE is particularly useful for adults who want toenter professions such as nursing or teaching where a Sciencequalification is required.

Childcare, care, scienceand counselling skills

Science GCSEScience GCSE 30 weeks

Free plus exam entry (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Wed 7:00-9:00 Ernesford Grange School & Community College

Introductory Courses in ChildcareHow Children Learn 10 weeks

Full: £34.00 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Tue 12:30-2:30 Foleshill Womens Training

Tue 7:00-9:00 President Kennedy School & Community College

Introduction to working with children 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 9:30-11:30 John White Community Centre

Wed 12:45-2:45 Harp Place


Thur 9:30-11:30 Hagard Community Centre

Care (adults)Health and Social Care (Adults) NVQ Level 2 Approx 60 hours

Full: £190 plus cert and reg £100 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Mon 12:30-3:30 Cheylesmore Community Centre

Tue 6:00-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College


Wed 6:00-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College - Jan 2008


Health and Social Care (Adults) NVQ Level 3 Approx 52 hours


Day Time Venue


Counselling/Listening SkillsIntroduction to Counselling/listening skills

10 weeks

Full: £40.00 Over 60's; £27.00; PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue

Tues 7:00-9:00 Corporate Training Centre



Tue 6:00-9:00 Coundon Court School & Community Centre


Tue 6:00 - 9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College

Wed 9:30-12:30 Hagard Community Centre

Wed 9:30-12:30 Indian Community Centre

Thur 9:15-12:15 Foleshill Womens Training Centre

Thur 9:30-12:30 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Fri 9:30-12:30 Hearsall Community Primary School

Fri 9:30-12:30 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre

Fri 9:30-12:30 YMCA, Daimler Green

Children's Care, Learning and Devleopment NVQ Level 3 35 weeks


Day Time Venue




Wed 9:15-12:45 Henley Green Community Centre


Wed 5:30-9:00 Corporate Training Centre

Social and emotional development of children10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Thur 12:30-2:30 Indian Community Centre

Fri 1:00-3:00 Muslim Resource Centre

C & G Children's Care, Learningand Development Units 30 weeks

Full: £153 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue


Fri 9:30 - 12:30 Muslim Resource Centre

NVQs in childcareChildren's Care, Learning and Development NVQ Level 2 35 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 9:15-12:15 Muslim Resource Centre

Tue 9:30-12:30 Bell Green Library & Learning Centre

Tue 9:30-12:30 Harp Place - Jan 2008

Tue 9:30-12:30 John White Community Centre

Tue 9:30-12:30 Wyken Community Centre

Are you working in childcare?Want a qualification?Can’t afford it?

We can help…You could be eligible for help with the cost ofyour fees, dependent upon your choice ofcourse or qualification.

We will fund Child Care programmes such asNVQ levels 2 and 3, and introductory courses.

It’s your choice…Know what you want, know where you want tostudy? Refer to this advert when you enrol.

More information given at enrolment

Coventry Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership

Want a career in childcare?

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BE ELIGIBLEFOR HELP

WITH YOURCOURSE FEES?

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professionaldevelopment

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The Adult Education Service offers arange of computer courses.

Computer workshops – leisure areworkshops for those with no previouscomputer knowledge or for those notwishing, or not ready, to take aqualification. There are a range of topics including:

• the basics for complete beginners

• spreadsheets for household accounts

• desktop publishing projects - cards,calendars, invitations etc

• web page design

• using the scanner

• downloading pictures from digitalcameras and simple photo editing

• surfing the internet, booking holidays,flights and shopping on line, usingbrowsers

• on-line communication, emailing with attachments, setting up addressbooks etc

• creating a database

CAD/CAM is a leisure course in the useof computers in design andmanufacturing.

Digital imagery workshops include thedevelopment of skills in taking, uploadingand manipulating digital images usingyour digital or video camera.

Workshops leading toqualifications

You can gain nationallyrecognised qualifications in thefollowing computer workshops:

For the less experienced:

• Level 1– OCR New CLAIT /entry level workshop(20 hours per term - 10 weeks)

For the more experienced:

• Level 2 – OCR CLAIT Plus(30 hours per term)

• Text and word processingworkshops (20 hours perterm - 10 weeks)

• Bookkeeping OCR – (30 hours per term) Bookkeeping covers the principles ofdouble entry bookkeeping using the popular Sage Line 50.

CISCO IT Essentials 1: PC hardware and software. This course will prepare youfor work as a computer technician in any industry or in an office environment.

We also offer NVQs:

• ITQ (NVQ in using IT) (3 terms) - a flexible qualification, which enables you tochoose units that reflect what you do as part of your job, study, voluntary work or hobby.

• Business and Administration NVQ Level 2 or 3 (2 or 3 terms) is a part-timeflexible, work-based qualification. It is aimed at people who wish to gain recognition for their skills and knowledge, update their skills or start a new careerin administration.

All NVQ qualifications will have registration and certification costs added to thecourse fee.

BookkeepingBookkeeping Level 1 and Level 2 10/12 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 9:30-12:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre (12 wks)

Thur 12:15-3:15 John White Community Centre (12 wks)

Thur 6:30-9:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College (10 wks)

Business and AdministrationNVQ Level 2 fast track 24 weeks

NVQ Level 2 36 weeks

Level 2 fast track: £130; level 2: £165; + cert and reg £79.20 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Tue 6:30-9:00 Corporate Training Centre Fast track

Thur 9:30-12:00 Cheylesmore Community Centre

NVQ Level 3 30 weeks

£200.00 plus cert and reg £117.40 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Please phone Gill Wilson on 024 7644 4702

ICTIntroduction to CADCAM 10 weeks

Full £40.00; Over 60s: £27.00; PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue

Tue 6:00-8:00 The Westwood School

Cisco IT Essential 1 17 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 6:00-8:30 The Westwood School

ICT, book-keeping and business administration


Computer Workshop - Leisure 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 9:30-11:30 Hearsall Community Primary School

Mon 10:00-12:00 Central Library

Mon 10.00-12:00 Foleshill Library

Mon 1:00-3:00 Bell Green Library & Learning Centre


Mon 1:00-3:00 Henley Green Community Centre

Mon 1:00-3:00 Longford Learning Centre



Tue 9:30-11:30 Foleshill Community Centre

Tue 10:00-12:00 Central Library




Tue 7:00-9:00 Swanswell

Wed 9:30-11:30 Hearsall Community Primary School

Wed 9:30-11:30 Salvation Army - Lincoln Street


Wed 9:30-11:30 Wyken Community Cenre

Wed 10:00-12:00 Gilbert Richards Centre


Wed 1:00-3:00 Gilbert Richards Centre



Wed 1:00-3:00 Stoke Heath Community Centre


Wed 7:00-9:00 Finham Park School




Thur 1:00-3:00 Foleshill Library




Thur 7:00-9:00 Swanswell

Fri 9:30-11:30 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Fri 9:30-11:30 Foleshill Community Centre

Fri 9:30-11:30 Longford Learning Centre

Fri 9:30-11:30 Wyken Community Centre

Fri 10:00-12:00 Gilbert Richards Centre

NVQ for IT Users (City and Guilds) iTQ is an innovative qualification for anybody who uses IT aspart of their job. Its unique ‘pick and mix’ design makes itideal for the workplace. The flexibility of ITQ means you canmould the qualification to fit your individual job role. You donot need to be in paid employment to undertake this award,as long as you are undertaking ‘real work’. This could bevoluntary work or other activities.

There are a wide range of units to choose from within theITQ award, ranging from level 1 to level 3. Candidates arerequired to build up a portfolio of evidence to meet therequirements of the awarding body. Portfolio evidence can be gathered from tasks already undertaken as part ofyour job.

During this thirty week course you will attend a weekly classto develop your IT skills across the range of units you haveselected. Advice and guidance on building your portfolio willbe provided and you will be visited in your workplace forassessment purposes.

Course fees for 2007/8 will be £165 with an additionalregistration and certification fee of £37.30 and £30.00respectively (level 2).

FREE course fees are available for those without a full Level2 qualification, (5 GCSEs Grades A-C or equivalent).

Courses for 2007-8Longford Learning Centre ......................Tuesdays 12.00 – 3.00YMCA, Daimler Green, Radford................Tuesdays 6.00 – 9.00Whoberley Community Centre .............Thursdays 9.30 – 12.30Comments from current iTQ learners• This course has given me much more self-confidence

because it is practical and work related.

• The lessons are very hands on. I have learnt an awful lot inthe time here.

• It has been very useful at work.

• Stable, friendly learning environment, where you are ableto build on IT skills.

• I was much happier to complete this course as it isassessment based with no end of year exam.

• Although in previous employment I used computers on adaily basis I still found there were many things to learn.

• All the skills I have learnt have helped me considerably inmy place of work.

• The course has given me the confidence to design materialthat has now been added to my company's resources.

Joining an NVQ programme is through anappointment system. Please phone thevenue where the NVQ programme will runfor details.


Computer Workshop - OCR Text & Word Processing 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 6:30-8:30 Corporate Training Centre

Tue 1:00-3:00 YMCA - Daimler Green

Digital Imagery Workshop - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 9:30-11:30 Wyken Community Centre - Beginners

Tue 4:30-6:30 Finham Park School - Beginners

Tue 9:30-11:30 Longford Learning Centre - Beginners

Tue 10:00-12:00 Gilbert Richards Centre - Beginners

Tue 7:00-9:00 Finham Park School - Intermediate

Wed 7:00-9:00 Finham Park School - Advanced

Thur 1:00-3:00 YMCA - Daimler Green - Beginners

Thur 7:00-9:00 President Kennedy school & Community College- Beginners

Fri 12:30-2:30 John White Community Centre - Beginners

Introduction to Vista and MS Office 2007- Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 9:30-11:30 Salvation Army - Lincoln Street

Wed 1:00-3:00 Salvation Army - Lincoln Street

ICT For The Visually Impaired 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




NVQ for IT users (City & Guilds ITQ)NVQ Level 2 30 weeks

£165.00 plus cert and reg £67.30 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Tue 12:00-3:00 Longford Learning Centre

Tue 6:00-9:00 YMCA - Daimler Green

Thur 9:30-12:30 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre


Fri 1:00-3:00 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre

Computer Workshop - Level 1 and Entry Level 10 weeks


Day Time Venue





Tue 1:00-3:00 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre




Wed 9:30-11:30 Bell Green Library & Learning Centre

Wed 12:30-2:30 Wyken Community Centre

Wed 7:00-9:00 President Kennedy school & Community College

Thur 9:30-11:30 Foleshill Women's Training

Thur 1:00-3:00 Stoke Aldermoor Community Centre

Computer Workshop - Level 1 and 2 8 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 9:30-12:00 Salvation Army - Lincoln Street - Jan 2008

Computer Workshop - OCR CLAIT Plus 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 9:30-12:30 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre


See pages 29, 30 and 31 for venue information

FREE NVQs!Would you like to do an NVQ?If so, you’ll be interested to know:• An NVQ Level 2 (or ITQ) is FREE to people who do not

already have 5 GCSEs A - C (or another Level 2qualification).

• An NVQ Level 3 is FREE if you are under 25 and do nothave an A level (or another Level 3 qualification).

• If you are over 25 and do not have a Level 2qualification, NVQ Level 3 is FREE to you.

We offer NVQs in Business Admin (page 14), Children’s Care Learning & Development (pages 12 & 13),Care (adults) (page 12), Teaching Assistants (page 25)and Information Technology (ITQ) (page 16).


The Adult Education Service offerscourses in a range of languages,including British Sign Language (BSL).

We also offer Braille courses.

European and Asian languages areoffered as short courses, starting in theautumn term, followed by further coursesin the spring and summer terms.

Beginners' courses assume you have noprevious knowledge of the language.Courses offered at year 2 and abovebuild on what you have already learned.These courses do not offer accreditation,so there is no formal assessment.

BSL is offered at levels 1 and 2. Thesecourses offer qualifications through the

Asian and European LanguagesArabic - Beginners 10 weeks

Full: £40.00; Over 60's: £27.00; PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue


Arabic - Year 2 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Chinese - Mandarin - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


French - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Tue 7:00-9:00 Cardinal Wiseman RC School

Tue 7:00-9:00 Ernesford Grange School & Community College


Wed 12:30-2:30 Allesley Park Community Centre

French - Year 2 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Thur 7:00 - 9:00 Cardinal Wiseman School

Languages and Braille

French - Year 3 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



German - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


German - Year 2 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Thur 7:00-9:00 Cardinal Wiseman RC School

German - Year 3 10 week


Day Time Venue


Greek - Beginners 10 week


Day Time Venue


Italian - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Council for the Advancement of Communicationwith Deaf People (CACDP), which is thenationally recognised examining body for BSL.Both these awards are now unitised. Thismeans that learners enrol termly. To be awardedthe full certificate at either level, candidatesmust complete all three units. Learners whosuccessfully complete a unit and do not wish toproceed to the full award can apply for acertificate for that unit. For complete beginners,the five-week, non-accredited Starting to Signcourse is strongly recommended.

Braille courses offer reading and writing skills forblind and partially sighted people. Some placesmay be available for sighted people who needto support a family member. These courses donot offer a qualification.


Following the introduction of the unitised BSL awards this year, we are nowoffering a 6 week BSL Resit Workshop in October. This is for those who havebeen unsuccessful in either the 103 or 203 units this summer, and who want toretake these units as soon as possible. More information is available on request.

To celebrate its ongoing specialist Language College status, Cardinal WisemanRC School is continuing to offer free language classes to parents of school-agechildren who live in the CV2 postcode area, and also to parents whose childrenattend the school. This offer will apply until classes are full.

BrailleBraille - Reading and Writing Beginners 10 weeks

Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue


Wed 9:30-11:30 Central Library

Wed 11:30-1:30 Central Library

British Sign LanguageBritish Sign Language - starting to Sign 5 weeks


Day Time Venue




Thur 12:00-2:00 Central Library

British Sign Language Level 1 Unit 101 - Intro to BSL 5 weeks

Full: £17.00 plus reg fee £10 plus £3 assessment(concessions page 4) Starts Nov 2007

Day Time Venue





British Sign Language Level 1 Unit 102 -Conversational BSL 10 weeks

Full: £34.00 plus reg fee £17 (concessions page 4) Starts Jan 2008

Day Time Venue





British Sign Language Level 1 Unit 103-BSL at School, College or Work 10 weeks

Full: £34.00 plus reg fee £17 (concessions page 4) Starts Apr 2008

Day Time Venue





Italian - Year 2 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Italian - Year 3 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Polish - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Spanish - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 10:00-12:00 Allesley Park Community Centre

Tue 7:00-9:00 Allesley Park Community Centre

Tue 7:00-9:00 Cardinal Wiseman RCSchool




Thur 6:30-8:30 Harp Place

Spanish - Year 2 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




Spanish - Year 3 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Hindi/Urdu - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



British Sign Language Level 2 Unit 201 - BSL Receptive Skills 12 weeks

Full: £51.00 plus reg fee £25 (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue


Thur 6:30-9:00 Corporate Training Centre

British Sign Language Level 2 Unit 202 - BSL Productive Skills 12 weeks

Full: £51.00 plus reg fee £25 (concessions page 4) Starts Dec 2007

Day Time Venue



British Sign Language Level 2 Unit 203 - BSL Conversational Skills 12 weeks

Full: £51.00 plus reg fee £35 (concessions page 4) Starts Apr 2008

Day Time Venue



British Sign Language - Resit Workshop 6 weeks

Full: £20.40 plus reg fee various (concessions page 4)Starts 29 Oct 2007

Day Time Venue


Why do learners enrolon computer classes?

• To gain confidence in the very basics • To find images from their camera and save to

the computer• To create cards, calendars, invitations, labels• To burn pictures to disc• To transfer music to mp3 players• To use a scanner• For simple photo editing• For spreadsheets• For web page design• To use a memory stick• For printing envelopes• For on-line shopping, banking• To use a digital camera• For writing a CV• For helping children with homework,

researching and parent forums• To learn how to use Ebay• To book holidays

Why don't you enrol on one of ourclasses and learn what you want?

Can we help you?If you have a disability/learning

difficulty/mental health concern, we can helpyou to get the most from your course.

Whatever course you enrol on, help is available tosupport you. We can offer:

• up to date technology and equipment• a range of resources• multi sensory teaching techniques• diagnostic advice• one to one support

We have classes for all to learn and developspecific skills including:

• Braille• computers for the visually impaired• British Sign Language• dyslexia workshops• courses for people with mental

health concerns

To find out more please call:Alison Browne on 024 7650 7820Bridget Gregory on 024 7660 3715


MusicWhether you're 20 or 70, you're never too oldto start learning how to sing, play aninstrument or write a song – lots of peoplehave said they wished they had done itsooner!

Many of our classes are for completebeginners, requiring no previous musicalexperience. Our tutors know about thechallenges in getting started in music and willencourage you to develop your interest.

As well as many Guitar courses for beginners,we are also offering beginners' courses in Altoor Tenor Saxophone, Keyboard, Harp, CelticViolin, and Mandolin or Bodhran.

Ask us if you need advice about instruments.We have a number of harps which we canprovide for our harp class. For some other courses, often agood way to start is to hire an instrument from a music firm.

In September we will be running our African Drumming coursein the evening – our 'twilight' course last year was really popular!We have a complete set of djembes – the traditional WestAfrican drums. If you're interested, why not stay on for anotherhour and learn African Dance – see page 6.

There are several follow-on programmes. In Guitar, we have:Beginners Plus classes if you have been to one of ourbeginners' courses or have some basic knowledge; andimprovers' classes if you've been playing for about two years.

There are also follow-on courses inKeyboard. Our Singing Group is forpeople with or without singingexperience. And lastly, we have theCobwebs Orchestra course – allinstruments, all levels, for anyonewanting to ‘blow the cobwebs’ off theirinstruments, try out lots of differentstyles of music and gain confidenceplaying with others.

Why not drop in onour music anddance roadshow inthe Lower PrecinctShopping Centreon Saturday 15thSeptember, 11 amto 3 pm, when youcan chat to tutorsand try outinstruments?

MusicAfrican Drumming - Beginners

3 weeks initally, then 7

Full: £6.00 (for 3 weeks) Over 60s: £4.05 (for 3 weeks) PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue


Alto / Tenor Saxophone - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Celtic Violin - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Cobwebs Orchestra - All Levels3 weeks initially, then 7

Full: £12.00 (for 3 weeks); Over 60s: £8.10 (for 3 weeks);PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue

Thur 7:00-9:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Folk Instruments - Beginners: Mandolin/Bodhran 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Guitar - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




Thur 7:00-9:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre - Jan 2008

Fri 10:00-12:00 Salvation Army - Upper Well Street

Drop in on our Music & Dance Roadshowin the Lower Precinct Shopping Centre onSaturday 15 September, 11.00am to 3.00pm, whenyou can chat to tutors and try out instruments


Guitar - Beginners Plus 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




Thur 1:00-3:00 Salvation Army - Upper Wells Street

Guitar - Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Harp - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 6:45-8:45 Henley Green Community Centre

Keyboard - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Keyboard - Beginners Plus 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Keyboard Workshop - Beginners & Improvers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Singing Group - All Levels 3 weeks initially, then 7

Full: £7.50 (for 3 weeks); Over 60s: £5.00 (for 3 weeks); PTLL: Free (see page 4)

Day Time Venue

Wed 10:45-12:00 Salvation Army - Upper Well Street

Song Writing Workshop 2 sessions


Day Time Venue

Sat 10:00-12:30 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre

• We offer support for adult dyslexics

• You can take National Tests in English and maths

• You can work towards a Skills for Life qualification in English, maths or ESOL

We can help with:• speaking with confidence• basic grammar• filling in forms and writing

letters• taking and making notes• reading

• spelling and punctuation• presenting your coursework• supporting your children• multiplication• working out your money• understanding your bills

For more information phone: Avril on 024 7678 6202

English, maths and English forSpeakers of Other Languages(ESOL) workshops

We provide FREE* courses andsupport across Coventry*Some ESOL learners will pay for classes



Holistic therapy courses - IndianHead Massage and Reflexology are shortcourses to give you insight into thesubject, and practical skills to benefit you,family and friends. Centres usually offerone course per term.

Hair care and threading shows howto plait hair and shape eyebrows.

Mehndi introduces hand-painting andbody patterns and the techniques ofmixing and applying henna.

Bridge classes are for completebeginners and improvers and will introduceyou to this challenging game you can’treally learn on your own. With the help ofthe excellent English Bridge Union schemeyou will build your play and use theconventions of the game to communicateand compete with your partners.

Royal Yachting Association (RYA)courses take place during the evenings ofthe autumn and spring terms to get you ready for sailing afterEaster. Dayskipper introduces you to all the things you need toknow to sail on rivers and coasts. Yachtmaster gives skills to enable you to go further from the shore.These courses lead to qualifications which you register and pay forseparately with the RYA.

Beginners family history courses start you offappreciating the range of records you can use from paperrecords to records accessed using the internet, and help youto work out how to best start your family tree. Workshopcourses are for people who are working on their projects withsupport, resources and time to solve research problems, andhelp to organise and present the information. Come alongand find out about your ancestors’ lives. For those who live inthe Holbrook’s area, the family history course at PresidentKennedy School and Community College is free of charge.

History of CoventryWhether you have lived in Coventry for years or are new tothe city there will be lots of interest on this course. Learnabout a selection of events such as invasions of Coventry,the industries of Coventry and much more.

Cookery courses – learn to create traditional andtantalising dishes from around the world, including Indian,Chinese and creative cookery. Impress you friends with yourculinary skills, say goodbye to ordering take-aways and learnhow to create your own dishes.

Creative Writing aims to unlock that potential writerinside you. Each session focuses on different styles, genres andtechniques you can use in your writing. Examples from a broadrange of literature past and present will provide an overview of thedevelopment of modern writing. Topics include: Does poetry haveto rhyme? How do you plan a story and humour in stories andpoetry?

Special interest, cooking, holistictherapies, history, beauty, bridge,Royal Yachting Association

Beauty and Holistic TherapiesHair Care and Threading 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 1:00-3:00 Foleshill Community Centre


Wed 10:00-12:00 Muslim Resource Centre

Indian Head Massage 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 1:00-3:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre


Mehndi 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Thur 10:00-12:00 Muslim Resource Centre


Reflexology 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




We offer FREE English andmaths classes to help youTelephone 024 7678 6202

Have you gota gremlin thatyou want toget rid of?


Adult Education ServiceDisability Statement

www.coventry.gov.uk

The Adult Education Service provides courses allover Coventry in community buildings.

These are good places to learn new things and meet new peoplein a relaxed atmosphere.

We want to make sure that our courses reach as many people aspossible. We can offer support in many different ways.Please tell us how we can help you.

We always like to hear what learners have to say.If you want to make a comment, phone or email us and someone will get back to you.

Email: [email protected]: 024 7678 5574Minicom: 024 7678 5574Fax: 024 7663 2573

We look forward to meeting you soon.

CookeryAround the World Cookery 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Chinese Cookery 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Creative Cookery 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Indian Cookery 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



HistoryFamily History - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue





Family History Workshop 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




History of Coventry 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Do you need aqualification inEnglish or mathsto fill a gap inyour CV?

moveon

If so, MOVE ON and MOVE UPoffers you a FREE 9 hourcourse to brush up your skillsand take a FREE on-line orpaper based test to suit your needs.

Visit www.move-on.org.uk and testyour skills to see if you are ready forthe real thing.

To find out more please call:

Avril Cheeseman on 024 7678 6202or e-mail her [email protected]


Special InterestBeekeeping 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 7:00-9:00 Cardinal Newman School & Community College -JAN

Bridge 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Creative Writing 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Swimming Pool SupervisionCertificate in Swimming Pool Supervision & Rescue L2 38 hrs

£64.60

Day Time Venue

Sun - Fri Various President Kennedy School & Community College

Royal Yachting Association (RYA)RYA Day Skipper 22 weeks


Day Time Venue


RYA Yachtmaster 22 weeks


Day Time Venue


Basic Navigation Skills 16 hours


Day Time Venue

Tue 7:00-9:00 Finham Park School - Jan 2008

Learning in Libraries –something to SHOUT about!Looking to do a course, but don't want to return toschool? Confused by college? Your local librarycan provide the answer.From courses, taster sessions, online learning,books, CDs, DVDs, and learning materials, we'vegot it all. It's free to join, and we have somethingfor everyone, whether you're 1 or 100!• Free IT facilities in all libraries.• Courses in essential skills, IT, ESOL, financial

literacy, and more.• Reading groups for all adults, whether you need

to improve your skills, or are an avid reader.• Homework and parent collections. • Rhymetimes for babies and toddlers. • Local studies staff to assist you with family

history searches.• Quiet study areas.• Multi-cultural services - books in other languages,

language courses for loan• Links with learning providers • Free membership of 'Inspire' which allows you to

use reference materials in university, college, andNHS libraries.

• Regular leisure sessions, including meditation,storytimes, music talks.

If we can't help you, we will tell you who can!Contact 024 7683 2314for further information or visitwww.coventry.gov.uk/librarycourses

Opportunity for FREE learningFor people who live or work in the Holbrooks area, theremay be the opportunity to enrol for Family History andEnglish GCSE free of charge at President KennedySchool & Community College.

To check if you can enrol on the above courses FREE,please phone: Farah Mahmood on 024 7666 4673 forFamily History enquiries and Jane Edwards on 024 7660 3715 for GCSE enquiries.

nextstep is an information and advice service for adults aged 20 or over.

Do you want to improve your career prospects, find a job, get a qualification or just make the most of your job?

We can help you:• find a job• think about your career options• put a CV together• fill in applications forms• improve your interview skills• find the right course or training opportunity• find out about funding for learning

Our services are available from a number of locallybased centres across Coventry and Warwickshire. Ouradvisers are trained to give you independent informationand advice suited to what you want to do in the future.

To find out where your nearest centre is call us on:0800 9 17 18 18 or take a look at our website:www.nextstepcoventryandwarwickshire.org.uk.


We offer qualifications for people wanting to train to work asteaching assistants in schools or to support adult learners in theclassroom. Acceptance on to these different courses is subjectto initial assessment and interview.

Teaching Assistant qualifications

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at level 2 is for peoplewho are new to the role of teaching assistant, work in a limitedcapacity or would like to work in schools. NVQ at level 3 is forexperienced teaching assistants whose job role calls forcompetence relating to a range of responsibilities.

NVQs are competence based qualifications, for whichparticipants are required to produce a portfolio of evidencewhilst working in a primary, secondary or special school.

Certificate for AdultLearner Support

The City & Guilds 9297 is acourse for those interestedin becoming volunteers inEnglish or maths classes. Ifyou would enjoy becoming alearning partner, supportingone or two learners underthe guidance of a tutor, then this is the course for you. Some ofour volunteers decide to train further and go on to becomelearning support assistants or tutors, whilst others prefer to offertheir time as volunteers, performing a valuable role within adultlearning. The course is free for all those who volunteer.

Teaching AssistantsTeaching Assistant NVQ Level 2 35 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 9:30-12:30 Indian Community Centre




Tue 6:00-9:00 Finham Park School - Jan 2008

Wed 12:00-3:00 WEETC


Wed 6:00-9:00 Corporate Training Centre - Jan 2008

Thur 09:30-12:30 Allesley Park Community Centre

Thur 09:30-12:30 Wyken Community Centre


Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 35 weeks


Day Time Venue


Adult Learner Support Certificate in Learner Support C&G 9297

18 weeks

£76.50 plus cert and reg (concessions page 4)

Day Time Venue

Wed 9:30-12:00 Harp Place


Teacher training andlearning support

Joining an NVQ programme is through anappointment system. Please phone thevenue where the NVQ programme will runfor details

Take the next step tolearning or work


Visual artsFeeling creative? Our visual arts programme has something foreveryone. We have a wide range of courses from traditionalarts and crafts such as Watercolour Painting, Lace Making, andWoodcarving to more specialised and contemporary craftsincluding Creative Textiles, Jewellery Making, and Papercraft.

We are introducing an exciting new coursein digital art this year - Computer Art - whichyou can do at the brand new premises inSwanswell. Additionally, we have DigitalPhotography which will teach you how touse the equipment as well as encourageyou to develop your creative skills.

Arts and crafts are great things to do! Aswell as acquiring skills, you will be sure toenjoy the opportunity to be creative.In some classes, such as Pottery andDressmaking, you will work on your own long-term projects. In Creative Card Making you will be able to produce distinctivegreetings cards for your friends or family. On all our courses,with the help of our skilled tutors – many of whom are practisingartists or crafts people – you can learn to create beautiful thingsfor your home, things to wear, or items which you might want togive as presents or to sell.

Our courses are designed so that you can takepart whether or not you have previous experiencein the visual arts. And they are good steppingstones too – some learners in recent years havegone on to take part in competitions, set up their

own businesses, such as Floristry or Cake Decorating, or haveprogressed to gain certificates or diplomas in Further Education.

In all our classes we aim to acknowledge the richness of manydifferent art and craft traditions from across the world which weare sure will make your time with us stimulating as well asenjoyable.

Watercolour Painting 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 9:45-11:45 John White Community Centre

Mon 3:30-5:30 Gilbert Richards Centre


Tue 10:30-12:30 St Mary's Church Hall

Tue 11:00-1:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College



Tue 7:00-9:00 Allesley Park Community Centre






Thur 10:00-12:00 St Anne and All Saints Community Hall

Thur 1:00-3:00 Holbrooks Community Centre



Fri 10:00-12:00 Cheylesmore Community Centre

ArtDrawing Techniques 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 1:00-3:00 Gilbert Richards Centre

Painting & Drawing 10 weeks


Day Time Venue







Thur 9:45-11:45 John White Community Centre


Fri 10:00-12:00 Harp Place


English, maths and English forSpeakers of Other Languages (ESOL*)We provide FREE* courses andsupport across Coventry*Some ESOL learners will pay.

For more information, phone Avril on 024 7678 6202


CraftsCake Decorating and Sugarcraft 10 weeks


Day Time Venue





Thur 7:00-9:00 Cardinal Wiseman School

Craft Workshop 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Thur 9:30-11:30 Cornerstone Family Centre

Fri 1:00-3:00 Stoke Aldermoor Community Centre

Creative Card Making 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Creative Papercraft 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Mon 10:00-12:00 Harp Place

Tue 1:00-3:00 Holbrooks Community Centre

Jewellery Making 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Lace-making 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Wired Sugar Flowers 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 10:00-12:00 St Mary's Church Hall

DressmakingAsian Dressmaking & Fashion Design 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Thur 7:00-9:00 Foxford School School & Community Arts College

Fri 10:00-12:00 Indian Community Centre

Fri 1:00 - 3:00 Hillfields Evangelical Baptist Church

Dressmaking & Soft Furnishings 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Wed 10:00-12:00 Bell Green Community Centre


Flower Arranging and FloristryFlower Arranging & Floral Design 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Wed 1:00-3:00 St Mary's Church Hall


Digital Multimedia Art Computer Art 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Digital Photography - Beginners 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Digital Photography - Intermediate 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Video Editing 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Tue 1:00-3:00 Gilbert Richards Centre


Some courses such as Potterymay require a small fee at thetime of enrolment to cover thecost of materials used.


PotteryPottery & Ceramics 10 weeks


Day Time Venue




SewingCreative Embroidery 10 weeks


Day Time Venue

Fri 1:00-3:00 Indian Community Centre

Creative Embroidery & Stumpwork 10 weeks


Day Time Venue


Patchwork & Quilting 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Working with WoodWoodcarving 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Woodwork 10 weeks


Day Time Venue



Do you know that learning enhances well beingand increases self confidence?We are running a new learning programme for people whoare living with mental ill health.

• Join us to develop your interests and learn new skills.• You will learn in small groups. • Guidance and support is available to help you

complete your course. • Most classes are free to join. • All venues are close to a bus route.

Interested? Come and enrol on Wednesday 5th or Thursday 6thSeptember, 10am - 3pm at the Salvation Army Hall, UpperWell St, Coventry.

Or call Susie Hutton 024 7652 0321 or Bridget Gregory on024 7660 3715 or email [email protected]

We can help you find the right course for you.Call Avril now on 024 7678 6202 to request a course leaflet.

Coventry Adult Education Service

‘Well being through learning’

Make a difference to yourmental health

Yourchanceto blossom!

Are you working?Do you need help withEnglish or maths at work?

Are you anemployer?Do any of youremployees need supportwith English or maths?

We can helpThe Adult Education Service provides English and mathscourses in the workplace. These are held at a timeconvenient to working patterns and are tailored to yourspecific needs. Courses can cover areas such as verbalcommunication, written skills and reading and mathsskills. Nationally recognised qualifications are alsoavailable where possible.

For more information please contactHeather Blevins on 024 7651 1228or email: [email protected]


Contact Enrolment day when Other District tutors are available enrolmentto give advice and daysinformation


If the venue you are trying to contact is closed during school holidays please contact one of these numbers:

024 7678 5574 North West • 024 7660 3715 North East • 024 7651 1228 SouthIf you are unable to get to the set enrolment time(s) - please contact by telephoning thenumber after the address and you will be told how you can join a class.For information about Family Learning courses please see page 8

Venue listings

Cheylesmore Community Centre SArundel Road, Cheylesmore, Coventry CV3 5JX

024 7650 7820 Wed 5th Sept Tue 4th Sept to10:00-12:00 & Mon 10th Sept1:00-3:00 10:00-3:00

Wed 5th Sept &Thur 6th Sept4:30-8:00

Business & Admin NVQ - phone 7644 4702 for appointmentNVQ - phone 7651 1228 for appointment

Cornerstone Family Centre NEHoward Street, Hillfields, Coventry CV1 4GE

024 7660 3715 Wed 5th Sept9:15-11:45 & 12:30-3:00

Corporate Training Centre NWMile Lane, Cheylesmore, Coventry CV1 2LQ

024 7678 5574 Wed 5th Sept Tue 4th Sept &6:30-8:30 Thur 6th Sept

6:30-8:30Business & Admin NVQ - phone 7644 4702 for appointmentNVQ - phone 7678 5574 for appointment

Coundon Court School & Community College NWNorthbrook Road, Coundon, Coventry CV6 2AJ

024 7633 9107 Sat 8th Sept Mon, Tue and10:00-1:30 Wed from Wed

5th Sept to Tue 18th Septfrom 4:30-8:00

Business & Admin NVQ - phone 7644 4702 for appointment

Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre NEDeedmore Road, Wood End, Coventry CV2 2AA

024 7660 3715 Thur 6th Sept Tue 4th Sept to10:00-1:00 Tue 18th Sept

10:00-3:00Wed 12th Sept5:30-8:30

NVQ - phone 7660 3715 for appointment

Ernesford Grange School & Community College SPrincethorpe Way, Coventry CV3 2QD

024 7643 7974 Wed12th Sept Tue 4th Sept to024 7645 3121 6:30-9:00 Fri 14th Sept

Mon - Thur9:00-3:00Mon-Wed

NVQ - phone 7651 1228 for appointment 6:30-9:00

Allesley Park Community Centre NW199 Winsford Avenue, Coventry CV5 9NG

024 7671 7886 Tue 11th Sept Tues 4th Sept6.30-8.30 Wed 5th Sept

Mon 10th SeptTue 11th Sept10.00-2.00


Barr’s Hill School & Community College NWRadford Road, Coventry CV1 4BU

024 7633 9174 Tue 11th Sept4:30-8:30


Bell Green Community Centre NE3 Old Church Road, Bell Green, Coventry CV6 7BZ

024 7660 3715 See Bell Green Library & Learning Centre

Bell Green Library & Learning Centre NE17-23 Riley Square, Bell Green, Coventry CV2 1LS

024 7660 3715 Wed 5th Sept Fri 7th Sept9:30–12:00 9:30–2:00


Cannon Park Primary School SBransford Avenue, Coventry CV4 7PS

See Finham Park School

Cardinal Newman School & Community College NWSandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry CV6 2FR

day 024 7633 9174 Wed 5th Sept Tue 4th Sept to4:30-8:30 Tue 18th Sept on

Tues, Weds, & Thurs4:30-8:00


Cardinal Wiseman RC School NEPotters Green Road, Potters Green, Coventry CV2 2AJ

024 7660 3715 Tue 6th Sept Mon 10th Sept to6:30-8:30 Tue 18th Sept

9:30-2:30

Central Library NWSmithford Way, Coventry CV1 1FP

024 7678 5574 ICT Mon 10th Sept 9:30-12:00BSL Thur 13th Sept 12:00-2:00Braille Wed 12th Sept 10:00-1:00




Hillfields Evangelical Baptist Church NWWaterloo Street, Hillfields, Coventry CV1 5JS

024 7678 5574

Holbrooks Community Centre NEJohn Shelton Drive, Coventry CV6 4PE

024 7660 3715 Thur 13th Sept1:00-3:00

Indian Community Centre NECross Road, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 4SF

024 7678 5808 Fri 7th Sept TA NVQ10:00-12:00 Tue 11th Sept

CCLC L2Wed 5th Sept10:00-12:00


John White Community Centre SGrange Avenue, Binley, Coventry

024 7651 1228 Thur 13th Sept Mon 10th Sept to10:00-1:00 Wed 12th Sept

12:00-2:00


Longford Learning Centre NE215-217 Longford Road, Longford, Coventry CV6 6BG

024 7636 3765 Fri 7th Sept 10:00-11:30

Muslim Resource Centre NERed Lane, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 5EE

024 7660 3715 Thur 6th Sept10:00-3:00


Park Hill Primary School NWLower Eastern Green Lane, Coventry CV5 7LR

024 7678 5574 Mon 10th Sept Mon 10th Sept to6:30-8:00 Fri 14th Sept

9:30-4:30North West District Office,Southfields OldSchool, South St.

President Kennedy School & Community College NERookery Lane, Coventry CV6 4GL

024 7666 4673 Thur 13th Sept Mon 3rd Sept to024 7666 1416 6:30-8:30 Mon 17th Sept

Mon, Wed & Fri9:00-4:00 Tue & Thur9:00-9:00

St Anne & All Saints Community Hall NWAcacia Avenue, Coventry CV1 2AN

024 7678 5574 Wed 12th Sept Mon 10th Sept to7:00-8:00 Fri 17th Sept

9:30-4:30North WestDistrict Office,Southfields OldSchool, South St.

Finham Park School SGreen Lane, Coventry CV3 6BY

024 7684 0818 Tue 11th Sept Tue 4th Sept -6:00-8:30 Wed 19th Sept.

Mon, Tue & Wed2:00-8:00


Finham Primary School SGreen Lane, Coventry CV3 6EJ

See Finham Park School

Foleshill Community Centre NEFoleshill Road, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 5HS

024 7660 3715 Tue 4th Sept9:30-11:45 & 12:30-3:00

Foleshill Community Library NEBroad Street, Coventry CV6 5BG

024 7660 3715 Tue 4th Sept Thur 13th Sept10:30-12:00

Foleshill Women’s Training NE70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Coventry CV6 6ES

024 7660 3715 Mon 10th Sept10:00-12:00


Foxford School & Community Arts College NEGrange Road, Longford, Coventry CV6 6BB

024 7636 1734 Thur 13th Sept6:00-8:00

Gilbert Richards Centre SBroadway, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6NT

024 7667 2911 Thur 6th Sept Tue 4th Sept to024 7650 7820 10:00-12:00 Fri 14th Sept

10:00-1:00

Hagard Community Centre SRemembrance Road, Willenhall, Coventry CV3 3DG

024 7651 1228 See Willenhall Education Employment& Training Centre

Harp Place NE2 Sandy Lane, Radford, Coventry CV1 4DX

024 7652 0321 Tue 11th Sept Wed 12th to9:00-5:00 Fri 14th Sept

10:00-12:00

Hearsall Community Primary School NWKingston Road, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6LR

024 7671 8910 Wed 5th Sept Tue 4th Sept to10:00-1:00 Fri 7th Sept

10:00-1:00


Henley Green School & Community Centre NEWyken Croft, Coventry CV2 1HQ

024 7661 9701 Wed 5th Sept9:00-12:00





United Reformed Church NWHolyhead Road, Coventry

024 7678 5574 Fri 15th Sept Mon 10th Sept to2:00-3:00 Fri 14th Sept

9:30-4:30North West District Office,Southfields OldSchool, South St

Whoberley Youth & Community Centre NWWildcroft Road, Whoberley, Coventry CV5 8AJ

024 7678 5574 ICT Tue 11th Sept9:30-12:00


Willenhall Education, Employment & Training Centre SRobin Hood Road, Willenhall CV3 3AN

024 7651 1228 Thur 6th Sept Mon 10th Sept024 7663 9726 10:00-1:00 10:00-2:00NVQ - phone 7651 1228 for appointment

Wyken Adult Learning Centre SWestmorland Road, Wyken, Coventry CV2 5PY

024 7661 9367 Wed 12th Sept Mon 10th to9:30-12:00 Fri 14th Sept

9:30-12:30NVQ - phone 7651 1228 for appointment

YMCA NE20 Chelmarsh, Daimler Green CV6 3LB

024 7660 3715 ICT Tue 4th Sept10.00-12.00


Telephone 024 7678 6202

Have you got a gremlin thatyou want to get rid of?

St Augustine’s Primary School NEHeathcote Street, Coventry CV6 2BL

024 7633 9107 See Coundon Court

St Christopher's Primary School NWAllesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 9JG

See Coundon Court

St Mary’s Church Hall NWRaglan Street, Coventry CV1 5QF

024 7633 9107 Tue 11th Sept Wed 12th Sept10:30-12:30 10:00-12:00 &

1:00-3:00

Salvation Army NE1 Lincoln Street, Coventry CV1 4JN

024 7660 3715ICT Wed 5th Sept 10:00-11:30

Salvation Army Hall NWUpper Well Street, Coventry CV1 4AE

024 7678 5574 Wed 12th Sept 10:30-2:00

Stoke Aldermoor Adult Learning Centre SAldermoor Farm Primary School, Roundhouse Road,Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry CV3 1DA

024 7644 5803 Fri 7th Sept Thur 6th Sept10:00-2:00 10:00-2:00

Stoke Heath Community Centre NE14 Burroughs Close, (formerly Valley Road) Stoke Heath, Coventry CV2 3QH

024 7644 4702 Thur 6th Sept9:00-12:00

Stoke Park School & Community Technology College NEDane Road, Stoke, Coventry CV2 4JW

024 7665 8920 Tue 11th Sept Thur 6th Sept &6.30-8.00 Fri 7th Sept

10.00-3.00Mon 10th Sept toThur 18th Sept10.00-3.00 &4.30-8.30

Business & Admin NVQ - phone 7644 4702 for appointmentNVQ - phone 7660 3715 for appointment

Swanswell NW50 Swanswell Street, Coventry CV1 5DG

024 7678 5574 Thur 30th Aug6:00-8:00

The Westwood School SMitchell Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 8DY

024 7646 7779 Tue 18th Sept6:00-8:00

We offer FREE English andmaths classes to help you

www.coventry.gov.uk

We’d like to hear from you!

We hope you have found this edition of Choiceuseful and that you have been able to find all the information you need to join a course.

If you have any comments about Choice, please phone 024 7678 6202 or email:[email protected] or write to us at:Adult Education ServiceSouthfields Old School, South Street, Coventry CV1 5EJ

If you need this information in another formator language please contact usTelephone: (024) 7678 6202Minicom: (024) 7678 5574Fax: (024) 7663 2573e-mail: [email protected]

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