1. www.coventry.gov.uk
Adult Education Service
September 2007
Your annual guide to hundreds of adult community learning opportunities in Coventry

2. 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
Councillor Tim Sawdon,
Cabinet Member Care (adults) 12
(Culture, Leisure and Libraries) Counselling skills 12
Science 12
The Adult Education Service in Coventry offers Childcare (includes NVQs) 12 & 13
a choice of courses in a wide range of subjects Bookkeeping 14
at local venues across the city.
When you join a course with the Adult
Business and administration 14
Education Service you can look forward to Computers 14, 15 & 16
enjoying your learning and achieving new skills
and qualifications. We are proud of high Languages 17 & 18
success rates on our courses and high levels Braille 18
of satisfaction amongst our learners. These
are thanks to the commitment of qualified British Sign Language 19
tutors and of learners themselves in working to
achieve their goals.
Music 20 & 21
Look out for local learning opportunities near Beauty and holistic therapies 22
you. There's something for everyone – take a Cookery 23
look inside and give it a go, and you can look
forward to adding a new dimension to your life. 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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3. If you want more information about
courses in your area…
District telephone numbers
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where you live
North West District
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Education Service District Office
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(see right) or North East District
l look at the venue details 024 7660 3715
(see pages 29, 30 and 31)
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4. How do I enrol? How can I find out more
You can come along and enrol on any of the dates and times information about the course?
shown on pages 29, 30 and 31 for the venue at which your Contact the venue (see the number listed for
course is running. each venue on pages 29, 30 and 31) or the
During the enrolment times shown on pages 29, 30 and 31 there District Office (see page 3 for the number) and
will be a date at most venues when detailed advice and guidance someone will be able to give you the advice and
will be available from tutors. When you go along to enrol, information you need.
remember to take with you payment for the course. If you are They will tell you about:
entitled to a free course, remember to take the required evidence.
You may be able to get help with costs from the Learner Support l course costs;
Fund. See page 5 for more information. l any exam or accreditation fees;
l any equipment and materials you might need;
If there are not enough people enrolled on a course we will try to
l what your course will cover;
find you a similar course nearby, but cannot guarantee this.
l enrolment arrangements.
If you need more information about enrolment please phone the
relevant venue (see back pages) or the District Office (see page 3). 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 courses Courses which are not accredited
If you take an accredited course, we will expect you to enter for the All courses which are not accredited cost
accreditation and aim to achieve it. £2.00 per hour, and usually run each term.
All accredited courses cost £1.70 per hour. If you are aged over 60, the cost is
£1.35 per hour.
However, they are free if:
l you receive a benefit that is assessed on your income; Passport To Leisure and Learning
l you depend on someone who receives a benefit that is assessed
It is free to enrol on a non-accredited
on their income; or course with a Coventry Passport to
Leisure and Learning (PTLL).
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 Free courses
not already have a full level 2 qualification (e.g. 5 GCSEs grades A-C).
l English and maths workshops.
NVQ Level 3 courses are free to learners who do not already have a
full level 3 qualification (e.g. 1 A level) and who are aged 19 -24. l Family learning.
Learners 25 and over who do not already have a full level 2 l Courses to help people with learning
qualification are also entitled to a free NVQ level 3 course. difficulties or mental health concerns
to live independently or work towards
Children’s Care, Learning and Development NVQs courses that offer recognised
You may be able to get financial support for NVQs in Children’s Care, qualifications.
Learning and Development from Coventry Early Years Development
l Courses up to level 2 that are
and Childcare Partnership. See page 13.
specifically designed to help people
decide which direction they wish to
Accreditation and exam fees
take with their learning, for example
If your course is accredited, you must pay the accreditation or exam
courses to build people’s confidence.
fee together with your course enrolment fee before the course starts.
See ‘Learner Support Fund’ on page 5 for help with accreditation and l Courses supported by other sources
exam fees. of funding.
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5. How can I get help with costs?
Learner Support Fund What can I expect from the
There are limited funds to help some learners on Adult Education Service?
accredited courses. These funds are available to learners, l Courses at local venues.
and are based on income or other circumstances.
You can apply to the Learner Support Fund for help with l Extra support if I need it.
course fees, examination and accreditation fees, travel and l The chance to learn at my own pace.
childcare. The money is provided by Coventry and
l Clear information about each course.
Warwickshire Learning and Skills Council.
l Respect for me as an individual.
You can get leaflets on the fund from your local venue or
District Office, or you can phone 024 7683 2298.
Coventry Early Years Development and What if I need extra help
Childcare Partnership and support?
If you are interested in working with children, you may be l Our Adult Education Service gives adults of all
able to get help with course fees. See page 13. ages and abilities the opportunity to learn new
Coventry Passport to Leisure and Learning (PTLL) skills and develop new interests.
It is free to enrol on a non-accredited course with a l Our Adult Education Service welcomes
Coventry Passport to Leisure and Learning (PTLL). everyone. If you need any extra help to use the
For information about Coventry Passport to Leisure and service, we will do our best to help you.
Learning, please see page 9.
l We do our best to make sure that, wherever
What can my course lead to? possible, we offer courses in venues which
have access for disabled people. Please
All our courses offer opportunities for progression. Your
contact the appropriate venue for more
tutor will be happy to talk with you about what you can do
next. Remember, learning can be fun, with or without a
information. (See pages 29, 30 and 31).
qualification. l Some venues have specialist equipment, such
as minicoms, communication systems, on-line
Refunds enlargements and spoken materials.
We do not offer refunds unless there are exceptional l We can provide help if: your first language is
circumstances. not English; you have a learning difficulty,
disability, or mental health problem; or you
need help with reading, writing or maths.
Adult education l Crèches are available at several of our venues
during the day.
on the web! If you would like some extra help, you can tell
your tutor or course organiser or phone your local
The Adult Education Service now has its Adult Education Service District Office.
own interactive course finder address
District telephone numbers
North West District
024 7678 5574
www.coventry.gov.uk/ North East District
024 7660 3715
adultclassesforyou
Keep a note of it and visit the site for up to date
South District
information about existing courses and new 024 7651 1228
courses that are added during the year.
It’s quick and easy!
Enrolment times are listed with venue details on pages 29, 30 and 31 Choice 5

6. Got the Strictly Come Dancing fever? Then why not enrol and Hip Hop music videos an energetic class that
Dance on one of our popular ballroom classes or get your feet
moving to the infectious Latin beat of Salsa. Love Latin
moves and would like more? Then Latino Club dancing
combines urban moves with great tunes!
We have a choice of daytime and evening dance classes
at community venues across the city. Don’t worry if
combines salsa, mambo, meringue and Argentine Tango. you’ve never danced before – our tutors will help you
Come solo or bring a partner. along the way and make sure you get the most out of
Prefer to dance solo? Then try a class in Tap, Latin in your course. Many classes are for complete beginners,
Line or Line Dancing where you will improve co- and there are also improver classes for people with some
ordination and rhythm, learning sequences to motivating experience. You'll get the opportunity to perform for the
music. local community (only if you're interested!), and you'll also
If you'd prefer another style then try Bollywood dancing – be kept up to date about social evenings and other
Indian traditional and contemporary dance set to the events where you can enjoy practising the dances you
latest pop, Indian and bhangra music. Or why not try have learned in class.
African Dance, a new course this September? You'll have So, whether you're 18 or 80, and whether your aim is to
fun learning moves from traditional and modern African launch yourself into the local dance scene, hold your
dance. Or – also new this year – Street Dance, a fresh own at a wedding, or simply keep active, our dance
and funky class with choreography inspired from RnB programme is for you!
Dance Latin in Line 10 weeks
African Dance 10 weeks Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Day Time Venue
Day Time Venue Mon 7:45-8:45 Coundon Court School & Community College
Tue 3:00-4:00 Cheylesmore Community Centre Line Dancing - Beginners 10 weeks
Wed 8:00-9:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Ballroom Dancing - Beginners 10 weeks Day Time Venue
Full: £30.00; over 60s: £20.25; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Thur 6:30-7:30 Cannon Park Primary School
Day Time Venue Line Dancing - Improvers 10 weeks
Mon 7:00-8:30 St Augustines Primary School Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Mon 7:30-9:00 Ernesford Grange School & Community College Day Time Venue
Wed 7:00-8:30 St Anne and All Saints Community Hall Tue 12:15-1:15 Bell Green Community Centre
Thur 7:45-9:15 Cannon Park Primary School Tue 12:30-1:30 Cheylesmore Community Centre
Ballroom Dancing - Improvers 10 weeks Fri 10:30-11:30 Stoke Heath Community Centre
Full: £30.00; over 60s: £20.25; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Salsa - Beginners 10 weeks
Day Time Venue Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Mon 7:00-8:30 St Augustines Primary School Day Time Venue
Tue 7:00-8:30 Cannon Park Primary School Tue 6:45-7:45 President Kennedy School & Community College
Bollywood Dancing 10 weeks Salsa - Improvers 10 weeks
Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Day Time Venue Day Time Venue
Tue 7:00-8:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College Thur 2:00-3:00 Gilbert Richards Centre
Thur 8:00-9:00 President Kennedy School & Community College Street Dance 10 weeks
Latino Club Dancing - Beginners 10 weeks Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Day Time Venue
Day Time Venue Mon 6:30-7:30 Coundon Court School & Community College
Wed 6:45-7:45 Coundon Court School & Community College Thur 7:00-8:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College
Latino Club Dancing - Improvers 10 weeks Tap Dancing 10 weeks
Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Full: £20.00; over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Day Time Venue Day Time Venue
Wed 8:00-9:00 Coundon Court School & Community College Tue 7:15-8:15 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
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7. Pre-GCSE maths and
English and Pre-GCSE English
If you want to take GCSE maths or English but
maths GCSE need to brush up on your skills, why not join one of
these classes. You will work towards a Key Skills
qualification whilst looking at the areas you will
study if you choose to do the GCSE in the future.
Do you need a GCSE to help you move on? Are you
interested in exploring or updating your skills? Consider
Pre-GCSE maths
the GCSE courses we are offering in English and maths.
Tuesday 6.30 – 9.00 Swanswell
The English GCSE course includes creative writing, media,
Pre-GCSE English
Wednesday 6.30 – 9.00 President Kennedy
Shakespeare, novel reading and poetry, with a mixture of
coursework and two exams in the summer making up the Pre-GCSE English
final mark. For those who live or work in the Holbrooks Tuesday 6.30 – 9.00 Swanswell
area there may be the opportunity to take the course FREE For more details contact
maths – Sue Jessop on 024 7671 8910
of charge at President Kennedy School and Community English – Jane Edwards on 024 7660 3715
College. To check if you could get the course free, please
contact the number below.
The maths GCSE
course covers five
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
modules, two of which
are coursework based
IN COVENTRY
and three of which are
exam based. Areas
covered on the course
We need you!
include number and Could you support a learner
money management;
handling data; shape
and be a partner in learning?
and measurement; and We need volunteers on a range of courses.
algebra. The benefit of You will work alongside a learner/learners under the
this style of GCSE is guidance of a tutor.
that it allows you to Our classes run in a variety of venues both during the
build up your skills daytime and evening throughout Coventry.
throughout the year. Full support and training given.
Before the course starts, check if this is the right course If you would like to make a difference,
for you. We provide assessments and advice and please ring Alison Browne on
guidance sessions at the beginning of the courses.
GCSE classes start the week beginning September 10th. 024 7650 7820
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
GCSE English and maths
GCSE 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
Opportunity for FREE learning
Full: £128 plus exam fee (concessions page 4)
For people who work or live in the Holbrooks area, there
Day Time Venue may be the opportunity to take English GCSE FREE of
charge at President Kennedy School & Community
Tue 6:30-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College College. To check if you can enrol on the course free
Thur 9:15 - 11:45 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College please phone Jane Edwards on 024 7660 3715.
Concessions and help with costs see page 4 Choice 7

8. Footsteps Into Books 10 weeks
Family Learning Cost: FREE
Day Time Venue
The Children and Family Education Service offers a variety
Mon 9:30-11:30 Coundon Family Centre
of courses in primary schools and community venues to
help you to support your child's learning. All programmes Mon 1:00-3:00 St James Church Hall
are free, informal and fun and will give you the chance to Mon 1:00-3:00 St John Fisher Church
improve your skills and gain a certificate.
Mon 1:00-3:00 Stoke Heath Primary School
Footsteps offers you the opportunity to learn how to
enhance your children's development whilst sharing books, Mon 1:00-3:00 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre
fun activities and rhymes with them (0 – 4 years). There are Mon 2:00-2:45 Whitley Abbey Primary School
books to borrow and activities to do at home. The
Tue 9:00-10:00 Joseph Cash Primary School
emphasis is on learning through play.
If you find you can't Tue 9:30-11:30 Holbrooks Health Centre
help with your Tue 9:30-11:30 Radford Community Centre
children's
Tue 1:00-3:00 Holbrooks Health Centre
homework because
they don't teach Tue 1:00-3:00 Wyken Community Centre
things like they used Tue 1:15-3:15 Mount Nod Primary School
to, then Helping
with Homework will Tue 1:30-3:30 Stoke Heath Community Centre
solve your Wed 1:00-3:00 Finham Primary School
homework
Wed 9:15-11:15 Charter Childrens Centre
headaches.
Wed 9:15-11:15 Hillfields Early Years Centre
We offer a variety of
programmes and Wed 9:30-11:30 Hearsall Community Primary School
support for families
Wed 10:00-11:30 Transport Museum
on parenting. These
will help you to deal Wed 1:15-2:45 Salvation Army - Upper Wells Street
with the challenges that your children present, from Thur 2:00-3:00 Frederick Bird Primary School
toddlers to teenagers.
Thur 8:45-10:15 Holbrooks Primary School
For more information on these and other Family learning
opportunities phone 024 7678 6800 Thur 9:30-11:30 Foxford School & Community Arts College
Thur 9:30-11:30 Radford Community Centre
Thur 10:00-11:30 Aldermans Green Primary School
Family Learning
Thur 1:00-3:00 Spongate Primary School
Baby and Me 10 weeks Thur 1:30-3:30 Holy Cross Church Hall
Cost: FREE Thur 1:30-3:30 St Anne & All Saints Community Hall
Day Time Venue Thur 2:15-3:45 Aldermans Green Primary School
Wed 2:00-4:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College Fri 9:15-11:15 Holbrooks Community Centre
Thur 9:30-11:30 Holy Cross Church Hall Fri 9:30-11:30 Bell Green Library & Learning Centre
Fri 1:00-3:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College Fri 9:30-11:30 Edgewick Playcentre
Family First Aid 7 weeks Fri 9:30-11:30 Limbrick Wood Primary School
Cost: FREE Fri 10:00-12:00 St Catherine's Church
Day Time Venue Fri 12:30-2:30 Vicroft Court
Mon 9:30-11:30 Coundon Family Centre Fri 2:00-4:00 Broad Heath Primary School
Mon 1:00-3:00 Stanton Bridge Primary School Sat 10:30-12:30 Transport Museum (Pit-stop for dads)
Family Learning 10 weeks Fun with Stories 10 weeks
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Day Time Venue Day Time Venue
FRI 9:30-11:30 Valley House Wed 9:00-11:00 Hill Farm Primary
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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
Wed 09:30-11:30 Salvation Army - Upper Wells Street
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 for
FREE learning
An opportunity for people who live in Holbrooks to enrol
on a Family History course for FREE at President
Kennedy School & Community College!
To check if you can enrol on the course FREE, please
phone Farah Mahmood on 024 7666 2673.
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10. Fitness
The Adult Education Service has a range of courses that makes level of fitness and want regular practice and/or challenging
keeping fit and healthy easy and enjoyable. Whether you are activities, then Aerobics or Pilates at improver levels are for you –
just starting to include exercise in your life, wishing to improve these courses are offered at various venues across the city.
your fitness or wanting to try something new, we offer We also offer a range of water based courses
sports and fitness courses at all levels of physical demand suitable for all ability levels. Exercising in
to meet all capabilities. water can be relaxing and enjoyable. Aquafit
If you think exercise is not for you, that it will be too hard or is suitable for most people – even those who
that you won't be able to keep up, think again. We offer are expectant mothers and those who find it
courses such as Gentle Keep Fit which includes chair based difficult to exercise on dry land - you don't
exercises, as well as Keep Fit for specific age groups – have to be a great swimmer. If you're afraid
courses that will improve physical of the water, why not try one of our swimming
and mental wellbeing for everyone. courses? Our tutors have passed on their
Sometimes committing to a regular skills to learners of all ages. The classes aim
exercise programme can be difficult. to encourage adults to be confident in water.
Enrolling on a course that lasts You will be taught a variety of strokes and
several weeks will provide you with a everyone learns at their own pace. So go on – take the
framework and the support needed plunge! If you can swim like a fish, what about considering
to achieve what you want. Courses the Lifeguard qualification? (Swimming Pool Supervision
such as one of the levels of Yoga or page 24). The success rate is great and it offers
Pilates will improve or maintain fitness opportunities for employment at home and abroad.
levels. If you already have a good Dive in and see what's on offer.
Fitness
Aerobics and Toning 10 weeks Keep Fit for over 50s 10 weeks
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Day Time Venue Day Time Venue
Tue 6:00-7:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College Wed 12:20-1:20 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
Easy Keep Fit 10 weeks Wed 1:00-2:00 Salvation Army - Upper Wells Street
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Thur 12:45-1:45 John White Community Centre
Day Time Venue Fri 2:00-3:00 United Reformed Church
Tue 3:00-4:00 St Anne & All Saints Community Hall Pilates - All Levels 10 weeks
Keep Fit 10 weeks Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Day Time Venue
Day Time Venue Mon 6:30-7:30 Park Hill Primary School
Mon 6:00-7:00 President Kennedy School & Community College Mon 7:15-8:15 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
Wed 10:00-11:00 Cheylesmore Community Centre Tue 9:30-10:30 Henley Green Community Centre
Keep Fit to Music 10 weeks Tue 6:00-7:00 Henley Green Community Centre
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Wed 6:15-7:15 President Kennedy School & Community College
Day Time Venue Wed 7:00-8:00 Coundon Court School & Community College
Wed 10:00-11:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre Thur 6:30-7:30 President Kennedy School & Community College
Keep Fit to Music 10 weeks Sat 10:00-11:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College
Full: £30.00; Over 60s: £20.25; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Courses for people experiencing mental ill health
Day Time Venue
Tue 7:30-9:00 Finham Park School
‘Well Being through Learning’
Wed 9:30-11:00 Stoke Aldermoor Community Centre
Make a difference today by calling
Wed 7:30-9:00 Park Hill Primary School
Avril on 024 7678 6202 for more details.
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11. Pilates - Improvers 10 weeks Water based activities
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Aquafit 10 weeks
Day Time Venue
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Mon 6:00-7:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
Day Time Venue
Mon 7:45-8:45 Park Hill Primary School
Thur 8:00-9:00 President Kennedy School & Community College
Wed 7:30-8:30 President Kennedy School & Community College
Swimming - All Levels 10 weeks
Tai Chi 10 weeks
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Full: £30.00; Over 60s: £20.25; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Day Time Venue
Day Time Venue
Tue 6:30-7:30 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
Tue 7:15-8:45 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
Tue 8:00-9:00 Cardinal Wiseman School
Thur 7:15-8:45 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
Thur 6:45-7:45 President Kennedy School & Community College
Easy Keep Fit 10 weeks Sat 11:15-12:15 President Kennedy School & Community College
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Sat 12:30-1:30 President Kennedy School & Community College
Day Time Venue
Swimming - Women only 10 weeks
Tue 3:00-4:00 St Anne and All Saints Community Hall
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Yoga - All levels 10 weeks Day Time Venue
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Tue 7:45-8:45 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
Day Time Venue Sat 1:45-2:45 President Kennedy School & Community College
Tue 7:00-8:00 Coundon Court School & Community College
Swimming - Women only with Aquafit 10 weeks
Wed 6:00-7:00 Coundon Court School & Community College
Full: £20.00; Over 60s: £13.50; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
Yoga - All levels 10 weeks Day Time Venue
Full: £25.00; Over 60s: £16.88; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Wed 6:15-7:15 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
Day Time Venue
Tue 6:00-7:15 Finham Park School
Thur 6:00-7:15 Cardinal Newman School & Community College Are you an
Thur 6:00-7:15 Finham Park School experienced
Thur 7:30-8:45 Cardinal Newman School & Community College
care or health
Yoga - All levels 10 weeks
Full: £30.00; Over 60s: £20.25; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
worker?
Day Time Venue
Are you supervising or
supporting others carers
Mon 9:30-11:00 Finham Park School
in the workplace?
Mon 7:00-8:30 St. Christopher’s Primary School Further your professional
Mon 7:30-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College development and career
opportunities by taking a
Tue 10:00-11:30 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre
City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in
Tue 6:00-7:30 Cardinal Newman School & Community College HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Tue 7:30-9:00 Finham Park School (adults) at Stoke Park in
September.
Wed 7:30-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
You must be working in a health
Thur 7:30-9:00 Finham Park School or care setting, in a full or part
time basis in paid work.
To find out more contact
Angela Winterburn on
NVQ Level 2 courses are free to learners
024 7665 8918 for an
who do not already have a full level 2
informal chat.
qualification (5 GCSEs grades A-C)
Concessions and help with costs see page 4 Choice 11

12. Childcare, care, science
and counselling skills
There is a range of health, social care and science courses Care NVQ is
covering Children’s Care Learning and Development, Care suitable for people
(adults), Introduction to Counselling/Listening Skills and who work with
Science GCSE. adults in health and
NVQs are competence-based qualifications and participants social care settings
are required to produce a portfolio of evidence. such as day
centres, residential
Introductory courses in childcare give an insight into work with
homes, individuals’
children. Learners may then be able to progress to gain a
homes and some
qualification. In addition to those advertised to run in
generic areas of
September more of these will be offered in the spring and
health. This NVQ is
summer terms.
offered at level 2
The service offers units of the City & Guilds Children’s Care, and level 3.
Learning and Development Certificate. These two units are not Employers have an expectation that their care staff will have a
a full qualification but give people who are not ready to level 2 qualification. The level 3 award is designed for those
undertake the NVQ an opportunity to acquire knowledge and who have some supervisory responsibilities.
practical experience.
Many people are eligible to take NVQs without paying tuition fees
Children’s Care Learning and Development NVQ is for people (see page 4). The Coventry Early Years Development and
who work or wish to work with children aged from 0 to16 years Childcare Partnership can also fund some learners (see page 13).
in settings such as nurseries, playgroups, preschools and
Introduction to Counselling/Listening Skills is suitable for people
crèches. Level 2 is appropriate for people who work, either
who want to use such skills in `helping' conversations, in
paid or in a voluntary capacity. People may be new to the role.
voluntary, professional or other contexts.
Level 3 is for people who are experienced within a vocational
area and whose job role calls for competence relating to a Science GCSE is particularly useful for adults who want to
range of responsibilities enter professions such as nursing or teaching where a Science
qualification is required.
Care (adults) Science GCSE
Health and Social Care (Adults) Science GCSE 30 weeks
NVQ Level 2 Approx 60 hours Free plus exam entry (concessions page 4)
Full: £190 plus cert and reg £100 (concessions page 4) Day Time Venue
Day Time Venue Wed 7:00-9:00 Ernesford Grange School & Community College
Mon 12:30-3:30 Cheylesmore Community Centre
Introductory Courses in Childcare
Tue 6:00-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College
How Children Learn 10 weeks
Tue 6:00-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
Full: £34.00 (concessions page 4)
Wed 6:00-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College - Jan 2008
Day Time Venue
Wed 6:00-9:00 Ernesford Grange School & Community College
Tue 12:30-2:30 Foleshill Womens Training
Health and Social Care (Adults)
NVQ Level 3 Approx 52 hours Tue 7:00-9:00 President Kennedy School & Community College
Full: £230 plus cert and reg £115 (concessions page 4) Introduction to working with children 10 weeks
Day Time Venue Full: £34.00 (concessions page 4)
Mon 6:00-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College Day Time Venue
Wed 9:30-11:30 John White Community Centre
Counselling/Listening Skills
Wed 12:45-2:45 Harp Place
Introduction to Counselling/listening skills
10 weeks Wed 7:00-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College
Full: £40.00 Over 60's; £27.00; PTLL: Free (see page 4) Thur 9:30-11:30 Hagard Community Centre
Day Time Venue
Tues 7:00-9:00 Corporate Training Centre
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13. Social and emotional development of children Tue 6:00-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College
10 weeks Tue 6:00-9:00 Coundon Court School & Community Centre
Full: £34.00 (concessions page 4) Tue 6:00-9:00 Finham Park School
Day Time Venue Tue 6:00 - 9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
Thur 12:30-2:30 Indian Community Centre Wed 9:30-12:30 Hagard Community Centre
Fri 1:00-3:00 Muslim Resource Centre Wed 9:30-12:30 Indian Community Centre
C & G Children's Care, Learning Thur 9:15-12:15 Foleshill Womens Training Centre
and Development Units 30 weeks
Thur 9:30-12:30 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Full: £153 (concessions page 4)
Fri 9:30-12:30 Hearsall Community Primary School
Day Time Venue
Fri 9:30-12:30 Whoberley Youth & Community Centre
Tue 9:30-12:30 Stoke Heath Community Centre
Fri 9:30-12:30 YMCA, Daimler Green
Fri 9:30 - 12:30 Muslim Resource Centre
Children's Care, Learning and
NVQs in childcare Devleopment NVQ Level 3 35 weeks
Children's Care, Learning and Full: £260 plus cert and reg £120 (concessions page 4)
Development NVQ Level 2 35 weeks Day Time Venue
Full: £220 plus cert and reg £105 (concessions page 4) Tue 9:00-12:30 Cheylesmore Community Centre
Day Time Venue Tue 5:30-9:00 Stoke Park School & Community Technical College
Tue 9:15-12:15 Muslim Resource Centre Tue 5:45-9:15 Finham Park School
Tue 9:30-12:30 Bell Green Library & Learning Centre Wed 9:15-12:45 Henley Green Community Centre
Tue 9:30-12:30 Harp Place - Jan 2008 Wed 5:30-9:00 Barr's Hill School & Community College
Tue 9:30-12:30 John White Community Centre Wed 5:30-9:00 Corporate Training Centre
Tue 9:30-12:30 Wyken Community Centre
professional
development
Want a career in childcare?
Are you working in childcare?
Want a qualification?
Can’t afford it?
DID YOU KNOW We can help…
THAT YOU MAY You could be eligible for help with the cost of
your fees, dependent upon your choice of
childminding
BE ELIGIBLE
playwork
course or qualification.
FOR HELP We will fund Child Care programmes such as
NVQ levels 2 and 3, and introductory courses.
WITH YOUR It’s your choice…
COURSE FEES? Know what you want, know where you want to
study? Refer to this advert when you enrol.
More information given at enrolment
pre-school or
playgroup worker
Coventry Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership
Enrolment times are listed with venue details on pages 29, 30 and 31 Choice 13

14. ICT, book-keeping and
business administration
The Adult Education Service offers a Workshops leading to
range of computer courses. qualifications
Computer workshops – leisure are You can gain nationally
workshops for those with no previous recognised qualifications in the
computer knowledge or for those not following computer workshops:
wishing, or not ready, to take a For the less experienced:
qualification. There are a range of
• Level 1– OCR New CLAIT /
topics including:
entry level workshop
• the basics for complete beginners (20 hours per term -
• spreadsheets for household accounts 10 weeks)
• desktop publishing projects - cards, For the more experienced:
calendars, invitations etc • Level 2 – OCR CLAIT Plus
• web page design (30 hours per term)
• using the scanner • Text and word processing
• downloading pictures from digital workshops (20 hours per
cameras and simple photo editing term - 10 weeks)
• surfing the internet, booking holidays, • Bookkeeping OCR – (30 hours per term) Bookkeeping covers the principles of
flights and shopping on line, using double entry bookkeeping using the popular Sage Line 50.
browsers CISCO IT Essentials 1: PC hardware and software. This course will prepare you
• on-line communication, emailing for work as a computer technician in any industry or in an office environment.
with attachments, setting up address We also offer NVQs:
books etc • ITQ (NVQ in using IT) (3 terms) - a flexible qualification, which enables you to
• creating a database choose units that reflect what you do as part of your job, study, voluntary work
CAD/CAM is a leisure course in the use or hobby.
of computers in design and • Business and Administration NVQ Level 2 or 3 (2 or 3 terms) is a part-time
manufacturing. flexible, work-based qualification. It is aimed at people who wish to gain
Digital imagery workshops include the recognition for their skills and knowledge, update their skills or start a new career
development of skills in taking, uploading in administration.
and manipulating digital images using All NVQ qualifications will have registration and certification costs added to the
your digital or video camera. course fee.
Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping Level 1 and Level 2 10/12 weeks NVQ Level 3 30 weeks
Full: £51.00 (concessions page 4) £200.00 plus cert and reg £117.40 (concessions page 4)
Day Time Venue Day Time Venue
Wed 9:30-12:00 Eburne Neighbourhood Learning Centre (12 wks) Please phone Gill Wilson on 024 7644 4702
Thur 12:15-3:15 John White Community Centre (12 wks) ICT
Thur 6:30-9:00 Foxford School & Community Arts College (10 wks)
Introduction to CADCAM 10 weeks
Business and Administration Full £40.00; Over 60s: £27.00; PTLL: Free (see page 4)
NVQ Level 2 fast track 24 weeks Day Time Venue
NVQ Level 2 36 weeks Tue 6:00-8:00 The Westwood School
Level 2 fast track: £130; level 2: £165; Cisco IT Essential 1 17 weeks
+ cert and reg £79.20 (concessions page 4)
Full: £72.25 (concessions page 4)
Day Time Venue
Day Time Venue
Tue 6:30-9:00 Corporate Training Centre Fast track
Wed 6:00-8:30 The Westwood School
Thur 9:30-12:00 Cheylesmore Community Centre
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