Adult, Community and Family Learning

Adult, Community and Family Learning

Your guide to Adult, Community and Family Learning courses in Blackpool

Empowering people through learning

PremisesCourses can be held at your own venue or we can offer a range of Council locations to suit you.

Quality GuaranteeBlackpool Adult, Community and Family Learning was graded Good by OFSTED in 2013 with Outstanding features for the teaching and learning and social inclusion.All courses are led by experienced and well-qualified professionals, who are there to support and assist you throughout the duration of the course.All our staff are enhanced CRB checked and have undergone safeguarding training for your learners’ security. Tutors cover a range of abilities and can teach from basic to higher level skills programmes.Adult, Community and Family Learning follow quality systems including Individual learning plans. recording progress and achievement and providing information, advice and guidance. We adhere to all regulations and guidelines as specified by OFSTED and are subject to their inspection regime.

AccreditationMost courses are available at a variety of levels both accredited and non-accredited.

Costs Cost on enquiry. Some are free or low cost for target groups.

Contact DetailsICT courses; courses for people with Learning Disabilities and Learning in Later Life: Wendy Stevenson – Tel 01253 476828 or email wendy.stevenson@blackpool.gov.uk

InformationThis booklet provides a wide view of the offer of courses available through Adult, Community and Family Learning and some of its partners

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l Learners on Adult Learning Courses must be over 19 years of age.

Family Learning: Jackie Simpson – Tel 01253 478112 or email jackie.simpson@blackpool.gov.uk

Life and Work: Lynn Howarth – Tel 01253 476079 or email lynn.howarth@blackpool.gov.uk

Information advice and guidanceInformation, advice and guidance (IAG) is available to you throughout your course and as you proceed on your learning journey. Whether you want to learn something new or develop existing skills, our trained advisers can provide the support you need. We also provide specialist IAG.

Information is available in various formats:l Printed course information leafletsl On our website www.blackpool.gov.ukl By telephoning 01253 478131

Advice and guidance can be given on:l Exploring optionsl Identifying appropriate coursesl Career opportunitiesl Jobsearch and employability skillsl Volunteeringl Referral to other support

Drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments are available at our community venues and can be arranged by telephoning 01253 478131

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Computers and ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Family Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10Life and Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15Learning in Later Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Blackpool and The Fylde College . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19 Other Services and Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23

n Active Families ............................ 10 n Activities Co-ordinator ................. 14n Adult English and Maths – FREE ... 21n Anger Management ..................... 11n Basic Computer classes ............... 18n Baby Massage ............................ 18n Baby Yoga .................................. 18n Basic IT Part 1: Getting to know

your computer ............................... 6n Basic IT Part 2: Level A – Internet

and email ..................................... 6n Basic IT Part 3: Level B – Getting

the most out of your computer including managing files ................. 6

n Basic IT Part 4: Level C – Computer Next Step ...................................... 6

n Basic IT Parts 5 and 6: Level C – Sample the rest! ............................ 6

n BCS ............................................. 7n Building on Volunteering .............. 14n Building On Volunteering to Build

a Career ..................................... 13n Career Development – Level 1 ...... 12n Carry Out a Volunteering Role ....... 13n Community Volunteering

Qualification ........................ 22 & 23n Computer job skills and

employability courses ..................... 7n Confidence Building ..................... 12

n Cook and Eat .............................. 14n Cooking on a Budget .................. 10n Cooking on a Budget and Healthy

Living .......................................... 12n Creative Writing ........................... 19n Create Your Own Movie Using

Moviemaker – Level C .................... 6n Dad’s Club ................................. 10n Dealing with Problems in Daily

Life ............................................ 15n Digital Photography ..................... 18n Digital Photography for Beginners

and Next Level –Levels B & C .......... 6n Discover Your Angels.................... 19n Developing Presentational Skills .... 14n Drawing and Painting for Beginners /

I’ve Always Wanted to Draw and Paint ............................................. 17

n Drawing and Painting for Improvers ..17n Drugs and Alcohol Awareness ....... 15n Early Reading ................................ 9n eBay – Introduction to buying and

selling on eBay – Level C ................ 7n Employability .............................. 22n English ....................................... 12n Equality and Diversity ................... 12n Family English ............................... 8n Family ICT .................................. 10n Family Language (ESOL) .............. 10C

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n Family Links Nurturing Programme ..23n Family Maths ................................ 8n Family Science .............................. 9n Food Safety ................................ 12n Forward Steps to Success ............ 13n French, Spanish and Italian for

Holidays ...................................... 19n French, Spanish and Italian for

Non-Beginners ............................ 19n Fun on the Net! ............................ 7n Fun with Numbers ......................... 9n Health and Safety ....................... 12n Healthy Living and Budgeting ....... 14n Holistic Therapies ........................ 19n Improve Assertiveness ................. 11n Indian Cookery ............................ 19n Individual Rights and

Responsibilities ............................ 15n Internet safety .............................. 7n Introduction to Youthwork ............. 22n iPads and Tablet Computers ........... 7n IT Drop-In Sessions ..................... 20n IT for Parents ................................ 7n ITQ Level 1 and 2 – IT User Skills .... 7n Job Club Drop-In Sessions ........... 20n Keeping Healthy and Safe

– Entry 1 and 2 ........................... 14n KS2 Writing .................................. 9n Learning in Later Life ................... 16n Learning Together .......................... 9n Life in the Community – Level 1 .... 12n Lifting Barriers ............................. 13n Managing Own Money – Entry 2 ... 14n Managing Personal Finances ........ 11n Managing Social Relationships ..... 14n Maths ........................................ 13n Mentoring ................................... 23

n Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees ........ 9n Money Talks .................................. 9n Moving into Volunteering .............. 22n On Yer Bike! ................................ 20n Painting Landscapes in

Watercolour ................................. 17n Peer Mentoring ........................... 22n Peers Early Education Programme

(PEEP) ........................................ 23n Physical Care of Babies and Young

Children ...................................... 14n Preparing for Universal Credit........ 23n Preparation for Work – Entry 2 & 3

and Level 1 ................................. 15n Psychic Development ................... 19n Reaching UR Potential ................. 22n Ready for School ........................... 9n Release Your Potential and Change

Your Life ...................................... 19n Safety In and Outside the Home ... 15n Self Development ........................ 13n Sexual and Personal Health

– Entry 1 and 2 ........................... 15n Skype .......................................... 7n Step Up to Volunteering ............... 23n Stress Management and

Relaxation ................................... 13n The Craft of Card Making ............. 17n Time and Money – Entry 1 and 2 .. 15n Understanding Sexual

Relationships – Entry 1 and 2 ....... 15n Understanding What the Volunteer

Role is All About .......................... 13n Watercolours for Beginners........... 17n Yoga and Relaxation .................... 18n Yourself and Others –

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Computer & ICTBasic IT Part 1: Getting to know your computerA very basic course that starts withswitching on a computer. The courseis intended to build confidence andincrease the learners’ interest in IT. Itis a stepping stone for most learnerson to further IT courses.Duration: Usually 10 hours.

Basic IT Part 2: Level A – Internet and emailA more in-depth look at the Internetand email, including Searches,Favourites, printing and theproperties of a website address plus creating and using an email address.Duration: Usually 10 hours.

Basic IT Part 3: Level B – Getting the most out of your computer including managing filesThis includes viruses & virusprotection, using common elementsof Windows through MS Word andother programmes, e.g. layeringWindows and multi-tasking, copy, cut and paste between layered Windows and programs, using toolbars, menus and file management.Duration: Usually 10 hours.

Basic IT Part 4: Level C – Computer Next StepIncluding MS Word Using MicrosoftWord to create documents, etc.printing and saving documents on to

hard disc and memory sticks.Duration: Usually 10 hours.

Basic IT Parts 5 and 6: Level C – Sample the rest!Using Microsoft Access, Excel,PowerPoint, Publisher and Word tocreate documents, etc. A taster of avariety of Office programmes.Duration: Usually 20 hours.

Digital Photography for Beginners and Next Level – Levels B & CUse digital cameras to take images,download these onto a PC and thenedit the images.Duration: Usually 20 hoursthis course can be broken into 2 x 10 hour courses.

Create your own movie using Moviemaker – Level CCreate a DVD movie using a film orphotographs, edit the film, add titlesand transitions and burn to a DVD.This course can be used for tellingstories, creating e-books, e-photoalbums and building confidence.Duration: Usually 10 – 20 hours.C

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eBay – Introduction to buying and selling on eBay – Level CLearn to use eBay to buy and sell goods.Duration: Approx four hours.

Fun on the Net!Learn to use Twitter, iPlayer,Blogs, Wikis and social networkingsites such as Facebook for improvingcommunication and keeping up withthe technical world.Duration: Varies.

Computer job skills and employability coursesEnabling people to find employmentusing the computer including unitson writing CVs, covering letters andjob applications using the Internet.Duration: Varies.

IT for ParentsLearn to use the Internet and emailat your child’s school. Learn about internet safety for you and your child and safe settings for your computer.Access your school’s website, see what your child is learning and contact the school by email. Find out about how to access your child’s reports in the future. This course is usually held in schools.Duration: Usually 20 hours.

iPads and Tablet ComputersUse ours or bring your own device. This course teaches you all about tablet computers, the different types and how to get the best from them.

SkypeLearn to install and use Skype to contact people for free on your computer!

Internet safety“What goes on-line stays online” learn all about the does and don’ts

of using the internet and social networking and how to keep safe while using it.

BCSA basic computer qualification through the British Computer Society. This covers on-line basics and basic computer skills including internet and email use.Duration: Approximately 10-15 hours.

ITQ Level 1 and 2 – IT User SkillsThe ITQ is offered as an award,certificate or diploma at Levels 1 and 2. The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to gain knowledge,understanding and skills specific totheir individual needs in either aneducational or work environment.It is designed to assist learners ingaining employment.Duration: Dependent on level and modules undertaken.

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If you would like to talk to someone about our ICT courses or you have any other ideas for computer courses not mentioned above then please call Wendy Stevenson on 01253 476828 or email wendy.stevenson@blackpool.gov.uk

The length of the courses are flexible: Two-hour workshops, short courses of up to six weeks, or longer courses of one or more terms. Courses can be tailor-made and planned with your setting.

Benefits of Family Learning • Raising pupil achievements• Supporting effective

communication between parents and children

• Empowering parents to support their children’s learning

• CPD for teachers in working with parents

• Supporting Every Child Matters• Helping parents to gain

qualifications and progress to other courses

Family Learning – What Do We Do?Courses are run in partnership with schools and children’s centres. Adults work with their own child, finding out what they learn and how to support their development. They also develop their own skills in English and Maths.Children join their mothers/fathers in the second part of sessions to work together on practical activities.

Family EnglishAdult only or Joint with ChildrenAdults can brush up their own literacy skills and learn how to support their children’s literacy development. The course covers aspects of the primary curriculum and methods used to teach English in schools. Parents can worktowards a nationally-recognised qualification in Functional English at their own level.Duration: 30 hours (accredited).

Family MathsAdult only or Joint with ChildrenAdults can brush up their own maths skills and learn how to support their children’s numeracy development. The course covers aspects of the primary curriculum and methods used to teach numeracy in schools. Parents can work towards a nationally-recognised qualification in Functional Maths at their own level. Duration: 30 hours (accredited).Fa

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These courses support mothers/fathers to understand the curriculum, encourage them to engage with their child’s learning and update their own skills.

Early Reading

Adults and Children

A course to support mothers/fathers to help their child with reading. It covers phonics, rhyme and language development in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and incorporates the Bookstart packs.Duration: 10 hours.

Fun with Numbers

Adults and Children

Mothers/fathers brush up their own maths skills and learn about the development of numeracy in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.Duration: 10 hours.

Learning Together

Adults and Children

An accredited course to support mothers/fathers with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.The course is based on the EYFS curriculum and explores areas of learning and development.Duration: 30 hours (accredited).

Ready for School

Adults and Children

This course introduces parents and children to the school setting. Parents can find out how and what children learn in reception class and share ideas about how to prepare them for starting school.Duration: 10 hours or 30 hours (accredited).

Family Science

Adults and Children

Based on the school curriculum for each Key Stage mothers/fathers and children explore, investigate and enjoy learning together.Duration: 10 hours.

KS2 WritingAdults and Children, all agesMothers/fathers support their children to plan, create and improve a story using technology.Families will produce an audio, animation or mini-move to take away. Duration: 10 hours.

Money TalksAdults only This accredited course explores family finance. Topics include budgeting skills, attitudes to money, passing on good habits to children, saving and debt management.Duration: 10 hours or 30 hour courses (accredited).

Money Doesn’t Grow on TreesAdults and ChildrenA course where mothers/fathers can learn how to support their children’s money skills and brush up their own understanding of money. The course covers aspects of the primary financial curriculum and methods used to teach money in schools.Duration: 10 hours

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10Family Language (ESOL)Adults Only or Joint with ChildrenAn introduction to spoken and written English to give learners confidence in everyday life situations. (accredited)Duration: 10 hours or 30 hours.

Family ICT Adults only or joint with ChildrenA course where mothers/fathers can build their skills and confidence in ICT to help their children. The course explores e-safety, basic computer skills and useful educational websites.Duration: 10 hours.

Cooking on a Budget Adults only or joint with ChildrenLearn how to create a budget and plan and create cook healthy meals for all the family. Duration: 10 hours.

Dad’s ClubAdults and Children, all agesFathers support their children through a range of creative family learning activities, eg science, kite making, art and crafts. The course can be tailored to the individual needs of the group.Duration: 10 hours.

Active Families Adults and Children Families learn about healthy lifestyles and support physical development through a range of practical activitiesDuration 10 hours.

To discuss your requirements for Family Learning courses phone Jackie Simpson on 01253 478112 or Email: jackie.simpson@blackpool.gov.uk

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Anger Management• Recognise the signs of anger• Define anger and angry behaviour

and its effects on the body• Learn to control or prevent angry

outbursts• Recognise the triggers of angry

behaviour• Develop strategies to control or

defuse angerDuration: Five sessions of two hours.

Improve Assertiveness• The development of skills to

deal with situations in a suitable manner.

• Speak up for oneself in a structured way

• Recognise own and others rights and responsibilities

• How to negotiate a positive outcome

Duration: Five sessions of two hours.

Managing Personal FinancesAn e-learning course supported by atutor enabling you to gain a Level 1qualification in Personal Finance.• Balance your income and

expenditure• Look at banks and security• Learn how to save money• Card and internet fraud• Identity theftDuration: Two-day course (8 hours)or five sessions of two hours.Computer marked test: Immediate result.

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These courses offer essential skills and personal development for a variety of learners. They are available as individual units or as a combination to build self-confidence, self-esteem, communication and skills to function in everyday life, including basic and employability skills. These are suitable for target groups at different levels, such as learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, learners with mental health issues and people who wish to improve their skills.

10Career Development – Level 1Preparing people for work by encouraging identification of personal skills, non-verbal communication skills, preparation for an interview.This includes the use of development planning and the building of the skills required in the workplace.Duration: 10 hours.

Confidence Building• Develop self awareness to support

progression• Understand reasons for lack of

confidence• Develop techniques to manage

negative feelings• Relaxation techniquesDuration: Five sessions of twohours.

Cooking on a Budget and Healthy LivingLearn to cook on a budget healthy nutritious meal for all the family, starting with basic everyday recipes and with easily available ingredients.Look at what makes up healthy living and lifestyle.Duration: Ten sessions of two hours.

Life in the Community – Level 1Aimed at parents and volunteers who are interested in going back into employment and/or education or to gain more experience in community volunteering. Covers equality and diversity, introduction to disability awareness, drug and alcohol issues and domestic abuse.Duration: 20 hours.

Equality and DiversityA taught course designed to help you:

• Understand aspects of cultural diversity

• Develop strategies to challenge anti-social behaviour

• Understand the value of respect for others

Duration: Five sessions of two hours.Assessment carried out by portfolio.

Food Safety • Basic food hygiene• Contaminants in food• Cooking and storing food safely• Cleaning and waste disposal• Kitchen layout• The LawDuration: Nine hours.Computer marked test: Immediate result.

Health and SafetyAn e-learning course supported by atutor enabling you to gain a Level 1certificate.• Identifying hazards• H&SWA Act 1974• Risk assessment• Fire and fire extinguishers• Electricity and VDUs• The working environment• Chemicals and hazardsDuration: Two-day course (10 hours) or five sessions of two hours.Computer marked test. Immediate result.

EnglishA course to suit your needs, improving your future and life chances.• Initial assessment carried out• Suitable for those with no

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A course to suit your needs, improving your future and life chances.• Initial assessment carried out• Suitable for those with noqualifications• Assessment carried on throughout• Nationally recognised test at theendEntry Level upwards

Self Development

A course designed to enable people to look at their own personal development. It will show learnershow to take an active role in their own self development from improving on their strengths and being given strategies to tackle their weaknesses by setting, reviewing and evaluating their own development.

Stress Management and Relaxation

• Look at the impact stress has on your life

• Identify a range of strategies to deal with this

• Enhance your well-beingDuration: A five-week (10 hours) course.

Understanding What the Volunteer Role is All About

• Look at the personal benefits of volunteering

• Identify a range of volunteering opportunities

• Recognise that volunteers also have rights and responsibilities

Duration: Five sessions of two hours.

Carry Out a Volunteering Role

• Understand the volunteering role• Follow organisational standards• Carry out agreed practical activities

Building On Volunteering to Build a Career• Describe their experiences in

volunteering• Look at skills they have developed

in this role• Record their experiences• Identify the next steps for their

developmentDuration: Five sessions of two hours.

Forward Steps to SuccessA course designed for those on benefits. • Development of self awareness,

motivation and confidence• Identification of personal skills and

skills required in the workplace• Individual rights and

responsibilities• Production of a CV and job search

techniquesDuration Six weeks, two days per week, four hours per day.

Lifting BarriersDifficulty in spelling or think you are dyslexic? This is a computer-based course which will improve spelling, reading, short term memory and key board skills.

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Cook and EatA course starting with everyday meals made healthy and nutritious for all the family. Prepare meals and build up culinary skills.Duration: Five sessions of two hours.

Building on VolunteeringA course designed to build on your volunteering experiences. Identifying their personal development as a result of volunteering and using this to identify the next steps for you.Duration: Five sessions of two hours.

Developing presentational skillsUnderstand the differences for different kinds of presentations to a variety of audiences. Outline the skills required, preparation and delivery and the use of visual aids for an effective presentation. Duration: Seven sessions of two hours.

Activities Co-ordinator This course will benefit care companies in a number of ways. It will give staff an Ascentis Level 2 qualification and ideas for future projects working with residents/clients from care settings for the elderly and learning disabled. The course will train staff to run cheap and easy activities that can make a difference to the quality of life for their residents. It includes hands-on experience running a workshop

session for a group of residents/ servce users.

The following courses are mostly delivered to learners with learning disabilities.

Healthy Living and Budgeting Preparing a learner to understandwhy a healthy lifestyle is importantand how activities will improve theirown lifestyles. This also includes themanaging of personal budgets.

Keeping Healthy and Safe – Entry 1 and 2Learning how to take care of yourself including healthy food and lifestyle, keeping your clothes and body clean, taking part in exercise, safety in the home and environmentincluding being aware of strangers.

Managing Own Money – Entry 2This course looks at recognisingincome and expenditure, preparing asimple budget, demonstrate payingfor an item and making simplecalculations.

Managing Social RelationshipsDemonstrate how to interact withothers by the use of a variety of communication techniquesdetermined by the social situation.

l We also offer one-off bespoke courses designed around the needs of individuals and groups e.g. job skills, employability, CVs, presentation skills, basic administration and financial literacy.Call for additional information. Learners with learning disabilities or those with mental health issues.All the above units are available, duration dependent on level undertaken and are delivered with numeracy and literacy embedded in the course.

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15Preparation for Work – Entry 2 & 3 and Level 1Learners will look at their own skills,relate these to work and identify keypersonal information needed for jobapplications.Duration: 20 hours.

Safety In and Outside the HomeIdentifying risks and hazards both inand outside the home, preventionand safe practices.Duration: 10 hours.

Dealing with Problems in Daily LifeA course designed to aid the learnerrecognise problems, tackle them and use methods to cope with incidents such as personal loss and change.Available for different learners and at a variety of levels.

Individual Rights and ResponsibilitiesA course designed to enable people to:• Understand their rights as an

individual• Identify support that is available• Understand individual

responsibilities and how to take responsibility for themselves.

The course can be delivered at a variety of different levels for a variety of community groups, please phone for details.

Sexual and Personal Health – Entry 1 and 2A module designed to educate aboutsexual and personal health. Learnhow to keep healthy and when toseek help.

Drugs and Alcohol AwarenessThis course looks at identifying avariety of substances classed asdrugs including alcohol, cigarettes,and medicines as well as illegalsubstances. Looking at the effects oftheir use and why people use themand recognises the potential risks inusing drugs and alcohol.

Time and Money – Entry 1 and 2Learn how to plan time effectively,the value of money, how to pay forgoods and to manage a budget.

Understanding sexual relationships – Entry 1 and 2Know what conception is. Look atcontraception, sexual intercourse,saying NO to sex and understandingyour sexual choices.

Yourself and Others – Entry 1 and 2Being able to communicate aboutyourself with others. Includingidentifying own likes, dislikes, personal skills, hobbies, opinionsand feelings. Understand how tointeract with familiar people sociallywith appropriate actions.

To discuss your requirements for any Life and Work courses phone Lynn Howarth on 01253 476079/478131 or email lynn.howarth@blackpool.gov.uk

or for courses for people with learning disabilities phone Wendy Stevenson on 01253 476828 or email wendy.stevenson@blackpool.gov.uk

We are all aware that older adultsliving in care need both exercise andmental stimulation to help maintaintheir independence and also improvetheir health and well-being.Learning in Later Life is a project run by Adult and Community Learning, Blackpool Council. Our aim is to improve the lives of residents, clients and staff by offering courses that will be mutually beneficial to everyone.We currently run free workshopsfor elderly learners at local venues.These are held on a fortnightly basiscovering topics that involve a rangeof skills.Our sessions maintain and developdexterity, communication, memory,attention, problem-solving and socialskills. These courses can also beheld in the care home and designedspecifically around your residents’needs.

The Activities Co-ordinator coursewill benefit care companies in anumber of ways. It will give staff anAscentis Level 2 qualification, andideas for future projects working withyour residents/clients. Life and WorkThis course will train staff to runcheap and easy activities that canmake a difference to the quality oflife for their residents. It includeshands-on experience running aworkshop session for a group of residents/service users.Le

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To discuss your requirements for Learning in Later Life, phone Jenny Clarke on 07968 770968 or email jennifer.clarke@blackpool.gov.uk or Wendy Stevenson by calling 01253 476828 or email wendy.stevenson@blackpool.gov.uk

It will also involve meeting staff from other care settings, sharing ideas with other frontline staff and practical knowledge from qualified trainers.

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Art & Craft classesDrawing and Painting for Beginners/ I’ve Always Wanted to Draw and PaintA very basic course that starts withdrawing skills, including perspective;light and tone; reflection and shadow; nd progresses to the colour wheel and painting in watercolours. The course is intended to build confidence and increase the learner’s interest in Art and is a stepping stone for learners on to further Art courses.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

Drawing and Painting for ImproversExplore the basics required for theeffective mixing of secondary andtertiary colours, with the majorityof subjects being in natural history.There will be tips and techniquesthroughout that will help with allaspects of drawing and painting.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

Watercolours for BeginnersA very basic course that explores thebasics required for learning to usewatercolour paints, brushes and paper, mixing and making different tonesto make a permanent colour mixingchart, whilst also looking at landscapepainting. The course is intended tobuild confidence and increase thelearner’s interest in watercolours.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

Painting Landscapes in WatercolourThis course will encourage the use of different techniques to extend your perception of landscape art and improve your landscape painting whilstdeveloping your appreciation of art andspecific subjects within landscape.Duration: Usually 36 hours over twoterms.

The Craft of Card MakingThe course will cover a variety ofeasy to learn art and craft techniqueswhich are used to create hand-madegreetings cards.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

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The courses listed below are examples of non-accredited courses which are aimed at enabling adults to enjoy learning their chosen subject in a non-threatening environment, whilst also improving their self-confidence and communication skills. The courses are open to all adults over the age of 19, and are held in a variety of venues including College Campuses and community venues.

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geHealth and FitnesslIf you have any health concernsplease seek advice from your doctorbefore starting any new exercise/activity.

Baby MassageMassage is an excellent way ofconnecting with your baby. To offeryour baby the benefits of a full bodymassage is an excellent tool for anyparent and can also offer relief withthe many childhood ailments includ-ingcolic, teething, colds and snufflesand sleep problems. Massage gives the opportunity for a parent to totally focus on their baby and is also a perfect time to introduce songs and rhymes. While receiving a massage a baby is being offered love, respect and nurturing touch which is all uilding the founda-tions for a secure, happy emotionally sound child.

Baby YogaHave fun exercising with your babyand get back into shape at the sametime. Baby yoga, which complementsinfant massage, offers a series ofexercises that can be enjoyed bymother and baby together. Baby Yoga offers the experience of movement and touch, with flowing postures and holds which provide rich stimulation for your baby and induce deep relaxation in adults.

Yoga and RelaxationOver the duration of the course,learners will have the opportunity todevelop more flexibility and strengthin the body, improve posture, anddevelop more peace of mind toenable a greater ability to relax. Theclasses are suitable for all levels.Duration: Usually 1.5 hours per week.

ICT Basic Computer classesAimed at helping you get the mostout of your home computer. Thesecover using the Internet, Email andWord Processing. Starts with switchingon a computer. There may be the opportunity to progress to further Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Powerpoint or Publisher courses.Duration: Usually 1.5 hours per week.

Digital PhotographyCourses are available for both begin-ners and the more experiences and aim to improve your photographic skills using a digital camera. Beginners will be given instruction in basic picture taking and how to use a digital camera effectively. Non-beginners will have the opportunity to experiment with various techniques including to using lighting to best effect.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

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French, Spanish and Italian for HolidaysThese courses give an easy introduction to the phrases andvocabulary needed when in a holidaysituation. This includes greetings andintroductions, numbers, directions,shopping and eating out.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

French, Spanish and Italian for Non-BeginnersThis courses are aimed at those whoalready have a good basic knowledgeof the languages and is aimed atimproving conversational skills.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

Personal DevelopmentHolistic TherapiesThis course will introduce you to topics including Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage – you will exploretheir practical uses; how to use them safely; and the buying and storing of oils for specific uses.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

Creative WritingThis course will cover exercises andexplorations of creative writing forbudding poets, novelists and writers who want to learn more about thecraft of writing. The course is open toall levels.Duration: Usually two hours per week.

Discover Your AngelsThis course will explore the angelicrealm, angel philosophy, meditationand introduce the learner to angel card reading.Duration: Usually 18 hours.

Indian CookeryLearn how to cook a variety of Indianrice, meat, fish and vegetable dishesusing basic ingredients and spices.The course takes place at BisphamCampus.Duration: Usually 36 hours over twoterms.

Release Your Potential and Change Your LifeThis programme looks at empoweringthe individual to take control of their life by enabling them to reflect, recognise and re-build the structures within their lives that tend to be governed by negativity, fear and failure. It looks at arming the individual with coping strategies to deal with situations that previously would have left them struggling. The programme aim is to enable the individual to use the identified strategies to promote more balance and harmony into their lives, both within themselves and in their relationships with others.

Psychic DevelopmentA course offering information ondeveloping your Psychic/ spiritual sideand how this can changemental perception to produce acalmer, healthier way of living.

For more information please telephone 01253 504620/1 or email adultcommunitylearning@blackpool.ac.uk

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Blackpool Council Drop-in sessionsJob Club Drop-In SessionsAre you over 19 and require helpto write or update your CV? Wecan support you to do this, assist you in writing a supporting letter and online job applications. Job clubs and IT drop in sessions are available on a variety of days and venues.For more information phone Lynn Howarth on 01253 476079/478131 or email lynn.howarth@blackpool.gov.uk

IT Drop-In SessionsAre you over 19? Do you have a niggling computer question or problem that you need help with?Or just a bit of extra help using yourcomputer? IT drop-in sessions are available on a variety of days and venues.For more information phone Wendy Stevenson by calling 01253 478131/476828 or email wendy.stevenson@blackpool.gov.uk

Blackpool LibrariesOn Yer Bike!Speed down to your local library and be a health detective, a research sleuth, a little learner, a career builder, a friend finder, a reading group member or a book reader!Blackpool Library service provides books and activities for people of all

ages, with story times for the very young and tea dances for slightly older people. Meet new friends at a reading group, join in a “Knit and Natter” or come and do a jigsaw with like-minded people. Want to find out more about your ancestors? Learn new IT skills? Look for a job? Look for your homework answers? Your local Blackpool libraries will be able to help you. Visit us, ring in, or go on-line at www.blackpool.gov.uk to find out more. Follow us on:• http://blackpoollibrary.wordpress.

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blackpoollibraryservice• www.twitter.com/bpoollibrariesand keep up-to-date with all the latest information

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Blackpool Council Adult English and Maths – FREEDo you need a qualification in Mathsor English? Join one of our Englishor Maths courses where you canimprove your skills.Depending on your starting point,you can attend as little as onesession a week for two hours andstudy at your own pace.The end result is a nationally recognised qualification. The coursesare free, fun and delivered by afriendly tutor.Classes, often held in small groups,are available from Entry Levelupwards.An initial assessment is required prior to start of course.

Phone Dawn Cunliffe on 01253476824 for details about literacyand Lynn Howarth on 01253476079 for numeracy.

Blackpool and The Fylde CollegeEnglish and Maths – FREEBlackpool and The Fylde College provides FREE learning opportunities, which include avariety of English and Maths classeswithin your community.A range of flexible, innovativecourses has provided opportunitiesto develop Maths and English Skillswith a focus on employability.These courses have createdopportunities to learn in your ownneighbourhood, in a relaxed, friendly environment. Learners have worked together, made friends, enjoyed the experience and have achievednationally-recognised qualifications.FREE Courses are available at avenue near you.For more information, ringWendy Hirst or Sue Kamp on 01254 407429.

English and MathsLiteracy and numeracy classes are offered in small group situations or an individual basis dependent on your need. This builds confidence enabling continuation on to larger classes.

UR PotentialIntroduction to YouthworkAn accredited course for people interested in a career/volunteering in youthwork. Basic introduction to youthwork and tools to work with young people.Duration: Five days over five weeks.

Moving into VolunteeringAn accredited course for people thinking of volunteering or those who are new to volunteering.Duration: Six sessions of three hours.

Reaching UR PotentialA course designed specifically for women only and trans only groups to support people with their confidence and self esteem.Duration: Seven sessions of three hours.

Peer MentoringExplore role of a mentor, safeguarding, communication, supervision and support.Duration: Eight sessions of three hours.

Community Volunteering Qualification

For People who are either currently volunteering and want a qualification which will enhance and develop their role or those who are ready to move into a volunteering role with responsibility.Duration: Ten sessions of six hours.

Employability

The course suits people who have been out of work for a long period of time and/or require support in confidence and self esteem to explore their qualities and to start on a journey towards employment.Duration: Entry Level 3 course – eight sessions of four hours. Level 1 Course – 14 sessions of four hours.• We also deliver ‘Women Only’

courses. For more information on all UR Potential courses please call Deborah 01253 292299 or deborah.terras@urpotential.co.uk

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If you need any help, advice or guidance on courses or deciding on your next step, please call us on 01253 478131 or text 07796 994783 with your name and suitable times for us to call you (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm).

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23Volunteer CentreTake advantage of our free Skills for Volunteers courses in Blackpool:

Step Up to VolunteeringA day course to help build your confidence and prepare you for volunteering.

MentoringA day course that will provide you with an introduction to mentoring, look at the role of a mentor, responsibilities and the differences between mentoring and friendship.

Preparing for Universal CreditA day course that will provide you with everything you need and more to adapt to the new changes about claiming benefits. This will help you identify and build on your strengths, get on-line, create a CV, complete a job application form and create a personal action plan to meet your needs.

Other CoursesIn addition to the Step Up to Volunteering, Mentoring and Preparing for Universal Credit courses we offer the following courses on an ad hoc/on demand basis.• Practical Cookery Skills• Equality & Diversity• Reception Skills• SafeguardingLearners must be Blackpool residents 19 years of age and above.

To find out more contact our Co-ordinator, Jane Carten: Office: 01253 301004Mobile: 07901119191Email: blackpoolvc13@yahoo.co.uk

Claremont West Family Centre Courses and activities held at the Centre include the following:

The Family Links Nurturing Programme Learners attend a 10-week course to learn and practice the strategies taught to enhance family life – accreditation available through portfolio work.

Peers Early Education Programme (PEEP)Encourages parents/carers to help their children to develop and learn through play and interaction – accreditation available through portfolio work.

Community Volunteering QualificationCVQ provides a means to recognise and accredit volunteers’ activities at levels 1 & 2. Candidates produce a portfolio of evidence that is internally assessed and externally moderated with ASDAN.

For more information on the above, contact Claremont West Family Centre, Egerton Rd, Blackpool, FY1 2NP. Tel: 01253 625308Email: Claremontwest@onebillnet.co.uk

www .blackpool4me .com is the Blackpool directory, managed by Blackpool Council. The directory provides details of local services that are available to people in Blackpool help meet their care and support needs. There is a wealth of information about free and low-cost services and community activities.

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The following organisations provide learning or information for their groups. For more community learning providers, go to www.Blackpool4me.com

Adult, Community and Family LearningTel: 01253 478131 / 478032Email: adult.learning@blackpool.gov.uk

Blackpool and the Fylde CollegeTel: 01253 504620 / 1Email: adultcommunitylearning@blackpool.ac.uk

Blackpool Women’s Centre14 Edward StreetBlackpool FY1 1BATel: 01253 743770

Claremont West Family CentreThe Old Vicarage, Egerton Road, Blackpool FY1 2NP Tel/Fax: 01253 625308

Family Information Service and Children’s CentresTel: 0800 092 2332

Moving Forward49-55 Cookson Street, Blackpool FY1 3DR Tel: 01253 752100

Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre and FyldeSouth Lodge, West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9EQTel: 01253 301004Mobile: 07901 119191

UR Potential Tel: Deborah on 01253 292299 Email: Deborah.terras@urpotential.co.uk

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