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Courses

Starting April

2016

STRODE’S COLLEGE

CONTENTS Welcome 1 Accounting & Business 2

Art & Craft 2 & 3

Childcare & Supporting

your children

3

Computing 4

Counselling 4

Dance, Music & Fitness 4

English 5

English for Speakers of

Other Languages (ESOL)

5

Languages 5

Personal Interest 5 & 6

Photography 6

Teaching 6

Work skills 6

How to Enrol 7

Centres 7

How to find us

ADULT LEARNING Strode’s College Adult Learning has a wide range of courses to choose from, offering

classes during the day and evening. Whether it be Ballroom Dancing, Accounting or a

Language, we have something for everyone. Please let us know if you would like further

information on our courses and we will be happy to help.

WELCOME TO

FEES

CONCESSIONS

www.

The fees shown for each course are for UK/EU (age 19+)

residents and different fees may apply for overseas stu-

dents. Fees for courses lasting more than one term may

be paid in two instalments during the first term. All

course fees are correct at the time of printing.

Payments for course fees will be processed on receipt, or

at the time the class becomes viable, and fees will only

be refunded if the course is cancelled or moved to a

date, time or venue that you are unable to attend.

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Fees and concessions: Free courses for people on JSA

or ESA (WRAG) are indicated by symbol.

Please call 01784 228677 for information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A full list of our terms and conditions is available on our website www.strodes.ac.uk/

adultlearning. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information in this prospectus is

accurate at the time of printing, the College reserves the right to make corrections and

changes after publication.

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ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS

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Day Time Start date Duration Fee Location

Tues 16:15 - 21:15 25/04/16 6 weeks £266 Strode’s College

ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS

ARTS & CRAFTS Cake Decorating This course covers the basics of cake decorating, giving an introduction to different types of icing

& when to use them, colouring, paste, basic flower & shape cutters, basic piping techniques

making and assembling very simple wired flowers.

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Mon 18:00 - 21:00 18/04/16 12 weeks £275 Strode’s College

AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping These bookkeeping courses are ideal for those employed in business, running their own business, or looking for a first step towards accountancy as a profession. Level 1 is suitable for beginners and enables students to be competent in a range of functions in an accounts office. An additional £40 AAT registration fee is required, which allows you to study any AAT Bookkeeping or Computerised Accounts course within 12 months of registration. (Please note: Due to a bank holiday, the class will take place on Weds 4

th May instead of 2

nd May for that week only)

AAT Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounting Exploring the computerised accounts package ‘SAGE’, topics include entering transactions, reconciliations, & correcting errors. You should have completed Bookkeeping Level 1 and have basic computing skills to enrol on this course. Book costs and an additional £40 AAT registration fee may be required, which allows you to study any Bookkeeping or Computerised Accounts AAT course within 12 months of registration.

Embroidery This course is aimed at students who would like to learn to stitch in a friendly environment. The

course focuses on counted stitch, blackwork, canvas work and hardanger and free embroidery.

All ability levels and varieties of embroidery are catered for.

Patchwork This course is aimed at students who would like to learn to patch and quilt. During the course

students will produce small items using a variety of patchwork and quilting techniques.

Wed 19:00 - 21:00 27/04/16 8 weeks £104 Strode’s College

Tues 10:00 - 12:00 10/05/16 10 weeks £80 The Hythe Centre

Tues 12:00 - 14:00 10/05/16 10 weeks £80 The Hythe Centre

Mon 19:00 - 21:00 18/04/16 8 weeks £99 Strode’s College

Creative Textiles For those with an interest in exploring textile techniques, whether a novice

or with some experience. The course will cover batik, heat transfer, appliqué

& embroidery. Try the techniques then design a work piece of your choice.

Day Time Start date Duration Fee Location

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Mon 19:00 - 21:00 18/01/16 10 weeks £ 115.50 Strode’s College

Drawing and Painting (Beginners) This is a structured drawing and painting course for beginners or people who want to refresh their

basic skills. You will explore the use of variety of drawing media and subjects to develop your

observation and drawing skills.

Drawing and Painting (Improvers) You will explore the use of variety of paint media and subjects to

develop your use of colour and painting skills using a variety of

techniques with the guidance of an experienced and practicing artist.

Weds 19:00 - 21:00 20/04/16 10 weeks £115.50 Strode’s College

Oil Painting On this course students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in using oil paints to

tackle a range of subject matters under the guidance of an experienced artist. Suitable for those

who have completed a beginners drawing and painting course and who want individual support

with oil painting techniques.

Weds 19:00 - 21:00 20/04/16 10 weeks £ 115.50 Strode’s College

Life Drawing The course introduces the student to methods of working when drawing

an unclothed model, beginning with enhancing drawing skills and moving

on to other forms of expression. Learn from an experienced tutor to

improve your drawing techniques.

CHILDCARE & SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDREN

BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children This course is an introduction to the vocational knowledge & understanding of working with

children aged 0 – 5 years. This coursework-based qualification covers communication skills with

children, keeping children safe, learning experiences for children & more. An enjoyable course &

stepping stone to a Level 2 qualification. Free if in receipt of JSA/ESA WRAG.

Enrolment is by interview. Please call 01784 228677.

Day Time Start date Duration Fee Location

Fri 09:30 – 14:30 22/04/16 12 weeks £290 Egham LI

Parent/Carer/Practitioner Workshops We are planning short workshops (evening sessions) on the following topics:

Top Tips to help build your child's speech, language & communication skills Makaton Baby Signing Identifying and Supporting children/young people with speech, language & communication difficulties

Please contact us on 01784 228676 to register your interest on these courses.

Tues 19:00 - 21:00 26/04/16 8 weeks £ 124 Strode’s College

We will be advertising to start the Level 2 & Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools qualifications for September 2016. Call 01784 228677 to arrange an interview.

COMPUTING & OFFICE SKILLS

DANCE, MUSIC & FITNESS

Ballroom and Latin

Dance Beginners

Tues 18:00 - 19:00 19/04/16 10 £60.50 Strode’s College

Ballroom and Latin

Dance Improvers

Tues 19:00 - 20:00 19/04/16 10 £60.50 Strode’s College

Ballroom and Latin

Dance Intermediate

Tues 20:00 - 21:00 19/04/16 10 £60.50 Strode’s College

Guitar Beginners Mon 19:00 - 21:00 18/04/16 10 £115.50 Strode’s College

Salsa – Beginners Tues 18:00 - 19:00 19/04/16 10 £60.50 Strode’s College

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Computing First Steps For people with no previous knowledge or those with only very basic IT

skills. The course covers basic procedures and familiarises you with basic

word processing, e-mail and the internet. Our patient and experienced tutor

will support you with your learning.

Weds 09:15 - 11:15 20/04/16 10 weeks £50 Egham LI

Computing Intermediate For more confident users, this course covers the Internet, Email, software applications (including

Word, Outlook, Excel) & will explore more advanced editing & formatting techniques.

Tues 09:45- 11:45 19/04/16 10 weeks £ 60 Egham LI

COUNSELLING

Day Time Start date Duration Fee

Day Time Start date Duration Fee Location

Counselling Introduction This course provides a basic introduction to Counselling theory and practice. The course will be helpful to those who are using, or are going to use, ‘counselling’ or ‘listening skills’ as part of their paid or voluntary work, as well as those wishing to know more about counselling or explore the possibility of training for a new career.

Mon 19:00 - 21:00 18/04/16 10 weeks £ 115.50 Strode’s College

Course Day Time Start date Weeks Fee Location

Pilates Improvers Wed 18:45 - 19:45 20/04/16 10 £60.50 Strode’s College

Pilates Beginners Wed 20:00 - 21:00 20/04/16 10 £60.50 Strode’s College

Yoga Tues 19:30 - 20:45 19/04/16 10 £75 Strode’s College

Excel Explore Excel & its ability to perform key spreadsheet functions. Individual support will be given.

Mon 19:00 - 21:00 25/04/16 8 weeks £ 94 Strode’s College

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ENGLISH

Get by in French Wed 19:00 - 21:00 20/04/16 8 weeks £ 94 Strode’s College

Get By in Italian Mon 19:00 - 21:00 18/04/16 8 weeks £ 94 Strode’s College

Get by in Spanish Weds 19:00 - 21:00 20/04/16 8 weeks £ 94 Strode’s College

Course Day Time Start date Weeks Fee Location

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English Functional Skills Level 1 or 2 English Functional Skills courses (day & evening) will commence later in the year for people to improve their written language skills & presentation techniques to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. We are accepting early applications for this popular course. The Level 2 classes are for people with high level English skills. Call for information & assessment.

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

These classes are for adults aged 19+ whose first language is not English to help develop English language skills. The course is for 11 weeks for 4 hours per week and students will work towards a Reading qualification. Students in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance or ESA (WRAG) are entitled to fee remission. To enrol you should complete a test to identify your level and appropriate class time at our Enrolment session:

Wednesday 13th

April 2016 at 9.30am at The Literary Institute, 51 High Street, Egham

LANGUAGES

We also have other levels of Languages (French, Italian, Spanish and Polish), please enquire about the possibility of joining one of these classes by phoning 01784 228676.

PERSONAL INTEREST

Exploring Astronomy An introduction to star constellations and how to find planets, famous star patterns and learn more about the solar system.

Tues 19:00– 21:00 19/04/16 8 weeks £ 94 Strode’s College

Day Time Start date Weeks Fee Location

Tues 19:00- 21:00 19/04/16 6 weeks £72 Strode’s College

Gardening – Get the most from your garden A short course combining garden design ideas & horticultural skills for the everyday gardener. Sessions will include basic horticulture theory & design principles as well as practical, hands-on activities.

Beginners Mon &

Wed

09:30 - 11:30 18/04/16 11 weeks £ 155

(EU fee)

Strode’s College

Intermediates Wed &

Thurs

12:30 - 14:30 20/04/16 11 weeks £ 155

(EU fee)

Strode’s College

TEACHING (in post-16 sector)

Mon 18:30 - 21:00 18/04/16 10 weeks £ 300 Strode’s College

Day Time Start date Weeks Fee Location

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (previously known as PTLLS) The course is suitable for people who are looking to teach in the post-16 sector, or who are already teaching but do not have a teaching qualification. It is also very useful for anyone involved in a training role in business or industry. You do not have to be teaching already to do the course and no teaching hours are required outside of the class. This is an excellent introduction to teaching.

WORK SKILLS

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Wine Tasting This short course provides a general introduction to the world of wine and will help you understand labels, wine laws and regulations, grape varieties, how wine is made and, of course, tasting. Samples of wines included in the course fee.

Tues 19:00- 21:00 26/04/16 5 weeks £ 80 Strode’s College

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital SLR photography for Beginners This course offers an introduction to the Digital SLR camera and the basic concepts, terminology and techniques involved in photography. Both theoretical and practical, the course is a good introduction to photography and to further progress to BTEC level. All students will need to bring their own Digital SLR camera.

Day Time Start date Weeks Fee Location

Mon 19:00 - 21:00 18/04/16 10 weeks £ 115.50 Strode’s College

Photography Level 1 BTEC Award This course is ideal progression from the Digital SLR Introduction course. Students will develop a set of practical skills using their own digital SLR camera, explore techniques, photographic equipment and materials. There is also a theoretical approach and students will undertake research into the work of photographers.

Wed 18:30 - 21:00 20/04/16 12 weeks £ 180 Strode’s College

We run courses, often in community locations, for the BTEC Award in Workskills, covering a number of topics including CV writing, Minute taking at meetings, Health and Safety at work, Preparing for voluntary work. Free for people on JSA or ESA WRAG. Contact us for more information.

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HOW TO ENROL ONTO OUR COURSES We offer courses for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our goal is to help you connect to new experiences, interests, skills, and talents to encourage ’learning for life’ If you would like more information on any courses or you would like to enrol onto one, there are several ways to contact

us. Fees and concessions: Free courses for people on JSA or ESA (WRAG) are indicated by symbol.

adulteducation@strodes.ac.uk

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OUR LOCATIONS Strode’s College, High Street, Egham. TW20 9DR (Sat nav ref: TW20 9DP)

01784 228676

Egham Literary Institute (LI), 57 High Street, Egham. TW20 9EW

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Hythe Centre, Thorpe Road, Staines. TW18 3HD

Chertsey Children’s Centre, Sayes Court Children’s Centre & The Haven Children’s Centre

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