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Adult & Community Education

Supported Learning Brochure

Courses for adults withlearning difficulties and disabilities

Autumn 2011


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Wednesday

1.00 - 3.00pm

Start date 21st September

How long? 3 terms

Where? Explore York Library

Learning CentreCourse details Work on your reading, writing

speaking and listening skills

Improve Your English

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Who is thecourse for?

Qualification Literacy qualification to suityour level

This course is for thosewith entry level literacyskills. We also havea Thursday morningclass and we will beassessing learners'

levels to check whichcourse is right for them.


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Thursday

10.00am-12nooon

Start date 22nd September

How long? 3 terms

Where? Explore Acomb Library

Learning Centre

Course

detailsWork on your reading, writing,speaking and listening skills.

Who is thecourse for?

Qualification Literacy qualification to

suit your level

This course is for those withentry level literacy skills. It issuitable for those who havealready attended a literacy

class. We also have aWednesday afternoon classand we will be assessinglearners' levels to check whichcourse is right for them.

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Improve Your English


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Maths for everyday use

Thursday

1.00 - 3.00pm

Start Date

How long?

22nd September

3 terms

Where? Explore Acomb LibraryLearning Centre

Coursedetails

Learn maths skills for everyday

life - using a bank, shoppingwisely, money skills and othermaths skills - basic sums, usinga calculator and other mathsskills.

Qualification Maths qualification at

appropriate level

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Who is it for? This course is for people who

are interested in learning moreabout money, numbers andshapes. You do not need to begood at maths but you need tobe keen to learn some newskills.


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Wednesday

1.00 - 3.30pm

Start Date

How long?

21st September

3 terms

Door 84, Young GrovesLowther Street, York

Coursedetails

earn a ou ea y ea ng,having a balanced diet and worktogether to make some tasty foodand healthy dishes.

Qualification City & Guilds PersonalDevelopment qualification

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Who is it for?This course is for anyone whowants to become more

independent, eat healthily,kept fit and improve theirpersonal and social skills.

Where?

Skills for Independence


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Are you interested in preparing

for the world of work?

Whether youd like to aim for paid or unpaid work, we have somecourses which can help to prepare you.

City and Guilds Award in Employability and PersonalDevelopment.

City and Guilds Award in Employability and Personal Development.

You can work towards this qualification and gain cafe experience at thesame time at MY Eco Cafe at Clifton Moor.

You may prefer to explore other types of employment. Why not get intouch to discuss your options.

NOCN Course in Customer Service Skills

A 12 week course that looks at the skills and attitudes needed whenworking with the pubic.

To register interest in either of these please call

Katie Johnson at Future Prospects

tel (01904) 634748

email [email protected]

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Support Needs

Some people are able to attend these courseswithout any learning support, and others needsome support.

We can provide a learning support worker for you if needed, oryou can bring your own support if you prefer, or if you need helpwith personal care.

If you attend these courses, you need to be able to take part inthe activities so that you can achieve a certificate at the end of

the course.

To make sure that the course is right for you, please check withAngela on 07833 402845 or come along toone of our enrolment events.

If you think you might like to try one of the

Adult and Community Education classesadvertised in the Learning 4 Life brochurebut feel you might need support to attend,please let us know.

English and maths are FREE for everyone.

There may be a course fee for some people onother courses or activities, so please get in touch to find out moreand ask any questions about our courses.

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Other activities foradults with learning disabilities

at the Melbourne Centre

New!!

SportAbility Starting Thursday 15th September and running everyThursday 1-3pm.

SportAbility Multi Sports Session at The Melbourne Centre, Escrick St,Fishergate, York.

Multi-Sports activities such as Boccia and New Age Kurling along with Wiisports games for adults with learning disabilities.

New!!

DanceAbility sessions starting in September at The Melbourne Centre,Escrick Street, Fishergate, York.

DanceAbility is a dance method accessible to all people. Classes focus

on improvisation and creative movement to the latest cool tunes!

Classes will start in October, so please register your interest by calling

01904 628855 or

email [email protected]


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Inclusive and disability sport an

physical activity information

Available online now!

We have two easy-read directorieswith listing over 25 activities for

anyone with a physical disability,

learning disability or sensory

impairment. One guide is for adults

(blue) and one for children and

young people (orange).

We also publish the monthly

YORKabilitybulletin which has allthe news on upcoming events and

recent results.

To get hold of all this information, go

to our website.

www.york.gov.uk/disabilitysport

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Community SparksDo you want to learn new skills or

share your existing skills with others?

Do you want to learn something new?

Digital PhotographyArts & Crafts

Creative WritingComputer Skills

Social NetworkingJob Searching

Maybe you just want to have a cup of coffee and a chatin a relaxed and friendly atmosphere

Why not join Community Sparks?

Every Tuesday from 13th September, 10:00am 1:00pm

The Groves Community Centre, 84 Lowther Street, York

Come to one of our enrolment sessionsFriday 19th August at Explore York 10:00 12:00

Monday 5th September at Explore Acomb 10:00 12:00

For further details, contact John on 07931 641172or email [email protected]

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