acres spring prospectus 2015

SPRING 2015

acresDaytime and evening adult learning courses offered in Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield,Uckfield, Wadhurst and surrounding areas

www.acreslearning.org.ukTel: 01825 761820

Adult and Community Learning

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QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH ACRESWhen you enrol on a course with ACRES we do everything we can to ensure that you receive a high qualitylearning experience. And you don’t just have to take our word for it. ACRES was inspected by Ofsted lastyear and they judged us as being a ‘good’ provider with some excellent elements. It’s official then!

SPONSORSHIPLocal businesses and organisations have kindly supported us by sponsoring courses in this brochure,strengthening our ties with the local community. This brochure is delivered to every household in our area soif you would like to gain extra publicity for your organisation or business and help ACRES, then you mightwant to consider sponsoring one of our courses in the next brochure. Please get in touch for further details.

ENROLLING IS EASYThere is a pull-out enrolment form in the middle of this brochure which you can complete and post backto us or you can telephone, e-mail, or call in person during office opening hours. If you do call in person,please go to our new offices adjacent to UCTC and the Freedom Leisure car park. Don’t let the grass growunder your feet; enrol now!

ACRES’ HouseAdult College for Rural East Sussex

Uckfield Community Technology CollegeDownsview CrescentUckfieldTN22 3DJ

Tel: 01825 761820 (4 lines)

In person – call in at the ACRES’ House during opening hoursFax: 01825 765167

ACRES’ Opening hours:9.30am - 4pmWeekdays in college term time(with an answer ‘phone in operation out of hours).

9.30am - 1pmWeekdays in college holidays(shut on Good Friday, 3rd April, Easter Monday, 6thApril 2015, May Bank Holiday, 4th May, SpringBank Holiday 25th May 2015)

SkillsFundingAgency

HAILSHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGEHEATHFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

UCKFIELD COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGEUPLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WADHURST

WEBSITE ENQUIRIESYou can contact us via our website to enquire about enrolling on our courses. Find the course you areinterested in and then click on the ‘info/enrol’ icon and complete the email with your details. We will thencontact you to confirm availability and to process your enrolment.

ACRES website: www.acreslearning.org.uk Email: [email protected]

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As the winter recedes and spring beckons, what could be better thanembarking on some personal growth with an adult learning course fromACRES. This year, our offer is as varied as ever, with a range of new courses such as An Introduction to Beaded Crafts, Dance – Jazz for Beginners, Introduction to Archaeology, Environmentally Friendly Allotment Gardening, Introduction to Mosaic using Ceramic Pieces, World War One in Sussex, and an Introduction to Playwriting, plus the return of some old favourites such as History Workshop and Guitar for Beginners. Whatever your interests, there is likely to be something for you in our new programme, so take a look. As the days get longer and the evenings lighter, get out and about, learning with ACRES.

Please note that ACRES receives funding from the Skills Funding Agency to provide some adult learningopportunities:• Funded courses not leading to an examination are indicated with ^• Courses not in receipt of funding are indicated with +. Please note, other providers may offer these

with alternative funding at a reduced rate• Courses marked as a continuation are courses that originally started in the autumn term. These may

take new students, depending on course numbers, so if you’re interested in joining, please contact us to enquire.

CONTENTS

Course Page

Arts & Crafts 5-9

Digital Photography 10-11

Computing 12-13

English, Maths and Examinations 14

General Interest 15-22

Enrolment Form 17-20

Health, Fitness and Personal Development 23-24

Languages 25

Weekend and One Day Workshops 26-30

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acres is a Community Learning Provider that prides itself ondelivering the courses you want, in places you want to learn.

If you know of a local venue where learning would be moreconvenient, or if you know of a group of people who have a

particular interest they would like to develop, please let us know.

(Tel:01825 761820, email: [email protected], visit our websiteor complete the questionnaire on page 31 and return it to us)

*NEW VENUE in FIVEASHES*

Following exciting renovation work atFive Ashes Village Hall, ACRES’ courses

are now available here.

Creative Writing – All Abilities,16.4.15, 7-9pm

Dance – Jazz for Beginners,14.4.15, 7.30-8.45pm

Art Workshop – All Abilities, 13.4.15, 11.00-1.30

Tell ACRES what other courses youwould like to see in your local

community. 01825 761820

*NEW VENUE inETCHINGHAM*

Following the exciting openingof the new school in Etchingham,

ACRES’ courses are nowavailable here.

Spanish for Holidays, 16.4.15,10.00am-12 noon

Tell ACRES what other courses youwould like to see in your local

community.01825 761820

ACRES IN HAILSHAMNew courses will be coming to Hailsham later this year.

Have your say in what courses you would like tosee here in your town.

Questionnaires available on page 31, from ACRESand The Town Council office.

Also available on our website:www.acreslearning.org.uk

STUDENT BURSARIESIf you want to enrol on particular ACRES’ courses,marked in the brochure with a ^, but are worriedabout meeting the costs that would be incurred, wemight be able to help. If you are on certain incomerelated benefits, you may be entitled to a reducedfee. If you are not entitled to income related benefitsbut your household income is below £25,000 then itmay be possible to consider you for a Bursarytowards the cost of your learning. For further details,please contact our office on 01825 761820 or e-mail us on [email protected]. We wantto help you access learning.

ARTS & CRAFTS

STAINED GLASSIntroduction to Leaded Stained Glass^Thur 26 Feb 2015 18:45 - 21:00 8 HE09L72D £118.50 £69.00Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College

Stained Glass Boxes and Panel Lamps^Thur 07 May 2015 18:45 - 21:00 8 HE09L73E £128.50 £79.00Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College

Printmaking - All Abilities - Continuation^Mon 20 Apr 2015 10:00 - 12:30 8 BE09L04E £104.00 £49.00St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, Crowborough

Printmaking Workshop - All Abilities+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z41E £52.25 £52.25Uckfield Community Technology College

PRINTMAKINGPrintmaking for Beginners^Wed 15 Apr 2015 10:00 - 12:00 10 UC09L82E £104.00 £49.00Uckfield

BATIKBatik Workshop for Beginners using PVA Glue+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z25F £52.25 £52.25Uckfield Community Technology College


ARTS & CRAFTS

A student noted … Nicola is an excellent teacher and has given me confidence and inspirationwith my art and I hope to continue with her again in the Spring.

ARTS & CRAFTS

JEWELLERYSilver Clay Jewellery+Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z05D £91.25 £91.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Get Creative Making Beaded Wrap Bracelets+ NEW!Sat 13 June 2015 10:00 – 16:00 1 UC09Z04F £62.25 £62.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Kiln Fused Glass Jewellery+Sat 13 June 2015 10:00 – 16:00 1 UC09Z32F £71.25 £71.25 Uckfield Community Technology College

ARTArt Workshop - Beginners - Continuation^Mon 13 Apr 2015 12:30 - 15:00 10 UC09L31E £115.00 £46.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield


ARTS & CRAFTS

Introduction to Beaded Crafts^ NEW!Mon 13 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 UC09L74E £92.00 £37.00Uckfield Community Technology College

Art Workshop - Beginners^Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 HA09L66E £93.50 £38.50Hailsham Community College

Art Workshop - Improvers - Continuation^Mon 13 Apr 2015 09:30 - 12:00 10 UC09L30E £115.00 £46.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield

Arts and Crafts Workshop - All Abilities^ NEW!Mon 13 Apr 2015 13:00 - 15:30 10 HE09L38E £115.00 £46.25The Horam Centre

Painting using Watercolour for Beginners^ NEWMon 13 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 UC09L76E £93.50 £38.50Uckfield Community Technology College

ARTS & CRAFTS

ARTExplore Portraiture through Painting+ NEW!Fri 17 Apr 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z38E £56.25 £56.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield


ARTS & CRAFTS

CERAMICS Ceramics and Sculpture for All Abilities - Continuation^Mon 13 Apr 2015 18:30 - 21:00 10 UC09L86E £157.00 £88.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Painting Landscapes - All Abilities+ NEW!Fri 19 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z18F £56.25 £56.25Commemoration Hall, Wadhurst

Painting using Ink and Wash - All Abilities+ NEW!Fri 22 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 HE09Z39E £56.25 £56.25Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, Nr Mayfield

Ceramics for Beginners and Improvers - Continuation^Wed 15 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:30 10 UP09L93E £157.00 £88.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Introduction to Mosaic Using Ceramic Pieces^ NEW!Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 HA09L72E £60.00 £37.00Hailsham Community College

Introduction to Mosaic Using Ceramic Pieces - Continuation^ NEW!Tues 02 Jun 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 HA09L72F £60.00 £37.00Hailsham Community College

A student said … I have improved my skills and will use what I have learnt both at home and at work.

A student felt … Sarah is a fabulous tutor and a real asset to ACRES, and although I have hadpersonal problems in the last month, this course has kept me going, I really look forward to itevery week.


ARTS & CRAFTS ARTS & CRAFTS

SEWING Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine - for Beginners^ NEW!Mon 13 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 UP09L54E £48.00 £25.00Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine for Beginners^ NEW!Mon 01 Jun 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 UP09L55F £48.00 £25.00Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Create Gifts and Crafts with your Sewing Machine for Beginners+ NEW!Fri 15 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z19E £48.25 £48.25Commemoration Hall, Wadhurst

Sewing Workshop - Continuation ^Fri 17 Apr 2015 11:00 - 13:30 10 BE09L23E £113.50 £44.75Crowborough Community Centre

Dressmaking for Beginners - Continuation^Wed 15 Apr 2015 10:00 - 12:00 10 BE09L24E £92.00 £37.00Crowborough Community Centre

Dressmaking for Improvers - Continuation^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 12:15 - 14:15 10 BE09L25E £92.00 £37.00Crowborough Community Centre


ARTS & CRAFTSARTS & CRAFTS

SOFT FURNISHING AND UPHOLSTERYSoft Furnishing and Upholstery Workshop - Continuation+Mon 13 Apr 2015 10:00 - 12:00 10 HE09Z24E £115.00 £115.00Goward Hall, Heathfield

Tues 14 Apr 2015 10:30 - 12:30 10 UP09Z04E £115.00 £115.00Hurst Green Village Hall

Wed 15 Apr 2015 10:30 - 12:30 10 UP09Z41E £115.00 £115.00Hurst Green Village Hall

Thur 16 Apr 2015 10:00 - 12:00 10 UC09Z19E £115.00 £115.00Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield

Crocheting Small Projects+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z24F £49.25 £49.25Uckfield Community Technology College

CROCHETCrochet Workshop - All Abilities+Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 UC09Z87E £118.00 £118.00Uckfield Community Technology College

Willow Sculpture for the Garden - Animals, Birds and Figures+Sat 27 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z07F £49.25 £49.25Wadhurst

WILLOW SCULPTUREWillow Sculpture for the Garden+Sat 02 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z44E £49.25 £49.25Wadhurst

Ofsted said ... Learning is enjoyable and students are enthusiastic.

A student stated … I have learnt a brilliant new skill!

A student commented …. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the tutor was so easy tounderstand and I felt the small group a friendly and enjoyable environment to be in.

A student noted … I enjoyed the informality of the class and the pleasant atmosphere.


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYDemystifying your Digital Camera for Beginners+ NEW!Fri 22 May 2015 11:00 - 17:00 1 UC09Z35F £48.25 £48.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield

Digital Photography for Beginners (SLR cameras)^Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 BE09L60E £43.00 £20.00Crowborough Community Centre

Digital Photography for Beginners (SLR cameras) - Continuation^Tues 02 Jun 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 BE09L60F £43.00 £20.00Crowborough Community Centre

Digital Photography for Beginners Workshop (SLR cameras)+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z03F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Digital Photography for Intermediate (SLR cameras)^Mon 16 Feb 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 UP09L50D £43.00 £20.00Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Digital SLR Portraiture Photography and Photoshop Elements for Beginners^Mon 13 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 UC09L77E £91.00 £36.00Uckfield Community Technology College

Introduction to Portrait Studio Lighting+ NEW!Fri 13 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z46F £48.25 £48.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z40F £48.25 £48.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Introduction to Portrait Location Lighting+ NEW!Fri 24 Apr 2015 11:00 - 17:00 1 UC09Z28F £48.25 £48.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield

A student said … I haven't learnt new things outside work for a long time, good boost!!


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYCreative Photography Workshop+ NEW!Fri 19 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z48F £48.25 £48.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTSPhotoshop Elements - An Introduction^Mon 01 Jun 2015 10:00 - 12:00 5 BE09L43F £48.00 £25.00Crowborough Community Centre

Photoshop Elements for Beginners^Wed 15 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 BE09L63E £91.00 £36.00Crowborough Community Centre

Photoshop Elements Workshop - Using Layers+Fri 27 Feb 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z02D £48.25 £48.25Uplands Community Centre, Wadhurst


COMPUTING COMPUTING

IPADSUse Your Own iPad for Beginners+Fri 20 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z33D £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Fri 05 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 2 BE06Z36F £72.25 £72.25Crowborough Community Centre

A student stated … The tutor that took the course, Mandy, was excellent and Iparticularly learnt a lot and she made it fun as well. She had a lot of patience foreveryone on the course. Please thank her.

Use Your Own iPad for Beginners^Mon 13 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 UP06L53E £48.00 £25.00Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Wed 15 Apr 2015 9:45 - 11:45 5 UC06L47E £48.00 £25.00Maresfield Village Hall, Uckfield

Use Your Own iPad - Intermediate^Wed 25 Feb 2015 13:00 - 15:00 5 UP06L16D £48.00 £25.00Uplands Community Centre, Wadhurst

Mon 01 Jun 2015 13:00 - 15:00 5 UP06L20F £48.00 £25.00Uplands Community Centre, Wadhurst

Wed 03 June 2015 09:45 - 11:45 5 UC06L48F £48.00 £25.00Maresfield Village Hall

iPad for Beginners BE06Z33D

SPONSORED BY UCKFIELD

PC Home and Office

iPad for Beginners UC06L47E

SPONSORED BY HoramThe Horam Centre


COMPUTINGCOMPUTING

IPADSBring Your Own iPad Wordprocessing and Spreadsheets for Beginners+ NEW!Fri 22 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z35E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Mail Merge and Labels+ NEW!Fri 13 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z20E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Powerpoint for Presenters+ NEW!Fri 08 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z21E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Powerpoint Animations+ NEW!Fri 19 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z22F £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

COMPUTINGComputing for Beginners^Wed 15 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 UC06L75E £91.00 £36.00Uckfield Community Technology College

Wed 15 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 BE06L64E £91.00 £36.00Crowborough Community Centre

iPad for Beginners BE06Z35E

SPONSORED BY UCKFIELD

PC Home and Office

Excel for Beginners+Fri 24 Apr 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z34E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre



ENGLISH AND MATHS ENGLISH AND MATHS

ESOLEnglish Skills for Speakers of Other Languages - Entry Level 1, 2, 3 - Speaking and Listening^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 09:30 - 11:30 10 UC14L39E £86.00 £31.00Civic Centre, Uckfield

English Skills for Speakers of Other Languages - Levels 1, 2 - Speaking and Listening^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 12:15 - 14:15 10 UC14L40E £86.00 £31.00Civic Centre, Uckfield

A student stated … The course was good fun, well organised lessons. Wouldrecommend the course to others; looking forward to hearing from you about whatmight be happening next.


GENERAL INTERESTGENERAL INTEREST

BEEKEEPING AND THE ENVIRONMENTBeginners Beekeeping Workshop+Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP03Z12D £43.25 £43.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTBrain Training - Enjoy More, Stress Less+ NEW!Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP01Z09D £43.25 £43.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Beginners Practical Beekeeping Workshop+Sat 09 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC03Z25E £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Speaking in Public+ NEW!Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z40D £43.25 £43.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Budgeting Brilliantly!^ NEW!Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 2 HA14L74E £17.25 £6.50Hailsham Community College

Environmentally Friendly Allotment Gardening+ NEW!Wed 10 Jun 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 UC03Z78F £56.00 £56.00Uckfield Community Technology College

Advanced Practical Beekeeping Workshop+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC03Z21F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College


GENERAL INTEREST GENERAL INTEREST

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTIntroduction to Counselling and Interpersonal Skills^ Wed 15 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:30 10 UP01L52E £107.50 £38.75Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Introduction to Counselling and Interpersonal Skills - Taster^ NEW!Tues 07 Jul 2015 19:00 - 21:00 1 HA01L65F £8.50 £8.50Hailsham Community College

55 Plus Group+ NEW!Fri 17 Apr 2015 10:15 - 12:15 8 HA16Z18D £20.00 £20.00Hailsham Town Council Room

55 Plus Group+ Fri 17 Apr 2015 10:15 - 12:15 8 UC16Z24A £20.00 £20.00Civic Centre, Uckfield

A student said … I really enjoyed the course and it did exactly what I was looking for.

ENROLMENT FORM 2014/2015Please indicate the course you wish to enrol on:Course(s) Title Course Number(s) Course Fee £

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2

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Reduced FeesYou may be eligible to pay a reduced fee or join a course free of charge if you are in receipt of JobseekersAllowance, Employment and Support Allowance in the Work Related Activity Group, Universal Creditbecause you are unemployed and mandated (required) to undertake skills training or in receipt of thefollowing means tested state benefits:Income support, Working Tax Credit with a household income of less than £15,910, Housing Benefit,Council Tax Reduction Scheme or Pension Guarantee Credit. Further details can be found on the insideback cover of this brochure, on our website www.acreslearning.org.uk FAQ page –“Am I entitled to payreduced fees?” or by telephoning the ACRES office on 01825 761820.

PaymentPostal enrolments - Payment may be made by cheque or card. Please make cheques payable to EastSussex County Council and write the course code and name on the back or enter your card details below.For individual course fees in excess of £86.00, staged payments can be arranged by standing order. Thefirst payment is payable by cheque or card and this should be sent with a signed Standing Order formauthorising further instalments. The second instalment will be taken one month following the start of thecourse. Further instalments will be taken monthly thereafter. Please note that if you withdraw from thecourse you are still liable for the full course fee.

For further details, telephone the ACRES office 01825 761820 or to download a standing orderauthorisation form from our website www.acreslearning.org.uk.

Payment in cash can be made in person at the ACRES office.

Full payment/staged payment (delete as appropriate) enclosed for £paid by cheque/debit card/credit card

Card holders name

Security Code (last three numbers on reverse of card)

Credit/Debit card no:

Expiry date: Valid from date: (if applicable) Issue no:

If an email address has been supplied, your course confirmation documents will be emailed to you.

If you wish to receive them by post tick here


Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms) Forename:

Surname: Date of Birth: Gender: M/F

Address:

Postcode: Time spent at current address:

Tel day:

Previous postcode if less than 4 yearsTel eve:

Student no. (if known)

Mobile: Unique Learner no. (if known)

Email: Office use only – ULN ID evidence

Country of normal residence: Nationality

Have you lived outside the EU Have you taken part in any learning in thein the past 3 years? past 3 years?Y / N If yes, what country Y / N

Ethnic OriginWWhhiittee

English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British

Irish

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

Any other white background

MMiixxeedd // MMuullttiippllee eetthhnniicc ggrroouupp

White & Black Caribbean

White & Black African

White Asian

Any other mixed / multiple ethnicbackground

AAssiiaann // AAssiiaann BBrriittiisshh

Indian

Pakistani

Bangladesh

Chinese

Any other Asian Background

BBllaacckk // AAffrriiccaann // CCaarriibbbbeeaann // BBllaacckk BBrriittiisshh

African

Caribbean

Any other Black / African / Caribbeanbackground

Other ethnic group

Arab

Any other ethnic group

Do you have a disability or health problem? Y / N Do you have a learning difficulty? Y / N

Visual impairment Moderate learning difficulty

Hearing impairment Severe Learning difficulty

Disability affecting mobility Dyslexia

Other physical disability Dyscalculia

Other medical condition (eg Epilepsy, Other specific learning difficultyAsthma, Diabetes)

Emotional / behavioural difficulties Autism spectrum disorder

Mental health difficulty Multiple learning difficulties

Temporary disability after illness Other(eg post viral or accident)

Disability, Health Issues and Learning Difficulties


Declaration

Signed: Date:

Please note that should a student be unable to attend the course or withdraw from a course before all sessions havetaken place, the place and fees are not transferable to another student.

Privacy Notice – How we use your personal information

Unique Learner Number (ULN)All students are issued with a ULN which enables your educational achievements to be tracked. This is notused for marketing purposes but can be shared with other learning organisations.

Do you give permission for this data to be shared? Yes: No:

Please allow us to monitor the efficiency of our marketing by indicatingbelow how you found out about the Adult College for Rural East SussexExisting student ACRES Website

Rang for brochure Other Website

Brochure through door Through school/college

Promotional Event Word of Mouth

Poster Other (Please specify)

If there is a course not included in our programme that you would like to see offered please let us know here.

Profound complex Please state if you have any other specific needs you wish to be disabilities supported with:

Aspergers syndrome Would you like the support officer to contact you to discuss your

Multiple disabilities needs? Y /N

OtherPlease note that any contact will be made in the strictest confidence.

Please note that a health questionnaire must be completed by all students prior to attending a physical activity course.

Disability, Health Issues and Learning Difficulties cont.

I understand that the information I have provided will be kept on a computerised information system and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and 2003. Please see Privacy Notice above. I agree that having enrolled on the above course(s), I am liable to pay the course fee in full, subject to the cooling off criteria as described in our terms and conditions. I understand that a course may be cancelled if insufficient students enrol and a full refund will be given in these circumstances. Applications for a refund will also be considered if withdrawing from a course on medical grounds, on production of medical evidence.

The personal information you provide is passed to the Chief Executive of Skills Funding (“the Agency”) and, when needed, the Department for Education, including the Education Funding Agency to meet legal responsibilities under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, and for the Agency’s Learning Records Service (LRS) to create and maintain a unique learner number (ULN) and a Personal Learning Record (PLR). The information you provide may be shared with other organisations for education, training, employment and well-being–related purposes, including for research. Further information about use of and access to your personal data, and details of organisations with whom we regularly share data are available at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfa-privacy-notice


Your highest qualification – Please tick one box that applies to youEntry level

Other qualification below level 1

Level 1 - eg GCSE/‘O’ Level (5 or more at grade D-G or fewer than 5 at grades A-C), CSE belowgrade 1, 1 AS Level, Functional Skills, Certificate in Adult Literacy, Numeracy, ESOL at Level 1,GNVQ Foundation, NVQ Level 1, Level 1 Key Skills

Full level 2 - eg GCSE/’O’Level (5 or more GCSEs grades A*-C, 2or 3 AS Levels, CSE Grade 1 (5 or more), 1 A Level, NVQ Level 2, GNVQ Intermediate

Full level 3 - eg (A Levels (2 or more advanced level passes), 4 or more AS Levels, GNVQAdvanced, NVQ Level

Level 4 or above – eg Certificates of Higher Education, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor’sDegrees (graduate certificates and diplomas, Doctorates, Masters Degrees (postgraduatecertificates and diplomas (please specify)

Other qualification

I have no qualifications

Employment Status

Please indicate if you are:

Unemployed and looking for work and available to start work

Unemployed and not looking for work and / or not available to start work / Retired

Employed Self Employed

If employed or self employed:

How many hours do you work per week? 1-16 hours 16-19 hours 20+ hours

How long have you Up to 3 months 4-6 months 7-12 months 12 month+been employed?

Exam Course Applicants Only (courses marked with * in the course title)Enrolment on an exam course requires completion of additional information. Please continue to completethe information requested overleaf.

If you are unemployed or eligible for a free course, you will also be required to complete a furtherdeclaration form, which will be sent to you once you have enrolled.

For all courses, at all of our centres, please return your completed enrolment form to:

ACRES OfficeUckfield Community Technology CollegeDownsview CrescentUckfield TN22 3DJ

To be completed by learners who are undertaking exam courses only(Courses indicated with *)

Evidence of IDIf you are taking an accredited course we are required to see evidence of ID. Please supply two of thefollowing: passport, driving licence, ID card or other form of identification, benefits documentation,examination certificates or bank card. Existing students need only supply one form of ID. We appreciatethat existing students will have supplied ID in previous years however; it is a condition of funding that ID isseen each year.

Were you in full-time education before starting this course? Yes: No:


Ofsted said ... Tutors are highly supportive of their students and have high expectationsLearning is enjoyable and students are enthusiastic.

A student stated … Thank you for the opportunity I have been given. It was anenjoyable experience and the teacher was very helpful


GENERAL INTERESTGENERAL INTEREST

CREATIVE WRITINGCreative Writing for Beginners^Wed 15 Apr 2015 18:30 - 20:30 10 HA12L67E £86.00 £31.00Hailsham Community College

Creative Writing - All Abilities^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 HE12L79E £86.00 £31.00Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, Nr Mayfield

Introduction to Playwriting+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC12Z44F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

World War 1 in Sussex+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC10Z02F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

History Pub Walk in Wadhurst+ NEW!Sat 18 Jul 2015 10:00 - 13:00 1 UP10Z23F £21.50 £21.50Greyhound Inn, Wadhurst

Introduction to Archaeology^ NEW!Thurs 16 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 10 HE10L80E £86.00 £31.00Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College

HISTORYHistory Workshop+Wed 15 Apr 2015 13:30 - 15:30 10 UC10Z01E £112.00 £112.00The Belmont Centre, Uckfield


GENERAL INTEREST GENERAL INTEREST

MUSICHarp Taster Workshop+Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 13:00 1 UP09Z10D £32.00 £32.00Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Guitar for Beginners^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 19:00 – 21:00 10 HE09L83E £86.00 £31.00Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College

Introduction to Teaching Functional Skills^ NEW!Mon 01 Jun 2015 19:00 - 21:00 6 UC13L81F £51.50 £20.00Uckfield Community Technology College

TEACHINGIntroduction to Teaching in Adult and Community Learning+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 12:00 1 UC13Z03F £14.50 £14.50Uckfield Community Technology College

A student noted … Tutor was excellent. I learned much more than I had expected toand really enjoyed learning in a group environment.


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BELLY DANCINGBelly Dancing - Intermediate - Continuation^Mon 13 Apr 2015 19:30 - 21:00 10 BE09L62E £64.50 £23.25Crowborough Community Centre

Belly Dancing - All Abilities - Continuation^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 19:30 - 21:00 10 BE09L61E £64.50 £23.25Crowborough Community Centre

Movement and Dance Gently - Continuation^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 11:30 - 12:45 10 UC09L44E £53.75 £20.00Foresters Hall, Uckfield

Movement and Dance Gently - For Beginners^ NEW! Thurs 16 Apr 2015 13:15 - 14:30 10 UC09L39E £53.75 £20.00Foresters Hall, Uckfield

Yoga for Beginners^Tues 19 May 2015 11:30 - 13:00 8 HA08L17E £51.50 £20.00Civic Community Hall, Hailsham

Yoga for Beginners – Summer School^Thurs 6 Aug 2015 11:15 – 12:45 5 HE08N20A £38.75 £20.00Heathfield Community Centre

DANCEDance - Jazz for Beginners^ NEW!Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:30 - 20:45 10 HE09L82E £53.75 £20.00Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, Nr Mayfield

YOGAYoga for Beginners - Continuation^Thurs 16 Apr 2015 11:15 - 12:45 14 HE08L22E £90.25 £32.50Heathfield Community Centre


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YOGAYoga for Improvers - Continuation^Tues 14 Apr 2015 18:30 - 20:00 10 BE08L57E £71.50 £30.25Beacon Community College - Beeches Site

Thur 16 Apr 2015 09:30 - 11:00 14 HE08L21E £90.25 £32.50Heathfield Community Centre

Tues 19 May 2015 09:30 - 11:00 10 HA08L12E £64.00 £23.25Civic Community Hall, Hailsham

A student commented …. My course has benefitted my health and well being in manyways - mainly because of my superb teacher!

Yoga for Improvers - Summer SchoolThurs 6 Aug 2015 09:30 – 11:00 5 HE08N23A £38.75 £20.00Heathfield Community Centre

Yoga for Men - Continuation^Tues 14 Apr 2015 20:15 - 21:30 10 BE08L58E £60.75 £27.00Beacon Community College - Beeches Site

Yoga for Men – Continuation+Wed 15 Apr 2015 20:15 - 21:30 10 UP08Z92E £70.00 £70.00Uplands Community Centre, Wadhurst


Spanish for Holidays^ NEW!

Thurs 16 Apr 2015 10:00 - 12:00 10 HE12L40E £86.00 £31.00Etchingham Village Hall, Etchingham

LANGUAGESLANGUAGES

SPANISHIntroduction to Spanish ^ - NEW!Tues 14 Apr 2015 19:00 - 21:00 5 HA12L68E £43.00 £20.00Hailsham Community College

ITALIANItalian for Holidays^ NEW!Thurs 16 Apr 2015 12:30 - 14:30 5 UP12L22E £43.00 £20.00Uplands Community Centre, Wadhurst

FRENCHFrench Summer School+Wed 22 Jul 2015 19:00 - 21:00 1 UC12Z80F £11.25 £11.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

Wed 19 Aug 2015 19:00 – 21:00 1 UC12I80A £11.25 £11.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

Wed 9 Sept 2015 19:00 – 21:00 1 UC12I81A £11.25 £11.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

Ofsted said ... The standard of students’ work is at least good, with some excellentexamples.

Many tutors use their knowledge and experience particularly well to make learningfun and enjoyable.

A student said … I would just like to say how much I enjoyed the course, the groupwas such fun and Maria, our teacher, was absolutely great!!

A student stated … The course was good fun, well organised lessons. Wouldrecommend the course to others; looking forward to hearing from you about whatmight be happening next.

Batik Workshop for Beginners using PVA Glue+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z25F £52.25 £52.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Silver Clay Jewellery+Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z05D £91.25 £91.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Kiln Fused Glass Jewellery+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z32F £71.25 £71.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Get Creative Making Beaded Wrap Bracelets+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z04F £62.25 £62.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Explore Portraiture through Painting+ NEW!Fri 17 Apr 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z38E £56.25 £56.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield


SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPS SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPSPrintmaking Workshop - All Abilities+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z41E £52.25 £52.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Student commented … Very informative and Interesting.

Painting using Ink and Wash - All Abilities+ NEW!Fri 22 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 HE09Z39E £56.25 £56.25Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes, Nr Mayfield

SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPSPainting Landscapes - All Abilities+ NEW!Fri 19 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z18F £56.25 £56.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst



Crocheting Small Projects+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z24F £49.25 £49.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Willow Sculpture for the Garden+Sat 02 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z44E £49.25 £49.25Wadhurst

Create Gifts and Crafts with your Sewing Machine for Beginners+ NEW!Fri 15 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z19E £48.25 £48.25Commemoration Hall, Wadhurst



Demystifying your Digital Camera for Beginners+ NEW!Fri 22 May 2015 11:00 - 17:00 1 UC09Z35F £48.25 £48.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield

Digital Photography for Beginners Workshop (SLR cameras)+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z03F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Introduction to Portrait Location Lighting+ NEW!Fri 24 Apr 2015 11:00 - 17:00 1 UC09Z28F £48.25 £48.25Belmont Centre, Uckfield

Creative Photography Workshop+ NEW!Fri 19 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z48F £48.25 £48.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

Photoshop Elements Workshop - Using Layers+Fri 27 Feb 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z02D £48.25 £48.25Uplands Community Centre, Wadhurst

Use Your Own iPad for Beginners+Fri 20 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z33D £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Bring Your Own iPad Wordprocessing and Spreadsheets for Beginners+ NEW!Fri 22 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z35E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Introduction to Portrait Studio Lighting+ NEW!Fri 13 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC09Z46F £48.25 £48.25Civic Centre, Uckfield



SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPSWillow Sculpture for the Garden - Animals, Birds and Figures+Sat 27 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z07F £49.25 £49.25Wadhurst


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SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPSExcel for Beginners+Fri 24 Apr 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z34E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre


Mail Merge and Labels+ NEW!Fri 13 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z20E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Powerpoint for Presenters+ NEW!Fri 08 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z21E £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Powerpoint Animations+ NEW!Fri 19 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 BE06Z22F £48.25 £48.25Crowborough Community Centre

Beginners Beekeeping Workshop+Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP03Z12D £43.25 £43.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Beginners Practical Beekeeping Workshop+Sat 09 May 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC03Z25E £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Advanced Practical Beekeeping Workshop+Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC03Z21F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

Brain Training - Enjoy More, Stress Less+ NEW!Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP01Z09D £43.25 £43.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Speaking in Public+ NEW!Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UP09Z40D £43.25 £43.25Uplands Community College, Wadhurst


Introduction to Playwriting+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC12Z44F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

World War 1 in Sussex+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 16:00 1 UC10Z02F £43.25 £43.25Uckfield Community Technology College

History Pub Walk in Wadhurst+ NEW!Sat 18 Jul 2015 10:00 - 13:00 1 UP10Z23F £21.50 £21.50Greyhound Inn, Wadhurst

Harp Taster Workshop+Sat 14 Mar 2015 10:00 - 13:00 1 UP09Z10D £32.00 £32.00Uplands Community College, Wadhurst

Introduction to Teaching in Adult and Community Learning+ NEW!Sat 13 Jun 2015 10:00 - 12:00 1 UC13Z03F £14.50 £14.50Uckfield Community Technology College

French Summer School+Wed 22 Jul 2015 19:00 - 21:00 1 UC12Z80F £11.25 £11.25Civic Centre, Uckfield


SATURDAY AND 1 DAY WORKSHOPSIntroduction to Counselling and Interpersonal Skills - Taster^ NEW!Tues 07 Jul 2015 19:00 - 21:00 1 HA01L65F £8.50 £8.50Hailsham Community College


French Summer School+Wed 19 Aug 2015 19:00 – 21:00 1 UC12I80A £11.25 £11.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

Wed 9 Sept 2015 19:00 - 21:00 1 UC12I81A £11.25 £11.25Civic Centre, Uckfield

A student said … I would just like to say how much I enjoyed the course, the groupwas such fun and Maria, our teacher, was absolutely great!!


YOUR VIEWS AND COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT TO US.PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. What new courses would you like to put in our programme?

What would be your preferred venue?

What time suits you best?AM PM Evening

Do you know of a group of like-minded people who would like a course put on for them? If so, please give details.

Would you like to teach for ACRES? If so, please give details of subject experience.

Do you have any other comments you would like to share with us.

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Please return to: ACRES’ House, Adult College for Rural East Sussex, Uckfield Community Technology College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield. TN22 3DJ


HEALTH, FITNESS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW COURSES

Every time ACRES brings out a brochure, we try to offer a range of new courses that respond to the needsand requests from the local community and which enrich and extend our programme.

NEW LOCATIONSSometimes this means offering successful courses in new locations. For example, the 55 Plus group hasbeen running in Uckfield for many years. It provides a popular social opportunity for people to meet, hearan interesting speaker give a presentation on a different topic each week, allowing an opportunity forquestions, and to share a chat with others over a cup of tea or coffee.

Other courses offered in new locations include an Introduction to Counselling and Interpersonal Skillsoffered as a course in Wadhurst and a ‘Taster’ in Hailsham, Spanish for Holidays at Etchingham VillageHall and Hailsham and Italian for Holidays at Wadhurst.

NEW SUBJECTSThen there are some new subjects such as Environmentally Friendly Allotment Gardening in Uckfield,which shows you how to grow your own vegetables in a sustainable way, an Introduction to Playwriting,which provides an insight into writing your own drama, and Jazz Dancing for Beginners which provides afun dance class for adults.

There are some new history courses including a History Pub Walk in Wadhurst which tells you about thehistory of this historical Sussex village by physically visiting key spots in the village, starting and ending atthe Greyhound Public House. What could be nicer on a summer Saturday! World War 1 in Sussex isanother new history course that focuses on a significant moment in world history, but in terms of its localimpact, and an Introduction to Archaeology goes back much further and provides an interesting taste ofthe detective work involved in studying ancient history.

There are some new courses that give an insight into the world of adult education, with a briefIntroduction to Teaching in Adult and Community Learning, and a specialist longer Introduction toteaching life-skills in English and Maths, with an Introduction to Teaching Functional Skills.

There are lots of new Arts and Crafts courses this spring, including the Batik Workshop which instead ofusing hot wax now uses PVA Glue. How times change! Also new, are some bead classes, Get CreativeUsing Wrap Bracelets and Introduction to Beaded Crafts where you will create small gifts, attractive


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Spotlight on HailshamACRES covers a wide geographical area and we try to tailor our courses to what local peoplewant. This spring, we’re trying some subjects that are new to the Hailsham area. We areoffering Budgeting Brilliantly, a short course aimed at helping you manage your family financesas effectively as possible, making your money stretch a little further. With your new-foundknowledge, you’ll be able to budget for your summer holidays, and if you want to get evenmore out of a trip abroad, we are offering a five week introductory course, Spanish forHolidays. Children at Hailsham Community College are offered the opportunity to learnSpanish, so this could also provide a useful chance to keep up with the kids.

We are also offering a new art course with An Introduction to Mosaic using Ceramic Pieces.Additionally, we are revisiting some firm creative favourites with an Art Workshop for Beginnersand Creative Writing for Beginners. Find some ‘you time’ and do something different.

Another new arrival in the Hailsham area is our 55 Plus Group. Every week there is a speakeron a wide range of interesting topics, plus the opportunity to meet others and have a chat overa cup of tea. A similar group has been running in Uckfield for a number of years, and webelieve that the Hailsham one will prove just as popular. Why not give it a try.

Another subject that has proved popular in other areas is Counselling and Interpersonal Skills.It’s just a one session ‘Taster’ to begin with, but if there’s sufficient demand, we’ll run a longercourse in the autumn programme.

And finally, we haven’t forgotten our local favourites. There’s Yoga and French on-goingthrough the year, which may take you if you’ve got the right level of knowledge and there’s aspace.

Take a look through our brochure and see what’s being offered near you. It’s all happening inHailsham with ACRES!

bags and jewellery. There are some one day painting classes specialising in topics such as Watercolours,Ink and Wash Portraiture and Landscapes, so if this is of interest, don’t forget to book early to avoiddisappointment. Mosaics continue to be popular, so why not try the Introduction to Mosaic UsingCeramic Pieces course, where you will use china that has perhaps been chipped or cracked, and then isprofessionally broken, in order to create beautiful pieces of art. If you want to know more, then give us acall. Another popular subject is sewing, and we have three new sewing classes on offer, particularly lookingat how to get the most out of your sewing maching to create beautiful crafts.

Within photography we have listened to comments from our students looking to perfect particular areas ofthis exciting subject, and on offer are Portrait studio Lighting and Portrait Landscape Lighting. Notforgetting our learners who have been given a camera as a present, we have a Demystifying your DigitalCamera for Beginners course. Again as requested, a one day workshop on using Word processing andspreadsheets on your iPad will appeal to those both new to iPads and those with some experience,enabling you to both write letters and budget.

If you’ve got some ideas for a new course or a different venue, please get in touch and let us know. AtACRES, we try and offer the courses you want in the places that you want them.

Need help in finding the right course for you?ACRES holds the Matrix Standard for the quality of theinformation and advice we give to students at enrolment.We offer free impartial information and advice to help youchoose the right course.If you would like more information regarding a coursebefore enrolling:• Staff at the ACRES Office are there to help you – ring 01825 761820

• Visit our website for more detail on the courses we offerwww.acreslearning.org.uk

Support for students with a disability We aim to ensure that all adults who wish to do so are ableto access the learning opportunities provided by ACRES,however, facilities and access do vary at the differentvenues we use. At enrolment, venue information is sent tostudents, and this contains information on the facilitiesavailable. If you would like a copy of this information priorto enrolment, please contact the ACRES’ Office ordownload the information from the ACRES’ Website.

If you have a query regarding the support we provide,please contact the ACRES’ Office and speak to our StudentSupport Officer to check how we can best help you.

When you enrol on a course you will be asked if you have adisability, learning difficulty or any health issues. Pleasecomplete this part of the enrolment form or let ACRES’ staffknow at the time of enrolment so we can ensure that wemake your learning as accessible and rewarding as possible.If you have indicated any issues, please let us know whenyou enrol if you would like our Student Support Officer tocontact you to discuss your needs.

EnrollingAs soon as you receive this brochure you can enrol. Weadvise early booking as all enrolments are taken on a ‘firstcome, first served’ basis. Enrolments can only be processedwith payment and when all the relevant documentationand evidence has been provided. Enrol early to avoiddisappointment! We can only accept students aged 19 andabove, apart from on family learning courses.

Most students are expected to contribute to their coursefees. The contribution required will vary but in most casesthe course fee is not the full cost of the course as themajority of courses receive funding support from the SkillsFunding Agency. Courses that do not receive funding fromthe Skills Funding Agency are marked with +. Please noteother providers may offer these courses with alternativefunding at a reduced rate.

Cooling off period If you enrol on a course, you are entitled to cancel yourenrolment within 14 days and you will be refunded. If youwish to cancel your enrolment within this period, you mustnotify us of your cancellation in writing by [email protected] or writing to The AdministrationTeam, Adult College for Rural East Sussex, C/O UckfieldCommunity Technology College, Downsveiw Crescent,Uckfield, TN22 3DJ.

If however, you wish to enrol on a course which startswithin the 14 day cooling off period, you will waive yourright to receive a refund in the event of a cancellation. Please note the cooling off period does not apply ifenrolling in person at the ACRES Office.

How can I pay?• Cheque – make cheques payable to East Sussex County Council. Please put the course code on the reverse of the cheque.

• Credit/Debit card• Cash (In person)• By instalments – see ‘Fees’ section for more informationPlease note that telephone enrolments can only be processed with payment by Credit/Debit card.

FeesA course fee is shown with each entry in this brochure andis payable at enrolment. Where the fee for a single courseis more than £86 it can be paid in instalments.

The first instalment is payable at enrolment with thefurther instalments payable by standing order. If you wishto pay in instalments please complete our standing orderauthorisation form, which can be downloaded from ourwebsite or you can contact the ACRES’ Office and they willforward one to you. All fees must have been paid by theend of the course.• Single course fees between £86 and £171 may be paid in three instalments

• Single course fees between £171 and £257may be paid in three instalments


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• Single course fees over £258 may be paid in four instalments

The first instalment will be paid at enrolment and furtherinstalments taken on the 1st of the month following thestart of the course. Please note: If you opt to pay byinstalments, the total course fee is payable in full shouldyou withdraw from the course other than for medicalreasons supported by a doctor’s letter.

Reduced Fees – are you entitled to pay the reduced fee?We use our limited funds to help as many students aspossible to study with ACRES.

Please note that:• Funds are aimed at those most in need of financial support

• Funds are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis

• You will not receive funding if you have outstanding debts with ACRES

• Reduced fees are only available on courses which receivefunding from the Skills Funding Agency

Courses leading to an examination (courses indicated with * in the brochure)Students will be eligible to a free course if they are inreceipt of the following benefits:• Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)• Employment and Support Allowance in the work related Activity Group

• Universal Credit because you are unemployed and mandated (required) to undertake skills trainingStudents who are currently unemployed and in receipt of a benefit other than those listed above but who want to enter employment and believe skills training may help them to do so, may still be eligible for funding. Please contact the ACRES Office on 01825 761820 for details.

Further financial support may be given from ourDiscretionary Learner Support Fund to studentsexperiencing financial hardship. Financial support may begranted for:• The cost of essential books, equipment and materials• Childcare costs (care has to be provided by a registeredchildcare provider to be eligible for support)• Transport costs• Examination fees

Students will be checked for eligibility at the start of thecourse. Once confirmed as eligible, the eligibility status willnot change for the length of that course. Individuals noteligible for funding at the start of the course will continuenot to be eligible for the length of the course.

Non-examination funded courses (courses indicated with ^ in the brochure)There are three ways we may financially support students:

1) Arranging payment of fees by instalments2) Where a reduced fee is shown, students may be eligible to pay the reduced fee if they are in receipt of the following benefits:

• Income Support• Working Tax Credit (with a household income of less than £15,910)

• Housing Benefit• Council Tax Reduction Scheme• Pension Guarantee Credit• Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)• Employment and Support Allowance in the work related Activity Group

• Universal Credit because you are unemployed and required to undertake skills training

3) Students may apply to the ACRES Discretionary Bursary Fund for financial support where they are not on benefitsbut their household income is less that £25,000 per year.

We may also be able to arrange payment of fees byinstalments over a longer period for students in financialhardship.

Please note that we are unable to book a place for youuntil all evidence, documentation and payment have been received.

For further information or to apply to enrol and pay areduced fee, please contact the ACRES’ Office on 01825 761820.

RefundsStudents are refunded in full if ACRES cancels the coursethey have enrolled upon. If a student wishes to cancel theirplace after the cooling off period or withdraw from acourse once it has started, we will only consider refundingfees if the withdrawal is on medical grounds which can besupported by medical evidence (eg hospital /doctor’sappointment card, letter or medical certificate.

Full terms and conditions can be found on our websitewww.acreslearning.org.uk

All information and details were correct at the time ofgoing to print.

For more information:

Tel: 01825 761820Fax: 01825 765167Visit our website www.acreslearning.org.uk

With thanks to the following companies forsupporting our courses:

PC Home and Officesponsors ‘ipad for Beginners’

BE06Z33D & BE06Z35E

The Horam Centresponsors ‘ipad for Beginners’

UC06L47E

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