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Courses & Student Information2017/18 September - July

CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

RESIDENTIAL ADULT EDUCATION

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Contents3 Welcome to Northern College

5 English & Maths

13 Humanities

19 Information Technology

25 Social Sciences

31 Health, Social Care, Wellbeing & Parenting

35 Community Development & Leadership

40 Frequently Asked Questions

42 Dates

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Northern College is an adult, residential college providing educational opportunities for people aged 19 and over. The college has been graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The college is set in the extensive grounds of Wentworth Castle, and is a site of outstanding historical, botanical and environmental interest.

Learners come from all over the country and we specialise in bringing people back into education, building confidence to proceed and the study and life skills necessary to get the best from a programme of learning. Learners often find that the experience of undertaking a short, intensive period of residential education is life changing.

Ofsted says the college has realised ‘its ambitious vision of providing outstanding adult residential and community education’ and ‘helped to empower and transform the lives of individuals, families and communities.’

Welcome to Northern College

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Courses Courses in this booklet are grouped into three kinds. BEGIN courses act as an introduction to the subject and are suitable for those wanting to start studying that area. DISCOVER courses go into more depth while SUCCEED courses are usually accredited and offer a qualification in that subject area.

BEGIN DISCOVER SUCCEED

If you are still not sure what course is suitable for you, you can contact Student Services who can help you make decisions about the courses that would best suit your needs.

Student Services can be contacted by phone on 01226 776000 from Monday to Friday 9.00am-4.30pm. You can also discuss possible progression routes with your tutor whilst on a course and often apply directly for a follow-up course.

Admissions and Enrolment DaysThe college has a number of admissions and enrolment days where you can come to get advice and receive an immediate decision on your application. This year, the admissions days are:

• Wednesday 6th September 2017 1.00pm - 3.30pm• Friday 19th January 2018 1.00pm - 3.30pm• Wednesday 14th March 2018 1.00pm - 3.30pm• Friday 11th May 2018 1.00pm - 3.30pm• Sunday 8th July 2018 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Tuition FeesTuition fees vary for courses. You will find the fees alongside the name of the course. Some courses are free for all and most will be free for learners on certain types of benefit.

You may qualify for free courses and this can be discussed with the Student Services team.

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English & MathsFREECourses!


Finding Your Level in English [Free]Mon 18 - Wed 20 SeptWed 10 - Fri 12 JanWed 25 - Fri 27 Apr

This course is aimed at people who feel they are just starting out in English. Try out different types of English in a relaxed and fun environment, build your confidence in using English and find out what follow-on courses are right for you. This course is useful for students to find out whether they are ready to take a Functional English qualification.

Introduction to Creative Writing [Free]Wed 6 - Fri 8th SeptWed 7 - Fri 9 FebMon 23 - Wed 25 Jul

Imagine what it would be like to write something of which you are proud! This course is aimed at those who want to write imaginatively but need to know how to start. Or to those who maybe have written a little and want to know how to improve. There will be an optional opportunity to share work with other members of the group. Open to those who have no or few formal qualifications.

Mindfulness for Creative Writing [Free]Wed 18 - Fri 20 OctWed 21 - Fri 23 FebWed 16 - Fri 18 MayWed 11 - Fri 13 Jul

Stop. Look. See. Hear. Feel. Be. Immerse yourself fully in the richness of this present moment to develop your creative writing skills. Draw on your senses, our beautiful college surroundings and your own life experiences to inspire your writing and self-expression. This course will use an introduction to some basic mindfulness practices to help us connect with the flow of our own creativity, as we write.

English

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Creative Writing Around Northern [Free]Wed 13 - Fri 15 DecFri 16 - Sun 18 MarFri 29 Jun - Sun 1 Jul

This course is designed to develop your writing skills further, ideally following on from ‘Introduction to Creative Writing’. The course is aimed at making the most of the wonderful environment both in and around the college to inspire you to express yourself! Be creative with the pen in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!

Spell With Confidence [Free]Wed 29 Nov - Fri 1 DecWed 11 - Fri 13 Apr

This course is ideally suited for beginners or for anyone who struggles with spelling. Come and learn new ways to improve your spelling using a range of fun activities, including exploring ways on a computer!

Punctuate With Confidence [Free]Wed 11 - Fri 13 OctWed 31 Jan - Fri 2 Feb

This course is ideally suited for beginners or for anyone who struggles to punctuate correctly. Come and explore the use of punctuation in writing. Make sense of the mysteries of punctuation with a little creative writing to help develop your skills.

Grammar With Confidence [Free]Wed 8 - Fri 10 NovWed 7 - Fri 9 Mar

This course is ideally suited for beginners or for anyone who struggles to use grammar correctly. Explore the use of grammar in writing and how it can be used effectively in creative writing.

Punctuate, Use Grammar and Spell Well [Free]Mon 11 - Wed 13 DecMon 30 Apr - Wed 2 MayMon 18 - Wed 20 Jun

This is a course for those people who wish to improve their basic writing skills in order to be able to work towards getting formal qualifications. It combines skills learnt in previous courses. It is also a perfect course to apply for if you are just starting out! There will be a variety of stimulating exercises and entertaining games which will help you to grasp those difficult rules: Which apostrophe? Where do speech marks go? Is it there, their or they’re? How do I write good English? At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to write a short piece which will hopefully showcase all or at least some of the skills learnt. It’s never too late to improve these skills and this course will help you whenever you have to write.

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Speaking & Presenting Yourself With Confidence [Free]

Fri 22 - Sun 24 SeptMon 6 - Wed 8 NovMon 15 - Wed 17 JanMon 12 - Wed 14 MarMon 23 - Wed 25 AprFri 8 - Sun 10 Jun

This is a course for those who may know how to write it but not how to speak it! We will look at formal and informal speaking, conversational speaking and general ways of interacting successfully with each other. There will be solo, group and paired work and several opportunities to showcase what you are learning. If you tend towards shyness or find it really hard to say what you think, this is the course for you! This course is also ideal to help you prepare for speaking and listening tasks in English qualifications later on.

Reading Between the Lines [Free]Wed 9 - Fri 11 May Should we always believe what we read in the papers?

It’s not always clear what writers mean or why they write in a particular way. This course will help you to develop the reading skills you need to progress on to the Functional English courses. It follows on from the spelling, punctuate and grammar courses already mentioned.

Writing for Purpose [Free]Wed 23 - Fri 25 May Find out on this course how to write appropriately for

a range of situations, and learn to adapt your writing for different purposes. From writing a formal letter to writing more creatively, this course will help you to develop the writing skills you need to progress on to the Functional English courses. It follows on from the spelling, punctuate and grammar courses already mentioned.

[Please note that all of the above courses are open to anyone who has NOT achieved GCSE English at a grade C or above previously.]

I felt that the people I met, even if they were on different courses to mine, were always looking out for each other, making sure everyone was alright. Such a lovely atmosphere to work in.

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Level 1 Functional English* [Free]Session 1a) Mon 14 - Wed 16 Febb) Mon 14 - Fri 18 Mayc) Mon 18 - Fri 22 Jun

Session 2a) Wed 7 - Fri 9 Marb) Mon 11 - Wed 13 Junc) Mon 16 - Wed 18 Jul

Session 3a) Wed 14 - Fri 16 Mar

This course will prepare you in a full range of English skills at Level 1. It is also designed to teach you how to apply these skills to real life situations. The course will run either over two sessions, the first lasting 5 days, the second 3 days or three, 3 day sessions. Successful completion of the course leads to a nationally recognised Functional English qualification at Level 1.

Level 2 Functional English* [Free]Session 1Mon 18 - Fri 22 JunSession 2 Mon 16 - Wed 18 Jul

This course will prepare you in a full range of English skills at Level 2. It is also designed to teach you how to apply these skills to real life situations. The course has two sessions, the first lasting 5 days and the second lasting 3 days. Successful completion of the course leads to a nationally recognised Functional English qualification at Level 2.

GCSE English [Free]Sept - Jun (part-time) Need a GCSE English qualification? The GCSE English

course is ideal for those who want to explore a range of literary and language topics. You must already have a grade D or equivalent and be ready to work hard.

Maths

Finding Your Level in Maths [Free]Mon 25 - Wed 27 SeptMon 11 - Wed 13 DecMon 30 Apr - Wed 2 May

This course is aimed at people who feel they are just starting out in maths. Try out different types of maths in a relaxed and fun environment, build your confidence in using maths and find out what follow on courses are right for you. This course is useful for students to find out whether they are ready to take a Functional Maths qualification.

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Managing Money [Free]Fri 15 - Sun 17 SeptMon 22 - Wed 24 JanFri 11 - Sun 13 May

What maths is involved in looking after your cash? From managing budgets to checking bills and from understanding interest rates to sales discounts, this course will develop your money management skills. This is a great beginner course.

Freaky Fractions [Free]Mon 9 - Wed 11 OctMon 26 - Wed 28 FebFri 25 - Sun 27 May

This course aims to build confidence in using fractions in different, real life ways and extends to using decimals and percentages. Freaky Fractions is intended to follow on from Managing Money and will help you progress towards Functional Maths qualifications.

Practical Measurement [Free]Fri 20 - Sun 22 OctFri 13 - Sun 15 AprMon 11 - Wed 13 Jun

What is the metric system all about? This is a beginner’s course on measurement, exploring how the metric system works and how it relates to the imperial system of measurement. It’s fun and lively and everyone can work at their own pace, no matter what your starting level. After this course, you may want to progress to Healthy Numbers or Nature’s Numbers.

Healthy Numbers [Free]Mon 27 - Wed 29 NovWed 25 - Fri 27 Jul

Explore the maths to be found at your local doctors’ surgery or hospital. Further your skills in measurements and graphs by thinking about dosage of medicine, body temperatures and vital signs. This is a Level 1 course and excellent preparation for Functional Maths qualifications.

Nature’s Numbers [Free]Mon 30 Oct - Wed 1 NovFri 6 - Sun 8 Jul

This course looks at the mathematical designs found in nature. Be amazed by nature’s secret code! Did you know that the same maths can be found in everything natural – from a snowflake to a human being to the entire universe? By looking at these designs, you will be able to develop your skills in division, ratios and measurement. This is a Level 1 course and excellent preparation for Functional Maths qualifications.

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Maths Makeover [Free]Fri 19 - Sun 21 Jan This course looks at calculation techniques in detail

and builds on your skills in mental arithmetic. The course is centred on the maths involved with sorting out an insurance claim and DIY after a house disaster! It’s fun and enjoyable, and you can work at your own pace. The course is ideal for preparing you to take Functional Maths qualifications.

Perfect Your Percentages [Free]Fri 16 - Sun 18 Feb This course is suitable for anyone who feels a bit

unsure working with percentages, ratios or fractions. You can look at developing your skills in these three areas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The course follows on from Freaky Fractions and is ideal for preparing you to take Functional Maths qualifications or GCSE Maths.

Getting Ready for Level 2 Maths! [Free]Fri 15 - Sun 17 Jun This course is aimed at exploring the foundation

skills necessary to prepare for Functional Maths Level 2 or GCSE Maths. The course is designed to build your confidence in working with fractions, ratios and percentages, measures and shapes. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed with lots of different games and activities to try out!

[Please note that all of the above courses are open to anyone who has NOT achieved GCSE Maths at a grade C or above previously.]

I am coming away from this course with an increased con�dence and belief in myself and my capabilities.“ “

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Level 1 Functional Maths* [Free]Session 1 a) Mon 8 - Fri 12 Janb) Mon 9 - Wed 11 Mar c) Mon 18 - Fri 22 Jun

Session 2 a) Mon 5 - Wed 7 Feb b) Mon 23 - Wed 25 Apr c) Wed 16 - Fri 18 Jul

Session 3 b) Wed 9 - Fri 11 May

This course will prepare you in a full range of maths skills at Level 1. It is also designed to teach you how to apply these skills to solve problems in real life situations. The course will run either over two sessions, the first lasting 5 days, the second 3 days or three, 3 day sessions. Successful completion of the course leads to a nationally recognised Functional Maths qualification at Level 1. The course is also very useful in preparing for GCSE Maths.

Level 2 Functional Maths* [Free]Session 1 Mon 18 - Fri 22 JunSession 2 Wed 16 - Sun 20 Jul

This course will prepare you in a full range of maths skills at Level 2. It is also designed to teach you how to apply these skills to solve problems in real life situations. The course will run over two, five day sessions. Successful completion of the course leads to a nationally recognised Functional Maths qualification at Level 2. The course is also very useful in preparing for GCSE Maths.

GCSE Maths [Free]Sept - Jun (part-time) Need a GCSE Maths qualification? Northern College

boasts an average 90% pass rate in our one year GCSE Maths course, one of the best rates for adults in the country! You must already have a grade D or equivalent and be ready to work hard.

We have learned so much from each others’ experiences in life and I have a renewed faith in people and myself that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to.“ “

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Confidence to Learn & Succeed [Free] Mon 11 - Wed 13 SeptMon 9 - Wed 11 OctMon 22 - Wed 24 JanMon 19 - Wed 21 MarWed 25 - Fri 27 AprMon 9 - Wed 11 Jul

In this course, through paired, group and solo work you will learn to both speak and write with more confidence. Through a series of exercises and conversations, you will gradually become more empowered to express yourself. There will be plenty of opportunities to try out new ways of getting across your point and a good sense of humour will help you to achieve your goals. By the end of the course, you should be able to present something to a small and supportive audience.This is a good course to start your learning journey.

History of Wentworth Castle [Free]Mon 4 - Wed 6 SeptWed 14 - Fri 16 MarWed 27 - Fri 29 Jun

Use the history of Wentworth Castle to explore the study of local history and the people who lived here.

Confidence Building & Assertiveness [£45]Wed 27 - Fri 29 SeptFri 27 - Sun 29 OctWed 13 - Fri 15 DecMon 19 - Wed 21 FebFri 15 - Sun 17 Jun

Explore assertive behaviour, positive thinking and working with others in a supportive atmosphere.

Humanities


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Talking Heads [£45]Fri 20 - Sun 22 OctFri 2 - Sun 4 Mar

This writing course helps you to get to know some of Alan Bennett’s characters, learn about ways to create strong voices and have a go at devising your own monologues in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere.

Girl with a Pearl Earring [£45]Fri 2 - Sun 4 FebWed 11 - Fri 13 Jul

Tracey Chevalier’s novel started with a painting... This writing course helps you to use paintings and objects as an inspiration for characters and stories. This course includes a trip to Barnsley Museum.

Lifting the Lid [£45]Fri 1 - Sun 3 DecFri 13 - Sun 15 AprFri 25 - Sun 27 May

Dig out that interesting, strange everyday object which could hold a story or is important to you. Bring it along and enjoy creating fiction or fact, myth or incredible truth on this writing course.

Black Leaders [£45]Wed 4 - Fri 6 Oct This course explores the lives and values of Black

role models and leaders including Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Barack Obama. Explore their motivations and their life histories including their influence on the civil rights movement.

Acting for Beginners Stage One [£45]Fri 29 Sept - Sun 1 OctMon 27 - Wed 29 NovMon 9 - Wed 11 Apr

Come and try this fun and lively course aimed at people who want to learn the basic skills of acting. Complete beginners are welcome, a variety of acting techniques will be explored and almost all of the work will be in pairs or groups. There will be fantastic props to use to make you feel like someone else! Come prepared to work hard, laugh a lot and most of all, be prepared to perform in front of others at the end of the course.

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Acting for Beginners Stage Two [£45]Mon 23 - Wed 25 OctMon 26 - Wed 28 FebMon 14 - Wed 16 May

For this course you will need to have done either Acting for Beginners Stage 1 or have some experience of drama which resulted in a performance. We will be looking at melodrama and developed improvisation techniques. An amazing variety of props will be available to aid you in your character development. A willingness to perform in front of others is essential.

Understanding the Wentworth Castle Estate [£45]Wed 15 - Fri 17 NovWed 18 - Fri 20 Apr

Discover how the landscape of stately homes has developed and how fashion has dictated the look of much of Britain.

Colonialism, Slavery and Yorkshire [£45]Mon 11 - Wed 13 Dec Examine the links between the Industrial Revolution

in Yorkshire and its links to British colonialism and the anti-slavery movement.

Understanding Victorian Britain [£45]Wed 18 - Fri 20 Jul What was life like in Victorian Britain? Examine the

social and political impact of workhouses, education, class, religion and public health.

Faith in Britain Today [£45]Mon 21 - Wed 23 May Have you ever wondered what makes faiths different

from each other? Do you have questions about world faiths that you are afraid to ask? This course explores a variety of faiths that are practiced in Britain today. The knowledge you gain will help to enhance your relationships with others in the community.

Sustainable Living [£45]Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jul Are you passionate about saving the planet and saving

money? Learn how to reduce your water consumption, reduce food waste and upcycle old furniture and clothes. Come along and share some of your ideas and develop a plan for sustainable living.

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Preparing for the Access to HE Diploma [£45]Fri 1 - Sun 3 SeptFri 15 - Sun 17 SeptMon 25 - Wed 27 JunFri 13 - Sun 15 JulWed 25 - Fri 27 Jul

Are you thinking about going onto the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma? This non-accredited course will help you develop your study skills and will provide a taster of what to expect on the year-long course.

Level 1 Award in Progression (History)* [£69]Session 1 Mon 12 - Wed 14 MarSession 2 Mon 19 - Wed 21 Mar

This Award will develop your understanding and knowledge of history. It will focus on local history and on developing your researching and writing skills. You can progress from this course onto the Level 2 Award in Progression (Humanities). This course has two, 3 day sessions and you must be able to attend them all.

Level 1 Award in Progression (Study Skills)* [£69]Mon 11 - Fri 15 SeptMon 20 - Fri 24 NovMon 21 - Fri 25 May

This Award focuses on developing your reading and note-taking skills, as well as developing the knowledge and skills for writing an academic essay. It is a useful course if you are preparing to go onto further study, such as the Level 2 Award or the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. This course lasts 5 days.

Level 2 Award in Progression (Humanities)* [£99]

Session 1 Wed 16 - Fri 18 MaySession 2 Mon 21 - Wed 23 MaySession 3 Mon 4 - Wed 6 Jun

This Award will develop your understanding and knowledge of literature and history. It will focus on developing your researching, writing and analytical skills using these subject areas. It is a useful course if you are considering applying for the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Humanities and other related courses. This course has three, 3 day sessions and you must be able to attend them all.

I love that the tutor creates an exciting learning environment. It makes the subject more enjoyable and easier to learn.

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Level 2 Award in Progression (Study Skills)* [£99]

Session 1 Wed 13 - Fri 15 JunSession 2 Wed 27 - Fri 29 JunSession 3 Wed 11 - Fri 13 Jul

This Award develops your research and writing skills. It focuses on looking at ways to access information from a variety of sources and how to use it in your writing. It provides an introduction to library skills and how to use the Internet effectively for study. It will also look at ways of presenting research and information orally. It is a useful course if you are preparing to go onto further study, such as the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. This course has three, 3 day sessions and you must be able to attend them all.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Humanities)* [£3022]

Sept - May (full-time) This is a year-long (September – May), full-time course that enables adults to gain a qualification that acts as a stepping-stone to university. In Humanities you undertake subjects such as History, Literature and Politics. The course will also help you to develop your study skills and includes considerable support for your learning. Please contact the college for more details.

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Computers for Beginners [Free]Fri 1 - Sun 3 SeptFri 3 - Sun 5 NovMon 8 - Wed 10 JanMon 5 - Wed 7 MarMon 23 - Wed 25 Apr

This course is an introduction to using a computer. You will learn how to use a mouse and keyboard and get to grips with computer jargon.

Introduction to Digital Photography [Free]Mon 4 - Wed 6 SeptMon 23 - Wed 25 OctWed 17 - Fri 19 JanMon 19 - Wed 21 MarMon 21 - Wed 23 May

Explore the use of digital cameras, download photos and develop skills in digital image making.

Further Digital Photography [£45]Mon 4 - Wed 6 DecMon 29 - Wed 31 JanMon 9 - Wed 11 Apr

Want to understand more about digital photography? This course explores such topics as aperture and shutter speed settings. It makes a good next step from the Introduction to Digital Photography course.

Introduction to the Internet [£45]Fri 22 - Sun 24 SeptFri 1 - Sun 3 DecMon 15 - Wed 17 JanFri 23 - Sun 25 Mar

Surf the web and use search engines to find information. Explore the issues that you should be concerned about when using the Internet and use email to send messages.

Information Technology


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Introduction to Word Processing [£45]Wed 13 - Fri 15 SeptFri 17 - Sun 19 NovWed 7 - Fri 9 FebFri 27 - Sun 29 Apr

Use a computer to enter and edit text documents. Look at how the appearance of documents can be enhanced using font effects, pictures and tables.

Introduction to Databases [£45]Mon 13 - Wed 15 NovWed 23 - Fri 25 May

Explore how a computer can be used to collect, organise, index, search and present information. Build a simple ‘flat file’ database such as an address book.

Introduction to PowerPoint [£45]Fri 29 Sept - Sun 1 OctWed 10 - Fri 12 JanWed 28 Feb - Fri 2 Mar

Learn how to prepare a slide show consisting of text and pictures. Enhance a presentation using animation and transition effects.

Introduction to Spreadsheets [£45] Wed 6 - Fri 8 SeptMon 19 - Wed 21 FebMon 14 - Wed 16 May

Use a computer to produce numerical based documents, such as simple household accounts, using a variety of simple formulas and then produce graphs and charts.

Introduction to Desktop Publishing [£45]Fri 15 - Sun 17 SeptWed 24 - Fri 26 JanWed 18 - Fri 20 Apr

This course introduces the idea of creating documents, such as posters and cards, using a mixture of text and graphics.

Making Movies Using a DSLR [£45]Wed 31 Jan - Fri 2 Feb Learn the basic production techniques helping you to

get the best from a digital SLR camera.

iPad Art [£45]Mon 6 - Wed 8 Nov This course uses an iPad to paint and draw without the

need for paint and brushes.

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Using Your iPad [£45]Mon 2 - Wed 4 Oct Struggling to make use of your iPad or thinking of

buying one? This course will look at how an iPad can be used and explore a number of apps.

Photography on your iPad [£45]Wed 20 - Fri 22 Sept This course uses an iPad to take photos and then

enhance them using an app. Explore how these photos can then be shared using social media.

Web Design Using WordPress* [£45]Wed 11 - Fri 13 Apr This is an introductory course in creating simple

interlinking web pages made up of text and images. The course uses online web creation tools to explore some of the basic concepts behind a web site. Good IT skills are needed for this course.

Web Programming using HTML and CSS* [£45]Wed 21 - Fri 23 Feb This advanced web design course introduces learners

to the use of HTML and CSS to create a number of inter-linked web pages. Very good IT skills are needed for this course.

Introduction to Photoshop [£45]Mon 11 - Wed 13 SeptMon 20 - Wed 22 NovWed 7 - Fri 9 Mar

Edit digital photos using Photoshop Elements. Look at how tools can be used to improve images and add impact. It is a good idea to complete the introduction to Digital Photography course first.

Further Photoshop* [£45]Wed 8 - Fri 10 NovMon 5 - Wed 7 FebFri 4 - Sun 6 May

Explore some of the advanced techniques to manipulate digital photographs using Photoshop Elements. You can bring your own images that need retouching to work on.

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Managing Your Computer [£45]Mon 18 - Wed 20 SeptMon 30 Apr - Wed 2 May

Look at how computer files can be organised into folders; how files can be moved, copied or deleted. The course will also explore other issues such as the importance of backing up your files and why anti-virus protection is needed.

Entry Level 3 Award in Progression (IT)* [£69]

Mon 4 - Fri 8 Jun This course covers an introduction to the use of email, the World Wide Web and desktop publishing (DTP). This course lasts 5 days.

Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Office Applications)* [£69]Session 1 a) Fri 13 - Sun 15 Octb) Fri 9 - Sun 11 Mar

Session 2a) Fri 27 - Sun 29 Octb) Fri 23 - Sun 25 Mar

This is a nationally recognised qualification in using IT. This course, running over two sessions, explores the use of Word Processing, Spreadsheets and PowerPoint. The course assumes that you know how to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Creative Applications)* [£69]Session 1 Fri 20 - Sun 22 Apr

Session 2Fri 18 - Sun 20 May

The creative use of IT focuses on Digital Imaging and Website Design to create content for use within a set of interlinked web pages. The course assumes a good grasp of using a computer and some experience of web design and digital imaging. The course runs over two sessions.

Excellent. Without you guys I would never have got this far, I realise that maths can be understood when explained the way you do it.

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Level 2 Certificate In IT User Skills (ITQ)* [£275]

Session 1 a) Fri 6 - Sun 8 Octb) Fri 8 - Sun 10 Jun

Session 2a) Fri 20 - Sun 22 Octb) Fri 22 - Sun 24 Jun

Session 3a) Fri 17 - Sun 19 Novb) Fri 6 - Sun 8 Jul

Session 4a) Fri 8 - Sun 10 Dec b) Fri 20 - Sun 22 Jul

The Certificate includes further study of IT applications and includes modules in Video Production, Databases, Multimedia Authoring and Computer Programming. This course is useful preparation for those wanting to progress onto the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Computing.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Computing)* [£3022]

Sept - May (full-time) This is a year-long (September – May), full-time course that enables adults to gain a qualification that acts as a stepping-stone to university. In Computing you undertake subjects such as Web Design, Software Development, Imaging Technology and Systems Analysis. The course will also help you to develop your study skills and includes considerable support for your learning. Please contact the college for more details.

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Introduction to Substance Misuse [Free] Fri 6 - Sun 8 OctFri 10 - Sun 12 NovFri 26 - Sun 28 JanFri 27 - Sun 29 AprFri 25 - Sun 27 MayFri 29 Jun - Sun 1 Jul

Look at the reasons behind addiction, some of the common signs and sources help available to those combatting addiction.

Volunteer? Who? Me? [Free]Fri 15 - Sun 17 SeptWed 28 Feb - Fri 2 Mar

Would you like to be involved in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Explore what it means to be a volunteer. Discover ways of identifying the type of volunteering that is right for you. A fun and active course that will help you develop your knowledge and skills in order to volunteer in your community.

Introduction to Criminology [Free]Fri 1 - Sun 3 SeptFri 10 - Sun 12 NovFri 23 - Sun 25 FebFri 11 - Sun 13 May

Why do people commit crimes? This course looks at the relationship between crime, the individual and society and examines issues around criminality, social control, policing and punishment.

Introduction to Social Policy [£45]Wed 16 - Fri 18 May Are you interested in how policy is shaped in health,

education and social security? This course explores a range of topical issues and looks at what it means to study social policy.

Social Sciences


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Understanding Sociology [£45]Wed 13 - Fri 15 DecMon 9 - Wed 11 Apr

Discover how sociology opens up a new understanding of our own behaviour and that of social groups.

The Psychology of Sex & Gender [£45] Mon 2 - Wed 4 Jul Are men from Mars and women from Venus? Why do

men and women look at things so differently? This course explores some of the factors that motivate people of different genders.

Understanding Race, Ethnicity & Diversity [£45] Fri 3 - Sun 5 Nov This course will help you to explore the strengths

and benefits of living together in a culturally diverse society.

Service User Involvement and Mentoring [£45]Fri 23 - Sun 25 FebFri 1 - Sun 3 JunFri 27 - Sun 29 Jul

This course aims at exploring the expectations that drug and alcohol treatment agencies want from their service users. What questions do you need to ask? How can you help them help you? Some experience of treatment agencies is required to do this course.

Forensics for Beginners [£45]Fri 3 - Sun 5 NovFri 2 - Sun 4 Mar

This practically based course investigates a range of methods used by forensics teams to solve crimes. You will find out about finger-printing, analysing DNA data and blood spatter patterns.

Knowing Your World [£45]Fri 19 - Sun 21 JanFri 6 - Sun 8 Jul

So, who am I? What are my values and what makes me different? This course will explore our ‘hidden identities’ and investigate what ‘British values’ really mean.

Introduction to Youth Justice [£45]Fri 1 - Sun 3 SeptFri 23 - Sun 25 Mar

How does the Youth Justice System work to tackle and address youth offending? What is the scale of the problem and what works? What are the factors that we need to consider? What is rehabilitation and what about the victims – do they have a voice?

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Youth Offending: What Works? [£45]Fri 4 - Sun 6 May As a follow on from Introduction to Youth Justice,

this course explores prevention activities and good practice in action. In view of the high reoffending rates for young people, the course will assess how offenders can be rehabilitated and explore what really works.

Society: Key Impacts on Kids [£45]Fri 6 - Sun 8 Jul What factors influence your children as they grow up?

How important are factors such as the media and their peer group at influencing their attitudes? This course will explore some of these issues.

“What Do We Say After We Say Hello?” [£45]Wed 13 - Fri 15 Jun How and why do we communicate? How good are we

at communicating with others and can Transactional Analysis help?

4G: Grime, Gangs, Guns and Graffiti [£45] Fri 15 - Sun 17 DecFri 13 - Sun 15 Jul

What do we mean when we talk about gangs and what identifying factors do they have? Does music glamorise violence? Is graffiti urban art? Explore the messages being expressed in popular culture. Due to its subject matter, this course will include offensive language, though this will be dealt with appropriately by the tutor.

Understanding Youth Work [£45] Fri 27 - Sun 29 OctFri 16 - Sun 18 Feb

This course will help you consider the things that impact on young lives and provides an overview of the pathways into becoming a youth worker.

Criminology 2: Discovering Desistance [£45]Fri 19 - Sun 21 JanFri 29 Jun - Sun 1 Jul

This course is intended for those who have already enjoyed the Introduction to Criminology course. It will explore the way offending occurs over the course of a life, its onset, maintenance and desistance. The primary focus will be on the latter stages of that process and how someone comes to stop committing crime.

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Are you thinking about going onto the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma? This non-accredited course will help you develop your study skills and will provide a taster of what to expect on the year-long course.

Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science)* [£69]

Session 1 a) Fri 1 - Sun 3 Decb) Fri 9 - Sun 11 Marc) Fri 15 - Sun 17 Jun

Session 2 a) Fri 8 - Sun 10 Dec b) Fri 16 - Sun 18 Mar c) Fri 22 - Sun 24 Jun

The Level 1 Award in Social Science explores society and contemporary issues. This particular course explores the themes of Drug Awareness and Addiction. It will enable you to gain an insight into the impacts and effects of drugs and addiction, on both the individual and society. This course has two, 3 day sessions.

Level 2 Award in Progression (Social Science)* [£99]

Session 1 a) Mon 12 - Fri 16 Febb) Mon 11 - Fri 15 Jun

Session 2 a) Wed 21 - Fri 23 Feb b) Wed 20 - Fri 22 Jun

This Award focuses on developing your research and critical thinking skills, introducing topics such as crime and deviance and exploring young people, law and order. It will also use different social science themes to enable you to develop skills in working independently on a project. It is a useful course if you are considering applying for the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Social Science or other related courses. This course has two sessions, the first lasting 5 days and the second lasting 3 days. You must be available to attend both sessions.

I will always �y the banner for Northern College as it is a very good place to better yourself.“ “

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Level 2 Certificate in Progression (Social Studies) [£249]

May - Jul (part-time) This course will give you an introduction to higher-level qualifications. You will develop your skills in English and IT and broaden your knowledge of subjects including psychology, social policy and equal opportunities. You will work closely with your tutor to set your own learning targets and to plan your progression route. On successful completion of this course, you may apply for the Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma.

Level 2 Diploma in Progression (Social Studies) [£837]

Sept - May (part-time) Modules studied include introductions to Psychology, Social Policy, Literature, Criminology and History. You will also study how health and citizenship relate to society. You will be in college for 3 days each week starting in September and finishing in May. You may be able to get some financial support to help with costs. Both the Level 2 Certificate and Diploma courses will appeal to people who want to develop their study skills prior to progressing onto the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Social Science)* [£3022]

Sept - May (full-time) This is a year-long (September – May), full-time course that enables adults to gain a qualification that acts as a stepping-stone to university. In Social Science you undertake subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy and Criminology. The course will also help you to develop your study skills and includes considerable support for your learning. Please contact the college for more details

This has been my �rst course at Northern College and I have really enjoyed myself, the course tutor made me feel very welcome and relaxed.“ “

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Health, Social Care Wellbeing & Parenting


Introduction to Navigation for Walkers [Free]Fri 6 - Sun 8 OctFri 20 - Sun 22 AprFri 13 - Sun 15 Jul

Learn to use a map and compass and improve your skills in navigation.

Stress and Stress Management [Free]Mon 13 - Wed 15 NovMon 19 - Wed 21 FebMon 2 - Wed 4 Jul

Everyday life is generally stressful but is it becoming a problem for you? Explore the effects of stress on your body and mind and learn varied ways to keep it at a manageable level.

Understanding Issues in Mental Health* [£45]Fri 22 - Sun 24 SeptFri 17 - Sun 19 NovFri 12 - Sun 14 JanFri 2 - Sun 4 MarFri 1 - Sun 3 Jun

Gain an insight into the causes and realities of living with a collection of mental health illnesses, such as depression and anxiety disorders.

Understanding Dyslexia [£45]Wed 20 - Fri 22 SeptFri 9 - Sun 11 Feb

What is dyslexia? Explore how society treats dyslexic people and the techniques that can help those who are dyslexic.

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Counselling for Beginners* [£45]Mon 2 - Wed 4 OctMon 4 - Wed 6 DecMon 29 - Wed 31 JanWed 11 - Fri 13 AprWed 30 May - Fri 1 JunMon 16 - Wed 18 Jul

Come and find out what counselling is and explore basic counselling skills. This course will focus on the person-centred approach to counselling as this forms the basis of many types of counselling practice.

Understanding Counselling Theories* [£45]Wed 18 - Fri 20 Oct Fri 27 - Sun 29 AprFri 20 - Sun 22 Jul

Explore some of the theories behind counselling. This course introduces a number of different approaches including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This course follows on from Counselling for Beginners and introduces a number of different approaches.

Introduction to the Psychology of Health & Wellbeing* [£45]

Mon 12 - Wed 14 MarWed 25 - Fri 27 Jul

Study the impact our attitudes and health beliefs have on our health experience. Learn how to become better at communicating with health professionals.

Understanding Emotional Intelligence [£45]Wed 24 - Fri 26 JanWed 6 - Fri 8 Jun

What is Emotional Intelligence? How does it affect your ability to empathise and work with others? Can Emotional Intelligence be measured and how does it relate to IQ?

An Introduction to Mindfulness [£45]Wed 24 - Fri 26 Jan This course introduces some of the simple principles

and practices of mindfulness. We will try a variety of different mindfulness meditations, deep relaxations, and techniques, enabling you to evaluate these for yourself and explore the benefits of applying them in your own life. The practice of mindfulness can help us to look more closely and compassionately at everything, thus discovering a more authentic sense of happiness and wellbeing.

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Careers in Social Work [£45]Fri 20 - Sun 22 Apr What careers exist in social work? What skills and

qualifications do you need to be able to find work in this area?

Introduction to Parenting & Childcare Skills [£45]Fri 22 - Sun 24 Sept This is an introductory course around the topic of child

development and the needs and rights of both parents and children. It acts as an introduction to a series of courses intended to support parents in caring for their children.

Live & Learn: Supporting our Children’s Learning [£45]Fri 24 - Sun 26 Nov Gain an understanding of how everyday activities can

support your child’s learning, both at home and at school.

Child’s Play: What’s It All About? [£45]Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jan Come and learn how toys and games can support your

child’s development and contribute to their learning as well as being enjoyable and fun.

Growing up: Ages and stages [£45]Fri 13 - Sun 15 Apr Learn about the important stages in your child’s

development and explore strategies to maintain good communication skills.

Making Food Fun [£45]Fri 22 - Sun 24 Jun Learn how we can make meals healthy, balanced and

fun for children.

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Are you thinking about going onto the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma? This non-accredited course will help you develop your study skills and will provide a taster of what to expect on the year long course.

Level 1 Award in Progression (Health & Social Care)* [£69]

Session 1Fri 9 - Sun 11 Mar

Session 2 Fri 16 - Sun 18 Mar

The aim of this course is to develop your understanding of working in the care sector. The first part of the course will investigate equality and disabled people and the second part will focus on understanding roles and responsibilities and the boundaries of care work. This course has two 3 day sessions.

Level 2 Award in Progression (Health & Social Care)* [£99]

Session 1Fri 4 - Sun 6 May

Session 2 Fri 11 - Sun 13 May

Session 3 Fri 18 - Sun 20 May

This Award will develop your understanding and knowledge of Counselling Theories by looking at the different approaches to counselling. It will explore mental health issues and the management and treatment of mental health. The course will also look at the importance of health promotion in a care setting as a way of encouraging healthy lifestyles and attitudes. The course has three sessions, each lasting 3 days.

This course has reinforced my passion for learning and to better myself, career options and future for my family.“ “

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Community Development & Leadership


Volunteer? Who? Me? [Free]Fri 15 - Sun 17 SeptWed 28 Feb - Fri 2 Mar

Would you like to be involved in volunteering but don’t know where to start. Explore what it means to be a volunteer. Discover ways of identifying the type of volunteering that is right for you. A fun and active course that will help you develop your knowledge and skills in order to volunteer in your community.

Developing Your Community Group [£45]Wed 2 - Fri 4 May Have you ever tried to set up a community group?

Have you struggled to attract the right people to your group? This course will help you develop a strategy to ensure that your ideas help to meet your community’s needs and build the foundations of a successful group.

Sustainable Living [£45]Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jul Are you passionate about saving the planet and saving

money? Learn how to reduce your water consumption, reduce food waste and upcycle old furniture and clothes. Come along and share some of your ideas and develop a plan for sustainable living.

Faith in Britain Today [£45]Mon 21 - Wed 23 May Have you ever wondered what makes faiths different

from each other? Do you have questions about world faiths that you are afraid to ask? This course explores a variety of faiths that are practiced in Britain today. The knowledge you gain will help to enhance your relationships with others in the community.

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Level 2 Award in Effective Team Skills* [£149]Contact the Registry team on 01226 776000 for course dates

This Award is designed to help boost your performance at work, whether it is paid or voluntary. It is especially useful if you have just joined a new team. An ideal qualification if you’re going back to work or into voluntary work as it will provide evidence that you have the skills and knowledge for the challenge.

Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills* [£149]Contact the Registry team on 01226 776000 for course dates

This Award is designed to help you boost your performance as a team member and help you make the transition from working in a team to leading a team. If you are a practising team leader, it will help you be more effective and confident in your role.

Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring [£199]Contact the Registry team on 01226 776000 for course dates

Northern College offers a Level 2 Mentoring qualification for students who have overcome difficulties in their lives and wish to use their experience to help others. The course has been developed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to provide one to one support to vulnerable people. It covers mentoring techniques, listening and communication skills, boundaries, policy and procedures, referrals, action planning and also teamwork in order to understand their role within an organisation.

The Level 2 Award courses above are run over a number of sessions spread over a few weeks. Courses run throughout the year and applications can be made at any time. Students may be required to attend an induction session prior to start-ing the course. Contact the Registry team on 01226 776000 for more details.

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Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)Are you a team leader, middle manager or project manager? Would you like to formalise the experience you have and back it up with a qualification? Northern College delivers ILM Level 3 and Level 5 Awards and Certificates to suit your needs. We deliver a range of units throughout the year to support your leadership and management development. To complete an Award you need to gain 6 credits and for a Certificate, 13 credits.

For more details, including prices, contact Angela Wright on 01226 776000 or email [email protected]

ILM LEVEL 3 UNITS*

• Solving Problems and Making Decisions

• Writing for Business • Leading and Motivating a Team

Effectively • Giving Briefings and Making

Presentations • Understanding Leadership • Developing Yourself and Others • Understanding Health and

Safety in the Workplace • Understand the Organisation

and its Context • Understanding the

communication process in the Workplace

• Understanding Good Practice in Workplace Mentoring

ILM LEVEL 5 UNITS*

• Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation

• Becoming an Effective Leader • Knowledge and Information

Management• Understanding Organisational

Culture and Ethics • Managing Customer Relations • Managing Improvement• Leading Innovation and Change • Managing Efficiency and

Effectiveness• Developing and Leading Teams

to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives

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Community Partnership LearningThe community learning department specialises in bringing people back into education, equipping them with the confidence, study and life skills necessary to get the best from their programme of learning. Many of our learners have experienced multiple barriers to learning including substance misuse, ill health, mental health issues, learning difficulties and disabilities. We specialise in working with harder to reach groups, those at some distance from the labour market and people who think learning is ‘not for them’. We also have a long and proud history of working with community groups and helping to develop the skills of their staff, including volunteers.

If you think your organisation, group, community or service users might be able to benefit from our provision, please contact the Community Learning Team on 01226 776000

We are particularly proud of our Families Working Together courses, where family groups attend a short residential course, away from all the other pressures in life, to build confidence and establish respect for each other. Groups explore the grounds and undertake a range of informal learning activities such as Digital Photography, Teambuilding and Family Action Planning.

Contact Tonia O’Neill for more information on 01226 776000 or email [email protected]

Community Partnership Learning

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Teacher Educati on at The Northern College off ers the best of all worlds: gold-standard, internati onally recognised teacher training qualifi cati ons, a thorough grounding in the nuts and bolts of teaching, learning and assessment - and a social purpose perspecti ve which prepares you to be the sort of educator who can change the world. All encompassed by a blended learning off er which invites you into a thriving, thought-provoking Community of Praxis. From short courses to a fi rst class Honours degree and conti nuing professional development (CPD), TeachNorthern has it all.

For further informati on on any of these courses please contact:Lisa Purcell - 01226 776000 or [email protected] join our e-mail list or to discuss bespoke learning tailored for your group or organisati on, please email : [email protected]

� @TeachNorthern � Community of Praxis: TeachDifferent� teachnorthern.wordpress.com � www.northern.ac.uk/teachNorthern

TeachNorthern: The Social Purpose Teacher Educati on Programme

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??? Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I apply?When we receive your application form, a tutor makes a decision about your ability to benefit from the course based on the information you provide. Therefore, it is helpful if you can complete the section on “why you want to come on the course”. If you are offered a place on a course, you need to return your confirmation as soon as possible as places are often limited. We often get more applicants than there are places so if you cannot attend, please let us know.

What’s included in the course?You may be staying residentially at the college. Accommodation is included along with breakfasts and evening meals during your stay. If you have particular dietary needs you will need to let us know. Most short courses last 2 nights although some courses may go on longer. There may be organised activities that take place in the evenings and there is a bar on campus. You can access the beautiful gardens surrounding the college and a multi-faith prayer room is available for use. All students have access to the Library and Learning Support Centre where there is access to computers, books, DVDs, newspapers and other resources. The college has a campus wide Wi-Fi network.

Will I fit in?The college welcomes applications from people who have had limited educational opportunities in the past and we work hard to address inequalities related to age, disability, race, faith, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and social class. The college creates a welcoming, stimulating and safe environment where people from diverse backgrounds can work together. Whilst at college we expect everyone to be considerate of the rights and interests of other college users and ask you not to create a noise near the residential blocks after 11pm, to respect others’ property, to treat people with respect, to smoke only in the designated areas and take care of college buildings and furnishings.

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Will I have to pay?Tuition fees vary for courses. You will find the fees alongside the name of the course. Some courses are free for all and most will be free for learners on certain types of benefit. You may qualify for free courses and this can be discussed with the Student Services team.

What support can I get on the course?Learners with specific needs may benefit from a confidential discussion with our Additional Learning Support Manager. Our dedicated Additional Learning Support team can provide advice, information and support to help learners reach their full potential.

What do I need to bring with me?You will need to bring your own towels and toiletries along with a notepad and pen for any course work you do. Think about how much money to bring to pay for lunches, snacks or in the bar. If coming with children have you packed their favourite toys to play with in the evening? Remember to notify us of any special requirements for either yourself or your child. Remember to bring your programme, which shows the times of the sessions.

Can my children come?We have a limited number of childcare places for children aged over 6 months and under 12 years. When applying for the course you can complete their details on the application form; remember to let us know if your child has any special needs. The Children’s Centre cannot take children who have been withdrawn from school. The campus is often undergoing restoration work so do be careful moving around the site and supervise children at all times.

Why are some courses marked with an asterisk(*)?Some courses are more specialised than others and might not be suitable for you without doing some other introductory courses first. You may need to have a guidance session with a member of staff to help you decide which courses may best suit your needs.

If you have any further questions please call a member of the Registry team on 01226 776000.

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Course dates

SEPTEMBER1-3 Sept Fri Computers for Beginners p.191-3 Sept Fri Introduction to Criminology p.251-3 Sept Fri Preparing for the Access to HE Diploma p.161-3 Sept Fri Introduction to Youth Justice p.264-6 Sept Mon Introduction to Digital Photography p.194-6 Sept Mon History of Wentworth Castle p.136-8 Sept Wed Introduction to Spreadsheets p.206-8 Sept Wed Introduction to Creative Writing p.511-13 Sept Mon Introduction to Photoshop p.2111-13 Sept Mon Confidence to Learn & Succeed p.1311-15 Sept Mon Level 1 Award in Progression (Study Skills) p.1613-15 Sept Wed Introduction to Word Processing p.2015-17 Sept Fri Introduction to Desktop Publishing p.2015-17 Sept Fri Preparing for The Access to HE Diploma p.1615-17 Sept Fri Managing Money p.915-17 Sept Fri Volunteer? Who? Me? p.2518-20 Sept Mon Managing Your Computer p.2218-20 Sept Mon Finding Your Level in English p.520-22 Sept Wed Photography on Your iPad p.2120-22 Sept Wed Understanding Dyslexia p.3122-24 Sept Fri Introduction to the Internet p.1922-24 Sept Fri Understanding Issues in Mental Health p.3122-24 Sept Fri Speaking & Presenting Yourself With Confidence p.722-24 Sept Fri Introduction to Parenting and Childcare Skills p.3325-27 Sept Mon Finding Your Level in Maths p.827-29 Sept Wed Confidence Building & Assertiveness p.1329 Sept - 1 Oct Fri Introduction to PowerPoint p.2029 Sept - 1 Oct Fri Acting for Beginners Stage One p.14OCTOBER2-4 Oct Mon Using Your iPad p.212-4 Oct Mon Counselling for Beginners p.32

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4-6 Oct Wed Black Leaders p.146-8 Oct Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 1 p.236-8 Oct Fri Introduction to Substance Misuse p.256-8 Oct Fri Introduction to Navigation For Walkers p.319-11 Oct Mon Confidence to Learn & Succeed p.139-11 Oct Mon Freaky Fractions p.911-13 Oct Wed Punctuate with Confidence p.613-15 Oct Fri Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Office Applications) Session 1 p.2218-20 Oct Wed Understanding Counselling Theories p.3218-20 Oct Wed Mindfulness for Creative Writing p.520-22 Oct Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 2 p.2320-22 Oct Fri Talking Heads p.1420-22 Oct Fri Practical Measurement p.923-25 Oct Mon Introduction to Digital Photography p.1923-25 Oct Mon Acting for Beginners Stage Two p.1527-29 Oct Fri Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Office Applications) Session 2 p.2227-29 Oct Fri Understanding Youth Work p.2727-29 Oct Fri Confidence Building & Assertiveness p.1330 Oct - 1 Nov Mon Nature’s Numbers p.9NOVEMBER3-5 Nov Fri Computers for Beginners p.193-5 Nov Fri Forensics for Beginners p.263-5 Nov Fri Understanding Race, Ethnicity And Diversity p.266-8 Nov Mon iPad Art p.206-8 Nov Mon Speaking & Presenting Yourself with Confidence p.78-10 Nov Wed Further Photoshop p.218-10 Nov Wed Grammar with Confidence p.610-12 Nov Fri Introduction to Criminology p.2510-12 Nov Fri Introduction to Substance Misuse p.2513-15 Nov Mon Stress and Stress Management p.3113-15 Nov Mon Introduction to Databases p.2015-17 Nov Wed Understanding the Wentworth Castle Estate p.1517-19 Nov Fri Introduction to Word Processing p.2017-19 Nov Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 3 p.2317-19 Nov Fri Understanding Issues in Mental Health p.3120-22 Nov Mon Introduction to Photoshop p.2120-24 Nov Mon Level 1 Award in Progression (Study Skills) p.1624-26 Nov Fri Live and Learn; Supporting our Children's Learning p.33

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27-29 Nov Mon Acting for Beginners Stage One p.1427-29 Nov Mon Healthy Numbers p.929 Nov - 1 Dec Wed Spell with Confidence p.6DECEMBER1-3 Dec Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 1 p.281-3 Dec Fri Introduction to the Internet p.191-3 Dec Fri Lifting the Lid p.144-6 Dec Mon Further Digital Photography p.194-6 Dec Mon Counselling for Beginners p.328-10 Dec Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 4 p.238-10 Dec Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 2 p.2811-13 Dec Mon Punctuate, Use Grammar and Spell Well p.611-13 Dec Mon Finding Your Level in Maths p.811-13 Dec Mon Colonialism, Slavery and Yorkshire p.1513-15 Dec Wed Understanding Sociology p.2613-15 Dec Wed Creative Writing Around Northern p.613-15 Dec Wed Confidence Building & Assertiveness p.1315-17 Dec Fri 4G: Grime, Gangs, Guns & Graffiti p.27JANUARY8-10 Jan Mon Computers for Beginners p.198-12 Jan Mon Level 1 Functional Maths Session 1 p.1110-12 Jan Wed Introduction to PowerPoint p.2010-12 Jan Wed Finding Your Level in English p.512-14 Jan Fri Understanding Issues in Mental Health p.3115-17 Jan Mon Introduction to the Internet p.1915-17 Jan Mon Speaking & Presenting Yourself with Confidence p.717-19 Jan Wed Introduction to Digital Photography p.1919-21 Jan Fri Knowing Your World p.2619-21 Jan Fri Criminology 2 p.2719-21 Jan Fri Maths Makeover p.1022-24 Jan Mon Confidence to Learn & Succeed p.1322-24 Jan Mon Managing Money p.924-26 Jan Wed Introduction to Desktop Publishing p.2024-26 Jan Wed Understanding Emotional Intelligence p.3224-26 Jan Wed Introduction to Mindfulness p.3226-28 Jan Fri Introduction to Substance Misuse p.2526-28 Jan Fri Child's Play: What's it all About? p.3329-31 Jan Mon Further Digital Photography p.19

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29-31 Jan Mon Counselling for Beginners p.3231 Jan - 2 Feb Wed Making Movies using a DSLR p.2031 Jan - 2 Feb Wed Punctuate with Confidence p.6FEBRUARY2-4 Feb Fri Girl with the Pearl Earring p.145-7 Feb Mon Further Photoshop p.215-7 Feb Mon Level 1 Functional Maths Session 2 p.117-9 Feb Wed Introduction to Word Processing p.207-9 Feb Wed Introduction to Creative Writing p.59-11 Feb Fri Understanding Dyslexia p.3112-16 Feb Mon Level 2 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 1 p.2814-16 Feb Mon Level 1 Functional English Session 1 p.816-18 Feb Fri Understanding Youth Work p.2716-18 Feb Fri Perfect Your Percentages p.1019-21 Feb Mon Introduction to Spreadsheets p.2019-21 Feb Mon Confidence Building & Assertiveness p.1319-21 Feb Mon Stress and Stress Management p.3121-23 Feb Wed Web Programming using HTML and CSS p.2121-23 Feb Wed Level 2 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 2 p.2821-23 Feb Wed Mindfulness for Creative Writing p.523-25 Feb Fri Introduction to Criminology p.2523-25 Feb Fri Service User Involvement and Mentoring p.2626-28 Feb Mon Acting for Beginners Stage Two p.1526-28 Feb Mon Freaky Fractions p.928 Feb - 2 Mar Wed Introduction to PowerPoint p.2028 Feb - 2 Mar Wed Volunteer? Who? Me? p.25MARCH2-4 Mar Fri Understanding Issues in Mental Health p.312-4 Mar Fri Forensics for Beginners p.262-4 Mar Fri Talking Heads p.145-7 Mar Mon Computers for Beginners p.197-9 Mar Wed Level 1 Functional English Session 2 p.87-9 Mar Wed Introduction to Photoshop p.217-9 Mar Wed Grammar with Confidence p.69-11 Mar Mon Level 1 Functional Maths Session 1 p.119-11 Mar Fri Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Office Applications) Session 1 p.229-11 Mar Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 1 p.289-11 Mar Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Health And Social Care) Session 1 p.34

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12-14 Mar Mon Introduction to Psychology of Health and Wellbeing p.3212-14 Mar Mon Speaking & Presenting Yourself with Confidence p.712-14 Mar Mon Level 1 Award in Progression (History) Session 1 p.1614-16 Mar Wed History of Wentworth Castle p.1314-16 Mar Wed Level 1 Functional English Session 3 p.816-18 Mar Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 2 p.2816-18 Mar Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Health And Social Care) Session 2 p.3416-18 Mar Fri Creative Writing around Northern p.619-21 Mar Mon Introduction to Digital Photography p.1919-21 Mar Mon Confidence to Learn & Succeed p.1319-21 Mar Mon Level 1 Award in Progression (History) Session 2 p.1623-25 Mar Fri Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Office Applications) Session 2 p.2223-25 Mar Fri Introduction to the Internet p.1923-25 Mar Fri Introduction to Youth Justice p.26APRIL9-11 Apr Mon Further Digital Photography p.199-11 Apr Mon Understanding Sociology p.269-11 Apr Mon Acting for Beginners Stage One p.1411-13 Apr Wed Web Design using WordPress p.2111-13 Apr Wed Counselling for Beginners p.3211-13 Apr Wed Spell with Confidence p.613-15 Apr Fri Lifting the Lid p.1413-15 Apr Fri Practical Measurement p.913-15 Apr Fri Growing Up: Ages and Stages p.3318-20 Apr Wed Introduction to Desktop Publishing p.2018-20 Apr Wed Understanding the Wentworth Castle Estate p.1520-22 Apr Fri Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Creative Applications)

Session 1p.22

20-22 Apr Fri Introduction to Navigation for Walkers p.3120-22 Apr Fri Careers in Social Work p.3323-25 Apr Mon Level 1 Functional Maths Session 2 p.1123-25 Apr Mon Computers for Beginners p.1923-25 Apr Mon Speaking & Presenting Yourself with Confidence p.725-27 Apr Wed Confidence to Learn & Succeed p.1325-27 Apr Wed Finding Your Level in English p.527-29 Apr Fri Introduction to Word Processing p.2027-29 Apr Fri Introduction to Substance Misuse p.2527-29 Apr Fri Understanding Counselling Theories p.32

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30 Apr - 2 May Mon Managing Your Computer p.2230 Apr - 2 May Mon Punctuate, Use Grammar and Spell Well p630 Apr - 2 May Mon Finding Your Level in Maths p.8MAY2-4 May Wed Developing Your Community Group p.354-6 May Fri Further Photoshop p.214-6 May Fri Youth Offending: What Works? p.274-6 May Fri Level 2 Award in Progression (Health And Social Care) Session 1 p.349-11 May Wed Reading Between the Lines p.79-11 May Wed Level 1 Functional Maths Session 3 p.1111-13 May Fri Introduction to Criminology p.2511-13 May Fri Level 2 Award in Progression (Health And Social Care) Session 2 p.3411-13 May Fri Managing Money p.914-16 May Mon Introduction to Spreadsheets p.2014-18 May Mon Level 1 Functional English Session 1 p.814-16 May Mon Acting for Beginners Stage Two p.1516-18 May Wed Introduction to Social Policy p.2516-18 May Wed Mindfulness for Creative Writing p.516-18 May Wed Level 2 Award in Progression (Humanities) Session 1 p.1618-20 May Fri Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ Creative Applications)

Session 2p.22

18-20 May Fri Level 2 Award in Progression (Health And Social Care) Session 3 p.3421-23 May Mon Introduction to Digital Photography p.1921-23 May Mon Faith in Britain Today p.1521-25 May Mon Level 1 Award in Progression (Study Skills) p.1621-23 May Mon Level 2 Award in Progression (Humanities) Session 2 p.1623-25 May Wed Introduction to Databases p.2023-25 May Wed Writing for Purpose p.725-27 May Fri Introduction to Substance Misuse p.2525-27 May Fri Lifting the Lid p.1425-27 May Fri Freaky Fractions p.930 May - 1 Jun Wed Counselling for Beginners p.32JUNE1-3 Jun Fri Service User Involvement and Mentoring p.261-3 Jun Fri Understanding Issues in Mental Health p.314-6 Jun Mon Level 2 Award in Progression (Humanities) Session 3 p.164-8 Jun Mon Entry Level 3 Award in Progression (IT) p.226-8 Jun Wed Understanding Emotional Intelligence p.32

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8-10 Jun Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 1 p.238-10 Jun Fri Speaking & Presenting Yourself with Confidence p.711-13 Jun Mon Level 1 Functional English Session 2 p.811-15 Jun Mon Level 2 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 1 p.2811-13 Jun Mon Practical Measurement p.913-15 Jun Wed What Do We Say After We Say Hello? p.2713-15 Jun Wed Level 2 Award in Progression (Study Skills) Session 1 p.1715-17 Jun Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 1 p.2815-17 Jun Fri Confidence Building & Assertiveness p.1315-17 Jun Fri Getting Ready for Level Two Maths p.1018-20 Jun Mon Punctuate, Use Grammar and Spell Well p.618-22 Jun Mon Level 2 Functional English Session 1 p.818-22 Jun Mon Level 1 Functional English Session 1 p.818-22 Jun Mon Level 2 Functional Maths Session 1 p.1118-22 Jun Mon Level 1 Functional Maths Session 1 p.1120-22 Jun Wed Level 2 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 2 p.2822-24 Jun Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 2 p.2322-24 Jun Fri Level 1 Award in Progression (Social Science) Session 2 p.2822-24 Jun Fri Making Food Fun p.3325-27 Jun Mon Preparing for the Access to HE Diploma p.1627-29 Jun Wed History of Wentworth Castle p.1327-29 Jun Wed Level 2 Award in Progression (Study Skills) Session 2 p.1729 Jun - 1 Jul Fri Creative Writing Around Northern p.629 Jun - 1 Jul Fri Criminology 2 p.2729 Jun - 1 Jul Fri Introduction to Substance Misuse p.25JULY2-4 Jul Mon Stress and Stress Management p.312-4 Jul Mon Psychology of Sex And Gender p.266-8 Jul Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 3 p.236-8 Jul Fri Nature’s Numbers p.96-8 Jul Fri Knowing Your World p.266-8 Jul Fri Society: Key Impacts on Kids p.279-11 Jul Mon Confidence to Learn & Succeed p.1311-13 Jul Wed Mindfulness for Creative Writing p.511-13 Jul Wed Level 2 Award in Progression (Study Skills) Session 3 p.1711-13 Jul Wed Girl With the Pearl Earring p.1413-15 Jul Fri 4G: Grime, Gangs, Guns & Graffiti p.2713-15 Jul Fri Sustainable Living p.15

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13-15 Jul Fri Introduction to Navigation for Walkers p.3113-15 Jul Fri Preparing for the Access to HE Diploma p.1616-18 Jul Mon Level 1 Functional English Session 2 p.816-18 Jul Mon Level 2 Functional English Session 2 p.816-18 Jul Wed Level 1 Functional Maths Session 2 p.1116-20 Jul Wed Level 2 Functional Maths Session 2 p.1116-18 Jul Mon Counselling for Beginners p.3218-20 Jul Wed Understanding Victorian Britain p.1520-22 Jul Fri Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) Session 4 p.2320-22 Jul Fri Understanding Counselling Theories p.3223-25 Jul Mon Introduction to Creative Writing p.525-27 Jul Wed Preparing for the Access to HE Diploma p.1625-27 Jul Wed Healthy Numbers p.925-27 Jul Wed Psychology of Health & Wellbeing p.3227-29 Jul Fri Service User Involvement and Mentoring p.26

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By CarLocated approximately 3 miles west of Barnsley, the College is just 10 minutes by car from both junctions 36 and 37 of the M1.

From the North via M1 Exit J37• Take first exit on roundabout.• Take middle lane (A6133) to

traffic lights.• Turn right at traffic lights.• Go along until next set of traffic

lights (approx 1 mile) turn right down the hill and over the motorway bridge.

• Turn left at the next junction.• Continue to crossroads (approx

1 mile).• Turn right. College entrance is

at the top of the hill.

From the South via M1 J36• Take third exit through the

traffic lights (A61).• At small roundabout take first

exit (A61).• Go 500 yds and turn left at

obelisk (The Walk - signposted Pilley).

• Go along the road (approx 3 miles), don’t turn off.

• Straight on at the crossroads, up the hill.

• College entrance is at the top of the hill.

From Sheffield/Huddersfield via A629• Upon arrival in Thurgoland

turn right (from Sheffield) or left (from Huddersfield) at the traffic lights.

• Travel two miles, through Hood Green village.

• The College entrance is on your right as you descend the hill.

By Rail or CoachFrom Barnsley interchangeTaxis or Buses ( 23, 23a & 24 ) are available please check Travel Line.

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