Adult College Prospectus 24-25

Our Mission Statement

We aim to provide lifelong learning opportunities for the communities of Barking and Dagenham, to enable the development of knowledge, skills, and wellbeing throughout life.

Our Objectives are to:

• Provide opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, qualifications, enhance employability, and develop wellbeing. • Provide opportunities that will remove barriers to learning, employment and wellbeing for the whole community. • Partner with other local education providers, community groups and employers to make provision relevant to residents and local needs.

Barking Site

Courses for Personal Development

Dagenham Site

Family Learning (FEML)

Our Website

Wellbeing

Term Dates

Supported Learning

How to Apply

Your Guide to Enrolment

Levels Explained

Support to Succeed - Starting your Journey Support to Succeed - your Wellbeing

Skills for life

Digital Skills

A Year with Us

English

B&D Opportunities

ESOL

B&D Works

Maths

The BRIC

Multiply

Construction

Vocational

Venue Hire

Business Skills

Childcare

Health & Social Care

Teaching Assistant

Courses for Professional Development

Continuous Professional Development

Employability

Grow our Talent (GOT)

127 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7PB

241 - 247 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham RM9 5DF

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Autumn 2024 Start Tuesday 17th September

Spring 2025 Start Monday 6th January

Summer 2025 Start Tuesday 22nd April

Summer Term Holidays Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May

Autumn Term Holidays Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November

Spring Term Holidays Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February

Monday 7th April - Thursday 17th April

Bank Holidays Monday 5th May & Monday 26th May

Monday 16th December - Friday 3rd January

Bank Holiday Friday 18th April

End Friday 18th July

End Friday 13th December

End Thursday 3rd April

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Digital Skills

English

ESOL

Maths

Multiply

Computers and mobile devices are now a part of everyday life. We need them to work, shop, research and communicate. If you ’ re feeling left behind, we can help. Enrol on one of our short, free, Digital Skills Introduction courses as a starting point to a qualification. After that, you can continue to a course at the right level for you. This might include: • A free complete beginners course in Digital Skills for Life.

You could also take free single workshops in Canva (Graphic Design), Word, Excel or PowerPoint. If you are a complete beginner try a First Steps workshop to learn about using computers, smartphones, internet, keeping safe online, or if you are over 50 you can join a friendly Digital Skills for the Over 50s course. We also have courses to help you with using MS Teams for learning and to support you with using computers for digital assignments, or as a second language speaker.

• A free Essential Digital Skills Qualification at Entry 3 • A free Essential Digital Skills Qualification at Level 1

Or our more advanced Level 2 Qualification.

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All these courses include essential skills for both leisure and the workplace, and all involve face - to - face delivery for support.

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

Course

Level

Digital Skills Introduction

Introduction

Digital Skills: Study Basics

All Levels

Digital Skills: Entry 3 For ESOL

Entry 3

Digital First Steps: Basics

All Levels

Digital Skills: Entry 3 (EDSQ)

Entry 3

Digital First Steps: Email

All Levels

Digital Skills: Level 1 (EDSQ)

Level 1

Digital First Steps: Internet Help

All Levels

Digital Skills: Level 2 Award

Level 2

Digital First Steps: Internet Use Intro

All Levels

Digital Skills for ESOL: Basics

Beginner

Digital First Steps: Smartphones

All Levels

Basic Digital Skills For Life

Beginner

Digital Safety Workshop

All Levels

Digital Skills For The Over 50s

All Levels

Digital Skills: Graphics With Canva

All Levels

Excel Workshop Online

All Levels

Need more information?

PowerPoint Presentations Workshop

All Levels

For more information on our Digital Skills courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

Teams For Online Learning

All Levels

Word Workshop

All Levels

Our English programme is designed to empower individuals by providing a diverse range of learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of adult learners. We offer a range of courses from beginner to GCSE. These courses provide you with the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications as well as practical skills that will help you in everyday life. Access to our English courses is via a short introductory course to identify your current skills and the best course for you. In addition to the main English courses, there is also the opportunity to enrol onto our short skills improvement courses. Whether you aim to advance your career or acquire new skills, we have a course to meet your needs.

Course

Level

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Get Ready For GCSE

Level 1 - 2

Course

Level

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

English Introduction

Introduction

Pre - Entry/ Entry 1

English Pre - Entry/Entry 1

Course

Level

English Entry 2 - 3 Access

Entry 2 - 3

Book Club

All Levels

English Entry 2 - 3

Entry 2 - 3

Creative Writing

All Levels

English Level 1 Access

Level 1

Developing Skills: Phonics

All Levels

English Level 1

Level 1

Developing Skills: Reading

All Levels

English Level 2 Access

Level 2

Developing Skills: Spelling

All Levels

English Level 2

Level 2

Improving Your Skills

All Levels

English Entry 3 – Level 1 Bridging Course

Entry 3

English Level 1 - Level 2 Bridging Course

Level 1

Need more information?

ESOL To Functional Skills Bridging Course

Entry 3

For more information on our English courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

English Improving Your Skills

All Levels

English Get Ready For Functional Skills

All Levels

GCSE Courses

English GCSE Access - Blended

Level 1 - 2

English GCSE - Blended

Level 1 - 2

Our courses are designed to cater to various skill levels, providing a tailored learning journey for every student: • Beginner (Pre - Entry/Foundation to Entry 1): Learn the basics of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. • Elementary (Entry 2 to Entry 3): Develop your conversational skills, along with English for work and reading and writing. • Intermediate (Level 1): Enhance your reading, writing, and speaking skills for professional settings, with a focus on grammar and spelling. We also offer short courses to boost your skills in specific areas:

Begin your ESOL journey with us today and unlock new opportunities! If you are looking to improve your English as a second language, our diverse range of courses can help. Guided by our exceptional teachers, you will enhance your ability to speak, listen, read, and write in English, all within a supportive and friendly classroom environment. Improving your English can significantly benefit you by enabling you to: • Participate in everyday conversations with confidence.

• Support your children with their schoolwork.

• Access employment opportunities.

• Enter further or higher educational opportunities.

• Digital Skills for ESOL Learners

• Advanced Grammar Techniques

• Apply for residency.

• Spelling Improvement Strategies

• Enhanced Conversation Skills

Access to our ESOL courses is via a short introductory course where you will identify your current skills and the best course for you.

Classes are available in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Course

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Course

Level

ESOL Mixed Levels Introduction

Introduction

ESOL Entry 2 Writing with Citizenship

Entry 2

ESOL Access To Community Interpreting Level 1

ESOL Entry 3 Reading with Job Skills

Entry 3

Level 1

ESOL Entry 3 Reading with Work Skills

Entry 3

ESOL Community Interpreting Level 1

Level 1

ESOL Entry 3 Speaking & Listening with Job Skills ESOL Entry 3 Speaking & Listening with Work Skills

ESOL Entry 2 Reading with Citizenship

Entry 2

ESOL Entry 2 Writing with Citizenship

Entry 2

ESOL Entry 2 Speaking & Listening with Job Skills

Entry 2

ESOL Entry 3 Writing with Job Skills

Entry 2

ESOL Entry 2 Reading with Citizenship

Entry 2

ESOL Level 1 Reading with Job Skills

Level 1

ESOL Entry 1 Reading with Citizenship

Entry 1

ESOL Level 1 Speaking & Listening with Job Skills ESOL Level 1 Writing with Job Skills ESOL Pre - Entry/Foundation Reading & Writing ESOL Pre - Entry/Foundation Reading & Writing

Level 1

ESOL Entry 1 Speaking & Listening with Citizenship

Entry 1

Level 1

ESOL Entry 1 Writing

Entry 1

Pre - Entry

ESOL Entry 1 Writing with Citizenship

Entry 1

Pre - Entry

ESOL Entry 1 - 2 Speaking & Listening with Citizenship ESOL Entry 2 Speaking & Listening with Citizenship

Entry 1 – 2

ESOL Pre - Entry/Foundation Speaking

Pre - Entry

ESOL Pre - Entry/Foundation Speaking & Listening

Pre - Entry

Entry 2

Course

Level

Entry 3 - Level 1 Entry 3 - Level 1 Entry 3 - Level 1

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

ESOL Lower Levels Conversation Club

Course

Level

ESOL Lower Levels Grammar Class

ESOL Entry 1 - Entry 2 Grammar Course

Entry 1 - 2

ESOL Entry 1 - Entry 2 Spelling Course

Entry 1 - 2

ESOL Lower Levels Spelling Class

Entry 3 - Level 1 Entry 3 - Level 1 Entry 3 - Level 1 Entry 3 - Level 1

ESOL Entry 3 - Level 1 Grammar Course

ESOL Higher Level Conversation Club

ESOL Higher Level Grammar Class

ESOL Higher Level Spelling Class

Need more information?

For more information on our ESOL courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

Whether you are looking to gain confidence, improve basic math skills, prepare for higher education, or advance your career, our maths courses cater to all levels of learners. Our courses will give you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification as well as develop your maths skills and money management techniques. Access to our Maths courses is via a short introductory course to identify your current skills and the best course to meet your needs.

Course

Level

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Maths Level 2 Maths Workshop

Level 2

GSCE Courses

Course

Level

Maths GCSE Access

Level 1 - 2

Maths Introduction

Introduction

Maths GCSE

Level 1 - 2

Language Of Maths

Entry 1 - 2

Maths Entry 2 Access

Entry 2

Maths GCSE Access – Blended

Level 1 - 2

Maths GCSE – Blended

Level 1 - 2

Maths Entry 2

Entry 2

Maths Get Ready For GCSE

Level 1 - 2

Maths Entry 3 Access

Entry 3

Maths GCSE Workshop

Level 1 - 2

Maths Entry 3

Entry 3

Maths Level 1 Access

Level 1

Maths Level 1

Level 1

Maths Level 2 Access

Level 2

Need more information?

Maths Level 2

Level 2

For more information on our Maths courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

Maths Entry 3 – Level 1 Bridging Course

Entry 3

Maths Level 1 - Level 2 Bridging Course

Level 1

All Entry Levels

Step Up Maths

Maths Improving Your Skills

All Levels

Maths Get Ready For Functional Skills

All Levels

Maths Level 1 Maths Workshop

Level 1

a maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access our programme of courses to help build your confidence with numbers. Our courses are suitable for beginners with some programmes tailored specifically for learners with ESOL needs. You can take one or more courses to help improve your maths skills to: • Take your first steps towards numeracy/ maths qualifications and skills. • Manage your money and develop budgeting skills. • Help your children and develop your own maths skills and confidence. • Support your vocational studies in Teaching Assistants, Childcare, Health and Social Care and Business Admin. • Apply for work or upskill to access a certain job/career.

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The Adult College is excited to be working in partnership with the DFE and GLA to deliver the nationwide Multiply project. This project provides central government funding to help adults to improve their numeracy and maths skills. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further education. They also help in everyday life, such as helping your children with their homework or for budgeting money.

If you are aged 19 and over and do not have

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

Course

Level

Multiply: Family Learning Math For Parents Multiply: How Numeracy Can Affect You Finding Work Multiply: Intro First Steps Into Reading And Writing Numbers Multiply: Intro First Steps Into Working With Date And Time

Multiply: Family Learning Math For Parents Taster

All Levels

Introduction

ESOL Pre - Entry - Entry 3 ESOL Pre - Entry - Entry 3 ESOL Pre - Entry - Entry 3 Level 1 ESOL and above Level 1 ESOL and above

All Levels

Multiply: First Steps Into Reading And Writing Numbers

Introduction

Multiply: First Steps Into Working With Date And Time

Introduction

Multiply: Money Wise

Multiply: Numeracy For Education Related Professions

Need more information?

Multiply: Numeracy For Health And Social Care Professions

For more information on our Multiply courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

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Business Skills

Childcare

Health & Social Care

Teaching Assistant

Career Paths

Administrative Assistant

Event Coordinator

Executive Assistant

Human Resources Administrator

Marketing Coordinator

Office Manager

Office Administrator

Business Skills covers a wide range of knowledge and techniques which will help you to prepare for work in an office/retail environment within a wide variety of sectors. Prepare for working in Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Communication Skills, and Retail. Our courses will provide you with skills and knowledge to help develop interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as providing an introduction to using Microsoft packages. Access to our Business Skills courses is via a short introductory course where you will identify your current skills and the best course for you.

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Course

Level

Business Skills: Introduction To Business Skills & Retail

Introduction

Entry 3 - Level 1 Entry 3 - Level 1

Business Skills: Entry 3/Level1 Certificate In Business And Retail

Business Administration: Entry 3/Level 1 Certificate In Business & Retail

Need more information?

Our programme offer includes:

For more information on our Business Skills courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

Introduction to Business Skills

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Entry 3 Award in Business Skills

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Level 1 Certificate in Business Skills

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Career Paths

Childminder

Early Years Educator

Lunchtime Supervisor

Nursery Manager

Nursery Staff

Are you passionate about working with children? If you love the idea of working with younger children, a rewarding career in an early years setting could be for you. Currently, there are many opportunities available in childcare which could include roles working as a childminder, nursery nurse, early years practitioner or as a nanny. We work closely with various childcare providers and agencies to provide our learners with an insight into the early years industry. Access to our Childcare courses is via a short introductory course where you will identify your current skills and the best course for you.

Our programme offer includes:

Childcare Introduction

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Entry 3 Award in Childcare

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Level 1 Award in Caring for Children

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Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children

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Level 2 Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People

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Level 3 Early Years Practitioners

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Level 3 Home Based Childcare

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All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Course

Level

Childcare Introduction

Introduction

Childcare: Entry 3 Award in Skills for Childcare Childcare: Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children Childcare: Level 1 Award in Caring for Children Childcare: Level 2 Diploma in Caring for Children & Young People Childcare: Level 2 Diploma in Caring for Children Online

Entry 3

Level 1

Level 2

Childcare: Level 3 Diploma Online Study

Level 3

Childcare: Level 3 Home Based Childcare: Online Course

Level 3

Need more information?

For more information on our Childcare courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

Career Paths

Care Escort

Care Worker

Community Transport

Healthcare Support Worker

Porter

Residential Care Worker

Health and Social Care is a growing industry which has many job vacancies at all levels. A course in Health and Social Care can provide the stepping stone to working within Social Services and the NHS. If you are seeking a rewarding job that will enable you to make a difference to people ’ s lives, our courses offer you the skills and confidence to take the first step. A career in Health and Social Care allows you to help care for people of all ages in a range of settings. We work with many care work agencies and partners to provide our learners with an experience and insight into the Health and Social Care industry. Access to our Health and Social Care courses is via a short introductory course where you will identify your current skills and the best course for you.

Our programme offer includes:

Care Work Introduction

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Entry 3 Award in Health and Care

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Level 1 Preparing to work in Adult Social Care

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Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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Certificate in Adult Social Care Level 3

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All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Course

Level

Carework: Introduction to Health and Social Care Carework: Entry 3 Award in Health & Care

Introduction

Entry 3

Entry 3 - Level 1

Carework: Entry 3/Level 1 Award in Health & Care

Carework: Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care Carework: Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care Carework: Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care

Level 1

Level 2

Carework: Level 3 Adult Social Care

Level 3

Need more information?

For more information on our Health & Social Care courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

Career Paths

Lunchtime Supervisor

Teaching Assistant

SENCO Teaching Assistant

Youth Worker

Level 2)

Our popular Supporting Teaching and Learning courses explore the Teaching Assistant role of working in a school setting. Teaching Assistants support teachers and help children with their educational and social development. Typical responsibilities may include listening to children read, helping those in need of additional support, preparing the classroom and supporting the teacher to plan activities. You will gain the knowledge and skills you need to help children get the most from every lesson. It could be the start of a new career! Access to our Teaching Assistant courses is via a short introductory course where you will identify your current skills and the best course for you.

Award in Supporting in Schools Level 2

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Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2

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Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3 Diploma

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Note: Learners are required to have a work placement (either paid or voluntary) to enrol onto the Certificate level 2, and Diploma level 3 courses . We also run a number of enrichment workshops and courses to support and develop your learning within this area. Click here for more information.

Our programme offer includes:

Introduction to Teaching Assistant

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Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1

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Level 1 Progression Certificate (A bridging course between Level 1 and

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All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Course

Level

Teaching Assistant: Teaching Assistant Introduction Teaching Assistant: Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Teaching Assistant: Level 1 Certificate Progression Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Certificate in Supported Teaching & Learning Progression Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Certificate in Supporting in Schools & Colleges Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning Teaching Assistant: Level 3 Diploma in Supported Teaching & Learning

Introduction

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Need more information?

For more information on our Teaching Assistant courses or to enrol on an introduction course click here.

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Employability

Grow our Talent

Our range of Continuous Professional Development workshops support your working life through personal and professional development as well as upskilling. These short courses will enable you to increase awareness, gain confidence, build knowledge and improve your skills. The programme covers a wide range of areas including:

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

CPD: Assisting And Moving People And Objects

All Levels

CPD: COSHH

All Levels

CPD: Dyslexia Awareness And Support

All Levels

CPD: Effective Communication With SEND Learners CPD: Establishing Professional Boundaries

All Levels

Behaviour management skills

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COSHH

All Levels

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Establishing Professional Boundaries

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CPD: General Manual Handing

All Levels

Mental Health in Children and Adults

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CPD: Getting Started With Makaton

All Levels

Paediatric First Aid

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CPD: Paediatric First Aid (2 Days)

All Levels

Specific learning difficulties

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CPD: Understanding Mental Health In Young People CPD: Understanding The 4 Areas Of SEND CPD: Working With Challenging Behaviour In Children CPD: Working With Different Degrees Of Learning Difficulties

All Levels

Understanding specific common conditions

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All Levels

Need more information?

All Levels

For more information on our Continuous Professional Development courses or to enrol on a course click here.

All Levels

As well as offering a wide range of vocational and academic courses, we also provide a range of short Employability Skills workshops, which help you to assess your current skills, consider a variety of job vacancies and plan your future career. We offer courses, which help you develop a range of skills and confidence in looking, applying and succeeding in finding work.

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

Employability: ESOL Living & Working in the UK Entry 1 Employability: ESOL Living & Working in the UK Entry 2 Employability: ESOL Living & Working in the UK Entry 3 Employability: ESOL Living & Working in the UK Entry 2 Employability: ESOL Living & Working in the UK Entry 3

Entry 1

Entry 2

Our programme offer includes:

Entry 3

Employability Navigating the Job Market

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Entry 2

Food Hygiene Level 1 & Level 2

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Entry 3

ESOL - Living and working in the UK

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Employability: Food Hygiene Certificate

All Levels

SEND Preparing for Work

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Employability: Get into Volunteering

All Levels

Employability: Navigating the Job Market

All Levels

Need more information?

Employability: Thinking of Starting a Business?

All Levels

For more information on our Employability courses or to enrol on a course click here.

At the Adult College we are keen to nurture and develop the talent we have within the borough. Working in the field of education and training is extremely rewarding. This programme is designed to support residents who are interested in starting their journey in working in education. Our programme consists of a wide range of courses from volunteering to teaching and beyond. Access to our Grow our Talent courses is via a short introductory course where you will identify your current skills and the best course for you.

All learners are required to complete an Introduction course which will determine your level and progression pathway.

Course

Level

GOT: Level 3 Education & Training Introduction GOT: Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring Introduction

Level 3

GOT: Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring

All Levels

GOT: Classroom Volunteer Introduction

Our programme offers courses in:

All Levels

GOT: Skills for Classroom Volunteering

Volunteering in the Classroom

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Award in Education and Training Level 3

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Coaching and Mentoring Level 3

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Need more information?

For more information on our Grow our Talent courses or to enrol on a course click here.

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Family Learning (FEML)

Wellbeing

Supported Learning

Our engaging Family Learning courses are designed to bring families closer while creating a fun and supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow. All the courses are free, and most are delivered at your child ’ s school or local community centre. We offer ESOL for Parents courses to help todevelop the communication skills necessary to be able to talk with your child ’ s teacher, get more from parents ’ evenings and help your child with homework.

The Family learning courses include:

Maths for Families and Maths and English KS2 SATs Support for Parents Phonics and Beyond, Read and Write Together

ESOL for Parents

Family Learning provides an opportunity for children, parents, and grandparents to learn and have fun together.

Learners must contact their children ’ s primary school for availability for these courses.

Course

Level

Course

Level

Family Learning Digital Skills

Family Learning KS2 English

All Levels

Family Learning Digital Guardians: Online Safety Workshop

All Levels

Family Learning ESOL

Family Learning ESOL for Parents Taster

Family Learning Digital Skills for Parents

All Levels

Family Learning Digital Skills for Parents Taster

All Levels

Family Learning ESOL for Parents

All Levels

Family Learning Maths

Family Learning English

Family Learning Maths for Parents Taster

All Levels

Family Learning English Phonics Taster

All Levels

Family Learning English Phonics and Beyond Family Learning English Phonics for Spelling Family Learning English Phonics for Writing Family Learning KS1 English Read & Write Together Taster Family Learning KS1 English Read & Write Together

Family Learning Maths for Parents

All Levels

Family Learning Maths Understanding The Key Stages

All Levels

Please Note Schools interested in offering Family Learning courses to parents/carers, please contact the FEML Curriculum Manager for further details and availability.

All Levels

Family Learning KS2 English Taster

All Levels

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

Family Learning English Family Learning Developing Study Skills Family Learning English KS2 Sats Support for Parents Taster Family Learning English KS2 Sats Support for Parents Family Learning Phonics: Exploring English Pronunciation Taster Family Learning Phonics: Exploring English Pronunciation Family Learning ESOL Family Learning Developing Language for Employability Taster Family Learning Developing Language for Employability Family Learning Maths Family Learning Building Maths Skills for Mainstream Taster Family Learning Building Maths Skills for Mainstream Family Learning KS2 Math Sats Support for Parents Taster Family Learning KS2 Math Sats Support for Parents

All Levels

Need more information?

For more information on our Family Learning courses or to enrol on a course click here.

All Levels

Our range of wellbeing courses will help inspire, support and motivate you to make positive changes in your life. Enrolling on our short courses is a great place to begin your journey into wellbeing, to try a new direction or expand your knowledge. Our programme includes courses to help you:

• Improve your mental and emotional wellbeing

• Manage your stress

• Improve your physical wellbeing

• Connect with nature

• Get started with a new interest or hobby

Whether this is your first step towards wellbeing or part of a continuing journey, our range of courses can help you to explore options and try something new.

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

Course

Level

Wellbeing: Acrylic Paint Pouring For Relaxation Wellbeing: Aromatherapy For Mental Wellbeing Wellbeing: Aromatherapy For Physical Wellbeing Wellbeing: Aromatherapy For Stress And Anxiety Wellbeing: Bracelet Weaving For Money Making Wellbeing: Breathing Techniques For Calming And De - Stressing

Wellbeing: Hand Reflexology For Relaxation Wellbeing: Having Difficult Conversations With Your Children Wellbeing: How County Lines Affects Your Child Wellbeing: Indian Head Massage For Family And Friends Wellbeing: Keeping Your Child Safe Online Wellbeing: Learn To Read A Sewing Pattern

All Levels

Wellbeing: Building Personal Confidence

All Levels

Wellbeing: Living With Autism

All Levels

Wellbeing: Coping With Exam Stress

All Levels

Wellbeing: Making Sustainable Wax Food Wraps Wellbeing: Managing Anxiety At Work And At Home Wellbeing: Managing Dementia Behaviour

All Levels

Wellbeing: Developing Your Sewing Skills Wellbeing: Drawing On The Left Hand Side Of The Brain Wellbeing: Essential Oil Blends For Winter Wellness Wellbeing: Getting Started With Machine Sewing - Taster

All Levels

Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness

All Levels

Wellbeing: Growing In Pots And Tubs

All Levels

Learners can enrol directly onto these courses.

Course

Level

Course

Level

Wellbeing: Next Steps In Machine Sewing

Wellbeing: Upcycling Crafts For Winter Break Wellbeing: Upcycling Crafts For Winter Half Term

All Levels

Wellbeing: Recognising Domestic Abuse

All Levels

Wellbeing: Relaxing Stone Painting For Grown - Ups Wellbeing: Sewing - Letting Down, Letting Out Wellbeing: Sewing - Taking Up And Taking In

All Levels

Wellbeing: Upcycling To Save Money

All Levels

Wellbeing: Yoga - Taster

All Levels

Wellbeing: Yoga - Getting Started

All Levels

Wellbeing: Sewing - Upcycling Clothes

All Levels

Wellbeing: Yoga Moving On - Taster

All Levels

Wellbeing: Starting A Food Garden

All Levels

Wellbeing: Yoga Moving On

All Levels

Wellbeing: Staying Calm At Assessment Time - ESOL

All Levels

Wellbeing: Yoga Next Steps - Taster

All Levels

Wellbeing: Unwind With Zentangle Art

All Levels

Wellbeing: Yoga Next Steps

All Levels

Wellbeing: Upcycling Crafts For Spring Break Wellbeing: Upcycling Crafts For Spring Half Term Wellbeing: Upcycling Crafts For Summer Break Wellbeing: Upcycling Crafts For Summer Half Term All Levels

All Levels

Need more information?

All Levels

For more information on our Wellbeing courses or to enrol on a course click here.

All Levels

Our Supported Learning programme offers opportunities to learners with learning difficulties and disabilities to increase independence and gain skills for volunteering and employment. Our programme offers a broad range of subjects, including:

English

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Maths

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Digital skills

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Movement and Yoga

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Communication

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Personal development

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Independent living skills

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Becoming a volunteer

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Access to our Supported Learning courses is via our Access Facilitator. You can contact them on accessfacilitator@lbbd.gov.uk or 020 8227 3157.

Learners must contact our Access Facilitator to enrol onto these courses.

Course

Level

Course

Level

Digital Skills

Maths

SEND: Digital Skills Starters

All Levels

SEND Maths: Independent Living Skills

All Levels

SEND: Digital Skills Beginners

SEND Maths: Skills Development

All Levels

Multiply

SEND: Digital Skills Entry 3 Preparation

Entry 3

SEND: Digital Skills Entry 3

Entry 3

SEND Multiply: Managing your Money

All Levels

SEND: Digital Skills Level 1 Preparation

Level 1

Wellbeing

SEND: Digital Skills Level 1

Level 1

SEND Independent Travel in my Local Area SEND: Drama - Developing Communication SEND: Movement for Health and Wellbeing SEND: Becoming an Independent Volunteer SEND: Creative Expression I - Communication SEND: Getting Around for Volunteering and Work

All Levels

Employability

SEND: Preparing for Work

All Levels

SEND: Preparing for Work Progression

All Levels

English

All Levels

SEND English: Building Conversation Skills SEND English: Reading & Writing for Everyday Life

All Levels

Course

Level

SEND: Drama - Developing Interpersonal Skills

All Levels

SEND: Dance for Health and Flexibility

All Levels

SEND: Personal Presentation

All Levels

SEND: Creative Expression II - Personal Development

All Levels

SEND: Being Safe Online

All Levels

SEND: Getting Involved with our Local Community

All Levels

SEND: Drama - Developing Work Skills

All Levels

SEND: Yoga for Health and Wellbeing

All Levels

SEND: Growing a Green Space

All Levels

SEND: Creative Expression III - Managing Feelings

All Levels

SEND: Practical Healthy Eating

All Levels

Need more information?

For more information on our Supported Learning courses or to enrol on a course click here.

Our Access Facilitator can be contacted on: accessfacilitator@lbbd.gov.uk or 020 8227 3157

Residency Eligibility To be eligible to study with the college, you must be a: • UK national or other person with right of abode in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK or British Overseas Territories or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of learning. • UK national and living in the European Economic Area (EEA) on or before 31 December 2020 and have lived in the EEA only or the EEA and UK only for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of learning. Adult College Fees Details of course fees are available online or by contacting us on 020 8270 4722. • Course fees have remained frozen for another year. • Course fees include exam fee (if applicable). • For course fees over £100 you can pay in instalments. (If you withdraw from your course before completion, you will be liable to pay the outstanding balance) Refunds and course closures • We will refund you in full if we close your course. • If you notify us in writing 2 weeks before the start of your course that you no longer wish to proceed, we will refund you. A £22 administration charge will apply.

English and Maths All English and Maths courses are free. This includes English and Maths GCSE if you do not already hold a grade 4 - 9 / A - C qualification. Level 2 Entitlement If you are aged 19 - 23 you may be entitled to free tuition if you do not already have a qualification at or above Level 2. We will check your details against the Learning Records Service. Proof of Income • Payslips (covering the last 3 months) or bank statements showing your salary • Universal Credit • Jobseeker ’ s Allowance (JSA) • Employment & Support Allowance (ESA/ WRAG) • Income Support • Working Tax Credit or Pension Guarantee Credit • Housing or Council Tax Benefit Proof of Benefit A benefits award letter issued within the last three months. If the documentation is over three months old the relevant page from one bank statement within the last month showing receipt of benefit payment will also be required.

For more information on enrolling please click here

• We do not provide refunds in any other circumstances.

Starting your learner journey can be an overwhelming time and you may have lots of questions you need answered. We offer a range of services including general advice, information about fees, childcare costs and specific support with your learning,

We are here to help you at each step of your journey.

How do I begin my journey?

What will my journey look like?

Visit our website www.lbbd.gov.uk/ adultcollege to find out more about our courses and support. Come and visit us in person at our Barking or Dagenham sites. Talk to us to get tailored advice and guidance. Find out about the financial support we offer to help cover the costs of coming to college.

We offer information and impartial course advice to help you choose the right course for you as well as help to complete the enrolment process. Information and advice on your next steps including: • deciding what to do next • careers advice and guidance • progression and pathways into apprenticeships • volunteering • help to find a job For more information on student services please click here.

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You can find more information on how to apply on page 9.

How much will it cost?

Courses are free for anyone earning less than £25,300.60, including any benefits. Please speak with one of the team on 0208 270 4722 for more information (subject to eligibility) You may be eligible for assistance with specific costs related to your course such as: • Books & stationery • Childcare • Equipment • Travel Costs

You may be eligible for a concession (reduced) fee on some courses. This is subject to production of the required evidence at enrolment.

• Many of our courses are free.

• Course fees have remained frozen for another year. • Course fees include exam fee (if applicable). • For course fees over £100 you can pay in instalments. Details of course fees are available online or by contacting us on 020 8270 4722.

For more information on financial support please click here

Everybody has the right to be safe no matter who they are or what their circumstances.

We have a dedicated team to support our learners with any safeguarding and welfare concerns.

Safeguarding our learners, staff and visitors is a priority for us.

Our safeguarding team are here to help If you have any concerns about your wellbeing, safety or rights.

The Welfare Officer is responsible for promoting safeguarding within the College and working with others to ensure we provide a safe and inclusive environment.

Welfare Support is available including:

The team can be contacted in confidence via email or telephone:

childcare concerns

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emotional support

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adultcollegesafeguarding@lbbd.gov.uk

coping with your studies

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020 8270 4722

housing issues

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money worries

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referrals to counselling services, food banks and other support agencies

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To meet the safeguarding team click here.

To meet our Welfare Officer click here.

What is inclusive growth?

The Adult College is part of Barking and Dagenham Council ’ s Inclusive Economy, Employment and Skills service – which brings together different teams working to support local people to access good jobs and development opportunities. As well as training and courses, we offer a free employment support service for residents of Barking and Dagenham and programmes to help local people and businesses to access opportunities in the borough ’ s key growth sectors. Our dedicated web platform, B&D Opportunities, provides information about these services, current learning, work and business programmes, and how you can get involved visit www.bdopportunities.org

A Good Food Plan for the Borough

The City of London ’ s historic wholesale food markets are relocating to Barking and Dagenham from 2027 – bringing new jobs and investment to the borough, including a new food hall in Barking town centre and food school to support local people to access good jobs in food. The Council ’ s Good Food Plan is working to ensure our residents benefit from this major development now, even before the markets are operating in the borough, by helping our residents access the food they want and need for happy, healthy lives. We are offering support for local food businesses and opportunities for residents to grow, cook and share food together in community settings across the borough. To find out more about what is happening now and how you can get involved email GoodFood@lbbd.gov.uk or visit https://oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/grow - cook - eat

From Ford to Film … we ’ ve come a long way!

Our Film Barking and Dagenham: Make It Here programme was created to help local people to access employment, training and supply chain opportunities linked to local film activity, in partnership with the borough ’ s new film studios run by MBS - Hackman. The programme is delivering: • Work - related learning and careers activities in local schools to attract new and diverse entrants to a wide range of screen industry careers • Accessible and structured training and employment pathways into screen industry careers for local people • A database of local crew, suppliers and facilities to retain more investment from the studios and visiting productions in the local economy. To find out more about what ’ s happening and how you can get involved visit https://filmbarkinganddagenham.com/ , sign up for our newsletter or visit https:// oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/grow - cook - eat

B&D Works is the Council ’ s free service to help Barking & Dagenham residents get a job, improve skills and widen job and career options, offering support online and in our two community Job Shops.

would never have thought of. ”

Alternatively, you can register your interest and book an appointment in person at one of our two community Job Shops, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm: You may have noticed that we ’ ve refreshed our brand to B&D Works. We hope you like it. But don ’ t worry – we haven ’ t changed and you can still find us by popping into one of our friendly Job Shops.

We offer:

Help with CVs, job applications and interview techniques Training to improve your chances of landing your dream job Exclusive access to suitable job opportunities across a wide range of sectors

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Barking Job Shop Ground floor Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square Barking IG11 7NB barkingjobshop@lbbd. gov.uk 020 8724 8870

Dagenham Job Shop

Gro und floor Dagenham Library 1 Church Elm Lane

Dedicated employment coaches

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Access to computers to help your job search

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Dagenham RM10 9QS 020 8724 8877

A specialist team supporting people with disabilities or health conditions Advice about benefits, childcare and other issues affecting your household

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We have also built a new website to help you find the latest local learning, work and business opportunities. Check it out at B&D Opportunities

A free recruitment service for employers

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“ I feel like I am more motivated and more confident thanks to the Job Shop. Thank you for helping me find the confidence to search for new roles that I

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