ACTIVITIES FROM
JANUARY 2014
COMPUTER: Entry, Levels 1 & 2 (CLAIT and ECDL) MATHS: Entry levels, Level 1 & Level 2
ENGLISH: Entry levels, Level 1 & Level 2 Contact us now for availability.
BEGINNERS CLASSES IN THE ARTS
These courses are perfect for people who are over 19 years old and want to enjoy learning new skills in the arts. Held in our fully equipped customised workshops, these courses are friendly and fun and suitable for independent learners. You must have an IAG appointment. Please contact the Centre. ART COURSES PREFIXED ‘L’ 10 WEEKS £52 (R: £18 A: £6)OILS
A course for beginners wanting to learn the basics of oil painting using safe water mixable oil paints.
L500B Tuesday 10am–12 noon FANTASY ART AND ILLUSTRATION
A course for those who share an interest in drawing fantasy art in its various forms.
L501B Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm ART MIX
A creative mix of painting drawing and print sessions. L540B Friday 10am–12 noon
CRAFT MIX
Try different crafts including pottery, jewellery and batik. L542B Wed 10am–12 noon
JEWELLERY
Learn the basic techniques for simple jewellery design and making.
L530B Tuesday 1–3pm POTTERY
Have a go at basic techniques using clay and glazes. L517B Friday 1–3pm
BATIK – BEGINNERS
Learn the art of batik using traditional methods. Visually stunning fabrics created using hot wax and cold dyes. L555B Friday 10am–12 noon
BASIC SEWING
Sewing class for beginners where you will learn a range of sewing, crafts and design skills recorded in a portfolio. L553B Wednesday 12.30–2.30pm
SEWING – STEP UP
You will learn a range of sewing, crafts and design skills. You will also use commercial sewing patterns.
L552B Friday 10am–12 noon QUILTING AND PATCHWORK
Learn the basic techniques and styles to convert your ideas into reality.
L554B Friday 1–3pm CREATIVE WRITING-INTRO
What makes a short story, a poem, or a script? Suitable for beginners.
L601B Wednesday 1–3pm CREATIVE WRITING – STEP-UP
An intermediate class exploring characterisation, structure and other skills in a variety of literary forms.
L602B Tuesday 10am–12 noon
DRAMA FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
If you want to learn Drama for the first time or brush up your skills, this is the course for you.
L608B Friday 1–3pm PAGE TO STAGE
For people interested in how the written word reaches the stage. We’ll read script extracts and explore practical ways of staging them. (Suitable for writers prepared to act and actors who like script-reading).
L607B Friday 9.30am –12.30pm 30 hours £75(R:£24 A:£6) FINDING YOUR VOICE
For people who would like to build confidence in singing. Learn simple vocal, breathing and rhythm exercises to develop your voice. Learn new songs as a group. Beginners welcome.
L630B Monday 1–3pm
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VOICE
Improve your singing skills and boost your confidence in singing in a supportive and friendly environment. Discover techniques and exercises to build range, tone and control of your voice in a healthy way.
L631B Monday 6–8pm HAND DRUMMING
Refreshing, relaxing, invigorating fun – drumming is good therapy for everyone. For beginners or experienced. Drum loan is available or bring your own.
L625B Thursday 6–7.30pm
FAMILY COURSES
Children 5–14 years – max 2 per adult POTTERY
Create wonderful pots to take home in our well-equipped studio.
L571B Tuesday 4.30–6pm CRAFT MIX
Learn to make simple jewellery and stunning batik. L573B Thursday 4.30–6pm
10 weeks adult/child £5 each plus membership fee for adults
THE ARTS AT SWARTHMORE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL COSTS ON SOME COURSES.
These courses are for those who want to learn for the sheer joy of learning. A minimum of paperwork will be required of you. The tutor is there to help you with structure and technical skills. No extra support can be given in the class,
suitable only for independent learners. Course outlines
available on our website. All courses start week beginning 13 January unless shown otherwise.
WATERCOLOURS
An opportunity develop the skills and techniques needed for successful painting with watercolours.
504B Thursday 10am–12 noon (beginners) 505B Thursday 1–3pm (intermediate) 10 weeks £100 (R: £77 A: £54) PORTRAITURE
This carefully constructed course will improve your abilities to record what you see and aid your progress as an artist. 506B Wednesday 1–3 pm
10 weeks £129 (R: £104 A: £80) LIFE DRAWING
Develop your drawing skills using short directed exercises and longer drawings. Appreciate and understand different ways of observing the figure.
507B Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm 508B Wednesday 10am–12 noon 509B Wednesday 6.30–8.30pm 10 weeks £119 (R: £96 A: £73) POTTERY
Informal practical courses, developing pottery skills and technical knowledge. Beginners welcome.
518B Monday 6.30–8.30pm 519B Tuesday 10am–12 noon 520B Tuesday 1–3pm 521B Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm 10 weeks £109 (R: £86 A: £62) POTTERY ON SUNDAYS
Mixed ability in a well equipped studio. Informal practical course to learn at your own pace. Set over five Sundays. 524B Sunday 10am–3pm
5 sessions £109 (R: £86 A: £62)
Dates 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 2 March, 16 March & 30 March
SUPPORTED ARTS COURSES
For people with learning difficulties/disabilities: please contact the Centre or for further information or please visit: www.swarthmore.org.uk
WEEKEND AND WEEK COURSES/EVENTS
Pre-booking essential for all workshops.
Please book at least 2 weeks before the start date. See refund policy.
WEEKEND ON THE WHEEL (ALL LEVELS) A weekend of throwing with expert guidance. 581B Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 February 582B Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 March 10am–3pm each day
Fee per weekend £78 (A/R £58) STAINED GLASS WEEKEND
Working with glass to make small items that can be hung up in front of windows, walls or displayed flat Good for making presents!
587B Saturday & Sunday 1 & 2 March 10am–3pm each day
Fee per weekend £78 (A/R £58) LOOK RIGHT, DRAW RIGHT
Using experimental techniques expounded by the award winning book ‘Drawing on the right-side of the brain’ you will see your skills improve over the week. 584B Monday to Friday 17 – 21 February
10am–3pm 4 hours each day 5 days £100 (A/R: £77)
COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES AND ANGELS – ADVANCED
Learn further techniques to help you develop and strengthen your connection with your Spirit Guides and Angels. Beginners welcome.
874B Saturday 1 March 10am–3pm 4 hours £29 A/R £22
COLOUR THERAPY – INTERMEDIATE
Learn how colour affects us in our everyday lives and what colours you can wear and use in your home, work etc to improve the physical, emotional health and well-being of yourself and those around you. Beginners welcome.
826B Saturday 8 February 10am–3pm 4 hours £29 A/R £22
ALEXANDER DAY WORKSHOPS
Improve physical wellbeing through increased awareness of balance, posture and movement in everyday activities. 854B Saturday 10am–3pm 11 January
855B Saturday 10am–3pm 1 March 4 hours £29 A/R £22
GLAZING
Trouble glazing your pots? Come along and learn some techniques that will enable you to finish off that masterpiece! 595B 6–8pm
31 March, 1 April, 2 April, 3 April & 7 April 10 hours £53 (R/A:£41)
STAINED GLASS
Stained glass design and making in a relaxed informal learning environment. Ideal for students wanting a relaxed ‘workshop’ learning experience.
564B Monday 1–3pm 565B Monday 6.30–8.30pm 567B Wednesday 6.30–8.30pm 10 weeks £109 (R: £86 A: £62) JEWELLERY
Working on tutor led pre-set exercises or personal projects you can use our well-equipped workshop to develop your skills and awareness of contemporary jewellery. Beginners welcome.
533B Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm 535B Thursday 6.30–8.30pm 8 weeks £88 (R: £69 A: £50) PRINTING
This course is aimed at beginners or those with little experience. Learn and develop techniques in printing including block print, silk screen and intaglio processes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
545B Tuesday 1–3pm
10 weeks £109 (R: £86 A: £62) DRAMA WORKSHOP
For beginners and people who have acted previously. Improvisation, script-work and games with occasional performances.
609B Thursday 7.35–9.35pm 10 week £34 per term
QUALIFICATIONS IN THE ARTS
This course will enable you to build a comprehensive arts portfolio as well as important skills in learning and development.
THE ARTS IN 3D
Students will have the opportunity to explore three different mandatory media: Pottery, Jewellery and Modelling.
F512 Wednesday 6–8.30pm
HEALTHY LIVING
ALL START WEEK BEGINNING 13 JANUARY UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE
TAI CHI
803B Monday 6–7.30pm 10 weeks £71 (R: £53 A: £36) ZUMBA
A programe for all abilities. This is an effective, easy to follow, Latin inspired calorie-burning dance fitness programme.
614B Tuesday 6.30–7.30pm ONLY £30 for 10 weeks YOGA
805B Wednesday 5.45–7.15pm 10 weeks £71 (R: £53 A: £36) MEDITATION
Calm your mind and reach a deeper state of relaxation and awareness.
822B Wednesday 5.45–7.15pm 5 weeks £43 (A/R: £32) Starts 15 January ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Improve physical wellbeing through increased awareness of balance, posture and movement in everyday activities. L810B Tuesday 6–7.30pm starts 21 January
L811B Friday 1–2.30pm 24 January 8 weeks £32 (R: £12 A: £4)
ENQUIRING MINDS
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 460B Thursday 6.30–8.30pm 10 weeks £95 (R: £71 A: £47) NEW CINEMA FOR A NEW CENTURYA course for films fans that will study and discuss some of the key films from the first decade of the 21st century. L462B Thursday 6.30–8.30pm
8 weeks (£40 (R: £13 A: £4) Starts 23 January
TASTER – NEW CINEMA FOR A NEW CENTURY N463B Saturday 11 January 10–12 noon 2 hours £5
LANGUAGES
COURSES PREFIXED ‘L’ 10 WEEKS £51 (R: £17 A: £5) UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
SPANISH – BEGINNERS-INTENSIVE WEEK
Learn the basic e.g. directions, shopping, ordering food etc. 446B Monday – Thursday 17–20 February
4 hours each day 9.30am–2.30pm Change to 4 days £99(A/R: £69) SPANISH – BEGINNERS
Learn the basic e.g. directions, shopping, ordering food etc. L421B Tuesday 10–12 noon
SPANISH – CONTINUING BEGINNERS
For those who have completed one term of study. L422B Monday 6.30–8.30pm
SPANISH – IMPROVERS
For those who have completed a minimum of two terms of study.
L425B Wednesday 1–3pm SPANISH – INTERMEDIATE L427B Wednesday 10am–12 noon 10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5) FRENCH – BEGINNERS
Learn the basic e.g. directions, shopping, ordering food etc. L436B Thursday 10–12 noon
10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5) FRENCH – INTERMEDIATE
For those who have completed a minimum of six terms of study.
L437A Wednesday 3–5pm DEAF AWARENESS
Learn how to communicate in sign language. L401B Wednesday 12.30–2.30pm
10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5)
CO-COUNSELLING: PEER-TO-PEER PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSE AND NETWORK
Co-counselling is not just for professionals – it’s for anyone! This will help you: Expand your creativity; know yourself; deal with anger, stress and anxiety; understand and accept your past; get new perspectives on yourself.
Dates: Apr-Jun 2014 See: www.confidence-building.net Price: £229 – £295 Tel: Richard Mills, 07984 002495
COMPUTER COURSES
A small, friendly programme of workshops and courses to suit your level and interests. From non-scary short courses for complete beginners, to full level 2 qualifications, plus a host of interest-based courses.
Before you join a computer class you need to meet with an Advice and Guidance worker. Please contact Reception to arrange an appointment.
ENTRY LEVEL AND LEVEL 1 (CLAIT SYLLABUS)
ITQ QUALIFICATIONITQ qualification gained by evidencing through portfolio work. Work through different units eg word processing, spreadsheets, databases and Internet and email. F216 Friday 10–12 noon
Fees: 20 week: £133 (R: £111 A: £6) Plus £38 EXAM FEES
You may be able to get help with your exam fees. Please ask at you interview.
SHORT COURSES
IMPORTANT: YOU MAY ONLY JOIN THE COURSE IF YOU ARE ABLE
TO ATTEND FOR THE FULL 10 WEEKS. SOME OF OUR COURSES ALSO INCLUDE ACCREDITATION FOR WHICH YOU WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE A PORTFOLIO/FILE OF EVIDENCE. YOU WILL BE GIVEN HELP AND SUPPORT TO DO THIS
FEES: 10 WEEKS: £52 (R: £18 A: £6) INCLUDES A PRINTING ALLOWANCE
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH IT
Suitable for complete beginners. A gentle introduction to using a computer. Develop mouse and keyboard skills, and have a go at basic word processing and Internet searching. F254B Monday 5–7pm
F255B Tuesday 10–12 noon – over 55s F256B Friday 10–12 noon
COMPUTER LEVELS 1 AND 2
(CLAIT AND ECDL)
Gain a Qualification that would enhance your CV! Flexible learning opportunities.
Contact reception for an appointment – SPACES LIMITED
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
MOVE IT ALONG
Suitable for improvers. A project-based introduction to using ICT in everyday life. Use the internet for research, digital cameras and word processing for recording, email for sharing photos.
F253B Wednesday 1–3pm TANGLED WEB…
Suitable for Improvers. Start to make sense of and improve Internet surfing. Set up an email account: sending, replying, forwarding. Uploading and downloading attachments and photos. Locating these files on your computer.
L275B Monday 10–12 noon PICTURE IT
Suitable for Improvers. Use a digital camera or scanner, transfer images to a computer and learn the basics of image editing using Photoshop to crop, rotate, re-size, re-position, remove red eye etc.
L270B Monday 1–3pm (Improvers)
L271B Wednesday 3.30–5.30pm (Beginners) DESIGN BY MAGIC
Suitable for Improvers. Using MS Publisher and ready-made design layouts you will create fancy cards, fliers, certificates, business cards etc.
L267B Thursday 12.30–2.30pm PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
Suitable for Improvers. Gain confidence and develop skills in Photoshop Elements.8 Develop a wider range of tools and techniques for repairing, enhancing, retouching and toning photos. Go at your own pace to explore further specialist tools.
L269B Monday 5–7pm (Evening) L273B Wednesday 1–3pm (Daytime) WHAT A SITE!
Not suitable for complete beginners.
Create your first website. Gentle intro to creating web pages, adding images and links.
L274B Friday 1–3pm STEP UP
Suitable for Improvers. New skills for everyday use or a new job. Learn Windows 7 and MS 2010 apps. Also learn a variety of internet applications including cloud computing and Dropbox. You choose which area you need to improve and work at your own pace.
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Get connected with using your mobile phone! Understand what apps are, download and share photos. Understand data usage, browsing the web, streaming videos, emails, social networking and staying safe whilst connected. L276A Wednesday 1–3pm
SKYPE
Introducing Skype and its features for people to have effective communications with friends, family and other contacts.
L277B Monday 10–12 noon 5 weeks starts 13 January Fees £26 (R:£9 A:£3) WORDPRESS WEEKEND
Two day fast track workshop for beginners to design a website using WordPress.
L278B Saturday & Sunday 1 & 2 March 10am–3.30pm £26 (R: £9 A: £3) IT– JOB MATCH SUPPORT FAST TRACK
Introduction to basic internet skills including setting up an email address and registering with Universal Job Match. Pre-booking essential – no membership fee required. C297B Thursday & Friday 9 & 10 January
C298B Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 February C299B Monday & Tuesday 31 March & 1 April 10am–3pm each day
4 hours per day FREE
PROGRESSION AND EMPLOYABILITY
SUPPORT
NEXT STEP – ONE TO ONE SERVICE
Access to individual support, information, advice and resources to help you make choices about skills careers, work and life, including help with CV’s and interview skills. Groups Sessions available on request.
Tel. 0113 243 2210 to make an appointment. WORK CLUB
Drop in sessions that give support in looking for employment. With the support of qualified advisers you can gain support in job search, improving CV, interviews skills.
Wednesday 1–3pm TRAINING COURSES
We offer a variety of training courses, tailored to your needs and delivered either on your premises or at Swarthmore. Contact A. Torbitt – tel 0113 243 2210.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK Ofqual recognised accredited course. 190B Friday 9am–3.30pm
17 January 1 day Fee: £50 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
Annual update-accredited course. 191B Monday 9.30am–12.30pm 3 February
1 session Fee: £25
PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR Introduction to teaching –Level 3 accredited by Open College (OCNYHR). For entry requirements and application process contact A.Torbitt.
192B Friday 10am–4pm 10 weeks £350.
Course start 28 February BASIC SKILLS AWARENESS
A half day course for professionals who need an awareness and understanding of issues facing people who struggle with Maths and/or English.
TEAM BUILDING
A range of arts and crafts activities to suit your business needs. Contact A.Torbitt for a bespoke programme.
FREE
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING SELF ESTEEM CONFIDENCE
Strategies to increase self esteem and build confidence in a safe and relaxed environment with mutual support. L304B Tuesday 1–3pm
L305B Thursday 1–3pm 10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5)
INTRODUCTION TO LIFE COACHING N305B Saturday & Sunday 11 & 12 January 4 Hours each day 10–3pm
£20 (A/R: £10)
INTRODUCTION TO LIFE COACHING
Provides a step-by-step way of learning how to clarify the changes you want to make in your life and how to do this effectively.
L307B Monday 1–3pm 10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5) LIVING POSITIVELY
For people with a long term health condition. L308B Thursday 3.15–5.15pm
10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5)
COUNSELLING COURSES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.SWARTHMORE.ORG.UK
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS (ICSK – L2) For those who want to learn initial counselling skills to help others – either in a voluntary or an employed capacity. Students can enrol directly onto the introductory courses but you need to attend an induction meeting for 1 hour on Monday 6 January 6–7pm or Thursday 9 January 2–3pm. F312B Thursday 12.30–3.30pm
F313B Thursday 6–9pm
10 weeks £149 (D: £58) including accreditation costs. Start 16 January 2014
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING STUDIES – LEVEL 3 (CST – L3) F338 Monday 5.15–9.15pm
90 hours (February – July) Starts 24 February 2014
Fees £695 including accreditation costs and membership. For further information or an application form, please contact the course tutor:
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS – LEVEL 2 (CSK–L2) Starts September 2014.
This qualification is for candidates who want to learn counselling skills to help and support others, either in a voluntary or employed capacity. Application form available from our website from December 2013.
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING STUDIES – LEVEL 3 (CST–L3) Starts September 2014.
This course is intended for those who want to take the next step towards becoming a qualified Counsellor.
Applicants for this course must have undertaken a counselling skills course. e.g. CPCAB’s Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK L2). Applicants may also apply with an equivalent qualification of at least 75 learning hours. Applicants should be at least 19 years of age.
For further information or an application form, please contact course tutor:
[email protected] Tel: 0113 243 7987 (counselling office)
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PERSON-CENTRED THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING (TC-L4)
Starts September 2014
This professional qualification enables successful trainees to practice as Therapeutic Counsellors.
Applicants for this course must have completed both CPCAB’s Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK L2) and CPCAB’s Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST L3) or their equivalent. Applicants should be at least 19 years of age.
For further information or an application form, please email course tutors:
[email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0113 243 7987 (counselling office)
SUPPORTED COURSES
We have a range of courses appropriate for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities who require learning support in the classroom.
Limited spaces available – please contact the Centre for an appointment as soon as possible.
For more detailed information on any of our courses, you can call at the Centre, Telephone: 0113 243 2210 or visit our Website: www.swarthmore.org.uk
SKILLS FOR LIFE
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE-PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT. FREE DAYTIME CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE FOR BOTH ENGLISH AND MATHS WORKSHOPS.
ENGLISH AND MATHS WORKSHOPS
English and Maths classes are available throughout the week, day and evening.
You may study for an OCN certificate or for a ‘Functional Skills’ qualification up to and including Level 2.
Please contact the Centre to arrange an interview before enrolling on Maths, English or ESOL classes.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (ESOL) COURSE: LEEDS HOME AND AWAY
Eligibility rules apply.
This course is for people who have ESOL skills at below Entry 3 and general education below level 2.
Get to know Leeds and the local area. Improve your spoken English. We will talk about travel, shopping etc and places of interest in and around Leeds.
L127B Tuesday 10am–12 noon
10 weeks £51 (B: £17 A: £5) plus membership fee Starts 14 January
Contact Reception for an appointment. HEALTHY LIVING SKILLS
To develop communication and social skills and an awareness of healthy lifestyle habits.
F137 Thursday 10am–12 noon
Free 20 weeks. £8 membership required
JOINING A COURSE
Please enrol at least 2 weeks before your chosen course is due to start. Courses will be cancelled unless a minimum enrolment is achieved in advance.
Swarthmore is a not-for-profit charity and cannot confirm receipt of your enrolment form unless a stamped address envelope is included.
You are welcome to ring the Centre to confirm receipt, if preferred. We cannot accept enrolments without payment.
ENROLMENT BY POST
You can apply by post for non-funded courses (not pre-fixed by the letters ‘F’, ‘L’ or ‘N) ’by downloading an enrolment form from our website. If you are enrolling by post and wish to claim a concession you will need to include proof of your benefit (please see ‘concessions’ section on page 19) For enrolment on funded courses (pre-fixed by letters ‘F’, ‘L’ or ‘N’) see page 18.
ENROLMENT AT THE CENTRE
Now until 12 December & from 6 January onwards Monday – Thursday 9.30am–7.30pm
Friday 9.30am–3pm
Christmas opening times
Friday 13 December closed (staff training) Monday 16 December closed (staff training) Tuesday 17 December – Friday 9.30am–4.30pm Wednesday 18 December 9.30am–4.30pm Thursday 19 December 9.30am–4.30pm Friday 20 December 9.30am–3pm 21December – 1 January closed Thursday 2 January 9.30am–4.30pm Friday 3 January 9.30am–3pm LIMITED
PLACES AVAILABLE
Concessions may be available in the following circumstances. You will need to provide recent evidence when you enrol.
CONCESSIONS
Important: refer to grid to find if a concession is available on your course. If you meet the criteria and wish to claim a concession you must provide recent evidence as detailed below each time you enrol. If you are enrolling by post you must include a photocopy.
Evidence required
> Job Seekers Allowance – letter from benefits agency dated within 6 weeks or recent bank statement (JSA booklet not acceptable).
> Working Tax Credits (household income of less than £15276) – copy of current award.
> Council Tax Benefit – recent letter (exemptions and discounts are not classified as council tax benefit).
> Other income based benefit – evidence dated within 3 months or recent bank statement.
> Employment and Support Allowance – a recent letter from benefits agency dated within 6 weeks or recent bank statement.
> Pension Guarantee Credit – full award certificate dated within 6 months.
> Retired and in receipt of state pension – recent benefit letter, bank statement.
> Full time students – NUS card.
> Disability Living Allowance – recent benefit letter, bank statement.
ENROLMENT ONTO ‘F’ ‘L’ OR ‘N’ COURSES
These courses are subsidised through public funding* and personal enrolment is encouraged as advice and guidance is essential.‘F’ courses for 16 year olds and over ‘L’ and ‘N’ courses for 19 year olds and over ‘L’ courses are supported by Leeds City Council for Leeds Metropolitan area residents, priority given to those living in disadvantaged areas, people not in employment and/or in receipt of benefits, those with low skills, no qualifications, disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs e.g. lone parents, BAME groups, adults with LDD.
Eligibility rules apply for the above courses.
Eligible to those ordinarily resident in the UK with no restrictions under immigration laws on periods of stay. Those who have been in the country less than 3 years will need to bring a passport and other relevant documents e.g. marriage certificate.
Please note: you may enrol on up to two ‘L’ courses. For any additional courses you may be able to join a waiting list.
Funding streams Swarthmore
leisure courses Courses funded by the SFA or LCC Courses funded by the SFA Concessions are allowed
for the following personal circumstances Course code without a prefix Course code prefixed by L or N Course codes prefixed by F Unemployed people in receipt of: > Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) > Employment and Support Allowance (ESA – WRAG) A A D
Those in receipt of the following benefits:
> Council tax benefit > Housing benefit > Income support > Pension Guarantee Credit** > Employment & Support Allowance (ESA non-WRAG) > Incapacity Benefit > Asylum seeker in receipt of the equivalent of an income based benefit
A A You may be entitled to a concession if you are looking for work. This is subject to funding rules. Please ask for info at your interview. > Carers allowance
> Return to work credit > In Work Credit > Job Grant (recent) > Mortgage Interest Run On
none A none
> Disability allowance R none none
> Retired and in receipt
of state pension R R R
Full time students R none R
Aged 16–18 none Not eligible
if born before 1/8/1994 D > Learners (aged 19–23) studying towards their first full level 2 qualification.
none none This is
subject to funding rules.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
£8. All courses require this membership fee except day workshops and weekend courses.
HOW CAN I PAY?
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By Cash>
By Credit Card>
By Switch>
By Postal Order>
By Cheque – payable to Swarthmore Centre with a cheque card number and expiry date on the backREFUNDS POLICY
If you wish to cancel your place on a course, refunds can be made as follows:
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Cancel prior to the start of the course – minimum of 7 days notice: full refund including membership fee.>
Cancel less than 7 days notice: refund of course fees only – no membership fee refunded.>
Cancel after the first session and before the second session of the course: refund of course fees only less cost of one session – no membership fee refunded.>
Cancel after second session of the course – no refund.One Day and Weekend Workshops
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minimum of 7 day’s notice: full refund.>
Less than 7 day’s notice: no refund.ACCESS AND INFORMATION
Swarthmore is located in a building created by combining several Georgian houses. The floors are uneven and there are steps and stairs.
We have a lift giving access from the ground floor to the basement and there is also a platform lift in the Art Studio – but there is no lift to the first floor of the building.
Please visit us before enrolling, to ensure that you are happy with access to your course.
We aim to make courses as accessible as possible and will relocate them to a downstairs room if we can.
We will try to make information available to you in a way that suits your needs. Please let us know how we can help.
All courses/times/days may be subject to change or cancellation.
CHILDCARE
We offer registered childcare for children aged from 6 months to 5 years old. Please contact the Centre regarding costs.
CAFE
Swarthmore’s Cafe is open everyday for delicious drinks, snacks and meals. Buffets are available by request.
ROOM HIRE
A wide range of meeting rooms is available at very reasonable rates. Why not combine your meeting with a delicious buffet!
email: [email protected] or tel: 0113 243 7980
VOLUNTEERING
Please check the website and Centre notice boards for vacancies.
COUNSELLING SERVICE
For further information, see the leaflet on Swarthmore’s notice-board or email:
[email protected] tel: 07842 108239.
FACILITIES
For more detailed information on any of our courses, you can call at the Centre, tel: 0113 243 2210 or visit our Website:
www.swarthmore.org.uk
. Swarthmore cafe terraceRetro-Kitsch Christmas Crafts Fundraiser
Christmas craft workshop with Mrs Sew-and-Sew. Have fun making your own Christmas decorations, proceeds for Swarthmore’s roof fund.
Including Coffee, Homemade Cake and craft materials. Saturday 30 November 10am–12 noon
Fee: £10/£5 concessions
Fundraising
events
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Park Lane Colleg
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Town Hall Library and Art Gallery
GREAT GEORGE STREET
THE HEADROW
KIRKSTALL ROAD
Footbridge
Swarthmore is located in Leeds city centre, near the Leeds General Infirmary and Leeds City College. There is a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists approaching Woodhouse Square from Gt George Street.
BUS
Local stops for the Centre are: Town Hall, Clarendon Road – Belle Vue Road: Leeds City College, Burley Road.
The Leeds City Bus circulates around the centre of Leeds and stops outside Swarthmore.
METROLINE: 0113 245 7676
Leeds City Station (within walking distance) or see Leeds City Bus above.
CAR PARKING
We regret that there are no parking facilities for students at Swarthmore. Information and an interactive map of the nearest parking is available on our website.
On street parking and Joseph’s Well car park is available from approx. 5.30pm
Disabled Badge Holders – on street parking possible subject to space.
ACCESS
See page 20 or contact the Centre for information. Swarthmore Education Centre
