Education doesn't stop when you leave school.
As we get older, as technology
speeds up, as the world of work changes, we all benefit from refreshing
ourselves with some education whether we are 18 or 80.
Whether it's to equip
ourselves for a job, just to stretch ourselves in mind and body, or even to
meet some new interesting friends, there are programmes to meet all
interests.
In Durham we're experts in teaching adults.
So forget your school days.
It
doesn't matter what O levels or GCSEs you have or don't have.
You'll enjoy
learning in a friendly environment (yes, our centres are nice and warm even on
a November evening!).
With us you'll get lively teaching to open up exciting horizons.
For more information, please contact our specialist workers:
North Durham
Mr Carl Belshaw
0191 388 1043
Sedgefield Area
Mr Darryn Hook
01325 312 520
Dales Area
Mr Stuart
Dexter
01388 603 543
Central Durham
Mr Ernie Sarsfield
0191
3751252
Easington Area
Mr Robert McGouran
0191
586 5783
Basic Skills
LEAP (Local Education for Adults Project) Adult
Education Centre
All our Basic Skills centres offer adults an opportunity to seek help to
improve reading, writing, spelling, number and communication skills, in a
friendly and supportive atmosphere.
People return to learning for a variety of reasons.
It can�
Improve your confidence and self-esteem.
Improve your job prospects.
Improve your reading, writing, computer and number skills.
Help you to help your children with their homework.
You can choose how you want to work from:
Taught sessions with learning on a one to one basis or in a group situation.
Open learning which offers you the chance to drop into a group and improve your
basic skills as and when you are able.
Independent Learning for students who prefer to work independently with only
minimal support from a tutor as and when required.
Dyslexia: If you think you may be dyslexic call and see us.
We offer
assessment and support.
You can work on a one to one basis with a specialist
tutor who will work out an individual programme to meet your needs.
Computers Don't Bite!
Whether you want to become familiar with word
processing, spreadsheets, database or get to grips with Internet, we can help
you log on and take off!
Family Learning
We provide opportunities for parents and children to
share fun learning experiences at school and home.
Parents learn how to
support their children with literacy and numeracy while improving their own
skills at the same time.
Deaf Project
Our Centres offer the following CACDP courses to
individuals and organisations:
Deaf Awareness
Certificate in Communications Tactics with Deaf People
British Sign Language Stage
Careers Advice
Call in for free information about jobs, training and
courses.
ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
Our Centres run small
friendly classes to help with speaking and/or reading English.
Courses for Teaching
Level 2 Certificate in Adult Learning
Support
If you have a sound educational background and want to become a
volunteer in our Centres we offer introductory training in supporting adults
with literacy and numeracy skills.
If applicants do not have GCSE grade C or
above or equivalent they will need to take the National Literacy or Numeracy
Test at level 2.
C & G Level 3 Adult Literacy Support 9483
For existing teaching staff
wishing to work alongside Basic Skills specialists.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants
A course for people
who want to work as a teaching assistant.
This course combines taught sessions
with school placements for practical experience.
NCFE Sessional Creche Workers Certificate
A course for people
interested in employment as a creche worker.
This course combines taught
sessions with creche placements for practical experience.
Dyslexia Level 4 Certificate
Teaching adults with specific learning
difficulties (Dyslexia).
All tuition is free but there may be a small charge in some cases for
certification
Pop in for a chat:
Contact us at your nearest centre.
Lisa Wells
Return to Learn Centre
Front Street
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 0ST
Tel: 01207 230 521
Fax/Minicom: 01207 299 288
Email:
[email protected]
Judi Collin
LEAP in Teesdale
LEAP Office
23 Market Place
Barnard Castle
Co Durham
DL12 8NE
Tel: 01833 690381
Email:
[email protected]
Learn East
Yoden House
30 Yoden Way
Peterlee
SR8 1AL
Tel: 0191 5862402
Email:
[email protected]
Jane Corrigan
Focus on Learning
Deerness Valley School
Bracken Court
Ushaw Moor
Durham
DH7 7NG
Tel: 0191 3733146
Email:
[email protected]
Adult and Community Education Learning Plan