The Bridge Community Education Centre

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Code: FriendsC/MON/CL

At your own pace you will be able to study for a level 1 or 2 (roughly GCSE level) qualification in adult literacy. Each week you can explore spelling, reading, grammar and punctuation with a small group of learners. It is a great opportunity to improve your skills, make friends and gain confidence. This course runs over 3 terms and students are able to enrol throughout the year up to the start of the third term, as long as places are available. You will need to have an interview and assessment to make sure that this is the right course for you. Crèche available.

Code: CCE/MON/NH

Are you feeling ready to return to work or learning after some time away but don’t know where to start? Are you uninspired by your current situation and thinking of a change of direction? This course will help you make more informed choices about work and education and set realistic and achievable goals. Please note fees are payable in instalments. Crèche available.

Code: City/MON/HT

Try simple tasters in a range of therapies that can be used safely at home, on family or friends or as an introduction to anyone thinking of starting training as a therapist. The second and third term will be follow on courses based on the most popular tasters. Crèche available.

Code: CCE/TUE/EGC

Interested in environmental issues? Want to find work that will help to create a sustainable future? From recycling to countryside management, on this course you will find out more about green career opportunities and make your own action plan. Please note fees are payable in instalments.

Code: Albion/TUE/HL

Understand the effects of fitness on your body and gain a qualification in ‘exercise studies’ at the same time. This is a good starting point for those interested in studying or working in the sports industry. You can join this course at any time over the year (term time only) and work at your own pace. A tutor will be on hand to support you for 6 weeks each term.

Code: SussexD/WED/E

Help to improve your English in speaking and listening, reading and writing, so that you can improve your job prospects, function in society and prepare for UK citizenship. Small, friendly classes for adults every Wednesday, all levels except complete beginner. This course runs over 3 terms and students are able to enrol throughout the year up to the start of the third term,as long as places are available.

Enrolment dates 2nd and 9th September 9.00-12.00

Code: Bridge/Wed/T5

This is a support and social group for the parents of children with physical or learning disabilities. There are a wide range of activities on offer (arts, trips out etc) alongside practical advice in this friendly, informal group.

Code: CCE/WED/HC

Interested in nursing or other health care professions? Find out more about working in this area and see if it’s for you. Explore possible career and training pathways within the healthcare field and find out how to access them. Please note fees are payable in instalments.

Code: Varndean/TBC

An introduction to a range of basic counselling concepts. These include listening, helping and reflection (which can be used in both everyday life and the workplace). This will introduce you to the core elements required for the NCFE Level 2 Counselling course, which will be available in September 2010.

Code: Varndean/X977

You will develop a sound level of competence in the use of counselling skills. This course has been designed for those who use counselling as part of their functional role, such as nurses, police personnel, line managers, youth workers etc. Students should be over 18 and have either completed an Introductory course in counselling or have certified practical experience of using counselling skills over at least 30 hours. Progression to the NCFE Level 3 qualification is offered.

Code: FriendsC/FRI/CN

At your own pace you will be able to study for a level 1 or level 2 (roughly GCSE level) qualification in adult numeracy. Each week you will explore subjects such as adding, subtracting, measurements, percentages, finding averages and money management with a small group of learners. By the end of the course you will have the confidence to work things out on paper, in your head, or with a calculator. This course runs over 3 terms and students are able to enrol throughout the year up to the start of the third term, as long as places are available. You will need to have an interview and assessment to make sure that this is the right class for you.

Code: City/THU/AI

This course will help you to improve your reading, writing and spelling skills so that you can then move onto the Cerificate in Literacy (level 1). This course runs over 3 terms and students are able to enrol throughout the year up to the start of the third term, as long as places are available.

Code: City/FRI/AS

Do you ever wonder why we behave the way we do? Do you want to know how to stand up for yourself and say ‘NO’ when you need to? Do you want to be more assertive generally? Then this is the course for you.

Code: City/FRI/AS

Everyone wants more confidence don’t they? Do you want that feeling that ‘whatever happens I’ll handle it’? This course will help you build that trust in yourself that you CAN handle whatever you need to. No-one has to do anything they don’t want to.

Code: CCE/MON/EL

The course offers a supportive learning environment within which you can begin to identify and develop a range of academic skills for higher education. It will help you to identify barriers to effective studying and develop strategies to overcome them. Please note fees are payable in instalments.

Code: Bridge/Tues/PP

Come and find out what to expect from your teen at this stage of their development, look at strategies to deal with the behaviours typical of this age group and find out what you are already doing well!

Personal Development Courses

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