Learn Hounslow Courses for Adults 2024/2025 PDF

LEARN Courses for Adults Empowering residents to realise their full potential 2024/2025 SCAN ME www.hace.ac.uk view our courses online Contents Welcome to LEARN HOUNSLOW.................

LEARN Courses for Adults Empowering residents to realise their full potential 2024/2025 SCAN ME www.hace.ac.uk view our courses online Contents Welcome to LEARN HOUNSLOW.............................................. 4 About us............................................................................. 5 New for 2024/2025............................................................. 6 Learning with LEARN HOUNSLOW........................................... 8 Our Learning Environment................................................ 9 Your Journey with LEARN HOUNSLOW...................................10 Learning Pathways.......................................................... 12 Case Study........................................................................ 13 Course Offer 2024/25........................................................ 14 Eligibility to attend a course........................................... 25 Fees, concessions and financial support....................... 26 Enrolment Process........................................................... 28 Careers and Education: Information, advice and guidance.................................. 30 Locations.......................................................................... 32 WORK HOUNSLOW.................................................................. 34 2 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 3 Welcome to About Us LEARN HOUNSLOW LEARN HOUNSLOW is a provider of Adult and Community Education and is part of London Borough of Hounslow council. The teaching and learning we provide is funded by the Greater London Authority’s Adult Skills Fund (ASF). We are an Ofsted good provider, and the information, advice and guidance we offer is Matrix accredited. We offer a wide range of courses. There are short informal courses to get you into something or support your wellbeing. You can study for qualifications so you can As the Cabinet Member for Education, Alongside the courses, all learners build skills to get into work or an apprenticeship opportunity, Children, Skills and Employment, I am have access to information, advice or progress at work and advance your career. We also have delighted to welcome you to this year’s and guidance on education, skills and courses to enhance your employability, your own business, your LEARN HOUNSLOW Course Guide, which employment from our Work Hounslow personal development and to support your children’s education. gives you an introduction to the types colleagues. We can offer impartial advice Learn Hounslow is always looking to increase its work with of courses Learn Hounslow offers, how to help you choose the right course or voluntary and community groups and other partners, to ensure to enrol and where to find our learning provide information on appropriate next that learning opportunities reach those most in need and provide centres. steps including career development and new opportunities to our residents who have not thought about employment opportunities. The service continues to offer an returning to learning before. extensive range of courses for adults I hope you enjoy looking through the to choose from, whether you want subjects on offer and find an area which to develop your personal skills, get inspires you. physically and mentally fitter, or gain a qualification essential for work. We want Councillor Samia Chaudhary to ensure that your learning is enjoyable, Cabinet Member for Education, successful and helps to transform your Children, Skills and life. Employment 4 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 5 4 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 coursesearch.hounslow.gov.uk | 5  New for ESOL Choosing a career pathway can be daunting. Our new E3 Award in Progression Pathway –Professional and Personal offer will help you develop the skills and knowledge that employers require or to progress through onto further study. Our ESOL for Carers offer is suitable for learners who are working New for Advanced Qualifications or plan to work in the care sector. The 2024/2025 Take your learning to the next level as ESOL for Customer Service offer is best suited to individuals whose first language part of your professional career with Find out what is new for this is not English and who are looking to our Level 3 offer; our offer can help work in the business sector in the UK. academic year. your career in Early years, Business or working with those with Special Multiply Breaking into Creative Industries Educational Needs or Disabilities. Multiply courses are short informal The offer includes courses in AAT Whether you are seeking creative courses designed to help improve Accounting, Understanding Autism, self-employment, additional income or your confidence with everyday maths. and Support in Teaching and Learning. to break into one of London’s growing Courses such as ‘The Money Minded We are also introducing Level 3 Award creative sectors, we have pathways Family, ‘Confidence with Numbers’ in Preparing to Work in Home-based leading up to qualification level in a and ‘Your Child’s Everyday Maths’ help Childcare. These courses are free for range of different arts including pottery, to build confidence with maths that is those who wish to study at this level for photography, make-up artistry, textiles needed in everyday situations. Learn the first time. and cake decorating. Along with our about personal and home budgeting and range of short courses in business, how maths skills are needed in all walks Free Courses - Your Entitlements website design and workplace finances of life. Designed to bring the fun back to start your journey into a creative Learning towards certain specific to maths and be relevant to career.. qualifications is free for everyone who your life and work. Business, Employment and doesn’t yet have them. Make sure you Business, Employment and Into work: Employability skills for don’t miss out on your entitlement for Employability everyone these essentials which you can learn with us: Functional Skills and GCSE A series of three workshops on Whether you are looking to get into work or English and Maths, Essential Digital CV writing, cover letter writing and to get your own business going, we have Skills Qualifications and National interview skills for anyone wanting to courses to support you to build employability Skills Fund offer (see Advanced return to work after a career break. skills or entrepreneurship. Develop your Qualifications – Level 3. These workshops are designed to build awareness and knowledge of catering confidence and provide support with the and hospitality or business with our skills needed to re-enter the workplace Entry 3 and Level 1 vocational now. course offer. Advanced hace.ac.uk | 7 6 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 Learning with LearnHounslow Our Learning Environment Learning with us usually involves coming into one of our centres and Meadowbank Adult & Community Education centre is one of our main learning in a group with a tutor. centres based in Cranford. We aim to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment to support your learning. All our courses will enable you to develop digital knowledge and skills We offer excellent facilities at Meadowbank, such as alongside the course subject. This starts a Lounge to meet, relax and learn independently, a from using a learner email account and Large Hall for learning which needs space, exhibitions completing the London Learner Survey. and events, and fully equipped Pottery and Art Studios, Your tutor will make sure you have the Kitchen, and IT classrooms. digital skills and technology you need to achieve your learning. 8 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 9  Your Journey with LearnHounslow If you are interested in a qualification course, you will have an initial assessment and interview with a You can get no-obligation information subject specialist tutor to advise you about any of our courses and services on what course will be best for you by visiting our website, open days, centres, events or by phone Start your course with an induction session to learn about the service and Once your course begins the course. You will be given access to you will work with your a learner handbook with more details tutor to set your personal learning goal You will have regular check-ins and tutorials throughout your learning journey to support your progress Get information, advice and guidance on what you can do next from your tutor or WorkHounslow WORK Evaluate your learning journey and progress 10 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 11 Learning Pathways Learning All our courses are designed to Pathways offer learning pathways.... Family Learning Our courses are designed so you can find your starting point and then take learning forward to build your skills and knowledge through a series of courses until you outgrow us. Catering Childcare For example, you might start with a Our staff can provide you with the taster or well-being course as a beginner information, advice and guidance about Learning Support and then build your skills towards a learning that you need at each stage. What next? qualification, advancing through the Our course offer is organised alphabetically, levels as you go. under subject area headings on pages Healthcare WorkHounslow 14-24. Business Apprenticeship Art and Design College Case Study University Srividya Nennu Film English Maths ESOL “The ‘Porcelain Jewellery course’ is one of a kind I believe. I personally found it special as it has helped me in building confidence to start a Digital business on my own. Skills My first stall was in Hounslow house on 29th March 2023. Like any other person, I have big Vocational Qualifications dreams and one of my dreams is to become an entrepreneur. Through the course I have improved my skills to run a business. I started searching for a place and found ‘The Loft ‘at the Treaty Centre, Hounslow. Professional Digital Despite all the challenges from personal, wellbeing and health conditions, I Development Enterprise Business am proud to manage and continue my Level 2 Textiles course. I am so thankful to HACE for providing me an opportunity and a lovely place to improve my First Aid Employment overall personality, wellbeing, and community engagement. Finally, my advice Drama to all my friends and to the community is - Come, Join, Learn, Share and Jewellery Wellbeing Sewing Pottery Spread Knowledge and Skills through HACE. Develop yourself and develop the New Skills Languages community.” Photography Art Fitness 12 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 13 Course Offer 2024/25 Q Courses with this symbol are qualification courses for which Initial Assessments (IA) are required. Please call us to find out when the IA for your Qualification Course will take place. (please see information on page 29). Course title Starts in: Course title Starts in: Accounting and Bookkeeping Business Bookkeeping Level 1 Award (AAT) Q Sep, Feb Turn Your Business Idea into a Business Plan Sept, May Bookkeeping Level 2 Certificate (AAT) Q Sep, Feb Develop a Website on Wix (No coding skills required) Sept, May Diploma in Accounting Level 3 (AAT) Q Sep Understanding Your Business Finances & Numbers for the Workplace (Multiply) Oct Numbers for Your Fashion Business (Multiply) Jan Beauty Develop an E-com Website on Shopify (No coding skills required) Jan, May Make-up-Skin Care for Seasons Jan, June Graphic Design for Social Media Jan Make-up - Beginners Sep Business and Retail Entry 3 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Make-up - Intermediate Sep, Jan Business and Retail Level 1 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Make-up - Intermediate Eye Techniques Sep, Jan Business Level 2 Certificate (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Make-up - Advanced Bridal Looks Sep, Jan Certificate in Business Level 2 Q Sep Make-up- For Self-Confidence Sep, June Digital Promotion for Business Level 2 Award (NCFE) Q Sep Make-up - For Self-Confidence 50+ Sep, June Digital Promotion for Business Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Q Jan Make-up - Henna for Complete Beginners Sep Creating a Business Start-Up Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Q Jan Make-up - Henna Intermediate Jan Make-up - Henna for Bridal Looks May Childcare and Early Years Make-up - Threading for Beginners Jan Childcare Entry 3 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Make-up - Eyebrow Threading and Shaping May Caring for Children Award Level 1 (NCFE) Q Sep, Feb Hair and Beauty Therapy Level 1 Award (Gateway) Q Jan, May Caring for Children Level 1 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep, Feb Hair and Beauty Therapy Level 1 Certificate (Gateway) Q Sep Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Diploma (NCFE) Q Sep Understanding Play Work Level 3 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep Preparing to Work Homebased Childcare Award Level 3 Award (NCFE) Q Sep, Feb 14 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 15 Course Offer 2024/25 Course title Starts in: Course title Starts in: Cookery and Hospitality Digital Skills and Computing Cooking with Numbers (Multiply) Jan Basic Digital Skills for Beginners Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar, May Bake Your Own Festive Treats (Multiply) Nov Email and Digital Skills Builder Nov, Mar Bake Your Own Festive Treats Parents & Children 5 Years + (Multiply) Dec Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 (Gateway Qualifications) Q Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar Baking for Beginners - Starting Your Own Business from Home Mar, Jun Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 (Gateway Qualifications) for ESOL Q Sep, Mar Cake Decoration Entry 3 Award in Creative Craft (NCFE) Q Oct MS Office Basics Sep, Jan, May, Jun Cake Decoration Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (NCFE) Q Feb Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (Gateway Qualifications) Q Sep, Jan, Feb Hospitality and Catering Level 1 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb MS Office Intermediate Sep, Feb, Jun Spreadsheets and Word Processing Level 2 Award (Gateway Qualifications) Q Mar Creative Writing and Drama Coding with Python Oct, Feb, Apr Creative Writing for Wellbeing - Writing for Mindfulness Sep, Jan, May Programming Level 2 Award (Gateway Qualifications) Q Nov, Mar Creative Writing - Ways into Creative Writing Sep Cybersecurity Level 1 Award (Gateway Qualifications) Q Sep, Mar Creative Writing - Developing Creative Writing Jan Cybersecurity Level 2 Award (Gateway Qualifications) Q Mar Creative Writing - Improving Creative Writing Skills May Performance Skills - Introduction to Drama Skills Sep Drawing and Painting Performance Skills - Drama for Confidence Jan Painting - Oils for Beginners Oct Performance Skills - Drama Improvers May Drawing - Beginners Oct Performance Skills - Working in the Industry: Painting - Watercolours for Beginners Oct Preparing, Rehearsing and Performing a Theatre Production Sep, Jan, May Painting for Wellbeing Oct Performance Skills Level 1 Certificate (NCFE) Q Jan Painting - Oils for Improvers Jan Drawing - Improvers Jan Painting - Watercolour for Improvers Jan Drawing for Wellbeing Jan Painting - Oil Painting Projects Apr Painting - Watercolour Projects Apr Drawing - Projects Apr Painting in the Park Jun Painting and Drawing for Wellbeing Apr 16 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 17 Course Offer 2024/25 Course title Starts in: Course title Starts in: Employability Family Learning (for parents/carers and children) Into Work - CV Writing Nov Science Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - Cover Letter Writing Nov Engineering Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - Interview Skills Nov Recycling Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - CV Writing Skills for People with Disabilities March Art Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - Cover Letter Writing for People with Disabilities March Clay Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - Interview Skills for People with Disabilities March Storytelling Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - CV Writing Skills for Women Returning to Work May Maths Workshop Oct, Feb, April, May Into Work - Cover Letter Writing for Women Returning to Work May Family Learning (for parents/carers) Into Work - Interview Skills for Women Returning to Work May Parenting - Supporting Children’s Emotional Development Oct, Feb, May English Parenting - Understanding Children’s Mental Health Oct, Feb, May GCSE English Language (AQA) Q Sep Parenting - Keeping Your Children Safe Online Oct, Feb, May English Functional Skills (Level 1 and Level 2) and Stepping Stones Family Learning courses also taking place in various Hounslow schools, (Pearson and Ascentis) Q Sep, Feb look out for details in your child’s school newsletter Each school term English Functional Skills (Entry Level) and Stepping Stones (Pearson and Ascentis) Q Sep, Feb Floristry Floristry - Grow Your Own Flowers Oct, Feb, May ESOL Floristry - Seasonal Arrangements Oct, Feb, May ESOL (Pre-Entry and Entry levels) (Ascentis) Q Sep, Feb Floristry - Valentine’s Day Workshop Feb ESOL For Customer Service Sep, Feb Floristry - International Women’s Day Workshop Mar ESOL for Carers Sep, Feb Floristry - Chelsea Flower Show Workshop May Floristry Entry 3 Award in Creative Craft (NCFE) Q Oct, May 18 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 19 Course Offer 2024/25 Course title Starts in: Course title Starts in: Health and Social Care Languages Health and Care E3 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Spanish Pre-Intermediate (A2) Sep, Jan, May Health and Care Level 1 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Spanish Pre- Intermediate (B1) Sep, Jan, May Understanding Domestic Abuse Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep Spanish - An Introduction to C2 Sep, Jan, May Health and Safety Level 2 Award (Gateway) Q Sep, Feb Spanish - An Introduction to Conversations for a Career in Hospitality (Beginners) Jan Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep Spanish - Everyday Conversations for a Career in Hospitality (Elementary) May Arabic (Modern Standard) - Complete Beginners (A1) Sept Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Arabic (Modern Standard) - Elementary (A1) Sept, Jan Gentle Yoga for Wellbeing Sep, Jan, Apr Arabic (Modern Standard) - Pre-Intermediate (A2) Jan, May Yoga for Wellbeing Sep, Jan, Apr Arabic (Modern Standard) - Intermediate (A2-B1) May Aerobics for Wellbeing Sep, Jan, Apr Arabic - An Introduction to Conversation for a Career in Hospitality (Beginners) Jan Cooking School - Confidence in the Kitchen Oct, May Arabic - Everyday Conversations for a Career in Hospitality (Elementary) May Cooking School - Eatwell for Better Health Nov British Sign Language - Complete Beginners Jan Cooking up a Caribbean Feast - Black History Month Special Oct British Sign Language - Intermediate May Cooking School - Cooking for Diabetes Prevention and Management Jan Cooking School - Cooking for a Healthy Heart Feb Maths and Numeracy Cooking for a Healthy Menopause - International Women’s Day Special March Multiply – Money Management Nov, Feb Cooking School - Understanding Food Labels May Multiply – Confidence with Numbers (Beginners) Sept, Jan Cooking School - Cooking for a Healthy Microbiome Jun Multiply – Confidence with Numbers (Intermediate) Sept, Jan GCSE Mathematics (AQA) Q Sep Jewellery Making Maths Functional Skills (Level 1 and Level 2) and Stepping Stones Jewellery Making - Beadwork Taster Session Sept, Jan, May (Pearson and Ascentis) Q Sep, Feb Jewellery Making - Porcelain Taster Session Sept, Jan, May Maths Functional Skills (Entry Level) and Stepping Stones (Pearson and Ascentis) Q Sep, Feb Jewellery Making - Beginners Beadwork Sept, Jan Jewellery Making - Intermediate Beadwork Jan, May Jewellery Making - Porcelain for All Abilities Sept, Jan, May 20 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 21 Course Offer 2024/25 Course title Starts in: Course title Starts in: Personal and Professional Development Pottery, Ceramics and Sculpture Award in Progression (Personal Pathway) Entry 3 Q Sep, Feb Pottery For Wellbeing Oct, Jan, May Award in Progression (Professional Pathway) Entry 3 Q Sep, Feb Pottery - Hand Building Oct, Feb, May Confidence Building & Assertiveness - Back to Work & Education Oct, Jan, Jun Pottery - Wheel Throwing Oct, Feb, May Confidence Building & Assertiveness - Cultivating Positive Relationships Dec, March Pottery - Diwali Workshop Oct Positivity and Resilience - Transforming Stress into Strength Nov, May Pottery - Build Your Own Christmas House (Multiply) Nov Positivity and Resilience - Blaze Your Own Trail Jan, May Pottery - Mother’s Day Workshop Mar Certificate in Progression Entry 3 Q Sep, Feb Pottery - Pride Workshop Jun Pottery - Studio Skills Oct, Apr Photography and Filmmaking Pottery Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (NCFE) Q Feb Photography - Introduction to the Digital Camera Oct Pottery Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft (NCFE) Q Jan Photography - Beginners Camera Settings Nov, Jan Photography - Composition & Framing Feb Photography - Exploring Different Genres May Photography - Mental Health Awareness Workshop May Photography Level 1 Award (NCFE) Q Mar Photography Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep 22 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 23 Course Offer Eligibility to 2024/25 attend a course. Participants must be eligible to attend a course. Please follow the eligibility criteria diagram on this page. Course title Starts in: Eligibility Criteria Sewing and Fashion Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine for Complete Beginners Sep, Jan Participants must be eligible to attend a course under the Adult Skills Fund rules of the Greater London Authority or the Education & Skills Funding Agency. Please follow the Sewing - Beginners Dressmaking Womenswear (Multiply) Sep, Jan eligibility criteria diagram on this page. Please note: Level 3 and Multiply courses are Sewing - Dressmaking Womenswear Next Steps May for London Residents only. Sewing - Intermediate Dressmaking Womenswear Sep You must be aged 19 or over by 31 August 2024 and one of the following... Sewing - Advanced Dressmaking Womenswear - Making a Skirt Jan Sewing - Advanced Dressmaking Womenswear - Making Trousers May London Resident with permission to stay for at Sewing Workshops - Finishing and Repairing Your Own Garments May least 12 months on first day of learning, with right Knitting - Beginners (Multiply) Sep of abode or pre-settled/settled status under EUSS on the first day of learning Knitting - Next Steps (Multiply) Jan Knitting - Projects May or Crochet for Beginners Sep, Jan UK Resident for the last three years Crochet Intermediate Jan, May or Sewing Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Home Furnishing Products Using Quilting Techniques Sep, Jan, May With a specific status such as: Textiles Level 1 Award (NCFE) Q Sep Textiles Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Q Jan » Refugee status » Discretionary leave to enter or remain Supporting Teaching and Learning » Exceptional leave to enter or remain » Indefinite leave to enter or remain Preparing to Work in Schools and Colleges Level 1 Award (NCFE) Q Sep, Feb » Humanitarian protection Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2 Award (NCFE) Q Sep, Feb » The husband, wife, civil partner or child of any of the Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep, Feb above Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 3 Certificate (NCFE) Q Sep » Ukrainian Family, Homes or Extension Schemes » Afghan ACRS and ARAP Schemes » Asylum Seeker (resident 6 months+) Call 020 8583 6000 for the full eligibility criteria 24 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 25 Fees and concessions Some of our courses are automatically free, and some individuals can learn on any Case Study course for free, depending on their level of income. Mary Luz Calabia Parra Please see the information below and if you have any Mary embarked on her journey with us in 2022 when further questions, contact the team. her son was just one year old. Her goal was to obtain the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification, enabling her to work in childcare by the time her son Free Courses Entitlements: Fees: starts full-time school. All English and maths qualification If your course has fees and you do not Mary began by studying ESOL E2 Reading to develop courses (including GCSE if you do meet the criteria above, you need to pay her English skills. She quickly gained confidence and, not already have a grade A*-C/Grade all of your fees before your course in the second semester of the same year, completed 4 or higher), Essential Digital Skills starts. ESOL E3 Speaking and Listening, as well as a vocational E3 course in childcare. Qualifications and Level 3 Free Courses Continuing to enhance her English proficiency, Mary achieved ESOL E3 Reading for Jobs are free for those who don’t yet We accept debit/credit cards. and is currently pursuing an E3 Writing course. By consistently improving her have them. English, she progressed to the next level of her vocational course, earning the Please note, you are still liable London Living Wage Earnings Caring for Children Level 1 Award in 2023 and expected to complete the Caring for course fees even if you withdraw Threshold (currently £25,642.50 for Children Level 1 Certificate in July 2024. from the course. Refunds of full fees are annually): only given if… Alongside her studies, Mary volunteers in a nursery setting. “My Childcare Entry Level 3 tutor advised me to gain as much practical experience as possible Individuals who are unemployed, » A class is cancelled by the Service and while studying, as it would aid my coursework. She, like all my tutors, was employed or self-employed are fully there is no suitable alternative nurturing, caring, and supportive, truly wanting the best for me. Each week, the funded for the cost of their learning. You nursery where I volunteer enquires about what I’ve learned in class and tries to will need to show recent proof of income » You are unable to attend for medical implement it in their setting.” (no more than 3 months old) when you reasons and have an appropriate enrol e.g. wage slip, Universal Credit or medical certificate. In addition to her vocational and English studies, Mary has completed courses bank statement. for her wellbeing, such as Pottery for Wellbeing and Stress Management. She Administration, resource, exam and continuously enhances her CV by undertaking CPD courses like Paediatric Out of Work and not in receipt of assessment fees are not refundable. First Aid. Her dedication to reaching her goal of working in childcare is truly benefits: Please see www.hace.ac.uk for our fees inspirational, and the childcare sector will be fortunate to have her! policy. You do not need to pay the course fee “My sister started with HACE before me and recommended taking courses to (for qualifications or essential skills) or develop my English and vocational studies. She began her learning journey at pay only 10% of the course fee (all other Entry Level and finished her studies at Level 2 Teaching Assistant. She is now fee-bearing courses) if you… working in a school and developing her skills in SEND,” Mary shares. “I truly appreciate that HACE provides funding for childcare while I’m studying. This is » Want to be employed, or an excellent opportunity for mothers like me to gain qualifications while raising » Are seeking exceptional support with children.” social integration. 26 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 27 Enrolment Process ASSESSMENT The website is updated with the latest courses for each academic term. 4 You are a learner! We do add additional courses throughout the term or sometimes cancel courses due to enrolment numbers. For the most up to date course Once you have enrolled, your course enrolment will be confirmed by text. A Hounslow Adult and Community Education ✔ information, visit our website coursesearch.hounslow.gov.uk or contact us for more information. account will be created for you to manage your learning. Please note your place on a course is only confirmed when your  enrolment process is complete and a receipt is issued. Some How to enrol step by step  courses are very popular and fill up quickly so please ensure you enrol as early as possible.  1 Select a course Browse through the course listing on pages 14-24, or visit the course search website at coursesearch.hounslow.gov.uk. The  Contact details course information sheets will be available to download for each  ASSESSMENT course on our website or contact us if you would like to discuss Call us on 020 8583 6000. You can visit either one of our main further. ASSESSMENT centres: Meadowbank or 2 Enrolment Kingsley Academy (term time only)  Once you have selected your course, make note of the course name, code and start date. We offer different methods of enrolment, the easiest method to enrol is over the phone.  ✔   Reception opening times ✔ Term-time: Mon - Wed 9am - 8pm, Thurs - Fri 9am - 4.30pm. 3  ASSESSMENT Some courses require an initial assessment. The initial Sat 10am - 12pm. School holidays: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. ASSESSMENT assessments allow us to identify if the course is right for you and understand any extra support you may need. You will need to book and attend an Initial Assessment for the following course types: » Qualifications ASSESSMENT ✔ » » » ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) English and Maths Digital Skills ✔ We run Initial Assessments for the new academic year in July, September and throughout the year. ✔ 28 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 29 Careers and Education: Information, advice and guidance Our service is matrix Support with childcare accredited, and we We have additional funds that you may apply for to help assist with ensure that we provide childcare costs whilst you are studying for a qualification with Learn up-to-date information, Hounslow. Please ask at enrolment for further details. advice and guidance to support your learning Additional Learning Support and career aspirations. We aim to make our courses accessible to everyone and help all our Information and advice learners to achieve. about your learning options If you think that you may need additional support to complete your are available from your course, please notify us at enrolment or discuss with your tutor once course tutor, curriculum enrolled. Your request will be treated in confidence. A meeting will team, and frontline centre be arranged with the Learning Support Team to assess your learning staff. needs. You can ask for information Appropriate support (assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and advice before, during resources or learning support assistant) will be arranged to assist you and after your course. according to your learning needs. If you require career advice, we can refer you to the Support with fees WorkHounslow team, where If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to meet an advisor can provide you all the costs of your course, please ask the staff at the main centre with impartial information, and they will be able to advise you about our Discretionary Learner advice, and guidance. You Support Funding, which is available for certain qualification courses. can access this service by calling 020 8583 6174. For more details see page 34. Online learning We may be able to loan you a laptop and show you how to use it. We can also show you how to set up and use your own device for online learning. 30 | Course enquiries or enrolment: 020 8583 6000 hace.ac.uk | 31  Locations BRENTFORD OSTERLEY 7 Courses may take place HESTON ive 1 CHISWICK 5 Chincilla Dr at one of these venues Be av across the borough. er Beavers sL an Lodge 4 d e lR HOUNSLOW de un Ar 1 Be 3 6 av Beavers er s Community La Lic ne Primary School hfi eld Rd Rd r y 423 bu ISLEWORTH lis Sa Beavers Lodge Salisbury Road, Hounslow TW4 6BE HANWORTH M4 M4 A3 Feltham B4 2 00 55 2 Han wort h Rd BEDFONT 2 A4 Win D E2 Feltham OA dmill Rd TR Brentford ES Eali Library Brentford TW ng R 235, 635, H25 EA Library GR 44 117, 90, H26 oad A2 Tilley Rd Vic T 195, E8 FELTHAM tor HS Hi ia R gh d 235, 237 Half Acre fie 267, N9 HIG ld Rd t hS River Thames 7 Hig Hi gh e ld fi Rd Feltham Library Brentford Library The Centre, High Street Feltham 11F Boston Manor Road, Brentford TW13 4GU TW8 8DW Alexand Hounslow Central M4 3 4 5 6 TH et Hounslow re E Lampton St ra East PA gh Rd Hi RK Bulstrode Rd d W or g Gro ve nf AY a Stirlin Cr A