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Course Guide 2019-2020
Supporting a love of lifelong learning,
for the community, with the community, in the community
Introduction to HAFLS
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service HAFLS are also proud to offer one-to-one
(HAFLS) is part of Hertfordshire County Council. We mentoring support through the Building Better
are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Opportunities Project (details of this project can be
Agency and the European Social Fund to provide found on page 21). This project is funded by The
learning opportunities for adults, young people and National Lottery Community Fund and the European
families across the county. Social Fund Through the Bringing Communities
Together Project we provide English courses to
Our aim is to give all Hertfordshire residents,
those who have been in the UK for 10 years or less
whatever their age or background, the chance to
and are speakers of other languages. Details of this
learn and develop further skills in a safe and
project can be found on page 20.
supportive environment.
The majority of the courses we offer are within this
We offer a wide range of opportunities to adults
course guide. We can be flexible in terms of course
aged 19+ which include courses in the following
length and content in order to tailor these to your
subject areas:
particular need.
• English and Maths
• ICT and Digital Skills We hope that you might find something that is of
• Arts and Crafts interest to you. If you do require any further
• First Aid information please do not hesitate to contact our
• Employability and Work Skills friendly team who will do their best to help you.
• Family Learning Telephone: 01992 556194
• Fitness and Wellbeing
Email: hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk
For those that are aged 16-19 (up to age 24 with an Post: HAFLS, CHO121, Room 328,
EHCP) we offer the Study Plus Programme (see County Hall, Pegs Lane,
pages 22-23 for details). Hertford, SG13 8DF
Learning with us
How to enrol
If you have found a course that you would like to
enrol on, there are 3 ways you can do this quickly
and easily.
Via our website www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hafls
By email hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk
By phone 01992 556194 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Most of the courses in this guide are shown as
being held in one of our learning hubs. These
courses can also be delivered outside of the hub and
these will be led by demand. Please contact us to
find out if a course you are interested in is running
in other venues or look on our social media
channels.
Interested in planning a course for a group?
If you are enquiring on behalf of an organisation and
have a group of people you would like us to provide
the course for, please contact us to discuss your Registration Fees
requirements (most courses require a minimum of
All of our courses aside from the Stained Glass
15 participants).
Mosaic course cost just a £15.00 registration fee.
The Stained Glass Mosaic course costs £25.00 due to
the costs of materials used in this course.
Information and advice
The registration fee is not subject to concession
If you are unsure whether you are choosing the right
rates and remains the same regardless of the length
course, then contact our team who will provide you
or subject of the course.
with information and advice regarding the courses
and how they will help you achieve your goals. The registration fee is not refundable.
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Cancelled Courses Our Partners
HAFLS reserves the right to cancel a course without Whilst the courses within this course guide are
notice. In this instance all course related fees will be provided directly by us at HAFLS, we also
refunded in full. subcontract to trusted partner organisations across
Hertfordshire.
Equality and Diversity
Quality
Our courses are open to everyone aged 19 and over,
(16 for our Youth programme) as we are committed HAFLS quality monitors provision to ensure it meets
to ensuring that all learners are provided with an the requirements of Ofsted and the Education and
equal opportunity to learn and achieve, regardless of Skills Funding Agency. However if you do have any
age, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, concerns or issues please raise them with us so we
pregnancy and maternity, disability and marriage. can take action if necessary.
Learners with Disabilities How we use Personal Data
We are able to provide additional support to our HAFLS takes your data privacy very seriously. If you
learners where necessary. Please let us know in enquire about learning opportunities with us, we will
advance if you have any individual requirements so only hold your details with your consent and we will
that we can provide reasonable adjustments and remove your details if you ask us to. We will not
ensure you have a positive learning experience. share your details outside of HAFLS without your
permission. If you enrol on a course with us, we will
explain how we use your data at enrolment. We will
Safeguarding keep your data secure.
We strive to provide a safe and supportive
For further information about the use of and access
environment for all our learners. However if you have
to your personal data, details of organisations with
any worries or concerns please let us know.
whom we regularly share data after enrolment,
Our Safeguarding leads are Chantal Lommel, Head information about how long we retain your data,
of Service, Tracey Mortimore, Manager, Pathways to and how to change your consent to being contacted,
Employment, Barbara McDonagh, Adult Learning please contact HAFLS on 01992 556194 or
Curriculum Manager and Lyn Keates, Operations hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk.
and Administration Manager. All can be contacted on
01992 556194
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English, Maths and ESOL courses
We offer both qualification courses in functional skills To ensure you are on the
English and maths at entry level 1, 2 and 3 and also course that is at the correct
functional skills level 1 & 2 . We also offer a selection of level for you, you will be
ESOL courses, which are designed for people who are offered an initial assessment
speakers of other languages. test.
Our Functional Skills English and maths courses will Our ESOL offer includes
teach you the practical day-to-day essentials you need in non-qualification courses to
these subjects and will provide you with a nationally help you improve your basic English skills. If you have
recognised qualification. Functional skills qualifications recently arrived in the UK you can learn about British
are required for many jobs where a minimum GCSE grade culture, UK values, local traditions and our political
is required and also needed for many college courses. system to help you settle in the UK.
Course Name – Functional Skills - English Registration fee: £15
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Monday 23/09/19 9.30am – 12pm Borehamwood Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am – 11.30am Continuing onto
09/09/19 and 16/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19
Monday 23/09/19 12.30pm– 3pm Hemel Hempstead Introduction to Functional Skills
Library This is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
09/09/19 and 16/09/19 Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19
Tuesday 24/09/19 9.30am– 12pm Waltham Cross Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am – 11.30am Continuing onto
10/09/19 and 17/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19
Tuesday 24/09/19 9.30am – 12pm The Campus - Welwyn Introduction to Functional Skills
Hatfield Borough Council This is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am- 11.45am Continuing onto
10/09/19 and 17/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
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Course Name – Functional Skills - English Registration fee: £15
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 24/09/19 9.30am – 12pm ASCEND Gosforth Lane, Introduction to Functional Skills
Watford This is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am – 11.30am Continuing onto
10/09/19 and 17/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19
Wednesday 25/09/19 9.30am – 12pm Stevenage Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am -11.30am Continuing onto
11/09/19 and 18/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19
Wednesday 25/09/19 12.30pm – 3pm Stevenage Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
11/09/19 and 18/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19
Wednesday 25/09/19 12.30pm – 3pm Laurance Haines School, Introduction to Functional Skills
Watford This is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
11/09/19 and 18/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19
Wednesday 25/09/19 9.30am – 12pm ASCEND, Gosforth Lane, Introduction to Functional Skills
Watford This is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am – 11.30am Continuing onto
11/09/19 and 18/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19
Friday 27/09/19 9.15am – 11.45am Andrew Lane School, Introduction to Functional Skills
Cheshunt This is a 6-week course starting on 27/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.15am – 11.15am Continuing onto
13/09/19 and 20/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 08/11/19
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
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Course Name – Functional Skills - Maths Registration fee: £15
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Monday 23/09/19 12.30pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
09/09/19 and 16/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19
Monday 23/09/19 12.30pm-3pm Hemel Hempstead Introduction to Functional Skills
Library This is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19.
Assessment days: 9.30am – 11.30am Continuing onto
09/09/19 and 16/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19
Monday 23/09/19 12.30pm-3pm ASCEND Gosforth Lane, Introduction to Functional Skills
Watford This is a 6-week course starting on 23/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
09/09/19 and 16/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 04/11/19
Tuesday 24/09/19 12.30pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
10/09/19 and 17/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19
Tuesday 24/09/19 12.30pm-3pm ASCEND Gosforth Lane, Introduction to Functional Skills
Watford This is a 6-week course starting on 24/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Continuing onto
10/09/19 and 17/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 05/11/19
Wednesday 25/09/19 6.30pm – 8.45pm Stevenage Hub Introduction to Functional Skills
This is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.
Assessment days: 6.30pm – 8.15pm Continuing onto
11/09/19 and 18/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19
Wednesday 25/09/19 12.30pm – 3pm The Campus - Introduction to Functional Skills
Welwyn Hatfield This is a 6-week course starting on 25/09/19.
Assessment days: 12.30pm– 2.30pm Borough Council Continuing onto
11/09/19and 18/09/19
Functional Skills
which is a 24-week course starting on 06/11/19
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
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Course Name - Brush Up on your English Registration fee: £15
A non-qualification course which aims to help you improve your basic English skills and gain confidence in using them in
everyday life.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 27/02/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Settling in the UK - ESOL Registration fee: £15
This course is designed for people who have recently arrived in the UK. You will cover topics such as British culture, UK
values, local traditions and political elections.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 16/01/20 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Succeed and Get that Job – ESOL Registration fee: £15
Aimed at learners with English as an additional language, you will learn how to effectively search and apply for jobs. This
course will help you to develop valuable techniques and tips for successful interview performance, learn how to produce
an effective CV, write winning personal statements and meet the requirements of applications.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 27/02/20 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Family Health - ESOL Registration fee: £15
Aimed at learners with English as an additional language, this course will cover important aspects of family health – from
making doctors appointments to understanding basic first aid skills, medicines and prescriptions.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 04/06/20 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
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ICT and Digital Skills
We offer a range of computing courses from Computing for Beginners to Get Blogging. Our courses are held
at a number of venues across Hertfordshire throughout the year.
Course Name - Computing for Beginners Registration fee: £15
An introduction to computing basics covering security (viruses) email, the internet, staying safe online and social media.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 14/01/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - iPads and Tablets made Easy Registration fee: £15
Help and practical advice for navigating the internet, exploring a range of apps and staying safe online.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 17/09/19 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Tuesday 14/01/20 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Learn Word and Excel Registration fee: £15
This is an intermediate level course which will give you confidence in using these programs.Topics include formatting Word
documents, creating posters and using formulae in Excel. To join this course you must have a basic level of computer skills.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 25/02/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Get Blogging Registration fee: £15
Discover how to set up your own blogging account, format your post, add photographs and learn new ways to improve
your writing. Just bring yourself and a laptop or tablet.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 23/04/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Tuesday 02/06/20 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
COMING SOON...Level 1 qualification in ICT. Please contact us for more details
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
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Arts and Crafts
Our Arts and Crafts courses are
designed to improve wellbeing, as
research indicates that learning
something new has a positive impact on
a person’s health. At HAFLS we believe
in the value of learning to develop new
skills and meeting new people as a way
to increase a person's confidence.
Course Name - Scrapbooking Made Simple Registration fee: £15
You will learn how to create a beautiful keepsake scrapbook of memories using a wide range of paper crafting techniques.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 14/01/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Creative Writing Registration fee: £15
Improve your wellbeing by learning a new skill. On this course you will learn about effective methods of writing. Choose
your own theme each session, be it fiction, non-fiction, poetry and more. This course is taught by a published author.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 25/02/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Writing for Pleasure and Profit Registration fee: £15
Aimed at beginners. On this course you will learn how to write for pleasure and maybe even make money from it! We will cover
effective ways to think about writing articles for magazines, papers and more. This course is taught by a published author.
This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.
Course Name - Stained Glass Mosaic Registration fee: £25
A hands-on creative course for beginners that will teach you how to make stunning mosaics from stained glass that
would make beautiful gifts for family and friends.
This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
10 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukCourse Name - Crochet for Beginners Registration fee: £15
Improve your wellbeing by learning a new craft. You will learn the basic crochet stitches, how to read a pattern and how to
use crochet tools to create lovely pieces of work.
This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.
Course Name - Creative Crafts for the Festive Season Registration fee: £15
Explore a wide range of arts and crafts – learn a new technique or use new materials.This course is themed to include
seasonal and festive crafts.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 05/11/19 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Tuesday 05/11/19 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Intermediate Sewing Registration fee: £15
Do you have a sewing machine but need some help using it? We can help. Bring along your sewing machine to this
practical course and learn how to use it to create different projects each week in a fun and friendly environment.
Machines must be less than 2 years old or recently serviced and in full working order. We also have some machines
that you may use during the lesson but these MUST be booked at the time of booking the course to ensure we have
availability.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 05/11/19 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Tuesday 02/06/20 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
COMING SOON...Level 1 qualification in Garment Construction. Please contact us for more details
Course Name - Jewellery Making Made Easy Registration fee: £15
Come and design your very own piece of jewellery. This course is perfect for beginners or those wishing to start a
new hobby.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 23/04/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 11Course Name - Quilting- Sewing for Beginners Registration fee: £15
This course will show you the basic techniques you need to create your own quilted items. You will learn how to cut fabric
accurately into strips and squares, what ‘fussy cutting’ is , how to create a simple block of your choice. Also included is
the technique of ‘quilt-as-you-go’ which is the technique used to create a ‘courtyard’ block as well as exploring how to
create a simple appliqué design.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 17/09/19 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Tuesday 21/04/20 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
COMING SOON...Level 1 qualification in Garment Construction. Please contact us for more details
Course Name - Photography for Beginners Registration fee: £15
Learn how to take great photographs and explore portraiture, still life and action photography in this outdoor-based
course. You will also learn ways to make money from your photographs.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 21/04/20 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 04/06/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
12 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukEmployability and Work Skills
Do you need help finding and preparing for We cater for a range of different learning styles and
employment? Or are you already in a job but would are always happy to discuss your requirements and
like to improve your skills? seek to accommodate them.
Our Employability and Work Skills courses focus on Our courses take place in our learning hubs, local
developing your job search skills and aim to help you businesses, community venues, and schools across
find and get the right job for you. We also offer courses Hertfordshire.
that will help you develop your skills whilst in work.
Course Name - Becoming a Midday Supervisor in Primary Schools Registration fee: £15
A hands-on, practical course to become an effective Midday Supervisor. You will discuss the role and importance of a
Midday Supervisor Assistant, learn a wide range of different indoor / outdoor games and activities and explore behaviour
management and reward strategies.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 17/09/19 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 19/09/19 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 16/01/20 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Becoming a Classroom Helper in Primary Schools Registration fee: £15
This course is a stepping stone to becoming a classroom helper/volunteer in primary schools. It will give you a base of
knowledge on the primary curriculum, and show you how to support children with their learning and school policies.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 05/11/19 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 07/11/19 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 27/02/20 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Becoming a Learning Support Assistant in Secondary Schools Registration fee: £15
Explore skills needed to become an effective Learning Support Assistant in a Secondary School. Topics will include
learning styles, supporting children and young people, policies and getting a job.
This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 13Course Name - Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care Registration fee: £15
Find out more about how the health and social care sector works in the UK in this introductory course. Look at the way
that the industry is structured, the variety of job roles on offer and the importance of communication skills. Also gain an
overview of policies that are central to working in the industry.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 07/11/19 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Introduction to Working in the Film and Television Industry Registration fee: £15
On this introductory course we will look at the way the industries are financed, the technology that is used and the
importance of the audience. We discuss basic creative skills involved in the production of the moving image such as
camera work and editing techniques. We will also look at job roles and transferable skills required to work in the industry.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 23/04/20 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Introduction to Working in Customer Services Registration fee: £15
You will gain an overview of the principles of customer service involving discussion of elements that make up good
customer service, methods for handling complaints and positive ways to deal with difficult customers.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 19/09/19 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 04/06/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Succeed and Get that Job Registration fee: £15
Learn how to effectively search and apply for jobs. This course will help you to develop valuable techniques and tips for
successful interview performance, learn how to produce an effective CV, write winning personal statements and meet the
requirements of applications.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 27/02/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 23/04/20 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
14 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukCourse Name - Public Speaking and Presentation Techniques Registration fee: £15
Boost the quality of your professional or social presentations by looking at ways to engage your audience, use speech
structure, intonation and positive body language.
This course is run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide this course to.
Course Name - Level 1 Award in Skills for Business and Administration Registration fee: £15
This course will provide you with a broad introduction to the business and administration sector. It will equip you with an
underpinning knowledge and the skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. It is
designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to secure employment in business and administration
or other related sectors.
The course runs for a duration of one day per week for 10 weeks and sessions last 4 hours per day.
The venues and dates for this course are to be confirmed. Please call for details 01992 556194.
Course Name - Assertiveness and Communication Skills Registration fee: £15
This course aims to develop your confidence through exploring personal values, attitudes to change, assertiveness and
sources of inspiration.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 19/09/19 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 07/11/19 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Developing Self-Esteem and Resilience Registration fee: £15
Helping you to look at life’s challenges in a new, helpful and future-focused way. This course will help you to identify and
then begin to work your way through emotions that may have held you back, to help change your perspective of your story
and move ahead with renewed resources to cope.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 16/01/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Boost your Confidence Registration fee: £15
This course will help you identify strategies for increasing your confidence levels, recognising your own values, skills and
abilities and using lateral thinking to see the strengths in your weaknesses.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 07/11/19 9.30am-11.30am Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 16/01/20 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 15Family Learning
Our Family Learning courses enable you to support your Interested in
children with their learning. Our courses can be taught with hosting our
the adult and child learning together for part of each session Family
or as an adult-only course that includes activities to carry out Learning
at home. This delivers learning benefits for both adult and
courses?
child as it provides valuable one-to-one time whilst learning in
a fun way. You will gain confidence, new knowledge and skills Please
for yourself and also ways to support your child’s learning and contact us
wellbeing. To get the most out of these courses you need to and we will
have a conversational level of English. Courses will be tailored work in
according to the age of the children. We offer courses for Early partnership
Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and 2. with you to:
All of our courses come with information and advice on • Plan which courses
possible next steps towards further learning or support into we can offer in your area
and to whom
new or different employment.
• Assist with bookings and all the necessary paperwork
Our courses are run in partnership within our Learning Hubs,
Family Centres, Schools and Community Centres across • Market and promote courses
Hertfordshire. • Deliver a course to any particular focus you may have
Please contact us for more information about opportunities in • Review courses and help families progress
your area.
Course Name - Family English Registration fee: £15
Ideas and activities for supporting your child with reading, writing, phonics, speaking and listening.
This is an adult-only course aimed at parents with children in nursery and reception.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 14/01/20 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Family Maths Registration fee: £15
Ideas and activities for supporting your child with a range of maths topics such as numbers, addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, fractions and shapes and measurements. Topics will depend on the age of the children'.
This is an adult-only course aimed at parents with children in nursery and reception.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 25/02/20 10am-12pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Tuesday 02/06/20 9.30am-11.30am Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
16 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukCourse Name - Computing for Families Registration fee: £15
Use computers and tablets together with your child to increase your knowledge of the latest apps and social media. Be
more aware of staying safe online and gain confidence to use computers and technology as a family. When run in a
community venue time will be allowed to collect children from school.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 21/04/20 2pm-4.30pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Family Coding Registration fee: £15
Suitable for children from reception to Year 6. This course aims to familiarise you with a coding programme which is
suited to creating interactive applications with multimedia content. Then use your skills to create animations and a basic
game. When run in a community venue time will be allowed to collect children from school.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 02/06/20 2pm-4.30pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Inspire to Write for Key Stage 2 Registration fee: £15
With the support of a published author, you will develop confidence in helping your child’s literacy skills by exploring the
world of short story and poetry writing.
These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.
Course Name - Story Sacks Registration fee: £15
A great way to inspire families with learning through stories. Develop reading, writing and listening skills and work with
your child to create activities related to a favourite children’s story.
These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.
Course Name - Story Telling Registration fee: £15
Learn together, support your child’s reading skills, and explore different ways of telling and reading stories to make them
fun and interesting.
These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.
Course Name - Creative Crafts Registration fee: £15
Explore a wide range of arts and crafts – learn a new technique or use new materials.This course is themed to include
seasonal and festive crafts.
These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if you
have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 17Course Name - Family Language - ESOL Registration fee: £15
Ideas and activities for supporting your child with reading, writing, phonics, speaking and listening but for speakers for
whom English is not their first language.
These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if
you have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.
Course Name - Family Mindfulness Registration fee: £15
Learn how mindfulness can help you and your child to work together to reduce your stress levels, to take time out
together and to re-train your brains to deal with life’s challenges both at home and outside it.
Find out how to: • Enhance your mental health
• Connect better with those around you
• Focus your mind and reduce brain chatter
• Lower your stress levels
• Help you both to develop resilience and self-compassion
• Help to reduce the likelihood of mental health difficulties in childhood
These courses are run on a demand-led basis. Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in this course or if
you have a group of people you would like us to provide these courses to.
First Aid Courses
HAFLS offer various first aid courses to
help you cope with medical emergencies
at home and work.
Course Name - First Aid Registration fee: £15
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (10 hours)
Emergency First Aid at Work (10 hours)
Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)
First Aid at Work (18 hours)
Registration Fee £15 plus £10 for the book and certificate
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
18 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukFitness and Wellbeing
Join in some of our Fitness and Wellbeing courses to find out ways of coping
with the challenges that life presents whilst keeping fit and staying healthy.
Course Name - Mindfulness Registration fee: £15
Learn how to wake up to life and to live with greater intensity, greater clarity and find more fulfilment in your everyday
experiences. You will learn techniques to help you reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Thursday 19/09/19 1pm-3pm Stevenage Hub 5 weeks
Thursday 04/06/20 1pm-3pm Waltham Cross Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Healthy Living Made Easy Registration fee: £15
Improving health with some key ‘life-hacks’. Each week will include a new recipe to try at home, some light exercise and
many other topics such as sleep, learning and relaxation techniques.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 17/09/19 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
Course Name - Get Smart, Get Fit Registration fee: £15
On this course you will be able to try different types of exercise - from Box-Fit to Pilates. Suitable for people of all abilities
who want to improve their fitness and wellbeing but are unsure about what type of exercise would be suitable. All age
groups are welcome.
Start Date Time Venue Duration
Tuesday 25/02/20 1pm-3pm Borehamwood Hub 5 weeks
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 19Bringing Communities Together
BRINGING COMMUNITIES BRINGING COMMUNITIES
TOGETHER 1 TOGETHER 2
The Bringing Communities Bringing Communities
Together 1 project is a project Together 2 is a project working
that provides English courses with schools and Family
for Romanian, Polish, Urdu, Centres that teaches English to
Gujarati and Bengali speakers parents who have been living in
from the South-Asian continent the UK for 10 years or less. The
who have been living in the U.K project is running in Three
for 5 years or less. Rivers, Watford, Hertsmere,
Broxbourne, Welwyn and
It is being delivered in
Hatfield.
Hertsmere, Stevenage, Watford,
Welwyn and Hatfield. These Courses will run at different
courses will improve your English; speaking, times throughout the year; these courses
listening, reading and writing. These classes will improve your English but also include
will also include information on: information on:
• Your local community • How schools work
• Public services • Helping with homework
• Available support • Services and support in your
local area
This project is delivered by
HAFLS partners and courses This course is delivered by
are organised and run HAFLS partners in the local
depending on demand at community.
different times and venues. To find out more about this
To find out more please call project please call:
HAFLS on: 01992 556194. 01992 556194
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
20 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukBuilding Better Opportunities in Hertfordshire
The Building Better Opportunities programme is funded jointly by The National Lottery Community Fund
with match funding from the European Social Fund. It aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and
unemployment, such as poor physical or mental health, homelessness, addiction and much more.
There are three strands to the programme:
STRIVE YOUTH
This is the Support and Transition routes into FUTURES
Volunteering and Employment (STRIVE) in Herts The Herts Youth
project. Futures project will
If you have previously tried to find employment and support young
the support you had was not successful then this people furthest from
project could be for you. We provide tailored support the workplace to
to your interests and needs, helping you move into improve
sustainable employment, volunteering or education. employability and
To join this project, you must be aged 19+ and be enter training or
either registered unemployed or be economically work.
inactive. Herts Youth Futures
offers one-to-one support
MILE to help you get to work out
The Money Information for better Living and your training or job goals
Employment in Herts (MILE in Herts) project aims through involvement in regular fun
to support adults with general debt issues, people activities such as a youth club, sports
requiring support to move to Universal Credit and club or creative groups.
people who have problems with travel to take
To join this project you must be aged 15-19 (21 if you
advantage of employment opportunities.
are a care leaver or 25 if you are a young adult with
To join this project you need to disabilities) from Hertfordshire and currently not in
• Live in a household where no one works education, employment or training.
• Require support to move onto Universal Credit
And you'll need to be:
• Long term unemployed
• Struggling with debt issues.
If this applies to you then get in touch.
Fees are correct at the time of publishing but may change during the year.
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 21Youth Programme - Study Plus (16-24)
This practical course will develop key skills and lead to qualifications
English Health &
STUDY Work
Functional Wellbeing
PLUS Skills Skills
Experience
Problem
Teamwork Career
Solving
Skills Planning
Skills
Resilience
Communication Enterprise First Aid
&
Skills Skills Certificate
Confidence
Maths Money
Employability
Functional Management
Skills
Skills Skills
Our courses are for 16-19 year olds and 20-24 year olds with an
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications but learners must be able to use English and
maths at Entry Level 2 as a minimum.
Qualifications available: Functional Skills in English (Entry Level 2 to Level 2)
Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 2 to Level 2)
Level 1 Award in Employability Skills
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Progression after the course: Our learners apply and progress onto college courses, traineeships,
apprenticeships, further learning and employment.
How to apply: Contact the Study Plus team at HAFLS now on: 01992 556194 to register
your interest.
Alternatively, email your enquiry to: hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk and we
will get in touch with you.
For the latest list of course dates and venues look on our website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses
22 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukStudy Plus
Programme
The Course: We specialise in helping
and supporting young people who may
not have previously achieved their
goals in education to re-engage in
learning and start achieving their
personal goals. Our group sizes are small
‘‘ ‘‘
to help give students the best possible
chance of achieving and building confidence
Study Plus Dates and Locations
through developing new skills and making
friends. New programmes will be starting
in September 2019 and January 2020
in Bedwell, Stevenage.
Attendance is 3 days a week 9.30am-4pm
Hear from our Learners
I’d say "Do it because at I highly recommend this
first you may think it’s an course. It's not too long nor
average college but it’s a whole too short, you will be whole-
family. You come here thinking somely supported throughout the
‘I’m just going to learn maths and entirety of the course. The groups are
English’ but you learn so much more. As not large, people are always friendly and
there’s a small amount of people and so you welcoming so if you're worried about
come out of your shell. If people are meeting new people this isn't alike to a big
considering Study Plus they should class where groups segregate, everyone
100% do it, the tutors are extremely supports each other, and I guarantee
accepting. It’s the best thing I’ve no matter how much disbelief you
been able to do. have, you will progress in
XS some way.
SH
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 23Feedback from our Learners
“The tutor, Dionne makes it fun and
enjoyable. Time goes too quickly”
Donna, a learner on our Jewellery for
Wellbeing course at the Stevenage
Hub.
"Thank you for
being so
unbelievably
accepting of me.
I never thought
I would ever fit in
and feel part of a
team! Thank you for
being the start of everything"
Study Plus Student
"I was very, very anxious and nearly didn’t go
through the door. But I did, and they were
absolutely lovely and I met some wonderful
people there. It’s given me a lot more confidence;
I wouldn’t have spoken to you a year ago."
Maria Bunker, Winner of an Adult Achievement Award
24 01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.ukAdult Achievement Awards
Outstanding learners were honored at the
Hertfordshire Adult Achievement Awards held at
Hatfield House. Many of the learners had
successfully completed courses under difficult and
challenging circumstances. Among the people
whose work were celebrated were learners who
completed courses in English, maths, health and
wellbeing or skills for work.
Winner of the ‘Overcoming Challenges’ award,
Miguel, 45, from Watford, successfully completed the
‘Boost your Confidence’ course while coping with a
debilitating medical condition. He said “Before the
course I wasn’t in a great place. I was unemployed,
depressed and really struggling with my condition.
My wife found out about the course, while looking for
something to build my confidence and get me back
into work”.
Winner of the Progression Award was a single mum
of five, Katie from Hemel Hempstead, who
completed the Employability Course.
Katie’s tutor said, “As soon as Katie stepped into the
classroom you could tell she felt happy and
comfortable and it was wonderful to watch her grow
in confidence.”
After the course Katie secured a part-time role with
a travel company which she really enjoys. She has
also joined the Open University studying sociology
with a view to getting a degree in psychology and
criminology and ultimately becoming a forensic
psychologist.
01992 556194 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk 25Lynsi Hayward-Smith Chair of the HAFLS Advisory Board Lynsi Hayward-Smith is the Director of Cambridgeshire County Council Adult Learning and Skills Service as well as being the Chair of the HAFLS Advisory Board. As Chair of the Advisory Board Lynsi's role, is to offer support to the management team in all aspects of the work and to ensure that every learner has a high quality experience. Lynsi supports the HAFLS mission to meet the needs of learners across the county and particularly those who have the least opportunities to benefit from the growing prosperity in Hertfordshire. “HAFLS activity not only benefits individuals, but also their families and the communities of Hertfordshire and I am pleased to be able to support the work of the service” Chantal Lommel Head of Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service Chantal has been a teacher and manager in Adult Education for 17 years. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in assessing and teaching people with dyslexia and she is a trained therapeutic counsellor with a Master’s Degree as a therapist. Her whole career in education has been focused on creating and providing suitable learning opportunities to young people and adults with a variety of barriers to learning. Her work ethos is based on working in partnership with local organisations, charities and offering life chances to those who need help re-engaging with learning or with their communities. “The job market is more competitive than ever. As an adult, it can be tough taking the first step back into education, especially if you struggle with a long-term health problem or disability. It is also hard to get back to learning if you have taken a break to raise a family, to look after someone else or if you have recently lost your job. Learning something new can boost your self-esteem and help you meet new people. There are a number of different routes back into education specifically tailored to suit adult learners. I hope that you will find something of interest in this course guide to help you start or get back on your learning journey.”
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service
CHO121, Room 328, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8DF
01992 556194
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/haflscourses hafls@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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