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LEARNING
THAT LASTS
Course Guide 2021
www.stockton.gov.uk/slss | 1
Welcome to Stockton
Learning and Skills Service
The last year has been challenging for many people but we are
here to support you whether you want to learn a new skill, meet
new people, get a new job, improve your health and wellbeing, start
volunteering or set up your own business. Whatever your situation
we have a range of courses which will help you.
Safe Learning
Although we have had to temporarily close our doors, many of our learners have continued
with their studies online in new and innovative ways. These courses have been so successful
that we are increasing the range of our online offer. We are also adapting some of the courses
that would traditionally be delivered in the classroom to include some distance learning that
you can do at a place and time convenient for you. You will see within this guide that all of
our courses include ‘remote learning’, this means that we will support you to work remotely
during these national restrictions. You will be fully supported to
complete your learning programme and achieve any qualifications
which you may have already started. We are committed to offering
a safe learning environment for our learners and staff so you can
be reassured that our learning venues when opened will meet
government and health and safety requirements.
Rated as a good provider
by Ofsted 2018.
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Careers, Advice and Guidance
Stockton Learning and Skills Service holds the Matrix standard.
This is the quality standard which measures the provision given
to support you in your choice of career, learning, work and life
goals. We want all of our learners to be successful in their own right
whichever area of learning they choose to study. Every learner
studying with us will be eligible for a personal session where they
will be given information, advice and guidance on the course they
are taking part in. The session will also help identify where you can
progress in the future and you will be given a personalised career
plan to help you achieve your career aspirations.
For this year we will also be offering online sessions where possible.
As part of our careers support offer, all learners are entitled to have:
• Courses and training programmes designed to
support your development
• Personalised life and career plans to support
your goals
• Impartial information, advice and guidance
• Access to employment initiatives with dedicated 1:1 support
If you need extra help in any of our classes we
can discuss your needs and agree a support plan.
Financial support for childcare, transport or
additional costs may be available on some courses.
For further information please contact 01642 527904.
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LEARNING FOR WORK
We offer a wide range of free courses that support individual
learners to get into work. We also offer courses that will help you to
build on existing skills and knowledge and help you progress in the
workplace or set up your own business. Some of our courses this
year will be delivered partly or fully online in the comfort of your
home, as well as in the classroom.
Case Study
Roula Kheder Alsheikh is a Syrian refugee who joined the Stockton
Learning and Skills Service Level 2 Community Interpreting course
hoping it would give her the right skills to find employment.
The Community Interpreting course enables speakers of other languages
to develop the language and skills necessary to work or volunteer as
Interpreters in the Community. Learners are also encouraged to volunteer
with local organisations to practice their skills and gain hands on
experience.
Roula said: “Our tutor Alison encouraged
us to volunteer to help grow our confidence
and skills. She told us about a volunteer
opportunity at a charity called Happy Baby
Community Support which works with
isolated individuals. I took up the opportunity
to volunteer and I was able to use my skills
and knowledge in real life situations.”
Roula now lives in London and works as
a Volunteer Coordinator at Happy Baby
Community. She added: “The Community
Interpreting course really gave me a platform
to be able to use my language skills to help
people in the Community and I now have a job
that I love.”
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Employability
We have a longstanding history and a wealth of experience in helping our learners prepare
for the jobs market. We have a wide range of support, initiatives and courses available to help
you gain the skills and qualifications needed to enter employment or advance your career.
Security - Retail & Door Supervisor
There are 5 core elements as part of our employability offer.
They are:
• Access to a range of adult learning courses to gain vital skills
and qualifications
• Apprenticeship opportunities to gain workplace skills and qualifications
• 1:1 support through the Youth Employment Initiative to those aged 29 and under and not
in education, employment and training
• 1:1 support through the Routes To Work programme
for those aged over 30 with barriers to employment
• Access to personalised and impartial Careers
Education Information, Advice and Guidance to
help you choose the right path to achieve your
goals.
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.stockton.gov.uk/slss
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This five-week course will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge needed to
succeed in the security industry.
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive Level 1 Certificate in Retail
Knowledge and Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private
Security Industry. Plus Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operative Public Space
Surveillance within the Private Security Industry.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Security - Retail & Billingham 5 Weeks Mon - Fri 09:30 - 16:30 19/04/2021
Door Supervisor Community Centre 07/06/2021
18/06/2021
16/07/2021
Employability - Fast Forward
We offer a free full career support service tailored to meet
your needs. Whether you are long term unemployed, new to unemployment or require
bespoke advice on careers or further training, we are here to help.
You will learn how best to sell yourself to a potential employer by assessing your skills
and qualities and how best you can highlight them. The topics you will cover include;
how to compile a well written C.V, Digital Skills, Communication Skills, Local Labour Market
Information and one to one career advice and guidance. This five day course could be just
what you need to help you get back on the employment ladder.
Some of theses courses will be delivered online depending on current government guidance.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Employability - Billingham 1 Week Mon - Fri 09:30 - 14:30 Starting soon. Register
Fast Forward Community Centre your interest online
at www.slss.ac.uk/
fastforward
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Rapid Response Interview Techniques
This course is designed to support unemployed job ready individuals who need to
develop skills for an online interview process. The course will include how to prepare and
use notes during an interview, presentation skills including personal and environment
preparation and mock interviews with feedback. The course is offered in easy to digest,
two hour sessions and will equip you with the tools you need to jump straight back into
work.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Rapid Response Billingham 2 hours x Mon - Thurs TBA Starting soon. Register
Interview Community Centre 4 days your interest online
Techniques at www.slss.ac.uk/
rapidresponse
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
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Maths & English
“Functional skills are practical skills in English and mathematics that allow individuals
to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and work.” Department for
Education and Skills.
We deliver FREE Maths and English courses from beginners up to Level 2 leading to
nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications. Get the support you need with our
friendly, experienced, specialist tutors. No matter what your ability or starting point, we
have a course to suit you.
Please call 01642 527904 for an informal chat and to book
a skills check before enrolling on any of these courses.
Maths & English - Beginners - Entry Level 3 Functional Skills
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Beginners Maths Billingham 18 Weeks Monday 13:00 - 16:00 Starting soon. Register
Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
English Entry 3 18 Weeks Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30
Centre book a skills check.
Functional Skills
Maths Entry 3 18 Weeks Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Functional Skills
Maths & English - Level 1 Functional Skills is comparable to GCSE
grades 1 - 3
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Maths Level 1 Billingham 18 Weeks Monday 9:30 - 12:30 Starting soon. Register
Functional Skills Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
English Level 1 Centre 18 Weeks Monday 13:00 - 16:00 book a skills check.
Functional Skills
English Level 1 18 Weeks Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Functional Skills
Maths Level 1 18 Weeks Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30
Functional Skills
8 | www.slss.ac.ukLevel 2 Functional Skills is comparable to GCSE grades 4+
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
English Level 2 Billingham 18 Weeks Monday 18:00 - 21:00 Starting soon. Register
Functional Skills Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
English Level 2 Centre 18 Weeks Thursday 9:30 - 12:30 book a skills check.
Functional Skills
Maths Level 2 18 Weeks Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00
Functional Skills
Maths Level 2 18 Weeks Friday 13:00 - 16:00
Functional Skills
Introduction to Creative Writing
Are you a natural storyteller or fancy writing a novel?
Creative writing lets you express your thoughts, feelings
and emotions in writing. This course will teach you how
to get the best out of your writing with like-minded people.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Introduction to Remote Learning 6 Weeks Wednesday 18:00 - 20:30 21/04/2021
Creative Writing 09/06/2021
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.slss.ac.uk | 9Computing and Digital Skills
We offer a wide range of free courses suitable for all ages and abilities. You will gain skills
for use at home and work as well as the opportunity to gain qualifications that employers
require.
We can arrange an informal chat and skills check prior to enrolling to ensure that you attend
the correct course at the correct level. Please call for a informal chat prior to enrolling.
Computers for Absolute Beginners
If you are a complete beginner and have never used a computer before then this is the
course for you. You will learn how to switch a computer on and off, how to use a keyboard
and mouse, as well as basic internet and email skills.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
IT for Beginners Billingham 18 Weeks Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00 Starting soon. Register
Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
Centre book a skills check.
Digital Skills Entry 2 - Entry 3
If you already have some basic IT skills and know how to use a mouse and keyboard, then
the following courses will help to further your knowledge of using the internet, email and
internet safety. You will also be introduced to the basics of Microsoft Office applications
such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. You will also learn
basic file management skills to help you save and locate your files easily.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
IT Entry 3 Billingham 18 Weeks Thursday 13:00 - 16:00 Starting soon. Register
Functional Skills Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
Centre book a skills check.
10 | www.slss.ac.ukDigital Skills Level 1 - Level 2
If you wish to develop your computer skills further for home and work, then these
courses are a mixture of classroom and online study with the option of gaining a
qualification. Functional Skills ICT courses at Level 1 and Level 2 include; basic IT skills, file
management, internet, email, health, safety and security, word processing, spreadsheets
and PowerPoint. Database is introduced at Level 2.
We also offer IT User Courses (ITQ) which cover word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint
and improving productivity. Database is introduced at Level 2. These courses run for
the entire year so if this is something you would be interested in make sure to enrol for
September 2021.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
IT Level 1 Billingham 18 Weeks Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30 Starting soon. Register
Functional Skills Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
IT Level 2 Centre 18 Weeks Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 book a skills check.
Functional Skills
IT Level 1 18 Weeks Monday 9:30 - 12:30
Functional Skills
IT Level 2 18 Weeks Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Functional Skills
Introduction to Microsoft Office
This 5 week course is designed to give you a taster into the different applications of
Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Access. If you wish to further develop
your skills in a particular application then there is opportunity to progress onto one of
our improvers courses.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Introduction to Billingham 5 Weeks Friday 13:00 - 16:00 Starting soon. Register
Microsoft Office Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
Centre book a skills check.
Microsoft Excel
Are you interested in learning Microsoft Excel? Choose from our list of Excel courses to
quickly become an expert, improve your performance and make yourself more valuable.
Our courses range from beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. From entering and
editing data, learning useful valuable functions, to generating pivot tables and charts
integrated into a user interface dashboard. We have a course to suit your needs.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Excel for Billingham 5 Weeks Thursday 9:30 - 12:30 Starting soon. Register
Beginners Community Centre/ your interest online at
Stockton Business www.slss.ac.uk and to
Intermediate Excel Centre 5 Weeks Thursday 9:30 - 12:30 book a skills check.
Advanced Excel 5 Weeks Thursday 9:30 - 12:30
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.slss.ac.uk | 11Level 2 Award in Food Safety
This course will prepare existing employees or anyone hoping to work in a catering
environment with the requirements of food safety in this industry. The course will provide
information on relevant laws, safe cleaning and disinfection, temperature control, safe food
storage, pest control, avoidance of food poisoning and the importance of personal hygiene.
Learners will also be informed on current requirements to combat spread of COVID-19.
After successful completion of a multiple choice assessment at the end of the course,
learners will receive a certificate.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Learning & Skills Billingham 1 day Monday 09:15 - 15:15 26/04/2021
Level 2 Award in Community Centre
Food Safety
Stockton Business 1 day Monday 09:15 - 15:15 28/06/2021
Centre
Café Experience
This course is designed to provide learners with experience of working in a real café
environment. During the course learners will develop skills in all aspects of working in
a hospitality and catering environment. On completion they will have the opportunity to
progress to the café customer service skills course.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Café Experience Billingham 6 weeks Wednesday 09:30 - 14:30 21/04/2021
Community Centre
2 weeks Wednesday 09:30 - 14:30 09/06/2021
Marketing for Businesses and Beginners
During this 6-week course you will identify marketing strategies employing social media
campaigns using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. How to research keyword optimisation
for websites, blogs and posts. The course will also cover presentation skills including
graphic design, photography and branding. This course will walk you through the many
free and paid traffic acquisition frameworks to bring visitors to your website.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Marketing for Billingham 6 weeks Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30 20/04/2021
Businesses and Community Centre
Beginners Remote Learning 6 weeks Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30 08/06/2021
Social Media - The Basics
Do you want to know more about the basics of social media for your business? This
workshop will help you understand how social media can be used to help your business.
This course may be useful to join prior to the Marketing for Businesses for Beginners.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Social Media - The Remote Learning 5 weeks Thursday 18:00 - 20:30 20/05/2021
Basics 01/07/2021
12 | www.slss.ac.ukSupporting Teaching and Learning
These courses are ideal for those of you who want a career working in school, either in
nursery, key stage one or key stage two with SEN specialisms. It’s interesting, good fun but
hard work at the same time. At the end of the course you will feel you have developed both
academically and professionally.
If you want to work with children in your local community, this is the perfect way to start on
your journey to being a professional. You will learn how children learn and develop, how to
support them both socially and emotionally by being part of a team and working together.
Supporting Teaching and Learning is ideal for those who are looking for a career working in
school either in nursery, key stage one or key stage two with SEN specialisms.
You will learn how children learn and develop, how to support them socially and emotionally
by being part of a team and working together.
The next start date for this course is September 2021. To add your name to our waiting list
email Learning.skills@stockton.gov.uk or call 01642 527904.
Level 3 Certificate in Education & Training
This qualification is for those who work, or want to work as teachers and trainers in the
further education and skills sector. This Level 3 award is an introduction to teaching
that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and
training, how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions and how to assess and give
constructive feedback.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date Fee
Level 3 Certificate Remote 14 weeks Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 September Starting soon.
in Education & Learning 2021 Register your
Training interest online at
www.slss.ac.uk/
training
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.slss.ac.uk | 13Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is a great way to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to get into many careers. They combine work, training and study, allowing you to ‘earn while you learn’. There are many different apprenticeships available across a wide range of industries and for a wide variety of job roles. As a paid employee, apprentices develop workbased skills alongside their studies. There are no student fees - your training costs are funded by the government and your employer. It’s an ideal option if you have a clear idea of the career path you want to follow, providing you with practical, on-the-job training alongside classroom-based learning. You will receive valuable hands-on experience working whilst you learn, which helps you progress in your working life and is a great option for getting on the job ladder or supercharging your career. An apprenticeship can also be a cost-effective and beneficial approach to upskill within your current role if you are already employed to support your professional development and future career opportunities. Here at Stockton Learning and Skills Service we work with a wide range of employers and are pleased to offer apprenticeships from Level 2 up to Level 5 in the following areas: • Business Administration • Customer Service • Team Leading • Management and Leadership • Early Years • Children, Young People and Families • Adult Care Worker • Lead Adult Care Worker For more information please contact Mike Elliott on 01642 528764 or email michael.elliott@stockton.gov.uk 14 | www.slss.ac.uk
Distance Learning
We offer a wide range of distance learning courses where you can
gain Level 2 nationally recognised, accredited qualifications. The
courses are designed to be studied in the comfort of your own
home or as part of your continuous professional development.
Many courses are fully funded meaning they can be free to study.
You need to be aged 19 years or over by 31 August 2020 and to
have lived in the UK or EU in the last 3 years to be eligible. The
length of course is a guide to how long it should take to complete.
Level 2 Certificate
Prevention and Control of Infection (Award)
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
Care and Management of Diabetes
Nutrition and Health
Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings
Equality and Diversity
Principles of End of Life Care
Dementia Care
Counselling Skills
Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties
Retail Operations
Principles of Care Planning
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Information, Advice or Guidance
Falls Prevention Awareness
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Understanding Autism
Team Leading
Customer Service
Business Administration
Common Health Conditions
Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children
Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Cleaning Knowledge and Skills
Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
Event Planning
Lean Organisation Management Techniques
www.slss.ac.uk | 15Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
Digital Skills in Employment
Behaviour that Challenges in Children
Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
Allergy Awareness
Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
Caring for the Elderly
Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
Self harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Special Education Needs and Disability
Warehousing
IT User Skills
For further course information please see our website www.slss.ac.uk
or contact us at
distance.learning@stockton.gov.uk
YEI
The Youth Employment Initiative is available to those aged 16 - 29
living in the Tees Valley and currently not in education, employment or
training.
The programme offers a holistic approach to removing barriers and
providing practical support and training to gain employment, including
sector specific training and apprenticeships.
One-to-one support is given by a dedicated YEI coordinator within the
Learning and Skills team. As well as helping individuals access training
courses the coordinator can also help with CV writing, job applications
and preparing for an interview process. For those not quite ready for
job application, opportunities are sourced for volunteering and building
confidence and self-esteem. Financial support can also be accessed to
provide clothing for interviews, work, travel, childcare and equipment.
For more information please call the
YEI Team on 07387 241854.
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
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Tees Valley Routes to Work programme has been extended for another year due to its success in its first three years. The programme will now offer support to unemployed people across the region until 31 March 2022, after surpassing its expectations and targets of engaging with 2,500 people and getting 375 back into employment by the end of March 2021. The programme supports those most distant from the job market on the path to a successful career and back into employment. Since its start in 2018 it has supported almost 3,000 people and helped nearly 600 back into employment across the Tees Valley. Routes to Work is funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority and DWP and delivered by Local Authorities. What support do we offer through Routes to Work? To support you on your journey back into employment we offer a one-to-one support service with dedicated Key Workers and CEIAG Officers to help you navigate your way through job searches, interviews, CV writing along with a range of other services that can help you break down any barriers that are preventing you from getting back into work. Our support includes: • Access to personalised careers, education, information advice and guidance • Support and training to gain both soft skills and employability skills • Up to 2 years support from a dedicated Key Worker • Additional 12 month support once you are in work • Help with the cost of uniforms and PPE equipment • Help with DBS checks • Financial support for employer and trade training • Financial support towards travel to work costs and appropriate work clothing • Signposting and support to access services such as; housing, welfare advice, substance misuse 18 | www.stockton.gov.uk/slss
Who is the
Stockton
Routes to Work
project for?
Those who are currently unemployed are
entitled to receive a 1-1 session with our
CEIAG Officers. Our CEIAG Officers will
offer information and advice in regard to
training and employment and signposting
where required.
To take part in a full programme of support
from Routes to Work you must be:
• Aged 16 – 29 and unemployed (Routes
to Work will ensure you are offered
the most appropriate support, this may
mean your support will be delivered
by one of our partners. If this is the
case you will receive a telephone call
advising you of this).
• Aged 30+ and unemployed for 2 years
or more.
Or aged 30+ and unemployed for
more than 13 weeks with personal
circumstances that have resulted in a
barrier to finding employment.
To apply visit www.slss.ac.uk/
routestowork
www.stockton.gov.uk/slss | 19LEARNING
FOR LIFE
We offer a range of free courses designed to provide essential skills whether you are
looking to help your children with their homework, volunteer in the community, improve
your health and wellbeing or increase your confidence. Classes are small, friendly and
welcoming to new learners and the majority of classes can be joined throughout the year.
This year some of our courses will be delivered partly or fully online, at home or in the
classroom.
Amazing You
In a relaxed friendly environment, you will participate in a range of creative and holistic
activities aimed at improving self-esteem and confidence.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Amazing You Billingham 6 weeks Thursday 10:00 - 14:00 22/04/2021
Community Centre
2 weeks Thursday 10:00 - 14:00 10/06/2021
Art for Wellbeing
This course is suitable for learners of all levels and will introduce you to painting with a
range of different mediums using subjects of your choice. You will also explore the work
and techniques of different artists and experience the therapeutic benefits of producing
original artwork.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Art for Wellbeing Billingham 6 weeks Friday 09:30 - 12:00 23/04/2021
Community Centre
2 weeks Friday 09:30 - 12:00 11/06/2021
20 | www.slss.ac.ukMind, Body, Soul
This course will introduce individuals to techniques and activities that will help you
understand your personal wellbeing needs. In a supportive group setting you will
experience the benefits of creative activity including art, writing, mindfulness and the
relationship between food and mood. This course is suitable for anyone experiencing
isolation, reduced confidence and poor physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Mind, Body, Soul Billingham 6 weeks Friday 10:00 - 12:00 23/04/2021
Community Centre
2 weeks Friday 10:00 - 12:00 11/06/2021
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.slss.ac.uk | 21Let’s Talk and Read
This course is ideal for those who enjoy reading, some of the books
selected will be available to read from the libby app. Learners can
login to an interactive discussion of chosen books and will be able
to participate in additional creative activities linked to the subject
chosen literature.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Let’s Talk and Read Remote Learning 6 weeks Thursday 13:00 - 15:30 22/04/2021
Baking Basics
Learn all the skills required to produce delicious home baked
products. Understand the techniques of a range of ingredients to save
money and bake for family and friends.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Baking Basics Billingham 6 weeks Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00 20/04/2021
Community Centre
2 weeks Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00 08/06/2021
One Pot Cookery
Why not learn how to cook a healthy nutritious meal using one pan,
quickly and economically with minimum washing up?
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
One Pot Cookery Billingham 6 weeks Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00 21/04/2021
Community Centre
2 weeks Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00 09/06/2021
6 weeks Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 20/04/2021
2 weeks Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 08/06/2021
22 | www.slss.ac.ukStockton History
This course will develop a range of research techniques using primary and secondary
sources including census returns, maps and directories. Research will concentrate on
Stockton High Street and the river providing information on historical events of the town
and borough.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Dates
Stockton History Billingham 6 weeks Monday 10:00 - 12:30 19/04/2021
Community Centre
Remote Learning 6 weeks Monday 10:00 - 12:30 07/06/2021
Supported Life Skills
This course includes a range of practical activities to support
individuals to develop skills necessary for independent living. It is
suitable for people who require assistance with everyday life but
want to gain confidence and independence by learning skills such
as basic cooking, home safety, personal hygiene, washing and
ironing and health and fitness. Everyday use of maths, English and
improving communication skills are embedded in all activities.
Course Name Length Day Time Start Date
Supported 12 weeks Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 Register
Life Skills your interest
online at
www.slss.
ac.uk
Prevention of Infection Workshop
This workshop is appropriate for anyone wanting to understand
how to protect themselves and others in a workplace or home
environment. The course will identify how chains of infection occur
and appropriate control measures. It will also inform on safe waste
disposal and cleanup of spillage and appropriate use of PPE.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Prevention of Billingham 1/2 day Thursday 13:00 - 16:00 06/05/2021
Infection Workshop Community Centre
For more information visit www.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.slss.ac.uk | 23ESOL IELTS preparation class Do you need to take an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam? Have you tried repeatedly and not made progress? Our course prepares participants for all parts of the IELTS exam: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking modules. It focuses on teaching the skills and techniques required to sit the test. Community Interpreting Community Interpreting courses are an excellent first step to pursuing a career in interpreting or a way to develop your skills for volunteering in the community. These courses are suitable for bilingual people and high level ESOL learners. To register your interest visit www.slss.ac.uk/esol To register interest for ESOL or Community Interpreting please call 01642 527916. 24 | www.slss.ac.uk
Family Learning
Family Learning courses are developed in partnership with
Schools, Family Hubs and Community groups to provide learning
opportunities for parents and carers of children. A wide range of
provision is available to support with positive parenting, helping
your child with learning and the health and wellbeing of your family.
Some courses provide sessions for parents/carers and children to
work together. Adults can also progress to other courses to develop
new skills or refresh on previous learning. All courses are FREE so
look out for information about Family Learning in your children’s
schools, Family Hubs and Community venues.
Positive Parenting
This is a 6 week, blended course aimed at supporting parents and
carers with parenting techniques to positively enforce and foster
good behaviour. Topics covered will include; four recognised
concepts of positive parenting, analysis of current and inspirational
parenting style and food linked to behaviour. It will also cover
setting boundaries including; managing bad behaviour and the
importance of developing confidence and self-esteem through
effective parenting.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Positive Parenting Remote Learning 6 weeks Friday 9:30 - 12:00 23/04/2021
Keeping Up With The Children - Maths
This blended course is designed to help parents and carers of year
1-6 primary school children understand methods currently used in
Primary schools for the teaching of maths. A variety of topics will
be covered including language of maths and expected outcomes in
each year. Sessions will also cover methods used to teach addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division at each stage and any other
topics identified such as fractions. Follow on courses in specific
topics will be identified during the initial 6-week course.
Course Name Venue Length Day Time Start Date
Keeping Up With Remote Learning 6 weeks Friday 9:30 - 12:00 11/06/2021
The Children -
Maths
For more information visitwww.slss.ac.uk or call 01642 527904
www.slss.ac.uk | 25COURSE FEES
Where a course fee applies to a funded course, there will be no
fee for learners in receipt of:
•
Job Seekers Allowances (JSA) (inc partner where claim is joint)
•
Employment Support Allowance in the work related activity
group (ESA)
•
Universal Credit (work group, work related requirement, work
preparation or work-focussed interview organised by JCP)
•
A low wage (£17,004.00 or less gross annual salary). Three
months wage slips or current employment contract stating gross
monthly or annual wage must be submitted as evidence.
Where a course fee applies to a funded course the following
groups are able to claim approx. 50% remission of full fee. (Fee
band-subsidised) Those in receipt of:
• Council Tax Benefit - Not including sole occupancy allowance
• Housing Benefit
• Working Tax Credit
• Pension Guarantee Credit
• Universal credit
• Contribution based Employment and Support Allowance
• The unwaged dependents (as defined by the Department
for Work and Pensions) of those listed above.
Advanced Learner Loan
19+ Advanced Learning Loan
If you are aged 19 or over and you’re planning to study at Level 3, 4, 5
or 6 you may qualify for a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan.
For further information on learner loans visit the Student Loans
website www.gov.uk/advancedlearnerloans.
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By Phone
If you are unable to enrol online please call our Customer Services
Contact Centre 01642 527904
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5pm
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Stockton
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Stockton
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