Courses & Student Information

1 101226 776000 | | & Student Information2017/18 September - JulyCHANGE YOUR LIFE! RESIDENTIAL ADULT 126/06/2017 14:032 @northerncollege /northerncollegeContents3 Welcome to Northern College5 English & Maths13 Humanities19 Information Technology25 Social Sciences31 Health, Social Care, Wellbeing & Parenting35 Community Development & Leadership40 Frequently Asked Questions42 226/06/2017 14:04301226 776000 | | College is an adult, residential college providing educational opportunities for people aged 19 and over. The college has been graded as outstanding by Ofsted.

2 The college is set in the extensive grounds of Wentworth Castle, and is a site of outstanding historical, botanical and environmental interest. Learners come from all over the country and we specialise in bringing people back into education, building confidence to proceed and the study and life skills necessary to get the best from a programme of learning. Learners often find that the experience of undertaking a short, intensive period of residential education is life changing. Ofsted says the college has realised its ambitious vision of providing outstanding adult residential and community education and helped to empower and transform the lives of individuals, families and communities.

3 Welcome to Northern 326/06/2017 14:044 @northerncollege /northerncollegeCourses Courses in this booklet are grouped into three kinds. BEGIN Courses act as an introduction to the subject and are suitable for those wanting to start studying that area. DISCOVER Courses go into more depth while SUCCEED Courses are usually accredited and offer a qualification in that subject you are still not sure what course is suitable for you, you can contact Student Services who can help you make decisions about the Courses that would best suit your needs. Student Services can be contacted by phone on 01226 776000 from Monday to Friday You can also discuss possible progression routes with your tutor whilst on a course and often apply directly for a follow-up course .

4 Admissions and Enrolment DaysThe college has a number of admissions and enrolment days where you can come to get advice and receive an immediate decision on your application. This year, the admissions days are: Wednesday 6th September 2017 - Friday 19th January 2018 - Wednesday 14th March 2018 - Friday 11th May 2018 - Sunday 8th July 2018 - FeesTuition fees vary for Courses . You will find the fees alongside the name of the course . Some Courses are free for all and most will be free for learners on certain types of benefit.

5 You may qualify for free Courses and this can be discussed with the Student Services 426/06/2017 14:04501226 776000 | | & MathsFREEC ourses!BEGINDISCOVERSUCCEED Finding Your Level in English [Free]Mon 18 - Wed 20 SeptWed 10 - Fri 12 JanWed 25 - Fri 27 AprThis course is aimed at people who feel they are just starting out in English. Try out different types of English in a relaxed and fun environment, build your confidence in using English and find out what follow-on Courses are right for you. This course is useful for students to find out whether they are ready to take a Functional English qualification.

6 Introduction to Creative Writing [Free]Wed 6 - Fri 8th SeptWed 7 - Fri 9 FebMon 23 - Wed 25 JulImagine what it would be like to write something of which you are proud! This course is aimed at those who want to write imaginatively but need to know how to start. Or to those who maybe have written a little and want to know how to improve. There will be an optional opportunity to share work with other members of the group. Open to those who have no or few formal qualifications. Mindfulness for Creative Writing [Free]Wed 18 - Fri 20 OctWed 21 - Fri 23 FebWed 16 - Fri 18 MayWed 11 - Fri 13 JulStop.

7 Look. See. Hear. Feel. Be. Immerse yourself fully in the richness of this present moment to develop your creative writing skills. Draw on your senses, our beautiful college surroundings and your own life experiences to inspire your writing and self-expression. This course will use an introduction to some basic mindfulness practices to help us connect with the flow of our own creativity, as we write. 526/06/2017 14:046 @northerncollege /northerncollege Creative Writing Around Northern [Free]Wed 13 - Fri 15 DecFri 16 - Sun 18 MarFri 29 Jun - Sun 1 JulThis course is designed to develop your writing skills further, ideally following on from Introduction to Creative Writing.

8 The course is aimed at making the most of the wonderful environment both in and around the college to inspire you to express yourself! Be creative with the pen in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! Spell With Confidence [Free]Wed 29 Nov - Fri 1 DecWed 11 - Fri 13 AprThis course is ideally suited for beginners or for anyone who struggles with spelling. Come and learn new ways to improve your spelling using a range of fun activities, including exploring ways on a computer! Punctuate With Confidence [Free]Wed 11 - Fri 13 OctWed 31 Jan - Fri 2 FebThis course is ideally suited for beginners or for anyone who struggles to punctuate correctly.

9 Come and explore the use of punctuation in writing. Make sense of the mysteries of punctuation with a little creative writing to help develop your skills. Grammar With Confidence [Free]Wed 8 - Fri 10 NovWed 7 - Fri 9 MarThis course is ideally suited for beginners or for anyone who struggles to use grammar correctly. Explore the use of grammar in writing and how it can be used effectively in creative writing. Punctuate, Use Grammar and Spell Well [Free]Mon 11 - Wed 13 DecMon 30 Apr - Wed 2 MayMon 18 - Wed 20 JunThis is a course for those people who wish to improve their basic writing skills in order to be able to work towards getting formal qualifications.

10 It combines skills learnt in previous Courses . It is also a perfect course to apply for if you are just starting out! There will be a variety of stimulating exercises and entertaining games which will help you to grasp those difficult rules: Which apostrophe? Where do speech marks go? Is it there, their or they re? How do I write good English? At the end of the course , you will have the opportunity to write a short piece which will hopefully showcase all or at least some of the skills learnt. It s never too late to improve these skills and this course will help you whenever you have to 626/06/2017 14:04701226 776000 | | Speaking & Presenting Yourself With Confidence [Free]Fri 22 - Sun 24 SeptMon 6 - Wed 8 NovMon 15 - Wed 17 JanMon 12 - Wed 14 MarMon 23 - Wed 25 AprFri 8 - Sun 10 JunThis is a course for those who may know how to write it but not how to speak it!