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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
BEGINNERS ARTS COURSES
BASIC SEWING
Sewing class for beginners where you will learn a range of
sewing, crafts and design skills recorded in a portfolio.
L553C Friday 1–3.30pm
‘L’ courses are supported by Leeds City Council for Leeds
Metropolitan area residents over 19 years old. They are
designed for independent learners who would like to learn
new skills in the arts. These courses are held in our fully
equipped customised workshops. You must have an IAG
appointment. Please contact the Centre.
Supported Arts Courses
We have limited places for people with learning difficulties/
disabilities on Supported Art courses. Please contact the Centre
for for further information.
ART COURSES PREFIXED ‘L’ £52 (R:£18 A:£6).
ALL COURSES 8 WEEKS AND START WEEK BEGINNING 20 APRIL
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED).
OILS
A course for beginners wanting to learn the basics of oil
painting using safe water mixable oil paints.
L500C Tuesday 10am–12.30pm
ART MIX
A creative mix of painting, drawing and print sessions.
L540C Friday 10am–12.30pm
CRAFT MIX
Try different crafts including pottery, jewellery and batik.
L542C Wed 10am–12noon
10 weeks
JEWELLERY
Learn the basic techniques for simple jewellery design and
making.
L530C Tuesday 1–3pm
10 weeks
POTTERY
Have a go at basic techniques using clay and glazes.
L517C Friday 1–3pm
10 weeks
BATIK – BEGINNERS
Learn the art of batik using traditional methods. Visually
stunning fabrics created using hot wax and cold dyes.
L555C Friday 10am–12noon
10 weeks
SEWING – STEP UP
You will learn a range of sewing, crafts and design skills. You
will also use commercial sewing patterns.
L552C Friday 10am–12.30pm
QUILTING & PATCHWORK
Learn the basic techniques and styles to convert your ideas
into reality.
L554C Thursday 1–3.30pm
CREATIVE WRITING – INTRO
What makes a short story, a poem or a script? Suitable for
beginners.
L601C Wednesday 1–3.30pm
CREATIVE WRITING – STEP-UP
An intermediate class exploring characterisation, structure
and other skills in a variety of literary forms.
L602C Wednesday 10am–12.30pm
DRAMA BASICS
Drama for people who want to have a go. Games, exercises
and fun held in a safe and friendly environment. No
experience necessary.
L608C Friday 1–3.30pm
FINDING YOUR VOICE
For people who would like to build confidence in singing.
Learn simple vocal, breathing and rhythm exercises to
develop your voice. Learn new songs as a group. Beginners
welcome.
L630C Monday 1–3pm
£42 (R:£15 A: £5)
HAND DRUMMING
Refreshing, relaxing, invigorating fun – drumming is good
therapy for everyone. For beginners or experienced. Drum
loan is available or bring your own.
L625C Thursday 6–7.30pm
£40 (R:£12 A: £3)
FAMILY POTTERY
Create wonderful pots to take home in our well-equipped studio.
L572C Tuesday 4.30–6pm
10 weeks Adult/Child £6 each plus membership fees for adults
Children 5–14 years – max 2 per adult
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
THE ARTS AT SWARTHMORE
STAINED GLASS
Surprise yourself! Design and make a beautiful stained glass
panel to decorate your own home in ten weeks, discover the
joys of glass fusing, slumping and draping inclusions. It’s a
fascinating colourful world of glass.
565C Monday 6.30–8.30pm
567C Wednesday 6.30–8.30pm
10 weeks £111 (R: £87 A: £63)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL COSTS ON
SOME COURSES.
FANTASY ART AND ILLUSTRATION
A course for those who share an interest in drawing fantasy
art in its various forms.
501C Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm
10 weeks £102 (R: £79 A: £55)
WATERCOLOURS
An opportunity develop the skills and techniques needed for
successful painting with watercolours.
505C Thursday 1–3pm (intermediate)
10 weeks £102 (R: £79 A: £55)
PORTRAITURE
This carefully constructed course will improve your abilities
to record what you see and aid your progress as an artist.
506C Wednesday 1–3pm
10 weeks £131 (R: £106 A: £81)
LIFE DRAWING
Working from the life model, develop your drawing skills;
explore many different media and techniques and find
creative inspiration.
507C Tuesday 6.30pm–8.30pm
509C Wednesday 6.30–8.30pm
10 weeks £123 (R: £99 A: £76)
508C Monday 10am–12.30pm
510C Thursday 10am–12.30pm
8 weeks £123 (R: £99 A: £76)
POTTERY
Informal practical courses, developing pottery skills and
technical knowledge. Beginners welcome.
518C Monday 6.30–8.30pm
519C Tuesday 10am–12 noon
520C Tuesday 1–3pm
521C Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm
10 weeks £111 (R: £87 A: £63)
POTTERY ON SUNDAYS
Mixed ability in a well equipped studio. Informal practical
course to learn at your own pace. Set over five Sundays.
524C Sunday 10am–3pm
5 sessions £111 (R: £87 A: £63)
Dates 19 April, 17 May, 7 June, 21 June, 5 July
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JEWELLERY
Working on tutor led pre-set exercises or personal projects
you can use our well-equipped workshop to develop your
skills and awareness of contemporary jewellery. Beginners
welcome.
533C Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm
535C Thursday 6.30–8.30pm
10 weeks £111 (R: £87 A: £63)
PRINTING
Learn and develop techniques in printing – including
etching, block print and silk screen – in a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere. All materials are safe and non-toxic. The course
is for both beginners and those with some experience.
545C Tuesday 1–3.30pm
8 weeks £111 (R: £87 A: £63)
FELT MAKING
Come and experiment with a range of felt making
techniques using wool fibres to create your own unique
work. Techniques will include wet felting, needle felting,
nuno and felting onto fabrics as well as creating your own
3D vessel. Experiment adding your own embellishment to
your pieces using stitch, fabrics, ribbons and beads.
556C Thursday 6–8pm
10 weeks £103 (R: £79 A: £55)
SCULPTURE
You will be taught the skills and processes to realise your
plans, how to manipulate many different materials, and
how to improve and develop your problem solving skills and
creative thinking that can be applicable in all walks of life.
547C Thursday 6.30–8.30pm
10 weeks £111 (R: £87 A: £63)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VOICE
Improve your singing skills and boost your confidence in
singing in a supportive and friendly environment. Discover
techniques and exercises to build range, tone and control of
your voice in a healthy way.
631C Monday 6–8pm starts 20 April
8 weeks £77 (R: £58 A: £39)
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
DRAMA WORKSHOP
For beginners and people who have acted previously.
Improvisation, script-work and games with occasional
performances.
609C Thursday 7.35–9.35pm
10 week £34 per term
WEEKEND AND WEEK COURSES/EVENTS
LOOK RIGHT, DRAW RIGHT
Intensive 5 day drawing course aimed at people
who have always believed they can’t draw. Using
experimental techniques expounded by the award
winning book ‘Drawing from the Right side of the Brain’,
you will see your skill improve over the week.
584C Monday to Friday 10am–3pm
13 April – 17 April
5 days £102 (A/R: £79)
ONE DAY ON THE WHEEL
An opportunity to try throwing on the potters wheel in
a friendly and fun environment. Perfect for beginners as
well as those with experience.
580C Saturday 13 June
5 hours 10am–3.30pm £51 (A/R: £39)
STAINED GLASS WEEKEND
Design and create a small sun catcher or panel to hang
in front of a window. You’ll be learning how to cut &
break glass, use lead and how to solder.
587C Saturday & Sunday 13 &14 June 10am–3pm
8 hours £80 (A/R £61)
WEEK OF OILS
590C Monday to Friday 3–7 August
5 days £45 10am–3pm
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE DAY
A day of guided practices for those with some
experience of mindfulness.
865C Saturday 10am–4pm 20 June
5 hours £36 A/R £27
CUSHIONS AND CURTAINS
Learn basic curtain-making techniques and make
a cushion to take home with you. This course is for
anyone with basic sewing machine skills who wants to
save money making their own soft furnishings.
596C Saturday 10am–4pm 20 June
Fee £36 (A/R £27) plus max £8 for materials on the day
CREATE A UNIQUE FELTED BOWL OR VESSEL
A one day workshop, in which you will learn the art of
creating a 3D piece of felting, using the resist technique.
Using the highest quality merino wool you can create
a stunning bowl or vessel. In the afternoon session
you will be able to practice this technique further by
creating another bowl or by producing a 3D flower
brooch.
598C Sunday 10am–4pm 21 June
Fee £36 (A/R £27) plus max £8 for materials on the day
NUNO FELT AN ELEGANT SCARF
A one day workshop of ‘Nuno Felting’ – a Japanese
felting technique!
You will be manipulating a small amount of wool fibre
through a fine base weaved cloth making an elegant,
soft and floaty scarf.
599C Sunday 10am–4pm 17 May
Fee £36 (A/R £27) plus max £8 for materials on the day
ALEXANDER DAY WORKSHOPS
Improve physical wellbeing through increased
awareness of balance, posture and movement in
everyday activities.
854C Saturday 10am–3pm 13 June
4 hours £29 A/R £22
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Introductory course that will give you some techniques
that will benefit overall health and wellbeing. It can
help relieve stress, tension, fatigue, headaches and
sinusitis.
867C Saturday 10am–3pm 13 June
4 hours £29 A/R £22
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
HEALTHY LIVING
LANGUAGES
ALL START WEEK BEGINNING 20 APRIL UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE.
COURSES PREFIXED ‘L’ £51 (R: £17 A: £5).
ALL COURSES 8 WEEKS AND START WEEK BEGINNING 20 APRIL
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
TAI CHI
803C Monday 6–7.30pm
10 weeks £72 (R: £54 A: £36)
YOGA
805C Wednesday 5.45–7.15pm
10 weeks £72 (R: £54 A: £36)
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Improve physical wellbeing through increased awareness of
balance, posture and movement in everyday activities.
810C Tuesday 6–7.30pm
811C Monday 3.30–5pm
8 weeks £58 (R: £43 A: £29)
HERBALISM
An introduction to Herbal Medicine, it’s health benefits and
practical use in day to day life.
L875C Tue 6.30pm–8.30pm
10 weeks £52 (R:£18 A £6)
HERBALISM – STEP UP
Anyone who had finished ‘Herbalism for beginners’ course
and wants to learn further about Herbal Medicine and
helping themselves to a naturally better health.
876C Monday 6pm–8pm
10 weeks £96 (R:£72 A £48)
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness helps relaxation and general wellbeing.
Experience some simple techniques that you can use in
everyday life and find out more about this increasingly
popular subject.
814C Thursday 6pm–8pm
10 weeks £96 (R:£72 A £48)
ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK
SPANISH – BEGINNERS
Learn the basic e.g. directions, shopping, ordering food etc.
L421C Tuesday 10–12.30pm
SPANISH – BEGINNERS
Learn the basic e.g. directions, shopping, ordering food etc.
L422C Monday 6–8.30pm
SPANISH – CONTINUING BEGINNERS
Course for those who have completed one term or have
some basic knowledge.
L423C Tuesday 12.30–3pm
SPANISH – INTERMEDIATE
L427C Wednesday 1–3.30pm
SPANISH – INTERMEDIATE 2
L425C Thursday 1.30–4pm
SPANISH – ADVANCED
L426C Thursday 10.30am–1pm
ESPANOL EN MARCHA
L428C Wednesday 10am–12.30pm
FRENCH – BEGINNERS
Learn the basic e.g. directions, shopping, ordering food etc.
L430C Thursday 10–12.30pm
FRENCH – IMPROVERS
For those who have completed three terms of study
L436C Tuesday 3.15–5.45pm
FRENCH – INTERMEDIATE
For those who have completed a minimum of six terms of
study
L437C Monday 1.30–4pm
SIGN LANGUAGE
L402C Wednesday 12.30–3pm – Beginners
8 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5)
L401C Wednesday 10–12pm –Improvers
6 weeks £31 (R: £10 A: £3)
Sign up for a range of fun
taster sessions to improve your
wellbeing between 13–19 June.
Look out for more details on our
website or at the Centre.
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
COMPUTER COURSES
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
Suitable for Improvers. Gain confidence and develop skills in
Photoshop Elements 8. Develop a wider range of tools
& techniques in Photoshop for repairing, enhancing,
retouching and toning photos. Go at your own pace to
explore further specialist tools
L269C Monday 5–7pm
L273C Wednesday 1–3pm
A small, friendly programme of workshops and courses to
suit your level and interests. From non-scary short courses
for complete beginners, to full level 2 qualifications, plus a
host of interest-based courses.
Before you join a computer class you need to meet with an
Advice and Guidance worker. Please contact Reception to
arrange an appointment.
IMPORTANT: YOU MAY ONLY JOIN THE COURSE IF YOU ARE ABLE
TO ATTEND FOR THE FULL 10 WEEKS. SOME OF OUR COURSES ALSO
INCLUDE ACCREDITATION FOR WHICH YOU WILL BE ASKED TO
COMPLETE A PORTFOLIO/FILE OF EVIDENCE. YOU WILL BE GIVEN
HELP AND SUPPORT TO DO THIS.
FEES: 10 WEEK £52 (R: £18 A: £6) INCLUDES A PRINTING ALLOWANCE.
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH IT
Suitable for complete beginners. A gentle introduction to
using a computer. Develop mouse and keyboard skills and
have a go at basic word processing and Internet searching.
L254C Monday 4–6pm
L255C Tuesday 10–12noon – over 55s
L256C Friday 10–12noon
MOVE IT ALONG
Suitable for improvers. A project-based introduction to using
ICT in everyday life. Including use of digital cameras, sending
photos by email, researching on the internet and word
processing.
L253C Wednesday 1–3pm
TANGLED WEB…
Suitable for Improvers. Start to make sense of and improve
Internet surfing. Set up an email account: sending, replying
and forwarding. Uploading and downloading attachments
and photos. Locating these files on your computer.
L275C Monday 10–12 noon
PICTURE IT
Suitable for Improvers. Use a digital camera or scanner,
transfer images to a computer and learn the basics of image
editing using PhotoShop to crop, rotate, re-size, re-position
and remove red eye etc.
L270C Monday 1–3pm
L271C Wednesday 3.15pm–5.15pm
DESIGN BY MAGIC
Suitable for Improvers. Using MS Publisher and ready-made
design layouts you will create fancy cards, fliers, certificates
and business cards etc.
L267C Thursday 12.30–2.30pm
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WHAT A SITE!
Never created a website and want to give it a go? During this
beginners course you will create your first simple website.
Gentle introduction to creating webpages, understanding
HTML, and hyperlinks. (Knowledge of MS Word required.)
L274C Friday 1–3pm
STEP UP
Suitable for improvers. New skills for everyday use or a new
job. Learn windows 7 and MS 2010 apps. Also learn a variety
of internet applications including Cloud computing and
Dropbox. You choose the area you wish to improve and work
at your own pace.
L260C Friday 1–3pm
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Get connected with using your mobile phone! Understand
what apps are, download and share photos. Understand
data usage, browsing the web, streaming videos, emails,
social networking and staying safe whilst connected.
L276C Monday 10am–12.30pm
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY DAY WORKSHOP
Introduction to using mobile phones, learn to text, send
emails and use social media on your phone.
291C Saturday 16 May 10am–4pm
5 hours £36 A/R £27
Discover more about
SKYPE DAY WORKSHOP
Do you want to make video and
voice calls to friends and
family local and
internationally?
This gentle
introduction to using
Skype will show you
how to download
skype, send text
messages and share
file/photos.
292C Saturday 6 June
10am–4pm
5 hours £36 A/R £27
you mobile device with
the Mobile Technology
course.
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
TABLETS DAY WORKSHOP
A gentle introduction in finding your way around your
Tablet. Learn to connect to the Internet, emails, Facebook,
skype, twitter etc. gain knowledge of taking and managing
photos and videos as well as understanding Apps.
293C Saturday 13 June 10am–4pm
5 hours £36 A/R £27
WORDPRESS WEEKEND
Two day fast track workshop for beginners to design a
website using Wordpress.
294C Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 May
10am–3pm £58 A/R £45
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE
Strategies to increase self esteem and build confidence in a
safe and relaxed environment with mutual support.
L301C Tuesday 1–3.30pm
L302C Thursday 1–3.30pm
8 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5)
INTRODUCTION TO LIFE COACHING
Take stock a little of what we want more of and less of in
our lives; Learn some techniques which support in creating
things the way we’d like them to be.
L306C Saturday 2, 9 and 16 May
Four hours each session 10–3pm
£31 (R: £10 A: £3)
POSITIVITY WORKS
Provides practical & effective tools that helps to make the
most of our lives & ourselves.
L308C Thursday 3.15–5.15pm
10 weeks £51 (R: £17 A: £5)
COUNSELLING COURSES
For further information visit our website:
www.swarthmore.org.uk
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS
For those who wish to learn initial counselling skills and
understand some key counselling concepts.
313C Tuesday 6–9pm starts 21 April
10 weeks £144 non accredited
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Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
COUNSELLING COURSES STARTING
AUTUMN 2015
Days and times to be confirmed.
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS – LEVEL 2 (CSK–L2)
This qualification is for candidates who want to learn
counselling skills to help and support others, either in a
voluntary or employed capacity.
Application form and further details will be available
from our website.
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING STUDIES – LEVEL 3 (CST–L3)
This course is intended for those who want to take the
next step towards becoming a qualified Counsellor.
Applicants for this course must have undertaken a
Certificate in Counselling Skills e.g. CPCAB’s Certificate
in Counselling Skills. (CSK L2). Applicants may also apply
with an equivalent qualification of at least 75 learning
hours. Applicants should be at least 19 years of age.
Application forms are available from our website.
For further details contact the course tutor.
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 0113 243 7987 (counselling course office)
DIPLOMA IN PERSON-CENTRED THERAPEUTIC
COUNSELLING (TC-L4)
Day and times to be confirmed after the Easter holiday
This professional qualification enables successful
trainees to practice as qualified therapeutic Counsellors
in a counselling agency.
Applicants for this course must have completed both
CPCAB’s Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK L2)
and CPCAB’s Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
(CST L3) or their equivalent with at least 150 learning
hours. Applicants should be at least 19 years of age.
For further information or an application form, please
contact course tutors:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 0113 243 7987 (counselling courses office)
The information contained in this leaflet is, as far as
possible correct at the time of going to print but may be
subject to change for unforeseen reasons. Swarthmore
reserves the right to amend or cancel courses. All
courses run subject to enrolment of minimum numbers.
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
PROGRESSION AND
EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT
SUPPORTED COURSES
FREE
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE – ONE TO ONE SERVICE
Access to individual support, information, advice
and resources to help you make choices about skills careers,
work and life, including help with CV’s and interview skills.
Groups Sessions available on request.
Tel: 0113 243 2210 to make an appointment.
WORK CLUB
FREE
Drop in sessions that give support in looking
for employment. With the support of qualified
advisers you can gain support in job search,
improving CV and interviews skills. Wednesday 1–3pm.
SKILLS FOR LIFE
Limited spaces available-please contact the Centre as
soon as possible to arrange an appointment. FREE daytime
childcare is available for both English & Maths workshops.
ENGLISH AND MATHS WORKSHOPS
English and Maths classes are available throughout
the week, day and evening. We offer ‘Functional skills’
qualifications and Open College units. Please contact the
Centre to arrange an interview before enrolling on Maths,
English or ESOL classes.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (ESOL) COURSES
English for every day life and work.This course is for people
who have want to improve both language and literacy skills.
124C Wednesday 1–3pm
8 weeks £77 plus £4 membership fee. Starts 22 April.
Contact Reception for an appointment.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (ESOL) COURSES:
LEEDS HOME & AWAY
Eligibility rules apply*
For people who have ESOL skills at below Entry 3 and general
education below level 2.
Get to know Leeds and the local area. Improve your spoken
English. We will talk about travel, shopping etc and places of
interest in and around Leeds.
L127C Tuesday 10am–12noon
9 weeks £44 (B: £14 A: £3) plus membership fee
Starts 21 April.
Contact Reception for an appointment.
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We have a range of courses appropriate for people with
learning difficulties and/or disabilities who require learning
support in the classroom. Limited spaces available – please
contact the Centre for an appointment as soon as possible.
JOINING A COURSE
Please enrol at least 2 weeks before your chosen course is
due to start. Courses will be cancelled unless a minimum
enrolment is achieved in advance.
Swarthmore is a not-for-profit charity and cannot confirm
receipt of your enrolment form unless a stamped address
envelope is included.
You are welcome to ring the Centre to confirm receipt, if
preferred. We cannot accept enrolments without payment.
ENROLMENT BY POST
You can apply by post for non-funded courses (not pre-fixed
by the letters ‘F’, ‘L’ or ‘N) ’by downloading an enrolment
form from our website. If you are enrolling by post and wish
to claim a concession you will need to include proof of your
benefit (please see ‘concessions’ section on pages 16–17).
For enrolment on funded courses (pre-fixed by letters ‘F’, ‘L’
or ‘N’) see below.
ENROLMENT ONTO ‘F’ ‘L’ OR ‘N’ COURSES
These courses are subsidised through public funding
and personal enrolment is encouraged as advice and
guidance is essential.
‘F’ courses for 16 year olds and over
‘L’ and ‘N’ courses for 19 year olds and over
‘L’ courses are supported by Leeds City Council for Leeds Metropolitan
area residents, priority given to those living in disadvantaged areas,
people not in employment and/or in receipt of benefits, those with
low skills, no qualifications, disadvantaged groups or individuals with
specific needs eg lone parents, BAME groups, adults with LDD.
Eligibility rules apply for the above courses.
Eligible to those ordinarily resident in the UK with no
restrictions under immigration laws on periods of
stay. Those who have been in the country less than 3
years will need to bring a passport and other relevant
documents e.g. marriage certificate.
Please note: you may enrol on up to two ‘L’ courses. For any
additional courses you may be able to join a waiting list.
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
ENROLMENT AT THE CENTRE
Now until 27 March
Monday–Thursday 9am–7.30pm
Friday
9am– 3pm
Monday 30 March to Wednesday 1 April
Monday–Thursday 9am–4.30pm
Friday
9am – 3pm
Thursday 2 April
9am–7pm
(Open day 10.30am–1.30pm & 5–7pm)
(If you intend to enrol on Open Day please see below
regarding claiming a concession)
Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April closed
Wednesday 8 April to Friday 10 April
Monday–Thursday 9am–4.30pm
Friday
9am–3pm
From 13 April onwards
Monday–Thursday 9am–7.30pm
Friday
9am–3pm
Other closures
Monday 4 May, Monday 25 May, Tuesday 26 May,
Friday 17 July
CONCESSIONS
Important: refer to the grid opposite to find if a concession
is available on your course. If you meet the criteria and wish
to claim a concession you must provide recent evidence as
detailed below each time you enrol. If you are enrolling by
post you must include a photocopy.
Evidence required
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> Job Seekers Allowance – letter from benefits agency dated
within 6 weeks or recent bank statement (JSA booklet not
acceptable).
> Working Tax Credits (household income of less than £15276)
– copy of current award.
> Council Tax Benefit – recent letter (exemptions and
discounts are not classified as council tax benefit).
> Other income based benefit – evidence dated within 3
months or recent bank statement.
> Employment and Support Allowance – a recent letter
from benefits agency dated within 6 weeks or recent bank
statement.
> Pension Guarantee Credit – full award certificate dated
within 6 months.
> Retired and in receipt of state pension – recent benefit letter,
bank statement.
> Full time students – current NUS card.
> Disability Living Allowance – recent benefit letter,
bank statement.
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
Concessions may be available in the following circumstances.
You will need to provide recent evidence when you enrol.
Funding streams
Concessions are allowed
for the following
personal circumstances
Unemployed people in
receipt of:
> Jobseeker’s Allowance
(JSA)
> Employment and
Support Allowance
(ESA – WRAG)
Those in receipt of the
following benefits:
> Council tax benefit
> Housing benefit
> Income support
> Pension Guarantee Credit**
> Employment & Support Allowance
(ESA non-WRAG)
> Incapacity Benefit
> Asylum seeker
in receipt of the
equivalent of an
income based benefit
>
>
>
>
>
Carers allowance
Return to work credit
In Work Credit
Job Grant (recent)
Mortgage Interest Run On
> Disability allowance
> Retired and in receipt
of state pension
Full time students
Swarthmore Courses
leisure
funded by
courses
the SFA or
LCC
Course code Course
without a
code
prefix
prefixed by
L or N
A
A
A
A
none
A
R
none
R
R
R
none
Courses
funded by
the SFA
Course
codes
prefixed
by F
D
You may
be entitled
to a
concession
if you are
looking for
work.
This is
subject to
funding
rules.
Please ask
for info
at your
interview.
none
none
R
R
Aged 16–18
none
Not eligible
if born
before
1/8/1994
D
> Learners (aged 19–23)
studying towards their
first full level 2 or 3
qualification.
none
none
This is
subject to
funding
rules.
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Courses start week beginning Monday
20 April 2015 unless otherwise stated
Open Day Thursday 2 April 2015 10.30am–1.30pm
& 5–7pm • Please arrange group visits in advance
MEMBERSHIP FEE
FACILITIES
£4. All courses require this membership fee except day
workshops and weekend courses under 9 hours.
HOW CAN I PAY?
> By Cash
> By Credit Card
> By Switch
> By Postal Order
> By Cheque – payable to Swarthmore Centre with a cheque
card number and expiry date on the back.
REFUNDS POLICY
If you wish to cancel your place on a course, refunds can be
made as follows:
> Cancel prior to the start of the course – minimum of 7 days
notice: full refund including membership fee.
> Cancel less than 7 days notice: refund of course fees only –
no membership fee refunded.
> Cancel after the first session and before the second session
of the course: refund of course fees only less cost of one
session – no membership fee refunded.
> Cancel after second session of the course – no refund.
One Day and Weekend Workshops
> minimum of 7 day’s notice – full refund.
> Less than 7 day’s notice – no refund.
ACCESS AND INFORMATION
Swarthmore is located in a building created by combining
several Georgian houses. The floors are uneven and there
are steps and stairs.
We have a lift giving access from the ground floor to the
basement and there is also a platform lift in the Art Studio –
but there is no lift to the first floor of the building.
Please visit us before enrolling, to ensure that you are
happy with access to your course.
We aim to make courses as accessible as possible and will
relocate them to a downstairs room if we can.
We will try to make information available to you in a way
that suits your needs. Please let us know how we can help.
All courses/times/days may be subject to change or
cancellation.
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CHILDCARE
We offer registered childcare for children from birth to
five years old. Please contact the Centre regarding costs.
CAFE
The Cafe is open Monday – Friday (check for weekend
openings) for delicious drinks, snacks and meals.
Buffets are available by request.
ROOM HIRE
A wide range of meeting rooms is available at very
reasonable rates. Why not combine your meeting with a
delicious buffet!
email: [email protected]
or tel: 0113 243 7980
VOLUNTEERING
Please check the website and Centre notice boards for
vacancies.
COUNSELLING SERVICE
For further information, see the leaflet on Swarthmore’s
notice-board or email:
[email protected]
tel: 07842 108239.
For more detailed information on any of our courses, you can
call at the Centre, tel: 0113 243 2210 or visit our Website:
www.swarthmore.org.uk.
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HOW TO GET TO SWARTHMORE
Leeds General
Infirmary
Civic Hall
Millennium
Square
GREAT GEORGE STREET
Park Lane
College
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BURLEY RD
Josephs
Well
Complex
PARK LANE
Law
Courts
Library and
Art Gallery
Town Hall
THE HEADROW
PARK ROW
EAST PARADE
Railway Station
KIRKSTALL ROAD
Swarthmore is located in Leeds city centre, near the Leeds
General Infirmary and Leeds City College. There is a bridge
for pedestrians and cyclists approaching Woodhouse Square
from Gt. George Street.
BUS
Local stops for the Centre are: Town Hall, Clarendon Road –
Belle Vue Road: Leeds City College, Burley Road.
The Leeds City Bus circulates around the centre of Leeds and
stops outside Swarthmore.
METROLINE: 0113 245 7676
Leeds City Station (within walking distance) or see Leeds
City Bus above.
CAR PARKING
We regret that there are no parking facilities for students
at Swarthmore. Information and an interactive map of the
nearest parking is available on our website.
On street parking and Joseph’s Well car park is available
from approx. 5.30pm
Disabled Badge Holders – on street parking possible.
ACCESS
See page 18 or contact the Centre for information.
Swarthmore Education Centre
2–7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD
Tel: 0113 243 2210 Fax: 0113 243 4726
Email: [email protected]
For updates see our website: www.swarthmore.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter: @SwarthmoreLeeds
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