Council Services

Newham Community Education and Youth Service

Live & Learn - Adult Education Courses January 2008

Newham Community Education Service (Newceys) in partnership with Newham College of Further Education, provides part-time day and evening courses at a wide variety of local centres across Newham, recruiting over 10,000 students each year. The service is also responsible for Debden House Centre for Education and Training, which has an extentive programme of day and weekend courses. For more information about Newceys courses please telephone: 020 8430 4060.

Live and Learn! - Lifelong Learning January 2008

How to Enrol
Enrolment at most centres starts on Monday 7 January 2008. For information about how to enrol, or if you simply need more information about the courses before you make your choice, please telephone the relevant number listed below each venue in the area leaflets.

Tuition fees are listed beside each course. Fee concessions may be available if you are in receipt of benefits (or their dependants), those under 19 or over 60.

There may be additional charges for residential fees, exam fees or materials used on the course - these costs are applicable to both those who have paid the full course fee and those who are in receipt of free tuition. Please check when you enrol.

Skills for Life - ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
We offer a wide range of English (ESOL) courses: from Non-Literate, (i.e. those who have no written skills in their own language) to Level 2 (GCSE equivalent), together with English for Citizenship and English for Entry to Employment. We also offer preparation for IELTS and Cambridge First Certificate.

All Newceys ESOL courses are part-time. Learners are first assessed so they are placed in the correct level of class. All Entry Level 1-3 courses are accredited, giving learners nationally recognised evidence of their achievement.

Skills for Life - Literacy and Numeracy
If you need help with your reading, writing or maths then these are the courses for you. They are FREE, at all levels from Pre-entry to Level 2. Newceys runs part-time skills for Life courses int eh daytime and evening throughout the borough. Newham College of Further Education also offers courses.

For more information or to join a class either phone the Newceys Skills for Life Team on 020 8430 2000 x27224, or call in at any of the adult education centres across the borough.

Creche
Some centres have daytime creche facilities for adult students with children aged two to five. The creches are fully equipped and staffed by experienced workers. However, places do have to be booked so please ask about creche places when you enrol.

Disabled Students
Newham welcomes disabled students and if needed, will make special arrangements to help all members of the community participate in classes. However some centres are more accessible than others so please telephone for more information.

Learning and Skills Council
All the courses included in this advert are funded by the Learning and Skills Council in compliance with the LSC's Quality Standards and are subject to inspection by the Adult Learning Inspectorate.