Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service
Version 5. July 2017 For more information about HAFLS and courses: 01992 556194 [email protected] www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hafls
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Learning opportunities in Hertfordshire
HAFLSHertfordshireAdult&FamilyLearningService
HAFLS is committed to offering impartial information, advice and guidance on learning, volunteering and employment opportunities.
In March 2015 HAFLS was awarded the MATRIX Quality Standard Accreditation for detailed and clear information, advice and guidance.
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HAFLS believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to learn and achieve in a safe and secure environment. For more information on equalities and staying safe please contact:
01992 [email protected]
SupportServices 1
CountrywideServices 3
Broxbourne&EastHerts 7
Dacorum 10
WelwynHatfield 12
StAlbans&Hertsmere 13
Stevenage&NorthHerts 15
Watford&ThreeRivers 17
UsefulLinks 20
SUPPORT SERVICES Support for speakers of English as a second language Herts Interpreting & Translation Service (HITS)Provideslanguagesupportservices(telephoneandface-to-faceinterpreting,translation,audiorecordings,languageassessments)forHealthTrusts,LocalAuthorities,non-statutorysectororganisations,commercialandprivateclientsthroughoutHertfordshire,Bedfordshire,Buckinghamshire,Oxfordshireandbeyond.
01442867212 interpreting@communityactiondacorum.org.ukwww.hertsinterpreting.org
Language LineAtelephoneserviceavailable24hours,365daysayear.
08001692879 [email protected]/uk/solutions/interpretation
Financial and benefit adviceMoney Advice UnitTheMoneyAdviceUnitispartofHertfordshireCountyCouncil’sAdultCareServices.
Itprovidesusefulinformationaboutbenefitsanddebtadvicecanbefoundonitswebsite:www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/benefits
including:•Familiesandbenefits•Maternityandbenefits•Howtomanageyourdebts–aSelf-helpPack.•Disabilityandillness•Housingrentandcounciltax•Carers•Employmentandjobseeker
01438843456 [email protected]
Hertsdirect Benefit Advice
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/money-and-benefits-advice/
Child Benefit OfficeToclaimorgetinformationaboutChildBenefit
08453021444www.gov.uk/child-benefit
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Citizens Advice Freeandconfidentialinformationandadviceonawiderangeofissuesincludingbenefits,debt,housingandlegalissues.DetailsoflocalCABon
www.hertfordshirecab.org.ukorphoneHertfordshireCountyCouncilon
03001234040or 01923471555.ToaccesstheonlineCitizensAdviceBureauservice,visit www.adviceguide.org.uk
National DebtlineHelplineofferingfree,impartialandconfidentialadviceonmanagingyourdebts.
08088084000(MondaytoFriday,9amto8pm;Saturday9.30amto1pm)Thereisalsoa24-hourvoicemailservicewhichcanbeusedtorequestaninformationpackorfactsheetorvisit
www.nationaldebtline.org
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS)CCCSisaregisteredcharityofferingfree,confidentialadviceandsupporttoanyonewhoisworriedaboutdebt.Youcanusethewebsites‘LiveChat’functionorcallitsfreephonehelpline
08001381111(MondaytoFriday,8am-8pm;Saturday8amto4pm)tospeaktoadebtcounsellororvisittheirwebsite
www.cccs.co.ukTheCCCSalsooperatesaspecificmortgagearrearshelpline,whichisavailableon
08009759558
DWP - Jobcentre PlusInformationonlookingforworkandhowtoclaimbenefitsforpeopleofworkingage.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Hertfordshireresidentscanclaimincomesupportandemploymentandsupportallowancebyphoneviaacontactcentreon
08000556688
Mental Health Support MINDVisittheHertfordshireMindNetworkwebsitetogainaccesstoservicesthatincludemanaginganxiety/anger,crisissupport,onetoonesupportandcounselling.
www.hertsmindnetwork.org
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COUNTYWIDE SERVICESHertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA)HCPALtd,AttimoreBarns,Ridgeway,WelwynGardenCity,Herts,AL72AD
01707536020 [email protected]
HCPAofferlearningthroughtheirSMILEprogrammeaimedatenhancingthewell-beingofindividuals.
LearnDirect:TheUK’slargestproviderofskills,trainingandemploymentservices.
0800101901/01707537400www.learndirect.com
Guidepost TrustWillowTreeHouse,TwoRivers,StationLane,Witney,Oxfordshire,OX284BH
01920484946 [email protected]
Guidepostsisamulti-disciplinarysocialcare&mentalhealthcharity,focuseduponPEOPLEandtheirwell-being.
Develop
01525408080 [email protected]
Developisanot-for-profitorganisationthatdeliversacomprehensiverangeofeducationandtrainingprogrammes.
SOVA
02078336733 [email protected]
SOVAisacharitythatworksintheheartofcommunitiesinEnglandandWalestohelppeoplesteerclearofcrimeandtolivehealthierlives. 3
The Workers Educational Association (WEA), Eastern RegionWEAEasternRegion,CintraHouse,12HillsRoad,Cambridge,CB21JP
01223417320(MondaytoFriday8:30amto4:30pm).Freephoneline08003281060(MondaytoFriday10amto3pm)
WEAofferseveralleisurecourses,visittheirwebsiteformoreinformation.
ZINC ArtsZincArtsCentre,HighStreet,ChippingOngar,EssexCM50AD
01277365626 [email protected]
ZINCofferarangeofcoursessuchasDrama,Dance,VisualArt,CateringandEmployability.ZINCspecialisesinworkingwithindividualswithlearningdisabilities.
HACRO62-72VictoriaStreet,StAlbans,AL13XH
01727854727 [email protected]
HACROoffersin-communityandin-prisoncoursestooffersupportforoffenders,potentialoffendersandtheirfamiliestomanagepositivechangeintheirlives.
The Prince’s TrustPremierHouse,1-5ArgyleWay,Stevenage,SG12AD
0800842842www.princes-trust.org.uk
Enterprise:Trainingandmentoringsupport,aswellasfundingandresourcesforpeopleaged18to30toworkoutiftheirbusinessideasareviableandwhetherself-employmentisrightforthem.
Get into:Shortvocationalcoursesfor16to25-year-oldsthatdevelopskillsinaspecificsector.
Get Started:Fun,shortcoursesfor16to25-year-oldsrunbyprofessionaltutorsineverythingfromsciencetocustomercare.
Team:Afree12-weekpersonaldevelopmentcoursefor16to25-year-olds,offeringworkexperience,qualifications,practicalskills,communityprojectsandaresidentialweek.
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British Red CrossUKOffice44,Moorfields,London,EC2Y9AL(Closestoffice):BakerStreet,Hertford,SG137HT
01992586609 [email protected]/ [email protected]
BritishRedCrossoffercoursesinFirstAid.
Hertfordshire Mind NetworkLocationsindifferentpartsofthecountyandcontactnumbersavailableat-www.hertfordshiremind.org/contact
02037273600 [email protected]
HMNoffercoursestoindividualswithmentalhealthdifficultiesinMindfulness,Employability,Art,Music,Yoga,ManagingDepressionandmanymore.
University of the 3rd Age (U3A)19EastStreet,Bromley,BR11QE
02084666139www.u3a.org.uk
U3Aoffercoursesforretiredandsemi-retiredindividuals.
SPS Training Solutions Ltd
Stevenage17FParkPlace,Stevenage,Hertfordshire,SG11DU
01438537000 [email protected]
HertfordCenturionHouse,Suite3,31/43,BircherleyStreet,Hertford,SG141BU
01992257000 [email protected]
Hatfield19-25SalisburySquare,OldHatfield,Hatfield,AL95BT
01707537400 [email protected]
SPSoffersawidevarietyofserviceswhichincludesinformationandadvicefromindustryprofessionals,qualificationsineverydayskillslikemaths,EnglishandIT,vocationalqualificationsandapprenticeshipsinlotsofindustriesandshortcoursesinsubjectsfromsoftwarepackagestolanguages. 5
Groundwork HertfordshireMillGreen,Hatfield,AL95PE(Hertfordshireoffice)
01707260129 [email protected]/east
Groundworkdelivers‘Growit,Cookit,Shareit’familylearningcourses.Familieslearnhowtogrowtheirownfruitandvegetablesaswellashowtopreparehealthydisheswiththehomegrownproduce.
Carers in Hertfordshire (CiH)TheRedHouse,119ForeStreet,Hertford,SG141AX
01992586969/01992586959 [email protected]
CiHprovidesupporttocarersthroughavarietyofactivities.
SSG ServicesUnitA,WestWingFrigoscandiaHouse,WolseleyRoad,WoburnRoadIndustrialEstate,Kempston,Bedford,MK427EF
01234340782 [email protected]
SSGoffersthemostindustryrelevanttrainingprogrammesavailableforyoungpeopleandadultsateverystageoftheirlearningjourney.ItworksacrossHertfordshireandBedfordshiretodelivertraineeships,apprenticeshipsandbespokeemployabilitytrainingpackagesincludingretail,catering,hospitality,sports&leisureandchildcare.
Gingerbread 520HighgateStudios,53-79HighgateRoad,London,NW51TL
02074285420www.gingerbread.org.uk
Gingerbreadisaregisteredcharityprovidingadviceandpracticalsupportforloneparents.Itoffersvarioustrainingonmoneymatters,skillsforwork,skillsforlife,ITandworkexperience.
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Wenta 01438310000(Stevenage),01923247373(Watford),08453710891(generalenquiries). [email protected]/training-and-events
Wentaprovidessupport,adviceandtrainingtohelpstartandgrownewbusinesses,includingcoursessuchas:
STRIVE:Amixtureofhighlyinteractivecourses,1-1businessadviceandnetworking.Anopportunitytoseeifself-employmentandrunningyourownbusinesscanbeforyou.
MILE:Ahighlyinteractiveteamevent,whichhelpsdevelopthelifeof“virtualcharacter”.Exploringcareeraspiration,theirfinances,optionsforsavingandborrowingandbudgeting.
BROXBOURNE & EAST HERTS
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
Hertford Regional College (HRC)
Broxbourne CampusBroxbourneCentre,HighRd,Turnford,Broxbourne,Hertfordshire,EN106AE
Ware CampusWareCentre,LondonRoad,Ware,Hertfordshire,SG129JF
01992411400 [email protected]
HRCoffersawiderangeoffull-timeandpart-timecourses,apprenticeshipsandprofessionalandleisurecourses.
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ChExs HoldbrookHub,275HoldbrookCourt,WalthamCross,EN87SL
01992308333/07970498966 [email protected]
ChExsrunsawiderangeofprojectsthatincludePaediatricandFamilyFirstAid,LifeSkillsandEnglishasanAdditionalLanguageClub.
Volunteer Centre Broxbourne and East Herts SilverlineHouse,1-3AlburyGroveRoad,Cheshunt,Herts,EN88NS
01992638633 [email protected]
TheVolunteerCentreoffersagreatrangeofcourses,including‘ImprovingyourChances’(teambuilding,communicationandlifeskills,stressawarenessandbeingassertive),RoutestoWork(CVs,jobapplications,preparingforworkandinterviewskills),CustomerService(facingchallengingsituationsandgivinggoodcustomercare),ConfidenceinComputingandEssentialITforBeginners.VCBalsooffercareersadvice,actionplanningandgoalsetting.
Community Voluntary Services for Broxbourne and East Herts (CVSBEH) NigelCoppingCommunityBuilding,SanvilleGardens,StansteadAbbotts,SG128GA
03001231034 [email protected]
CVSBEHhelpsdeveloppersonalandprofessionalskillsthroughlowcosttrainingcoursesforvoluntaryandcommunitygroupsintheDistrictsofBroxbourne&EastHerts-includingpaidstaff,volunteersandmanagementcommitteemembers.
A Fresh Start Suite4,Unit3,BroxbourneBusinessCentre,NewRiver,TradingEstate,WalthamCross,Hertfordshire,EN80NP
01992676280/Mob:07903039377 [email protected]
AFreshStartoffersemploymentsupportworkshopsandactivitiestoyoungpeopleandadults.IncorporatingaccreditedtrainingandworkexperienceprogrammesinBusinessAdministration,ICTSystems:WebDesign&SocialMedia,BasicIT,Budgeting,PersonalDevelopment,LifeSkillsandFunctionalSkills:Maths,EnglishandICT.Additionalsupportincludesone-to-onementoring,coachingandadvice.
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The GiftedIngramHouse,Churchgate,Cheshunt,EN89NH
01992623888/07913838812 [email protected]
TheGiftedorganisationusesinteractiveworkshops,technologyandpodcastingtoinspireandempowerchildren,youngpeople,adultsandfamiliestohelpcreatebrightfuturesforthemselves.Wehaveauniquerangeofprogrammesthathelptounlockpotential,buildconfidenceandskills,raiseaspirationsandself-beliefandprovideaccesstoopportunities.
Coursesforadultsaged19+:InspireMe,ThinkLikeaFather,ExpressYourself.
Coursesforchildrenandyoungpeopleunder18:RealityCheck,Butterfly,RealTalk,EatBetterMoveMore.
KIDS East HUBDivotPlace,HamelsDrive,Hertford,SG137SP
01992504013 [email protected]/event/kids-east-hub
TheKIDSEastHUBoffersinformationandsupportforparentsandcarersofdisabledchildrenandyoungpeopleaged0-19inHertfordshire.
Courtyard ArtsPortVale,Hertford,SG143AA
01992509596 [email protected]
CourtyardArtsrunsalivelyanddiverseprogrammeofworkshopsforallagesduringtheschoolholidaysandtermtimesuchasmixedmedia,lifedrawing,ceramics,potteryandfilmanimation.
Celtic Harmony 9TheLimberlost,WelwynGardenCity,Hertfordshire,AL69TS
01438718543 [email protected]
CelticHarmonyprovidesaprogrammeofeventsandarcherycoursesforschoolsandthelocalcommunitytoencourageparticipationinhealthyrecreationandagreaterunder-standingofancientcraftsfromarcherytostorytelling.
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MudlarksMudlarksCommunityGarden,40WellingtonStreet,Hertford,SG143AW
07835714766 [email protected]
MudlarksisHertford’scommunitygardeningcharity.Mudlarks’aimistointegratepeoplewithlearningdifficultiesandmentalhealthissuesintothecommunitythroughgardeningwhilstalsopromotingconservationandallowingpeopleofallabilitiestolearnandworktogether.
DACORUM
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)CHO121,Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
Dacorum Communities for Learning (DCfL)WarnersEndCommunityCentre,NorthridgeWay,Hertfordshire,HemelHempstead,HP13QG
01442251930 [email protected]
DCfLofferscoursesinICT,creativewriting,foodsafety,artandsomemodernlanguages.
Community Action Dacorum (CAD)48HighStreet,HemelHempstead,HP13AF
01442253935www.communityactiondacorum.org.uk
CADoffersawiderangeofcoursessuchasskillsforlifeandwork,wellbeing,cookeryandnutritionandwomen-onlycourses.Othercoursesareavailableonrequest.
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Apsley Paper Mill FrogmorePaperMill,FourdrinierWay,Apsley,HemelHempstead,HP39RY
01442234600 [email protected]
Coursesincludetextiles,artandICT.Shortletterpressandbookbindingcoursesarealsoavailable.
The Boxmoor Trust BoxmoorTrustCentre,LondonRoad,HemelHempstead,HP12RE
01442253300 [email protected]
BoxmoorTrustcovermanyareasofNationalCurriculumandexaminingbodyrequirements,includingscience,geography,art,English,maths,historyandcitizenship.
West Herts CollegeHempsteadRoad,Watford,WD173EZ
01923812000www.westherts.ac.uk
WestHertsofferawidevarietyofcoursesthatincludebusinessandmanagement,careandearlyyears,construction,counselling,crafts,DIY,electricalinstallation,Englishforspeakersofotherlanguages(ESOL),signlanguage,Englishandmaths,floristry,forensicscienceandmanymore.
South Hill Centre SouthHillCentre,CemeteryHill,HemelHempstead,HP11JF
01442234728 [email protected]
Foracurrentlistofadultlearninglongandshortcourses,[email protected].
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Volunteer Centre Dacorum TheRoundhouse,Marlowes,HemelHempstead,HP11DT
01442247209/214734 [email protected]
VolunteerCentreDacorumhasbeensupportingothercharitiesandcommunitygroupsformorethan40years.Thecharityworkswithmorethan470otherlocalgroupstofindthevolunteerstheyneedtokeepvitalservicesrunning.Duringthelastdecade,VolunteerCentreDacorumhashelpedover10,700peopleofallages,abilitiesandwalksoflifetobecomevolunteers.
Sunnyside Rural TrustCivicCentre,161-163HighStreet,Berkhamsted,HP43HD
01442863364 [email protected]
SunnysideRuralTrustisaregisteredcharityworkingforpeoplewithlearningdisabilities.Establishedin1990,SunnysideRuralTrustoperatefromallotmentsitesinBerkhamsted,NorthchurchandHemelHempstead.Thecharityprovidesavaluableandpopularservicewhichsupportsover120traineeseachweektodeveloptheirskillsandpotentialthroughsocialenterpriseandhorticulturalactivities.
SunnysideRuralTrustcanprovidebespokecoursesandworkexperienceinthefollowingareas:horticulture,retail,poultrykeepingandfoodgrowing.
WELWYN HATFIELD
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
Oaklands College TheCampus,WelwynGardenCity,AL86AH
01727737000www.oaklands.ac.uk
OaklandsCollegeofferalargevarietyofcoursesfromGCSEtoALevel,adultlearning,apprenticeships,animalcare,beauty,business,fashion,sports,musicandmanymore.
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Jimmy Mac’s Centre 3McDonaldCourt,HighView,Hatfield,AL108HR
01707270068/07785541064 [email protected]
JimmyMac’sisanactivitycentreandregisteredcharityfortheretiredanddisabled,basedinHatfield,Hertfordshire.TheJimmyMac’sActivityCentreofferstheover50sthechancetoenjoymanyactivitiessuchashairdressing,manicures,computeraccessandtuitionplusmuchmuchmore.
Breaks Manor LinkDrive,Hatfield,Hertfordshire,AL108TP
01707263201 [email protected]
BreaksManorYouthCentreisavoluntaryorganisationandacharity.Throughparticipationinnewexperiences,youngpeopleareencouragedtodevelopbothpersonalandsocialskills,developself-confidenceandpotential.Offeringlearningopportunitieswithinaninformalcontextforwhichyoungpeoplecanobtainrecordedoutcomes,accreditationsandawards.
University of Hertfordshire CollegeLane,Hatfield,Hertfordshire,AL109AB
01707284000 [email protected]
TheUniversityofHertfordshireoffersawiderangeofundergraduate,postgraduate,professionalandshortcourses.
ST ALBANS & HERTSMERE
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
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Community Action Hertsmere 2AllumLane,Elstree,Borehamwood,HertfordshireWD63PJ
02082074504/02083864006 enquiries@communityactionhertsmere.orgwww.communityhertsmere.org.uk
CommunityActionHertsmereofferaccesstolearning,fundingadvice,supportservices,smallgroupdevelopmentworkandmore.
Hertsmere LeisureUnit8,BorderlakeHouse,LowbellLane,LondonColney,HertsAL21HG
01727744250 [email protected]
HertsmereLeisureisaregisteredcharityandacompanylimitedbyguaranteeestablishedtoprovideandpromotecommunitysport,recreationalandartsservices.Offeringawiderangeoffacilitiesandactivities,HertsmereLeisureprovidesactivitiesforchildren,theover50sandinclusivefacilitiesforindividualswithdisabilities.
Trestle Arts Base TrestleTheatreCompanyLtd,TrestleArtsBase,RussetDrive,StAlbans,Herts,AL40JQ
01727850950 [email protected]
Trestleoffersanextensiverangeoftrainingfrommaskandphysicaltheatre,INSETandCPDcoursesforteachers,professionalpractitionersandworkshopleaders,anMAinEducation(Drama),tocorporatetrainingforbusinessgroups.Participationintraining,workshops,youththeatre,classesorvolunteeringisavailable.
Verulamium Museum StMichael’sStreet,StAlbans,Hertfordshire,AL34SW
01727751810www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
St Albans City Museum HatfieldRoad,StAlbans,Hertfordshire,AL13RR
01727819340www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
StAlbansMuseumsrunacomprehensiveschoolsprogramme,whichincludesaseriesofmuseumteacher-ledsessionsandtrails.Itprovidesarangeofpaperandonlineresourcesforteachersandaselectionofpicturesthatcanbeusedforschoolwork.
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STEVENAGE & NORTH HERTS
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
Phoenix Group for Deaf ChildrenTheHydeOutCentre,2-6TheHyde,Stevenage,SG29SE
01438722142/07748690989 [email protected]
PhoenixGroupforDeafChildrenofferscoursesindeafawarenessandsignlanguagetoorganisationsandlocalcommunitiesacrossHertfordshire.Italsooffersspecificcoursesforparentsandfamilymembersaswellasdeafchildrenandyoungpeopleuptotheageof25years.
Coursesincludeemployability,cooking,relaxation,sexualhealthandhealthyrelationships,managinghearinglosswithinthefamilyandcommunicationskills.
North Herts College (NHC) MonkswoodWay,Stevenage,Hertfordshire,SG11LA(StevenageCampus)Othercampusaddressesavailableonlineatwww.nhc.ac.uk/contactus
01462424242 [email protected]
NHCofferalargevarietyofcoursesfromGCSEtoALevel,AdultLearning,Apprenticeships,AnimalCare,Beauty,Business,Fashion,Sports,Musicandmanymore.
Bedwell Community CentreBedwellCrescent,Stevenage,Hertfordshire,SG11NA
01438314839 [email protected]
AcommunitycentrehostingarangeofactivitiesandalsorunningHertfordshireAdult&FamilyLearningService(HAFLS)coursesthreedaysperweek.
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LearnIT TheArena,NortonRoad,Baldock,Hertfordshire,SG75AU
01462720084 [email protected]
LearnITStudySupportisanot-for-profitSocialEnterprisespecialisinginthedeliveryofsupplementaryeducationsupportprogrammesforchildren,youngpeopleandadultsintheNorthHertfordshirecommunity.Itoffersliteracyandmathssupport,speechandlanguagesupport,ICT,healthylivingandmore.
Heritage Foundation FoundationHouse,IcknieldWay,LetchworthGardenCity,Hertfordshire,SG61GD
01462476007 [email protected]/heritage-foundation
HeritageFoundationsupports,fundsandpromotesactivitiesfortheLetchworthGardenCitycommunity.
Bowes Lyon Centre StGeorgesWay,Stevenage,Hertfordshire,SG17AX
01438843340
BowesLyonprovidesanumberofdifferentactivitiesforyoungpeople.Activitiesincludingsports,arts,socialactivities,tabletennis,bowling,jewellerymaking,dance,DJworkshops,cooking,trampolining,videomakingareavailable,aswellastheDukeOfEdinburghAward(DofE).
Knebworth House KnebworthHouse,Knebworth,HertfordshireSG12AX
01438812661 [email protected]
KnebworthHouseoffereducationalcoursesfromMarchtoSeptember.
Adult Training Network (ATN)Room11/14PixmoreCentre,LetchworthGardenCity,Hertfordshire,SG61JG
02085613131 [email protected]
ATNunlockspotentialforemploymentandsocialprospectsthrougheducationandtraining.
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The Create NetworkUnit112B&D,ThePixmoreBusinessCentre,PixmoreAvenue,Letchworth,SG61JG
01462435052 [email protected]
TheCreateNetworkoffersprogrammesandactivitiestosupport,developandenrichthelivesofindividualswithinthecommunitywhoarelookingtoachievetheirfullpotential.
Programmescanbedevelopedandtailoredtomeettheneedbutprimaryoutcomesinclude,forexample,employability,wellbeingandcreativearts.
Flexible TrainingDevonshireBusinessCentre,WorksRoad,LetchworthGardenCity,SG61GJ
01462222300 [email protected]
FlexibleTrainingprovidesawidevarietyoftraininganddaycoursesincludingBasicFirstAid,FoodHygieneAwarenessandHealthandSafety.QualificationsofferedincludeFunctionalSkillsLevel1and2forbothmathsandEnglish.ApprenticeshipsinHealthandSocialCare(IntermediateandAdvanced)arealsooffered.
WATFORD & THREE RIVERS
Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service (HAFLS)Room145,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
01992556194 [email protected]/hafls
HAFLS(partofHertfordshireCountyCouncil)providequalitycoursesforHertfordshire’sadultsandfamilies.Coursesinclude:English&mathsqualifications,Employability,ICT,Englishlanguageandseveralcoursesforparentstolearnwiththeirchildren.
West Herts College HempsteadRoad,Watford,WD173EZ
01923812000www.westherts.ac.uk
WestHertsofferawidevarietyofcoursesthatincludebusinessandmanagement,careandearlyyears,construction,counselling,crafts,DIY,electricalinstallation,Englishforspeakersofotherlanguages(ESOL),signlanguage,Englishandmaths,floristry,forensicscienceandmanymore.
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Watford Women’s Centre 83MarketStreet,Watford,WD180PT
01923816229 [email protected]
WatfordWomen’sCentreprovidesawiderangeofactivitiesandsupportforthewomenusingit.CoursesincludeEnglish,ICTandotherfacilitiessuchascounsellingservicesarealsoavailable.
West Watford Community Association15HardwoodsRoad,Watford,Hertfordshire,WD187RB
01923235488 [email protected]/westwatford
WWCAprovideactivitiestothecommunitysuchasbabyandtoddlergroups,communitycoffeemornings,craftgroups,Englishclasses,over50sexercisegroup,TaiChi,yoga,historygroupandwalkinggroup.
YMCACharterHouse,CharterPl,Watford,Hertfordshire,WD172RT
01923353600www.ymcawatford.org
WatfordYMCAhasbeenservingthecommunityforover125years.Weworkacrossabroadspectrumofages,faithsandbackgroundstomeetlocalneedsandtohelppeoplebelong,contributeandthrive.
ASCENDAllSaintsChurchCentre,GosforthLane,SouthOxhey,WD197AX
02084201364 [email protected]
ASCENDisacommunitybasedcharity,locatedintheheartofSouthOxhey.Coursesareopentoanyoneaged16andabovelivinginSouthOxheyandthesurroundingarea.ASCENDofferawidevarietyofbothnon-vocationalandaccreditedcoursesdesignedtobuildself-esteemandskillsaswellastogainnationallyrecognisedqualifications.MatrixedandaccreditedproviderofferingNationalCareersInformation,AdviceandGuidance.
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Community Learning Partnership C/O:StMartin’sChurch,MuirfieldRoad,SouthOxhey,WD196JD
02084215544communitylearningpartnershipcourses.blogspot.co.uk
CommunityLearningPartnershipofferfamilylearningcoursesinWatfordandSouthOxhey.
KIDS West HUBAlbanwood,NewhouseCrescent,Watford,WD257BZ
01923676549 [email protected]/Event/kids-west-hub
TheKIDSWestHUBoffersinformationandsupportforparentsandcarersofdisabledchildrenandyoungpeopleaged0-19inHertfordshire.
Best Practice Training & Development LtdGreshamHouse,53ClarendonRoad,Watford,WD171LA
01923225225 [email protected]
BestPracticeTraining&DevelopmentistheUK’sleadingproviderofskillstrainingandvocationalqualificationsforcustomerservice,contactcentre,businesssupport,leadershipandmanagement.Theyofferawidechoiceofaccreditedin-companycoursesincludingNVQ,BTEC,EDIandILMcertificatedprogrammesandgovernment-fundedapprenticeships.
Watford African Caribbean Association (WACAS)HolywellCommunityCentre,ChaffinchLane,TolpitsLane,WD189QD
01923750975 [email protected]
TheWatfordAfricanCaribbeanAssociationsupports,educatesandinspireshundredsofpeopleeachyearthrougharangeofuser-ledservicesfocusedonhealth,well-being,learningandculture.Servicesareprovidedtousersonafreebasis,wherepossible,oratasubstantialdiscount.
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Watford & Three Rivers Trust (W3RT)HolywellCommunityCentre,ChaffinchLane,Watford,WD189QD
01923216950 [email protected]/home
Watford&ThreeRiversTrustworkstomaximiseopportunitiesandimprovethequalityoflifeforeveryoneacrossWatfordandThreeRivers.Theydeliverawiderangeofservicesthatincludevolunteeringopportunities.
USEFUL LINKS
As well as the information in this leaflet you might find some of these links useful: National Careers Service
0800100900https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
NationalCareersServiceprovideinformation,adviceandguidancetohelpyoumakedecisionsonlearning,trainingandwork.
Library Services
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries
Herts Directory UseHertsDirectorytofindclubsandsocietiesinyourarea
www.directory.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Herts Young Homeless HatfieldOffice:1stFloor,GracemeadHouse,WoodsAvenue,Hatfield
Aged16-17,callfreephone03003230130orvisitwww.homelesshub.help
Aged18-24,callfreephone08000355775
[email protected]:2ndFloor,41-43ForeStreet,Hertford
[email protected]:CharterHouse,CharterPlace,Watford
HertsYoungHomelessprovidessupportservicesandaccommodationtoyoungpeoplebetweentheagesof16and24intheirefforttostopthembecominghomeless.
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Druglink TheElms,RedbournRd,HemelHempstead,HP27AZ
01442245651www.druglink.co.uk
Druglink’sobjectiveistomakeasignificantandpositiveimpactonthelivesofthosemisusingdrugsandalcohol,theirfamiliesandthecommunitiesinwhichtheylive.
Intensive Families First Support
03001234043
IntensiveFamiliesFirstSupportTeamsworkwithfamilieswithmultipleandcomplexneedswhowouldbenefitfromintensivesupport.
Youth Connexions Hertfordshire PostPointCHO022,CountyHall,PegsLane,Hertford,SG138DF
03001234043feedbackyouthconnexions@hertfordshire.gov.ukwww.youthconnexions-hertfordshire.org
YouthConnexionsprovidesyouthwork,information,advice,guidance,workrelatedlearning,outdooreducationandsupportforyoungpeopleaged13to19andupto25foryoungpeoplewithlearningdisabilities.
Hertfordshire Children’s Centres
www.hertsdirect.org/services/edlearn/css/childrenscentres
Ifyou’repregnantoraparent/carerofachildunderfiveyourchildren’scentrewouldlovetomeetyou.
E – Safety
www.getsafeonline.org
Staysafeonline,protectyourselfandyourfamily.
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