Saturday

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time. The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1.
Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre. (A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session).

There will be 22 live-streamed Saturday sessions of 3 hours; PLUS – seven face-to-face SATURDAYS: 20 Nov / 4 Dec / 8 Jan / 29 Jan / 26 Mar / 23 Apr / 14 May PLUS 20 hours mandatory homework content

Day and Time: Saturdays (live-stream) 09.30 – 12.30 / Saturdays (in centre) 10.00 – 15.00
Start Date: 9th October 2021
No of weeks: 22 online Saturdays plus 7 Saturdays in centre, plus 20 hours online
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: £730 / Funded (Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

This course will be held as a mixture of live-streamed sessions weekly on a Saturday, and seven Saturdays face to face at Coleridge Community College; to participate in live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2022, the qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2022. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend live-streamed classes for 65 hours, in centre for 35 hours and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory homework/assessed content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 3 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11

You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time. The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1.
Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre. (A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session).

There will be 22 live-streamed Saturday sessions of 3 hours; PLUS – seven face-to-face SATURDAYS: 20 Nov / 4 Dec / 8 Jan / 29 Jan / 26 Mar / 23 Apr / 14 May PLUS 20 hours mandatory homework content

Day and Time: Saturdays (live-stream) 09.30 – 12.30 / Saturdays (in centre) 10.00 – 15.00
Start Date: 9th October 2021
No of weeks: 22 online Saturdays plus 7 Saturdays in centre, plus 20 hours online
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: £730 / Funded (Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

This course will be held as a mixture of live-streamed sessions weekly on a Saturday, and seven Saturdays face to face at Coleridge Community College; to participate in live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2022, the qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2022. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend live-streamed classes for 65 hours, in centre for 35 hours and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory homework/assessed content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 3 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11

You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

How about cooking some Malaysian Chinese Street food, such as Bao (steamed buns) with pork and curry puffs (deep-fried pastry with a curry filling).  You will be provided with recipes and all the ingredients for the day.

Please let the office know in advance if you would like a vegetarian filling.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:
• To learn and improve practical skills
• Develop an understanding of steam cooking of dough used in Chinese cooking
• To help confidence and enjoyment in cooking and tasting Bao
• Develop a better understanding of street food of Malaysia

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

All ingredients will be provided.

For the session you will need to bring:

An apron, tea towel, dishcloth, a steamer if you have one, sharp knife a food processor if you have one you prefer to use (the college will have knives and food processors available), containers to take cooked food away.
A light lunch.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more

DIY: WOODEN PLANTER

Brief Description:

A wooden planter workshop focuses on learning how to create your own wooden planter using different materials and technique with different wooden tools such as a mallet, mortice chisel, tenon saw and coping saw. You will learn how to produce a planter in different sizes and how to personally style it. The wood for the course is provided.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous knowledge is required

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

· Learn how to use different woodwork tools

· Learn how to keep and maintain woodwork tools (sharpened included)

· Make your own wooden planter potter

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will need to wear safety boots

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil, a sketch book, safety boots and notebook.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult learn and train can advise you about more courses available

Brief Description:

Learn how to observe and sketch a head.

Be able to recognise features and characteristics and how to record them.

Learn about the skull, the eyes, nose and mouth, ears and hair.

Methods of drawing and colouring faces and the use of different media.

Recognise different kinds of faces, young, old, male, female, distinguising features including facial hair, hairstyles and glasses.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous knowledge required but any previous drawing or painting skills will be useful.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn how to draw and colour a face
• Be able to observe and record in a sketch book
• Recognise different characteristics of age, sex, personal style
• Make up your own head from your imagination

For the first session you will need to bring:

Your usual drawing and painting kit (there will be some materials available to use on the day), a sketch book. Photos of friends/family may also be useful to work from.

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time. The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1.
Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre. (A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session).

There will be 22 live-streamed Saturday sessions of 3 hours; PLUS – seven face-to-face SATURDAYS: 20 Nov / 4 Dec / 8 Jan / 29 Jan / 26 Mar / 23 Apr / 14 May PLUS 20 hours mandatory homework content

Day and Time: Saturdays (live-stream) 09.30 – 12.30 / Saturdays (in centre) 10.00 – 15.00
Start Date: 9th October 2021
No of weeks: 22 online Saturdays plus 7 Saturdays in centre, plus 20 hours online
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: £730 / Funded (Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

This course will be held as a mixture of live-streamed sessions weekly on a Saturday, and seven Saturdays face to face at Coleridge Community College; to participate in live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2022, the qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2022. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend live-streamed classes for 65 hours, in centre for 35 hours and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory homework/assessed content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 3 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11

You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course aims to provide an understanding of Mindfulness and its application in everyday life.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience and knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Define what Mindfulness is
• Discover how one can become more mindful with awareness of body, feelings and mind.
• Apply Mindfulness to relieve stress and anxiety in everyday life situations.
• Develop an understanding of strategies which can help maintain and sustain mindfulness in everyday life situations.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

There are no extra costs for resources. However, Ramesh can recommend books on Mindfulness if learners request certain knowledge.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Yourself and a smile.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

This is an original design which I have named ‘Rose Window’. This block incorporates more challenging skills for the stitcher such as ‘foundation paper piecing’ and ‘curved piecing’.  The block is repeated four times to make the cushion front but could easily become a bag or even a whole quilt.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is aimed at the experienced sewer/patch worker who is confident in using a sewing machine. You will be guided through the foundation paper piecing method before the block is assembled using curved piecing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session participants will:

• be able to use scraps of fabric to tackle foundation piecing
• be able to do curved piecing with confidence
• be able to repeat the block to make a set of four
• understand how to assemble a cushion including the binding
• have some understanding of how to quilt the finished blocks

For the session you will need to bring:

To make the cushion I used scraps of brightly coloured fabrics left over from making a quilt. The centre four quadrants could easily come from a couple of ‘fat quarters.  Fabric from Hobby Craft is good because it has a good ‘body’. Loosely woven, flimsy fabrics can be difficult to use.  For the background fabric, I used black ‘grunge print’, takes about one metre. The colour choices are up to you.  You will also need some wadding.  I like to use a mix polyester and cotton mix which I always prewash. One square metre would be ample. Please avoid 100% polyester wadding because it is very bulky and difficult to quilt.

The centre has available a number of Janome machines with the required ¼” patchwork feet and you are welcome to bring your own machine. You will need some 50s cotton sewing thread. A mid-grey works well but depends on the main fabric background colour.

Other tools you will need to bring include a rotary cutter, a cutting mat if you have one, a marking tool, pins, an unpicker and sharp scissors. A notebook and camera (or camera phone) would be useful. Please also bring a packed lunch for the day.

Please note: do not purchase anything until your course has been confirmed

Suggestions for fabrics and resources:

Sewing Shop King’s Street-a good selection available

Hobby Craft Beehive Centre Cambridge

Backstitch, Burwash Manor, Barton Cambridge

Ely has a couple of great shops.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Enroll onto a weekly Patchwork and Quilting course. During the year other courses may be available.  Please ask the staff in the Adult Learn and Train Centre for further details and do speak with the tutor.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

An improver’s course could look at making larger or more complex designs. In this coming academic year, Saturday classes are on offer for those who would like an extended time to learn and create. Speak to the tutor.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief description:

This course is aimed at anyone who has an interest in, or wants to know about current issues in geopolitics aka International Relations.

Keys topics are:

• Introduction; what is International Relations and how are global events analysed and interpreted using the main schools of thought of IR which are Realism, Constructivism and Neoliberal Institutionalism?
• How will Britain navigate the hostile waters of the current geopolitical environment?
• Potential conflict in the Asia-Pacific region between a rising superpower in China versus the current world superpower – the United States.
• The rise of global terror.

These issues will be analysed through the lens of realism.

Previous experience and Knowledge needed:

None.

Learning outcomes:

• Ability to understand and analyse key geopolitical events both present and future.
• Understanding of how the international political system works between states.
• Understanding of the hierarchical nature of the international system and how it favours the great powers of the day.

The course will have an emphasis on interactivity with the using of learning aids such as short quizzes (a general introductory ‘what do you know already?’ and one per topic) and classroom discussions.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time. The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1.
Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre. (A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session).

There will be 22 live-streamed Saturday sessions of 3 hours; PLUS – seven face-to-face SATURDAYS: 20 Nov / 4 Dec / 8 Jan / 29 Jan / 26 Mar / 23 Apr / 14 May PLUS 20 hours mandatory homework content

Day and Time: Saturdays (live-stream) 09.30 – 12.30 / Saturdays (in centre) 10.00 – 15.00
Start Date: 9th October 2021
No of weeks: 22 online Saturdays plus 7 Saturdays in centre, plus 20 hours online
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: £730 / Funded (Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

This course will be held as a mixture of live-streamed sessions weekly on a Saturday, and seven Saturdays face to face at Coleridge Community College; to participate in live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2022, the qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2022. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend live-streamed classes for 65 hours, in centre for 35 hours and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory homework/assessed content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 3 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11

You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Learn the sustainable way to make a summer floral wreath ring that lasts! This may be made as a table piece or for hanging on the door. We will also discuss choice of plant materials for a successful sustainable design.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None required. Just a love of flowers

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Create beautiful flowers and foliage arrangements without using floral foam
• Learn tips and tricks for successful sustainable arrangements

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

All materials required are included in the course fee.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Strong scissors (and secateurs if you have them). Bin bag. Apron. You might like hand wipes as flower can get messy. Remember to bring glasses for close work if you need them. A bag with a tea towel or bubble wrap to transport your finished piece home.
Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course.

Bring a packed lunch..

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Look out for other flower arranging courses coming up.

The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time. The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1.
Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre. (A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session).

There will be 22 live-streamed Saturday sessions of 3 hours; PLUS – seven face-to-face SATURDAYS: 20 Nov / 4 Dec / 8 Jan / 29 Jan / 26 Mar / 23 Apr / 14 May PLUS 20 hours mandatory homework content

Day and Time: Saturdays (live-stream) 09.30 – 12.30 / Saturdays (in centre) 10.00 – 15.00
Start Date: 9th October 2021
No of weeks: 22 online Saturdays plus 7 Saturdays in centre, plus 20 hours online
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: £730 / Funded (Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

This course will be held as a mixture of live-streamed sessions weekly on a Saturday, and seven Saturdays face to face at Coleridge Community College; to participate in live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2022, the qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2022. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend live-streamed classes for 65 hours, in centre for 35 hours and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory homework/assessed content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 3 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11

You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics. The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time. The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1.
Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs mostly online throughout the year; attendance includes seven Saturday day schools which are face to face, in centre. (A full schedule of dates will be given out on the first session).

There will be 22 live-streamed Saturday sessions of 3 hours; PLUS – seven face-to-face SATURDAYS: 20 Nov / 4 Dec / 8 Jan / 29 Jan / 26 Mar / 23 Apr / 14 May PLUS 20 hours mandatory homework content

Day and Time: Saturdays (live-stream) 09.30 – 12.30 / Saturdays (in centre) 10.00 – 15.00
Start Date: 9th October 2021
No of weeks: 22 online Saturdays plus 7 Saturdays in centre, plus 20 hours online
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: £730 / Funded (Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

This course will be held as a mixture of live-streamed sessions weekly on a Saturday, and seven Saturdays face to face at Coleridge Community College; to participate in live-streamed online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera.
The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in May/June 2022, the qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in May/June 2022. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend live-streamed classes for 65 hours, in centre for 35 hours and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory homework/assessed content – through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework. Live-streamed Saturday sessions are 3 hours long, face to face in centre Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11

You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set consisting of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.