Adult Learning
Adult and Family Learning Summer 2008
Our aim is to promote the benefits of lifelong learning and create a thriving local learning community.
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to meeting you at one of our Open Learning Centres.
The Learning Bus
Programmes on the Learning Bus are designed to help adults without GCSEs in English or Maths to improve their skills in these subjects.
Learning Bus Summer 2008 (159kb)
If you need further information about courses on the Learning Bus, please ring Brakenhale Open Learning Centre on 01344 457427 and ask for Fiona.
First Steps into Learning
If you are new to learning or you need more self confidence, why not enrol on one of our free First Steps courses. This term we are running Life Coaching, Healthy Living, Singing for Fun, Confidence through Drawing and Well-being through Colour Painting. These courses run for 4 or 5 sessions.
Taster Sessions
This is a programme of single, low cost sessions on a variety of topics including crafts, health, well-being and personal development, gardening, languages, music and job skills. Come along and try something new.
Please note that the small fee charged for some Taster sessions is payable at the start of the session.
Computer Courses
Are you new to computing? ‘First Time on a Computer’ is designed to help absolute beginners to become familiar with computer jargon, using a mouse and keyboard, the internet and email. It is free and lasts for 10 hours over two or more sessions.
We also run free introductory taster sessions on a wide range of topics including Microsoft Word and Excel, file management and computer safety, email, digital photography and much more.
If you need advice about our computer courses, please ring Brakenhale Open Learning Centre on 01344 457427 and ask for Jayne.
- Computer Courses Summer Term 2008 (1936kb)
Please note that if you need glasses for reading, you will probably need them when using a computer and it is often easier to see the computer screen wearing glasses with plain lenses rather than bifocals or varifocals.
Next Steps in Learning
These short courses enable you to learn a little bit more about popular subjects. This term our Next Steps course programme includes calligraphy, facials and skin care, wine tasting and flower arranging.
The fee for these courses is payable at the time of booking, but we offer a fee reduction for anyone on means-tested benefits – please ask when you book. Please note that fees are not refundable unless we cancel the course. You can download a payment form for Next Step courses from the panel on the right.
Next Step Computer Learning
This programme includes 2 short courses on Dreamweaver and Photoshop Elements.
The fee for these courses is payable at the time of booking, but we offer a fee reduction for anyone on means-tested benefits – please ask when you book. Please note that fees are not refundable unless we cancel the course.
Family Learning Programme
Our family learning programme includes French, Spanish and Latin, parenting skills, paediatric first aid and a course to help parents support children in their early primary school years.
- Half Term Fun is on Wednesday 28th May from 10.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m.
- Saturday Fun is on 17th May and 24th May from 2.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m.
- Family Learning Day is on Saturday 21st June from 10.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. at Holly Spring Infant and Junior Schools
- Family Learning Programme Summer 2008 (1111kb)
Information and Enrolment
Copies of our programmes are available from our Open Learning Centres, Libraries and Council buidlings – or you can download the details from this page – see the panel on the right.
For more information on any of these programmes or to book a course, call Natalie at Brakenhale Open Learning Centre on 01344 457427.
When you enrol on any session, please let us know if you have any special needs or require additional support to enable you to participate in the course. If we know your requirements in advance, we will do our best to provide appropriate assistance for you.
Courses take place at:
Brakenhale Open Learning Centre – Rectory Lane, Easthampstead, Bracknell RG12 7GR (next to Brakenhale Secondary School)
Sandhurst Open Learning Centre – Owlsmoor Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD (next to Sandhurst Secondary School)
Please note that you will require small change to purchase refreshments at Sandhurst Open Learning Centre, but tea and coffee are free of charge at Brakenhale Open Learning Centre.
Please bring a packed lunch if you attend a day-long course.
Our Learner Handbook contains lots of useful information about our adult and family learning service –
- Learner Handbook August 2007 (187kb)
Looking for a longer courses?
Bracknell & Wokingham College is the main further education provider in the Borough and one of the largest and most successful in the area. The College offers an extensive part-time programme of courses in various locations and at different times of the day. They also offer full-time courses.
Take a look at the Bracknell and Wokingham College website to see the wide range of courses available or telephone the College for information about their programmes on 0845 330 3343.
Getting Started
Knowing how to get started can sometimes be a problem. If you need more information, please contact the Borough Council’s Lifelong Learning Team on 01344 354128.
‘Bracknell Forest: a community learning together for a successful future, where learning is valued and is an entitlement for all’.
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Downloads
- Learning Bus Summer 2008 (159kb)
- First Steps into Learning Summer 2008 (110kb)
- Taster Sessions Part 1 Summer Term 2008 (199kb)
- Taster Sessions Part 2 Summer Term 2008 (137kb)
- Computer Courses Summer Term 2008 (1936kb)
- Next Steps in Learning Part 1 Summer 2008 (94kb)
- Next Steps in Learning Part 2 Summer 2008 (63kb)
- Next Steps Computer Learning Summer 2008 (446kb)
- Payment for Next Steps Courses (12kb)
- Family Learning Programme Summer 2008 (1111kb)
- Learner Handbook August 2007 (187kb)
- Adult Learning Development Plan 2007 to 2008 (146kb)
