Adult Education Information 2011-2012

www.commed.combertonvc.org

Comberton Village College

An Academy of the
Comberton Academy Trust

Saturday
28 January, 2012
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West Street
Comberton
Cambridge CB23 7DU

Executive Principal
Stephen Munday MA

Tel: 01223 262503
Fax: 01223 264116

Adult Education
Comberton Village College
West Street
Comberton
Cambridge CB23 7DU
Tel: 01223 264721

Information
Programme Updates
2011-2012 Brochure

Adult Education 2011-2012

Welcome to the Adult Education Programme at Comberton Village College

Courses are offered in the daytime, evenings and on Saturdays and we hope you will find something to interest you.

We strive to provide a high-quality, varied programme of courses at a very competitive price (our fees have remained the same for four years), taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic tutors. Please let us have comments and feedback on the courses you attend and ideas you may have for future programmes. In the meantime we look forward to seeing you during 2011-2012.

2011-2012 Programme

Our programme for 2011-2012 has courses on many exciting subjects. Full details of the programme can be found in our 2011-2012 Brochure. Additional courses and any amendments to the published course details will be shown on our update page.

You can collect a free copy of the brochure, from the Community Education office just off the new reception area of Comberton Village College.

Detailed Information Sheets on all our courses are available from the Community Education office at 01223 264721 or by e-mail at .

We are offering a few courses located in Bassingbourn and Melbourn this year - please see the end of the course list.

Please refer to the Cambridgeshire.net site for details of Adult and Community Education courses located elsewhere in Cambridgeshire.

Term Dates

Autumn term: 19 September 2011 (half-term: 24 to 28 October).

Spring term: 9 January 2012 (half-term: 13 to 17 February).

Summer term: 23 April 2012 (half-term: 4 June to 8 June).

Most courses run for 10 weeks per term unless stated otherwise. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment or cancellation of the class.

Adult Education at Comberton Village College - January 2012

There are some new courses and some places still available in existing courses for January 2012. See information sheet Adult Education for an update. For further information please e-mail commed@comberton.cambs.sch.uk or phone 01223 264721 It is often possible to join a class in the second term but please come and try a session if unsure. Most classes start 9th January unless stated otherwise.

Contact Details
We are based at Comberton Village College (location map) in our brand new office just off the reception area of the new building. Please ask at the main reception desk if you want to talk to a member of the Adult Education team.
Centre Manager: Diana Cook Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DU. Telephone: 01223 264721 (24 hour answerphone out of hours). E-mail: . Office hours: term time: Monday to Thursday inclusive 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday and Wednesdays 7.00pm to 9.30pm, summer holidays: closed during August and other school holidays. Please make all cheques payable to 'Comberton Village College'.
Enrolment and Payment
You can enrol on any of our courses in the following ways:
By Post:
We would suggest you confirm course availability and cost by phone before enrolling by post. Please send a cheque (payable to 'Comberton Village College') with the title of the required course(s) and your phone/e-mail address to Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DU. An e-mail contact address or a stamped addressed envelope is required if you need a receipt. Please do not send cash by post.
In Person:
The Adult Education team are based at Comberton Village College (location map) in our brand new office just off the reception area of the new building. Please ask at the main reception desk if you want to make a booking/payment or talk to a member of the Adult Education team (Mondays to Thursdays inclusive between 9.00am and 4.00pm or on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 7.00pm and 9.30pm). Payment can be by cash, cheque or Visa/Mastercard credit/debit card (there is an additional £1.00 fee for payment by credit/debit cards). The adult education office is closed during August and other school holidays.
By Telephone:
Phone 01223 264721 during opening hours (see above) and have details of the course(s) and your credit/debit card details to hand (there is an additional £1.00 fee for payment by credit/debit cards). Please be patient during busy periods.
Payments are often not processed until classes are viable but please assume the class is running once payment has been sent unless you hear to the contrary.
Unless you are notified by us, assume your enrolment has been accepted and you should attend your chosen course on the first day/evening. If you have any queries, please contact the Community Education office on 01223 264721 during opening hours or by e-mail on .
Refunds
Refunds are only available if the college closes a class or you withdraw at least two weeks before the start date. In the latter case there is an administrative charge of £5.00. If a class is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as snow or tutor illness, an extra class or classes will be added to the programme and no refund will be available.
Concessionary Fees and Payment by Instalments
Concessionary discounts of 25% are available if you are in receipt of a means-tested benefit, evidence of which must be presented on enrolment. It is also possible to pay by instalments - please ask for details.
Learner Information
Detailed information sheets on all our courses are available on request from the Community Education office at 01223 264721 or by e-mail at .
Fitness for Health Programme
If you are recovering from an illness, stroke, operation or condition that might respond to regular exercise, you can join our day time Fitness for Health Programme held in the cb3 Fitness Suite. We will also run a chair based class from September 2011. Please contact us to make an appointment.
Careers Guidance
The national Next Step adult guidance service provides advice on all aspects of learning and work. To talk to an advisor or book an appointment, please call 0800 100 900 or go to www.nextstep.org.uk.
Equality Statement
Cambridgeshire County Council supports a wide range of adult learning opportunities across Cambridgeshire, including courses, clubs, community groups and family learning opportunities. The County Council is committed to ensuring equality, recognising and celebrating difference and promoting cohesion and a sense of belonging amongst diverse communities.
At Comberton, we positively encourage all learners with concerns about specific needs which might affect their learning to discuss their requirements with us in confidence. We believe that everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is free from discriminatory behaviour so that we build a community based on mutual trust and respect. We will ensure that resources and equipment are accessible to all and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can access activities.
Special Needs Support
Comberton Village College warmly welcomes all members of the community with special needs of any kind. Please ask for further information about the range of support we can offer.
	All areas of the college site are generally wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the first floor Modern Foreign Languages corridor. If this might present a problem, please telephone 01223 264721 during opening hours and we will be pleased to discuss special arrangements to help you. See also Information for Visitors with Disabilities for additional details.
Please ring 01223 703530 for further support, advice and information on specific courses in Cambridgeshire for people with disabilities,
Safeguarding Statement
Arrangements have been made to ensure that you are safe when in this centre. If you feel you are not safe for any reason, for example through verbal or physical abuse or you have been discriminated against, please tell your tutor or the centre manager, who will investigatre to ensure your safety.

The Small Print (please read!)

The official bit:

(1) Classes may be closed (in which case a proportionate refund may be made), the length curtailed, or fees varied if they have insufficient enrolments and are not financially viable. Where classes are cancelled due to tutor's unavailability, extra sessions will be added at the end. No refunds will be given.

(2) Fees are not refunded except in very exceptional circumstances to ensure the viability of the course. An administration fee of £5.00 will be levied in the case of a refund being agreed.

(3) Students are reminded that all fees are due upon enrolment. Students who have to be pursued for payment of overdue fees by letter or otherwise may be further surcharged for the additional administrative costs.

(4) The College offers the facility to pay for courses in instalments, please enquire. All fee quoted include exam/assessment fees (if appropriate to the course).

(5) Students participating in physical activity classes should satisfy themselves that they are capable of undertaking the activity, and if any doubt consult their doctor beforehand.

(6) Personal accident insurance for students engaged in class or club activities is not provided. Students wishing to have such cover should consult an Insurance Broker.

(7) The College is insured against Public Liability, however, students are reminded that insurance is not provided against theft or accidental damage of their property. Students should arrange their own cover if they are concerned about this.

(8) Students will be held liable for any damage they may cause to the College or to County Council property. Cars and any personal property are left on the premises entirely at owner's risk.

(9) Students paying by Debit/Credit card will be charged £1.00 per transaction to cover costs.

(10) All details in the published 2011-2012 Programme were correct at the time of publication but course details may be altered from time to time and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

This page was last updated on: Monday 9 January 2012