Northumberland Adult Learning Service seeks to provide accessible, high quality adult education. We aim to give you the best possible chance of success with your learning and are committed to putting the learner first. In Alnwick we provide a wide range of educational opportunities and recreational activities for people of all ages and abilities through the Duchess's Community High School (DCHS) Community Education Department.
Almost all the classes are based at Lindisfarne Adult Education Centre (the Centre) in the grounds of Lindisfarne Middle School, where day and evening classes are held Monday-Friday.
Why not drop in to talk to Lyn Lock for advice and guidance; she is available most Monday and Friday afternoons. The Centre is fully accessible to anyone with physical disabilities and also has a pleasant coffee bar area and snack machine.
Most certificated courses will run during normal school term time. 10 week courses will run 10 weeks per term. See the Calendar on page * for other important dates.
The first letter on the course code identifies the type of course:
E - Essential Skills FREE Skills for Life courses.
Q - Certificated courses leading to formal qualifications.
Tuition fee between 96p and £1.91 per hour depending on the duration of the course. These courses are completely FREE to anyone in receipt of a qualifying benefit, 16-18 yr olds not in school or those who fall into the other categories. Some certificated courses will also be FREE to those studying for their 1st full level 2 or 3 qualification.
P - Personal Development Community Learning (PDCL) courses, without formal certification but offering an introduction to adult learning and progression to further studies. Tuition fee-£2.12 per hour - no fee waivers.
S - Self Financing Groups (SFG) specifically for those who want a leisure activity without the need to complete a lot of paper work, and who want to continue without progressing to a formal qualification. Fee circa £2.75 per hour linked to the full cost of providing the class - no fee waivers.
Use the alphabetical listings under subject headings to find out what a course involves, when it will be held, the tutor's name and costs.
If a course is under-subscribed it may be necessary to cancel or combine it with another class. To avoid disappointment PLEASE enrol early and make sure we have a telephone number so we can reach you if a class has to be cancelled or changed.