Kirklees Community Campus

New Introduction to PC Technician course starting soon

2012-01-23T16:11:00.005Z

We have a new course on offer at Paddock Learning Centre and at The Lodge, Batley:

Introduction to PC Technician

The course starts at the end of February (start date to be confirmed soon) and will be 3 days

(15 hours long).

This course is free for anyone not working and with a qualification below Level 2.

Please ring 01484 431400 for more information and to book a place.

New Courses coming up

2012-01-10T10:15:00.002Z

We have new courses on offer starting soon:

Financial Literacy Course at Paddock Learning Centre -starting on 23rd January
Financial Literacy Course at Batley Lodge -starting on 24th January

Both courses are 12 weeks long and will give you an NOCN Entry Level 3 qualification.

This courses are free for anyone over 18, not working and with a qualification below Level 1.

If you know somebody who might be interested or you would like to attend this course please ring 01484 431400 to book a place.

Literacy and Numeracy Course at Lowerhouses Children's Centre

2012-01-10T10:08:00.002Z

There is a 10 week long Literacy and Numeracy Course on offer starting on 11th January

at Lowerhouses Sure Start Children's Centre.

If you are interested, please contact Lowerhouses Centre to book a place: 01484 223091.

Free creche available.

Festive wishes

2011-12-22T11:40:00.005Z

We would like to wish You all a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Altogether Better Kirklees - Digital Photography Session

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Course: Digital Photography
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday 9th February 2012
Time: 10am-1pm
Address: Paddock Community Trust, Paddock Learning Centre,
Paddock Village Hall, West View, Paddock, Huddersfield HD1 4TX
Tea and coffee will be provided.

Learn how to use your digital camera and how the computer can help you organise your images.
The course will cover:

Basic tips on getting your pictures right
Uploading images to your computer from the camera and organising your work
Understanding the different functions on your digital camera
How to find and use free software to help you edit your photos
Sources of further help in your photography

This is a free course aimed at volunteers of community groups/organisations that work with adults and would like to become voluntary Community Health Champions as part of the Altogether Better Project.

If you would like to attend this FREE course please contact Gill Mallinson at Altogether Better Kirklees.
Tel: 01484 225103
Email: gillian.mallinson@kirklees.gov.uk

Altogether Better Kirklees - Learning with Technology sessions

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Course: Learning with Technology
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Free
Date: January to June
Various locations in Kirklees

Altogether Better Kirklees is a Lottery funded project aimed at creating new healthy living activities and opportunities for adults across Kirklees.
The project aims to recruit and train voluntary Community Health Champions who would like to expand their own knowledge and skills while involving others in new healthy living activities.

What is Learning with Technology?
Finding out more about applications and programmes available to you with computers, internet, email and mobile phones and coming soon kindles. The training sessions has been developed in partnership with Paddock Community Trust and its innovative IT Buddies Project.
Come along to a free taster session in IT and try something new!

One to one support on:

internet access
computer safety
computer basics
question and answer session
information, advice and guidance on computing

Further information on Learning with Technology

Introducing Technology Session: a selection of devices which can enable you to get on the internet
Using Email: advice on how to set up and use an email account
Meet Your Laptop Session: find out the hidden secrets of your laptop
Going Online: help with contacting your council online, doing online banking, start home shopping at supermarkets and more
Meet Your Mobile Phone Session: help with your mobile phone
Social Media Session: sharing can be good, so allow us to show you how it's done
Favourite Session: let us show you the ways we use technology to deliver learning, sharing and fun.

This is a free course aimed at volunteers of community groups/organisations that work with adults and would like to become voluntary Community Health Champions as part of the Altogether Better Project.
We'll be visiting a variety of locations in Kirklees, please contact us to find out your nearest venue and to book a place at our sessions.

Venues and course dates:

Kirkburton Hub: 24 January, 21 February, 20 March 2012: 11.30am-1.30pm
Great Northern Street: 31 January, 28 February, 27 March 2012: 11am-1.00pm
Longwood Mechanics Village Hall: 17 January, 13 March 2012: 12noon-2.00pm

If you would like to attend this FREE course please contact Gill Mallinson at Altogether Better Kirklees. Please note booking is essential to reserve your place.
Tel: 01484 225103
Email: gillian.mallinson@kirklees.gov.uk

New member joined the team at Paddock Learning Centre

2011-12-20T15:01:00.003Z

We are delighted to announce that Yvonne Gilbert has joined our team at Paddock Learning Centre who has been employed as a Skills for Life Tutor by Paddock Community Trust.
Yvonne's previous experience includes the role of Training Manager at a media training company within the Kirklees area. In addition she has delivered training programmes both to companies and individuals from the retail sector, specialising in the delivery of Customer Service, Mentoring and Management Training.
Yvonne is a qualified teacher and Life Skills Coach, currently studying for a level 5 in Teaching Literacy in the Life Long Learning Sector. She holds Approved Internal Verification Status with the Open College network.
Welcome on board, Yvonne!

PC Technician Course starting soon

2011-12-20T14:47:00.003Z

We have a new course on offer at Paddock Learning Centre:

PC Technician Level 1 course (Optimising an IT system): starting on 11th January

This course is free for anyone not working and with a qualification below Level 2.

If you know somebody who might be interested or you would like to attend this course please ring 01484 431400 to book a place.

2011-11-22T11:11:00.002Z

Last week the d shop in Dewsbury had a quick visit from Emma, the project worker from the GMB@WORK, to see how we were getting on with the laptops they supplied us with a couple of weeks ago. And she was very happy to see them being used by a full house of users. We also use them for some of our outreach work, so they are a valuable addition to our learning resources. If you want any more information about the GMB please visit their website at http://www.gmb.org.uk.
If you want to learn about computers and what they can do for you, please come and visit our drop in at the d shop 24 Longcauseway, Dewsbury on a Wednesday 10:00 til 15:00. Dave will be pleased to see you.

Paddock Community Trust Christmas Fair

2011-11-09T09:25:00.003Z

We are organising a Christmas Market this year again at Paddock Village Hall.

It will be held on Saturday, December 3^rd 10am-3pm.

The entry is £1 under 15s free.

Treat yourself to a variety of delicious cakes, bring the kids to meet Father Christmas and make some nice crafts or buy some unique Christmas cards and gifts.

Stalls available free! If you would like to have a stall please ring 01484 431400.

New courses on offer at Paddock Learning Centre

2011-11-09T09:09:00.003Z

We have 2 new courses on offer at Paddock Learning Centre:

Customer Service Skills Level 1 course: starting on 24th November
PC Technician Level 1 course (Optimising an IT system): starting at the end of November.

These courses are free for anyone not working and with a qualification below Level 2.

If you know anybody who might be interested or you would like to attend these courses please ring 01484 431400 to book a place.

Get Online part 2

2011-11-07T11:26:00.005Z

The well advertised promotion, Get Online week, has now ended and "Give an hour" has already had over 9,000 hours pledged! Did you do your bit? If not, don't worry. Call us or visit us at Paddock Village Hall, the d-shop in Dewsbury or the Lodge at Batley and see what the Internet and the online world has to offer you.

Visit http://www.go-on.co.uk/ for more details.

Get online week

2011-10-27T14:52:00.002+01:00

Get online week runs from Monday the 31^st of October ‘till Sunday the 6^th of November, this time encouraging us all to “Give an hour” and to steal a quote directly from http://www.go-on.co.uk/ “Could you give an hour of your time to help someone get online?” This is being run in conjunction with the BBC, uk Online centres and Race Online 2012 and is being widely discussed on Breakfast news.

Paddock Community Campus is supporting this with our drop-ins at Paddock Village Hall and the D shop in Dewsbury. Paddock is Thursday morning, 9.30 till 12.30 and Friday 9.30 till 15.30 and the D shop is Tuesday and Wednesday 10.00 till 15.00 where we can help you to get online, search the Internet and learn new skills!

If you are interested please call or drop in and there may be cake!

Union donation

2011-10-25T10:04:00.001+01:00

GMB Union donated 6 laptops for the D-Shop (Dewsbury)

The GMB Union kindly donated 6 laptops to promote adult digital inclusion at the D-Shop in Dewsbury. The laptops were donated through the GMB’s Learning and Organising Together Project, which encourages people back into learning, to gain new skills and qualification.

Extended opening hours to give you more opportunity to “Get Online” during the UK Online Get Online Week at the D-Shop (Dewsbury) 31 October-4 November

Come along and try some of the “Go on” courses to learn more about using a computer and the Internet.

Closer to people, places and potential

2011-10-25T09:58:00.004+01:00

Community Outreach and IT Buddies work

I.T. Buddies are travelling throughout Kirklees to bring people, communities and technology closer together. We'll be providing access to the "Go on" range of online courses for those who wish to learn the basics, which should provide all you need to know to start bringing the online world into yours. For those who already have some experience of technology we'll be hoping to answer your questions about your own computer, email, phone or whatever it is that is presently puzzling you. We're working with adults of all ages, each with their own unique life experiences and hopes for technology, why don't you join us and see if we can help you get closer to people, places and potential.

You can find us:

at Spring Valley Community Centre in Liversedge every Tuesday 12.00-5.00pm

at The D Shop in the centre of Dewsbury every Wednesday 10am-3pm

Thursday is our touring day, we will be touring Kirklees and visiting libraries, village halls, community centres and more, all in order to bring opportunities to people throughout the region. Please watch our blog and twitter-feed for further information about where we'll be on which Thursday.

Finally you can come to Paddock Village Hall on a Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm or on a Friday 9.30am-3.30pm.

Gardening Project Winter break

2011-10-25T09:52:00.004+01:00

RIG Allotment project winter break November 2011-February 2012

The RIG allotment Community Gardening Project will take a break from November 2011 to February 2012.

For all inquiries for volunteering opportunities for 2012 please contact 01484 431400.

Skills For Jobs Video

2011-07-27T17:55:00.004+01:00

A short film illustrating some of the work we have done through our Kirklees Skills For Jobs programme (8 mins 20secs)

New Qualifications Available

2011-07-27T17:48:00.005+01:00

Two new courses are available at Kirklees Community Campus

‘e-type’ – the UK’s only recognised touch typing qualification

e-type is a flexible and fun way to learn how to touch-type. Learners can develop at their own pace without any pressure, and even practise at home or work. e-type is taught through ten structured lessons that follow a simple and logical sequence. There are clear instructions and the lessons are easy to understand and can be done at your own pace. For many it is a way of gaining a recognised touch typing qualification which employers increasingly look for.

Cost: £95

For more details see our Course Information sheets (pdf) on the right

Mentoring Skills and Practice (Level Two)

Do you work, or wish to work, with people on a one-to one basis in the workplace or as a volunteer?

The Kirklees Community Campus Mentoring qualification is designed to help all those who support individuals to progress in their lives and who have the intention of furthering their careers, particularly in the third sector.

This vocational qualification is primarily achieved through work-based learning supported by our tutors with some attendance required for workshops at either of the Kirklees Community Campus training centres (Huddersfield or Batley). These workshops include activities, exercises and discussions to help participants put what they learn into practice.

Course contents include:

· Mentoring Practice and Skills

· Developing Decision-making Skills

· Learning From Volunteering

· Developing Action Plans

Cost: £250 (Discounts on course costs are available dependent on individual circumstances)

For more details see our Course Information sheets (pdf) on the right

CALL 01484 431400

What's On:

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Paddock Village Hall

Go On
Thursday Mornings - 9.00am- 12.30pm
Teaching you the basics of how to use a computer and the Internet.

Job Club
Friday Mornings - 9.30am- 12.30pm
Get help with creating CV's, cover letters and application forms, as well as searching for jobs online.

IT Drop-In
All day Friday
Please phone us on 01484 431400 to book a place.

Batley The Lodge Training Centre

Job Club
Mondays 9.30am- 12.30pm
Get help with creating CV's, cover letters and application forms, as well as searching for jobs online.

IT buddy Session
All day Tuesday
One to One sessions, helping you with the basics of computing. Please phone 01924 475095 to book a session.

Go On
Wednesdays 9.30am- 4.30pm
Teaching you the basics of how to use a computer and the Internet.

Silver Surfer Day
Thursdays - 9.30am- 2.00pm
IT drop in for those aged 55 and over.

MoneyStart

2011-04-21T10:23:00.007+01:00

The moneystart course is delivered as a workshop to those who work frontline with people who may benefit from a money course themselves. The Workshop is a taster session of the topics delivered on a longer course and will include details of organisations that can help individuals in need of money advice.

Course Content-

Money Secrets
The Language of Money
Getting a Good Deal
A Short History of Money
Income
Borrowing and Debt
Know your Rights
Budget- The dreaded 'B' word

The course will be held at two venues:

Paddock Village Hall
Huddersfield
Tuesday 10th May
9.30am- 12.30pm

The Lodge Training Centre
Batley
Thursday 12th May
9.30am- 12.30pm

For more information regarding this course, please contact the Paddock Community Forum on 01484 431400.

New Course Dates for Skills for Jobs

2011-04-15T09:54:00.003+01:00

Skills for Jobs is a programme designed to help unemployed people with few or no qualifications back into work, training or education. We offer a range of courses to help you learn new skills that are needed in the workplace. We also help with choosing the right career path and with on-line job search. If you need help with developing your CV and completing application forms, we can do that too!

PC Technician Level 1
Gain an understanding of how a computer really works!
Starts 9th May (2 days per week)- Monday and Wednesdays for 6 weeks
9.30am-3.00pm

Customer Service Skills Level 1
Learn the skills required to deliver a quality service.
Starts Wednesday 11th May for 7 weeks (at the Crosland Moor Community Centre)
9.30am-12.30pm

Numeracy Level 1 & 2
A chance to improve your Math skills and gain a qualification.
Starts Thursday 5th May
1.00pm- 3.00pm

Literacy Level 1 & 2
A chance to improve your English skills and gain a qualification.
Wednesday 4th May
10.00am- 12.00pm

Word Processing Level 1
Use Word to create letters, leaflets and business documents.
Starts Tuesday 10th May
9.30am-12.30pm

MoneyStart Course
A 6 week course designed to help you learn more about financial literacy, debt management and local sources of help.
Time and date tba. Please contact the centre for further information.

UK On-Line My Guide
A free course for absolute beginners- all welcome.
Every Thursday 9.30- 11.00, 11.00- 12.30
Friday 9.30- 11.00, 11.00- 12.30, 12.30- 2.00, 2.00- 3.30
(Session needs to be booked)

Work Club
A chance for unemployed people to access IT facilities & get help and support with CV's, online job search and job applications.
Every Friday 9.30am- 12.00pm

If you would like to book a place on any of the mentioned courses, or would like further information, please contact the Paddock Village Hall on 01484 431400.

FREE Literacy and Numeracy Courses

2011-03-28T10:42:00.007+01:00

Brush up on your Literacy and Numeracy skills, and gain a qualification!!

Here at the Paddock Village Hall, we have a range of FREE Literacy and Numeracy courses to suit all levels.

Up to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
This course is delivered by Groundworks. It is suitable for those on Skills for Jobs.
Monday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Level 1 and 2 Literacy
This course is delivered by WEA. It is suitable for those who have completed Skills for Jobs, or for anyone else requiring this qualification.
Mondays 6.30pm- 8.30pm (evening course*)
OR
Wednesdays 10.00am- 12.00pm

Level 1 and 2 Numeracy
This course is delivered by DPEVH. It is suitable for those who have completed Skills for Jobs, or for anyone else requiring this qualification.
Thursdays 1.00pm- 3.00pm

If you are interested in attending any of these courses or would like further information, please contact the Paddock Village Hall on 01484 431400.
For evening courses*, please contact Dory Glynn on 01422 884018 or 07966 254 324

Skills for Jobs- Spring 2011 Programme

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Skills for Jobs is a programme designated to help unemployed people, with few or no qualifications, back into work, training or education.We can offer a range of courses to help you learn new skills that are needed in the workplace. We also help with choosing the right career path and with on-line job search. If you need help with developing your CV and completing application forms, we can do that too!!

PC Technician Level 1
Gain an understanding of how a computer really works!
Starts 7th March (2 days per week) Mondays & Wednesdays for 6 weeks
9.30am- 3.00pm

Customer Service Skills Level 1
Learn the skills required to deliver a quality service.
Starts Monday 8th March
9.30am- 12.30pm

Getting More Out of a Computer
Develop your understanding of the basic functions.
Starts Wednesday 9th March
9.15am-2.15pm

Numeracy Level 1
A chance to improve your Math skills and gain a qualification.
Starts Thursday 17th March
1.00pm-3.00pm

Literacy Level 1
A chance to improve your English skills and gain a qualification.
Start date to be arranged

Computer Confidence
A first step to using and understanding a computer.
Starts Monday 28th March
9.30am-12.30pm

Word Processing Level 1
Use Word to create letters, leaflets and business documents.
Starts Tuesday 5th April
9.30am-12.30pm

UK On-Line My Guide
A free course for absolute beginners.
Every Thursday-
9.30am-11.00am, 11.00am-12.30pm
Friday-
9.30am-11.00am, 11.00am-12.30pm, 12.30pm-2.00pm, 2.00pm-3.30pm
(Session needs to be booked)

Work Club
A chance for unemployed people to access IT facilities and get help and support with CV's, on-line job search and job applications.
Every Friday 9.30am-12.00pm

If you are interested or want more information regarding these or any other courses at Paddock Village Hall, please contact us on 01484 431400. Alternatively email us at: admin@paddockforum.org.uk

Free Literacy Course Starting March 2011

2011-02-15T10:21:00.005Z

Free Level 1/ Level 2 Literacy Course starting at the Paddock Village Hall

The 10 week course starts on Monday 28th March from 18:30 - 20:30. The course dates are:

Week 1- Mon 28/03/2011
Week 2- Mon 04/04/2011
Week 3- Mon 11/04/2011
Week 4- Mon 09/05/2011
Week 5- Mon 16/05/2011
Week 6- Mon 23/05/2011
Week 7- Mon 06/06/2011
Week 8- Mon 13/06/2011
Week 9- Mon 20/06/2011
Week 10- Mon 27/06/2011

If you are interested or want more information regarding this or any other courses at the Paddock Village Hall, please contact us on 01484 431400. Alternatively, email us at admin@paddockforum.org.uk

IT Buddy Scheme

2011-01-27T09:19:00.009Z

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The IT Buddy Scheme has been running for four months, we now have well over 50 Kirklees residents receiving IT Tution and mentoring from 12 individuals across the Kirklees District. You can now access free IT Tuition in Paddock (The Village Hall, Huddersfield), The Longwood mechanics Institute (Huddersfield), The Lodge Training Centre (Batley), Thornhill Lees Community Centre (Dewsbury), The Hub (Kirkburton, Hudds), The Denby Dale Centre and Mirfield Library & Information Centre. We are also in dicsussions with other community centres and libraries to roll out the service to more users across the region.

If you would like any further information regarding the IT Buddy Scheme or the eligibility criteria please contact Giles Harrison (Scheme Co-ordinator) on 07986 431 575 or 01484 431 400, alternatively send an e-mail to Giles@PaddockForum.org.uk

If you do not qualify for the scheme please do not be put off as we are here to help and will advise you on where you can access adult education and skill development. We are always on the look out for reliable and dedicated volunteers so if you would like to share you IT Skills with others please don't hesitate to get in touch.

New Courses Starting January 2011

2011-01-07T12:16:00.004Z

Paddock Village Hall- Level 2 PC Technician

Date - Commencing Monday 10th January 2011*
Time- 9.30am - 3.00pm
*Course runs 2 days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays) for approximately 7 weeks

Paddock Village Hall - Level 2 IT (includes Word processing and spreadsheets)
Date - Tuesday 11th January 2011
Time - 9.30am - 3.00pm (1st session morning only)

Ravensthorpe Community Centre - Operate a Computer Level 1
Date - Monday 10th January 2011
Time - 9.30am - 12.00pm

Ravensthorpe Community Centre- Level 2 Customer Service Skills
Date - Tuesday 11th 2011
Time - 9.30am - 12.30pm

For any information regarding this or any other course please contact us on 01484 431400, alternatively email us at admin@paddockforum.org.uk

Skills for Jobs Level 1 Courses 2011

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MyGuide at Twin Chapels Batley

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Work Club at Paddock Village Hall

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Paddock Village Hall Christmas Fair

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Introduction to IT course

2010-10-28T11:37:00.000+01:00

The next Introduction to IT course at Paddock Learning Centre will be running starts Tuesday 2nd November.

For any information regarding this or any other course please contact 01484 431400 alternatively email us at admin@paddockforum.org.uk

New Courses Continued

2010-09-28T13:39:00.000+01:00

Paddock Learning Centre - PC Technicians
5 Week Course 2 days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)
18th October - 17th November, 9.30am - 3pm

Chestnut Centre, Fartown Village Hall - Developing Customer Service Skills
3 Day Course, 20th - 22nd October, 9.30am - 3pm

For any enquiries contact
Tel: 01484 431400

New Courses for the September Term 2010

2010-09-21T09:55:00.000+01:00

Our Skills for Jobs program Courses for the September term are as listed:

Paddock Learning Centre - IT Maintenance and Word Processing Level 1
12 weeks - 7th September - 30th November

Ravensthorpe Community Centre - Word Processing Level 1
10 Weeks - 20th September - 29th November

Lowerhouses Sure Start Centre - Employability Workshops
4 Weeks - 14th September - 5th October

Birkby Junior School - Introduction to IT
5 Weeks - 23rd September - 21st October

Newsome Scout Hut - IT and Employability Skills Drop In
24th September - Ongoing

Ravensthorpe Community Centre - Level 1 Customer Service Skills
10 Weeks - 28th September - 7th December

Ravensthorpe Community Centre - Level 2 Customer Service Skills
5 Day Course - 27th September - 13th October

For any enquiries contact:

Tel: 01484 431400

New Co-ordinator for IT Buddy Scheme

2010-09-07T13:51:00.000+01:00

The IT Buddy Scheme aims to help people with little or no IT experience access training and development in the use of technology by utilising the skills of people from local communities. The project is currently looking for people who would like to give a little of their time and become Paddock Community Forum volunteers, who then pass on their IT skills to others.

The scheme aims to promote adult learning and bring together people from all walks of life, especially those who feel isolated or are in need of a confidence boost. There are opportunities to learn about effective job searching and employability skills, digital photography, social networking, the use of the IT to make financial savings. The objective is to work together in order to benefit from each other’s knowledge, in supportive learning environments throughout Kirklees.

For more information on the IT Buddy Scheme please contact Giles Harrison on 01484 440 798 or send an e-mail to Giles@paddockforum.org.uk alternatively contact the Paddock Community Forum on 01484 431 400.

Correction from old blog post, Lowerhouses Childrens Centre - September Courses

2010-08-03T13:35:00.001+01:00

A taster session for the Skills For Jobs programme is to be run at Lowerhouses Childrens Centre, starting Monday September 6th and running for four weeks. The sessions are aimed at helping learners get back into work by providing support in job search and preparation - CV building, job search and applications, increasing confidence skills and assessments. The Children’s Centre will provide light refreshments during the session.
Taster session with creche for under 5's
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
Date: Monday, September 6th

Four-week follow on course at Lowerhouses Children's Centre will run from Tuesday, September 14th.
Time: 1pm – 3pm.
Date: Tuesday, September 14th
Anybody interested can contact Paddock Learning Centre on 01484 431400.

Level 1 ICT qualification at Thornhill Lees

2010-08-02T13:29:00.000+01:00

Learners at Thornhill Lees Community Centre ,Dewsbury, have successfully completed a Level 1 ICT qualification through the Skills for Jobs Project.

IT taster course held at Birkby Infants School.

2010-08-02T13:00:00.000+01:00

Parents of children attending Birkby Infants School attented a short 5 week IT taster course run by Paddock Learning Centre. We hope to be able to hold another short course in the autumn. This project was funded through the Reducing Inequalities Grant.

Lowerhouses Childrens Centre - September Courses

2010-07-07T13:30:00.000+01:00

A taster session for the Skills For Jobs programme is to be run at Lowerhouses Childrens Centre, starting Monday September 6th and running for four weeks. The sessions are aimed at helping learners get back into work by providing support in job search and preparation - CV building, job search and applications, increasing confidence skills and assessments. The Children’s Centre will provide light refreshments during the session.
Time: 12noon – 2pm.
Date: Monday, September 6th

A similar four-week course at Lowerhouses Children's Centre for those with under 5's will run from Tuesday, September 14th as a free crèche for children under 5's will be available.
Time: 1pm – 3pm.
Date: Tuesday, September 14th

Anybody interested can contact Paddock Learning Centre on 01484 431400.

Adult Learner Award Success

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Peter Ray, who took part in the Campus Skills For Jobs programme, won a most determined learner award at the Adult Learner Awards held in May at Huddersfield Town Hall. Peter had worked in engineering for most of his adult life and had no knowledge of computers when he enrolled on a Skills For Jobs introductory course at Paddock Learning Centre. He successfully completed the first course and eventually completed further training for his full Level One qualification in IT. He now works full-time for Kirklees Council in the Estates Department. Peter (left) is pictured with the former chief executive of Kirklees Council Rob Vincent.

Update on Newsome Grapevine Project

2010-07-07T13:15:00.000+01:00

Newsome residents have successfully completed a number of UK Online courses at the Newsome Scout Hut as part of the Newsome Grapevine project. Paddock Learning Centre has supplied laptops and staff to help visitors to the Friday drop-in sessions get to grips with the Internet through a series of short on-line courses. The sessions finish on Friday July 16th but we hope to secure further funding to enable the drop-in to continue in September.

Drop-In Sessions, Newsome Scout Hut, Huddersfield

2010-05-06T12:31:00.000+01:00

Weekly drop-in sessions starting Friday May 21st at Newsome Scout Hut will allow residents to find out about how local people and community groups are using technology to share information - and how you can do it too.
The sessions will offer:

Drop in any Friday to use the Internet for free
Get help with basic computing skills and using the Internet
Learn how to access local information online and by text
Share what you know about Newsome in words, photos, audio and video
Find out how to create a simple web site for you group or project
Help create a web site for the Newsome Ward
Get started with Twitter, Facebook, blogs or other sites.

Session Time: every Friday from May 21st to July 16th 10.30am - 12.30pm
Newsome Scout Hut, Newsome Road South.
For more information call 01484 431400 or Diane on 01484 414823

Drop-In Sessions, Bleak House, Batley

2010-05-06T09:10:00.000+01:00

We are now running weekly IT drop-in sessions at Bleak House on the Wilton Estate in Batley. The sessions - run from 1pm - 3pm every Tuesday - will help residents improve their computer skills, learn more about going online and offers support in finding employment. There are also opportunities to move onto our main employability programme from these sessions. Skills For Jobs offers a range of vocational qualifications and one-to-one mentoring. The Bleak House weekly sessions are free and suitable for all ages and levels of experience - from complete novices to more confident computer users. For more information please call 01484 431400.

Paddock Over 60's IT Courses

2010-03-16T14:30:00.000Z

Over the last couple of years Paddock Learning Centre has worked with a number of groups of older learners in helping them get more out of the Internet and to develop social contact through regular IT sessions. The video below, made with the support of Community Media Matters, highlights the benefits and impact of the work so far. Kirklees Community Liaison have supported the delivery of these twice weekly sessions.

Training Fair Update

2010-03-08T20:48:00.000Z

Although not as well-attended as hoped the Training Fair held on Saturday, March 6th proved successful for many of the participating organisations most of whom recruited people onto various employment support and training provisions. The Key2Work programme was particularly successful and the Mission even managed to sign up a new volunteer tutor for their training sessions. Organisers now hope to repeat the exercise - though bigger and better - early in September. Pictured: Diane Gledhill Learn Direct Project Coordinator (CWU)

Crosland Moor Learning Centre Open Day

2010-03-05T16:52:00.001Z

Crosland Moor Learning Centre, partners in the Kirklees Community Campus, are to hold a Skills For Jobs Open Day on Saturday, March 27th 1 - 4pm. Visitors will be able to find out more about the range of IT and other other provision available under Skills For Jobs programme at Crosland Moor.

UK Online Funding

2010-03-05T16:38:00.000Z

Paddock Learning Centre has been successful in a £15,000 bid to UK Online, under the Smarter Government Grant funding scheme. The bid was successful in part because of the intended contribution to the UK online centres vision in respect of the smarter government funding, which is to support an extra one million people to get online by the end of 2012. Also for indicating the intention to use the online basics, public services and employability courses within www.myguide.gov.uk, in order to enable clients to gain the skills and confidence to effectively use the internet to improve their lives.
The award follows the recent successful £7,000 application for capital funds to UK Online which has enabled the Centre to update and replace much of its IT facility.

Computer Sessions For Older People - Dalton

2010-03-05T16:27:00.000Z

Regular computer sessions for older people entitled Understanding Your Computer will commence every Wednesday morning at the Greenfields Family Centre in Dalton from April. These sessions, which explore the basics of using a computer - including accessing online services - are aimed at overcoming social isolation and providing a leisure activity and learning opportunity that is therapeutic in its own right. The work is funded by Kirklees Council Community Liaison and also provides an opportunity for individuals to volunteer their time to support fellow learners.
Please contact 01484 431400 for more details.

Venue: Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane, HD5 9TR

Taster Session at St.James' Church Rawthorpe

2010-03-05T16:17:00.000Z

Paddock Learning Centre are to deliver two taster sessions at St. James' Church in Rawthorpe during March. The sessions are aimed at IT novices who wish to improve their computer skills in order to help them find work and progress into further training. Learners will have the opportunity to progress onto the full qualifications pathway in IT and other skill areas offered through the Kirklees Community Campus Skills For Jobs Project.

The dates and time of the courses are:
Wednesday, March 24th 9.30am - 12.00pm
Wednesday, March 31st 9.30am - 12.00pm

Please contact 01484 431400 for more information

Advanced Digital Photography: Paddock Learning Centre

2010-02-24T20:47:00.000Z

Do you have a basic knowledge of using a digital camera and are confident in using computers?
Would you like to develop and build on your existing knowledge and learn how to produce better photographs?
Would you like to learn new skills and build on your confidence to guide others in taking better photographs?

Course Content;
• Developing simple photographic styles
• Understanding lighting both indoors and outdoors
• Editing images for a greater impact
• Understanding composition and framing techniques

This course will be a fun and lively course with a mix of practical and studio work.

When: Thursday 15th April 2010 starting 10.30am to 12.30pm for 6 consecutive weeks
Venue: Paddock Learning Centre, Paddock Village Hall, Paddock, Huddersfield HD1 4TX
All courses are free, all we ask is that you pass on and share your new skills and knowledge to your community/voluntary groups.
Interested? Then contact Gemma on 01484 225142 or gemma.jenkinson@kirklees.gov.uk

Training Fair

2010-02-18T22:58:00.000Z

Training Fair at the Huddersfield Methodist Mission
Saturday March 6th 10am - 2pm
Skills for Jobs partners including the Kirklees Community Campus will be attending the Training Fair at the Mission to offer information about the opportunities, help and support available for local people who want to get into work.
The Campus will be promoting their range of accredited training in such skills as Office IT and general computing, Work Experience and Customer Service Skills along with the one to one support available through learning mentors.
Information about the employment assistance available in the Fresh Horizons Key2Work programme, and construction focused training through the Accent Community Partnership will also be on hand from staff representing these organisations.

Free Community Websites

2010-02-17T12:01:00.000Z

The Talk about Local project in partnership with UK Online is offering community groups in the area the chance to build their own simple, free website with the support of Kirklees Community Campus. We aim to help two or three local organisations create and maintain their own site using the free wordpress and ning platforms. Free community websites can be used effectively for a wide variety of issues, from local community activism and politics to organising local sports or arts groups, or simply talking passionately about your interests online. The offer is open to all community groups in Kirklees but we only have sufficient resources to help up to three organisations.
For more information please contact 01484 431400.

Campus Customer Service Courses

2010-02-11T21:15:00.000Z

The Community Campus are to offer a Level One Customer Service Skills courses at both The Chestnut Centre, Huddersfield and Ravensthorpe Community Centre, Dewsbury over the coming weeks.
Both courses lead to nationally recognised Level One accreditation through the Open College Network, and provide learners with the opportunity to progress onto the Level Two certificate.
The dates and times of the courses are as follows:

Course Description:
In today’s competitive market is is essential that front line staff possess the skills required to deliver a quality driven, customer focused service. This Customer Service Course is designed to demonstrate the tools and techniques necessary for the implementation of an effective customer service strategy, demonstrating how to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and ensure cutomer loyalty.

The use of practical exercises illustrate how to handle customer complaints effectively. Focus is placed on ensuring learners are aware of why customer service matters and how to translate the theory into practical eveyday relevance to prospective employers.

The Chestnut Centre, Deighton:

Tuesday, March 16th 9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday, March 23rd 9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday, March 30th 9.30am -5pm

Lunch is provided. Childcare and travelling costs can also be met.
Centre Telephone. 01484 551521
or call 01484 431400

Ravensthorpe Community Centre:

Wednesday, February 24th 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, March 3rd 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, March 10th 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, March 17th 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, March 24th 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, March 31st 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, April 7th 9.00am - 12.30pm
Wednesday, April 14th 9.00am - 12.30pm

Childcare and travelling costs can also be met.
Centre Telephone: 01924 510030
or call 01484 431400

Laptops and Broadband Grants

2010-02-10T21:01:00.000Z

Home Access provides grants to low income families to buy computer and/or internet packages so they can learn safely, have fun and achieve more at school. Following the successful pilot, the Home Access programme is now available nationally across England.

Paddock Learning Centre is now a partner in the Home Access programme.

More details here

Campus Capital investment

2010-01-28T19:42:00.000Z

The Kirklees Community Campus was recently successful in a £30,000 capital bid for new equipment across all six centres. This investment will replace some existing ageing resources and offers new opportunities for learning in both the Campus Centres and their outreach work. The money has been spent on replacing old computers, printers and servers, purchasing new sets of laptops, teaching aids, and other e-learning technology. The cash was made available through the National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE).
Pictured with some of the new equipment at Chickenley Community Centre are Jayne Noble, Community Development Worker, and learners Clair Smith and Tony Mowvley at a Chickenley Community Centre drop-in IT session.

Campus Courses and Skills For Jobs

2010-01-15T23:53:00.000Z

The Campus is currently offering accredited courses and Level 1 qualifications though the Open College Network (OCN) in Office IT, Customer Service Skills and Work Experience in variety of venues throughout Huddersfield and Dewsbury. This work is being funded by the Skills For Jobs programme - financed through the LSC and the European Social Fund, and managed locally by Kirklees Metropolitan Council. In addition, there are a number of short courses available including a Basic IT introduction for those new to computers, using the Internet and Email, Health and Safety in the Workplace, and help with CV development and job applications. These courses are aimed at helping learners acquire the necessary skills and confidence to compete in the job market. All courses are free for eligible participants and help can be provided with childcare and travel costs to Centres. All participants will receive the personal support of a learning mentor.

For more information contact 01484 431400

Kirklees Community Campus Skills For Jobs project has been funded by the Learning & Skills Council (LSC) in Yorkshire and the Humber and the European Social Fund (ESF)