Adult and Family Learning
Welcome to our programme for the summer term.
Most of our courses are suitable for complete beginners so if you would like to learn how to use a computer, make the most of your digital camera, build your confidence, improve your work skills, or even just take up a new hobby – then we have the course to help you get started on your learning journey!
Most courses take place in our Open Learning Centres in Bracknell or Sandhurst.Please note that our Brakenhale Open Learning Centre is being extended and modernised, but all our course programmes are running as normal during the building work.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
First Steps into Learning (295kb)
If you are new to learning or nervous about returning to learning, try one of our FREE First Steps courses. This term includes Life Coaching, Confidence through Drawing and Singing for Fun. These courses run for 4 or 5 sessions.
Taster Sessions (260kb)
This is a programme of single, low cost sessions on a variety of topics including crafts, personal development, health and well-being, dressmaking and more. Come along and try something new.
Please note that the small fee charged for Taster sessions is payable at the start of the session.
Next Steps in Learning (368kb)
These short courses enable you to learn a little bit more about popular subjects. This term our Next Steps course programme includes calligraphy, several complementary therapies, flower arranging, singing and wine tasting.
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.
Computer Courses (5559kb)
If you are new to computing our UKonline courses will help you get started.
‘First Time on a Computer’ is FREE and lasts for 10 hours over two or more sessions. This course is designed to help absolute beginners to become familiar with computer jargon, using a mouse and keyboard, the internet and email.
Once you know the basics, you can expand your knowledge by enrolling on one of our low cost, introductory taster sessions on a wide range of computer topics including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, digital photography and Outlook Express. You can also learn how to use your computer to buy and sell on eBay, discover blogging or search for jobs on the Internet.
If you need advice about our computer courses, please ring Brakenhale Open Learning Centre on 01344 457427 and ask for Jayne.
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 Step Computer Learning (310kb)
Create a four-page website in the Introduction to Dreamweaver on Saturday 20th June or learn how to manipulate your photos in Next Steps with Photoshop Elements starting on Monday 8th June for 4 weeks.
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.
The Learning Bus (567kb)
Our Learning Bus is a fully equipped mobile classroom. We use it to deliver FREE sessions for adults who would like to return to learning and / or improve their skills in English or Maths. The programme this term includes skills checks, taster sessions and longer courses for beginners and improvers.
If you need further information about courses on the Learning Bus, please ring Brakenhale Open Learning Centre on 01344 457427 and ask for Fiona.
Information and Enrolment
Copies of our programmes are available from our Open Learning Centres, Libraries and Council buildings – 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.
Except where indicated, courses take place at:
Brakenhale Open Learning Centre – Rectory Lane, Easthampstead, Bracknell RG12 7GR (next to Brakenhale Secondary School) or
Sandhurst Open Learning Centre – Owlsmoor Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD (next to Sandhurst Secondary School)
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.
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 and 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 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
- First Steps into Learning (295kb)
- Taster Sessions (260kb)
- Next Steps in Learning (368kb)
- Computer Courses (5559kb)
- Next Step Computer Learning (310kb)
- The Learning Bus (567kb)
- Learner Handbook August 2007 (187kb)
- BFBC Adult Learning Development Plan 2008 to 2009 (138kb)
