Adult Education Information

www.commed.combertonvc.org

Comberton Village College

A Trust School of
The Comberton Educational Trust

Thursday
02 September, 2010
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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
Fax: 01223 264548

Information
Programme Updates
2010-2011 Brochure

Adult Education 2010-2011

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 service at all times with a varied programme of courses taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic tutors. Do please let us have any feedback on courses you attend and ideas for future programmes. In the meantime we look forward to seeing you during 2010-2012.

2010-2011 Programme

Our programme for 2010-2011 has courses on many exciting subjects. Full details of the programme can be found in our 2010-2011 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 in the 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 .

Adult and Community Education courses in various subjects are also available at nearby Bassingbourn Village College and Melbourn Village College.

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

Term Dates

Many courses run for 10 weeks per term and start on the week dates below, but please check the details given in individual course information.

Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment or cancellation of the class.

Autumn term: 20 September 2010 (half-term: 25 to 29 October).

Spring term: 10 January 2011 (half-term: 21 to 25 February).

Summer term: 3 May 2011 (half-term: 30 May to 3 June).

Contact Details
The Community Education office is situated in the reception area of Comberton Village College. During the construction of the new Comberton Sixth Form complex, the reception and adult education offices have been temporarily relocated to the pupil entrance near the Comberton Public Library.
Centre Manager: Diana Cook Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DU. Telephone: 01223 264721 (24 hour answerphone out of hours). Fax: 01223 264548. E-mail: . Office hours: term time: Monday to Thursday inclusive 9.00am to 3.00pm, 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:
Please send a cheque (payable to 'Comberton Village College') with name course and phone/e-mail address to Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DU. A stamped addressed envelope is required if you need a receipt. Please do not send cash by post.
In Person:
Please bring your payment to the College Reception desk on Mondays to Thursdays inclusive between 9.00am and 3.00pm or on Monday and Wednesdays evenings between 7.00pm and 9.30pm. Payment can be by cash, cheque or credit/debit card (additional £1.00 fee for payment by credit/debit cards). During the construction of the new Comberton Sixth Form complex, the reception and adult education offices have been temporarily relocated to the pupil entrance near the Comberton Public Library. 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 (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.
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 Discounts 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 .
Equality Statement
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.

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 2010-2011 Programme were correct at the time of publication but changes to course details may be altered from time to time and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

This page was last updated on: Tuesday 13 July 2010