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What we offer

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest run a range of accredited courses for adults who are experiencing, or who have experienced, poor mental health

We know that having a mental health condition can make it difficult to gain qualifications, and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve their goals

You can find out more about the courses we have on offer below, and enrol in one of our courses. If you need additional support for your mental health you can find out more about our wellbeing groups and register for support.

What courses can I enrol in?

English

English and sewing Entry Level 2 RARPA – For those with a basic knowledge of English, who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
Functional Skills English E1/E2 – For those who have completed Entry Level 2 RARPA award in Term 1 and want to work towards Entry 2FS English award

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL conversation club – Basic speaking skills

ESOL Entry Level 1 – For those who want to gain basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
ESOL Entry Level 2 (exam) – For those who want to gain intermediate speaking and listening skills

Maths

Maths Functional Skills E1/E2 – A range of courses which allow learners to achieve and progress through functional skills courses towards achieving Level 2 and considering options for progressing to GCSE

Wellbeing

Building Resilience – A course for those wanting to gain skills in self-esteem, assertiveness, confidence and resilience
Mindful Meditation – gain mindfulness and compassion-based wellbeing strategies.

Computing

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 – An introduction to computer basics. We cover topics including word processing, the internet and email
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 – For those who have completed an ICT Entry Level 3 award. We cover topics including website software, presentations software and word processing.

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How we use your personal information Employment, Skills and Adult Learning (ESAL) complies with all relevant data protection legislation, the Department for Education (DfE) is the data controller for personal data processed by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Greater London Authority (GLA). The personal information you supplied on this form will be retained by ESAL and the providers with whom you study. The information will also be passed to the Chief Executive of Skills funding (“the Agency”) and, when needed, the DfE, including the ESFA to meet legal responsibilities under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, and for the Agency’s Learning Records Service (LRS) to create and maintain a unique learner number (ULN). Your information will be securely destroyed after it is no longer required for these purposes. Your information may be shared with third parties for education, training, employment and well-being related purposes, including for research. This will only take place where the law allows it and the sharing is in compliance with data protection legislation. Further information about use of and access to your personal data, and details of organisations with whom we regularly share data are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-privacy-notice/esfa-privacy-notice

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• Data Protection Consent - I understand that the information stated above will be used only for the purpose set out in the Data Protection Notice above, and my consent is conditional upon the Service complying with their obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018. • I understand that the Service reserves the right to cancel or amend classes due to unforeseen circumstances and operational reasons and that it may withhold certificates where there are unreturned items. • I certify that I understand the information I have given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I undertake to notify the Service of any changes to the information provided on this form as soon as they occur. • I agree to abide by learner policies and procedures and conduct myself accordingly • I agree to the monitoring of my attendance and consecutive non-attendance may result in withdrawal from the course. • I have satisfied the entry requirements of the programme • The Service reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notice should circumstance dictate

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Am I eligible to enrol in a course?

To enrol in one of the above courses you must be:

Aged 18 or over
A resident in Hackney
Experiencing a mental health condition, or have experienced one in the past

How can I enrol in an education course?

For more information, contact Sarah Oakley-Hill at education-CHM@mindchwf.org.uk

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Asperger’s syndrome
Autism spectrum order
Disability affecting mobility
Dyscalculia
Hearing impairment
Dyslexia
Mental health
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Moderate learning difficulty
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Visual impairment
Temporary disability after illness
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