CALAT has an exciting range of courses to help you work towards employment and gain qualifications, develop English, maths and creativity skills and improve your wellbeing. You’ll also make new friends and have lots of fun!
We offer courses in four areas:
This course is for learners who would like to design and make mosaics. The course is suitable for beginners and more experienced learners, who want to develop their mosaic skills through working on their own more challenging projects.
You will learn how to make a range of mosaics projects using the correct equipment and following health and safety rules.
All the necessary equipment will be provided for you to complete this course.
You will develop:
There are no special requirements for entry on to this course.
Strand House
This course is for learners who would like to work outdoors planting their own fruit, vegetables and flowers and tasting what they grow.
To make your own compost and use tools safely. To grow plants in soil and in water. To save your own seeds and to grow flowers and vegetables from seeds.
Folder, pen, gardening gloves. Something for the compost bin each week.
You will:
There are no special requirements for entry on to this course.
This course is for learners who would like to develop their creative skills and learn how to make a range of different craft items and art works, working independently and in a group.
To make a range of different items such as papier-mache, prints and tie-dye. Participate in a group activity to share materials and make art works. Design craft items and art work using your imagination and observation skills.
All materials required for the course will be provided.
You will:
There are no special requirements for this course
Strand House
This course is for learners who would like to learn skills in baking, decorating and presentation
How to measure and weigh ingredients, to decorate cakes, work as part of a team and independently, food hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen and healthy options in baking.
An apron, folder, pen, ingredients, tea towel and container.
You will:
You must be able to use a sharp knife correctly with or without support. Follow a simple instruction sheet with or without support.
This course is for learners who would like to improve their fitness, learn more about their environment, become more confident and have fun.
How to keep yourself safe walking in different environments and conditions. What to wear and what to bring on a ramble. How to use spotter sheets to identify different plants and wildlife during the different seasons. To track your walk your walk using an app or a smartwatch.
A hands free rucksack, bottle of water, healthy snack, (optional) packet of tissues, hand sanitiser and face mask.
You will:
You must be able to walk outdoors for up to three hours without access to toilets. You must be able to travel on public transport with or without support.
Out and about, meet up at Croydon Clocktower
This course is for learners who would like to improve their fitness, learn new dances, become more confident and have fun.
To warm up and cool down safely, to dance with a group in time to the music, to perform dances from around the world, create your own dance moves and perform to an audience.
A bottle of water.
You will:
You will be asked to complete a health screening questionnaire at the beginning of the course
Croydon Clocktower
This course is for learners who would like to be able to cook a lunch for themselves and eat with their peers.
To use different cooking methods, baking, frying, boiling and grilling. To identify a healthy diet. Be safe in the kitchen. Cook your own lunch and lay your own place to sit and eat with your peers.
Folder, pen, apron and tea towel.
You will:
Be able to work with sharp knives safely with or without support.
Strand House
This course is for learners who want to feel calm and relaxed.
You will learn to be flexible, relax, have a greater sense of wellbeing, greater confidence and improved concentration. You will gain a better understanding of how to keep calm in difficult situations and how to be more confident dealing with problems.
A mat or a towel, a folder, pen and colouring pencils.
You will:
There are no special requirements for entry on to this course.
This course is for learners who want to develop their computer skills and their written and spoken communication skills.
A folder and pen.
You will:
be able to transfer your skills to use at home
develop your confidence in using IT
You must have basic IT skills and know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.
New Addington Library
This course is for learners who would like to develop their confidence in learning how to use new technology such as a video camera on smartphones and iPads/tablets.
A smartphone or tablet, folder and pen.
You will:
be able to transfer your skills to use at home
develop your confidence in using multi-media
You must have access to a smartphone or tablet for use at home and on the course.
Strand House
This course is for learners who want to improve their knowledge of the world around them.
You will learn about the geography of the UK, different climates and weather around the world, how climate change is affecting us and what we can do about it. You will also learn about map reading.
A folder and pen.
You will:
You must be working towards entry 2 English or above.
New Addington Library
This course is for learners who want to improve their knowledge of the past and how the past affects us today.
A folder and pen.
You will:
improve your general knowledge
understand how history has shaped the world we live in
understand how history has brought about democracy and the basis of many of our fundamental values of today
improve your reading and writing, speaking and listening skills
You must be working towards entry 2 English or above.
New Addington Library
This course is for learners who want to improve their employability skills and get a job or voluntary work with a local employer.
A folder, notepad and pen.
You will:
You must be working at entry 2 English or above, be prepared to attend a work experience placement, if available and to use a computer.
Strand House
This course is for learners who want to improve their social skills and learn how to form and make new relationships.
A folder, notepad and pen.
You will:
develop the confidence to form and manage personal relationships
improve your problem-solving, speaking and listening skills and employability skills
You must be working at entry 2 English or above.
Strand House
This course is for learners who would like to develop their maths skills and have the confidence to purchase items giving the correct amount of money or checking change.
To add 2 or 3 numbers together. Work out the change from £10.00. Share items into fractions. Understand Special Offers in the supermarket. Read a timetable and programme times.
Folder, pen and writing paper.
You will:
Working towards entry 2 maths level.
Strand House
This course is for learners who want to improve their ability to manage their personal finances and improve basic maths skills.
Tips on looking after and saving your money. How to create a simple budget. How to use a calculator.
Folder, pen, notepad, colouring pencils, ruler.
You will:
Working towards entry 2/3 maths level.
Croydon Clocktower
This course is for learners who would like to gain employment in the field of hospitality, especially in catering industry.
You will learn about looking the part, depending on your job role. To follow health and safety procedures. To run a café and practice your customer service skills. Plan and update the café menu each week and write a shopping list.
An apron and a smile.
You will:
develop your reading and writing skills and learn how to use these in the workplace
you will develop your numeracy skills and learn how to use these in the workplace
you will develop an action plan to improve your performance
You must be working towards entry 2 English or above. Be able to make a light lunch. Have some knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
Strand House
Courses take place at our 3 centres across Croydon: Strand House in Thornton Heath, Croydon Clocktower in Katharine Street in Central Croydon and New Addington Library.
We also deliver some classes at Thornton Heath library, Good Food Matters (New Addington) and Cherry Hub (St James’s Rd).
To apply for any of our courses call us on 020 8604 7061 or email tracey.scott@croydon.gov.uk
New learners will have an interview and assessment to find out your starting point and assess which courses best meet your needs.
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