Independent Living Skills
Learner Handbook
for adults with learning
disabilities/difficulties.
Community Education
Oxford House
Risca
2013/ 2014
Mae'r cyhoeddiad hwn ar gael yn Gymraeg, ac mewn ieithoedd a fformatau eraill ar gais.
This publication is available in Welsh, and in other languages and formats on request.
TO DO
Enrolment forms and questionnaires - your
tutor can help you fill these in.
Learning Plan – you and your tutor will talk about what you
are good at and what you want to learn. You will both make
a plan of what you want to do and how you want to do it.
This can be changed at any time.
Student Portfolio – every student needs to put
together a file, sometimes called a portfolio,
showing the work they have done. You will get
a certificate for doing this. Your tutor can help.
Come - to class on time.
and
Come - every week.
Holidays or Sickness – please let your tutor
know if you can’t come to class.
Pens, files & art materials – your tutor will let you know
what you need to bring.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Your tutor will tell you about the health and safety
procedures in your centre.
NO SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not permitted within any Caerphilly County
Borough Council Buildings or its grounds.
FIRE PROCEDURES
Your tutor will tell you where the fire exits and assembly
points are.
DISABLED ACCESS – we will try to
give you the support you need. Talk to your tutor if
you need extra help.
COMPLAINTS
1. If you are unhappy about your course or your
centre. First speak to your tutor.
2. If you find this difficult or have any other
concerns speak to Liz Vaughan.
3. If this doesn’t help then speak to the Area Manager at
your centre.
Her name is: Angela Griffiths
 01633 612245
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ENJOY YOUR COURSE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Term Dates 2013/2014
Term
Begins
Half Term
Begins
Half Term
Ends
Term
Ends
Autumn
02/09/13
28/10/13
01/11/13
13/12/13
Spring
06/01/14
24/02/14
28/02/14
11/04/14
Summer
28/04/14
26/05/14
30/05/14
07/07/14
Class Times
Morning
Early Afternoon
Monday
10 - noon
12.45 – 2.45 pm
Tuesday
10 - noon
12.45 – 2.45 pm
Wednesday
10 - noon
12.45 – 2.45 pm
Thursday
10 - noon
12.45 – 2.45 pm
Friday
10 - noon
Late Afternoon
2.45 – 4.45 pm
Behaviour
If you do things that causes upset or distress to others, you will be asked to
leave your class and if necessary the building & grounds.
Inclement Weather
Depending on the severity of weather conditions, Oxford House may be
closed during periods of inclement weather i.e. snow. In such
circumstances, please contact Oxford House on 01633 612245.
Centre Details
Oxford House
Grove Road
Risca
NP11 6GN
Tel: 01633 612245
Email: oxfordhouse@caerphilly.gov.uk or ilsdept@caerphilly.gov.uk
Fax: 01633 615903
You will get a warm welcome by our staff when you enrol on our courses.
Centre Staff:
Area Manager:
Area Worker
Angela Griffiths
Caroline Millington
Clerical Assistants:
Deborah Roberts
Cheryl Ravenhill
Denise Clark
Rhiannon Walters
Glen Rose
Tim Lewis
Liz Vaughan
Cleaners / Caretakers:
Coordinator for
adults with learning disabilities:
Independent Living Skills Tutors:
Maria Palmer
Jane Lewis
Nick Francis
Lisa Harris
Suzanne Harris
Helen Jones
Elaine Henry
Natasha Scriven
Karen Snell
Refreshment facilities are manned by our staff / volunteers and are available
during the class break time. (Please bring money with you to pay).
40p for a mug of tea
35p for a mug of Black coffee
45p for a mug of coffee
45p for a mug of hot chocolate
10p for 3 biscuits
If a student stays to classes all day, please bring a packed lunch.
(Please note that we have no facilities for warming food).
LUNCH TIMES ARE NOT SUPERVISED
Equalities Statement
 Students and tutors will be treated with equal respect and can work free of
harassment, regardless of ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, disability, gender reassignment, religious beliefs or non-belief,
use of Welsh language, BSL and other languages, nationality,
responsibility for any dependents or any other reason which cannot be
shown to be justified.
 The management will strive to ensure that all staff practise awareness of
these equalities issues during their contact with students, colleagues and
the public.
 If you have a disability or other equalities-related issue, which you believe
is affecting your learning, please talk to your tutor or Centre Manager (e.g.
access issues, hearing loops, adaptive hardware etc.).
In the event of a breach of the policy, individuals should contact
Lyn Travis, Senior Community Education Manager on 01443 863200 or by
email at travil@caerphilly.gov.uk.
Mission Statement
We aim to provide excellent learning experiences that meet your needs and
aspirations, enhancing your quality of life.
We will do this by offering learning opportunities that are:
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local, accessible and inclusive;
supported, guided, client centred and family friendly;
stimulating, to encourage learning and progression;
across age and culture, utilising shared resources;
designed to improve your motivation to try voluntary work in your local
community;
 designed in partnership with local communities and supporting
providers
Student User Group (Centre Wide)
Please contact the Centre Manager if you would like to become more
involved in your adult education centre.
Learner Forum (Borough Wide)
This is a borough wide group of learners who help to shape the future of
adult community learning in Caerphilly CBC. For more details on how to get
involved contact your centre manager.