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Inspirational adult education research launches 19 November

The Inspire Project is looking for participants for a brand new adult education programme involving a range of learning experiences from
yoga, meditation and physical exercise to career planning, poetry, singing and community activity.
The project is being run by Bruce ourselves in an integrated way, in- element of research in this proj- stress, either through work or lack
Clarke, former head of Adult Educa- cluding mind, body and spirit, we ect. Not only do we want to help of it, or who want to get back into
tion at Swindon Council, who now become much stronger and more individuals develop new skills work after time off due to stress-
operates as an independent coach able to cope with the stresses and and deepen their understanding related illness.
and trainer. He said, “Inspire is strains of everyday life.” of different learning practices, we To become inspired contact Bruce
based on a belief that if we develop He added, “there’s an important also want to evaluate what impact on 600156, mail: offi ce@back-on-
an integrated programme of learn- track.net
ing such as this will have on the He is also appealing for therapeu-
College offers choices to students participants.” tic practitioners interested in con-
The Inspire Project begins at tributing expertise to contact him.
Potential students and parents will be welcomed at New College school Lower Shaw Farm on 19 November, The project is supported by the
leavers’ open evening on Wednesday 4 November, in the lead up to and is entirely free to those taking Transformation Fund of the De-
National Colleges Week. part. It is particularly targeted partment for Business Innovation
There will be the chance courses that students can at those who are struggling with & Skills.
to talk to lecturers and take in addition to their
current learners about main subjects. Highlights
the wide range of courses this year were the ‘eXtras’
on offer. courses including media
Jo Baish, college cus- make-up, pre-driving,
tomer services manager, webpage design and
said, “New College con- cabin crew sponsored by English, Mathematics and Science
sistently achieves out- low-cost airline BMI.”
standing results; we’re the Potential students at- For age 7 upwards
college of choice for many College head tending the open evening Personal workplans
young people around Graham Taylor will be able to enter a prize Fully qualifi ed teachers
Swindon, Wiltshire and neighbour- draw to win a gadget bundle worth
ing counties. £550, which includes a brand new Preparation for SATS & GCSE exams
“We currently offer over 150 laptop and a Nintendo Wii. Free assessment and fi rst lesson
different academic and vocational The open evening takes place
courses, providing each student from 5pm to 8pm. Parking on the
with a personalised learning plan campus site can be congested and NEW
that will best help them to achieve the college will be running a free 10 vouchers
their goals. We also offer an ex- minute park and ride shuttle bus accepted
Childcare
cellent range of extra curricular service from the County Ground.

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