Adult education
Autumn 2023
You can download our Autumn 2023 programme containing all the important dates here.
Courses
- Ballroom Dancing - Beginners
- Ballroom Dancing - Non-Beginners
- Pottery - Beginners
- Pottery - Improvers
- Yoga - Beginners
- Yoga - Improvers
Parking
Free parking is available at the College on the hard playground area and at the front of the College.
Transport
There is a bus stop right outside the College. The College is on the Citi 8 route.
We are only a short walk away from the Guided Bus stop (1 mile). Please contact the office for directions to get to the College from the stop in Histon.
Closure of College
In the event of severe weather conditions that could result in school closure, please check the website or tune into local radio for up-to-date information.
Equalities statement
We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and welcome enrolments from everyone.
We positively encourage all learners with any 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.
Insurance and losses
The College cannot accept responsibility for loss of personal property left on the premises, nor for damage to cars and bicycles.
Medical
By enrolling on one our courses, you are agreeing to our health declaration and confirming that you do not have any injury or illness which will affect your ability to participate safely in the course. If you have any concerns , you should speak to a medical professional before attending. You should also make the instructor aware of any injuries or illnesses prior to the start of the course.
A copy of our health declaration can be found here.
No smoking
Government Legislation, introduced on 1st July 2007, places a total ban on smoking in public places. Impington Village College operates a No Smoking policy. Learners wishing to smoke are asked to do so away from the immediate vicinity of the College.
General Data Protection Regulation
All students will be required to complete an enrolment form for the course they are attending. Details are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation. Privacy Notice can be found at the bottom of this page.
Safeguarding
We have made arrangements to ensure that you are safe at our centre. If you feel you are not safe for any reason, for example through verbal or physical abuse or you have been discriminated against, tell your tutor or the Centre Manager. We will investigate and try to resolve the situation.
Language courses
If you are unsure about the level of your language skills, please speak to the office and we will ask tutors to contact you to discuss your needs further.
For guidance:
- Beginner – No experience necessary
- Improver – 50-60 hours prior experience required
- Intermediate – 120 hours prior experience required
- Advanced or conversation – Over 120 hours prior experience required
To attend our courses, you must book in advance. Please note that places on our courses are only secure upon receipt of full payment. To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book early.
You can also pay by Credit/Debit cards, Cheques and Cash, please contact the Office for further information.
Telephone: 01223 200400 ext. 3327
Refunds
If you withdraw from a course before it finishes no refund will be given.
If due to illness you need to withdraw from a course, a refund for the remainder of the course will only be given on receipt of a Doctor’s certificate, which must be submitted promptly.
If for any reason a class is re-arranged (weather or illness of tutor) a refund is not available if you are unable to attend the re-arranged class. Re-arranged classes may need to be put on in the next term.
If you are unable to attend a class for your own reasons, no refund is available.
Cancellation
A full refund will be give if you cancel a booking more than 1 week before the start date.
Less than a week notice there is a £10 administration charge.
Less than 48 hours no refund will be given.
No refunds will be given if the course has started.
If Community Learning cancels a course/workshop a full refund will be given.
