Community Education

Chew Valley School is delighted to work in partnership with Norton Radstock College.  Together we are developing a range of opportunities for adult learners in the Chew Valley area.  The new 6th Form and Community Block will offer outstanding facilities for the wider community.  Come and join us!

Please see below for information on all of the adult classes taking place at Chew Valley School this year.  Please click below each course for more information.

Creative Writing Level 1 OCN
This course will help you to develop your writing skills in a safe , non-judgmental atmosphere. A range of styles will be covered including short stories and novels.
Course Code: CLCWRU1
Course Length: 15 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Creative Craft (Floristry) Level 2 Intermediate Certificate NCFE
This exciting new course will give you a basic understanding of floristry techniques. The course is practically based to give you a broad range of skills and at the end of the course you will able to create and evaluate your designs.
Course Code: CLCCFC2
Course Length: 30 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Creative Craft (Garden Design) Level 2 Intermediate Certificate NCFE
This exciting new course will give you a greater understanding of garden design. You will undertake two projects that will develop your skills and knowledge over the year.
Course Code: CLCCGC2
Course Length: 30 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Creative Writing Level 2 OCN
This course will enable you to develop your writing skills with the aim of getting you work published. You will be guided thought the whole writing process from producing the outline to the final draft , be it a short story, novel or poetry.
Course Code: CLCWRU2
Course Length: 15 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Back To The Drawing Board
This class is suitable for beginners or for those wishing to improve their drawing skills. The course is designed to give a basic understanding of drawing techniques and to improve skills in proportion, structure and form.
Course Code: CLBDBLE
Course Length: 10 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Preservation Of Heritage Buildings & Sites Level 3 Award ABC
This course will introduce you to the range of heritage buildings, styles, periods and construction methods. Threats to their continuing existence, the importance of protecting buildings, the cause of defects found in period properties. Legislation that protects heritage buildings and sites, how buildings are assessed and graded for listing. Procedures to obtain approval for alterations and changes of use.
Course Code: CLPHBL3
Course Length: 30 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Day Skipper Shorebased Level 1 RYA
This Royal Yachting Association certificated introductory course in basic seamanship, navigation and meteorology, based in the safety of a securely moored classroom.
Course Code: CLDSSL1
Course Length: 25 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Español Para Ti
A great course for practicing your Spanish language skills in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Almost as good as the holiday.
Course Code: CLEPTLE
Course Length: 10 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Français Pour Vous
A fun ten week course to help you practice your French language skills in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The course will be student lead dependant on the abilities and needs of the group.
Course Code: CLFPVLE
Course Length: 10 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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Italian Entry Level 2 ABC
Fantastico, Italian not just for lovers, but for impressing your friends in the local pizzeria. This short course will give you the basic skills needed to help you go shopping and order food and drink and other personal information to help you enjoy your holiday.
Course Code: CLITA2E
Course Length: 10 Weeks
Venue: Chew Valley School

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