High Down Union Learning Centre
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The High Down Union Learning Centre is situated in the new mess and staff facilities block outside HMP High Down between the Visitor's Centre and the staff car park. It is a bright, airy and quiet suite of rooms. Staff have made comments on the pleasant environment within the centre. There are facilities for hot and cold drinks in the suite as well as the mess facilities along the corridor. The centre covers both High Down prison and Downview prison with the contact to 700 staff. There is also the advantage that Coldingley and Send prisons are under 45 minutes away. Staff can access the centre on Monday 12.30 - 13.30 Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 19.00 Friday 12.00 - 18.00 The lunch hour is a popular time for drop in sessions and e.cafe. There are a variety of courses on offer including Spanish, Deaf Awareness, Introduction to Computers, CLAIT 1, CLAIT 2, ECDL, plus various levels of Life Skills including Maths and English. Spanish Conversation is very popular and Turkish Conversation classes will start in September 2005. Massage and Beauty therapies can be booked for Thursday afternoons. This is an excellent way to de-stress after a difficult day. Friday lunchtime is Book Club, using titles from the Richard and Judy Show and donated books from staff. The benefits of upskilling staff through the centre for the organization cover many areas: equal access to learning, skilled workforce, recruitment and retention of staff, career progression and personal development, new training and challenges to improve the working and personal lives of staff. For further information please contact the centre on 0208 661 2491. |
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