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Discover | Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
We are excited to offer you the chance to join us on our Discover course and offer you a chance to meet new people, see new places, and gain a qualification.
Discover offers a FREE Maths or English course at our Stroud campus, alongside the choice between a fantastic day trip, to either Bletchley Park or Blenheim Palace, where will explore these fascinating places at your own leisure. Our free Discover course will see you not only explore an exciting location, but also gain a short qualification in either English or Maths the SGS Stroud Campus. Past learners have said this was the best part of the course, increasing their confidence and self-esteem, and the day trip was just the icing on top.
Blenheim Palace is a beautiful architectural baroque masterpiece.
The palace leaves visitors in awe of its long and diverse history. It is home to
the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family and was famously the birth place of
Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will
explore the gilded State Rooms and priceless collections set against striking
stonework, see one of the most extensive collections of portraits, furniture,
sculptures and tapestries. A day where you will truly experience the beauty and
magnificence of this Grade I listed building. You will also have full access to
the flower show, featuring stands and entertainment. There is also a magnificent
Grand Floral Pavilion, as well as incredible outdoor floral displays in ‘Floral
Street’, talks and demonstrations from gardening experts, fabulous food and
drink, homeware and crafts, plus live music throughout the weekend.
Green-fingered enthusiasts can delight in plant shopping, marvel at incredible
floral displays and receive expert tips and advice from plantsmen at the show.
Bletchley Park is located in Buckinghamshire and was Britain's main decryption establishment during World War Two. Codes and ciphers of several Axis countries were decrypted here including, most importantly, those generated by the German Enigma and Lorenz machines. Visit Hut 11a The Bombe breakthrough, an exhibition telling the story of the bombe machines. See some of the wartime objects on display include original blueprints and components, decrypted Nazi messages and the W.R.N.S visitors’ book signed by key figures in the Bletchley Park story.
Discover English - Blenheim Palace Flower Show
Tuesday 18th June to
Thursday 20th June (9.30 – 3.30)
Trip to Blenheim Palace Flower Show on
Friday 21st June
Discover Maths - Bletchley Park
Tuesday 9th
July to Thursday 11th July (9.30 – 3.30)
Trip to Bletchley Park on Friday
12th July
Booking for these courses is essential as there are
limited number of places on this free course.
"There is encouraging evidence that learning helps people stay healthier and happier for longer. Now more than ever we need to connect with others, explore new places and discover new interests." - Sarah Kopera (Head of Adult Community Learning)
For more information on Discover and it's two options please contact [email protected]
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Additional Information
This course is for learners aged 60+ who want to visit some exciting new attractions, meet new people, and earn a recognised qualification at the same time. Held over four days, three days classroom based and on the forth day we take a trip to Blenheim Palace/Bletchley Park.
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If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.