Christmas and Festival Food

This course is part of the Positive Steps to Health and Wellbeing programme. It will focus upon how to make simple celebratory dishes and delicacies for Christmas and other Festivals. There will be a focus on multi-cultural celebrations

You will be able to:

• Develop your kitchen techniques and skills in relation to Christmas and Festival Food
• Demonstrate health and safety
• Find out how to budget and source ingredients from local suppliers
• Make a variety of Christmas and Festival dishes and foods

You need to be an independent learner, have a willingness to learn and have interest in the subject. You must have basic English skills.

You will agree an individual learning plan (ILP) with your tutor identifying what you want and need to gain from the course. You will build up a folder of work which shows the range of skills and knowledge you have developed. You will receive supportive feedback throughout the course and track your progress through your Individual Learning Plan.

A ring binder folder to keep your work organised is essential. Please bring a pen, a clean apron and a tea towel. Please ensure you have these for every session.

Linda Moss
Office Manager 01204 482960
newbury@boltoncc.ac.uk

To enrol on this course:
• Visit a Community Learning Centre or College to enrol. See our website for enrolment times.
• Contact the person shown in the last section to arrange an interview/informal discussion (as a last resort)

You may need to take proof of any benefits you receive or evidence of your eligibility to do the course. You can find further information at www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/fees.
If you have any questions about fees, eligibility or the course then drop us an email or give us a call.

Tuition Fee: £76.00

There are other courses offered under the positive steps provision such as 5 Ways to Health & Wellbeing Mindfulness (Boost Energy, Reduce Stress & Create Calm), Eat Well for Less, Healthy Asian Cookery, Aromatherapy for Health & Wellbeing, Healthy Bake and Make etc.

Other courses available to support your learning:
 Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
 Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
 Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
 A range of employability skills courses

Information, advice and guidance is available at all Bolton College centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, please call our helpline on 01204 482 000.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must bring their qualification certificates with them to enrolment. Learners will not be able to enrol without this information. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one you need):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

If you are unable to provide certificates you will be asked to complete a self declaration form when you enrol.

Helpline

Our Helpline can provide you with general information regarding studying at Bolton College. We also offer advice and guidance meetings to help you decide your next move. Please call 01204 482 000.
Lines are open :

• during term time : Monday to Thursday between 8:45am and 7pm (5pm on Fridays)
• out of term : Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm

Bolton College endeavours to ensure that the information provided in this document is accurate. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact email the Customer Services Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk or alternatively call 01204 482 040 or visit us at Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BG.

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom on or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, someone in the Learning Centre Reception or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or 01204 482758.

Enrolment Details

To enrol at one of our Community Learning Centres or our main Deane Road Campus click here for enrolment times.

Every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within these course information sheets was accurate at the time of publishing.
Bolton College is constantly evaluating its services to meet the needs of learners; therefore programmes/courses/Apprenticeships, resources and facilities may be subject to change without prior notice.