EDUCATION
ADULT EDUCATION
Bradford College
Great Horton Road, BD7 1AY 01274 436300
For details on local community courses:
Contact: Miguel Monstescano 01274 436149
Leeds City College – Otley Centre
6a Charles Street, Otley, LS21 1BJ 0113 216 2380
Email:
Workers Education Association
www.wea.org.uk
Ilkley Branch
Contact: Judith Dunn 817588
Aireborough Branch
Contact: Derek Robinson 876320
The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is the UK’s largest voluntary provider of adult education.
University of the Third Age - Ilkley and District
www.u3a.org.uk
Contact: Gunilla Vriesendrop (membership secretary) 863153
The University of the Third Age is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.
EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICE FOR ADULTS
The Learning Shop, Bradford
69 Godwin Street BD1 2SH 01274 433677
Opening times:
Mon/Tue/Thurs./Fri/Sat 9.30am to 5.30pm;
Wednesday 12.00 to 3pm
An independent organisation funded by the local authority. The service is confidential and free to anyone in the Bradford Metropolitan area for advice on any aspect of learning.
LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Education Bradford
Future House, Bolling Road BD4 7EB 01274 385500
www.educationbradford.com
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Burley & Woodhead Church of England Primary School
www.burleywoodhead.bradford.sch.uk
Sandholme Drive 862739
Head Teacher: Julie Speight
Burley Oaks Primary School
www.burleyoaks.co.uk
Langford Lane 862642
Head Teacher: Claire Lee
Ghyll Royd School
www.ghyllroydschool.co.uk 865575
Greystone Manor, Ilkley Road
Head Teacher: David Martin
Private preparatory school - see advert on page xx
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Ilkley Grammar School
www.ilkleygs.ngfl.ac.uk
Cowpasture Road, Ilkley 608424
Head Teacher: Helen Williams
Prince Henry’s Grammar School
www.princehenrys.co.uk
Farnley Lane, Otley 463524
Head Teacher: Janet Sheriff
St Mary’s
www.stmarysmenston.coml
Bradford Road, Menston 883000
Head Teacher: Darren Beardsley
PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS
Jolly Tots
Venue: Queen’s Hall Cottage, Main Street
Times: Monday to Friday 7.45am-6pm
Contact: Ginny Jowett 862727
Offering full time or part time day care sessions for pre-school children. Ofsted rated outstanding in nursery education. An invaluable experience making the transition into full time education a natural progression.(see advert on page XX)
Little School
Venue: 1st Floor Methodist Church, Main Street
Times: Monday to Friday 9.15am - 12.15pm
Contact: Helen Franks 864314
Ofsted approved. Funding available for children aged 3 years and over. A small, friendly pre-school.
Red Brick Pre-School Playgroup
Venue: Catholic Church Hall, Bradford Road
Times: Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.15pm
Contact: Helen Reynolds 462346
A small friendly playgroup for children aged 2-5 years. Ofsted approved. Two highly experienced members of staff. Funding available for children aged 3 years and over.
CAREERS
Aspire-i
www.aspire-i.com Mon- Thurs 9-5pm Fri 9-4.30pm 01274 829400
For young people or adults seeking careers information, advice and guidance. Also supporting local business with employment and recruitment needs
For matters relating to free school meals, uniform, footwear and allowances
Bradford Benefits Service 01274 432772
Information at: B Direct, Forster Square, Bradford or from Ilkley, Keighley and Shipley Town Halls. Updates on www.bradford.gov.uk.