Free Computer classes
Mondays 3pm-4.30pm
(term-time only)
Summer term 2012
Monday 16th April – Monday 28th April 2012
Closed week commencing 4th June for half-term holiday
Monday 11th June – Monday 16th July 2012
“Very instructive, highly recommended”, Mr Walmsley, Mill Hill
Rob Brocklebank (IT teacher) runs the classes where you can learn to use a computer, browse the internet and shop online with confidence. Fully supported by Rob and other friendly, cheerful staff like Mark, Helen, Michele, Dave and Jenny at Fernhurst School.
Laptops and iPads (a lightweight version of a laptop) are provided, or if you’ve recently bought your own you’re welcome to bring that too and we can connect you to school’s wireless broadband.
We are the only school in Blackburn with Darwen that is an accredited UK Online Centre. You can come and do the free six module ‘Go On – make online easy’ beginner course here which has been promoted in the national press. Click here for more
No need to book, just turn up. Parking is free.
| Who’s it for: | From absolute beginners upwards |
| Staff: | Rob Brocklebank (IT teacher) and a mix of Mark Gill (Higher Level Teaching Assistant), Dave Stafford (Special Support Assistant), Helen Morris (Lead SSA), Michele Bracken (HLTA), Jenny England (Marketing co-ordinator). Look us up in Who’s Who |
| Day: | Mondays |
| Time: | 3pm-4.30pm |
| Cost: | No cost, and free parking at school |
For more information ring school reception 01254 261655, email school or teacher Rob Brocklebank.
No computer experience is necessary. Laptops with internet access and printers are provided, or you can bring your own like Mr Walmsley. In autumn 2010, Mr Walmsley and his wife did not know how to use a computer or the internet. Then he bought a laptop and started coming to computer classes, led by ICT Teacher (and Assistant Head), Rob Brocklebank. Now he can’t imagine life without it! Since coming to weekly computer classes at Fernhurst School with his wife, he now uses the internet to book holidays, browse second hand cars, look at houses for sale, view maps and saves money by shopping around and ordering online. He recommends the class to other local people, who want to learn to use the internet.
“The class is very instructive and highly recommended. The instructors are adaptable and cheerful. A year on from my first class, I am now a confident computer user. My wife and I are now regular internet shoppers and have saved money buying online.” Mr Walmsley, Mill Hill.
Head teacher George Sinclair, and head of school governors Florence Oldfield are delighted that members of the public are benefiting from the skills and facilities that Fernhurst school has to offer, and hope to welcome more people to Monday IT classes. Come and give us a try – no need to pre-book, just turn up.
You may also be interested in supporting our Hair and Beauty salon, where members of the public can come and get hair and beauty treatments at amazing value. To check the dates and for more information click here.
Been attending computer classes for a few weeks, very instructive. Hoping to get better soon. Teachers very helpful.
Rob is a very good teacher, very patient and very capable in every aspect. The students are progressing slowly but surely, some don’t use the laptop when they get home, so its a case of retraining every week. At home I try to go on it as much as possible, my wife won’t sometimes let me go on the laptop and it’s very frustrating.
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