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Planned Phone System Upgrade – Thursday 19th March 2026
We will be going live with a new phone system on Thursday 19 March. The transition will take place between 9:00am and 12:00pm. During this
March 18, 2026
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Growing into Leadership: A National Apprenticeship Week Story!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re sharing the story of Siân, one of our Level 5 Leadership and Management apprentices, who recently achieved Distinction in
February 12, 2026
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Roots To Reading – in partnership with Thames Water
A Work-Based Communication Skills & Mentoring Program for Adult Refugees living in Reading, in partnership with Thames Water. Next start date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 New
January 20, 2026
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A Reading based Adult & Community College, offering a variety of courses, flexible timetables, classroom delivery and online learning.
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Meet new people, make friends and learn with other adults in a professional and relaxed environment.
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Learn at a College where teaching adults is our specialism and you receive the support to reach your full potential.
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The majority of our courses are free to study, or are discounted depending on your personal circumstances.
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We offer a range of support that includes learning and financial support, help with the cost of childcare and access to ICT kit and equipment.
What our Students Say
“I really enjoyed the course Holly was kind, patient, engaging and thorough. Really appreciate the creche facilities and cannot stress highly enough that without that help and funding I would not have been able to study the course to help me change careers. Holly has been quick with feedback, encouraging and gave good constructive feedback on how to improve the work. I will miss coming to her classes and really appreciate the extra help that new Directions College has delivered in enabling parents to be able to study and help with the financial burden.”
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Of our Learners would recommend us
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