Evening and Weekend courses are the relaxed side of learning at College – where
you can study a subject to help with your career development, or take a short fun
course in a wide variety of general interest subjects. You can meet new friends,
broaden your mind, or increase your skills in a favourite hobby. We offer over 700
courses at Luker Road, Southend and a further 250 at the new Thurrock Learning Campus
in Grays.
We continue to offer four stages of foreign language courses in French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin, Greek and Arabic. Many of our courses
have been re-written and up-dated since last year to ensure we are teaching the
most current practice in every subject. Most of our courses are only three weeks
long so you are not entering into a long term commitment to study. If you require
more in-depth knowledge, in many subjects there are series of short courses. You
will get a discount of approximately 10% when enrolling on the second or third stage
of your chosen subject.
Evening and Weekend
Southend Campus
Opening Times
On Saturdays the Luker Road Campus is open from 9am to 5pm, every week except Christmas
and the New Year, Easter Saturday, and during August. Evening College courses run
from Mondays to Thursdays and follow the College Academic year and are closed for
the College holidays and half-terms.
Course Times
Weekend courses run on Saturday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm or 10am to 1pm and
some in the afternoon from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Longer Evening Courses start at 6.30pm
and finish at 9.30pm; short courses are from 7pm to 9.30pm, giving time for you
to get to College after a working day.
Car Parking
There is a public car park under the Luker Road building (entrance in
Elmer Approach). It is open at the following times:
- Monday - Friday – 7am to 10:30pm
- Saturday – 7am to 6pm
- Sunday - closed
For your safety, this Car Park is well lit, accessed directly from within our Reception
and is manned at all times. The fees for using the car park are as follows:
- Up to 1 hour - 90p
- Up to 2 hours - £1.70
- Up to 3 hours - £2.50
- Up to 4 hours - £4.20
- Up to 5 hours - £5.40
- 6 - 9 hours - £6.70
For the benefit of Evening College students parking is FREE after 6 pm There are
also various other short-stay public car parks in Central Southend.
Food and Drink
On Saturdays, hot food, including the famous Weekend College Breakfast, teas, coffees,
sandwiches, snacks and sweets are available until 1pm in SCOFF on the second floor.
After 1pm, the vending machines in SCOFF offer hot and cold drinks and a selection
of sweets, sandwiches and crisps. In the Evenings, the new Atrium Café situated
through the doors to the left of Reception offers teas, coffees, sandwiches, hot
and cold snacks and sweets, until 8.00pm.
Information Technology Resources
Our network of over 1,500 PCs and Macs provides access to the latest software, specialist
hardware and online learning resources. All students have access to email and the
internet and those with the necessary equipment can access the College Intranet
(seeNet) from home. seeNet is one of the most comprehensive student intranets in
the country, offering a wealth of study resources and course information online.
Library
Evening & Weekend College students are all welcome to visit our Library on the first
floor that is open from 9am to 1.00pm on Saturdays. Opening hours during the week
are 8:am – 9.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am – 5pm on Fridays. State-of-the-art
IT facilities are available in our fully- equipped Library as well as a wide range
of research material including books, journals (print and online), videos/DVDs and
internet access. If you want to borrow any books, tapes or videos from there, you
will have to pay a £25.00 resource deposit, that is refundable at the end of your
course.
Student Support
A dedicated team of Student Advisers is available between 8.30am and 7pm (Monday
to Thursday), 8.30am to 4.30pm (Friday) and 9am -12.30pm (Saturday) offering advice
and guidance relating to career options, courses offered by the College and education
progression opportunities
Gift Vouchers
Having difficulty finding the ideal gift? Why not treat a friend or loved one to
an Evening & Weekend College voucher. Available at £65 and £115, the voucher can
be used as whole or part payment towards any Evening or Weekend course.
Childrens Clubs
Weekend College offers two great schemes to occupy youngsters on Saturday mornings,
providing you with the opportunity to put your feet up, go shopping or do a course
yourself at Weekend College, while your children do more than just sit in front
of the television. At all times the children are supervised by our qualified staff.
Both groups are open to those between the ages of 8 and 14. Sessions are from 9.15am
to 12.30pm and cost £5.00 (paid for in advance) or in blocks of five for £20.00.
For new members the first session is a free taster to whet your child’s appetite
and decide if it is right for them. An application form must be completed and signed
by a Parent or Guardian before children can attend.
Cyber Club is a Computer Club with a difference: members learn all about
computers through a series of themed projects using applications such as Microsoft
Word, Excel or Powerpoint and researching on the internet. For your peace of mind,
access to inappropriate websites is prevented by the College’s Web-Marshall System.
Crafty Crew provides an opportunity for improving artistic talents in a safe
and stimulating environment. Sessions involve both drama and crafts, including drawing,
painting, sculpting, acting and performing. This is a great way to encourage children
in art and drama, and saves your house from potential destruction.
Thurrock Learning
Campus
Opening Times
The Thurrock Learning Campus will be open on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm, and on Thursday
Evenings for those weeks when there are courses running.
Course Times
Weekend courses run on Saturday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm and some in the afternoon
from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Longer Evening Courses start at 6.30pm and finish at 9.30pm;
short courses are from 7pm to 9.30pm, giving time for you to get to College after
a working day.
Car Parking
There are public car parks in Argent Street and Grays Town Centre.
Food and Drink
There is a range of vending machines in the Campus Café offering hot and cold drinks
and a selection of sweets, sandwiches and crisps.
Gift Vouchers
Having difficulty finding the ideal gift? Why not treat a friend or loved one to
an Evening & Weekend College voucher. Available at £65 and £115, the voucher can
be used as whole or part payment towards any Evening or Weekend course.
Contact Evening and Weekend College by email at weekend@southessex.ac.uk