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Welcome
Welcome to the Hackney Young Peoples University (HYPU) 2012 course guide.
It is full of new courses, activities and opportunities, just choosing one course could make all the difference to you. It could:
· Give you new skills
· Inspire your creativity
· Improve your exam grades
· Build your confidence
· Help you plan your future
· Spice up your social life
· Get you out more
· Be lots of fun
The dates for the HYPU 2012 programmes are as follows:
· February Half Term - 13 - 17 February 2012
An Enrolment fee of £10 for the whole programme will be charged for each student
This guide tells you everything you need to know about what is on offer, how to apply and what you can get out of it.
If you have questions that are not covered in this guide, just call the HYPU hotline on 020 7249 4542
Getting on the courses
HYPU is open to all young people aged 11-18 . Each course listing in this guide tells you which age group it is for. You can apply right up to the day a course starts. However courses do fill up quickly, so in order to make sure that you get on the courses you want, you must register and book online. (if you are having trouble registering. Please fill out our course booking form and email it to us
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An enrolment fee of £10 for the whole programme will be charged for each student to be paid on the day of the course. You can apply for as many courses and activities as you wish as long as the dates and times do not clash – If you require further information about our courses please contact a member of our enrolment team on 020 7249 4542.
Volunteers / Peer Motivators
Volunteers / Peer motivators aged 16-25 are available to help you. They are trained to give support and advice to anyone taking part in HYPU. They can help you find your way around and provide you with information about what’s going on. If you want to know more, just ask on the HYPU Hotline: 020 7249 4542
Disability Access
Student with physical disabilities will find all HYPU main sites and satellite sites fully accessible
If you are interested in a particular course, please contact the enrolment team on the HYPU Hotline 020 7249 4542 to discuss your access needs eg. Signer, care support or transport.
Where will I have to go
Courses are held at different sites in and around Hackney. Each course description will tell you which venue it will be held in. The venue guide gives you more details.
What’s in if for you?
HYPU gives you the chance to improve your skills, meet new people and have loads of fun. All students who complete their courses will receive a Certificate of Achievement, which details what they have learnt. These can be used for students National Record of Achievement or in portfolios for further study or employment. Some courses offer sport awards or national accreditation (eg the British Red Cross First Aid Course). Any certificates that you are awarded will be present during the HYPU Awards Ceremony in December.
