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Welcome to New Directions College. We are funded by the Department for Education and owned by Reading Borough Council. We offer a full range of courses.

Check out our website for more info: www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk

Build your future here. Business Management, Childcare, Education and Learning Support, Hospitality, English, Maths, Digital Skills, Family Learning, Learning for Wellbeing, Creative Arts and Crafts, Employment Support, Traineeships and Apprenticeships. Online only courses, classroom sessions at our main site on 330 Northumberland Avenue and at the Curious Lounge in Reading town centre.

02/11/2026

21/10/2026

Today we are celebrating our first college Harvest Festival, with warm soups cooked by our learners, free food donations, wildflower seeds planting and life drawing! A true wellbeing day for our college community! 💚 Recipes Book and more picture here https://rdguk.info/aVOnq

18/10/2026

RESCHEDULED from earlier in September.

Are you:
• Based in Whitley?
• Aged 19+ years?
• Curious about how you can work in the film/TV industry?

Scan the QR code in the poster or go to https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TZvDPPX2f6 to register for a free workshop organised by the Department of Film, Theatre & Television, University of Reading on 21st October, 5-8pm at Whitley Social Club and Cafe.

No prior filmmaking experience is required but places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register is 5pm, 24th August.

This workshop is organised by the Department of Film, Theatre & Television, University of Reading in collaboration with Screen Berkshire. If you have any questions or need more information, please email [email protected] or call 0118 378 3443

18/10/2026

Lovely story Reading Buses Reading Council 💜 https://www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk/courses/maths-courses/

17/10/2026

Between the 19th and 23rd October, the first Whitley Festival will be taking place. Celebrating the people, places, stories and heritage of Whitley, the festival will feature a number of different activities and events throughout the week. Entirely free to attend, this promises to be a great celebration of what it means to be part of the Whitley community.

16/10/2026

What an inspiring story Blue Collar Reading Council 🙏

14/10/2026

We’re getting ready to welcome another group of Community Health Champions to their training! 💛 Interested in becoming a Community Health Champion? Find out more here:
https://rdguk.info/Community_Health_Chanmpions_1JIsJ

02/10/2026

Thinking about a career in childcare? This practical qualification will help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to work with children or take the next step in your career. Register here: https://rdguk.info/Education_and_Training_courses_hoBig

01/10/2026

We’re at the Old Persons’ Day Event at Broad Street Mall today! 🎉

The ground floor is buzzing with activity, with lots of wonderful services and charity organisations here showcasing the support available in our community. 💜

If you’re in the town centre, come along and say hello! We’d love to see you! 🌸

30/09/2026

Thinking about a career working with children? This friendly course is a great starting point if you’re new to childcare or education. Register here: https://rdguk.info/Education_and_Training_6VFCb

Address

New Directions College 330 Northumberland Avenue
Reading
RG28DH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 10pm
Wednesday	9am - 10pm
Thursday	9am - 10pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk/

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