C1663 - CLDNS4 Learn Tour Guiding in Tower Hamlets: Going Further

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Start Date: 22/04/2026      End Date: 01/07/2026        Start Time: 18:30      End Time: 20:30        Hours per Week: 2.00      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £114.00 (tuition)     £244.00 (overseas)     £39.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: David Charnick        No of Places: 16
Idea Store Watney Market

Course Overview

Course Overview
The course builds on the previous introductory courses (Tour Guiding in Tower Hamlets – The Essentials) to give a more practical understanding of the principles of guiding, with specific reference to Tower Hamlets. It is taught through eight classroom sessions and two outdoor sessions (a tutor-led walk of the task route, and an outdoor tour given by the learners).

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Use some of the techniques required in the devising of a guided tour.
* Demonstrate a practical application of safety issues and other challenges of outdoor guiding.
* Recognise the contribution of the built environment to local development.
* Identify some of the key features of the historical development, social diversity, artistic and cultural contributions of the East End.
* Use techniques acquired on the course to contribute to an outdoor tour
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is suitable for both newcomers and those who have previous experience of basic guiding.
You will be able to speak English clearly and follow verbal and written instructions. You will also be able to read English fluently.
You will need to be able to walk comfortably for 2 hours with regular stops on outdoor visits.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for outdoor sessions.

Pen and paper for notes.
Bottle of water.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
The tutor will give on-going feedback during the course, particularly by means of the mid-course assessment

Students are encouraged to monitor their progress and achievement using an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom
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No formal examination or assessment. All learners will be asked to carry out two tasks. The first is to devise a report on a hypothetical tour, based on a specified locality, to be presented in class. The second is to prepare a presentation on a pre-assigned topic as part of a guided tour to be given outdoors in the ninth session.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Tour Guiding in Tower Hamlets: Workshop Techniques, Guiding-related courses.
Progress to an accredited guiding course - either Blue Badge course (Institute of Tourist Guiding) or local authority course.
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks.

Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this.

Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in fitness classes must complete the warm up. Therefore, latecomers that miss the warm up will be refused entry to the session.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.
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