New Directions College

New Directions College 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.

It’s today! 🎉 The stalls are going up, the teddies are waiting to be adopted 🧸, the food is being prepared and the sun i...
27/05/2026

It’s today! 🎉 The stalls are going up, the teddies are waiting to be adopted 🧸, the food is being prepared and the sun is shining. Come along from 1pm for an afternoon full of fun, community and friendly faces with Whitley Social Club and Café, Reading Museum, Whitley Museum, Compass Recovery College, SmokeFreeLife Berkshire, Better UK, Community Health Champions and Rank & File Theatre. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Today is National Numeracy Day, and it’s about so much more than maths! We’re incredibly proud of every learner taking t...
20/05/2026

Today is National Numeracy Day, and it’s about so much more than maths! We’re incredibly proud of every learner taking that step of learning about Maths, and thankful to our amazing tutors who support them along the way. Read our learners' stories here: https://rdguk.info/Count_on_your_community_ZqqdP

19/05/2026

Five weeks today Reading's new central library will open it's doors.

It will be in its new location of the Civic Centre, Bridge Street.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on Tuesday Commando Jugendstil 🥳
18/05/2026

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on Tuesday Commando Jugendstil 🥳

Design workshop ahead ⚒️

Join us in the design of our new, pioneering public art project: Star Chart for New Journeys, our first Solar Mural ☀️✨️

🗓 19th May
🕦 11:30 to 1 PM
📍 New Directions College Café - RG2 8DH

🗓 11th June
🕦 11:30 to 1 PM
📍 Whitley Community Hub Café - RG2 7QA

Take part in the creation of something truly special: a painted mural, powered by the Sun, that will be able to react to your presence 👀
See you in a week 💫

Supported using public funding by the The National Lottery Community Fund through Arts Council England. Thank you very much to New Directions College for believing in this project!

17/05/2026
We are at Forbury Gardens, and it’s a lovely day to celebrate the University of Reading 100 years anniversary, together ...
17/05/2026

We are at Forbury Gardens, and it’s a lovely day to celebrate the University of Reading 100 years anniversary, together with many other services! Come over if you are in town! University of Reading

13/05/2026

What are you doing over half term? Come along for an afternoon packed with fun, food and community spirit. Bring your f...
13/05/2026

What are you doing over half term? Come along for an afternoon packed with fun, food and community spirit. Bring your friends, family and a little pocket money for food, games and raffle tickets. Wednesday 27th May 2026, from 1pm to 4pm at New Directions College. We can’t wait to welcome you! Special thanks to Reading Museum Compass Recovery College smokefreelifeBerkshire Rank & File Theatre

28/04/2026
We are already looking forward to the next walk on Friday 27th March Nature Nurture 🥳💚
20/03/2026

We are already looking forward to the next walk on Friday 27th March Nature Nurture 🥳💚

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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

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