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History: Intermediate History
In this term, we begin by considering the challenges faced by young King Aethelred at the beginning of his reign, particularly his difficulties with the growing Viking threat. We will also look at the rise of a unified Kingdom of Denmark, and examine the motives and factors which created it. We will then analyse the successive policies by which Aethelred attempted to curb the Viking threat, ultimately only to result in his own overthrow. After that, we will then go on to analyse the emergence of King Cnut and his maritime empire, and the nature of Cnut’s rule in England.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00016036How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Literature: Victorian Literature Through the Decades - The 1840s
During this course we will consider a wide range of novels that were pubished in the 1840s as a continuation of an exploration of literature published through the decades of Victoria’s long reign. We will consider a range of novels by both male and female writers: Barnaby Rudge (Charles Dickens 1841); The Luck of Barry Lyndon (W M Thackeray, 1844); Sybil (Benjamin Disraeli, 1845); Agnes Grey (Anne Bronté, 1847); Shirley (Charlotte Bronté, 1849). The 1840s were a prosperous time for many but but this decade was also known as the Hungry Forties. The 1840s also saw the growth of the realist novel.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Exeter Community Centre (Exeter)
17 St. Davids Hill
Exeter
EX4 3RGTutor:Greta DepledgeCourse code:Q00016886How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Personal Development: Mindfulness Intermediate
Deepen Your Mindfulness Practice: Intermediate Level
Ready to take your mindfulness journey to the next level? This 6-week course builds upon your existing knowledge and techniques, empowering you to significantly reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing.
Explore powerful practices like mindful breathing, cultivating a mindful brain, and integrating mindfulness into daily activities. Discover how just a few minutes a day can transform your busy life, fostering inner calm and reducing stress levels.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:26 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016660How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Aerobics
Get Moving and Feel Empowered!
It is said that sitting for long, uninterrupted periods of time may leave you more prone to cardiovascular problems. So come along to this Seated Aerobics course to get those limbs moving, and those hearts pumping!
In this 6-week seated aerobics course, you'll experience the benefits of exercise in a comfortable and supportive environment. This low-impact, chair-based program is specifically designed for individuals who may have mobility limitations or prefer a seated workout. Our expert instructor will guide you through a series of exercises that will get your heart rate up, improve your flexibility, balance, and strength, all while seated in a chair.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ralph Jessop Court
Wyvern Close,
Parkstone
Dorset
BH12 4HETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016948How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1
Get a view into the enriching world of teaching and learning. If you’d like to work in a school, with kids or in an admin role, this course is the perfect first step. Whether you plan to get a teaching qualification or just want a taster into the school environment, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for in school staff.
In this course you’ll learn foundational concepts for working in a learning environment. It can help you decide whether a job at a school is right for you
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025Location:St Andrews St Baptist Ch (Cambridge)
43 St. Andrews Street
Cambridge
CB2 3ARCourse code:Q00015751How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Personal Development: How to communicate confidently
This unique 6-week course empowers you to build confidence in communication and technology. In weeks 1-3, you'll take the Communication Confidence Masterclass, where you'll learn powerful techniques to express yourself clearly, develop assertiveness, and navigate challenging conversations with ease. In Weeks 4-6, you'll become Tech Savvy for Life & Learning by mastering essential computer skills to boost your study abilities and employability. You'll learn to create an impressive CV, manage online calendars, and use online tools effectively, bridging the digital divide and gaining the confidence to thrive in today's tech-driven world.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016662How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Personal Development: Advanced Language at Work
This Advanced level course will build on skills gained in the Pre Entry and Intermediate courses that you may have studied previously, or you may be assessed by the tutor as ready for this course straight away. It has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and to other courses hosed at the Old School based in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton. This course is particularly suited to students who are unemployed and have been referred by a Job Centre to improve your spoken and written English and thereby develop the skills to empower you to get that job.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015663How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Personal Development: Everyday Life Skills - Practical Skills
This supportive course offers you the opportunity to explore adaptive and positive behaviour to help you deal more effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The course will cover 3 main areas, including knowledge, attitude, and skills. It will enable you to consider ways to expand your confidence and personal development, including life skills to help promote mental well-being and competence when managing and coping with the realities of life. It will help you to identify available opportunities and prepare to face possible threats. The course will cover the context of health and social events, including coping without the use of unhealthy props; communicating with others in the public sphere; and how to promote healthy relationships.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00017749How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Cooking Practical: Cooking for Pleasure
The purpose of the course is to promote your confidence and independence through cooking. The course is to teach that cooking can be fun and rewarding. The sessions will involve preparing and cooking various foods and dishes using a variety of techniques and methods. They will follow a range of recipes that use different methods to weigh and measure quantities using a combination of weighing scales, measuring spoons and measuring jugs. There will be an opportunity to try different ways to prepare and cook food such as, baking, boiling and grilling, together with using the hob, oven, grill, and a microwave.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Sacred Heart Church Hall
8 Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RGTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00017179How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £201.60
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3)
Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations.
Functional Skills entry 3 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults.
Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Queensgate Hotel
Fletton Avenue
Peterborough
South East
PE2 8AXTutor:Inna GorobetsCourse code:Q00015771How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £226.80