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Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2
If you enjoy working with children and young people, this childcare course can help you learn employability skills to work in this area. Get skills for your CV and gain confidence providing care for children in various settings.
This course covers a range of childcare situations. You can study childcare and education, babysitting, or parenting responsibilities. It can help you decide if a career in child care is right for you.
This is the ideal course for you if you want to turn a babysitting side job into a career. It’s also helpful for new parents getting to grips with parenting.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:25 sessionsLocation:Brinsworth Manor Junior School (Rotherha
Brinsworth Lane
Brinsworth
Rotherham
S60 5BXTutor:Julie BergCourse code:Q00017903How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Introduction to safeguarding in a learning environment
This course is designed to help you provide evidence of the knowledge and understanding required to support and protect children and young people’s safeguarding needs in a learning environment.
This course is perfect for people looking to work in the education sector, to give you some extra knowledge that you can apply.
This course will teach you about safeguarding within a learning environment including why safeguarding is so important, signs that you might look out for and how to report a safeguarding concern to the relevant person. You will also learn about the relevant legislation involved.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015651How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £111.00
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Health and Safety in a Learning Environment
This course is designed to help you provide evidence of the knowledge and understanding required to support children and young people’s health and safety in a learning environment.
This comprehensive, non-accredited course equips educators, administrators, and support staff with essential health and safety skills tailored for educational settings.
Through interactive sessions, real-life examples, and practical guidelines, attendees will gain the knowledge to create and sustain a secure learning space. Ideal for anyone involved in school or daycare management, this course emphasizes proactive measures and compliance with current safety standards to ensure the well-being of students and staff.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015652How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Astronomy: Astronomy in the Autumn
Longer, darker evenings of Autumn provide the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the night sky. We will concentrate on some of the objects (stars and planets) that can be seen over the autumn with the unaided eye. You will be given guidance on how to observe them. Astronomy is a very dynamic subject, and we will consider news stories of note.
The course is for beginners/those with some experience and targetted observing challenges will be set. You will be encouraged to undertake independent research (via ‘mini-projects’) and, if you are willing, share with class members. Weekly knowledge quizzes will be set so that you can see your progress.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ann BonellCourse code:Q00017670How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Budget Planning & Saving on Bills
Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn.
This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you.
You do not need advanced maths skills to take this course. It is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/09/2024Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Shama Women's Centre (Leicester)
Shama Womens Centre
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TDTutor:Tasneem AliCourse code:Q00017249How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Confidence to Learn: Using Canvas to Learn
Are you considering learning new skills or changing careers? Transitioning back into education after a break can be challenging. This course aims to equip you with the confidence needed to re-enter the classroom environment comfortably using an online platform called Canvas.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/06/2025Times:2:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZTutor:Soad HalawaCourse code:Q00017637How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Confidence to Learn
Would you like to learn new skills or change jobs? It can be hard to get back into learning after a long break. This confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom.
This short course can help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning.
The objective of this course is to get you into a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You will practise a variety of confidence-building exercises to help that mindset shift come from within.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Aspire
2A Global House
Crofton Close
Lincoln
Midlands
LN3 4NTTutor:Patrick O'ReillyCourse code:Q00017389How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday English - Intermediate
This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and you should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English Language in order to join this course. The sessions will develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop your proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, you will be encouraged to reflect on the English you hear around you and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:15pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00017833How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Beginners Blogging
Starting a blog is easier than you think. If you have ideas, tips, or recommendations to share, this short blogging course can teach you the essentials to get your blog online.
This beginner’s blogging course covers essential lessons in both writing and setting up your blog. You’ll learn creative writing techniques to make your blogs engaging, and digital skills to make sure you can set up and maintain your site.
This course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:14 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010699How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
Beginners Social Media Marketing
Social media is one of the biggest marketing channels today. Whether you’re a small business owner, charity worker, community service operator, or local performer, having a presence online can help you get in front of your target audience.
Social media courses give you essential digital training to be able to set up and run social media accounts. They also help you learn to market yourself online.
This social media marketing course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you!
We will cover five main platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Understand how these channels work and learn to set up your profile. Understand how to define your target audience and create content that they want to see. Learn how to schedule posts and plan a content calendar.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010702How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80