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Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
Would you like to help children gain confidence in their reading as well as English and maths? Then this course is for you. No matter what role you are interested in, this course can teach you skills that will help you gain employment in a school or college. It will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in an administration, technical, or support role in a learning environment. Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with children in teaching positions.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 17/07/2025Location:Woodpecker Hall Academy (London)
North Star Community Trust
Cuckoo Hall Lane
London
N9 8DRCourse code:Q00010455How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016010How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Literature: Iconic Scenes from 19th Century Fiction
This is a chance to revisit some famous literary moments from Regency and Victorian novels, to remember, discuss and enjoy them together, to introduce some that are less familiar, and to inspire further reading.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Women's Institute Hall (Nottingham)
1 Main Street
Lowdham
Nottingham
NG14 7ABTutor:Judith HedleyCourse code:Q00016273How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £51.80
Fitness and Exercise: National Back Care Awareness Week: Yoga to support back-care management
Did you know that it is estimated that 80% of adults will suffer with back pain at some point in their lives. Back problems are one of the main causes of time off work. Back pain can last a few days, may come and go, or can become a chronic condition. Back care Awareness week aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to both prevent back problems and to maintain a healthy back. Medical guidance encourages us to keep moving, stretch it out, and try to ease symptoms of stress to better manage back ache. Yoga is an excellent tool to support a healthy back and can be practiced by anyone. This mat-based session will introduce you to simple stretches and postures that
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018227How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Introduction to ADHD
Would you like to find out more about ADHD? This course will help you learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. You will discover other conditions that are commonly experienced alongside ADHD.
A big focus of the course is on how to support a child, young person or an adult with ADHD. You will gain an understanding of a range of different strategies and interventions which may be beneficial in a home, school or even work setting.
You’ll also find out how assessments are carried out and how to apply for an EHCP to give a child that all important extra support in school.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 30/10/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Paula HellalCourse code:Q00011461How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Award in Digital Promotion for Business (OG) Level 2
Get to the core of how to build or promote a business with this digital marketing course. Digital promotion activities such as online and social media marketing can help you support your company’s growth or build your own business. Get first-hand knowledge of key business activities that promote growth.
Gain a clear understanding of digital marketing practices with this digital skills course. It’s ideal for flexible learning as you can choose topics that interest you from a variety of units.
Pick up crucial skills for employment that can help you in any sector and build skills for your CV.
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Dates:Thu 03/10/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Indrel DoneyCourse code:Q00017632How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Personal Development: Understanding how to look after personal Health
In the previous short courses learners have learnt how to
Manage their personal finances
Plan a move to a new home
Maintain a new home
understand credit and borrowing money
take care of personal health and hygiene
This final course is about bringing all the learning together to support learners to create a realistic plan of when and how they may be able to progress into independent living and successfully their own tenancy.
Ultimately the aim of the course is to help the service users of St Petrocs move onto the next stage of their lives after experiencing homelessness.
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Dates:Fri 04/10/2024 -
Fri 04/10/2024Times:11:00am - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Petroc's Parish Centre (Bodmin)
Church Square
Bodmin
PL31 2DPTutor:Julian RobertsCourse code:Q00017488How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016024How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:40 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Matthew BurrowsCourse code:Q00009603How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Mon 17/03/2025Location:Todmorden Learning Centre (Todmorden)
Burnley Road
Todmorden
OL14 7BXCourse code:Q00018425How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00