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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 18/11/2024 -
Mon 21/04/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00018636How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability: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 18/11/2024 -
Mon 21/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00018592How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Creativity for Calm: Seasonal Painting & Drawing
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Delves Lane Community association (Conse
Village Hall
Delves Lane
Consett
DH8 7BHTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019863How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Regaining Confidence and Self-esteem
Do you ever feel unsure of yourself? Perhaps around new people or at job interviews? If so, this self-esteem course can help you build tools to face these situations with confidence.
Low self-esteem can hold you back in all areas of life. Whether you’d like to build confidence to step back into education, meet new people, or change jobs, confidence-building courses can teach you essential tools to change your mindset.
Learn how to build self-esteem and overcome obstacles that are holding you back. The first step in your journey is believing you can successfully complete this course!
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Seetec Pluss Poole
Poole
BH12 1EDTutor:Dulcie AllanCourse code:Q00012365How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
WEA Membership
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
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Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Build your confidence using digital skills in your personal life and in the workplace. Understand how digital programmes and services can enhance your everyday life and simplify common tasks. Learn skills employers look for and improve your job prospects. If you’d like to learn digital skills for a better life, this course will teach you everything you need to know.
This Level 1 digital skills course is suitable for improvers, as you will build upon your current digital device knowledge.
Learn how to use the Microsoft Office programmes: create and edit text documents in Word, create spreadsheets and use number calculations in Excel, and use PowerPoint to create presentations. These are universal digital skills employers look for and can help you in a variety of job roles.
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karl Telfer-BannerCourse code:Q00016111How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)
Build up your writing skills with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing skills that will support you to work or study in the UK.
This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing skills in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Thu 27/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:40 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rukhsar AzamCourse code:Q00019574How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Care 2: Make a Teacup Planter
All our Care2 courses are completely free for unpaid carers (or those who have previously been carers). You do not need to receive a carer's allowance to qualify. If you are unsure, please contact our call centre advisors who will be able to assist you.
Would you like to make a lovely Christmas tea cup planter for a friend or loved one? Something a little different and unusual for that special person. Nothing says you care like a homemade gift and this short one-off session with experienced gardener Debbie Young, will demonstrate and allow you to make a tea cup planter as a perfect and personal gift. So, join us at the Reading Rooms in Billericay for this fun and informative one-off free course for carers, their companions, volunteers and former carers as part of the Care 2 delivery. You may wish to bring a box to take your gift home in safely.
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Dates:Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Billericay Reading Rooms (Billericay)
73 High Street
Billericay
CM12 9ASTutor:Deborah YoungCourse code:Q00019594How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)
Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations.
Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping.
This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for.
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 19/11/2024 -
Tue 20/05/2025Times:9:15am - 12:15pmDuration:23 sessionsLocation:Woodpecker Hall Academy (London)
North Star Community Trust
Cuckoo Hall Lane
London
N9 8DRTutor:Alex CarroCourse code:Q00017471How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Supporting Autistic Children & Teens
Having a child or loved one receive an autism diagnosis can be worrying and unsettling. It’s difficult to know how best to support autistic children’s needs without external guidance. This autism course can teach you how to offer support to help autistic young people live healthy and fulfilling lives.
This taster course is ideal for you if you have regular contact with autistic children or teenagers. It is aimed at parents, family members, community workers, or volunteers who interact closely with autistic kids.
It can be useful both if you are going through diagnosis, and also if you feel you need extra resources to help support a developing autistic child.
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Dates:Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XSTutor:Rupa MarwahaCourse code:Q00018863How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £12.60
Creativity for Calm: Seasonal Papercrafts
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 04/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Delves Lane Community association (Conse
Village Hall
Delves Lane
Consett
DH8 7BHTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019864How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free