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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:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Scarborough Court (Leicester)
Scarborough Court, 2A Chesterf
Scarborough Court, 2A Chesterf
Leicester
LE5 5LETutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00017188How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Lincoln City Foundation
Lincoln City Football Ground
Sincil Bank
Lincoln
LN5 8LDTutor:Patrick O'ReillyCourse code:Q00017386How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
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:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 25/09/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Moorland Community Centre (Lincoln)
Moorland Avenue
Lincoln
LN6 7NHTutor:Sally DarlowCourse code:Q00017382How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Multiply-Baking on a Budget
Baking on a Budget” is an 11-hour course carefully created to equip students with essential baking skills while making it affordable. Students will master the art of creating delightful baked goods using cost-effective ingredients and simple techniques. The curriculum covers fundamental baking principles, including ingredient substitutions, portion management, and efficient kitchen organisation, ensuring the best and most efficient way to bake. Through hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, students will learn to prepare a variety of treats, such as cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, perfect for school fair stalls. By course end, students will possess the expertise and confidence to bake for school events and friends on a budget.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Mount Pleasant School (Southampton)
Mount Pleasant Road
Newtown
Southampton
SO14 0WZTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017110How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Literature: Nordic Noir
This course will examine the publishing phenomenon of
Nordic Noir, locating its roots in the early twentieth century,
before exploring four contemporary novels from the genre.
Our texts will be Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Soderberg; Smilla’s
Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg; The Bird Tribunal - Agnes
Ravatn; The Flatey Enigma - Viktor Arnor Ingolfson and
Missing - Karin Alvtegen.
These texts will take us inside the mind of Nordic Noir and we
will evaluate the common features of the genre and its
relationship with crime-fiction, horror and recent forms of
Gothic literature.
There will be ample scope for lively discussion in our sessions
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017459How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Practical Art: Watercolours for Complete Beginners (Part 1)
Do you want to learn the basics of watercolours? Have you tried before and given up in frustration? Why not join this course for support and encouragement? Watercolour, simply put, is water mixed with pigment which is then applied to paper. But painting with watercolours is something entirely different. It can be complex, confusing, and fun at the same time. While not a medium to be controlled or manipulated, part of the very beauty of working with watercolours is learning to let go! Come and join us to find out more.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00017574How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017435How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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
History: British History through the lives of 10 women
This 10-week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of ten remarkable women who left indelible marks on society, culture, and politics. From ancient warriors to pioneering scientists and influential writers, each woman represents a distinct era in British history, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and societal changes of their times. Throughout the course, we will delve into the lives of these extraordinary women, analysing their impact on British society and their enduring legacies. By studying their stories, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the fabric of Britain.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reform Church Orpington
Lynwood Grove
Orpington
BR6 0BGTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017272How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00