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History: How we used to Live – Social Housing
This course will give you an outline of the history of social housing in Britain over the last 200 years. Housing became a huge issue as a result of the Industrial Revolution as Britain’s industrial cities expanded and thousands of low-paid workers looked for somewhere to live. We will look at a range of ‘answers’ to this problem from cheap housing that rapidly turned into overcrowded slums to model villages built by some factory owners to house their workforce. Then we will explore the development of slum clearance and council housing schemes in the 20th century, before looking at possible causes and solutions for the current housing shortages.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:St Olave's Church Hall (York)
Marygate Lane
York
YO30 7BJTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00018368How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Understanding ADHD
Are you or a loved one waiting on a diagnosis for ADHD? If so, the tools and resources in this ADHD course can support you through the process. Having correct and up-to-date information is a crucial part of understanding the diagnosis.
This equality & diversity course is aimed at people supporting others with ADHD.
Gain understanding of what ADHD is and how it affects behaviour. Consider the facts and myths surrounding ADHD and learn ways to interact productively with individuals with ADHD. Gain awareness of behaviour that challenges and explore strategies to manage it.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 13/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019030How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
History: Nottingham's Inner Suburbs
Nottingham became a City in 1877. It was a hugely significant milestone in its development but how did the city’s growth impact surrounding areas, the Inner Suburbs? This course will explore how once green fields and tiny hamlets were transformed into industrial suburbs that grew into their own bustling communities, with distinctive characters and personalities. How did Forest Fields come into existence? What was the impact of the 20th century on Hyson Green? How did Radford evolve into an industrial community? What created these new communities and how do their landscapes reflect their histories?
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:The Grange Community Centre (Radcliffe-o
Vicarage Lane
Radcliffe-on-Trent
NG12 2FBTutor:Christopher WeirCourse code:Q00016046How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Art Appreciation: Constable's Landscapes
This course will explore the work of English landscape painter John Constable and his commitment to depicting his surrounding landscapes. This course will consider the way he devoted his career to the establishment of landscape painting as an important genre in the early 19th century. This course is for learners who have an interest in this period of Art and have engaged in some previous studies of Art. The course material will cover significant locations in Constable's landscape paintings; his native Stour Valley as well as Hampstead Heath and Salisbury. Examples of paintings will be discussed and analysed, considering the context in which they were produced.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00018447How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2
The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible.
The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4.
This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:The Media Centre Huddersfield
Creative Media Centres Ltd
7 Northumberland St
Huddersfield
HD1 1RLTutor:Dorota RezulskaCourse code:Q00018423How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
Healthy Living: Ways to Wellbeing; Meditation and Seated Yoga
Seated yoga is a wonderful way to start your day. Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what is happening in the present moment, without any judgement of self or others. You might take a moment to notice and be aware of your mind, how your body is communicating with you and your surroundings. This deeply relaxing technique has roots in Buddhism. Join me in this very relaxed and friendly session to find more flexibility and some inner peace. · become more self-aware · feel calmer and less stressed · feel more able to choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings · cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts · be kinder towards yourself.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017016How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75
Healthy Living: Ways to Wellbeing: Self-Reflexology of the Hands and Feet
Join a group of like-minded people and explore the fascinating subject of reflexology for pain relief. On this course you will learn how you can help alleviate the symptoms of pain and discomfort by using age old techniques that are found on both the hands and the feet. Reflexology is a form of self- massage therapy that focuses on applying pressure over points that directly correlate to all areas of the body. This practice is purported to have a wide range of health benefits and has been cited as being beneficial for those suffering from both chronic and acute pain. Pain can be physical, psychological, pharmacological and procedural. Many individuals across the world manage pain by using a wide range of techniques, this course is very much designed to show people how they can help themselves and loved one’s if in a caring role.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017018How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Ways to Wellbeing - Aroma for Christmas
Give the gift of time to your loved ones this Christmas. This course is designed to show you how to blend a collection of beautiful essential oils using the classic scents of the season. Not only do essential oils smell divine, they also have a huge range of therapeutic effects on the human body. If you are looking for muscle pain relief, anti-stress or something to help sleep and relaxation you will learn a wide range of techniques on this short course. We will cover safe blending, learn the properties of the most popular essential oils and also a range of classic Swedish massage techniques that you can apply as part of your Christmas gift.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:4:30pm - 6:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017019How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Natasha AbramsCourse code:Q00017617How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Get Ready for ESOL Entry 1 (Reading)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Mon 20/01/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Saima UsmanCourse code:Q00017304How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00