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Creative Writing: Developing Characters
Practice techniques for creating short stories, true or untrue. We'll apply the principles of short fiction to our writing, with the focus this term on developing character. There will be writing exercises, discussions, an optional weekly homework task and feedback. Guidance on feedback techniques will be provided. The course content has flexibility, and will be adapted to suit the needs of the group. Suitable for improvers.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00009210How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Pre-Entry Digital Skills
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge.
This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you.
Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage.
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00009469How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
History: Queer History - An Introduction
This short course will take you through a whistlestop tour of places ranging from Victorian Britain to ancient Greece to give a snapshot of just a few of the attitudes to sex, sexuality and gender that have existed across centuries and cultures. We will see how such issues relate to power, politics and religion and how they are affected by social change. You will be able to explore the lives and ideas of queer people in past centuries through diaries, newspaper reports and court records. Throughout the course, we will explore what it means to “queer” history – and how a queer approach to history can affect our attitudes today.
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Symon HillCourse code:Q00017285How 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:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Natasha AbramsCourse code:Q00017617How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Multiply: Get Ready for Functional Skills Exams
This course will help you progress to a Functional Skills Maths qualification. This course helps you learn the necessary maths skills to bridge the gap between entry level and Level 1 and Level 2 functional maths. Gain numeracy skills for learning, life, and work.
This Multiply course helps you learn Maths as an adult. These preparatory courses give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need. This is an adult maths course for people who are looking to progress to Level 1 or Level 2 functional skills courses. It is not accredited.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Thu 06/02/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00012313How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Carbon Literacy
To attend this partnership course, you will have to register via EVENTBRITE Carbon Literacy – November 2024 ticket at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-literacy-november-2024-tickets-880716124637?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
as well as via WEA. You will have to make a payment via EVENTBRITE and cannot proceed with the course if you have not done both.
Carbon Literacy is a term used to describe an awareness of climate change, and the climate impacts of humankind’s everyday actions. This course is designed specifically for charities and social enterprises working in public leisure and culture and gives you the knowledge and tools available to take impactful climate action.
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024Times:9:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00015296How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
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 18/11/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016011How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Film & Media: A Short History of Italian Cinema
Full of iconic moments, stories that capture everyday and life with great authenticity, Italian cinema has produced film-makers of singular vision and style who have pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling and film form. This course will introduce you to a national cinema that has made a unique contribution to world cinema
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ruth MulandiCourse code:Q00017438How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
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 25/11/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016025How 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:Wed 27/11/2024 -
Wed 25/06/2025Times:9:30am - 3:00pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Bimbola OlawanleCourse code:Q00017469How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00