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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 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Sasha NovikovaCourse code:Q00009559How you'll learn:In venueAvailability: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 13/01/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:19 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00018349How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Crafts: Sewing And Textiles
This course is designed to introduce students to the art of sewing and the world of textiles, from foundational skills to garment construction. Through practical, hands-on learning, students will develop proficiency in sewing techniques, fabric selection, and pattern construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, create, and customise their own garments or textile projects, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Nazmeen SadiqCourse code:Q00021012How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Craft: Air-Dry Clay Course
Learning how to construct, apply modelling techniques and then paint air dry clay items.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Entertaining Activities Lincs Ltd (Louth
Louth Town Hall
Eastgate
Louth
LN11 9NHTutor:Sally DarlowCourse code:Q00020786How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Personal Development: Introduction to Holistic Head Massage
"Personal Care: Introduction to Holistic Head Massage" is a comprehensive introductory course designed to explore the art and techniques of holistic head massage. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, offering participants an opportunity to learn the principles of holistic healing and relaxation through therapeutic head massage. Students will delve into various massage techniques, including scalp massage, acupressure points, and aromatherapy applications, aimed at promoting overall well-being and stress relief. The course takes place in a friendly and encouraging environment, supported by a specialist tutor and the team at WEA.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:5:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:The Serenity Academy
20 High Street
Wath-on-Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7QGTutor:Katie HunterCourse code:Q00018303How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
British Literature in the 1950s
In this course we will discuss and analyse the following authors and their works. These are: Look Back in Anger - John Osborne. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark. The Vet's Daughter - Barbara Comyns. A Voice Through A Cloud - Denton Welch. A Kind of Loving - Stan Barstow. These texts are an eclectic blend of plays, novels and the autobiographical in the case of Denton Welch, an eccentric and now largely forgotten. There will be great scope for discussion and the voicing of opinions, and you will be encouraged to develop your own theories and interpretations in a supportive atmosphere.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017886How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
British Nature Writing in the Twentieth Century
During this course we will explore the course of British Nature writing from the late nineteenth century until the early years of the twenty-first century. Our writers will include W.H. Hudson, Kenneth Grahame, Richard Mabey, Mark Cocker, Roger Deakin, Robert Macfarlane, Nan Shephard, Kathleen Jamie and a host of others.
We will discover how the concerns and agendas of British Nature Writing have evolved over time towards the present and the rise of the Deep Ecology Movement and its writings.
There will be ample scope for discussion and close reading of the chosen texts, and opportunity to analyse what, in some instances are, controversial ideas.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017888How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00012313How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Film & Media: Cinema of the Surreal
One of the revolutionary art movements of the early 20th century, surrealism was made for the movies. Artists keen on challenging the boundaries of form, genre and art itself, quickly made use of the possibilities of the moving image. Beyond that, early filmmakers discovered film’s potential for the ‘unreal’. In surrealist cinema, questions about identity and reality, challenges to social norms, the subconscious, dreams and the fantastic meet.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ruth MulandiCourse code:Q00017443How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art and Music Studies: Anniversaries Exhibitions and Events Spring 2025
The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 17/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017951How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00