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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.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:19 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015525How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3
Get a teaching qualification and prepare to work in a variety of roles in education. Gain understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to work directly with children and young people. This qualification is for supporting teaching and learning in schools and colleges.
You’ll learn core teaching skills that can be applied in various jobs. Some options include learning assistant, teaching assistant, or special needs assistant. It trains you to become a learning support practitioner.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:17 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015527How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £450.00
Personal Development: Gratitude journalling
Deepen Your Mindfulness Practice: Intermediate Level
Ready to take your mindfulness journey to the next level? This 6-week course builds upon your existing knowledge and techniques, empowering you to significantly reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.
Explore powerful practices like mindful breathing, cultivating a mindful brain, and integrating mindfulness into daily activities. Discover how just a few minutes a day can transform your busy life, fostering inner calm and reducing stress levels.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016622How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Healthy Living: Mindful Relaxation techniques to relieve physical tension
Would you like to improve your ability to relax to support your own well-being? This course will focus on supporting you to relieve physical tension in your body. Often, stress can cause physical tension in the body, with practice we can learn to ease this tension through relaxation. We will focus on improving body awareness to improve comfort and mindful movements to release tension. You will learn to ease tension through breath awareness and sound release. All sessions will end with a guided relaxation practice. Everyone can improve their ability to relax, why not give it a try?
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018248How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support a healthy back
Yoga is a wonderful practice that supports our physical and mental well-being. This course will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of yoga whilst taking a deeper focus on yoga practices that help to keep your back healthy.
Most people suffer from back ache or pain at some point in their lives. Practicing yoga is a good strategy to both prevent and manage back ache. You will learn practices that help to relieve tension and improve back strength and flexibility.
Yoga is a non-competitive practice for everyone, you will be encouraged to move with care for your own body, adapting practices to meet your individual needs in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018222How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice
For those interested in creative writing as a tool for well being, developing writing skills with increased enjoyment in writing and particular emphasis on writing therapeutically - describing and utilising personal experience
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Dates:Sat 09/11/2024 -
Sat 09/11/2024Times:10:00am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stella StockerCourse code:Q00009815How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £20.35
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
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
Keeping track of your finances digitally: financial literacy
This course empowers you to take control of your finances using digital tools and build a strong foundation in financial literacy. In today's digital age, there are numerous apps and software programs designed to simplify money management. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage these tools effectively, transforming your financial well-being.
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Dates:Fri 29/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Selina AnnonCourse code:Q00016639How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40