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The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills.  Course Overview This award is suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry. Learners will cover: • Structure and function of the digestive system • The glycaemic index • The role of cholesterol, macro nutrients and micro nutrients • Guidelines for a healthy, balanced diet • Obesity and weight management Structure: Mandatory units: • Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Living • Food Groups and Digestion Progression Routes: • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing • YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Entry Requirements: None DURATION 50 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

With Young Actors Coach Paul Lockwood Introduction Acting classes designed for Children/Teenagers who show a passion for acting and wish to enhance their skills in acting for screen and stage. Actors Studio offers weekend crash courses in Theatre, Television and Film for young actors aged 11 – 16 at the world-renowned Pinewood Studios. Children will work alongside experienced actor and acting coach Paul Lockwood to learn the difference between stage and screen performances, while developing a high set of skills to achieve a truthful performance. Lights Camera Action widens a young actors skill-set with sessions that include, acting techniques, devising short scenes, script work, audition techniques, screen and stage acting, listening and reacting skills.  Meet Your Tutor Paul Lockwood Young Actors Coach Paul Lockwood is a screen actor and stage performer who specialises in working with young performers to help them realise their potential on screen. Paul works with both professional and beginners understanding the needs to help them succeed. Course Outline Our young actors are encouraged to work collaboratively, learning to give and accept constructive criticism and feedback to make them better actors. Our course also inspires confidence, social interaction, creativity and most of all fun in a secure and supportive environment. Children will film and receive an edited digital version of their scene! Special sessions in Audition Technique and Casting Advice will be offered where appropriate. Classes are held in our studio at Pinewood Studios over Weekends Additional Information Features Held at Pinewood Studios Popular with young performers looking to realise their potential Filmed scene for future development Further advice will be given to those showing potential Inspiring general confidence, social interaction and creativity Learning Outcomes Audition technique for commercial, film and stage The differences between stage and screen performances How to achieve emotionally truthful performance How to behave on a film set Developing listening and reacting skills Course Location Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood Studios Nearest Train Stations: Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutes Coffee shop on site (may not be open at weekends) Excellent transport links from London

The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills. Course Overview Through completion of this qualification, learners will develop an awareness of mental health and be able to signpost others to mainstream medical or alternative support organisations. The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners' understanding of mental health, mental ill health and the risks associated with mental health conditions. Learners will also learn about sources of support available to individuals with mental health conditions. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), this qualification can be used towards members' annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Enables learners to understand: • Mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions • Attitudes to mental health • The importance of physical activity and exercise for mental health. Provides learners with knowledge of: • Risks associated with mental health conditions • Mainstream and alternative methods of supporting individuals with mental health conditions. Structure and Assessment: To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8), learners must successfully complete one unit. Entry Requirments Learners should be aged 16 plus No formal prerequisites, however it is recommended that learners hold YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent. Progression Routes This qualification doesn't provide automatic progression onto another YMCA Awards qualification, however it may provide progression opportunities on to qualifications related to careers in mental health, health and social care, counselling or psychology. Learners taking this qualification may also consider further training at the same and higher levels in a range of qualifications. For example: • YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7). • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4). • YMCA Level 2Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7). • YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing (Coming soon). • YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1). • YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3). • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7). • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6). • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1). DURATION 29 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

Our First Aid at Work Level 3 (18 hours) course is designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Designed for medium to high risk organisations.

Did you know that: Camden, Islington and Haringey have some of the highest HIV and STI prevalence rates in the UK 66% of people would prefer to use their GP for sexual health services1 but GPs and practice nurses report numerous barriers to offering HIV and STI tests Missed opportunities to diagnose HIV and other STIs have major health implications, including significantly increased mortality rates for HIV2 Why is SHIP training relevant to YOU? Do you want to learn quick simple strategies to assess your patients’ sexual health risk? Find out why the use of speculae is plummeting! Are you all too aware of the reasons NOT to offer an HIV test? Do you worry about how to bring up the topic out of the blue? We will help you become confident in sexual health risk assessment and make meaningful changes to your clinical practice! Session 1: Key Issues in Sexual Health for GPs Describe the clinical significance of STIs in general practice Outline strategies for STI testing in primary care, including which swabs to use and when Describe patterns of STI risk, and prevention methods Formulate and use strategies to bring up sexual health in GP consultations, including when people are not expecting it Demonstrate how to take a rapid sexual health risk assessment tailored for the primary care consultation Formulate clinical management plans drawing on rapid sexual health risk assessment, including partner notification guidance Session 2: Blood borne virus update List the advantages of diagnosing HOV and viral hepatitis in general practice, and the dangers of late diagnoses Recognise the parallels between HIV and viral hepatitis Recognise HIV indicator conditions Overcome barriers to, and normalise, HIV and viral hepatitis testing in your clinical practice Each session provides you with up-to-date resources to take back to your practice to support your consultations.

At Noble, we deliver the SLII programme as either an in person or virtual programme. Option 1 - a two-day session, in person at North Scare - 9th & 23rd October, 9am to 4.30pm. Option 2 - 5 x two & a half hour virtual sessions via Zoom. We blend self-directed learning, online discussions, interactive exercises, reflection, and offline assignments with a comprehensive personal leadership assessment/360 feedback tool. Programme Overview Create individual success with a situational approach to leadership. With business moving at a blistering pace, there’s more pressure than ever for leaders to be effective at managing successful teams. But often, they don’t have the skills to be the agile, adaptive leaders they need to be, and they struggle to build meaningful connections and achieve results. It’s not for lack of effort or interest. Research has shown that most leaders are limited to a single leadership style—so they don’t know how to unleash the potential of their people as their needs shift. Leaders need to learn how to lead situationally. Blanchard’s SLII® empowers leaders to become adaptive—a requirement for our uncertain times. Backed by 40 years of research and an unmatched track record of results, The SLII Experience™ teaches your leaders how to lead situationally by giving their people the right support and direction at the right time. SLII enables leaders to build deeper relationships with their people, making every day more inspiring, motivating, and meaningful.

Did you know that: Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham have some of the highest HIV and STI prevalence rates in the UK 66% of people would prefer to use their GP for sexual health services1 but GPs and practice nurses report numerous barriers to offering HIV and STI tests Missed opportunities to diagnose HIV and other STIs have major health implications, including significantly increased mortality rates for HIV2 Why is SHIP training relevant to YOU? Do you want to learn quick simple strategies to assess your patients’ sexual health risk? Find out why the use of speculae is plummeting! Are you all too aware of the reasons NOT to offer an HIV test? Do you worry about how to bring up the topic out of the blue? We will help you become confident in sexual health risk assessment and make meaningful changes to your clinical practice! Session 1a: STI update for Practice Nurses & Nursing Associates Describe the clinical significance of STIs in general practice Outline strategies for STI testing in primary care, including which swabs to use and when Outline management of STIs in the GP setting, including partner notification guidance Describe patterns of STI risk, and prevention methods Session 1b: Talking with patients about sex Formulate and use strategies to bring up sexual health in GP consultations, including when people are not expecting it Demonstrate how to take a rapid sexual health risk assessment tailored for the primary care consultation Formulate clinical management plans drawing on rapid sexual health risk assessment Session 2: Blood borne virus update List the advantages of diagnosing HIV and viral hepatitis in general practice, and the dangers of late diagnoses Recognise the parallels between HIV and viral hepatitis Recognise HIV indicator conditions Overcome barriers to, and normalise, HIV and viral hepatitis testing in your clinical practice Each session provides you with up-to-date resources to take back to your practice to support your consultations.

Did you know that: Camden, Islington and Haringey have some of the highest HIV and STI prevalence rates in the UK 66% of people would prefer to use their GP for sexual health services1 but GPs and practice nurses report numerous barriers to offering HIV and STI tests Missed opportunities to diagnose HIV and other STIs have major health implications, including significantly increased mortality rates for HIV2 Why is SHIP training relevant to YOU? Do you want to learn quick simple strategies to assess your patients’ sexual health risk? Find out why the use of speculae is plummeting! Are you all too aware of the reasons NOT to offer an HIV test? Do you worry about how to bring up the topic out of the blue? We will help you become confident in sexual health risk assessment and make meaningful changes to your clinical practice! Session 1a: STI update for Practice Nurses & Nursing Associates Describe the clinical significance of STIs in general practice Outline strategies for STI testing in primary care, including which swabs to use and when Outline management of STIs in the GP setting, including partner notification guidance Describe patterns of STI risk, and prevention methods Session 1b: Talking with patients about sex Formulate and use strategies to bring up sexual health in GP consultations, including when people are not expecting it Demonstrate how to take a rapid sexual health risk assessment tailored for the primary care consultation Formulate clinical management plans drawing on rapid sexual health risk assessment Session 2: Blood borne virus update List the advantages of diagnosing HIV and viral hepatitis in general practice, and the dangers of late diagnoses Recognise the parallels between HIV and viral hepatitis Recognise HIV indicator conditions Overcome barriers to, and normalise, HIV and viral hepatitis testing in your clinical practice Each session provides you with up-to-date resources to take back to your practice to support your consultations.

Would you love to learn how to make beautiful quilts and home decor but weren't sure where to start? Can you sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine? If the answer is 'yes' to any of the above, then this beginner workshop is for you! In this beginner-friendly sewing workshop, you'll learn from a how to use the sewing machine to create your own Patchwork Quilted Cushion You will sew 5-inch squares together to form a pieced cushion front in a layout of your choosing. You will learn how to piece (baste) the 3 layers together, patchwork top, wadding layer and backing, then quilt all three layers together to make your cushion front. You will finish by making an envelope-style back to complete your cushion Don't worry if you've never tried quilting or patchwork before, as you'll have all the help and support you need , along with plenty of tea, coffee and cake to keep you going. You'll leave the class with your gorgeous cushion cover, along with all the skills you've learned during this fun and friendly sewing workshop. All materials and equipment will be provided and you will go home with a finished 42x42cm patchwork and quilted cushion. A 42x42cm cushion insert will be needed for your finished cover. You can bring this with you to the class if you wish.  Plenty of tea and coffee will be served throughout the workshop along with freshly baked cake. We won't have a formal lunch break but please feel free to bring a packed lunch which you can keep in our fridge

Please note: This training is delivered by a third party Tutor NOT The Makaton Charity. For any workshop information, to book, or to make payment please contact the Tutor directly. Level 1 Workshop (F2F) The Level 1 Workshop is the starting point for your Makaton journey. It is recommended for people who need to use Makaton at home and in their work, to develop the communication skills of others. Content Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme and a wider understanding of learning and communication difficulties. The Level 1 Workshop include how to start using Makaton in everyday situations; immediate needs, home, familiar people, food, events, activities and objects. You will also discover hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use to maximise communication. Accessibility Please indicate if you have any challenges or additional needs, so reasonable adjustments can be made to support your learning and participation. Entry criteria There is no entry criteria for this Workshop Study materials You will receive a Participant's Manual, which includes the Makaton symbols and signs that you learn in the workshop. You will also be given a certificate of attendance. Please remember to keep your Level 1 training certificate in case you want to attend further Makaton training. After the workshop After completing Level 1 training you can continue on your Makaton journey by attending Level 2 training. Instructions This is a Level 1 course. The venue is easily accessible by public transport: close to Wimbledon mainline and District line. Also within reach from South Wimbledon Northern Line tube. Refreshments provided throughout the day and plenty of shops and cafes nearby for lunch. Invoice option available for Organisations on booking page. Tutor is also available for in-house workshops - email laura@signandshine.co.uk Privacy Statement 📎 Privacy_Statement.pdf Terms And Conditions Updated 2022 📎 Terms_and_Conditions_updated_2022.pdf