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<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Course Overview:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Contents:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Topics:</strong></span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualities of an Effective Leader</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Leader or Manager?</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">That Vision Thing</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Developing Your Team Goals</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Motivation</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What Motivates?</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Being Consistently Different</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Three Key Skills of Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Instant Results Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Can Do Coaching Practice</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Feature:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">By the end of this training you will be able to:</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Certification:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who can Attend?</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.</span></p>

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

In the competitive construction industry, the need for training is more vital than ever. Organizations that devote resources to professional development are more likely to see higher productivity and greater efficiency. On-the-job training can provide crucial knowledge to perform tasks at hand, but the best professionals constantly seek to learn about new techniques and technologies to improve their performance on-site and in the office.

Our Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) provides project managers the chance to sharpen the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and propel your construction business to the next level. PMC provides the ideal opportunity for project managers to gain crucial knowledge and leadership skills to stay competitive. This program will provide participants with skills they can immediately implement on the job and in the field. Everyone who goes through the program has something to gain over an intense week of workshops, assignments, and team-building activities.

PMC participants experience an interactive program that explores 15 critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis. PMC provides participants with practical solutions to current industry challenges they can take back to immediately impact performance and improve project results.

Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

● Identify the importance of pre-planning and its correlation with a company’s bottom line.
● Discuss the impact of low job site productivity on the project contractor, craftsperson, project owner, and designer.
● Discuss information required to evaluate and select subcontractor and vendor services and material and equipment purchases.
● Identify legal actions, or lack thereof, that can have far-reaching legal consequences for the project manager, their company, and many others.

Course Topics:

Day 1:

1.Project Planning
Importance of pre-planning.
Developing comprehensive project plans.
Correlation between planning and profitability.
Tools and techniques for effective planning.

2.Safety Management
Importance of safety in construction.
Developing and implementing safety plans.
OSHA regulations and compliance.
Risk assessment and mitigation.

3.Construction Productivity
Factors affecting job site productivity.
Techniques to improve productivity.
Measuring and tracking productivity.
Case studies of productivity improvements.

4.Subcontractor & Vendor Management
Evaluating and selecting subcontractors and vendors.
Contract negotiation and management.
Performance monitoring and quality control.
Building and maintaining strong relationships.

5.Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
Basics of CPM scheduling.
Developing and maintaining project schedules.
Identifying and managing critical paths.
Tools and software for scheduling.

Day 2:

1.Claims Management
Types of claims in construction.
Preventing and managing claims.
Documentation and communication strategies.
Dispute resolution methods.

2.Legal Issues & Contract Clauses
Key legal concepts in construction.
Important contract clauses and their implications.
Managing legal risks and liabilities.
Case studies of legal issues in construction.

3.Cost Control
Budgeting and cost estimation.
Tracking and controlling project costs.
Analyzing cost performance.
Techniques for cost reduction.

4.Project Recordkeeping
Importance of accurate recordkeeping.
Types of project records and documentation.
Best practices for maintaining records.
Tools for efficient recordkeeping.

5.Communication
Importance of effective communication.
Strategies for improving communication.
Tools and technologies for communication.
Case studies of communication failures and successes.

6.Time Management
Techniques for effective time management.
Prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Tools for time tracking and management.
Case studies of time management in construction.

7.Problem Solving & Decision Making
Techniques for problem-solving.
Decision-making frameworks.
Analyzing and evaluating options.
Case studies of problem-solving in construction.

8.Innovation
Importance of innovation in construction.
Identifying and implementing new technologies.
Encouraging a culture of innovation.
Case studies of successful innovation.

Conclusion: 

The PMC course aims to equip project managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the construction industry. By addressing the critical areas of project management, participants will leave the course with practical strategies and tools to enhance their performance and drive their projects to success.
Who Can Attend?
The Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training course is designed for:

Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to enhance their skills and stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.
Construction Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing construction projects who want to improve their management techniques and project outcomes.
Site Supervisors: Supervisors and foremen seeking to gain a deeper understanding of project management principles and practices to better support project managers.
Engineers and Architects: Professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of construction projects who want to enhance their project management knowledge and skills.
Construction Professionals: Anyone in the construction industry, including estimators, planners, and coordinators, aiming to improve their project management capabilities and advance their careers.
Business Owners and Executives: Owners and executives of construction companies who want to ensure their project managers and teams are well-equipped with the necessary skills to drive project success and business growth.
Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals aspiring to move into project management roles within the construction industry, seeking foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for the transition.
HR and Training Managers: Human resource and training managers responsible for the professional development of their company's construction management teams.
Prerequisites
While there are no strict prerequisites for attending the PMC course, having a basic understanding of construction processes and some experience in construction project management will be beneficial. Participants should come prepared to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Taking the Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training Course In-House
1. Customization to Your Needs:
● The course can be tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of your organization, ensuring the content is relevant and directly applicable to your projects and team dynamics.

2. Convenience and Flexibility:
● Conducting the training in-house eliminates the need for travel, saving time and reducing costs for your employees. It also allows for scheduling flexibility to fit the course around your team's availability.

3. Team Building and Collaboration:
● In-house training fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging team building and improved communication among your employees. It provides an opportunity for your team to work together on practical exercises and case studies, strengthening their ability to collaborate effectively on future projects.

4. Immediate Application:
● The skills and knowledge gained during the course can be immediately applied to your current projects, leading to quick improvements in productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.

5. Cost-Effective:
● In-house training is often more cost-effective than sending multiple employees to external courses. You save on travel and accommodation expenses, and there are often discounts available for group bookings.

6. Consistent Training:
● Ensuring that all relevant team members receive the same high-quality training ensures consistency in the application of project management principles and practices across your organization.

7. Confidentiality:
● In-house training allows your team to discuss sensitive and proprietary information freely without concerns about confidentiality. This can lead to more open discussions and practical problem-solving sessions.

8. Enhanced Engagement:
● Training conducted in a familiar environment can increase engagement and participation. Employees may feel more comfortable and willing to engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in activities.

9. Long-Term Benefits:
● Investing in in-house training demonstrates your commitment to employee development, which can boost morale, job satisfaction, and retention rates. Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their professional growth.

10. Direct Access to Trainers:
● Having trainers on-site allows for more personalized interaction, immediate feedback, and the opportunity to address specific concerns or questions that arise during the training.

11. Aligns with Organizational Goals:
● In-house training can be aligned with your organizational goals and strategies, ensuring that the skills and knowledge gained are directly contributing to your company's overall objectives.

12. Follow-Up Support:
● Trainers can offer follow-up support and coaching to ensure that the concepts and techniques learned during the course are successfully implemented in your organization.

13. Increased Productivity:
● With the entire team trained together, there is a reduced learning curve, leading to quicker implementation of new practices and increased productivity.

14. Industry-Relevant Case Studies:
● Trainers can incorporate industry-relevant case studies and examples specific to your organization, making the learning experience more relatable and impactful.

By choosing to conduct the PMC 2 Days Training course in-house, your organization can maximize the benefits of professional development, ensuring that your team is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the competitive construction industry.

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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><h1 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">UCAS CODE:&nbsp;</strong>W600</h1><div style="color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity));"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">INSTITUTION CODE:&nbsp;</strong>B39</p><a href="https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/f880fe89-7f3b-47b4-9feb-b029633e8e1e?academicYearId=2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity)); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity));">VIEW COURSE ON UCAS</a></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A 3 year full-time degree available at:</p><a href="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/birmingham" style="color: rgb(164, 145, 195); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(164, 145, 195);">BIRMINGHAM</a>&nbsp;<span style="color: rgba(183,183,183,var(--text-opacity)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(183,183,183,var(--text-opacity));">/&nbsp;</span><a href="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/brighton" style="color: rgb(164, 145, 195); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(164, 145, 195);">BRIGHTON</a>&nbsp;<span style="color: rgba(183,183,183,var(--text-opacity)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(183,183,183,var(--text-opacity));">/&nbsp;</span><a href="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/manchester" style="color: rgb(164, 145, 195); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(164, 145, 195);">MANCHESTER</a><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Are you really passionate about film? Do you want to get your hands on the kit used to make real films? Do you want to learn your craft from real filmmakers? Screen and Film School is dedicated to one thing: Film. The BA (Hons) Filmmaking is focused on creating the next generation of filmmakers.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This cutting-edge industry-led course provides you with the opportunity to acquire the fundamental skills and techniques of film production required for a sustainable career in the film and related creative industries.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with creative practitioners from other arts disciplines through Screen and Film School&rsquo;s partnerships with the BIMM Institute and the Institute for Contemporary Theatre.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This course is industry recognised by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.screenskills.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: rgb(164, 145, 195); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(164, 145, 195);">ScreenSkills,*</a> the industry-led skills body for the UK&rsquo;s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">This course is validated by BIMM University and taught at Screen and Film School. Upon successful completion, students receive a degree from BIMM University.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* Screen and Film School Brighton only</em></p><div itemprop="video" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><button data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal-346-360-58" style="color: inherit; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;"><img itemprop="thumbnailUrl" src="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-2022-11-01-at-13.11.53-600x337.png" alt="" data-ll-status="loaded" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><div itemprop="description" style="color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--text-opacity)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--text-opacity));">BA (Hons) Filmmaking | Course Overview</div></button></div><img src="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ScreenSkills_Select_Marque_Crimson_CMYKjpj-1024x419.jpg" alt="" data-ll-status="loaded" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img src="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/P1020071-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-ll-status="loaded" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_4477-1024x768-1.jpg" alt="" data-ll-status="loaded" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All students leave Screen and Film School with a professional showreel, which will serve as a calling card for your skills, and an understanding of how to navigate the film industry.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The Film School teaches with HD and Film to introduce you to working with both mediums. The BA (Hons) Filmmaking undergraduate degree introduces you to a variety of film genres and styles and covers the principal creative and technical skills and roles that are found in the film industry including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, producing, production sound mixing, editing, lighting/gaffer, continuity/script supervision and production management.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">As you move through the course, you will be able to specialise in a film form through a range of optional modules offered in the second year including narrative shorts, documentary, experimental film or feature film screenwriting.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The development of your practical film production skills is supported by a film theory strand which provides you with a critical understanding of applied film theory and ensures that you will enter the film industry as an informed practitioner.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Throughout your time at Screen and Film School, industry engagement is embedded into your chosen degree course. Freelance opportunities, internships and work experience will be offered with our range of industry partners so you can put your film craft skills into practice.</p></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><button data-toggle="collapse" data-accordiontitle="Key Facts" data-target="#accordionItem1-393" style="color: rgb(164, 145, 195); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(164, 145, 195);"><span style="color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity));">Key Facts</span></button><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Specification</h3><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Mode of attendance:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Length of course</strong>: 3 years full-time</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Awarding institution:</strong>&nbsp;BIMM University</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Campus delivery:&nbsp;</strong>Brighton, Manchester, Birmingham</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">UCAS code:&nbsp;</strong>W600</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Institution code:</strong>&nbsp;B39</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Language of study:</strong>&nbsp;English</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Final award:</strong>&nbsp;BA (Hons) Filmmaking</p><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Minimum Requirements</h3><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or above (64 UCAS points), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in each band.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Applications are welcomed from students who might not have the qualifying entry requirements but can demonstrate a proactive commitment to narrative film, documentary, music promo or some other type of moving image creation, in the moving image disciplines.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements will be asked to submit a portfolio of their own work in support of their application. This can either be done at an applicant day, where applicants showcase their portfolio of work to a film tutor and partake in a number of interactive workshops, or through submitting an electronic portfolio to be reviewed by a film tutor. Applicants will be considered who meet the academic entry requirements, demonstrate a good standard of portfolio work and provide a compelling personal statement.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Examples of portfolio work include showreels, short films, screenwriting pieces, academic film analysis, photography and anything that reflects passion and enthusiasm to study Filmmaking at Screen and Film School.</p><button data-toggle="collapse" data-accordiontitle="Fees and Funding" data-target="#accordionItem2-393" style="color: rgb(164, 145, 195); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(164, 145, 195);"><span style="color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--text-opacity));">Fees and Funding</span></button><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Fees</h3><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&pound;9,250 per year for UK students, &pound;15,950 per year for EU &amp; International students (subject to review) &ndash; there are no compulsory additional course costs however we strongly recommend investing in a Terabyte external hard drive and a personal laptop/Macbook.</p></div></div>

UCAS CODE: W600
INSTITUTION CODE: B39
VIEW COURSE ON UCAS



A 3 year full-time degree available at:
BIRMINGHAM/ BRIGHTON/ MANCHESTER



Are you really passionate about film? Do you want to get your hands on the kit used to make real films? Do you want to learn your craft from real filmmakers? Screen and Film School is dedicated to one thing: Film. The BA (Hons) Filmmaking is focused on creating the next generation of filmmakers.
This cutting-edge industry-led course provides you with the opportunity to acquire the fundamental skills and techniques of film production required for a sustainable career in the film and related creative industries.
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with creative practitioners from other arts disciplines through Screen and Film School’s partnerships with the BIMM Institute and the Institute for Contemporary Theatre.
This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills,* the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
This course is validated by BIMM University and taught at Screen and Film School. Upon successful completion, students receive a degree from BIMM University.
* Screen and Film School Brighton only

BA (Hons) Filmmaking | Course Overview



All students leave Screen and Film School with a professional showreel, which will serve as a calling card for your skills, and an understanding of how to navigate the film industry.
The Film School teaches with HD and Film to introduce you to working with both mediums. The BA (Hons) Filmmaking undergraduate degree introduces you to a variety of film genres and styles and covers the principal creative and technical skills and roles that are found in the film industry including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, producing, production sound mixing, editing, lighting/gaffer, continuity/script supervision and production management.
As you move through the course, you will be able to specialise in a film form through a range of optional modules offered in the second year including narrative shorts, documentary, experimental film or feature film screenwriting.
The development of your practical film production skills is supported by a film theory strand which provides you with a critical understanding of applied film theory and ensures that you will enter the film industry as an informed practitioner.
Throughout your time at Screen and Film School, industry engagement is embedded into your chosen degree course. Freelance opportunities, internships and work experience will be offered with our range of industry partners so you can put your film craft skills into practice.
Key Facts
Course Specification
Mode of attendance: Full-time
Length of course: 3 years full-time
Awarding institution: BIMM University
Campus delivery: Brighton, Manchester, Birmingham
UCAS code: W600
Institution code: B39
Language of study: English
Final award: BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or above (64 UCAS points), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in each band.
Applications are welcomed from students who might not have the qualifying entry requirements but can demonstrate a proactive commitment to narrative film, documentary, music promo or some other type of moving image creation, in the moving image disciplines.
All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements will be asked to submit a portfolio of their own work in support of their application. This can either be done at an applicant day, where applicants showcase their portfolio of work to a film tutor and partake in a number of interactive workshops, or through submitting an electronic portfolio to be reviewed by a film tutor. Applicants will be considered who meet the academic entry requirements, demonstrate a good standard of portfolio work and provide a compelling personal statement.
Examples of portfolio work include showreels, short films, screenwriting pieces, academic film analysis, photography and anything that reflects passion and enthusiasm to study Filmmaking at Screen and Film School.
Fees and Funding
Course Fees
£9,250 per year for UK students, £15,950 per year for EU & International students (subject to review) – there are no compulsory additional course costs however we strongly recommend investing in a Terabyte external hard drive and a personal laptop/Macbook.

Screen and Film School

Are you really passionate about film? Do you want to get your hands on the kit used to make real films? Do you want to learn your craft from real filmmakers? Screen and Film School is dedicated to one thing: Film. The BA (Hons) Filmmaking is focused on creating the next generation of filmmakers.

BA (HONS) FILMMAKING

UK Students

EU & International students (subject to review)

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Stoneware Pottery Monster Workshop in Northumberland
This monstrous pottery class, now in its fourth year, designed for all ages, will see you create a plant pot using the slab-building technique in just ninety minutes! Although simple in principle, it will involve giving your monster character and personality, so lots of imagination will be needed to create your Frankenstein Pot! The basic method will be demonstrated at the start, and then it's up to you to create your pot! Once finished, your monster will stay at the studio to be fired, glazed and then re-fired. Then it's up to you to plant and nurture your monster pot - and grow something that matches the personality that has emerged - or use it for pens, brushes, whatever...
There are only eight places per session - this allows enough access to support for everyone to be successful! As this is a creative class designed to be accessible to all including younger potters, we must insist that a parent or guardian attends with any participant aged 16 or under. The numbers are limited to avoid over-crowding in the workshop. Each ticket books a maker's-seat at the pottery table. If you are going to have to attend as a (free) specator, please make a note of this at the time of booking. 
If you book a place for a young person and feel they will need help in creating their monster, please come along and help them (as a non-paying spectator). Even with only eight people booked in a session, it can be difficult to support everyone in the way they need. Again, please note this at the time of booking. 
The ticket price covers all tuition, tools, firings and glaze for one monster pot. Please note that these pots will be glazed in just one colour - dip-glazed as you request. 
A word of warning - the kiln Gods can be fickle, and despite doing everything possible, some pieces will fail, crack or blow up (!) in the kiln. There are no guarantees in pottery, not even for seasoned potters. A second word of warning - working with pottery can be hugely addictive. You have been warned!
The New Ford Studio is housed on the ground floor of the old Reading Rooms - you will find it just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Nearby are many attractions and places to walk, shop and eat; how about a near by Narrow-guage Railway (that runs to Etal Castle and back), a working flour mill, a Village Shop & Tearoom, a heavy horse centre, a micro-brewery, or a Riverside cafe? 
Please note - access to the studio is only via a set of external stone steps, and there is a single toilet available on site. The booking cost (£22.50) secures a spot at the maker's table; if you need to stay to support a younger participant, please make sure you have noted this when you book your ticket!
If you need your work posting out to you or someone else, please ensure you book an additional postage and packing ticket!
And finally - There is ample free parking at Ford, at Heatherslaw and at Etal. Ravn Clay sits at the heart of the Estate, which also offers camping, glamping, B&Bs and guests houses. And there’s plenty more to do and see while you are here - 
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Etal Castle (English Heritage)
Heatherslaw Mill
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Lady Waterford Hall
Flodden Battlefield
Loads of little eateries, pubs and shops etc
Spectacular scenery, walking and countryside
See www.ford-and-etal.co.uk for more details

Ravn Clay

Pottery

Arts & Crafts

Clay Sculpture

A slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clay to create your own Frankenstein Monster Pot! Suitable for all ages and ideal for families. 

Monster Pots 2025

General admission

Caerphilly

<p style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);">If you are new into the role of assessing; want to become a qualified assessor or assess learners as part of a teaching or training role, this qualification will provide you with a sound knowledge of using assessment competently and appropriately.</p><p style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);">The course is delivered over 4 x half day workshops via Zoom, followed by 3 assignments.</p><p style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);">Through attending this course, you will be able to understand:</p><div style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">The role of an assessor and others involved in the assessment process</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">How to plan assessment</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">Different assessment methods and making assessment decisions</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">How to involve learners and others in the assessment process</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">Legal and regulatory requirements relating to assessment</div></li></ul></div><div style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);"><h2 style="color: var(--ast-global-color-2); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--ast-global-color-2);">Further Information</h2><p style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);">This course can be completed in bilingually (workshops are in English, assignments and mentoring can be done in Welsh)</p><p style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);">Following completion of this course, you can complete further qualifications in assessment, once you have access to two learners to carry out assessment with.</p></div><div style="color: var(--ast-global-color-5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--ast-global-color-5);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><h2 style="color: var(--ast-global-color-2); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: var(--ast-global-color-2);">Benefits</h2><div style="color: rgb(75, 79, 88); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(75, 79, 88);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">First step on the ladder to becoming a qualified assessor</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">Do not have to be working in a role as an assessor</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">Interactive online workshops and one to one support to complete assignments</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58);">Course delivery, mentoring &amp; support with an experienced assessor</div></li></ul></div>

If you are new into the role of assessing; want to become a qualified assessor or assess learners as part of a teaching or training role, this qualification will provide you with a sound knowledge of using assessment competently and appropriately.

The course is delivered over 4 x half day workshops via Zoom, followed by 3 assignments.

Through attending this course, you will be able to understand:
The role of an assessor and others involved in the assessment process
How to plan assessment
Different assessment methods and making assessment decisions
How to involve learners and others in the assessment process
Legal and regulatory requirements relating to assessment

If you have learners to assess in the workplace or classroom environment, you can also complete practical units, which will enable you to:

Plan assessment using a range of methods
Carry out assessment using a range of methods
Make assessment decisions and provide feedback to learners
Attend a standardisation meeting
Reflect on and improve your own practice through professional development

To do this, you will gather evidence of working with 2 learners. You will meet monthly with your Learning Advisor, who will also observe you carrying out assessment practice. This can be done online. 



Further Information
This course can be completed bilingually (workshops are in English, assignments and mentoring can be done in Welsh)

There are 4 pathways on the assessor course, the one that is most suitable for you depends on if you currently assess, what, who and where you assess. 
These are:
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment - if you don't currently have learners
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - if you assess learners' competence in the workplace against qualification or industry standards
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - if you assess learner's knowledge and skills in the workplace or workshop envrionment
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - if you assess both occupational competence in the workplace and learner's knowledge and skills in the workplace or workshop environment. 

We always recommend speaking to us so we can ensure you start on the right pathway for you. Call us on 029 21679037 if you're unsure. 



Benefits
First step on the ladder to becoming a qualified assessor
Interactive online workshops and one to one support to complete assignments
Course delivery, mentoring & support with an experienced assessor

Panda Education and Training Ltd

Assessor Training

Level 3 Assessor Qualification (TAQA)

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

Level 3 Award in Assessment of Vocationally Related Achievement

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievment

Chelmsford

This two-day course is a must for anyone who is considering or already working in a role with supervisory responsibilities. This course provides an understanding of health, safety, welfare, and environmental issues. It highlights legal responsibilities and the need to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.
It is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all supervisors working on Build UK sites.
Aims
To give a clear understanding of health, safety, welfare, and environmental legislation that affects your supervisory role. To help you fulfil your responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare, and the environment. To help you implement new guidance and industry best practice affected by changes.
Course Content
• Health and safety law and how it will apply to supervisors.
• Your supervisory responsibilities in controlling site safety.
• Risk assessments and the need for method statements.
• Effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings.
• Monitoring site activities effectively.
• Timely intervention when bad practice is identified.
Prerequisites
This course is for you if you are considering, or already have, supervisory responsibilities.
Assessment
At the end of this course, all delegates will have a clear understanding of controlling health and safety on site from a supervisor’s role.
Certificate
This certification for this course is valid for 5 years and is endorsed by Build UK as a standard training for all supervisors.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
Instructions
Please note all Site Supervisor Training courses with the venue “Remote Learning” will be delivered by a tutor over a video call.
This training will be delivered and assessed in English language; therefore, a good standard is required to complete the course.
Further attendee information will be sent in a separate email, please check your inbox

SMC Safety Solutions

Site Supervisor Training Scheme (SSSTS) - 2 Day Course

General Admission

Our Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) refresher training courses, available both online and in-person, are designed for managers and individuals in positions of authority who completed their original SMSTS training program less than three years ago.

Aims
Participants will undertake a concise yet equally engaging training program covering all essential aspects of enforcing health and safety codes of practice at construction sites. Topics include in-depth discussions on risk assessments and effective methods for monitoring and managing industry-specific hazards.
Instructions
For online courses labeled “Remote Learning,” a tutor will deliver the training via video call.
All SMSTS courses are delivered and assessed in English. Participants must have a good command of the language to successfully complete the program.
Additional attendee information will be provided via email. Please ensure you check your inbox.


Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher

Unlocking English GCSE Success for 
Dyslexic and neurodivergent learners
FREE Parents information Evening


‘I just wanted to reach out and say how grateful we were of the support you provided to Brandon through the study skills sessions. I do believe the extra support helped Brandon achieve a pass mark in both English literature and language. We couldn’t be more proud and pleased for him.’   August 22nd, 2025 - G. Aelberry.

Worried about your neurodivergent teens GCSE Eng Lit and Eng Lang journey?  Look no further, welcome to my English GCSE study skills which is re-igniting in less than 2 weeks! Join me for my FREE parent information evening next week!

4th September at 7:30pm (UK time)  Hosted by Paloma Forde, Dyslexia & Neurodiversity Specialist


Welcome to my Information Evening Being held Sept 4th at 7.30pm

This event is specifically for parents with teens either Year 10 or 11 who are studying GCSE English Lit and Eng Lang  who want to understand how my structured, targeted study skills can make all the difference and help their teen to unlock their full potential. 

In this free info session, I’ll be sharing exactly how I support dyslexic and neurodivergent teens through the challenges of GCSE English Language & Literature with a proven, structured Study Skills Programme.

 This event is for you if your teen:

✅ Is going into Year 10 or 11
✅ Struggles to revise or stay organised
✅ Finds the GCSE English syllabus overwhelming
✅ Has tried traditional tutoring but still feels “behind”
✅ Needs strategies tailored to a neurodivergent brain


In this free parents info session, I’ll be covering:

Why traditional revision doesn’t work for many dyslexic learners
Exactly what happens in our weekly study skills sessions 
How they’re specifically structured for dyslexic and neurodivergent learners
How we use visualisation skills which will help UNLOCK your teens creative writing skills
How I help students go from confused to confident
An explanation of the 2 classroom levels which will be offered (Which you can access from as little as £20 per session)
Plus you’ll get a sneak peek at all the resources included in my Google Classroom hub

These sessions aren't English lessons.

They're a game-changing support system for teens who learn differently - but deserve to thrive just the same.

Click the BOOKING form to secure your place for the Parent Info Evening on 4th Sept at 7.30pm.

This is for parents of students going into Year 10 or 11, who are struggling with GCSE English - or who just need a better, more structured way to revise that actually works for them.

I know you want the best for your child. You don’t have to watch them fall behind.

There is another way - and I can’t wait to show it to you.
Join me live on Thursday 4th Sept at 7.30pm!

 
Spots are limited so I can keep the session personal and interactive — don’t wait to sign up.

Ps  - By signing up your email will automatically be added to my mailing list. You can unsubscribe anytime. xx




Dyslexia Support Services 

FREE! Unlocking English GCSE Success through Study Skills - Parents information Evening 

<h3 style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Read and discuss this much-loved, funny and original story of a woman in a man&#39;s world in 1960s America&nbsp;</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Highlights</strong></h4><ul style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Join this book club course&nbsp;</strong>and gain&nbsp;extra motivation to read in English</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">8 hours of live classes</strong> to help you develop fluent speaking in English</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Read this engaging book&nbsp;</strong>and reflect on the changing roles of women over time</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Be corrected by an expert English teacher</strong>&nbsp;to remove errors and mistakes</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);">Practise and&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">develop your English</em>&nbsp;online in this 8 week English book club course using Lessons in Chemistry, the debut novel by Bonnie Gamus. &nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Each week you&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">read</em>&nbsp;some chapters,&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">discuss</em>&nbsp;them in class and&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">improve</em>&nbsp;specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">examining</em>&nbsp;literary aspects of the novel. &nbsp;Personalised feedback&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">improves</em>&nbsp;your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.</span></p><h4 style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The Book Club book</strong></h4><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);">This debut novel set in 1960s California features the wonderful and unique Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career suffers when working a<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">s the only woman</span><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;in an all-male team. &nbsp;A forced change of career leads to her&nbsp;</span>becoming the&nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">host of a TV cooking show, <span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Supper at</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Six, and the ability to influence millions of women.</span></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"></div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);">This is a witty, highly observant and amusing story, original and thought-provoking.</div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);">&#39;Sparky, rip-roaring, funny, with big-hearted fully formed, loveable characters &#39;SUNDAY TIMES<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&#39;The most charming, life-enhancing novel I&#39;ve read in ages. Strongly recommend&#39;&nbsp;INDIA KNIGHT</div><ul style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Genre: Historical fiction; humorous fiction</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Language:&nbsp;American English; Modern</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Suitable for: people new to reading in English - Upper-Intermediate to Advanced</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Text: Original</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Length: Average -&nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">119,600 words</span></li></ul><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"></div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"></strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Geoff says:</strong></p><blockquote fr-original-style="" style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(94, 53, 177); color: rgb(94, 53, 177); margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 5px; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;" data-sanitized-data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">"This is a much loved book, winner of <span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award and the&nbsp;</span><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">British Book Awards Author of the Year. &nbsp;Amusing, touching and thought-provoking, this is a highly enjoyable read written in a clear, simple style.</span>"</span></i></em></p></blockquote></div>

Read this gripping thriller and discuss the struggle to attain supreme power in Ancient Rome
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Discuss this novel and learn about the life of Cicero and politics and power in ancient Rome
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes

Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week English book club course using Imperium by Robert Harris. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Book Club book
Robert Harris, the master of innovative historical fiction, introduces us to the world of Roman politics with his portrayal of the rise of Marcus Cicero, a young Roman senator. The world of intrigue and electoral corruption is both remarkably similar to our own, while also being very different. 
The story of Cicero's rise is told through Tiro, Cicero's secretary and slave who invented shorthand and wrote numerous books, including a celebrated biography of the great orator, which was lost in the dark ages. Imperium is therefore the re-creation of Tiro's missing masterpiece, telling the first part of the story of Cicero alongside Pompey, Caesar, Crassus, and the many other significant Romans.

 Geoff says:
"This is the first book of the "Cicero trilogy" - a gripping read, full of drama and suspense and a fascinating portrayal of life in Rome" 


Book Club School

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

English Speaking

English Vocabulary

English Literature

English language book club to use and improve your English.  Qualified and experienced British English teacher.

Imperium - English Book Club Course -Mondays from 8th September

Read and discuss this must-read emotional page-turner about a family separated by the Berlin Wall
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Discuss family bonds, the effects of war and communication within families
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes

Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week upper-intermediate English book club course reading and discussing Josie Ferguson's debut novel The Silence in Between. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Book Club book
Set over two time periods – the Second World War and the events in Berlin in 1961 - The Silence in Between examines the unbreakable ties of family, the resilience of women, and what they will do to protect the ones they love.
Lisette is in hospital with her new-born baby boy. The doctors tell her to go home and get some rest, that he’ll be fine. But when she awakes on 13 August 1961, the border between East and West Berlin has closed. Lisette is in the east, while her baby is in the west. But this is not the first time she has lived in a divided city.

Lisette's teenage daughter, Elly, has always struggled to understand the distance between herself and her mother. Can Elly now find a way to reach her mother and bridge the silence?

SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE
ONE OF INDEPENDENT'S BEST HISTORICAL FICTION OF THE YEAR

'An emotionally resonant debut full of music and menace' Mail on Sunday

'A hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, family and societal unrest' Glamour

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Geoff says:

"This novel was recommended to me by one of my students as a gripping, must-read book. And right from the start it grabs you. Unputdownable!" 


The Silence In Between - English Book Club Course - Mondays from 8th September

Stratford

Our CITB Online - Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher course is designed to give attendees a broad reminder of their responsibilities for health and safety on construction sites. Approved and endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group, the SSSTS refresher course is a must for anyone who occupies a supervisory role on UKCG sites and wants to brush up on their knowledge of their legal responsibilities and the latest construction industry regulations.
The SSSTS Refresher course has been created to provide existing supervisors, or those who are just entering into a supervisory role, with in-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures. If a candidate completed a full SSSTS training course up to 5 years ago, they will be required to attend a refresher programme.
Prerequisites
SSSTS certificates are of course valid for up to 5 years, but due to the ever-changing nature of the industry, it is recommended that staff stay up to date by enrolling on a refresher course long before the qualification expires.
Instructions
Please note all Site Supervisor Training courses with the venue “Remote Learning” will be delivered by a tutor over a video call.
This training will be delivered and assessed in English language; therefore, a good standard is required to complete the course.
Further attendee information will be sent in a separate email, please check your inbox.

Site Supervisor Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher

<h3 style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Read and discuss this fantastic modern classic - a literary tour-de-force credited with the birth <span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">of the dark academia genre</span></strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Highlights</strong></h4><ul style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Join this book club&nbsp;</strong>and gain&nbsp;extra motivation to read in English</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">8 hours of live classes</strong> to help you develop fluent speaking in English</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Discuss charisma, friendship&nbsp;</strong>and narrative style in this gripping novel</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Be corrected by an expert English teacher</strong>&nbsp;to remove errors and mistakes</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);">Practise and&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">develop your English</em>&nbsp;online in this 8 week English book club course using The Secret History, by Donna Tartt. &nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Each week you&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">read</em>&nbsp;some chapters,&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">discuss</em>&nbsp;them in class and&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">improve</em>&nbsp;specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">examining</em>&nbsp;literary aspects of the novel. &nbsp;Personalised feedback&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">improves</em>&nbsp;your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.</span></p><h4 style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The Book Club book</strong></h4><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"></div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"></div><div style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>This book is a modern classic - one of the finest books written in the last 50 years. &nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Donna Tartt went on to write the best-selling "The Goldfinch" but this was her debut novel that shook the literary world with its brilliance in 1992.</span> It is a "dark academia" genre - about a group of super clever university students and their classics professor at <span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">a New England university college. &nbsp;The book opens with a murder and as we read we discover how the group of friends bonded at college and what happened next. &nbsp;It is brilliantly narrated by liberal Richard Papen who describes the excitement of new and challenging friends and ideas. But the search for a life away from the mundane leads them to new and dangerous thoughts.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">"A haunting, compelling, and brilliant piece of fiction"&nbsp;The Times</p><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&#39;Irresistible and seductive&#39; Guardian<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&#39;Enthralling... Forceful, cerebral and impeccably controlled&#39; New York Times</p><ul style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 33, 36);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Genre: Psychological fiction; mystery; dark academia; thriller</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Language:&nbsp;American English; Modern</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Suitable for: people&nbsp;used to reading in English - Advanced</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Text: Original</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Length:&nbsp;Longer than average -&nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">167,141</span><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;words</span></li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">G</strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">eoff says:</strong></p><blockquote fr-original-style="" style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(94, 53, 177); color: rgb(94, 53, 177); margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 5px; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;" data-sanitized-data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">"This is one of my favourite books and I can&#39;t wait to read it again! &nbsp;It is brilliantly written, with a gripping, powerful narrative<span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">. &nbsp;An absolute must-read book by this Pulitzer Prize winning author.</span>"</span></i></em></p></blockquote></div>

Read and discuss this fantastic modern classic - a literary tour-de-force credited with the birth of the dark academia genre
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Discuss charisma, friendship and narrative style in this gripping novel
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes

Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week English book club course using The Secret History, by Donna Tartt. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Book Club book
This book is a modern classic - one of the finest books written in the last 50 years. Donna Tartt went on to write the best-selling "The Goldfinch" but this was her debut novel that shook the literary world with its brilliance in 1992. It is a "dark academia" genre - about a group of super clever university students and their classics professor at a New England university college. The book opens with a murder and as we read we discover how the group of friends bonded at college and what happened next. It is brilliantly narrated by liberal Richard Papen who describes the excitement of new and challenging friends and ideas. But the search for a life away from the mundane leads them to new and dangerous thoughts.
"A haunting, compelling, and brilliant piece of fiction" The Times
'Irresistible and seductive' Guardian

'Enthralling... Forceful, cerebral and impeccably controlled' New York Times
Genre: Psychological fiction; mystery; dark academia; thriller
Language: American English; Modern
Suitable for: people used to reading in English - Advanced
Text: Original
Length: Longer than average - 167,141 words

Geoff says:
"This is one of my favourite books and I can't wait to read it again! It is brilliantly written, with a gripping, powerful narrative. An absolute must-read book by this Pulitzer Prize winning author."


The Secret History - English Book Club Course -  Tuesdays from 9th September

Read and discuss this much-loved, funny and original story of a woman in a man's world in 1960s America 
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Read this engaging book and reflect on the changing roles of women over time
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes

Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week English book club course using Lessons in Chemistry, the debut novel by Bonnie Gamus. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Book Club book
This debut novel set in 1960s California features the wonderful and unique Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career suffers when working as the only woman in an all-male team. A forced change of career leads to her becoming the host of a TV cooking show, Supper at Six, and the ability to influence millions of women.

This is a witty, highly observant and amusing story, original and thought-provoking.
'Sparky, rip-roaring, funny, with big-hearted fully formed, loveable characters 'SUNDAY TIMES

'The most charming, life-enhancing novel I've read in ages. Strongly recommend' INDIA KNIGHT

Geoff says:

"This is a much loved book, winner of the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award and the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Amusing, touching and thought-provoking, this is a highly enjoyable read written in a clear, simple style."


Lessons in Chemistry English Book Club Course - Tuesdays from 9th September

Read and discuss this dazzling story set in London and the Middle East, in the modern day and in Victorian England linked by the epic poem of Gilgamesh 
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Discuss storytelling, memory and erasure, hurt and healing, the past
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes

Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing Elif Shafak's There are Rivers in the Sky. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Book Club book
Elif Shafak is a British Turkish novelist. There Are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, enchanting novel focusing on three characters, in three different times and places, all somehow touched by the Mesopotamian poem, The Epic of Gilgamesh. As well as a gripping story it is also a story of the preciousness of water - the characters live along the banks of the River Tigris and the River Thames in London.
In 1840 London, Arthur is born next to the unpleasant, polluted River Thames. Arthur has a remarkable memory, which will help him to escape poverty, by joining a book publishers. And one book sparks his interest: Nineveh and Its Remains.

In 2014 Turkey, Narin, a ten-year-old Yazidi girl, is going deaf. Consequently, her grandmother wants to travel to the family’s ancestral lands along the Tigris in Iraq to baptize her in a special temple. But how to cope to the rising presence of ISIS in the area?

In 2018 London, Zaleekah, a newly divorced hydrologist, escapes from her husband by moving into a houseboat on the Thames. Things are looking bleak for her, until a strange book about her homeland changes everything.

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WINNER OF THE GORDON BOWKER PRIZE 2025
WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS SPRING COLLECTION
FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION

‘Elif Shafak is a unique and powerful voice in world literature’ Ian McEwan

'Shafak makes a new home for us in words' Colum McCann

'One of the best writers in the world today' Hanif Kureishi
Geoff says:

"This is a remarkable piece of storytelling. It manages to combine and unify the different characters and places into a compelling story that helps us to reflect on great sweeps of history, while also underlining the preciousness and significance of water in our history and culture." 


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