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DATE: Wednesday 11th December TIME: 6pm LOCATION: Studio A Join us for a night of fun and games, food and drink and LOTS of bad dancing! Events include: Best Christmas Movie Character costume contest (with a cash prize for 1st place!) Board Game Cafe in Classroom 1 Paint Your Own Gingerbread Men And much more! Be sure to book your ticket here in advance!

What are the long-term effects of having been sent to boarding school? The challenges for adult ex-boarders, the trauma of being sent away, the impact on one's past and current relationships. Why is it so difficult for the ex-boarder to talk about their childhoods. How are they treated if they do? Do people really say "They LOVED it" and actually mean or is this simply a defence mechanism?

What are the long-term effects of having been sent to boarding school? For one a reticence to ever talk about it is pretty common! This structured talk gets boarders reacting with "I thought I was the only one!" and helps the therapists 'see' the experience beyond what is depicted in popular culture. Carefully crafted to give former boarders a way to express their experiences without sounding 'spoit' or 'ungrateful'.

What are the long-term effects of having been sent to boarding school? For one a reticence to ever talk about it is pretty common! This structured talk gets boarders reacting with "I thought I was the only one!" and helps the therapists 'see' the experience beyond what is depicted in popular culture. Carefully crafted to give former boarders a way to express their experiences without sounding 'spoit' or 'ungrateful'.

I am a qualified and experienced Brazilian Portuguese teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching children, teenagers and adults. I teach Brazilian Portuguese for general purposes but also prepare students for GCSE, A-levels and CELPE-Bras. I have also been an exame conductor for many years in several schools across London. I love teaching and helping my students speaking as a native Brazilian.

In this comprehensive blog post, we explore Driscoll's model of reflection, a powerful tool for enhancing personal and professional development. Learn about the three simple yet profound questions at the heart of the model, its benefits, and why Driscoll's model of reflection is good for anyone looking to improve their reflective practice.

Every Saturday at 11:10 – 11:55 Step into the enchanting world of our Pre-Primary syllabi, where the dance floor becomes a canvas for young imaginations to soar. This carefully curated program is designed to sculpt the physical prowess, endurance, creative flair, expressive power, and musical sensitivity of our students, all set to the rhythm of captivating musical styles and sounds. It’s here that the foundational steps of ballet blend with the joy of exploration, creating a nurturing yet exhilarating learning atmosphere. Crafted with love, each exercise is a melody of gentle movements, guiding little dancers through the basics of ballet technique within a realm of creativity and play. Our classrooms are alive with a kaleidoscope of props, each playing its part in enriching the learning experience across all dimensions. From the whisper of a scarf in motion to the soft thud of a rhythmic beanbag, every prop tells a story, unlocking new dimensions of movement and imagination. Beyond the steps and stretches, our class holds a treasure trove of opportunities, including the chance for our young dancers to shine in class awards. It’s an invitation to step into the spotlight, not just to showcase their budding talents but to celebrate their journey in dance, expression, and self-discovery. Join us in this magical adventure, where every plié and pirouette is a step towards creating artful expressions, lifelong memories, and a deep-seated love for the beautiful world of ballet. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/

A short course giving a good introduction to children, young people and adults on the autistic spectrum disorder Half day course Run via virtual and face to face classrooms

Develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This workshop is for people who want to take their personal skills as a trainer to the next level. It builds on the Underscore Level 1 Train the Trainer course.  In this Level 2 course delegates will develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills. In the modern world learning is often delivered in blended learning formats and this course will introduce delegates to the challenges of blended learning and how to introduce a range of delivery methods into programmes. Attendees will learn how to write more complex learning plans and integrate different methods and media into their plans. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe your Personal Training Style Explain how personality affects communication styles Use techniques to read delegates and adapt communications for greater impact Recognise the ‘games people play’ and how to deal with difficult behaviour Use techniques to establish credibility and enhance your reputation Identify the right approach to take when faced with a range of challenges Use advanced Presentation Skills Use facilitation and coaching skills for experiential workshops Use modern Training Methods and Media Deliver memorable training Note: Delegates attending this programme will be asked to complete an online psychometric in advance of attending the programme in order to help understand personal training styles Content Understanding your Personal Training Style Receive feedback from online Psychometric Understand personal training styles Understand personal communication and working style Understand the impact this has on audience Learn how to adapt your style for greater impact Growing your reputation as a trainer Your Training Persona Training Confidence Training Reputation Trainer Brand Understand the ‘Games People Play’ An introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) for Trainers Using TA to:Contract for learningUnderstand Trainee AudienceUnderstand interpersonal stylesUnderstand working and thinking stylesWorking in groupsCreativity and innovation Developing deeper Trainer Skills Presentation Magic – making your presentations more effective Facilitation skills for workshops Coaching skills for classrooms and virtual training Delivering experiential workshops Modern Training Methods and Media Incorporating blended learning into your programmes Using Social Learning Using Videos Using Virtual Tools Using CBT and e-learning Pre-course work 1: Complete and online Psychometric Pre-course work 2: Deliver and record a 5-10-minute training session in your workplace on your phone and bring it with you Note: there is an option to have addition 1 hour coaching for delegates to support workplace learning after the course.