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The TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) Teaching Assistant Qualification is to enable you to gain a recognised (RQF) qualification as a Teaching Assistant. As a Teaching Assistant you are responsible for carrying out practical and administrative tasks, and you are required to work under the direction of the class teacher in the supervision and support of pupils’ learning. In doing this you are helping to make more time available for the Teacher to teach on a daily basis.

The Confident Woman Impact Accelerator is designed to empower women to overcome limiting beliefs, build confidence, and create a vision for their lives.  This 8-week course will help you identify your personal strengths and passions, set achievable goals, and develop effective action plans to achieve them. You'll learn how to develop a growth mindset, overcome negative self-talk, and build positive visualization techniques to build resilience and self-confidence. The Impact Accelerator covers a range of topics, including effective communication skills, prioritizing self-care, and addressing common fears and anxieties that can hold you back from achieving your goals. You'll also learn how to develop positive self-talk and visualization techniques to stay motivated and focused. Through a series of 8 weekly lessons, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts and peers, and a supportive community of like-minded women. You'll also receive feedback, support, and encouragement to help you to achieve your full potential. Don't let limiting beliefs hold you back from becoming who you’re created to be: The Confident Woman. Sign up for the Impact Accelerator today and take the first step towards building confidence, achieving your goals, and making a positive impact on your life and the lives of those around you. Weekly Lessons: Week 1: Developing a Growth Mindset and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Week 2: Identifying Personal Strengths and Passions Week 3: Creating a Vision for the Life You Want to Live Week 4: Setting Achievable Goals and Creating Action Plans Week 5: Building Effective Communication Skills Week 6: Practicing Self-Care and Prioritizing Your Health and Well-Being Week 7: Developing Positive Self-Talk and Visualization Techniques Week 8: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety, Building Self-Confidence, and Resilience Course Outline: Lesson 1: Developing a Growth Mindset and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Understanding the difference between a fixed and growth mindset Identifying and challenging limiting beliefs Developing a positive self-talk Lesson 2: Identifying Personal Strengths and Passions Discovering your unique strengths and talents Recognizing your passions and values Identifying how to leverage your strengths and passions to achieve your goals Lesson 3: Creating a Vision for the Life You Want to Live Developing a clear and compelling vision for your life Identifying your purpose and mission Setting long-term goals and creating a roadmap to achieve them Lesson 4: Setting Achievable Goals and Creating Action Plans Setting SMART goals that align with your vision and mission Developing action plans to achieve your goals Overcoming obstacles and staying motivated Lesson 5: Building Effective Communication Skills Developing effective communication skills Communicating assertively and confidently Building positive relationships and managing conflicts Lesson 6: Practicing Self-Care and Prioritizing Your Health and Well-Being Understanding the importance of self-care and prioritizing your health and well-being Developing self-care habits and routines Managing stress and increasing resilience Lesson 7: Developing Positive Self-Talk and Visualization Techniques Developing positive self-talk and affirmations Visualizing success and achieving your goals Increasing confidence and reducing fear and anxiety Lesson 8: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety, Building Self-Confidence and Resilience Identifying and overcoming fear and anxiety Building self-confidence and resilience Celebrating your successes and embracing your strengths Course Format: The course will be conducted over eight weeks and will consist of pre-recorded weekly audio and video lessons, downloadable worksheets, and self-reflective exercises. Course Requirements: To take this course, you will need a computer or mobile device with an internet connection. You will also need a notebook or journal to complete the worksheets and take notes during the course. Who should take this course: This course is designed for women who want to become more confident, overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs, and achieve their full potential in life. Whether you are a student, a working professional, a stay-at-home mom, or an entrepreneur, this course will give you the tools and resources you need to become a confident woman who can make a positive impact in your personal and professional life.

Unleash the power of English Language to inspire, motivate, and challenge your world view. Embark on our IGCSE English Language course, devised to boost your capability to read, engage with and critically analyse a spectrum of texts. Dive deep into the 20th and 21st-century textual influences and understand how writers impact their readers. Gain proficiency in crafting clear, concise and compelling narratives across diverse styles and text formats, including letters, reports, and interviews. Aiming for accessibility, our course offers a stimulating learning experience suitable for all learners. An English Language IGCSE qualification is a valuable asset across various career paths, given the essential role of written and verbal communication in human connections and comprehension. IGCSEs are a revered qualification in the UK and globally, serving as a significant educational stepping stone for school-leavers. This self-paced, online course adheres to the latest CAIE IGCSE English Language syllabus, allowing you to learn at your leisure and convenience. With unlimited tutor support, a clear induction, and meticulously structured assignments, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills required to excel in the exam. For those undertaking final exams in the UK, we guarantee access to one of our exam centres. Your enrolment includes: Dynamic content based on the latest course specification Fast track option for 2022 exams Access to our partnered exam centres (guaranteed exam venue) Unlimited tutor support, including study plan assistance Exam pass assurance (support until you pass) English Language is a vital skill for careers requiring comprehensive English proficiency and effective written and verbal communication.  About the awarding body Awarding body: CAIE Our course code: X803 Qualification code: 0990 Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world's leading provider of international education programmes and assessments, reaching over 8 million learners in more than 170 countries. ⏱ Study Hours Anticipate between 120 and 150 hours of study time, plus additional time for assignment completion. 👩‍🏫 Study Method Our interactive online learning platform offers diverse media resources, including videos, quizzes, and activities. Materials can be printed for those who prefer physical copies. 📆 Course Duration Enrolment is open, with the course commencing on 01/09/21. You'll receive logins to MyOxbridge before the start date, with access to learning materials and two years of unlimited tutor support from the official start. 📋 Assessment Enrolment for Summer 2022 examinations is now open. Two GCSE standard written exams are required: Paper 1: Reading: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of IGCSE. This exam includes structured and extended writing questions based on three reading texts. Paper 2: Writing: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of IGCSE. This exam involves extended writing questions and a composition task. Guaranteed exam space in one of our UK exam centres is provided. Assignments throughout the course aid your progress, with tutor feedback provided, though these do not contribute towards your final grade. There is no coursework required. 👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes Successful completion results in a GCSE in English Language, issued by CAIE. We've selected syllabus (0990) as it is best suited to distance learning. ℹ️ Additional Information Difficulty - Level 2 Entry requirements - A strong command of both spoken and written English is assumed. The course includes reading and analysing texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Therefore, this course may not be suitable for non-native English speakers. If in doubt, reach out for guidance. Course Content Explore persuasive and descriptive texts, delve into discursive and narrative texts, and unravel argumentative texts. Strengthen your comprehension and summary skills while examining classic works, such as Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', Leo Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina' and George Orwell's '1984'. Develop your critical reading, evidence-based answering, note-taking, and paraphrasing skills. Deconstruct news articles, identify author bias, recognise linguistic devices, and express your thoughts and ideas fluently.

Dive into the enthralling world of life sciences with our online Biology IGCSE course. Engage with the intriguing elements of life, from the origins of the universe, the human psyche, to the vibrancy of animal species. This course invites you to comprehend the complex mechanisms of cellular functions, cellular division, and how various human body systems collaboratively enable life. Broaden your understanding of biodiversity, deforestation, genetics, and evolution. This comprehensive IGCSE Biology course serves as a stepping stone to a plethora of captivating careers like medicine, zoology, pharmacology, and more. This course is specifically designed for online study, based on the latest Edexcel GCSE Biology syllabus. Indulge in self-paced learning, with the guidance of structured assignments, to build your proficiency and knowledge for the examination. Key Highlights: Fresh, dynamic, and engaging course content, aligned with the latest specifications Fast track option available for 2022 exams Access to partnership exam centres ensuring guaranteed exam venue Unlimited tutor support, offering a study plan and continuous support Exam pass guarantee (additional support provided for resit exams) GCSE Biology is an intellectually stimulating course that fosters the necessary skills for a successful career path. About the awarding body Awarding body: Edexcel Our course code: X805 Qualification code: 4BI1 Official Qualification Title: IGCSE Biology  Edexcel is a globally recognized education and examination body, providing academic and vocational qualifications in the UK and worldwide. For almost two decades, Edexcel has been paving the path to success through learning. ⏱ Study Hours Allocate between 120 and 150 hours for study, in addition to the time required for assignments. 👩‍🏫 Study Method Our interactive online learning platform offers a vibrant learning experience with various media resources such as videos, quizzes, and engaging activities. If preferred, the learning materials can also be printed.  📆 Course Duration Enrolment is open now, with the course officially commencing on 01/09/21. Access to learning materials will be available from the course start date, and you will benefit from unlimited tutor support for a duration of two years. 📋 Assessment Enrol now for Summer 2022 examinations. You will be required to sit two standard IGCSE written exams: Written exam: 2 hours, 61.1% of IGCSE, 110 marks. Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes, 38.9% of IGCSE, 70 marks. Exams include a variety of question formats such as multiple-choice, short answer, calculations, and extended open-response questions. We guarantee an exam space in one of our UK exam centres. Assignments form a crucial part of your course but do not contribute to your final grade. They prepare you for your final examinations. All exams must be taken in the same session.  👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this distance learning course, you will be awarded an IGCSE in Biology by Edexcel. This syllabus is carefully selected as it is most suitable for distance learning. ℹ️ Additional Information Official Qualification Title - IGCSE Biology Difficulty - Level 2 Entry requirements - No formal prerequisites are required for this course, however, a good command of English language skills is recommended. Course Content: Living Organisms: Explore diverse living organisms, their common characteristics and unique traits. Structure and function in living organisms: Comprehend cellular structure, functions, and processes like diffusion, osmosis and active transport. Reproduction and inheritance: Understand the preservation and transmission of genetic information through sexual and asexual reproduction. Ecology and the environment: Discover the interconnectedness of organisms and their environments and human impacts like global warming and water pollution. Use of biological resources: Understand biological resources, impacts of deforestation, food production processes, and the role of genetic modification in agriculture.

Broaden your horizons with Spanish, the language of over 400 million native speakers worldwide! With a GCSE in Spanish under your belt, you're setting the stage for further education and a range of career options, including journalism, education, marketing, law enforcement, and more! Our comprehensive GCSE Spanish course provides you with the skills to confidently comprehend and communicate in Spanish, covering diverse topics from self-identity and interpersonal relationships to the significance of locale, culture, and societal issues. With unlimited access to your tutor, you'll master grammatically correct writing, effective listening skills, and the creative articulation of your thoughts, ideas, and opinions. Bilingualism is a notable achievement well-regarded by educational institutions and employers alike. Our digital Edexcel GCSE Spanish course is designed for convenience, allowing you to learn at your pace and in your comfort. Your tutor will assist and guide you, as well as provide feedback on your tasks. The course is systematically structured, ensuring you gain the requisite skills and knowledge to ace your exams. By enrolling in this GCSE Spanish course, you will enjoy: Freshly-curated course content, aligned with the latest specifications Fast track option available (for 2022 exams) Complimentary e-textbook to facilitate learning Access to our consortium of exam centres (guaranteed exam venue) Unlimited tutor support – Your tutor will aid in formulating a study plan and provide constant support Exam pass guarantee (We'll support you until you pass). Understanding Spanish opens doors to both professional and social opportunities globally.  About the awarding body Awarding body: Edexcel Our course code: X810 Qualification code: 1SP0 Official Qualification Title: GCSE Spanish Edexcel, the largest awarding body in the UK, offers academic and vocational qualifications across the globe. They have been facilitating success through learning for nearly two decades, providing a reliable educational foundation. ⏱ Study Hours Allocate between 120 and 150 hours for study, along with additional time for assignments. 👩‍🏫 Study Method Our interactive online platform enhances your learning experience with diverse media resources like videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. If you wish, you can print the learning materials yourself. 📆 Course Duration Upon enrolment, you have up to two years to complete your studies and exams, with continued tutor support throughout. 📋 Assessment Examinations are available from Summer 2022 onwards. You will be required to complete three standard GCSE written exams and one speaking assessment. Exams: Paper 1: Listening and understanding – 45 minutes, 25% of GCSE, 50 marks. Paper 2: Speaking – 10-12 minutes, 25% of GCSE, 70 marks. Paper 3: Reading and understanding – 1 hour, 25% of GCSE, 50 marks. Paper 4: Writing – 1 hour 20 minutes, 25% of GCSE, 60 marks. We arrange an assured exam space for you in one of our UK-wide exam centres.  Assignments: Throughout the course, you'll complete various assignments. While not contributing towards your final grade, they provide opportunities for feedback and self-assessment. 👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes Upon successful completion, you'll receive a GCSE in Spanish, issued by Edexcel. We've chosen this syllabus (1SP0) specifically for its suitability to distance learning. ℹ️ Additional Information Official Qualification Title - GCSE Spanish Difficulty - Level 2 Entry requirements - We recommend a basic knowledge of Spanish before starting this course. Course Content From understanding yourself and everyday transactions to discussing significant societal issues and preparing for your exams, this course provides you with a robust foundation in Spanish. The structured course content encompasses self-expression, shopping, daily routines, travel experiences, environmental issues, media, and traditions. In each unit, you'll focus on essential grammatical elements and vocabulary to enhance your language proficiency and cultural understanding. Through this course, you'll emerge well-prepared to excel in your GCSE exams.

Are you captivated by the celestial tapestry of the night sky? Do you marvel at the cosmic dance of the stars or yearn to decode the enigma of the Big Bang? Our Astronomy GCSE course, tailored for self-paced learning, could be your perfect stargazing companion. Under the steadfast guidance of a dedicated tutor, this course will take you on a virtual space voyage, studying the cosmic choreography of our galaxy's celestial bodies - from our home planet, the moon and the sun, to neighbouring planets, comets, and distant stars. Discover the dynamics that govern our planetary systems, leading to day-night and seasonal transitions. Journey through the annals of time to learn how historical observations of celestial patterns shaped our understanding of our cosmic address. Lastly, delve into current theories about the universe's evolution and their implications for humankind's future. The course not only cultivates scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills - valued by universities and employers - but also lays a solid foundation for a potential career in various scientific fields, including meteorology, and professions in planetariums, museums, and engineering. This course isn't just an introduction to astronomy; it's a launching pad to your future. This Edexcel GCSE Astronomy course has been crafted for convenient online study, providing unlimited access to your personal tutor via email and telephone. We ensure a clear course induction and meticulously structured assignments to help you excel in your exams. Our GCSE in Astronomy features: Freshly minted course, devised according to the latest specifications with dynamic, engaging content. A fast track option for exams in 2022. Access to our partnered exam centres for a guaranteed exam venue. Unlimited tutor support. Exam pass guarantee: if you don't succeed the first time, we'll assist you until the next exam. This course is a magnificent initiation into the awe-inspiring world of astronomy for stargazers and those mesmerised by the cosmic ballet.  About the awarding body Awarding body: Edexcel Our course code: X815 Qualification code: 1AS0 Official Qualification Title: Astronomy GCSE Edexcel, the UK's leading awarding organisation, provides academic and vocational qualifications in schools, colleges, and workplaces both domestically and internationally. For nearly two decades, Edexcel has empowered learners to achieve success through education. ⏱ Study Hours: Allocate between 120 and 150 hours for study, plus additional time for assignment completion. 👩‍🏫 Study Method: Our interactive online platform delivers the course, offering a variety of media including videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. If you prefer, you can print the learning materials. 📆 Course Duration: Post-enrolment, you have up to two years to study and take your exams, with continuous unlimited tutor support. 📋 Assessment: Enrolments are open now for exams from Summer 2022. You will need to complete two standard GCSE written exams, each of 1 hour 45 minutes, contributing 50% of the marks. We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our country-wide exam centres. Throughout the course, you'll complete assignments for tutor feedback, helping you to monitor your progress. You will also complete two observational tasks: one unaided and one using a telescope. 👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes: Successful completion of this course will award you with a GCSE in Astronomy, issued by Edexcel. This syllabus is chosen for its compatibility with distance learning. ℹ️ Additional Information: Official Qualification Title - Astronomy GCSE Difficulty - Level 2 Entry requirements - No formal entry requirements. Ability to observe the night sky and a good grasp of maths are needed. Course Content: The course covers essential math skills for astronomy, celestial observations, exploration of planetary systems, the solar system, the moon, the Earth-moon-sun system, stellar evolution, cosmology, and our place in the galaxy, among others.

Adobe After Effects CC is the industry leader in video compositing software, offering an exciting and versatile array of applications for the creation of professional moving image work. On this course you will learn a range of visual effects and animation techniques, working between Photoshop and After Effects to create videos which explore text based motion graphics, character animation, green-screen compositing, 3D landscapes, motion tracking and lots more in-between. Alongside technical exercises the tutor will screen and discuss relevant artists, designers and filmmakers, providing both the technical skills and inspiration to create your own professional motion graphics work, filmic special effects or experimental artists video. Computer experience is required. Week 1 This week we will create a short video that combines text, still image and video layers. Through this exercise you will learn how to: Navigate the workspace on After Effects Set up a project and select a video format Introduce video to the timeline and split layers Change the position and scale of layers Introduce basic text Use selections in Photoshop to create a still image composition Import this composition into After Effects to create a composite video. Week 2 This week we will look at basic animation techniques. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Use Photoshop to great multi-layered elements for animation Import these Photoshop elements into After Effects Work with key-frames and interpolation Add motion blur Duplicate and pre-compose animated elements Create a parallax effect to give the illusion of depth Apply blending modes Work with the puppet tool to create moving joints for an animated character Week 3 This week we will look at converting 2D photographs into a 3D virtual space to provide depth and movement. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Convert a 2D image into a 3D space Set up a multi-layered diorama in Photoshop Import this into After Effects and position the layers within 3D space Create an animated camera move through 3D space Apply depth of field Week 4 This week we will look at working with green-screen compositing to place a live action figure within an animated backdrop. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Work with the Keylight filter Adjust colour balance and tone Composite the figure against an animated background Introduce shadows and highlights Use the green-screen figure to create a silhouette Week 5 This week we will look at applying masks to footage to create cutouts, as well as exploring different applications for effects. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Work with masks Use the Roto-mask tool Apply time re-mapping Work with ‘Particle Playground’ and similar effects Week 6 This week we will look at working with the paint panel to create animated drawings, as well as using motion tracking to attach a text element to a moving point within a video clip. Finally, we will cover how to output your final project, adding sound effects and applying a basic edit. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Create text based motion graphics (kinetic typography) Apply motion tracking to live action footage Render your project Add sound to your video   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Designed for professional singing teachers, coaches & choir leaders.Every Vocal Process voice training resource this century, for less than the price of one singing lesson Working with the singer in the room Teachers have different technical approaches, but how do you put that into practice with the individual singer in the room? We give you a framework for understanding and diagnosis of each student. Done-for-you Lesson Plans, diagnosis & vocal troubleshooting Webinars, SOVT 2 (ADVANCED) making it practical for individual singers, understanding what is meant by a voice problem and what you can do to help The multi-genre teacher - teaching different music styles Most of us now work in multiple genres even if we've only been trained in one. How do we best serve our students? Which techniques can we use and how do we analyse different performance styles and sounds? Learn about musical style envelopes and performance energy in Mastering Musical Theatre. Discover new tools for changing style, shaping resonances & finding comfort zones in Best Practice Update. You've got this! Techniques for CCM singers, belters and recording artists Want to know what any recording artist is doing? We're experts at analysing and teaching CCM sounds, whether you want to find them in your own way or sing in a cover band. Both of us have coached live in studio recordings and worked online with touring artists. We've included our sellout Belting Explained resource, based on teaching successful belting courses to non-belters for 20 years Only available in the Learning Lounge 250+ videos divided into eighteen targeted resources. Professional development training on chest voice, head voice, troubleshooting range and breathing, finding your own voice, auditions and competitions and so much more. Get a free personalised CPD Certificate for each Webinar More than 600 online videos & resources The Learning Lounge Level 2 Deep Dive contains our training resources from the last 22 years. All of our professional development Webinars, all of our voice training DVDs, all of our vocal endoscopy videos, all of our lesson plans, and even the long-deleted Singing and the Actor Audio Guide! Scroll down to see the Learning Lounge Curriculum and to preview some of the resources Only available in the Learning Lounge See/hear/experience what we do, with 60+ videos taken from our four bestselling voice training DVDs. We're including endoscopy footage of the techniques, the step-by-step processes we use with our clients, and bonus group coaching and breakout sessions With updated notes for 2023

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