176 Courses in Bristol

crescente ltd

catrin macdonnell coaching & training

seed to oak limited

the key - unlock potential

The Key Unlock Potential is a Bristol-based charity founded by volunteers who were recruited by The Restore Trust. The charity was registered in July 2019, registration number 1184633. Our team is made up of board members including representatives from the Restore Trust and HMP Bristol and volunteers. Find out more on our team page → The story so far The charity was registered by Suzanne Thompson of the Restore Trust Bristol in response to a need to reduce reoffending by providing access to work. Prisoners reported that on release from prison, they face huge challenges in obtaining paid employment. The charity name was chosen by a focus group in the prison, and the board continue to value the importance of the voice of those with lived experience. The Key facts Many people with convictions struggle to obtain work. According to gov.uk, just 17% of ex-offenders secure a job within a year of release. A YouGov survey commissioned by the DWP found that 50% of employers would choose not to employ ex-offenders, deeming them unskilled and untrustworthy. This is despite 86% of companies that employ ex-offenders rating them as “good at their job”, and 81% of consumers stating that companies who employ ex-offenders are positively contributing to society. The lack of stability and lack of security due to unemployment creates a cycle of reoffending and makes successful rehabilitation much more challenging. This must change, and as the statistics above illustrate, tackling this problem can be beneficial for all parties involved. Food with conviction Our vision is to create a safe, welcoming café and retail hub on Bristol’s Gloucester Road that will provide a steppingstone for people transitioning into permanent employment, a destination for the local community, and a mechanism for fundraising. The food for the café will be prepared in the prison’s commercial kitchen, by prisoners. The cafe will operate 5 days a week and will be open between 8:30am and 5:30pm serving “food with conviction”. Interspersed within the café area will be art and handmade items for sale. This will include garden furniture made from pallets, including tables and planters as well as products such as keep cups and cotton bags designed and printed in the prison. We will provide paid employment placements for people released on temporary licence (RoTL) or who have recently left prison. This will help address the most pressing issues facing the prison population, by providing access to work experience and employment, training and rehabilitation support; as a result, beneficiaries will develop transferable skills that will enable them to move on to permanents jobs. Our vision is Key We are on a mission to help people rebuild their lives after they leave prison. We want to give people the tools they need to unlock confidence, pride, and positivity. We want to create a safe space for personal growth and practical experience that will enable people to secure future employment, financial stability, and break the cycle of reoffending.

bath spa university

"Being creative isn’t just about art, music, drama… although that’s part of it. It’s ingrained in the way we teach. Our ethos. All our students are encouraged to be creative problem-solvers – they are enterprising and innovative." – Professor Sue Rigby, Vice-Chancellor Bath Spa University offers the opportunity to study in some of the most stunning and inspiring spaces in the UK. From foundation and undergraduate degrees to postgraduate study and research, we’re here to nurture your talent during your time at Bath Spa University – and beyond. Our people give Bath Spa its heart. Staff bring passion to their teaching and their areas of expertise, inspiring our students to become thinkers, doers and makers. This, along with our visionary courses and focus on student wellbeing, gives Bath Spa students the skills they need to thrive. We're an accredited Gold Mark Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Gold Mark accredited for outstanding practice logoWe’re proud to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark in recognition of our outstanding work as a social enterprise, making Bath Spa the first University in the south west to achieve this standard, and fifth in the whole of the UK. As a social enterprise, we put people, communities and the environment at the heart of our work. Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better. This starts with our students and staff but extends to our local, regional and global community through our teaching and learning, research and partnerships. Find out more about our social enterprise activity. Partner colleges We work with other fantastic colleges and institutions so that you can benefit from an even broader range of courses, diverse facilities, and specialist staff – no matter your field of study. If you choose one of these specialist courses, you'll be based at the partner college and you'll have access to their facilities – as well as Bath Spa facilities such as the Library and the Students' Union.

emery support services

Mission: To facilitate improved impact upon performance via highly effective governance and strategic leadership Values: Collaboration; integrity; professionalism; proven competence and trust Emery Support Services (ESS) was founded in 2012 by Claire Emery, an education specialist in trust governance, with a proven track record of facilitating improvement which impacts positively board effectiveness and organsational performance for the benefit of pupils. ESS offers to add value to your organisation by designing and delivering fit for purpose, personalised solutions which enable your board, executives and governance professional / clerks or company secretaries to work smarter, not harder, to achieve your vision, ethos and strategy. ESS provides the following specialist support services to ensure that the core functions and pillars of governance are delivered effectively and efficiently: Academy trust governance & compliance Interim trust governance professional &/or company secretarial support External reviews of trust governance Project management to open, expand, re-broker, merge &/or close academy trusts Trust board chair coaching and mentoring Trust board training and event facilitation Please contact claire@emerysupportservices.co.uk to discuss your specific needs in more detail. ESS solutions stay at the forefront of national policy and best practice by keeping up-to-date with the latest research and sector developments, subscribing to professional memberships and networks and using extensive practitioner expertise. See 'case studies' to highlight examples of the nature and impact of work completed. Emery Support Services is based close to the M4 / M5 interchange north of Bristol with easy access to national rail networks and an international airport.

schumacher institute for sustainable systems, bristol

The Schumacher Institute is a think tank. We believe that our planet faces complex social, economic and environmental crises that are hard to solve, however, we are optimistic that solutions can be found. We apply systems thinking to explore and test sustainable options, which acknowledge the complexity of our world. We see social justice as integral to sustainability and look for answers that are fair to all, within the limits the Earth can sustain. Read our mission statement to find out more.

the pasta laboratory

Pasta Uliana - Pasta Making Classes and Real Italian pasta made in the UK.

swallet farm

athene education

School Training Our suite of interactive and engaging training courses are continually updated and led by one of our educational experts. They are designed to focus on current educational issues. The courses focus on building and developing expertise in order that delegates can use their updated and enhanced skills to support and drive school improvement. Our training courses are delivered by experienced senior school leaders, school inspectors and educational experts. They can be tailored to your school or setting to support the whole school or department improvement. All our courses and consultancy packages are supported by comprehensive materials and can be hosted by your school, Teaching School, Federation or Local Authority, which enables you to cover your costs and generate income for your organisation.