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You can start your baby’s swimming journey as soon as you feel ready to visit a warm swimming pool. We have had babies taking their first swim at only four weeks old. The sooner you start swimming lessons for your baby the better their understanding and confidence in the water will be. Your baby’s first experience in a structured swimming lesson is a wonderful and gentle introduction to water sensory techniques. We will teach you how to be comfortable and confident holding, moving, floating and playing with your baby in the pool.

Join us for this free CPD workshop for educators seeking creative, art-based learning to develop oracy and critical thinking skills in their classrooms. This workshop is designed for educators who are keen to support the development of transferable communication skills. You do not need prior ceramics experience or art training to attend this session. Taking inspiration from our Transferer programme, this CPD workshop will support teachers who want to improve their students' oracy and critical thinking skills through the medium of clay.

DATE: Tuesday 28th January TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Classroom 2 Every film student can benefit from learning basic first aid skills. Whether they’re needed on a night out or on a film set, this specially tailored session will enable you to get to grips quickly with techniques and practice to help in an emergency. This session is run by a volunteer from Saint John's Ambulance, to whom CFS are greatly appreciative for their time. Book your ticket now to secure your place on this important sessional.

Master Your Skills with an Intensive Driving Course in Blackburn Are you ready to hit the road with confidence? An intensive driving course in Blackburn can help you quickly gain the skills and experience you need to become a safe, competent driver. This course is perfect for those with a busy schedule or anyone eager to fast-track their way to a driving license. With a variety of options available, including automatic driving lessons in Blackburn and access to a female driving instructor, you’ll find the right fit for your needs. Why Choose an Intensive Driving Course? Intensive driving courses are designed to provide the necessary training in a short timeframe, helping you reach your driving goals faster. In Blackburn, these courses are structured to cover essential skills and advanced techniques, enabling you to master the road in a matter of days or weeks. If you're looking for the convenience of learning in an automatic vehicle, there are plenty of automatic driving lessons in Blackburn and nearby Accrington that suit your schedule. The Benefits of Learning with a Female Driving Instructor Many students feel more comfortable learning with a female instructor, and Blackburn offers excellent options for those seeking this experience. With female driving instructors in Blackburn, you’ll enjoy patient, supportive guidance that makes each lesson enjoyable. Having a female automatic driving instructor can make a significant difference, especially if you’re someone who values a calm and understanding approach to learning. For women interested in learning in an automatic car, you can opt for a lady automatic driving instructor who specializes in providing a comfortable environment while helping you achieve your driving goals. Whether you’re a new driver or looking to improve your skills, Blackburn's female instructors provide a tailored approach to suit your unique learning style. Choosing an Automatic Driving Course in Blackburn and Accrington Automatic driving lessons have become increasingly popular, as they allow students to focus on the road without the added pressure of manual gear shifting. In Blackburn, there are a variety of automatic driving instructors available, and you can also find experienced instructors in nearby Accrington. These lessons provide a convenient option for those who prefer a simpler learning process, helping you build confidence with each session. Moreover, with automatic driving lessons in Accrington, you’ll benefit from local instructors who know the roads and can prepare you for real-world driving scenarios. Whether you're in Blackburn or Accrington, the structured lessons will help you gain valuable experience with ease. Finding the Right Driving Instructor in Blackburn A quality driving instructor makes all the difference in your learning experience. Blackburn offers a wide selection of skilled instructors, including those specializing in intensive courses, automatic lessons, and female driving instructors. It’s essential to choose an instructor who aligns with your learning preferences and goals, as this will greatly enhance your progress and enjoyment. When searching for a driving instructor in Blackburn, consider your options for intensive courses, which are designed to accelerate your learning. For a more personalized experience, look for instructors who offer customized lessons, whether you prefer a female instructor, automatic lessons, or a specific focus on essential skills. Getting Started with Driving Lessons in Blackburn Driving lessons in Blackburn are available for all skill levels, from beginners to those looking to polish their skills. Many students benefit from female automatic driving instructors, who provide not only practical training but also a supportive environment tailored to the learner’s needs. By choosing the right instructor and course, you’ll be on your way to becoming a confident, capable driver. With options for intensive lessons, female instructors, and automatic training, Blackburn has everything you need to succeed on the road. Start your journey today with driving lessons in Blackburn that fit your lifestyle and driving goals!

Our programme for toddlers is aimed at teaching your child water confidence, key lifesaving skills, a life long love of the water and building the first steps towards swimming unaided. In our sessions your child will benefit from increasing strength, coordination and exercises focused in progression and enjoyment at every lesson. We use songs and games to ensure your little one loves the time you spend together in the pool. We put emphasis on having lots of fun.

Learn the skills, knowledge and have the confidence to tackle difficult conversations in a productive way. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Do you worry about how to give negative feedback or deal with performance issues? Are you concerned about giving bad news? This workshop is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle these scenarios in a productive way. If you are a people manager, team leader or supervisor looking to make those challenging conversations less stressful and more effective, this workshop is for you. Lots of practical sessions will ensure you have the opportunity to relate your learning to your real life work situations. The one day session will use professional actors in the afternoon so that you can practice handling real-life challenging conversations. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Deal with a wide range of challenging conversations Describe the preferred behavioural style for giving feedback State the most appropriate influencing technique to use in your situations Explain how to give successful constructive feedback Content What are challenging conversations What type of challenging conversations occur? Why do we find them challenging? Communication Practical exercise to demonstrate and act as a refresher of the fundamentals of communication Barriers to communication especially in a difficult discussion Choosing the right behavioural style Refresher of assertiveness and why it is important in this context Practical exercise demonstrating how behaviour breeds behaviour, and the impact of choosing an inappropriate style Steps to using assertive behaviour Influencing Cialdini’s model for influence How to use influencing techniques in handling challenging conversations Practical application Feedback Understanding feedback – positive vs. negative Using the ABCBC model for feedback Using the basics of emotional intelligence to give effective feedback Practical application Practical Activities Professional actors will work with you in small groups in the afternoon to practice real-life challenging conversations.

Managing for Growth is designed for anyone who has management and leadership responsibilities within an organisation. Suitable for newly promoted managers, team leaders and supervisors through to senior managers; the objective of the programme is to develop a culture that will translate strategy into measurable outcomes by engaging these leaders to facilitate change and innovation. The programme is extremely effective at giving managers the tools and skills to deliver sustainable change and business growth. It's also been proven to reduce costs and increase profit – even before the programme has ended.   Managing for Growth is built upon three aspects common to every job:   Managing Resources. Ensuring that the resources available are appropriate for the tasks for which they are required and are being used effectively. Learning how to control and coordinate a mix of available resources for maximum efficiency. Managing Relationships. Positively influencing people’s behaviour in order to motivate them and promote effective working. Focusing on listening skills, we share ways to improve communication and teamwork to get the best from both internal and external relationships. Controlling Routines. Investigating the processes/systems/routines/series of actions that are linked together to achieve a desired outcome. Recognising the importance of controlling, developing, simplifying and following routines.   Managing for Growth shows your team leaders, supervisors and managers how to cultivate a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement within your organisation.   Focus for Action Throughout the programme the participants take part in work-based activities that will cause them to evaluate every aspect of their job and identify areas for improvement. By the end of the programme, the participants act on these action lists and implement improvement projects that will deliver measurable results.   Continuous Improvement Managing for Growth sets the framework for continuous improvement by transferring skills and knowledge enabling your team leaders to translate organisational strategies into real, measurable outcomes.   Format Designed for groups of up to 6 people, the programme is spread over 4 months with the first 7 sessions being held every 2 weeks and the final session a month later. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours.

Unlock the Power of Teams: Elevate your leadership with our Building and Leading Effective Teams course. Learn the art of collaboration, communication, and synergy to create high-performing teams that drive success Course overview Duration: 1 day (6 hours) Everyone works in teams today in one way or another. Whatever we do in the workplace we need to interact with another person or a number of people at various times. It is important that we know how to communicate, how to listen, how to work together and how to overcome conflict when it arises in our workplace. Challenges are often created by a lack of trust, poor conflict handling skills, a lack of shared vision and confusion over roles and responsibilities. This course will help delegates understand how to encourage more productive team working in the workplace. By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe what makes a High Performing Team and realistically assess their current strengths and weaknesses. Delegates will also be able to identify and plan behavioural changes that will improve the team’s performance. The course is experiential based with lots of learning by doing activities, reflecting and discussion. This will allow team members to get to know/improve their knowledge of team colleagues and energise or re-energise teams. Objectives  Know more about their colleagues Be able to describe what makes a high performing team Understand the importance of playing to different strengths and skills Recognise the need for clear and effective communication Content The Importance of Team Work The importance of teamwork The ‘third dimension’ – how working together has the potential to achieve more The dangers of an overly competitive workplace culture Psychological Safety Team Development Models Stages of Team Development Behaviours at each stage Dysfunctional Teams – what does good and bad look like Characteristics of high performing and elite teams Teaming and Leadership Skills Teaming competencies Active Listening Proactive Language Values and Beliefs Building Mental Fitness of Teams Becoming an inspirational leader Establishing a climate of psychological safety Team Challenges The importance of Accountability The Team Charter Smart Teams:Building TrustBuilding CollaborationOvercoming ConflictGaining CommitmentDeveloping Shared Goals The importance of shared goals Effective Team communication

At Acornsom, we specialize in automatic driving lessons—but we offer more than just standard training. Our goal is to spark your passion for learning, help you gain confidence quickly, and strengthen both your skills and mindset. Through our refresher driving lessons Blackburn, we provide expert coaching tailored to experienced drivers looking to refine their abilities. Why Choose Us? Automatic driving lessons (hassle-free and easy to learn!) Refresher courses to eliminate bad habits and boost confidence Intensive lessons for rapid progress Pass-fast programs designed for success ADI-approved instructors with proven expertise Affordable rates without compromising quality

Gain practical skills in influencing and decision-making, perfect for anyone working in team-based or project-focused environments, with interactive, hands-on learning. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This is a highly interactive and practical course which will help you to use influencing and decision making techniques. This workshop has been specifically designed to give you an opportunity to learn and test a range of influencing and decision making models and techniques. The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with others on a regular basis, especially those in project management disciplines, multi disciplinary, matrix type organisations where healthy debate and challenge are key to achieving optimum resolutions. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Utilise a variety of new techniques to enhance your influencing skills Recognise the impact of non-verbal communication and use it to enhance influencing behaviours Use language skills necessary to get your message across in an influential way Apply different techniques for dealing with aggression Understand VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguous Use Perception, Bias, Decision Making and Judgement Understand personal preferences and approaches to Decision Making Speed read others approach to decision making Apply Mindsets, Skillsets and Toolsets for decision making Content What is influencing? Sources of power Influencing skills Choosing the right approach Developing Skills Communication skills – the language of influence Different influencing techniques and when to use them Having the confidence to challenge Dealing with confrontation and challenges in a confident manner The Decision Lifecycle – Personal Preferences Understand the human facts that influence decision making Understanding personal preferences and approaches to Decision Making Understand the impact of Perception, Bias and judgement in decision making Speed reading others approach to decision making Frameworks to provide context for decision making Understand the business factors that influence decision making - VUCA The Cynefin Framework – decision making in complex situations Understanding which business context, you operate in – simple, complicated, complex or chaotic Understanding how to decide in complexity Practical Practical exercises Case studies Personal action planning