Reading, Language Intervention for children with Down syndrome The RLI programme detailed in a teacher’s handbook and DVD developed and produced by Down Syndrome Education International, provides a systematic structured approach via daily activities that can be finely adapted to each child. The training days will cover the theory behind the programme, how to assess a child to find a starting point, how to monitor and record progress and how to deliver the daily intervention with examples from, and reference to, the teacher’s handbook and DVD (now a digital resource).
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HOW DANCING CAN IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH Move your body to your favourite tunes – it’s the ultimate feel-good exercise and has some surprising effects on both the body and mind Music and dance have been fundamental parts of the human experience for thousands of years. No matter what your favourite tune may be, music can have a huge effect on your wellbeing – Charles Darwin even thought that our ability to make and understand rhythmic beats worked as an early form of communication. Whether or not we still share messages through music, we all know that it can change our mood and studies have shown that we share a natural sense of rhythm (no matter how much you might protest). Dance is therefore a natural outlet, and one which can do a lot to make us feel good. Club Azucar offers corporate dance packages for the workplace in order for your organisation (Companies, Institutions & Schools) not only function at its best, but to be happy and healthy in life. These are the expected benefits for the individual employee which have been also confirmed by the participants: Physical Health: Salsa/Zumba or any Latin Dance Classes improves mobility, coordination / motor skills and fitness level.while being a low-impact exercise which includes people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels Mental Health: Dancing requires full concentration so for one hour away from their desk ,participants will experience reduced stress levels, , feel refreshed and more alert and able to concentrate better following the lesson Music in combination with physical exercise has an uplifting effect through the release of endorphins and dopamine in the body & brain Learning a new skill is proven to train your brain, contribute to prevention of dementia and give the confidence to face new tasks and challenges in other areas of work and life The patience and encouragement of the teachers has furthered this new confidence and sense of achievement and contributed to participants’ belief in themselves and their ability to take themselves out of their “comfort zones” and take on new challenges Getting to know each other in a social rather than work context and learning a new skill together, dancing and laughing together, gives participants a sense of belonging and furthers team buildingDo you want more proof? Get involved and hire us!!! Booking Terms & Conditions 1. The above prices are only for Greater London 2. Fees are non refundable 3. Courses are subject to availability from both parties 4. Train, plane. petrol, or any sort of transport fares are to be refunded. 5. Cancellation must be before 24 hours every class
This is a practical ‘non medical’ day for front line practitioners working with children and young people with serious attachment issues arising from loss, trauma and abuse. We look at what Psychology may help us in our understanding of children who have faced issues with love and attachment. Splitting, handling projected feelings, constancy and permanence are explored. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Understanding Attachment Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Course Category Meeting emotional needs Behaviour and Relationships Inclusion Teaching and Learning Description This is a practical ‘non medical’ day for front line practitioners working with children and young people with serious attachment issues arising from loss, trauma and abuse. Drawing from the international research and literature and our own experience over many years as educational psychologists of the challenges of children with major social and emotional needs, we will explore together what the best practice can and could look like. We explore the language of attachment and outline very practical classroom strategies. We look at what Psychology may help us in our understanding of children who have faced issues with love and attachment. We explore the feelings of being on a desolate island of relational poverty or to imagine swimming with sharks. We explore the themes of violence, anxiety and experience of being a victim as young people grow older. We look at telling lies and explore how we can respectfully understand this. We reveal the new and innovative compass of vulnerability – the cognitive errors to which some are much more vulnerable. We look at triggers, self regulation and unpack a range of strategies. Transference and counter transference are examined along with splitting, handling projected feelings, constancy and permanence. We explore what young people with these difficulties really need from us. We also spend time looking at the emotional impact on practitioners working with children with such needs and what helps at an personal and team level. We can all do something – we do not have to wait for expert therapists to arrive! Testimonials Very moving presentation I will always try and think behind the behaviour now It had a huge impact on all levels We all seem to need it Belonging and feelings are so important Very user friendly Excellent! Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding developing inclusive practice for children with serious attachment needs in mainstream schools Simple understandable explanation of attachment understood Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on social and behavioural needs Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of emotionally disabled children Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards parents and pupils with complex emotional needs New skills, scripts and processes to make inclusion successful Who Is It For ? Practitioners working in schools and other settings with children and young people of all ages Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local authority support services Course Content The course explores the questions : How can we start to develop an understanding of children with attachment needs? What is the true impact of loss, trauma and abuse? What else can we do to go about including high profile children or young people with challenging emotional needs? What useful psychological constructs can we use to guide us? This course also explores practical strategies and language for key adults rebuilding relationships with individual pupils. This is a participative day that aims to be explorative and practical. Opportunities to develop empathy with the children of concern will be created.
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The course is split into 3 phases and 9 modules: Phase 1: AMPLIFY MODULE 1: CHECK ABILITIES Revision – What I Should Know What is possibleHow does Tableau deal with dataKnow your way aroundHow do we format chartsHow Tableau deals with datesCharts that compare multiple measuresCreating Tables MODULE 2: COMBINE DATA Relationships Joining Tables – Join Types, Joining tables within the same database, cross database joins, join calculations Blending – How to create a blend with common fields, Custom defined Field relationships and mismatched element names, Calculated fields in blended data sources Unions – Manual Unions and mismatched columns, Wildcard unions Data Extracts – Creating & Editing Data extracts MODULE 3: ADVANCED CALCULATIONS Row Level v Aggregations Aggregating dimensions in calculations Changing the Level of Detail (LOD) of calculations – What, Why, How Adding Table Calculations Phase 2: ANALYSE MODULE 4: EXPAND APPLICATION Making things dynamic with parameters Sets Trend Lines How do we format charts Forecasting MODULE 5: ADVANCED MAPPING Using your own images for spatial analysis Mapping with Spatial files MODULE 6: DATA COMPARISONS Advanced Charts Bar in Bar charts Bullet graphs Creating Bins and Histograms Creating a Box & Whisker plot Phase 3: ACT MODULE 7: ADVANCED DASHBOARDS Using the dashboard interface and Device layout Dashboard Actions and Viz In tooltips Horizontal & Vertical containers Navigate between dashboards MODULE 8: PRESENT STORIES Telling data driven stories MODULE 9: ENABLE DECISIONS What is Tableau Server Publishing & Permissions How can your users engage with content This training course includes over 25 hands-on exercises and quizzes to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. 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About the technique: The Kusum Modak Method, previously referred to as Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (AYM), Traditional Ayurvedic Massage, or simply Ayurvedic Massage, is now named in honor of its creator. This change was introduced with the establishment of the Modak Institute, founded by Kusum Modak to preserve her legacy with integrity and authenticity for future generations. This contemporary method combines traditional Ayurvedic Massage with Yoga, developed through Kusum Modak’s studies with her teachers, Limaye and B. K. S. Iyengar, in Pune, India. The therapy focuses on activating breath, circulation, and vital energy through deep touch using hands and feet, along with tractions and stretching maneuvers. Treatments are conducted on an orthopedic mat using vegetable oil and a natural powder called Vekhand, derived from a root known in the West as Calamus. Course Information: Course Structure: Over 10 days, students will gain the knowledge and skills to practice the Kusum Modak MethodSM and become officially certified as bodywork therapists by the Modak Institute. The program includes: Students will cultivate a therapeutic perspective and build confidence in applying the technique. This course follows the updated guidelines set forth by Kusum Modak through the Modak Institute. Content: Total Hours: 80 hours of practical classes + 4 hours online + 12 hours assessment Duration: 10 days (in person classes) Dates: June 3rd to 7th and June 10th to 14th, 2025 Schedule: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Course Location: Roots of Respect, 16 Blenheim Terrace Woodhouse LS2 9HN United Kingdom Hands-on practical exercises Detailed technical understanding of the 118 maneuvers Dedicated time for questions, reviews, and session exchanges Introduction to the basics of the technique (structure & practice); Kusum Modak MethodSM history and influential contributors; Introduction of Ayurveda Principles; The elements of the Kusum Modak MethodSM - AYTM The steps of the therapy sequence; Learning to warm up the muscles; Use of hands and feet (walking on the back); Understanding the quality of the touch to perform Kusum Modak MethodSM; Using therapy props (why and when to use them); Manoeuvres and stretching – how to apply and its variations; Synchronisation of the pressure and breath; Learning to set up a 1-hour sequence (which is the original duration) that will serve the needs of each client; Applied anatomy to the technique and subtle anatomy, pathology and application of the studied content; Client Assessment protocols. Why the medical history form is essential?; Contraindications; Postural correction and student welfare practices (preparing the body for delivery) Assessment: We offer complementary activities designed to provide a deeper understanding of the Method and to help you develop a more precise approach to your practice. To be approved and certified, you must: You will receive clear instructions and guidance to help you succeed, as well as detailed information about the evaluation criteria. The 4 hours of online activities include complementary lectures and related assignments. - Anatomy - Demystifying the Kusum Modak Method - Holistic Medical Systems - SOAP notes and Health History form Certification: You have two options: Review with Q&A Supervised Practice (individual correction, gaining accuracy) How to maintain health + wellbeing as a bodywork therapist. Attend 100% of the in person classes. Submit 10 case studies on the same person, including reports for 10 SOAP notes. Provide a video recording of the final session. MODAK INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE: The Modak Institute certificate is awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes final assessment activities to be submitted within 60 days after the in person training. This certificate is issued by the Modak Institute, the only institute officially authorized and endorsed by Master Kusum Modak to represent her method. It validates that students are fully qualified to work professionally with Prerequisites: While no formal prerequisites are required, physical, mental, and emotional health are essential to participate in the intensive activities. Students will also develop awareness to their clients’ needs and enhance their own mindfulness during practice. Training Price: Modak Institute Certificate: 1650 GBP Level 3 Diploma Kusum Modak Method: + 295 GBP Payment Plan 1 - 100% Payment upfront with discount (50 GBP off) until March 15th 2 - 50% deposit - 50% until May 20th 3 - 4x (Feb, Mar, Apr, May) 4 - 5x (Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun) Please feel free to reach out if you need to arrange your payments differently. Cancellation Policy the Kusum Modak MethodSM and ensures their eligibility to obtain therapist insurance, providing recognition and support to practice as certified therapists. Once your final assessment is evaluated and approved, your certificate will be issued and sent directly to your email. Each certificate includes a unique digital code, enabling easy verification of your credentials and affiliation worldwide through Modak Institute website. MODAK INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE + LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA KUSUM MODAK METHOD: Same process as described above + Students may request the UK Level 3 Diploma Kusum Modak Method Certificate for an additional fee of 295 GBP, which requires completing three additional online courses (150 hours) to meet accreditation requirements. The student must request this certificate option at the time of registration. What’s Included: About the teachers: Purnima Full refundable with in two months in advance Partial refundable 50% in a month before starting the training After that is a non-refundable payment. 84 hours of structured and methodically designed training (80 in person + 4 online). Note: the student need to reserve plus 12 hours for assessment. Modak Manual, including photos of all maneuvers and additional insights into the method’s history and references. Official Modak Institute Certification. Access to video lectures. Oil and powder for use during the course. One year of membership in the Modak Institute, including: Participation in an online plataform Access to official graphic materials for promotional use Inclusion in the Modak Institute’s agenda for work promotion Exclusive Q&A WhatsApp group moderate by Purnima and Julia.
Hire us for the first dance at your wedding, any Salsa or Latin Dance rhythm private class at your venue or at our premises in Hammersmith. We have a vast experience on building up confidence in couples who want to make even more glamorous their wedding day. You can have this lesson at our premises, on Zoom, Pre-recorded or home visit, the choice is yours!!! The Program includes: 5 or 10 Lesson 1on1 lesson Walking & Leading techniques Female & Male Teachers Footwork & Upper body techniques Steps & routines names (brain method) Body posture and language Tempo & beat music technique Fully equipped dance studio Ownership of your footage work progress & Docs Music library via dropbox or Spotify Salsa or any Latin Dance (Tango, Bachata, Merengue, etc) wedding class in London for couples who want to make the wedding day even more glamorous and stand out forever, 5 minimum pack lesson book, Taught by the native instructor We have been training couples for almost 12 years in salsa, Tango, Samba, and many other Latin rhythms in London
Salsa or Latin Dance rhythm private class in London for couples or individuals to achieve a good knowledge of the Salsa, Samba, Bachata, Merengue or Latin dance steps One to One lesson, 5 minimum pack lesson booking. Taught by native instructor You can have this lesson at our premises, on Zoom, Pre-recorded or home visit, the choice is yours!!! The Program includes: 10 or 20 Lesson 1on1 lesson Walking & Leading techniques Female & Male Teachers Footwork & Upper body techniques Steps & routines names (brain method) Body posture and language Tempo & beat music technique Fully equipped dance studio Ownership of your footage work progress & Docs Music library via dropbox or Spotify Salsa or Latin Dance rhythm private class in London for couples or individuals to achieve a good knowledge of the salsa, samba, bachata, merengue or Latin dance steps One to One lesson, 4 minimum pack lesson book Teach by the native instructor We have been training people in salsa in London for almost 20 years and are still in business as salsa in west London is increasing massively. SALE