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In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including pupils who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Course Category Autism and Communication Description In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including pupils who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Parental perspectives and experiences will also be explored. This is not a ‘medical model’ day on autism. Our motto for the day is ‘People do things for a Reason (and the reason isn’t autism).’ We make full use of first hand accounts of the experience of autism – the autobiographies – to deepen participants’ understanding of what it means to be labeled ‘autistic’ “We are all much more simply human than otherwise, be we happy and successful, contented and detached, miserable and disordered, or whatever.”HARRY STACK SULLIVAN Testimonials ‘A great day – going away buzzing with ideas’?? ‘Thanks for a wonderful day. Useful informative and a real ‘eye opener’. I feel that I am able to understand why some autistic children carry out certain actions’ ‘I have gained a lot of knowledge and understanding and will be able to help support and accommodate children better. Thank you.’ ‘I now know autism is part of us all’ ‘Useful to stand in shoes of autistic people’ ‘I was blessed to be on this day’ ‘I will take all these ideas back to the nursery’ ‘Very respectful of people on the spectrum.’ ‘Ways of reaching a person, not a condition.’ ‘Really gave me an idea of how people feel.’ Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding autistic pupils and their inclusion in mainstream schools Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on communication and behaviour issues Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion New skills and processes to strengthen the inclusion of young Autistic people in all settings Who Is It For ? Early years and school based practitioners Heads and deputies Guidance staff Learning support teams SENCOs Primary and secondary teachers Parents Local authority support services Community workers and carers Course Content The course answers the questions : What is autism? How do we go about including autistic children or young people? What does autism have to do with me? Key themes include: Movement differences Strategies for Facilitating Communication Supports and Accommodations for Sensory Sensitivities Developing Friendships and Peer Support School and Family Partnerships ‘Learning to Listen’ – Positive Behavioural Supports Developing School wide Supports for Teachers and Students

Masterful use of shape can take your work to new heights, add vitality and energy to your work with improvised free cut shapes is the goal of this workshop. Exercises will focus on sharpening your awareness of the role shape can play in your work. Ideas will be developed by using fused fabric studies. Fabric compositions will be developed using piecing and raw edge fused collage. Learn to use shape and colour confidently by fusing, appliqueing, piecing or stitching them to add movement and direction to your work. Working with a variety of shapes you will learn how to add a new graphic quality by stitching or overlapping colour to make an individual free-form composition.  You may choose to work by hand or machine or both.

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Are you an Art or Design Teacher looking to enhance your skills? Do you want to learn a new skill, share ideas with other teachers and leave with a valuable resource to start teaching straight away? If so, our Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Enamelling- 1 day is perfect for you. And with 20 years experience of teaching will ensure that all the paperwork is done for you so you can concentrate on the fun bit!

This half-day course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use AI and specifically ChatGPT to improve their marketing and social media.

LOOKING FOR: MG / YA / ADULT FICTION & NON-FICTION Steven Evans is an Agent and the Company Manager at Eve White. He grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne and studied French & Italian at Queens’ College, Cambridge. After completing an MPhil in Comparative Film & Literature, Steven lived in Paris, where he worked as a university language assistant and a freelancer for various scouting agencies. He joined Eve White Literary Agency in 2021. Steven reads fiction and non-fiction of all kinds. The non-fiction books he loves most often shed light on under-represented perspectives, communities and histories, while in fiction he seeks novels which might explore new ideas, challenge the reader or play with style, form, character and/or plot. Above all, he likes writing which has a sense of purpose, and likes to be taken by surprise. Items on Steven's wish list might include: Fiction (Adult) : Crime/thriller – might be regional or with an unusual hook/high-concept. Might have a speculative element (think Stuart Turton). A spy thriller appeals. Cosy crime with an original setting/protagonist is also welcome. Literary fiction – worlds, characters, perspectives and histories which haven’t been written about before. Might be formally or stylistically innovative (but with a sense of purpose that links back to the story/characters). Historical fiction – themes and ideas relevant to our current moment are on the list. Might be revisionist. Romance – contemporary: either very heartfelt, cosy, perhaps with older characters. Or, spicy, funny, tapping into current trends. Horror – on the literary end, perhaps with a folk tale element. Fiction (YA) : Thrillers Romance Fiction (MG) : Fun, historical adventure exploring contemporary issues. Might be tied into the national curriculum, though without being didactic. Quirky detective/mystery series. Funny and warm-hearted family-/relationship-based drama with a strong voice. Non-fiction : Voice-driven narrative non-fiction ; memoir ; big ideas. Most of all, Steven just loves to be taken into a world and surprised by what he reads! Steven would like you to submit a short covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your novel in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Steven is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for working professionals in various job roles, both native and non-native English speakers, who use formal and informal written communications in the course of business, and who seek to improve their grammar usage. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: ?Examine nouns, pronouns, and verbs. ?Identify adjectives and adverbs. ?Identify prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. ?Identify some important rules of grammar and some commonly made grammatical errors. ?Identify grammar rules regarding correct punctuation. ?Identify problematic sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices, as well as effective methods of rewriting sentences so that they are clear and complete. ?Identify methods for improving word choices. ?Identify methods for building effective sentences. ?Identify methods for editing text effectively. You learned the rules of grammar in school, but now you'd like to refresh and refine your grammar usage for your professional life. You need to state your ideas clearly and concisely in written communications and present yourself in a professional manner. In this course, you will review the rules of grammar, identify common grammar errors, and refine your business writing style. Improving your grammar will help you deliver polished and professional written communications. Correct grammar and a refined, concise writing style can help you clearly express your ideas to others, streamline the directions and instructions that you deliver, and create impressive presentations and reports. 1 - Identifying Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs Identify Parts of Speech Identify Nouns Identify Pronouns Identify Verbs 2 - Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs Use Adjectives Use Adverbs 3 - Identifying Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections Use Prepositions Use Conjunctions Use Interjections 4 - Identifying Rules Monitor Sentence Structure Monitor Modifiers Avoid Common Errors 5 - Identifying Correct Punctuation Use Parentheses Correctly Use Commas, Semicolons, Colons, Em Dashes, and Quotation Marks Correctly Use Numbers, Symbols, and Capitalization Correctly 6 - Identifying Sentence Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices Identify and Resolve Sentence Fragments Identify Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Solutions 7 - Improving Word Choices Identify Commonly Misused Words Identify Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms 8 - Building Effective Sentences Write with Purpose Consider the Audience Consider the Context 9 - Editing Effectively Use Correct Spelling Check Your Work

Our brand new Online A-Level Politics Course aims to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. Through studying this course, you will gain knowledge and understanding of the political system of the United Kingdom and you will look at the differences between it and other political systems. You will also learn about the rights and responsibilities of the individual. The same A-Level qualification you'd get in school or college Unlimited 1:1 support from your Politics tutor Fast-track - get the qualification when you need it Study 24/7, 365 on your phone, tablet or laptop You don't need any previous qualifications to study this A-Level course. This course will teach you the Edexcel A-Level Politics syllabus (9PL0). You'll study the following: Component 1a: UK Politics Component 1b - Core Political Ideas Component 2a: UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas Component 2b - Non-core Political Ideas Component 3 - Comparative Politics; The Government & Politics of USA For a full breakdown of course content, download the A-Level Politics Brochure. All of your lessons and assessments are available on CloudPort - our Moodle-based learning environment (Moodle VLEs are used by most colleges and universities in the UK). Start with lesson 1 and work through the course in a linear pathway or choose to jump to the section that you need. Your learning is completely flexible and allows you to set your programme of learning around the skills you need. Submit assessments as you work through the course. Get instant results and feedback on activities to track your progress. Use these assessments as learning launchpads, allowing you to focus your time on the topics you need to brush up on. You will have access to all course materials, assessments and tutor support for 24 months from the day of enrolment. Extensions are available for students who wish to study over a longer period. You are not alone! You will be assigned a personal 1:1 tutor on your day of enrolment. Your tutor will remain by your side, throughout your learning journey until you get qualified. All tutors are qualified teachers and subject matter specialists who will ensure you have the correct guidance and support when you need it. As a CloudLearn student you will have unlimited access to tutor support. CloudLearn GCSEs and A-Levels are structured around formative assessments allowing you to test your knowledge as you work towards qualification. Before taking your exam you will submit a mock exam to give you the practise you need before the big day. When ready we arrange your exam. We have agreements with exam centres all over the UK. Our students also take advantage of preferential pricing due to the volume of students we channel to exam centres. As part of your enrolment service package we will make all the arrangements for your final exam. This includes locating a centre and booking the relevant exam/s. Exam fees are additional. Exam fees can be bundled using the Exam Bundles drop down when adding to basket. Have a look on our Exams Page for a detailed explanation of this service. The Edexcel A-Level Politics exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers: Paper 1 9PL0 01 - 2 hour exam Paper 2 9PL0 02 - 2 hour exam Paper 3 9PL0 3A - 2 hour exam We generally ask that you book written exams at least 6 months in advance, however subjects that includes NEA (A-Level Eng Lit & A-Level History), Practicals (A-Level Sciences), or Fieldwork (A-Level Geography) you are recommended to note the following deadlines for booking and give us at least 8 months booking notice. Booking deadlines are 5-8 months prior to the exam date. Booking your exam after the booking deadline will incur late fees (available for one month after deadline) and high late fees (available up until exam entry closure). Some students will study for the exam over a period of months or years, as they dictate their own study schedule. We do however have students who will study intensively and prepare in a matter of weeks. You are only constrained by the exam diet. A-Level exams are available in May/June of each year.We are so confident in the CloudLearn model of study that we guarantee you will pass your exam. As long as you do what we recommend, we offer a full money-back guarantee. The UK's only GCSE and A-Level specialist Study at your pace, where and when you want Study interactively on any device We guarantee your exam pass We arrange your exams Our flexible study, unlimited support, and interest-free payment plans allow you to fit learning around your busy schedule That's why we support thousands of students every year, to get the GCSEs they need to prosper. Choose to pay in full or spread the cost over our 6 months interest-free payment plans. We offer longer payment plans of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. These extended plans are subject to interest. For more details contact our student advisors on 0330 111 4006 or visit our payment plan page. By taking part in our brand new Online A-Level Politics Course, not only will you improve your knowledge and understanding of different areas of politics, but you will develop your cognitive, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, which can be used in a wide-range of degrees and professions. You will develop your critical thinking skills to allow you to interpret and evaluate the nature of politics. You will improve your communication, organisational and argumentation skills as you will be tasked with constructing and presenting informed opinions clearly and logically, using appropriate political terms and ideas. Furthermore, as many of the examples that you will be studying focus on current political and social issues, you will be learning about social responsibility and reflection. Additionally, through discussions of political and social difference you will learn the importance of open-mindedness and debate in political discourses. We also hope to show you the benefits of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity by inspiring a sustained enjoyment of, and interest in the current political landscape. Therefore, the skills that you will acquire during the CloudLearn A-Level Politics Course can set you apart from your peers and put you on a path toward further learning or a successful career in a wide-range of occupations.

Professional Management is crucial to your company's success. In fact, managers can have the single largest impact on your organisation's productivity and overall profitability, with more influence over employee morale and performance than anyone else.

A fantastic online one-to-one diploma course for those looking to become a successful graphic designer