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#SmokefreeOxon

#smokefreeoxon

Oxford,

VBA is a simple and powerful tool designed to be used in almost any conversation with a smoker and allows you to offer practical advice in as little as 30 seconds. VBA training is suitable for anyone likely to come into contact with people who smoke in their day-to-day work. Our free interactive VBA courses are of three types: Introduction to VBA: 30 seconds to save a life: A one-hour introductory session which will cover simple facts about VBA and why it’s important VBA – Level 1 training: a three-hour session looking at more in-depth ways of engaging smokers and empowering them to take action Applying Motivational Techniques workshop – Specialist groups: a one-hour session which will explore how to apply motivational interviewing techniques to enhance communication in specialist groups, e.g. mental health, maternity, vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness etc. Book a place for a free online course that suits you: smokefreeoxon.eventbrite.co.uk. You can also complete free online training provided by the NCSCT, including the theory behind becoming a smoking cessation practitioner. Stay up to date Stay up to date with local and national best practices. Watch the recordings of the presentations from our Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance; if you are a Level 2 trained advisor, this can help top up your training. Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting March 2021 – ASH Policy updates, GP Toolkit for quitting smoking, mental health and smoking Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting July 2021 – e-cigarette evidence update, ADPH SE Region E-Cigarette Position Statement and VBA Training Offer Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting November 2021 - delivering the Long Term Plan tobacco dependences in Oxfordshire, ASH update, Tobacco Industry Tactics Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting March 2022 - smoke free playgrounds, supporting clients with mental health needs to switch to vaping, what does tobacco dependency cost Oxfordshire, and how well are we doing to reduce the smoking prevalence? Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting July 2022 - The Khan Review: making smoking obsolete summary by ASH, and Smokefree Homes by Norfolk County Council. Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting November 2022 - Discussion about New Year campaigns, ASH's update on e-cigarette guidance, and the NICE Guidance Assessment tool.

Westminster City School's Sixth Form

westminster city school's sixth form

London

A Level Results Day 2024 saw significant improvement with the proportion of students securing top grades (A* to B) rising by 6% to 58%. 83% of all grades were A* to C (up 8%) providing a strong foundation as students go on to higher education and the world of work. A record number of students will start degree courses at universities including UCL and Oxford. Over half of students have secured places at Russell Group or top 25 ranked UK Universities, and they will complete their studies in subjects ranging from Mechanical Engineering to PPE, and from Design to Psychology. The number of students going on to study either Law or Medicine has increased, showcasing the impact of the school’s Pathways Programmes. Other students hold places on competitive and prestigious degree apprenticeships. Without doubt, these destinations place Westminster City School as one of the most successful 6th Forms in London and this year’s outcomes are a key step in achieving our goal of being the 6th Form of choice in the heart of London. Within our Sixth Form, you'll enjoy more freedom and independence than your previous years in education but our supportive learning environment means you will be guided by highly skilled teachers in small classes, whilst our pastoral support and extra-curricular activities help you develop into confident and independent young men and women. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Sixth Form study suite and common room, with outdoor space. Our central London location places you in the heart of the capital, within walking distance of the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.  This ensures you can go beyond your A Level subjects by attending workshops or lectures with business leaders, participating in conferences or research programmes at top universities or simply visiting the many museums, galleries, theatres, exhibitions and more that are found across London. Our location has also helped us build strong links with nearby organisations, like Polar Capital, an investment company near our Sixth Form. Thanks to generous funding from Polar Capital, our sixth formers will benefit from a fantastic suite of further support. All students joining our Year 12 will receive a free laptop and those thinking of university study can apply for one of two generous university bursaries, worth over £20,000 a year, for each year of future university study.