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The Alternative School Group

the alternative school group

London

The Alternative School offers a holistic and flexible full-time school experience that has been designed to respond to the needs of young people who are unable to remain in mainstream education. Our education programmes can each cater for 40-50 pupils at each of our 4 schools, and is designed for those young people, age 4-18 who require a smaller, nurturing and individual approach to their education. Our pupils may have been excluded, at risk of exclusion, previously home educated, children looked after, SEN, High Risk Assessments, YOT orders, Drugs & Alcohol misuse, school phobic, victims of bullying, mental health needs or requiring an assessment placement. We supply the following assessments in order to tailor make what we need to meet the needs of pupils: Dyslexia Screening Education Psychologist reports Speech and Language Boxall Profile CAT Scores Literacy and Numeracy Learning Styles Our open school admissions policy offers any young person who requires some additional support the opportunity of a fresh start and access to personalised education. We are an Ofsted & ISA registered and approved independent school with current Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management Ofsted report. Over the past 10 years we have developed our ethos and approach into a model that delivers a better future for young people, sometimes left behind. If you are a member of the public or a parent/carer and have any other questions or queries, contact TAS founder, Kirsty-Anne Pugh on kirsty@thealternativeschool.co.uk. The Alternative Approach The Alternative School, known as TAS (pronounced TAZ), is a small independent school which specialises in providing an innovative, inspiring and nurturing educational experience and environment for young people who, for a variety of reasons, are disengaged and/or unable to access main stream education. We work closely with a number of local authorities, schools and children’s homes and parents/carers to support young people to become the best they can be, to achieve appropriate qualifications and to make a positive post 16 transition. Established in 2007, TAS achieved a ‘good with outstanding’ Ofsted report in June 2014 and then achieved Independent School Association accredited status in October 2014. In line with the ethos of the Independent Schools Association we work with the whole person aiming to develop each individual via ‘Character Education’, developing character traits such as grit, resilience, ethics, commitment and other soft skills that ISA schools equip pupils with. We have a strong emphasis on Personal and Social Development, British Values, Emotional Literacy and Employability Skills together with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a variety of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

Three Bs Swimschool

three bs swimschool

London

Passionate About SwimmingThree B’s Swim School Limited is committed to preserving the privacy of all visitors to our website at www.threebswimschool.co.uk. The following privacy policy is provided to inform you on how we use and protect the information that you provide to us through this website and any other interaction with us. All personal data provided by you will be held by Three B’s Swim School Limited. Full details of our notified purposes can be viewed at the website of the Information Commissioner’s Office www.ico.org.uk This privacy policy relates to any and all personal data that you provide to us. By visiting, filling in an online form, registering or placing an order, you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information under the terms of this policy. There are hyperlinks contained within our website which link to other websites owned and operated by third parties. These third parties have their own privacy policies and we recommend that you consider those when using their websites. We do not accept any liability or responsibility in terms of the privacy and security practices of these third party organisations and their websites. Information that we may collect from you When you visit, enquire about a , register or order products or services on www.threebswimschool.co.uk or booking classes or training courses or enquiring over the phone you may be asked to provide certain information about yourself, including your name, contact details, health conditions and – if making an online purchase – credit card details. We use a third party specialist secure card processing provider when taking payments. Three B’s Swim School does not hold your card details. The internet is not completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your personal data transmitted through our website or by email. Any transmission is at your own risk. Some of the information you provide to us may be considered sensitive personal data as defined by the Data Protection Act (“DPA”) 2018. This covers information like your ethnic or racial origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health, sexual life or criminal record for instance. Three B’s Swim School also considers information relating to bank accounts, national insurance numbers, and other unique documents such as passport numbers as sensitive. It is recommended to send such information using a secure system such as encrypted email. All personal data that you provide to us will only be processed following your explicit consent and always in line with the DPA 2018 and any other applicable data protection legislation.

The Restore Trust

the restore trust

Bristol

A fair society where socially excluded people are supported to obtain skills, qualifications and employment to build sustainable, independent lives contributing positively to society History: At its foundation, The Restore Trust was set up in 2009 by the current CEO Suzanne Thompson and SMT board of Avon & Somerset Probation Trust, in conjunction with the National Offender Management Service. The organisation was registered as an independent VCSE in 2010 and is managed by an excellent board of trustees. Whilst the organisation retains a specialism in working with people with complex needs and criminal convictions, it can work with anyone in the community who is experiencing barriers in accessing training and employment. Many of our clients have complex needs in relation to homelessness, mental health problems, drug/alcohol dependency and offending behaviour. We pride ourselves on our non-judgemental, person-centred approach in our work with clients that builds their confidence, motivation and helps to inspire change in their lives. Mission/Values: Our mission is to work collaboratively with different organisations to promote equality of opportunity, strengthen the sector by access to high quality services to enable people to reach their full potential by gaining the skills, confidence, qualifications and employment suited to their needs and aspirations, ultimately contributing positively to society and the local economy. This mission aligns with our core values of working in a non-judgemental and person-centred way to build constructive and supportive working relationships with our clients to help them progress and achieve the goals they have identified. We offer a relaxed, informal environment and with additional wrap around support when required, including provision of free refreshments and snacks to support clients learning on-site. A key part of our success comes from our partnerships, and we pride ourselves on having an excellent staff team with backgrounds in Criminal Justice, Welfare, and Community work with disadvantaged young people and adults. The superb quality of our board members also brings an additional wealth of expertise and experience to our organisation. Looking to partner and support other organisations A key part of our success at The Restore Trust comes from our formal and informal partnerships with a range of statutory, private and voluntary organisations. We recognise the need to work collaboratively to achieve mutual positive outcomes for our clients and to work in ways in which organisations can mutually benefit from partnership support. We welcome dialogue around how we can work with other organisations to strengthen the sector, and continue to expand access to a range of services for our clients to support their journey towards employment.

London Centre For Addictions

london centre for addictions

London

An exclusive and independent rehab centre for the treatment of addictions and associated mental health issues The Haynes Clinic is a private rehabilitation centre for the treatment of alcohol, gambling and drug addiction. Drug addiction encompasses all so-called ‘recreational’ drugs (cocaine, ketamin, GBL, GHB, heroin and cannabis, for example). It also includes prescription medication for those with concerns about their use of drugs such as codeine, diazepam and other benzodiazepines, pregabalin, gabapentin and sleeping tablets. The centre provides detox and counselling with a view to you becoming entirely abstinent from alcohol and drugs. The counselling will also cover how to deal with stress, anxiety and depression – feelings that are often associated with addiction and other compulsive behaviours. Most of the rehab treatment is focused around group therapy as this has been proven to be most effective in helping addicts and alcoholics into recovery. There will also be some one to one counselling to cover individual goals and anything of particular sensitivity. All clients at The Haynes Clinic will have a consultation with our consultant psychiatrist on admission. She will prescribe any detox medication required and oversee your medical needs during your stay. Your stay here can be entirely private without it being revealed to your own GP and being on your medical notes – or we can liaise with your GP if you prefer. If we need to be in touch with your GP – or any other professional outside the confines of the treatment centre – this will always be with your consent. We also involve your family and those closest to you in your treatment. We ask the people who care about you to tell us about your behaviour and how it has affected them. We also offer them family counselling if they need support as a result of your addiction. The treatment centre is located in a tranquil, rural setting in Bedfordshire. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible while getting you well. All clients at the centre have their own bedrooms in a home comfort setting. Some have en suite facilities. All are good sized well appointed rooms with a double bed. We take account of your choices when ordering in the food for your stay though once you are feeling physically better, your rehab experience will include taking on responsibilities such as helping to prepare meals and keeping your environment clean and tidy. Some people need to relearn these skills; others can share their experience, helping their peers to learn – which itself boosts self-esteem.

Hampton Court House

hampton court house

London

HAMPTON COURT HOUSE IS AN AWARD-WINNING SCHOOL NESTLED IN BUSHY PARK NEAR EAST MOLESEY ON THE SOUTH WEST LONDON AND SURREY BORDERS. Hampton Court House [https://www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk/] is refreshingly different.  Purposeful informality balanced with academic rigour delivers exceptional outcomes for children’s happiness, confidence, mental health and performance. Nestled in Bushy Park near East Molesey, Hampton Court House is an independent co-educational day school for ages 2 – 18, educating Early Years children in their Pre-Prep School & Nursery (The Little Courtiers), through to students in Prep and Senior into Sixth Form. The majority of their pupils elect to stay on to complete their full education at HCH, enjoying great success in their GCSEs and A Levels: in 2023, 40% of A Level grades were awarded A*/A, resulting in a 100% Oxbridge and Russell Group application success rate. Their GCSE results were equally strong, with 70% of all GCSE grades being awarded A*/A in 2023. Hampton Court House was ranked in the top 50 independent schools nationwide (The Telegraph, 2022) and in the top 10 co-educational independent schools in London (School Owl, 2023). Hampton Court House lays the foundations of a lifelong love of learning, and believes it is vitally important that children both enjoy and look forward to going to school. In keeping with their ethos, they believe that children need guided freedom to develop their independence and confidence to use their voice. Their non-uniform parkland campus environment, in which staff and pupils alike are addressed on a first-name basis, cultivates an energy where pupils grow in confidence and find themselves. From the Forest School in Early Years [https://www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk/school/early-years/] and the award-winning LabelFrancÉducation accredited French bilingual programme [https://www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk/press-release-in-londres-mag-march-2022/], to the Nebula Future Researcher’s Programme © [https://www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk/school/sixth-form/nebula-future-researchers-programme/] in the Sixth Form, Hampton Court House pupils get a headstart every step of the way. Hampton Court House is easily reachable from across Southwest London via the South Western Railway service to Hampton Court station. Services run from Clapham Junction (27 mins), Earlsfield (24 mins), Wimbledon (20 mins), Raynes Park (17 mins) and Surbiton (7 mins) every half an hour, and there are regular bus services to and from Kingston station. Discover the magic for yourself at one of their upcoming Open Mornings [https://us18.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk%2Fadmissions%2Fschool-tours%2F%3Futm_source%3Dclapham_mums%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dachievement_with_heart&xid=f5e66d4125&uid=94170429&iid=886b9c60a8&pool=cts&v=2&c=1698921250&h=4e62e599016c164ecfe1ceab4a5aac3e5f638f146205af034f828ce0d3e70034] held weekly during term-time.

Sirius Group Training

sirius group training

London

SIRIUS GROUP TRAINING  Profile Summary: Sirius Group Training is a distinguished and regulated training provider specialising in the fields of Health, Social Care, Business and Education. With a commitment to excellence, we empower individuals and organisations to achieve their professional development goals while upholding the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance. Mission Statement: "Our mission is to equip the healthcare, social care, Business and education sectors with competent and compassionate professionals through comprehensive, regulated training programs. We aim to foster a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusivity while meeting the evolving needs of our communities." Key Features: 1. Regulated Expertise: Sirius Group Training is recognised and accredited by relevant regulatory bodies, ensuring that our programs meet industry standards and legal requirements. This accreditation provides our learners with confidence in the quality of their education. 2. Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Our programs are designed by experts with extensive experience in the healthcare, social care, business and education sectors. We continuously update our curriculum to reflect the latest industry trends and best practices. 3. Diverse Course Offerings: * Health Sector: Our health-related programs cover a wide range of topics, including healthcare management. * Social Care: We offer comprehensive training in areas such as social work, adult social care, children care services, and mental health. Health and social care assessor programmes. * Business and Leadership: Our business and leadership courses cater to aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals seeking to enhance their business acumen and leadership capabilities. ProCare's curriculum covers areas such as strategic management, financial planning, and effective leadership strategies. * Education: Our education programs cater to educators, trainers, and support staff, focusing on inclusive teaching practices and effective classroom management. 4. Experienced Instructors: Sirius boasts a team of dedicated and highly qualified instructors who are passionate about teaching and mentoring. They provide personalised guidance to help learners succeed in their chosen fields. 5. Flexible Learning Options: We understand that learners have diverse needs and schedules. Hence, we offer a variety of learning formats, including in-person classes, online courses, and blended learning options to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences. 6. Career Development Support: Beyond education, Sirius offers career support services, including resume building, and interview coaching, to help graduates transition smoothly into their chosen professions. 7. Commitment to Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive learning environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, can thrive and contribute to the betterment of society. Contact Information: * Website: https://sirius-group-training.cademy.co.uk/ [https://sirius-group-training.cademy.co.uk/] * Email: sirius@formftraining.com [sirius@formftraining.com] * Phone: 0843 289 3180 * Address: 152 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX At Sirius Group Training, we are dedicated to nurturing the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic and essential fields of Health, Social Care, Business and Education. Our commitment to quality, regulation, and inclusivity makes us a trusted partner for individuals and organisations seeking to make a positive impact on society. Join us in your journey toward a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Maggie's Studio - Artist, Tutor, Writer, Mentor

maggie's studio - artist, tutor, writer, mentor

maggie hollinshead Create - I have been creating things for as long as I can remember, my work is mostly mixed media and textiles. I share my creativity as commissions and artist-led garden design. Commission Client - “Wow, you’ve really understood us” Garden Design Clients - “I’m very impressed you have created something special, it’s a real garden” “I can’t believe that’s our garden” Inspire - I am passionate about my creativity and I enjoy helping others to find their creative side through creative workshops and classes Creative Workshop Student - “Maggie is the most inspiring artist/tutor, she is so generous with sharing her knowledge. She encourages you to search deeper to find your own style, she gives and receives lots of pleasure in the process.” Encourage - I also enjoy helping others through creative mentoring and my work delivering creative sessions within NHS Mental Health settings facilitated by Arts for Health Creative Mentoring Client - “I've been running my small, creative hobby-business for several years now with a relative degree of success. It's grown organically over the years without any real business planning and direction. However, in 2022, I decided that I wanted to try and change this approach so that I could start to develop a more sustainable lifestyle business and Maggie's creative mentoring sessions have been hugely beneficial in this process. The distant learning sessions encouraged me to really think about my business goals, strengths and weaknesses and understand more fully the barriers that have been preventing me from moving forward with the business. The one-to-one sessions then provided a safe space to share ideas and worries with Maggie as well as work on the all-important masterplan of things I need 'to-do-' to take the business to the next level from hobby business to professional business. We covered so much in such a short space of time from branding, product ideas and pricing structure to social media strategy and also drank a lot of coffee! It really is hard not to feel inspired in Maggie's company. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and experience is inspirational and hugely uplifting and true to her word, she does indeed have a warm and infectious smile. She really does encourage you to feel that anything is possible and I'm excited to be moving forward with my business plans as 2023 approaches. I would highly recommend Maggie's creative mentoring sessions to anyone just starting out on their creative business venture or to those who have reached a bit of a crossroads and are unsure what steps to take next. With Maggie by your side, you'll come away energised and enthused and with a list of actions to help you develop and grow your business.”

Every Day A Mindful Day

every day a mindful day

London

Well-being in schools and colleges Would you like to bring mindfulness (and yoga) to your students? Whether they are experiencing exam stress, difficulty in settling in or need to improve their attention and focus, we have a programme to offer you. Perhaps you might want to consider mindfulness as an alternative to detention, offer it as a lunchtime or afterschool club or as part of your PE or PSD provision? Maybe your school’s/college’s teaching and support staff could benefit from relaxation practices and learning how to find more space in their days? Or you could be a group of parents who are home schooling and would like access to mindfulness to help build resilience and confidence. Lydia has 16 years’ experience of teaching in state schools in the Buckinghamshire area and understands the issues facing students, teachers and parents. She can offer a range of programmes for all Key Stages, INSET training or taster sessions, online or in-person. Well-being for people with limited mobility Do you know an individual or a group who could benefit from yoga or meditation? Lydia has recently qualified as a Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga teacher and can design and deliver classes for seniors, people in wheelchairs, people with dementia and anyone who finds it difficult to do yoga on a mat. All the benefits of yoga can be made accessible to anyone, this includes: range of physical movement; cognitive ability; bone density; muscle strength; managing stress and anxiety; better sleep and improved confidence and self-esteem. We are happy to travel to care homes, communities or rehabilitation facilitates etc. Or we can offer on-line sessions. Well-being in corporate settings Research by the HSE suggests that stress, depression and anxiety generate around 17.9 million sick days in the UK each year. Eighty-three percent of businesses report people turning up to work who are not well enough to be productive and this costs the UK businesses about £15.1 billion each year (Mind, 2011). Almost half of the UK’s workers report that they have considered leaving a job because of the stress levels with 60% saying they would be more motivated if employers took action to support their mental health and well-being (Mind, 2013 & 2020). Lydia and Doug both teach chair yoga, a form of yoga that can be done at a desk and is specifically designed to target the physical stresses of sitting all day. We are also both trained in teaching a range of mindfulness practices to adults and younger people. We would be happy to discuss a programme to suit your company’s needs that could be delivered in-person or online. Contact us today and begin a discussion that could change lives.

Jikiden Reiki UK

jikiden reiki uk

West Midlands

Reiki Ryoho (therapy) is the art of hands on healing originating in Japan in 1922, established by Mikao Usui (臼井甕男1865-1926). Reiki itself can be described as the universal energy of existence, which flows through all life and matter. It is completely natural and non-invasive, and when a Reiki therapy is received from a trained practitioner, it can assist in the healing of both body and mind. Treatments are carried out by the practitioner placing their hands directly on the recipient, who remains fully dressed throughout the session, normally laying on a treatment couch. By doing this hands on, the practitioner effectively acts as a conduit for Reiki energy to pass through him or her in greater abundance, assisting and boosting the natural healing ability of the recipient’s body. Reiki works not only on physical issues but can also improve mental health and outlook, and over the past few decades has become increasingly popular throughout the world especially in Europe and the USA, becoming recognized as an effective and important holistic health treatment. Trials and studies are now being held in hospitals and front-line medical staff. In Japan however, despite being the home of Reiki, the situation has been strikingly different. Although Reiki in Japan has, in recent years, been slowly growing in popularity, the majority of Japanese people still do not know or accept this wonderful non-religious healing practice. Before WWII Reiki had become very popular in Japan and was widely practiced, but from 1945, partly because of connections to the Japanese Navy and also because of medical laws instituted by the occupying forces, the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (the organisation established by Usui sensei) was obliged to stop openly practicing Reiki in order to avoid being shut down. Despite this however some individuals quietly continued to use Reiki from their homes, for friends and family. With the dramatic change of ideology in post-war Japan, people gradually lost interest and belief in traditional Eastern healing arts and it is only over the last thirty years, following its journey from pre-war Japan, first to Hawaii and then throughout the West, that Reiki has been reintroduced to Japan and is now once again being openly practiced. This Reiki practice however was a Western version of Reiki with varying degrees of change and influence in the way it is practiced, and many of the teachings are therefore either missing important, essential elements from the original system or have been changed completely. It was thought that Reiki had died out in Japan and from the time Western Reiki first reappeared all those years ago, many students had been trying to find the original teachings free from Western influence, and this lead to the door of Chiyoko Yamaguchi…