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LOOKING FOR: CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Katie works on the Literary list, representing authors across all areas of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s, YA, and Graphic Novels. Before joining the Literary team, she worked for Bright in marketing, with previous experience as a bookseller. She loves working with authors to find their books an audience, and particularly enjoys building lasting relationships with editors and authors alike. Katie spends most of her free time reading, and enjoys a wide range of books across Children’s, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Graphic Novels. When she’s not reading, Katie is also a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club on Audible. Katie adores a wide range of genres but especially magical realism, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance (or any mix of the above!) She has a particular interest in stories with LGBTQ+, disabled and diverse characters. Incidental representation a plus - no more ‘bury your gays’ please! Katie would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Katie 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: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Empower yourself with comprehensive Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training. Explore legal compliance, effective communication strategies, recruitment tactics, and more. Learn to create inclusive workplaces and champion diversity. Join us to promote equality and advocate for disability rights.

Learners will be introduced to EAS as part of the fire safety solution for tall residential properties. This CPD course provides learners with an understanding of the requirements of BS 5839-1 in relation to, design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of EAS.

Description Teaching Assistant Diploma The development of a child is a complex phenomenon. Many factors influence this process. This course aims at giving a clear-cut idea about the emotional, social and intellectual development of students for providing the needed care for them. It helps in understanding the organizational structure of a school and the different learning activities. The subject introduces the importance of performing a supportive role in the overall activities that happen in a school. Teaching assistant is a profession which values your skills, knowledge and dedication. You can make difference in life by doing this job and it will give satisfaction and meaning to your life. A teaching assistant is actually a dedicated person who improves the educational experience of children. A teaching assistant diploma is for people, who like to work with children, who have a lot of patience and understanding and who are good team players. This course will help you learn about child and young person development, how to ensure the welfare of students, the importance of building professional relationships, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, understanding schools as organizations, supporting learning activities, supporting the use of ICT, supporting learning environments, supporting children with special education needs and supporting for assessment in learning. The job of a teaching assistant is entertaining and pleasurable. It is a profession which offers convenient working hours. Teaching assistants work together with teachers and help students make the best out of their learning. A teaching assistant will support students and assist a teacher in the classroom. They are also called classroom assistants. During the absence of a teacher a teaching assistant has the responsibility to supervise the class. The roles to be played by a teaching assistant are dependent on the age of the school children. A teaching assistant working in a primary school with children from the age of three to eleven has to do tasks like helping students who require extra assistance to finish tasks, narrating stories to pupils, reading books to students, caring for students who are disturbed and upset, helping the class teacher supervise class, etc. Literacy, special education needs, numeracy, etc. are areas in which most teaching assistants specialize. Sometimes teaching assistants in secondary schools work as special needs assistants. In such cases, they will help the students take notes and carry books and bags. In order to attract skilled people from diverse backgrounds, many schools are willing to employ disabled individuals. A proper understanding of the difficulties encountered by the students can also be provided by disabled teaching assistants and they can help students lift their hopes and ambitions. School support staff who need to develop their career and improve and augment their knowledge could try to become a higher-level teaching assistant. They have more responsibilities when compared to other teaching assistants and they support the development of young people. Children in elementary schools should be given special care as it is an important stage in the character formation of the child. Instilling a positive attitude in them is necessary for their advancement. What you will learn 1: Child and Young Person Development 2: Ensuring the Welfare of Students 3: Building Professional Relationships 4: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 5: Understanding Schools as Organizations 6: Supporting Learning Activities 7: Supporting the Use of ICT 8: Supporting Learning Environments 9: Supporting Children with Special Education Needs 10: Supporting for Assessment in Learning Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

This day is relevant to anyone involved in the task of developing an Inclusion Policy. How to create a real policy built around shared vision with true community commitment. Participate in this very practical workshop to take your first very real steps forward. The day gives those present opportunities to reflect on their attitudes and practice in relation to the inclusion of pupils who are different and the policy and practice which currently exist. Course Category Strategic Work Description This day is relevant to anyone involved in the task of developing an Inclusion Policy. How to create a real policy built around shared vision with true community commitment. Participate in this very practical workshop to take your first very real steps forward. The day gives those present opportunities to reflect on their attitudes and practice in relation to the inclusion of pupils who are different and the policy and practice which currently exist. Testimonials Be the first… Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding developing an inclusion policy Understanding of essential steps to be taken to make inclusion policy a reality Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of disabled children Who Is It For? Anyone needing to create an inclusion policy Course Content The course answers the questions: Why an inclusion policy? What is the scope of an inclusion policy? How can an inclusion policy become a reality? How do I roll this out? We will cover: Legal and ethical background Local requirements Vision and Values Aims and Objectives Scope Evaluation and monitoring Complaints procedures Community involvement Consultation Implementation Practical steps If you like this you may like: KEYS TO INCLUSION

Disability Awareness Training - Online Course This Disability Awareness online course aims to help learners understand the importance of disability awareness. It describes relevant UK laws and explains important elements of an inclusive workplace. Learners will find out about different types of disabilities, and they will learn about the need to make adjustments for disabled people. All workplaces should have an equal opportunities policy so that people with disabilities are given the same chances as anyone else. To this end, managers need to know how to be inclusive so they comply with equality and diversity laws. What is a disability awareness course? A disability awareness course is a training program designed to educate individuals on the various types of disabilities, the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and the importance of inclusivity and accessibility. The course aims to increase understanding and sensitivity towards people with disabilities and to promote a more inclusive and diverse society. Topics covered in the course may include disability etiquette, laws and policies related to disability, and ways to promote accessibility and inclusion in the workplace, community, and beyond. The ultimate goal of a disability awareness course is to create a more informed, accepting, and supportive society for individuals with disabilities. What are the learning outcomes for Disability Awareness course? After completing the course you will be able to describe: The prevalence of disability and the importance of disability awareness. UK laws that relate to disability. The essential characteristics of an inclusive workplace. Appropriate and respectful language relating to disability. A range of actions that will make communications accessible. Introduction to Disability Awareness The first topic explores common myths about disability. It explores different models of disability and outlines the impact of microaggressions and unconscious bias. Disability Statistics The second topic provides facts and figures about disability and attitudes to disability in the UK. Disability and UK laws The third topic outlines the Equality Act and what this means for disabled people and for organisations. It also describes other laws and policies that are relevant to disability including the Human Rights Act, the UN Convention on Disability Rights and the Public Sector Equality Duty. Being an inclusive company Topic 4 explores reasons why an organisation should be inclusive when it comes to disability. It describes the disability employment gap and identifies some sound business reasons for inclusion. It also identifies actions that an organisation can take to be more inclusive in staff selection, interviewing and induction. Language The fifth topic outlines the importance of language about disability. It identifies ways that language can be harmful, even when well-intentioned. The topic also provides general guidelines for respectful language, and advice about specific disabilities. Accessibility The final topic explains why it is important to make your products and services easy to use by everyone. It identifies actions that make your services easier to use and then shows how you can improve emails, presentations and documents.

Person Centred Planning (PCP) is a powerful tool for visioning, future planning and team building. It gets everyone on the same page and creates a progressive, constructive atmosphere so it is especially useful for people who are feeling ‘stuck’ or in a really desperate situation. The PCP processes we teach are called “PATH” and “MAPs”, and are both used for different situations. “To facilitate a group, family, team or organisation in thinking together around a given challenge or issue. Here is an opportunity to experience for real the person centred, futures planning tool – MAP/PATH” (Pearpoint, Forest, O’Brien. 1989). PCP can focus on an individual, with family and friends in the room supporting them, or focus on a group who want to set goals, and realise their potential as a team. PCP focuses on hopes and dreams, so is a very positive approach to planning, and utilises graphic facilitation, making it a very friendly way of working that is accessible to everyone.  This unique, hands on PCP training course explores the difference between ‘person-centred thinking’ and ‘service-centred thinking’. Traditionally, we have not always listened deeply enough to the needs of those we are planning for. Often ‘medical model’ thinking dominates our planning for those with the most complex needs. Typically we plan ‘about’ rather than ‘with’ children and adults.  We examine this ‘service centred’ approach that most professionals are used to, and question its limitations. This values based approach to inclusion will give participants the ‘theory’ behind why thinking and working in a person centred way is so important, and challenges people to strive for more for the people we are planning around. In addition to the knowledge and theory, this course empowers participants to facilitate their own Person Centred Plans using the PATH or MAPs process and provides the skills to do this effectively. Learning objectives  Strengthen understanding of how to think in a person centred way Knowledge of the steps of PATH / MAPs process Ability to facilitate PATH/MAPs process Ability to graphically facilitate a PCP meeting Develop problem solving and planning skills Inclusive Solutions offer: We could provide training for a team of staff, or we could facilitate a PATH or MAP around a disabled person. We can also offer bespoke training packages, please enquire for more details.  1 day “Introduction to PCP” with up to 100 attendees focusing on ‘Person Centred Thinking’ – includes live demonstration of PATH or MAPs Process (for a member of the group / with a student and their family/friends). 2 day “PCP Skills training” – More skills focused, lots of practice. Includes Graphics academy, Process academy and Coaching (Best with under 30 attendees). 2 day “Introduction to PCP with Skills training” – includes live demonstration of PATH or MAPs process, Graphics academy, Process academy and Coaching (Best with under 30 attendees). Half day PATH or MAP for a disabled person, led by two experienced Inclusive Solutions facilitators. Full day PATH or MAP for a team, organisation or group such as a full school staff led by two experienced Inclusive Solutions facilitators. Typical Structure of 2-Day “Introduction to PCP with Skills” Training This course is most useful when delivered over 2 days so we have time to cover the ‘skills’ behind facilitating a PATH or a MAP. Here is an example of what usually happens. If you need us to, we can tailor any of our courses to suit your specific needs.  Day 1 AM What makes a good welcome?Service centred thinking and working – what does it involve, how does it make people feel?Reflections on current practices – what is useful and what is harmful?Introduction to underpinning values of person centred thinking and working In depth exploration of the fundamentals of inclusion – encouraging identity, focusing on gifts and capacities Sharing success stories, and personal insight from experienced psychologistsShowcasing a number of practical PCP process in actionIntroduction to the “5 service accomplishments”, or “5 ordinary needs” PM  Full PATH process demonstration, led by 2 experienced facilitators – one process facilitator and one graphic facilitatorVolunteers will make notes on what they see the facilitators doing and feedback at the end of the dayFeedback, Q&A Day 2 AM Graphics Academy – we will ease you into the world of graphic facilitation and show you how simple it really is – includes live coaching and graphics tutorial, then participants will practice on each other by facilitating the first 1 or 2 sections of the PATH Process Academy – we will give you some pointers about holding the group, and facilitating in an inclusive way, this is another chance to practice your new graphics skills PM The group is divided up, and volunteers are selected to facilitate PATH meetings The group then run the PATH’s simultaneously with an experienced coaches in the room to guide and to be available for questionsWe reconvene to feedback about the process and digest all we have learntBrief Q&A session and then final reflections

Course Description Do you have a passion for a healthy lifestyle, incorporating diet and exercise into your daily routine that you now want to share with others? This diploma will teach you everything you need to know about being an effective fitness instructor/personal trainer and helping your clients achieve their fitness goals on a daily basis. 32 comprehensive modules The Fitness Diploma is broken into comprehensive modules which will teach you everything you need to know to become a successful fitness instructor or personal trainer. The course is set in manageable modules which you can study at your own pace and in your own time while still having the benefit of a full-time position. End of course certification On completion of the course, you will be required to pass a test, which is made up of multiple choice questions based on the modules you have studied. Once you pass, you will be able to download and print your certificate and start using your new diploma to enjoy a successful career within the fitness industry. You also have the option of having your diploma posted to you at an additional cost. Please Note: This course is not recognised by CIMSPA (formerly REPs).   What You Will Learn This course is designed to provide you with a complete overview of what you need to become a successful fitness instructor or personal trainer. During the course you can expect to learn the following: Learn what you will need to begin your career in fitness, from the skills you will need to the role you will be expected to perform on a daily basis. Understand the human anatomy of the bones, their function and how exercise can impact the bones. You will also learn about how bones are affected as part of the ageing process. Learn more about the cardiovascular system from the heart's function to respiratory function and how these are impacted by exercise, along with the benefits. Get an understanding of muscles and how they work and the different muscle types. Understand joints and nervous system, as well as injury prevention. Learn more about obesity and diabetes and how the two are linked. Obesity has become a serious issue in the United Kingdom with more people being diagnosed with diabetes on a daily basis. Get a good understanding of a healthy and well-balanced diet and why this is so important in conjunction with exercise. Learn the five main food groups, types of food and how to set nutritional goals. Learn how to encourage your clients to embrace an active lifestyle and how it can benefit them in the long run. Identify how exercise impacts the body as a whole. Learn how to safely monitor your clients' exercise intensity. Learn how to set fitness plans in place, how to plan, difficulties you may face and standards you must adhere to. Get a good understanding of the importance of stretching, working with disabled customers and outdoor exercise routines. Learn how to work with children, from exercise to diet. Identify if yoga or pilates may be something you will want to specialize in. Know how to deal with emergencies in the fitness industry. Advantages of taking the Fitness Diploma The fitness diploma will provide you with a wide number of benefits to help you enjoy a successful career as a fitness instructor or personal trainer. Fast track your career. Improve your career prospects. Improve your knowledge and skill when it comes to the human anatomy. Understand the link between exercise and diet. Know how to work with your client, encourage them and support them to achieve their goals. Use any device to access the modules online, enabling you to study from anywhere at any time. Study at your own pace with no schedules or deadlines to adhere to. Be rewarded with an industry recognised certification on successful completion (this is not recognised by REPs). Take advantage of online support during your studies. Be confident in your abilities and knowledge as a fitness instructor or personal trainer.   Course Modules Module 1 : Beginning a Career in the Fitness Industry Module 2 : Anatomy - The Skeleton Module 3 : Anatomy - Cardiovascular System Module 4 : Anatomy - Muscles and Somatotypes Module 5 : Anatomy - The Nervous System Module 6 : Anatomy - The Joints Module 7 : Obesity & Diabetes Module 8 : Diet and Fitness Module 9 : Collecting & Analysing Nutritional Information & Nutritional Goal Setting Module 10 : Encouraging Clients to Incorporate Activity into their Lifestyle & Understanding of Health Benefits Module 11 : The Effects of Exercise on the Body Module 12 : How to Safely Monitor Exercise Intensity Module 13 : GP and Exercise Referral Module 14 : Preparing Fitness Plans for Clients Module 15: Stretching Fitness Module 16: Fitness Training for Disabled People Module 17: Group Personal Training Module 18: Gym Exercising - Planning and Instructing Module 19: An In Depth Look at Personal Training Module 20: Outdoor Fitness Module 21: Children - Fitness and Diet Module 22: Yoga Instructing Module 23: Pilates Instructor Module 24: Understanding Emergency Procedures in a Fitness Environment Module 25: Understanding & Controlling Risks in a Fitness Environment Module 26: Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Module 27: Setting up your own Fitness or Personal Training business Module 29: Finance Module 30: Insurance and Tax Module 31: Marketing Yourself as a Personal Trainer Module 32: Health and Safety   Course Duration: 16hours

In this practical and engaging workshop there is input on building an effective team around a child, problem solving as a team, improving communication and handling conflict. Communication with parents, problem solving and collaborating is explored. Empathy with parents who are ‘labelled’ is encouraged. Course Category Parents and Carers Description In this practical and engaging workshop there is input on building an effective team around a child, problem solving as a team, improving communication and handling conflict. Communication with parents, problem solving and collaborating is explored. Empathy with parents who are ‘labelled’ is encouraged. A key aspect of this day is ‘reframing’ how we think about the most difficult, hard to work with parents who attract many labels. Participants soon discover that they are more similar than they realise to those labelled ‘others’. The day gives those present opportunities to reflect on their attitudes and practice in relation to parents who are different. Practical ideas for joint problem solving and active engagement are fully explored. Testimonials “Made me more aware of how to approach parents and carers” “It (the conference) couldn’t have been improved. All the speakers were good” “I’ll have a more positive approach to welcoming people” “It will encourage us as practitioners to listen and think a little more. Learning Objectives Increased confidence in working with parents Access to a wider range of practical and thoughtful strategies when collaborating with parents and carers Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of disabled children in collaboration with parents and carers Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards parents with a focus on labelling and stigmatisation New skills and processes to make joint work successful Who Is It For ? Early Years and School based Practitioners Children Centre Staff Heads and Deputies SENCOs Advanced Skills Teachers Primary and secondary teachers Local Authority Support Services Social Workers Health Workers Course Content The course answers the questions: Why is this parent impossible to work with? Where do I begin to communicate with some parents? How can I collaborate with parents and carers to include high profile children or young people? Best delivered over the course of a full day we will cover: The importance of WELCOME Labelling and reframing: Setting the tone: Reframing language to describe parents Providing parents with insights about children’s behaviour using stories Circle of Courage as applied to parents Circles of Support The Intentional Building of Relationships Not doing it alone – The Importance of Teams in developing inclusive practice Problem solving: Circles of Adults/Solution Circles Community Guides If you liked this you may like: COMMUNITY CIRCLES

Are you willing to know more essential requirements of the job safely in the workplace? Then Guide to Workplace Adjustment is perfect for you. Workplace adjustments are changes to the work environment that allow people with disability to work safely and productively. In short, these are anything you need doing to make sure you are not disadvantaged at work. From small tweaks to your contract, changing admin and procedural details, etc. are included in workplace adjustments. It is responsible to make sure that nothing interrupts you in the workplace. Initially, the course begins with the introduction of workplace adjustment, following that, you will learn about managing work pressure and maintaining balance in the workplace. Additionally, you will be introduced to change management, different levels of change management and how to deal with it. The aims of workplace adjustments are to make sure that, a disabled employee has the same access and right to everything that is included in doing and keeping a job as a non-disabled employee. It also makes sure that you have equal opportunity in recruitment processes, promotion, ongoing progress and so on. Learning Outcomes: Approve that there are no normal or abnormal paths of responding to change, nevertheless, we have to begin it from where we are., Learn that change is not something to be scared of and halted but as a crucial component of the world to be granted. Réalisé that adjusting to change is attitudinal rather than technical Change is something that does not belong to the intellectual fact but it hints at what you are. Identify that before we can encounter the way things will be, we may undergo a system of grieving, and let the things go in their usual way View change as chance for self-motivation and inventing newer ideas Figure out plans for assisting change to be approved and executed at the workplace Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Guide to Workplace Adjustment is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Guide to Workplace Adjustment is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Module : 1 Under Pressure! 00:15:00 Getting to the Heart of the Matter 00:20:00 Emotional Intelligence 00:30:00 Coping Toolkit 00:15:00 Getting Organized 00:16:00 Module : 2 What is Change? 00:30:00 The Change Cycle 00:30:00 The Human Reaction to Change 00:15:00 The Pace of Change 00:30:00 The Four Room Apartment 00:15:00 Dealing with Resistance 00:15:00 Adapting to Change 00:15:00 Strategies for Dealing with Anger 00:30:00 Managing Stress 00:45:00 Module : 3 What is Workplace Politics? 00:15:00 Lessons from Social and Emotional Intelligence 00:30:00 Self-Awareness 00:15:00 Self-Management 00:15:00 Social Awareness 00:15:00 Good Relationship Skills 00:30:00 Responsible Decision Making 00:30:00 Creating Your Workplace Philosophy 00:05:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00