173 Educators providing Courses

cultivating learning and nature cic

We are passionate about enaging people of all ages in ecological issues, natural history and wildlife. We run Community Events such as Moth Breakfasts (opposite) and Community Mothing and have run courses for schools, youth groups, community organisations and home schoolers. We have a multitude of illustrated talks which have gone down a storm at local gardening clubs and Women’s Institutes. We even appeared as a guest lecturer at Birmingham University – examples are listed here The Nomadic Museum of Natural History is a combination of street theatre and education tool. Formulated out of an idea of a ‘Cabinet of Curiosity’ and the plethora of natural history items in our house it slowly became a 1m long transportable natural history museum. We have since taken in all over the country to festivals, events and private functions. For more detail click here Environmental Consultancy Our resident ecologist Tim has carried out a wide number of projects over the years. Primarily a botanist he has developed skills as an all round naturalist. He has been commissioned on work involving Newt and reptile relocation and survey work at Moredon Park, Swindon Bat monitoring on the Bats in Churches project, Herefordshire Meadow restoration projects in Peterchurch, Herefordshire Badger mitigation work at Snodhill Castle, Herefordshire A summary of his skills is available here Teaching Trees For over 20 years, Teaching Trees been connecting schools with local woodlands across England and Wales. We have been employed to run the programme for Herefordshire and Worcestershire which we have done since 2017. It is funded by the Royal Forestry Society and aims to connect children to woodlands and get them to understand the trees, wildlife and production of timber that are essential for all our health. For more details please visit their website. Traditional Crafts We can offer a range of traditional and modern crafts. However we are experts at introducing people to Wool craft and tour the country as the Woolly Circus. All aspects of wool are covered: wet felting, needle felting, weaving, spinning and preperarion of fleeces. We also offer Green Woodworking courses which include Whittling to make spoons and other items from greenwood with axe, knife and crook knife. We are adept at many crafts and in the past have run workshops in knotwork, origami, willow weaving, pewter smithing with cuttlefish, sewing, leatherwork, stone age craft, decoupage and home made toileteries. We are available to run craft activities at festivals, events, parties and groups. Past events we have run workshops at have been: Green Man Festival Folk by the Oak Festival Larmer Tree Frestival Lakefest Spring Greens Hellens Manor The Big Skill Community Christmas Wreath Making in Peterchurch Christmas Fairs and school events Stag and Hen dos Gardening We take a holistic view to gardening with looking and observing wildlife being key to what we do. ClaN have helped to deliver gardening in schools as well as offering advice and design Our resident ecologist, Tim, can help you run a bioblitz in your garden or grounds to see what unexpected creatures you can find We also offer evening moth surveys or moth breakfasts. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover some of the wonderful moths we have in this country….prepare to be amazed!

chadderton learning and development centre

the learning and employment centre

The Learning and Employment Centre is Nationally Accredited Education and Training The Learning and Employment Centre is accredited by two of the leading education and training qualifications awarding bodies bodies Edexel and EDI which means the institution carries a high level of accreditation as and education and training center in the United Kingdom. Most of our course qualifications are provided by these awarding bodies and therefore are Internationally Recognised.

global learning and development (uk)

Global Learning and Development UK (GLAD-UK) is a private consulting company established in the United Kingdom as an Education Service Provider operating from the UK with offices in the following countries/cities: Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja, Ilorin, Offa, Abeokuta, Akure, Ado-Ekiti), Ghana (Accra), Sierra Leone (Freetown), Uganda (Kampala), Kenya (Nairobi), Jamaica (Kingston), and USA (New Jersey and Maryland). We have working affiliation with several institutions in Nigeria including Tower Polytechnic, Global College of Social Work & Development, Global Learning & Development Academy (GLAD Academy), Institute of Social Work of Nigeria (College of Social Work), Federal College of Dental Technology & Therapy, Institute of Development Administration of Nigeria, Nigerian College of Cost Management, ADRAC Professional Services Limited, King’s Crown Business School, ADRAC Business School, and many others. We serve clients at every level of their organization, whether as a trusted advisor to top management or as a hands-on coach.

beacon learning and performance ltd

Beacon Learning and Performance - Leading the way to Mental Health Friendly Cities. Working with HR or Training Managers around the Midlands (Lichfield, Burton, Cannock, Rugeley and Tamworth) to increase mental health awareness and provide MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) training to their employees. By educating and teaching simple tools and techniques to your workforce it will enable and give them confidence to talk openly about their mental health. This in turn will reduce the stigma associated with mental ill health, decrease both absenteeism and presenteeism and enable people to be more productive and thrive at work. With over 15 years of experience in training, coaching and business management I understand the need for training to show a return on investment. I have enjoyed working with a variety of people and within a number of successful teams to achieve tangible business outcomes. Often described as enthusiastic and motivational, I can adapt my personality and communication to encourage the best out of people. Being accredited as a Licensed Practitioner in the personality profiling tool Insights Discovery, I understand the need to flex my style according to individual needs and also use this knowledge to help managers improve team effectiveness.

salvas learning and consultancy ltd

the learning and training academy

The Learning and Training Academy’s Vision is to be the leader, in training that changes lives, by using innovative services and working practices. The mission of The Learning and Training Academy is to offer our students and associates a fair and respected learning and training experience.

beeches learning and development trust

Burnham Grammar School’s aim is for every individual student to ‘Embrace Challenge’ on their journey to academic and personal success. This success is delivered through our school aims, which are reflected in our homepage images. All students will be: Responsible Learners; Prepared for the Future; Happy Healthy and Safe; Caring Individuals and Active Citizens. We have a reputation for the pursuit of excellence, and students and staff are proud of our success at GCSE and A level. “outcomes for pupils have improved significantly over time and the school is popular and oversubscribed” Ofsted February 2017 We are a caring school where good relationships are fostered and every student is valued. We get to know our students as individuals to personalise the support they need to fulfil their potential. “In class, the learning atmosphere is very positive and pupils are confident, self-motivated, keen to learn and not afraid to make mistakes. They exemplify the school’s motto of ‘embracing challenge’.” Ofsted February 2017 Our friendly but purposeful environment produces well-rounded individuals and exam success. We expect our students to embrace the unique opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger students and participate in the wide range of sporting, arts and charity events. “The personal and social aspect of the curriculum is particularly strong and helps pupils to stay safe, prepare for examinations and to become responsible citizens…. Pupils appreciate the range of extra-curricular opportunities to help them to develop their wider skills.” Ofsted February 2017 We have active industrial corporate partners to extend and enrich our curriculum, provide training and employment opportunities and to help our students to make the right decisions about their futures. We want our students to be excited by and enjoy each day and to leave us with the enthusiasm, knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to confidently and responsibly take their places in the world. Burnham Grammar School is an idyllic learning community where the relationships and teamwork provide the support and reassurance for our students to strive to be their very best. We are holders of Investors In People Gold award and a south of England IIP Champion and finalist for Gold Employer of the Year.

communities lifelong learning and employability

We work with young people, adults, families and community organisations to improve skills for learning, life and work. We engage with people through: youth work, adult learning, family learning, vocational training, employment support, work experience, and capacity building.

national learning and work institute

The independent policy, research and development organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion.Working with partners, we inspire people to learn and help transform people’s experiences of learning and employment. What we do benefits individuals, families, communities and the wider economy. We want everyone to have an opportunity to realise their ambitions and potential in learning, work and throughout life. We believe a better skilled workforce, in better paid jobs, is good for business, good for the economy, and good for society. We want learning and work to count. Our vision is for a prosperous and fair society in which learning and work provide opportunities for everyone to realise their potential and ambitions throughout life. Our priority areas are: Lifelong learning Employment and social security Essential and life skills Pay, progression and job security Apprenticeships and technical education Social justice and inclusion