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The Learning Place

the learning place

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Portsmouth

We are part of Portsmouth City Councils Employment, Learning and Skills service. We are fully externally funded with the main source of funding being the contribution which comes through our contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) which we seek to supplement though other sources, such as The Good Things Foundations UK Online Centres. This means that we are able to provide certain courses free of charge, others at heavily subsidised rates and offer reduced fees for those on means tested benefits – see our Curriculum Strategy and Fees Policy for more information. We operate from our purpose built centre; The Learning Place, 6 Derby Road, North End, in Nelson ward and you are welcome to drop-in and see us to find out more. The centre core opening times are 9.00 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and to 15.45 Fridays. Our aim is to provide high quality learning experiences for adults living and working in and around Portsmouth. All teaching staff are trained to teach adults, with appropriate additional subject specialism qualifications and are required to complete annual training / professional development. We understand that for some, learning supports leisure and for others it builds capacity and skills, enabling them to get back to work, take a greater role in their community or better support their childrens learning. We therefore try to provide a responsive programme which maximises access to community learning for adults, bringing new opportunities and improving lives, whatever people’s circumstances, such as: Qualification based courses supporting readiness to work / employability including: Functional Skills English, maths and ICT from entry levels up to level 2 Food Safety in Catering Apprenticeships for those aged 16+ New accredited courses are being run regularly. See the accredited courses tab for more information Community Learning programmes including: Computers and internet Family Learning and Parenting, including English and maths Community / non-accredited ESOL Introduction to Functional Skills English and maths Arts and Crafts Cookery Health and Wellbeing (e.g. confidence building, relaxation and stress busting) Improve Your Skills (e.g. CV Writing, Employability Support) If you are not able to find a course you are looking for on our website do please get in touch with us. The programme is subject to change and some courses with certain eligibility requirements are not always advertised on our website. We only have a limited budget but we do look to prioritise its use to meet identified demand, so tell us what you would like to learn and why! Many of our programmes can also be delivered in a range of venues, so if you represent a community or organisation and are interested in hosting some courses, let us know that too! In addition to the courses we deliver, a small proportion of our funding is allocated to enable quality contracted providers to be engaged, through a robust procurement process, resulting in a broader community reach. In 2021/22 our current key areas for development are: Work readiness, pre-employment skills including increased business / employer links internally and externally, to particularly support the ongoing development of Apprenticeship programmes. Digital inclusion: continuing to offer IT provision and seeking to use innovative solutions to support those who remain digitally excluded to engage with computers and the internet Health and Wellbeing: further developing the increasingly well documented links between learning, health and wellbeing. Confident and Resilient Learners: To support learners to achieve, progress and identify their next steps.

Lincoln Castle Academy

lincoln castle academy

Lincolnshire,

I am both incredibly proud and profoundly delighted to be able to offer you a warm welcome to Lincoln Castle Academy. We know that the website is the first point of call for many people new to the academy and a regular destination for those who work with us more closely. As a consequence, we want this to be a friendly and informative site which gives visitors detailed information about us in an appealing, interesting and exciting way. We also hope the site keeps you up to date with the latest news and events from the academy. We are unashamedly focused on the educational outcomes of our students and deem that our students deserve to achieve the very best grades that they are capable of. We believe that this is the whole point of running a great school and we are exceedingly proud that we achieve this by taking a truly child-centred approach. Our students are the most important people in our building! We are keen for everyone to understand our vision: “We seek to inspire greatness in every child and to equip them with the academic achievements, life skills and personal attributes to lead happy, safe, successful lives.” In addition to our core business, there are also endless opportunities to learn, develop, make new friends and have fun through extra-curricular activities. We have a strong sporting ethos, and there are many different sports offered throughout the year. In addition to this, we offer extra-curricular opportunities in many other areas through our Involve and Achieve programs. I hope you already share or will come to share, my belief that Lincoln Castle Academy is an exceptional place to attend as a student or to work in as an adult. I feel extremely privileged to be the Principal and hope our website will help you to find out more about us.

Edulink International Co

edulink international co

England

This company was established in 2005 to facilitate the exchange of students, teachers and ideas between universities in the U.K. and China. We can help with all aspects of the student application process and facilitate the introduction of U.K. Lecturers, in a wide range of disciplines, to posts in Chinese Universities. Our expertise is in the establishment and maintenance of China's M.o.E. approved link programs. Our Services extend to Include other Countries. Please contact us to find out more. In addition, We can train International Students for study in the U.K. (e.g. A' levels, Access, and Oxbridge Entrance). We can help with all aspects of the application process; visas, application forms, English tests, Entrance tests and accommodation. We provide courses in English Training (I.E.L.T.s) Cultural Awareness, Study techniques and Chinese Culture, including Mandarin. Edulink International can help anyone with a wish to Study in the U.K. and we can help to place you in any University, even one of Top UK universities in the Russell Group. We can also help you to study at some of the or any one of an array of highly regarded UK Universities, with excellent teaching programs. We have cooperation links with a number of these Universities, listed below U.K. Universities we have helped establish programs Arts University of Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, England Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales Bucks New University, High-Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England Chester University, Parkgate Rd., Chester, England Coventry University, Coventry, England Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England Hull University, Hull, England Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England Northampton University, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, England Reading University, Reading, England Staffordshire University, Stoke on Trent, England University of Wolverhampton , Wulfruna St., Wolverhampton, England Chinese Universities Associated with Edulink International Chang'an University, Hangtian Ave., Xi'an, China Henan University of Technology, Henan, China Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, China Henan Finance and Law University, Henan, China Langfang Normal University, Hebei, China Xi'An University of Posts and Telecommunications, Xi'An, China Xi'An University of Science and Technology, Xi'An, China Tangshan Normal University, Tangshan, China

Dance Factory Bristol

dance factory bristol

What makes us different? Small classes so you learn more No rotation of partners for those who want to stay dancing and learning just with their partner or friend Short courses so you don’t need to commit for too long Follow on classes that help you progress Choreography that gives you the basics but with some ‘Strictly’ style moves from lesson one! Catch up lessons offered if needed as part of your course fee Dance Factory Bristol is run by Michele Webber, an experienced dancer and dance coach. She has competed at a national level and danced internationally also teaching in Amsterdam for 4 years. She is a qualified teacher with many years of coaching, performing and competing experience behind her. Michele is also proud to coach the Bristol University ballroom and latin team and has recently partnered Brian Fortuna in a high profile beginners DVD that Is sold in the UK and the U.S. There is a team of coaches that can cover many dance styles including ballroom and latin, hip hop and Street, Bollywood, cheer leading, disco, jazz and dancexercise. Dance can be great fun, provide a wonderful exercise opportunity and can help anyone escape the stressesof everyday! Dance lessons and dance classes are comfortable and informal but focused on people achieving their potential and getting maximum value for money. We are flexible in our approach and will always go out of our way to make sure you enjoy your learning experience To find out more about our classes click here… What makes our dance coaches special? Some of them are still performing so our teaching is current and up to date. All of them are passionate about delivering the best possible learning experience for you. The steps are thought through carefully to ensure that you learn moves that you can use when you get the chance to dance plus some that are more flamboyant and stretch you a little!

College of Integrated Chinese Medicine

college of integrated chinese medicine

Welcome to College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. We’re delighted you’ve chosen to find out more about the hugely rewarding and growing profession of acupuncture. At CICM we teach an integrated style of five element constitutional acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine to enable our graduates to confidently and effectively treat a wide range of conditions affecting the body, mind and spirit. Gain your BSc (Hons) in acupuncture to embark on a rewarding career with meaning and purpose, making a difference to the health and wellness of your patients Join the largest acupuncture college in the UK, established in 1993 with 25 years of teaching excellence and over 1500 graduates Enjoy an interactive, practical and comprehensive course, fully accredited by the BAAB (British Acupuncture Accreditation Board) with over 400 hrs of clinical experience Take advantage of our flexible study and finance plans to fit around your busy work and family life Become part of a vibrant, supportive and warm student community with like-minded and passionate peers and teachers We believe that our student-centred approach and our commitment to teaching excellence is what creates such high student satisfaction rates and means that 98% of our graduates remain in fulfilling practices one year on. We’re really proud that our strong reputation has allowed us to welcome students from all over the UK and Europe, often through recommendation and referral from fellow acupuncturists. We know that our student’s lives are often full with work and family, so we offer flexible 3-year full time courses either over weekends or on weekdays which lead to a BSc (Hons) in acupuncture validated by University College of Osteopathy. We also have financing plans and eligible students can apply for student and maintenance loans. All our tutors are experienced acupuncturists and passionate teachers, committed to helping you realise your potential and training you to be part of a hugely re

Leeds Recovery College

leeds recovery college

Yorkshire

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist services across York, the Yorkshire and Humber region, and some highly specialised national services. Our vision is to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. This means supporting our service users and carers, our staff and the communities we serve to live healthy and fulfilling lives where we can all achieve our personal and professional goals, and live free from stigma and discrimination. We are an NHS foundation trust. That means: we have some freedoms to decide locally how to meet our obligations we are accountable to local people, who can become members and governors we are authorised and monitored by NHS Improvement, who support us and hold us to account We provide services for people experiencing a mental health crisis that requires urgent assessment and treatment. This may be someone’s first experience of mental health distress or a relapse of an existing mental illness. We offer services to people who need support and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, from depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, to dementia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and personality disorders. Find out more about the services we offer. We support people living with issues such as addictions, eating disorders, or physical problems with psychological causes, and those needing the support of our gender identity service. Our Trust provides assessment and diagnosis of people of all intellectual ability, who may have autism. We offer community, supported living and inpatient care to people with a learning disability, who can present with challenging behaviour or complex physical health needs. We offer services across the region, and in a variety of locations, including inpatient children’s services in York, deaf children’s services across northern England, and secure services for Leeds and York.

St Edward's School Cheltenham

st edward's school cheltenham

About St Edward’s, Cheltenham A wealth of opportunity exists for your child at St Edward’s, Cheltenham. We teach that there is no ceiling to potential, focussing on the individual needs of each and every pupil, and valuing their unique gifts and talents. Situated on two sites, both located in the heart of Cheltenham and approximately five minutes from each other, St Edward’s is the only Independent Day School in Cheltenham providing education for pupils aged 1 to 18. This means that we can offer a unique learning experience, where every day is different. Set in over 40 acres of grounds, with a range of creative and sporting facilities to enrich our academic provision, together our two Schools offer a strong and vibrant school community, based on Christian values, in which all children can thrive. We have high expectations of all members of our School community from Kindergarten, to Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form. Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allows our pupils to flourish. Our small class sizes mean that our teachers really know pupils as individuals and can provide tailored support to maximise achievement. Our School motto means to strive for the best and that is exactly what we want for all our students. We encourage our pupils to become fully involved in all aspects of school life, offering an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs, sporting and cultural activities. It is important to us that our pupils are challenged to step outside of their ‘comfort zone’ and realise that they can achieve beyond their perceived potential. Most importantly, our aim is to provide an education that will last a lifetime and enable our pupils to develop into happy, confident, resilient, compassionate, and aspirational individuals who are ready to become positive and life-long contributors to society. We invite you to visit us to find out more.

Homefield College

homefield college

Loughborough

I am fortunate enough to be the Principal of Homefield College and am delighted that you have found your way to our website to explore the many opportunities that the College provides to support people with learning difficulties and / or disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Homefield College was founded in 1987 as a long-term residential provision for people with learning and communication difficulties. We have since expanded our offering with specialist further education and training, supporting both part-time and full-time day and residential students. The College now offers a range of individualised vocational education programmes based within local communities. All programmes are tailored to the needs of each individual with the starting point being that they feel safe in the environment that they are in. Once this is achieved it allows our staff to work with them to develop and improve their skills to enable them to live more independently once they leave the College. You will see on the website details of the activities that we provide which put together make up a study programme. Our education provision is based upon our belief that young people achieve through experience and this is reflected in the activities provided in our programmes. Students will undertake work experience and we hope that for some of them this will lead to a supported internship. Beyond the education provision, we also offer residential experiences for those who would like to further develop their independent living skills and this can often provide a period of respite for the student’s family. Homefield also provides a range of services for those who remain as part of our lifelong learning provision. These include: long-term residential care, supported work experiences, day services and community enterprises. If you would like to find out more as to how we can support and work with people with a learning difficulty and / or disability and with their families please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Big White Shed

big white shed

Morecambe

Big White Shed opened its doors in 2015 to support the completion of projects by helping find those missing 'bits' needed for a successful outcome. Initially an idea brought about by the frustration of finding a publisher for her novel, founder Anne Holloway decided to do it herself! Tired of waiting for someone to publish her book and spurred on by positive comments from those who had read it, and the success of other authors who had taken control for themselves, she decided to do the same and set up a small press. Drawing on contacts made over the years, she managed the production of the novel from editing, designing, print sourcing and type setting through to marketing and managing sales. She had to buy in services, trade expertise, ask favours, and more importantly than that, was propelled forward by the belief of others in what she was doing. The success of the project made her determined to support others in 'doing it themselves'. As well as first hand experience of small-scale publishing, she has expertise in coaching and mentoring, writing, editing, performing, teaching and sales management. She has a strong track record in the retail and entertainments industries, has set up and run small organisations, was co-director of East Midlands poetry collective Mouthy Poets for 6 years, Creative Director of Nottingham Poetry Festival in 2021 and 2022 and writes and performs her own work. You can find out more about her on her website. Big White Shed is a place to seek advice and tools, trade expertise and ideas in order to complete a creative project - a virtual meeting place for people who want to get a job done and the people who can help achieve that. In the shed, we will think through what you have in mind, and help make it a reality. Big White Shed acts as an enabling partner.