Inspire Learning Prospectus 2019-20 by Inspire

INSPIRE LEARNING NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: Learning Prospectus 2019/20

Who We Are Inspire Learning delivers a range of services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). We’re part of Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries which is a Community Benefit Society. Our mission is to inspire people to read, learn and enjoy culture. We are dedicated to helping people to be the best they can be. Inspire manages Nottinghamshire Libraries, learning, archives and several cultural services. Our services for schools include Instrumental Music Teaching and the Education Library Service. Inspire Learning delivers educational services for the whole community, enabling Nottinghamshire residents to develop their skills by following courses tailored to meet their needs. We’re an accredited centre for:

Inspiring future success! We’re really excited to be a delivery partner in a new project called Miner2Major. Miner2Major is a 5 year landscape partnership scheme. The scheme will reconnect Sherwood Forest’s sense of place, its ancient woodlands, heartlands and cultural heritage by inspiring future success for the people of Nottinghamshire from legends of the past. Read more on page 31.

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Learning Journey Level 7

Level 8 • NVQ Level 7 • Vocational Qualifications Level 7 • Master’s Degree • Postgraduate Certificate & Diplomas • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

• Vocational Qualifications Level 8 • Doctoral Degrees (PHD)

Level 6 • NVQ Level 6 • Vocational Qualifications Level 6 • Bachelor's Degrees with honours • Bachelor’s Degrees • Graduate Certificate & Diploma

Level 4

Level 5

• NVQ Level 4 • Vocational Qualifications Level 4 • Higher National Certificate (HNC) • Certificate of Higher Education (Cert Ed)

Level 3

• NVQ Level 5 • Vocational Qualifications Level 5 • Higher National Certificate & Diploma (HNC/HND) • Foundation Degrees • Diplomas in Higher Education (dipHE)

Level 2

• NVQ Level 3 • Vocational Qualifications Level 3 • GCSE AS & A Levels • Advanced Diplomas

• NVQ, Vocational Qualifications & Functional Skills Level 2 • GCSE Grade A*–C / 4–9 • Intermediate Diplomas

Level 1 ENTRY LEVEL • Entry level certificates & Functional Skills

• NVQ, Vocational Qualifications & Functional Skills Level 1 • GCSE Grade D–G / 1–3 • Foundation Diplomas

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Where Can I Learn? We have courses for everyone aged 16 to 60+. We have many venues conveniently located across Nottinghamshire, including 60 libraries, 9 study bases, and a range of community venues allowing you to learn locally. Please visit your local library or see our website for details inspireculture.org.uk/learning

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ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS IN YOUR OWN TIME Our flexible, online programmes will support you to learn new skills and gain qualifications that help you to take the next step in work and life – through computer based learning. You’ll learn at times and locations to suit you and you can choose from: • Employability Skills Level 2 – a range of units available • Maths, English and ICT Functional Skills, up to Level 2 If you do not have access to a computer, we can loan you one! Find out more:

Call 01623 476 830 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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Getting You Back into Work The Building Better Opportunities Towards Work programme benefits people of all ages across Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood, and Ollerton districts who are unemployed and interested in getting back into work, education or training. Participants are supported by a Work Coach and Job Broker to develop an action plan, to help them achieve their job goals. Towards Work offers personalised and tailored solutions to support an individual's journey to personal progression and employment. The project links individuals with specialist local support and continued in-work services, resulting in job retention. The project can help people obtain industry-standard training, for example, SIA Door Supervisor qualification and as a result has seen several people receive offers of full-time employment. If you’d like to change your current situation, then contact the Building Better Opportunities team who will help you make a positive a difference to your future. Get in touch: 07850 503 148 | BBO@inspireculture.org.uk

CASE STUDY: This is what past participants have said... “It’s given me a massive career opportunity which, having come out of the army, I wouldn’t have had without help from the team.”

Inspire are the Towards Work Disability Delivery Partner in the programme, covering Greater Nottingham, Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood, and Mansfield and Ashfield, helping people with health issues, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities. For more information or to enrol, contact our friendly team on 01623 476 830 or email learning@ inspireculture.org.uk

“Absolutely Fantastic! Brilliant! It’s changed my life around and got me into a job I know I’ll enjoy doing.”

“The team have helped a lot by helping me get the training I needed to look at a different career and find the job I want.”

Contact: 01623 677 200 | learning@inspireculture.org.uk | inspireculture.org.uk/learning

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Courses for People with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities We offer courses for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities (LLDD) and people who have mental health or other related needs. We are also able to offer bespoke courses to pre-existing groups across Nottinghamshire. All our LLDD courses are for learners aged 19+ and are fully funded, so there is no charge to the individual or organisation. Through a range of subjects, our courses are designed to: • Promote social inclusion • Increase confidence • Enhance employability skills • Develop relationships • Improve health and wellbeing We can also offer learners the opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

WE OFFER TASTER SESSIONS A taster session can be arranged to ensure the content is suitable and meets the needs of the learners. Contact us on 01623 677 200 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk if your group or centre is interested in working with Inspire Learning. Contact: 01623 677 200 | learning@inspireculture.org.uk | inspireculture.org.uk/learning

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16-24 Year Olds Study Programmes

All learners will receive:

If you’re aged 16-24, and not sure what your next steps are, then get in touch with our team at Inspire Learning. Our programmes for 16-24 year olds prepare you not only for the world of work and further education, but for life.

• A bursary of up to £20 a week

• Learn from tutors who really care about your progress and wellbeing

• Individualised help and support to reach realistic but challenging targets

• Improve your English and Maths • Gain employability skills on community and work placements • Get to know people with similar experiences, interests and goals and make new friends • Go on fun, educational trips • Volunteer for local projects to make a positive difference • Build your confidence by improving interpersonal skills

BE CAREER READY! AIM Awards in Employability and Personal and Social Development Level 1 and 2 These awards encourage the development of values and personal attributes which contribute to success in the workplace, and support you to become career ready, as well as emotionally, socially and physically healthy. You’ll cover topics such as healthy living, interpersonal skills, stress management, emotional resilience, career planning, health and safety in the workplace, and assertiveness and decision making.

Earn as you learn!

• Help with travel expenses

For more information or to enrol, contact our friendly team on 01623 476 830 or email learning@ inspireculture.org.uk

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City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry If you’re interested in working in the food and drink industry this study programme could be for you! It could be the start of a career as a chef, kitchen assistant, waiting staff or hotel receptionist. You don’t need any experience or qualifications to join and you’ll cover subjects such as customer service, serving food and drink, using kitchen equipment, food preparation, and food safety.

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services This study programme is a natural progression from the Level 1 Hospitality course. Many of our learners make this their next step. Open to those who hold a Level 1 qualification in Hospitality or with experience in the industry you’ll work in a purpose built commercial kitchen learning culinary knife skills, cutting techniques and create complex meals from scratch.

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City & Guilds: IT User Skills Level 1 and 2 Develop your existing IT knowledge and learn new skills using word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software. You can also boost your CV and career opportunities with a work-related qualification. You’ll benefit from a supportive, relaxed learning environment working with engaging and relevant content using interactive teaching methods.

AIM Awards Level 1 and 2 Bricklaying and Construction Interested in pursuing a career in construction? Our courses at Eastbourne House, Sutton-in-Ashfield, could provide you with your first steps into the industry. You’ll learn the mandatory health and safety requirements for all those working in the industry; brickwork and trowel skills; the basic principles of brickwork construction, setting out, building level, plumb and to gauge; building half brick wide walls, one brick wide walls, cavity walls and block walling.

AIM Awards Level 1 and 2 Carpentry and Joinery Want to learn carpentry and joinery, and progress a career in this vocation? Many of our learners have moved on from us to achieve work within the industry having acquired skills and knowledge in health and safety, hand tools, basic joinery processes, and fixings and materials. 10

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AIM Awards Level 1 and 2 Painting and Decorating Our well established programme at Eastbourne House, Sutton-in-Ashfield, provides you with your first steps into a career in painting and decorating. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cover health and safety, and good practice in the workplace, good housekeeping, decorating preparation, how to remove defects in walls and woodwork, how to apply varying paint finishes with different types of paint, basic wallpapering both on walls and ceilings and how to finish work to a high standard from scratch. For more information or to enrol, contact our friendly team on 01623 476 830 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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City & Guilds Health and Social Care Level 1

City & Guilds Health and Social Care Level 2

Our level 1 Health and Social Care programme introduces learners to the sector by exploring the range of roles, provisions and personal qualities needed.

As part of our Level 2 programme you’ll work towards a Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of main topics relevant to working in the sector.

You’ll build an awareness of the protection of vulnerable adults and the safeguarding of children, and look at the policies and procedures that are in place to support this.

Topics include duty of care, communication, personal development, diversity, equality and inclusion, safeguarding, the role of the social care worker, person-centred approaches, health and safety, and handling information.

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GCSEs and Functional Skills in English and Maths Employers are looking for candidates with qualifications in English and Maths, and the underpinning skills that these give so they can be sure you can operate with confidence in a working environment – this is why English and Maths are a key part of all our programmes.

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Kaycie McCarthy Traineeship “I joined Inspire because I wasn’t ready to go to a large college. I started on a Personal and Social Development course, moved to a Health and Social Care course and then a Traineeship. Throughout my time with Inspire, my confidence has increased so much and my anxiety is a lot better. I have even passed my Functional Skills Maths and English. The staff are so helpful and you can talk to them at any time, even during breaks and lunchtimes. Thanks to the confidence I gained from my Traineeship, I have now secured an Apprenticeship in a nursery!” For more information or to enrol, contact our friendly team on 01623 476 830 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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CASE STUDY: HANNAH JAMES Level 2 Hospitality Services

“It has helped me learn a lot of new things and has been a great experience.”

“I started my Level 2 Catering Course here at Inspire last September. It has helped me learn a lot of new things and has been a great experience. All the staff are very welcoming and approachable and are happy to help with any issues. The building is also cosy and welcoming and there’s always plenty to do during lunchtimes and breaks. Thanks to Inspire, I’ve also gained good work experience with the RSPB at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Café. I’ve really enjoyed learning new things as a Barista. I’ve been serving customers, making drinks, cleaning and learning till work. In the future I hope to go in to management in the hospitality and catering sector.”

Traineeships A Traineeship is a programme for young people aged 16-24 who want to spend less time in the classroom and more time in the workplace. Designed to help you gain the vital experience and skills needed to improve your chances of getting an apprenticeship or employment, Traineeships can last up to 6 months and include: • Work preparation and employability training provided by us at one of our 9 bases. • An English or maths qualification (even if you’ve already gained a C or a 4, you can still work towards Functional Skills to add extra value to your CV). • A high quality work experience placement with an employer. Inspire have a number of established employers who offer opportunities to our young people each year. You’ll also cover Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and British Values, which are vital in the modern workplace. At the end of the Traineeship, you’ll be guaranteed a job interview at the workplace if a role becomes available, or an exit interview together with support from your tutor to help you secure an apprenticeship or a position with another employer. For more information or to enrol, contact our friendly team on 01623 476 830 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk

DID YOU KNOW Did you know that Inspire Learning also offer a range of apprenticeships for those in employment aged 16 and over? See page 29 for more details! 14

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Supported Internships Supported Internships are Study Programmes which can last up to a year. The most important element of a supported internship is that the majority of your learning and experience takes place in the workplace rather than the classroom. You’ll be doing real work with a real employer carefully chosen by us with your input. You’ll also be able to improve your maths, English and ICT skills in a way that relates to work and is tailored especially for you.

Access All Areas (AAA) programme Our AAA programme was created to help young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to improve their skills and independence. On the programme, you’re encouraged, supported and trained to take control of your own life and create a pathway forwards by following our tailored programmes. Many subjects are covered throughout the year including personal and emotional resilience, discrimination at work, work placements, building confidence and self-esteem, independent living skills, and health and safety.

“I LOVE INSPIRE LEARNING's AAA COURSE... STAFF ARE MUCH FRIENDLIER THAN LARGER COLLEGES...”

JOANNE, SARALEE's Mum SAYS...

SaRALEE's STORY:

“Inspire has changed Saralee. She is calmer, she can now talk to adults about her problems and her behaviour has changed a lot. She meets up with her friends after college and she would have never done that before. I want to say thank you to the brilliant staff. They have so much time for my daughter and they listen to me too.”

“I love my AAA course because it is a lot smaller, safer and the staff are much friendlier than larger colleges. I really enjoy the social side and meeting new friends — I feel like we are a huge family. I used to be shy and quiet. My confidence has increased so much. I now even volunteer once a week at a local church to help run their toddler group.” 15

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Community and Family Learning Courses

FREE

courses if you’re in receipt of certain benefits! See page 25 for details.

We understand that studying towards a formal qualification isn’t for everyone and our Community and Family Learning Courses are designed with this in mind. They’re for everyone aged 19+ and the great thing is you don’t need any prior skills or qualifications to sign up. The courses are also FREE if you’re in receipt of certain benefits, see page 25 for details. You can improve or brush up your skills, learn about a new or existing interest, meet new people, simply get out of the house more or spend quality time with your friends and family. The majority of these courses are offered at beginner level with some courses offered for improvers, aimed at those who have completed an introductory course. Our Family Learning courses are completely FREE and allow parents/carers to learn at the same time as their children. It’s a great way to learn and spend quality time together, and share ideas with other parents. The next few pages will give you a taster of the kinds of courses we offer, and full details of our changing programme can be found on our website inspireculture.org.uk/learning. You can also pick up a copy of our latest course leaflet from your local library.

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CASE STUDY: “I’ve done three creative writing courses and one introduction to head and facial massage course with Inspire. I’d done some creative writing a while ago, and wanted to have another try. I’m a carer for my mum, so the courses are something just for me. I think the courses are a great way to get into learning new things and having them in a local place like a library is fundamental to reaching people who could be put off by big establishments like colleges.”

“It's a very comfortable learning experience!”

Jenny Lewis Carer 16 Contact: 01623 677 200 | learning@inspireculture.org.uk | inspireculture.org.uk/learning

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Functional Skills Our Functional Skills courses are accredited and allow you to work towards a City & Guilds qualification in either English or Maths with support from our friendly, experienced team of tutors. MATHS

ENGLISH

Learn how to use Maths to solve problems in real-life situations, at a level that suits you.

Learn a range of practical English reading and writing skills and apply these ideas to real life.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) ESOL courses are for anyone whose first language is not English to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Each week you’ll talk about a different part of life in the UK and learn how to apply your new skills to everyday situations. Our ESOL courses will help you to: • Improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. • Gain skills to help you get a job or further your education. • Take part in everyday life in the UK and your community.

DID YOU KNOW You’re entitled to a FREE* Functional Skills Maths or English course if you have not achieved GCSE at Grade C/4 (or equivalent) yet? • Other conditions may apply

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FREE

courses if you’re in receipt of certain benefits! See page 25 for details.

Leisure and Culture Courses designed to provide relaxation, new skills and opportunities to meet new people with similar interests.

FAMILY HISTORY

MUSIC

SOCIETY

BEAUTY THERAPY

Learn research skills, make sense of records and discover your family history.

Learn an instrument or sing with others and develop your musical talent.

Develop life skills, improve your knowledge of topical subjects and join debate of current day issues.

Improve your wellbeing, get ideas and learn new techniques with our introductory courses in fashion, hair and beauty.

LANGUAGES

ARTS AND CRAFTS

CREATIVE WRITING

Learn a new language and improve your conversational ability.

From watercolour and calligraphy to print making, dress making and crochet – get creative!

Courses for beginners and the more experienced writer to develop your story.

ARTS & CRAFTS

MUSIC

FAMILY HISTORY CREATIVE WRITING

BEAUTY THERAPY

SOCIETY LANGUAGES

LEISURE & CULTURE

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Health and Wellbeing

It's about taking small steps and making changes to improve overall health and wellbeing, no matter where you live or who you are, to improve your long term quality of life.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Get moving with courses aiming to improve fitness, posture, stability and flexibility.

Build confidence, assertiveness and coaching skills to use in your daily life.

Discover alternative therapies and how you can benefit from their practice.

Make small, practical long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle, increasing your knowledge, skills and confidence in the kitchen.

LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF

AWARENESS SESSIONS

MINDFULNESS

Stress, anxiety and depression can be painful conditions, our courses cover techniques to manage and minimise symptoms.

Workshops on topical subjects related to health, including Dementia and Autism.

Learn simple skills to help you incorporate mindfulness into your life.

EXERCISE

Looking after yourself PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Alternative Therapies

EXERCISE

AWARENESS SESSIONS

Mindfulness FOOD & NUTRITION

HEALTH & WELLBEING

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courses if you’re in receipt of certain benefits! See page 25 for details.

Work Skills Courses to develop the knowledge and skills that employers look for in today’s job market.

FIRST AID

FOOD SAFETY

ICT SKILLS

MATHS & ENGLISH

Get the knowledge and skills needed to act in an emergency.

Learn the essentials needed to work safely in a catering environment.

Learn or update your ICT skills to improve your employability, or keep up with the rest of the family.

Whether you need a refresher or need to get a qualification to help you get a job, our Maths and English courses can help. See page 17 for more details.

PRESENTATION SKILLS Improve your personal or professional presentation skills.

ARTS AND CRAFTS – BUILDING A BUSINESS

SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (LEVEL 2)

Explore different craft skills and look at different aspects of starting up your own business.

Learn how to safeguard and protect children, young people and practitioners in the work place.

BUSINESS START UP

ICT MATHS & SKILLS ENGLISH

PRESENTATION SKILLS

FOOD SAFETY FIRST AID

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ARTS & CRAFTS

LANGUAGES

Work skills

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Family Learning Courses are FREE!!

Free Family Learning We deliver a range of fabulous Family Learning courses in libraries, schools, children’s centres and other community venues across Nottinghamshire.

Our Family Learning courses are for mums, dads and grandparents to come along with their children and learn together. Some of these courses are for adults only, specifically designed for family members to positively support their children. Our courses take place during the day for families with children in the early years and after school or during school holidays for families with older children.

Some of the Family Learning courses we offer:

EARLY YEARS

PRIMARY YEARS

ADULT ONLY

Baby Massage Baby Yoga Music Making for the Early Years Family Crafts

Family Fun with Micro:bits Family Creative Writing Family Film Making Digital Creativity for Families Family First Aid

Autism: Practical Tips for Parents Home schooling: Practical Tips Internet Safety for Parents Keeping up with the Children – Maths Keeping up with the Children – English

MUSIC MAKING FILM MAKING WRITING

FIRST AID BABY YOGA MATHS & ENGLISH

CRAFTS

INTERNET SAFETY

BABY MASSAGE

HOME SCHOOLING

MICRO:bits

TIPS CREATIVITY

FAMILY LEARNING

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Case Studies: Community and Family Learning Courses GARY SAYS, ‘My daughter loves music and singing, this is our regular activity on a Friday come rain or shine!'

Autism: Practical Tips for Parents “This course has been fantastic! I really don’t want it to end, the support and friendship has been priceless, and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone struggling. Thank you so much Emma!” Parent

CASE STUDY:

“IT's REALLY ENJOYABLE!”

“I joined Inspire as a tutor in January 2017. I really enjoy helping people start and develop their writing, whether their aim is to create a family memoir, short stories, or even a novel. One of my favourite things about the job is when people read out their work; it’s amazing the range of ideas and life experience we get round the table.” Fiona Theokritoff Tutor, Creative Writing at Inspire Learning

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Accredited Courses We offer a range of accredited, professional and further education courses at levels one to seven, giving you a head start when it comes to progressing your education or getting a job in your chosen industry. Courses approved by a professional awarding body can make you more desirable to employers, whether that’s being offered a better salary, the chance of a promotion, or just getting your foot in the door in the first place. Unlike our community courses, our accredited courses have set criteria for you to achieve in line with Awarding Body standards. Upon completion, you’ll be issued with a qualification certificate recognised by employers. Accredited courses also have guided learning hours (GLH). This means you’ll need to study the subject for a period of time to achieve the qualification.

Accredited Courses – Level 1 and 2 Our community accredited courses at Level 1 and 2 (see page 24), are funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB). This means your course could be fully or partly funded, depending on your circumstances – please see page 25.

Further Education and Professional Accredited Courses – Level 3+ Looking for a career change? Maybe you want to expand your skills and knowledge to boost your job prospects? Take a look at our career boosting further education and professional accredited courses at Level 3+ on page 26!

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Short Accredited Courses with Inspire Learning COSHH QUALIFICATIONS QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) FIRE SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS QNUK Level 1 Award in Fire Awareness at Work (RQF) QNUK Level 2 Award in Fire Safety for Fire Marshals (RQF) FIRST AID QUALIFICATIONS* QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) *Our First Aid qualifications require you to make an

QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Administration of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF) QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care (RQF) QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling at Work (RQF) QNUK Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Loads at Work (RQF) NEW QNUK Level 2 Award in Moving and Handling People Safely (RQF) SAFEGUARDING QUALIFICATIONS QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF)

additional payment towards certification if you choose to take the assessment at the end of the course.

QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care (RQF)

FOOD SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS

CACHE/NCFE COURSES

QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF)

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse

QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

HEALTH AND SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS

NCFE Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace Unit 47 Developing Customer Service Skills

QNUK Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE QUALIFICATIONS QNUK Level 2 Award in Moving and Handling People Safely (RQF) NEW QNUK Level 2 Award in Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care (RQF)

NCFE Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace Unit 68 Introduction to Health and Social Care NCFE Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace Unit 69 Caring for Babies and Young Children

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How to Book Your Place Community and Family Learning, and Level 1 or 2 Accredited Courses Online Book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at inspireculture.org.uk/learning Search for the course you’re interested in and use the Eventbrite button to secure your place before completing our e-enrolment form. Phone If you don’t have access to the internet, you can call us on 01623 677 200, Monday to Friday 9am — 6pm, and Saturday 9am — 4pm. I booked a place but now I can’t attend If for any reason you’re unable to attend the course, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else. How much does it cost? Adult and Community Learning courses — £4.50 per hour or FREE if you’re in receipt of certain benefits (see below and opposite). Family Learning courses — FREE. Maths and English — FREE to those who do not already have these qualifications at GCSE A*– C or 4-9. Level 1 or 2 Accredited courses — please see our website or leaflets for individual course costs. Funding from the ESFA fully covers the cost of family and community learning courses, making the courses free to you, if you are in receipt of the following benefits:

• Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (excluding contribution-based) • Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support (excluding single person’s discount) • Employment Support Allowance • Income Support • Incapacity Benefit • Working Tax Credit • Pension Credit (excluding savings credit) • Unwaged Dependents of those in receipt of the above benefits • Identified elements of Universal Credit How to pay Unless you qualify for a free place, payment should be made in full at the time of booking. It may be possible to pay in instalments if you’re unable to pay the full amount up front. If you would like to pay by phone, or need help with payment options, please call us on 01623 677 200. Some courses may ask you to bring materials or ask for a small payment to cover material costs. If so, this information will be on the course details page on our website. At the first session, you’ll be asked for some details to enrol you onto the course, please bring proof of benefits if you’re hoping not to pay.

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Further Education and Professional Accredited Courses – Level 3+ All our accredited and professional courses at Level 3+ offer flexible payment options or help through a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan – please see page 27. CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND IT Level 3 Certificate for IT Users Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance

Courses for employers Many of our accredited courses at Level 3+ can be tailored to the needs of your business and your employees with in-house, exclusive delivery.

Level 4 Diploma in Advice and Guidance HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND EARLY YEARS Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Certificate in Working in End of Life Care Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care

100%

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management

PASS RATE

Contact us For full details about our Level 3+ accredited courses, funding options and courses for employers please see our website or get in touch: inspireculture.org.uk/learning learning@inspireculture.org.uk 01623 476 830

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management PROJECT MANAGEMENT APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) TRAINING AND EDUCATION Level 3 Award in Education and Training Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

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CASE STUDY: “Before the Access to Health and Social Care course I started with the Pre Access course. I really liked the independence of getting out of the house and I’m now thoroughly enjoying the Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care course, particularly human biology. All the tutors are really friendly and attentive, and they’ve helped me complete my personal statement and university applications too!” Ambia Miah Student, Access to Higher Education – Health and Social Care

CASE STUDY: “The course is very interesting, I like the style of teaching and there's lots of discussion and debate, and that's how I like to learn. When I finish the course I'm looking forward to getting into teaching in the community in subjects such as crafts, counselling and life skills.” Victoria Staples Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

“I am looking forward to getting into teaching in the community...”

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Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care

100% PASS RATE

• 100% pass rate • No GCSEs needed • Proud to be working with Nottingham Trent University to offer a pathway for some students onto their BA (Hons) Health and Social Care course.

If you’re aged 19 on the day your course starts you'll qualify for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan to help cover the cost of your course. If you study with us, we can guide you through the loan application. You won’t pay anything back until you're earning at least £25,000 a year, but if you progress to a degree course the loan is written off so you won’t have to repay it. Contact us For full details about our Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care course, to enrol, or for information about 19+ Advanced Learner Loans, please see our website or get in touch: inspireculture.org.uk/learning | 01623 476 830 | learning@inspireculture.org.uk

A WORD FROM OUR PARTNER: “Nottingham Trent University is delighted to be working in partnership with Inspire Learning on their Access to Health and Social Care course. We look forward to welcoming some of you onto our BA (Hons) Health and Social Care degree course in the future.” Jane Challinor Programme Manager, Nottingham Trent University Professional Qualifications

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO UNIVERSITY but don’t have the qualifications you need? Our Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care course will run at The Old Library, Mansfield and Beeston Library on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from September. 28

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Apprenticeships At Inspire Learning, we have a track record for delivering quality Apprenticeship programmes, offering a blended learning approach combining on and off the job training. The new Apprenticeship Levy came in to effect May 2017 and our range of professional qualifications are for existing and new employees of levy-paying organisations. Our apprenticeships are for anyone aged 16+ who are in employment and working 30 or more hours per week. They’re a great way to earn whilst you learn, develop practical skills and progress in your chosen career without the need for extended study leave or a career break – you get hands on experience whilst being paid. For employers, an apprenticeship is a convenient way to develop, train and retain an existing workforce. It’s also an opportunity to bring in future talent that you can shape to fit the needs of your organisation.

We’re proud to be working with Lincolnshire County Council, Charnwood Borough Council and Newark and Sherwood District Council to deliver Apprenticeship programmes.

DID YOU KNOW The average Apprenticeship improves productivity by £214 a week!

Inspire Apprenticeship Programmes We have a dedicated team of professional tutors offering the following workplace apprenticeship programmes: • Business Administration – Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 • Customer Services – Level 2 and Level 3 • Customer Services Practitioner – Level 2 • Operational Delivery Officer (Public Service) – Level 2 and Level 3 • Team Leader – Level 2 • Team Leader/supervisor – Level 3 • Associate Project Manager – Level 4 (Association of Project Managment) • Management – Leadership and Management – Level 3 and Level 5 (Institute of Leadership and Management) • Operations Departmental Manager – Level 5

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Apprentices As an Inspire Apprentice you get support from us at every stage, from the moment you apply to us via your employer, to the moment you complete your qualification, and beyond. You’ll receive all the personalised advice and guidance you need to get the most from your apprenticeship, improving skills, behaviors and knowledge.

Employers As a levy-paying employer, we can design apprenticeships to meet the needs of you and your organisation. We tailor content around job descriptions and skills shortages with the aim of improving your workforce. We can help you to recruit an apprentice, write job descriptions and match applicants to your organisational needs. We’ll even provide you with a shortlist of suitable candidates. We do all the work, freeing you up to concentrate on your business.

DID YOU KNOW Additional funding of £1500 is available for employers appointing an apprentice aged 16-24*. *Aged 16-18 and up to 24 they are a care leaver or if they have an educational statement.

Choose an Inspire Apprenticeship If you’re interested in an apprenticeship with Inspire Learning, please get in touch with our team of expert advisors. Inspireculture.org.uk/learning I 01623 476 830 I learning@inspireculture.org.uk

CASE STUDY:

“I hope to continue my learning, complete more courses, and achieve progression within my career!”

“So far I have developed in areas that I already have a basic grasp of, increasing my depth of knowledge and understanding. This has increased my confidence in managing certain situations and enabled me to draw on my learning to apply new management techniques. I have particularly enjoyed learning about different operation and project planning techniques.” Warwick Grosvenor Student, ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management

Inspiring Future Success! Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries is now a delivery partner in a fantastic new project called Miner2Major, a 5 year landscape partnership scheme to preserve and celebrate Nottinghamshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial past. Through the project local communities will be given skills and knowledge to look after the landscape, restoring vital heathland, protection and conservation of ancient trees, and local history projects mapping Sherwood over the past 100 years. Local people will have new opportunities to learn more about the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial past and how it shaped the places they call home today. There will be a whole range of ways people can get involved, including learning and volunteering opportunities, as well as accredited training to provide people with skills to restore, manage, understand and promote heritage within the Sherwood Forest area. Inspire Learning is working with its partners to deliver some of these new and exciting learning, training and volunteering activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visit inspireculture.org.uk/learning for more details. Supported by:

Contact: 01623 677 200 | learning@inspireculture.org.uk | inspireculture.org.uk/learning

DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Libraries are an important part of our local communities and are at the heart of what we do at Inspire. Our libraries provide the hubs for our cultural activities and create knowledge through access to learning, information and opportunities. At your local library you will discover: • A wide range of courses, including short courses, family learning, further and higher education courses, and study programmes • Rattle, Rhyme and Roll and Storyhullabaloo free sessions for pre-school children • Art workshops and exhibitions • Author visits and book recommendations • Family theatre, drama and dance • Local heritage collections to find out more about your local past • Audio books, DVDs, newspapers, large print and books in other languages • Room hire for children’s parties, meetings and events • Use Wi-Fi, browse the Internet and use computers for free, and print or photocopy your documents

Join your library for FREE today inspireculture.org.uk/join Find out what’s on at your local library inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on