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Create Inclusive- Animation workshops
Create Inclusive is a group of filmmakers who make films using 'Claymation'. In other words, 'Wallace and Gromit' style movies.
Adults with Learning disabilities work with professional animation artists |
Create Studios, Swindon
Workshops can run for a few hours, a day or several days, dependant on how far the team want to go to make their film to include sound, music or special effects. |
For further information contact Helen Whelehan on 07850 837349, 01793 520318 or email Helen or email Reach Inclusive
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FREE Art, Craft, Culture, Dance, Fashion COURSES
SANGITA ARTS is pleased to offer a large number of Cross Cultural Courses FREE of all charges |
Each course can run over 5 sessions (1 hour/week) or 3 sessions (2 hours/week)
Any time day or evening is suitable, including weekend |
Book your courses by contacting: Mrs Sangita Kapadia
Phone 01793 496225
Email sangita_cards@hotmail.com
Web www.sangita.co.in
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Coping with the Crunch
Struggling with the worries and pressures of debt and redundancy |
Free stress management and practical advice course |
For venues, dates and infromation visit www.awp.nhs.uk or call 01793 836 836
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Introductory Computer Training - FREE (if you are eligible)
Are you redundant, being made redundant, unemployed, have no IT qualifications?
The Entry Level Certificate in using ICT could be just what you are looking for |
Shaftesbury Centre, Rodbourne, Swindon
24 hour course delivered over 2 weeks |
Call 01793 610710 or
Email enquries@solomontraining.co.uk or
Visit our website
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Jobclub
Under 20?
Unemployed and looking for Work?
Missing a qualification or the skills to help you get ‘That Job’?
Get training and qualifications |
Swindon Collge
North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1DY
Visit our website |
Call Tonia today at the Swindon College JOBCLUB on (01793) 498985 or speak to your local Connexions Advisor on (01793) 549200
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Learning for Life
Options For Disabled People & Carers
Learning for Life provides education, training and personal development opportunities for disabled people and carers, including lone parents aged 18 plus, living within including lone parents aged 18 plus, living within including lone parents aged 18 plus, living within Swindon and Wiltshire |
A variety of courses are offered to tailor and meet different learning needs, styles and disabilities. A mixture of morning and afternoon courses are offered to cater for individuals' time constraints. All held Monday to Friday at L4L
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Reserve your FREE places now at: LfL, Basepoint Business Centre, Rivermead Drive, Westlea, Swindon. SN5 7EX. 01793 608 780 or e-mail
For additional information on ALL our courses and opportunities visit our website
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Online Job Application Support
Are you presently seeking employment and need assistance with Online Job Applications? |
Support is available Tuesday morning between 9.30am to 12.30pm at Swindon Central Library every
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Interested - then why not come along?
No appointment necessary!
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Tai Chi available to over 50’s.
Help get rid of aches and pains, improve your balance and coordination and feel relaxed and full of energy.
£3 per session |
Every Wednesday (Term time only)
Abbey Meads Community School
2.00pm-3.00pm |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199 |
Women's Fitness Session with free creche.
We are a small, friendly group of women. We know how to make you feel welcome.
£3 per session |
Every Wednesday during term time at Abbey Meads Community School 1.00pm-2.30pm |
Free crèche provided. Call Roxy for more information and to book a crèche place on 07966 023636. |
Post Natal Depression Group
A friendly and welcoming group of mums. It’s OK to talk or just listen. Two qualified counsellors and a local health visitor are present. There is also a FREE crèche, help with transport and a buddy to accompany you to your first session.
Cost: FREE |
Every Thursday (Term time only)
Abbey Meads Community School
1.00pm-2.30pm |
For more information call 07722 023950 or email attt@btinternet.com.
To book a crèche place call Roxanna Cox on 07966 023636. |
Tai ChiTai & Qigong for Health, Harmony & Happiness
Learn the ancient practice of Tai Chi & Qigong for energy cultivation, health preservation and calmness of mind.
Learn Sun Style Ta Ci also known as lively stepping form |
Every Thursday
10.30 - 12.00 at Learning for Life, Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7EX |
For more details please phone: Tel: 01793 608 780 or see our
website
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Callender Learning Skills
Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties
Supporting a wide range of learning skills Friendly, sensitive approach
Attention to teaching and learning
Individual needs catered for
Effective variety of resources used
Primary age group assessments
Examples: Reading, Spelling, Comprehension skills, memory, study skills, Numeracy
Over 29 years teaching experience
School SENCo Email
Telephone: 07919031801
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Career Jet
Careerjet is a job search engine in the UK. In one simple search, Careerjet gives job seekers access to a huge selection of jobs that are sourced from various internet sites, saving the trouble of having to visit each site individually. Of particular interest are the following: JobBox and SearchBox |
The Couple Connection
This interactive, self-help site will provide you with resources and practical tools that will enable you to improve your relationship. |
The Learning Curve
The Learning Curve has established a reputation for delivering high quality training within Swindon and Wiltshire and further afield in the South West. It has a wealth of experience in relation to supporting individuals and offering learning programmes which meet their needs and personal circumstances. |
Learn Direct
Learn Direct offer a range of courses that lead to nationally recognised qualifications - in maths, English, IT, and business and management. A qualification can really improve your CV and help you get on at work or find a job. |
Family Mediation North Wiltshire
We aim to provide a high quality service to enable families and the community to deal as effectively as possible with the changes brought about by relationship breakdown. Many of our services are free so please contact us if you need more information.
We operate in Swindon, North Wiltshire and our clients come from a 20 mile radius. |
Next Step
Do you want to update your skills but don’t know where to start? Nervous because you’ve not worked for a while? Don’t know how to set about finding a job or getting a qualification? Left school without any GCSEs? Then nextstep can help.
nextstep is a free friendly service that offers face-to-face help and support about training, learning and the world of work. |
Parent Line
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents. Parentline Plus offers help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents. |
 Swindon U3A
U3A stands for the University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. It consists of local U3As all over the UK, which are charities in their own right and are run entirely by volunteers. |
Worker's Educational Association (Adult learning courses):
Click on this link to access information about where to access adult and community learning in your area. |
NOVA HREOD & ISAMBARD CLUSTER
Extended School services coordinators
Lisa Parkinson: 07964 356882 or 01793 608199 or email
Sandra Collis: 07964 088612 or 01793 608199 or email |
