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Here’s a blog written by one of our lovely Academy graduates during their time on the course. They found that taking part in Brightsparks Academy gave them the confidence they needed to make a plan of action for taking the next step in their career.
Read MoreOn Friday 12th June 2020 we held our first Live online Q&A via Zoom. The Q&A was open to everyone who completed our free online course: 'Supporting Your Child's Emotional Resilience During Covid-19' and provided a fitting conclusion to the hugely popular and well received course. Our course tutors Katie and Christine were on hand to answer any questions that attendees had, which led to some thought provoking discussions. Below we have rounded up a selection of the questions that were asked and the responses from Katie and Christine.
Read More“Things are a heck of a lot better at home now. I’d recommend this course to anyone!”
Read More“I have developed my knowledge on working with children and young people, particularly in relation to mental health. The course has also developed my confidence and self-esteem, making me realise that I have more skills than I first thought.”
Read More“I find that I learn most from the group discussions. I have picked up hints and tips not only from the course tutors and the handouts we are given, but from discussions with the other parents on the course. It’s such a positive and caring environment, everyone supports each other and there is no judgement at all.”
Read MoreTake your career in a new direction by learning the essential skills required for working with children & young people on our course, free for people not in employment!
Read MoreThose old cliches about 'you can't pour from an empty jug' are absolutely true. How can we keep giving when there is nothing left to give?
Read More“The most important thing I've learned in recent years is that the way I think and act in work and business inherently leads to stress which does have an effect on my mental health. There, I said it, I do not have perfect mental health (I am not sure anyone really does).”
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