Learner story: Victoria's experience on our Positive Futures Parenting Support course

“Things are a heck of a lot better at home now. I’d recommend this course to anyone!”

Learners’ storiesGuest User6 November 2019BrightSparks CICparenting, Positive Futures Parenting Support, parents, children, child development, courses, BrightSparks Courses, training, BrightSparks Testimonials, life skills, home life, anger management, learner experience, learning

Inspiring Feedback from our Learners!

“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.”

testimonialsGuest User5 March 2019BrightSparksworking with children, working with young people, BrightSparks Courses, courses, learning, young people

Booking now open for York Essential Skills for Working With Children and Young People Course!

Take 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!

NewsLeonie Tayler16 November 2018BrightSparks CICworking with children, training, BrightSparks Courses, York, European Social Fund, learning, education, working with young people, Low Moor Community Centre

The importance of self care.

Those 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?

Advice and opinionLeonie Tayler16 November 2018BrightSparks CICself care, self care week, Katie Simpson, parenting, BrightSparks Courses, Positive Futures Parenting Support, training, wellbeing, mental health, children, Take 3 breathing, guilt, learning, education

Applying for a job? Reflection is key.

Many people find applying for a job and attending interviews intimidating but a bit of self-reflection can really help you to succeed.

Advice and opinionLeonie Tayler8 February 2018BrightSparks CICreflective log, employability, employability skills, learning, training, jobs, careers, reflection, job application

Help York children learn to read with York Cares

Studies show that children who read regularly perform better across the curriculum, developing a broader vocabulary and increasing their general knowledge.

NewsLeonie Tayler1 February 2018BrightSparks CICworking with children, reading, York Cares, books, children, young people, learning Comment

See how BrightSparks' Refugee Integration and Employability course helped Fatima & Suha

Fatima and Suha both look to start new lives in Hull after being forced to flee their previous home by the devastating effects of war.

Learners’ stories, testimonialsLeonie Tayler2 January 2018BrightSparks CICRefugee Integration, testimonials, training, learning, refugees Comments

Congratulations to learners completing BrightSparks' 'Managing Children & Young People's behaviour' course

"I will now consider working with children in education. Thank you so much for the great three weeks of inspiring me"

Learners’ stories, testimonials, NewsLeonie Tayler19 September 2017BrightSparks CICManaging Challenging Behaviour, training, learning, Tang Hall Big Local, children, working with childrenComment

Successful Hull Refugee Integration and Employability Project

20 refugees successfully completed BrightSparks' Refugee Integration and Employability training course in Hull, funded by a grant from the People's Postcode Trust.

NewsLeonie Tayler1 September 2017BrightSparks CICpeople's postcode trust, refugees, Refugee Integration, working with refugees, learning, training, Hull, employability

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