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“Thank you! I wish I could have done this years ago but very grateful to have the opportunity now. Feeling really confident that this will help me support my kids. LIFE CHANGING! So many useful tips and strategies were given and it was so nice to meet other parents too”
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 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 MoreNew dates are now available for booking in Selby and Scarborough on our FREE Essential Skills for Working with Children and Young People course.
Read More“It is not about removing risk, it is more about shoring up the resources to deal with it.”
Read MoreThis week, we spoke to Steph, a Lead Teaching Assistant from London: "The best thing about my role? Seeing our students learn life skills, and the pure joy they experience when they have the light bulb moment."
Read More"So often within children and young people's services, input is short lived. This is in massive contrast to the mentoring where I can meet with a young person every week for a year - allowing real connections to form." - This week, we had a chat with Joy, learning about her experiences working with children and young people as a volunteer Mentor.
Read More"There's always something new to learn, and every child, family and situation is different, so every day is different and brings a new challenge. I love knowing a child is safer or happier because of my work."
Read More"I've always enjoyed working with people, and I love creative activities. Plus I like sharing creative ideas with people and seeing what they do with them."
Read More"I had the interview on Friday and got the job ten minutes after the interview. To say I was stunned was an understatement!"
Read More“I’ve found the courses really, really good. It’s been a great first step back into the world of learning and education because it’s friendly, informal, and a lot of people that have come on the Essential Skills for Working with Children and Young People course have similar experiences to me."
Read MoreNew free Essential Skills for Working With Children and Young People courses open for bookings. All thanks to En:Able grant funding.
Read More"This course and the two amazing trainers have boosted my self-esteem and confidence to explore my next steps"
Read MoreStudies show that children who read regularly perform better across the curriculum, developing a broader vocabulary and increasing their general knowledge.
Read More"I will now consider working with children in education. Thank you so much for the great three weeks of inspiring me"
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