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During this 4-week course your children will: 🦹 Design their own superhero 🦹‍♂️ Read and discuss a range of comics 🦹‍♀️ Learn to draw characters in a comic style 🦹 Create a dastardly villain! 🦹‍♂️ Concoct an evil plan (on behalf of their villain) and figure out how their superhero is going to save the day! And lots more!

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE > 1 to 1 Tutor Support Included | Accredited by Signature| Ofqual Regulated | > Interactive Training | Step by Step Guideline This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1. The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. Learners should be taught a number of regional variations in sign language. The course specification has been designed to be consistent with the National Language Standards at Level 2. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED BY SIGNATURE Ofqual Regulated, Nationally Recognised Qualification Qualification: Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE IS SUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO: * Wish to achieve language skills at an intermediate level to improve communication with Deaf people * Are Deaf and wish to gain a qualification in their native language * Are family, friends and colleagues of Deaf people * Want to progress from Level 1 study in BSL, and who may want to progress to more advanced levels of study in BSL at a later date * Are studying for personal development. Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for all ages, including pre-16 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEET THE TRAINER ADAM LINSDELL Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language. I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships and links. I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but during lockdown my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great opportunity for me and my learners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE, WINTER 2022 Class starts February 2022 Weekly via Zoom with 1 face to face session Day & Time: This Will be confirmed soon, please register your interest. Level 2 BSL Qualification Full Specification [https://www.signature.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BSL2-v1.00.pdf] Venue: Zoom Online Teacher: Adam Linsdell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRESSION ROUTES On completion of Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language, a wide range of further qualifications is available, including: * Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language * Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language * Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language and Introduction to Interpreting * Signature Level 6 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION: After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language Qualification that is valued by all the employers and academic institutes in the UK. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICIAL EXAM You will be assessed remotely via an online zoom exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. When you will be ready for the exam there is an additional registration fee of £199 to book the official exam. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. WHAT IS CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. BENEFITS OF CPD * Improve your employment prospects * Boost your job satisfaction * Promotes career advancement * Enhances your CV * Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market * Demonstrate your dedication * Showcases your professional capabilities WHAT IS IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. BENEFITS OF IPHM * It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field * You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client * You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV * It is a worldwide recognised accreditation WHAT IS QUALITY LICENCE SCHEME? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. BENEFITS OF QUALITY LICENSE SCHEME * Certificate is valuable * Provides a competitive edge in your career * It will make your CV stand out COURSE CURRICULUM Theme 1 - Everyday Conversation (mandatory) Describe what a person, animal or object looks like - family, age, name, hair, size, ethnic groups, clothes, religion, materials, pattern and colours Describe a person's behaviour, personality, characteristics or feelings. Describe what an animal looks like and how it behaves Describe what you do at school, college or work as part of your daily routine. Express an attitude or opinion / like or dislike Describe an event or activity that has taken place in the past or is due to happen in the future Describe activities that you do regularly in the home or for leisure, the places that you go, your home and address Describe everyday illnesses, health, treatment and hospital Theme 2 - Eating & Drinking Describe different types of meals, drinks and food types Describe how you would prepare a meal using the relevant utensils and ingredients Describe a time you have been for a meal with friends, where you went, what you ordered, what the food was like and how you paid Give your views on eating and drinking e.g. breakfast and main meal Compare two different foods or drinks e.g. snacks, fruit, vegetables, sweets and taste Express an opinion on different payment methods, restaurant staff or an experience you may have hadExpress an opinion on different payment methods, restaurant staff or an experience you may have had Theme 3 - Shopping & Spending Describe the different types of shops, payment methods, receipts and refunds, budgeting etc Explain how you pay for different services e.g. money, cards, cheque, paypal Ask for the price of things and comment on whether this is expensive, reasonable,cheap etc Discuss your experiences ordering online / e-shopping Compare two or more things you have bought by size, cost, quality and how easy it was to get Give your opinions about current and past shopping experiences Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays Describe buying a ticket and travelling to different places Describe how you felt when travel arrangements went wrong e.g. there was a breakdown or accident Describe your experience of the hotel, B&B or campsite. What facilities did it have? Was it good or bad? Discuss activities / places that you have visited on holiday Compare two or more holidays or journeys you've been on Give your opinion about current and past holiday experiences - complaints, compliments, weather and transport Obtain Your Certificate

Murder Mystery for KS3 is a Creative Writing course for 11-14 year olds. During the 5 weeks, students will become familiar with detectives, criminals and villains, from Enola Holmes to Edgar Allen Poe’s Dupin. They will learn how to build suspense in their writing, create red herrings for the reader and will be challenged to use their own detective skills in an end of unit 'whodunnit'.

Murder Mystery for KS3 is a Creative Writing course for 11-14 year olds. During the 5 weeks, students will become familiar with detectives, criminals and villains, from Enola Holmes to Edgar Allen Poe’s Dupin. They will learn how to build suspense in their writing, create red herrings for the reader and will be challenged to use their own detective skills in an end of unit 'whodunnit'.

Murder Mystery for KS3 is a Creative Writing course for 11-14 year olds. During the 5 weeks, students will become familiar with detectives, criminals and villains, from Enola Holmes to Edgar Allen Poe’s Dupin. They will learn how to build suspense in their writing, create red herrings for the reader and will be challenged to use their own detective skills in an end of unit 'whodunnit'.

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE > 1 to 1 Tutor Support-Live Zoom Class | Accredited by Signature | Ofqual > Regulated | Interactive Training | Step by Step Guideline This qualification is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL. The course specification has been designed using the UK Occupational Language Standards 2010 at Level 1. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this unit, the successful learners will: * Understand and communicate basic conversation when meeting people * Know basic numbers * Know different weather conditions and respond to questions about the weather * Know a range of transport modes * Communicate a range of directions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED BY SIGNATURE Ofqual Regulated, Nationally Recognised Qualification Qualification: Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to: * Understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL * Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL * Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL * Give and follow simple familiar statements or descriptions in BSL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEET THE TRAINER ADAM LINSDELL Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language. I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships and links. I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but during lockdown my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great opportunity for me and my learners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 1 AWARD IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE, WINTER 2022 Class starts 29th January 2022 - Course runs until 16th July 2022 Weekly via Zoom with 1 face to face session Day & Time: Saturday Mornings, 10.00am - 01.00pm Level 1 Award in BSL Jan 2022 Class Schedule [https://studyplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BSL-Level-1-Class-Schedule.docx] Level 1 BSL Qualification Full Specification [https://www.signature.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BSL1-v1.00.pdf] Venue: Zoom Online Teacher: Adam Linsdell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 1 AWARD IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE IS SUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO: * Want to learn basic language skills to communicate simple conversations with Deaf people * Want to learn new language skills as part of a programme of study * Want to progress to more advanced study and/or employment using BSL in the future * Are studying for personal development * Are parents, family, friends or colleagues of Deaf people. * Level 1 Award in British Sign Language is suitable for all ages, including pre-16. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS: Level 1 Award in British Sign Language can be taken without any previous BSL experience at any level. This qualification allows learners to gain basic skills and confidence in the two areas of production and reception of BSL. Total Learning Hours: 90 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 64 hours GLH includes assessment time. Additional study hours include private study, homework, practice, etc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRESSION ROUTES On completion of Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, a wide range of further qualifications are available, including: * Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language * Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION: After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Qualification that is valued by all the employers and academic institutes in the UK. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICIAL EXAM You will be assessed remotely via an online zoom exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. When you will be ready for the exam there is an additional registration fee of £149 to book the official exam. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. WHAT IS CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. BENEFITS OF CPD * Improve your employment prospects * Boost your job satisfaction * Promotes career advancement * Enhances your CV * Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market * Demonstrate your dedication * Showcases your professional capabilities WHAT IS IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. BENEFITS OF IPHM * It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field * You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client * You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV * It is a worldwide recognised accreditation WHAT IS QUALITY LICENCE SCHEME? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. BENEFITS OF QUALITY LICENSE SCHEME * Certificate is valuable * Provides a competitive edge in your career * It will make your CV stand out COURSE CURRICULUM Meeting People Meeting Familiar People Meeting Unfamiliar People in Familiar Surroundings Meeting Unfamiliar People in Public Places, Shops, Cafes, Offices, Etc Requesting Clarification Leave Taking Range of Vocabulary Using Numbers Basic Numbers Range of Vocabulary Weather Commenting on the Weather Range Of Vocabulary Transport Describing Different Ways of Travelling Range of Vocabulary Directions Giving and Describing Simple Directions Asking for Directions Range of Vocabulary Obtain Your Certificate

We offer the most advanced “Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Course” as per the curriculum outline of The ASQ Body of Knowledge and accredited by top international Lean & Six Sigma accreditation bodies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six Sigma Green Belt Deliverables: * 22+ hours of Instructor-led interactive virtual classroom session on the weekend * Access to 45+ hours of Module based Six Sigma lectures via LMS * 100+ Toolkits and Project Templates for Analysis and Implementation * Soft copy of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge * Live Data-oriented project, with Scenario and Analysis Methodology * 20+ Dummy Projects and Case studies for Lean Six Sigma Application * Support via subject expert through telephonic discussion on the weekend * Sample Questions and Examination Guide for Certification Preparation * Pre and Post assignments for process groups and knowledge areas * Project implementation support and Data visualization using MINITAB PRO * CLSSGB certification examination anytime within the 90 days course duration * Certification Validation Tool for third-party credentials validation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PARTICULARS Duration (Hours) 1. Define Phase222. Measure Phase143. Analyse Phase204. Improve Phase75. Control Phase7 Total Duration 70 (Hours) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Become an expert in six sigma methodology by getting hands-on knowledge on DMAIC, Project Charter, Process Capability, FMEA, Sigma calculation, Test of Hypothesis, Control Charts, VSM, JIT using real case scenarios and real-life examples. Lean and DMAIC methodologies using live projects. The Six Sigma Certification is accredited by The Council for Six Sigma Certification. The certification also acknowledges the BOK outline of The American Society for Quality, USA. The course features world-class content with live projects and MINITAB PRO driven data analysis training with end to end support in project implementation by Master Black Belt Experts and Trainers. WHAT IS SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION? A person with Six Sigma certification has problem-solving abilities. Someone may gain Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. The higher certification one attains, the more is the ability to solve complex organizational problems. Six Sigma certification is a process of individual’s knowledge validation using a classification system, generally referred to as "Belts" (Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt) This verification test individual commands over six sigma methodology and tools. The belt classification shows the position these certified individuals would occupy in an organizational structure and job roles. Six Sigma Green Belt training is especially for the future project leaders of Lean Six Sigma projects. We deliberately mix non-profit with profit participants. There will then be fun, useful discussions and knowledge exchanges during the training sessions. In addition, there are also many self-employed people who follow the LSS Green Belt training to increase their expertise as in a trimmer. What do you do to get the Six Sigma Green Belt certificate? Our Six Sigma Green Belt training consists of a number of components: * Training: in an intensive training program you learn the background of Lean and Six Sigma and we put what we have learned into practice with different simulations. * Extra: With our Body of Knowledge and whitepapers you place what you have learned in a theoretical framework. The program also contains various homework assignments, in which we focus, among other things, on the use of MINITAB PRO. * Follow-up: During the training, you will receive an access code to an e-learning module. You can pass the substance again in an interactive way. * Exam: On the last training day you will make the CLSSGB Green Belt exam. If you succeed, you will immediately receive the official Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. GLOBAL RECOGNITION OF YOUR CERTIFICATION:   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agenda OVERVIEW OF SIX SIGMA AND THE ORGANIZATION * Six Sigma and organizational goals * Value of six sigma * Organizational goals and six sigma projects * Organizational drivers and metrics * Lean principles in the organization * Lean concepts * Value-streaming mapping * Design for six sigma (DFSS) methodologies * Roadmaps for DFSS * Basic failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) * Design FMEA and process FMEA   DEFINE PHASE * Project identification * Project Selection * Process elements * Benchmarking * Process inputs and outputs * Owners and stakeholders Voice of the customer (VOC) * Customer identification * Customer data * Customer requirements Project Management Basics * Project charter * Project scope * Project metrics * Project planning tools * Project documentation * Project risk analysis * Project closure * Management and planning tools * Business results for projects * Process performance Communication * Team dynamics and performance * Team stages and dynamics * Team roles and responsibilities * Team tools * Team Communication  MEASURE PHASE * Process analysis and documentation * Probability and statistics * Basic probability concepts * Central limit theorem, Statistical distributions, Collecting and summarizing data * Types of data and measurement scales * Sampling and data collection methods * Descriptive statistics * Graphical methods * Measure Phase (contd E. Measurement system analysis (MSA) F. Process and performance capability * Process performance vs. process specifications * Process capability studies * Process capability (Cp, Cpk) and process performance (Pp, Ppk) indices * Short-term vs. long-term capability and sigma shift   ANALYZE PHASE * Exploratory data analysis * Multi-vari studies * Correlation and linear regression B, Hypothesis testing * Basics Tests for means, variances, and proportions * Introduction to MINITAB Data analysis IMPROVE PHASE OF SIX SIGMA * Design of experiments (DOE) * Basic terms, DOE graphs, and plots * The root cause analysis * Lean Tools 1. Waste elimination 2. Cycle-time reduction 3. Kaizen and kaizen blitz V1.   CONTROL PHASE * Statistical process control (SPC) * SPC Basics * Rational subgrouping * Control charts * Control plan * Lean tools for process control * Total productive maintenance (TPM) * Visual factory PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION & SUPPORT * MINITAB Practice and guidance for project * Project implementation support * Templates and Toolkits application for Project work * Support on Data Project, Implementation and project completion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits FROM THE COURSE * Learn the principles and philosophy behind the Six Sigma technique * Learn to apply statistical methods to improve business processes * Design and implement Six Sigma projects in a practical scenario * Learn the DMAIC process and various tools used in Six Sigma methodology * Knowledge of Six Sigma Green Belt Professional enables you to understand real-world business problems, increase an organization's revenue by streamlining the process, and become an asset to an organization * According to Villanova University, employers such as United Health Group, Honeywell, GE and Volkswagen have been actively seeking professionals with Six Sigma to fill a variety of positions * The Training enhances your skills and enables you to perform roles like Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, Finance Manager, Supervisor, Quality Control, etc. * According to Indeed.com, the national average salary for a Six Sigma Green Belt is $72,000 per year in the United States.   FROM THE WORKSHOP * Instructor LED training by Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Belt experts to make candidate learn the real scenario of six sigma tools and methodology * Learn the principles and philosophy behind the Six Sigma method * Dummy project by instructors to make candidate get a hands-on six sigma projects * Downloadable Six Sigma PPT & Six Sigma PDF * Industry Based case studies * High-Quality training from an experienced trainer * The Program extensively uses Minitab, specialized statistical software. It provides you with a thorough knowledge of Six Sigma philosophies and principles (including supporting systems and tools). * Know about six sigma certification cost and six sigma green belt certification cost. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who should attend? The Six Sigma program is designed for professionals and students who want to develop the ability to lead process improvement initiatives. Six Sigma tools and process is widely used in all business processes. Six Sigma is applicable in all industry and in all functional areas. An indicative list of participants in our Green Belt program could include: * Financial/business analyst * Commodity manager * Project manager * Quality manager * Production manager * Production Engineer * Business development manager * Manufacturing process engineer * Continuous improvement director * Business managers or consultants * Project manager/Program Manager * Director or VP of operations * CEO, CFO, CTO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certification On successful completion of the course and course requisites, the candidate will receive Internationally recognized Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. This course offers Six Sigma Certification Validation Tool for Employers Your Six Sigma Certification Validation Tool can be used by employers, clients and other stakeholders to validate the authenticity of your Six Sigma Certifications you have received. Using the programming code located on your certified LSSGB certification, one can see all your training and certification details online.

So as you can imagine my trip to this beautiful fishing village wasn't basked in sunshine. It was raining. I still want to capture the atmosphere, it will just be a bit more of a challenge. I will tell you my thought process as I work my way through this muddily complicated busy scene.

DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING OVERVIEW > 1 to 1 Live Tutor Support Included | Accredited by CPD | Interactive One Day > Training Deaf Awareness Training: a powerful tool that promotes inclusion and improves access for deaf people and those with hearing loss. DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Deaf Awareness programme is a general introduction to deafness. Its purpose is to provide information and strategies that will enable individuals to understand a range of deaf issues and use the knowledge gained to communicate more effectively with those from the hard of hearing through to the profoundly deaf. It is designed for anyone in a work or social capacity who has the potential to come into contact with deaf people, for example, banks and retail staff, care workers, education and training bodies, emergency services, hospital and health centre staff, housing associations, legal services, public sector workers, support organisations, theatre and cinema staff, transport bodies and breakdown services, friends, family members and partners, whilst also being a valuable first step for people planning on becoming a communication professional. The programme will equip the reader with awareness skills that when applied will reduce the barriers arising from the communication difficulties between hearing and deaf people. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of deaf awareness, being deaf, different experiences of deafness and hearing loss: you'll experience different perspectives of deafness to enable you to understand how it affects individuals. A history of deafness: we look back through history and consider how attitudes and policies impact on deaf people, then and now. Deaf culture and sign language: you'll gain an insight into unique communities who identify not as a group with a disability but as cultural minorities with their own languages. Equal access: we look at why equal access is important, the effectiveness of lipreading, guidance on good communication and adjustments related to deafness. Some commonly available communication aids and support - from qualified communication-support professionals to technology such as real-time speech-to-text. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED BY CPD CPD is Recognised by Employers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AREAS FOR DISCUSSION: * Understand how to remove communication barriers * A personal experience; how it is to live with a hearing loss * Strategies for improved communication * Managing your environment and improve accessibility to your services * Understand the current hearing technologies to help you understand how hearing loss impacts 11 million people who are affected in the UK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEET THE TRAINER ADAM LINSDELL Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language. I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships and links. I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but due to the COVID pandemic, my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great opportunity for me and my learners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING, WINTER 2021 Class starts 4th December 2021 Weekly via Zoom with face to face session Duration: 3 Hours Day & Time: Saturday Mornings, 10.00am - 01.00pm Deaf Awareness Training Full Specification [https://lead-academy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Deaf-Awareness-Overview-TS-25082021-1.pdf] Venue: Zoom Online Teacher: Adam Landsdell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR: The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with deaf people, or those with a hearing loss, who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the issues they face and Deaf culture. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRESSION ROUTES: Further courses are available which cover British Sign Language in more depth: * BSL Taster (6 to 12 hours) * Level 1 Award in British Sign Language * BSL at Work (up to 12 hours) **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. WHAT IS CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. BENEFITS OF CPD * Improve your employment prospects * Boost your job satisfaction * Promotes career advancement * Enhances your CV * Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market * Demonstrate your dedication * Showcases your professional capabilities WHAT IS IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. BENEFITS OF IPHM * It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field * You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client * You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV * It is a worldwide recognised accreditation WHAT IS QUALITY LICENCE SCHEME? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. BENEFITS OF QUALITY LICENSE SCHEME * Certificate is valuable * Provides a competitive edge in your career * It will make your CV stand out COURSE CURRICULUM Types of Deafness Statistics Differing Abilities Language Barriers Communication Tactics and Tips (Communication Professionals) Communication Support and How to Use it Modifying Documents and Plain English Use Interpreting Technology / Assistive Aids Legislation Deaf History and Deaf Culture Basic British Sign Language (BSL syntax & grammar) Gesture & Expression Obtain Your Certificate

This Deaf Awareness programme is a general introduction to deafness. Its purpose is to provide information and strategies that will enable individuals to understand a range of deaf issues and use the knowledge gained to communicate more effectively with those from the hard of hearing through to the profoundly deaf. It is designed for anyone in a work or social capacity who has the potential to come into contact with deaf people, for example, banks and retail staff, care workers, education and training bodies, emergency services, hospital and health centre staff, housing associations, legal services, public sector workers, support organisations, theatre and cinema staff, transport bodies and breakdown services, friends, family members and partners, whilst also being a valuable first step for people planning on becoming a communication professional. The programme will equip the reader with awareness skills that when applied will reduce the barriers arising from the communication difficulties between hearing and deaf people. IN DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of deaf awareness, being deaf, different experiences of deafness and hearing loss: you'll experience different perspectives of deafness to enable you to understand how it affects individuals. A history of deafness: we look back through history and consider how attitudes and policies impact on deaf people, then and now. Deaf culture and sign language: you'll gain an insight into unique communities who identify not as a group with a disability but as cultural minorities with their own languages. Equal access: we look at why equal access is important, the effectiveness of lipreading, guidance on good communication and adjustments related to deafness. Some commonly available communication aids and support - from qualified communication-support professionals to technology such as real-time speech-to-text. AREAS FOR DISCUSSION: * Understand how to remove communication barriers * A personal experience; how it is to live with a hearing loss * Strategies for improved communication * Managing your environment and improve accessibility to your services * Understand the current hearing technologies to help you understand how hearing loss impacts 11 million people who are affected in the UK   MEET THE TRAINER ADAM LINSDELL Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language. I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships and links. I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but due to the COVID pandemic, my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great opportunity for me and my learners. DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING Class will be scheduled within 7-10 business days after booking (Date will be confirmed by email after booking) Weekly via Zoom with face to face session Duration 3 Hours Venue zoom online Teacher: Adam Linsdell WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR: The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with deaf people, or those with a hearing loss, who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the issues they face and Deaf culture. PROGRESSION ROUTES Further courses are available which cover British Sign Language in more depth: * BSL Taster (6 to 12 hours) * Level 1 Award in British Sign Language * BSL at Work (up to 12 hours) COURSE CURRICULUM Types of Deafness Statistics Differing Abilities Language Barriers Communication Tactics and Tips (Communication Professionals) Communication Support and How to Use it Modifying Documents and Plain English Use Interpreting Technology / Assistive Aids Legislation Deaf History and Deaf Culture Basic British Sign Language (BSL syntax & grammar) Gesture & Expression RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION CPD CERTIFICATION SERVICE This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM LEAD ACADEMY After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQS IS CPD A RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION IN THE UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. ARE QLS COURSES RECOGNISED? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CERTIFICATE? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. CAN I PAY BY INVOICE? 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