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February 9, 2023

Lancashire: New Weekender bus tickets


Passengers can benefit from reduced fares this weekend with the new Weekender bus ticket, buy Saturday to get Sunday free. Great value bus fares will be available on most bus services for evening & weekend travel across Lancs. For evenings out, you can also get a single ticket bus journeys for just £1, after 7pm 7 days a week. 

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Tom Harrison House Liverpool


Tom Harrison House provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK Armed Forces veterans and emergency services personnel.

Our bespoke 12-week residential programme is designed specifically for those who have served and who may struggle to engage with mainstream, civilian rehabilitation services​.

Further information can be found HERE​


 

Edinburgh: Oxgangs Library Daily Events

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 8, 2023

Medway Council Apprenticeships

 



It's National Apprenticeship Week

This is Paige Maryott – Child Health Apprentice and Apprentice of the year

"Becoming apprentice of the year has been a really good way of being recognised for my work and has given me a real confidence boost. I feel like by deciding to do this apprenticeship I have developed many skills that I may not have if I had gone to collage/Uni.
 
I feel that by doing this apprenticeship it has given me the opportunity to put any skills I have learnt into practice in real situations".


As an apprentice with us you'll get the opportunity to learn from experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real work experience. You'll be encouraged and supported to realise your potential.

Find out more about Medway Council apprenticeships: https://orlo.uk/My8oW

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Veterans Dashboard Launched


First-of-its-kind veterans dashboard launched as new census data emerges​​

The Veterans Data Dashboard from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, allows the public to scroll through data in areas such as population, housing, mental health and employment.

The dashboard will provide a snapshot to the public, veterans and service providers so they can learn about the community, as well as the different services offered by the government to support veterans.

It comes as the Office for National Statistics released new data from the 2021 Census on the veteran population. The data covers areas such as age, health, gender and ethnic and religious breakdown.​

​​​CLICK HERE​ to view

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Skills for Life - Multiply Programme


Multiply is a new programme helping people brush to up on maths skills. 

Find out more http://cwac.co/kfd2S

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 7, 2023

Colchester: Colchester Tyre & Exhaust Centre Ltd


Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Two Early Years Practitioner SEND Support Key Person Job Vacancies in the Pre- School classes – St Nicholas Pre-School and Nursery

 

Date: 17th January 2023

Two Early Years Practitioner SEND Support Key Person Job Vacancies in the Pre- School classes – St Nicholas Pre-School and Nursery

We are recruiting 2 experienced Level 2 or above, Early Years SEND Support Key Persons’.

Position 1: Hours Monday and Friday afternoon 12.00pm to 2.30pm: to be key person to one child and support the child and to support the class team. This is term time only and job contract is until 21st July 2023 as this child will leave to start school. The contract is with funding from Essex County.

Position 2: This is in a different classroom, Hours as follows: Tuesday and Thursday 09.00am to 2.30pm or 09.30am to 2.30pm and Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12.00pm to 2.30pm, to be Key Person to one child and support the child and the class team. This is also term time only and job contract ends on 21st July 2023 as this child will also leave to start school. The contract is with funding from Essex County.

 We offer as follows to our team members

·         Discount for team members children attending our setting

·         Access to continuous online training and in house training

·         We have a team members only well-being area for use in the settings garden

·         We have Mental Health First Aiders in the setting

·         We promote and actively support all our team to take charge of their emotional well-being and have activities and resources to support this and we have well-being events as a team

·         Team members have access to ‘administration time’ on a Monday and Wednesday evening: 3.45pm to 5.30pm (not compulsory but there as and when needed)

Requirements:

·         You must be aware of the EYFS Statutory Requirements (September 2021) and be aware of the SEND Code of Practice

·         Safeguarding Training and to know and understand the ‘Prevent Duty’, ‘FGM’ and be fully aware and understand your statutory responsibilities within the role of Safeguarding all children.

·         First Aid trained with an up-to-date qualification would be an advantage (training can be given for the right applicant)

·         Must be Level 2/3 or above trained

·         Have an understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety within an early years setting

·         Be able to work as part of a team in a very busy early years setting

·         Food Hygiene training would be an advantage but not essential as training can be accessed

·         You must have a genuine passion to teach children and to ensure children receive excellent learning experiences within the setting as children are our future

·         Be able to work with other Early Years Professionals to support children on our SEND register

·         Be able to observe, assess and evaluate children’s learning and complete reports when needed and be aware of one planning – training can be given

·         You must have a clear DBS and 2 good references we can ask for.

·         Must be able to work as part of a team and with other Early Years Professionals

If you are interested, please contact the setting on 01206816597 or email

mgt.stnicholas19@btconnect.com. Thank you. All is subject to an interview and safer recruitment checks including a DBS clear check and 2 good references. To start as soon as possible.

Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Visions Young Parents Group


Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE



February 6, 2023

Chester: Time to Talk Session - Calm Coffee at Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Blacon - Wed 22 Feb 1-3pm

Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Blacon Adventure Playground, The Activity Centre, Shelly Road, Blacon, Chester.

Join Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre (Calm Coffee) for a FREE Time To Talk session this month Wednesday 22nd February 2022 from 1pm through until 3pm, no need to book just turn up.

This session is designed for everyone who attends to take away some strategic coping mechanisms, tools and support to help your personal mental health or family and friends.

They will also have a psychotherapist doing a talk regarding our own mental health and how we can improve it daily.

This is FREE to anyone and everyone and who doesn’t love free coffee and cake.

Information provided by Chester HIVE