Festival of Learning, places still avaliable

 

Celebrating National Learning at Work Week - 16 to 22 May 2016

Have-a-Go and Taster Sessions 

Sessions are open to all staff but line manager approval is required for attendance during working hours (not the lunchtime session on 17 May)

Date and time

Topic

Venue

 

16 May at 9.30am to 1pm

Mental Health First Aid Lite

EDC, Pelsall

 

17 May at 12.30pm to 1.30pm

English Paper Piecing

Oak Room in HR

 

19 May at 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm

Also running on 31 May at the same times

Bite-size Coaching

Oak Room in HR

 

19 May at 9.30am to 10.45am

Stress Management

Beeches Room at Forest Arts Centre

 

19 May at 11am to 12.30pm

Nutrition

Beeches Room at Forest Arts Centre

 

19 May at 2pm to 4pm

Dementia in Walsall

Beeches Room at Forest Arts Centre

 

20 May at 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Introduction to Mindfulness

Oak Room in HR

 

E-learning Module

Learning to Learn

Available on eCentral

 

E-learning Module

Self Development

Available on eCentral

 

 

Bite Size Coaching

Aim:  To introduce managers and staff to the concept of coaching as a personal and team development tool during a time of change.

This is a semi-structured, informal session where experienced coaches will help you explore coaching in relation to your service area, team development needs, future challenges and/or personal growth.

Who is the session aimed at?                                                                                   

Anyone who influences the development of others or takes responsibility for their own growth and development

What will it cover?   

·        What we mean by coaching

·        What is a coaching culture   

·        Benefits of coaching                                                                                                            

·        Coaching resource available                                                                                          

 

What will you learn?

 

·        Why coach

·        The difference between formal, contracted coaching and informal coaching conversations

·        When coaching is not the answer

·        How to access a coach

 

Date and time:  19 May at 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm.  Bite-size Coaching is also running on 31 May at the same times

 

Venue:  Oak Room in HR

 

 

 

Mental Health First Aid Lite

 

By the end of the course you will be able to:

 

  • Define mental health and some common mental health issues
  • Identify stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues
  • Relate to people's experiences and support people in distress
  • Look after your own mental health

 

Target audience:  any member of staff

 

Date and time:  16 May at 9.30am to 1pm

Venue:  EDC, Pelsall

 

 

Introduction to Mindfulness

A practical introduction to Mindfulness and how to use it in your daily life

  • What is Mindfulness?
  • The benefits of practising Mindfulness
  • Integrating Mindfulness at work
  • Turning travelling time into Mindfulness time
  • Exploring Mindfulness at home

Date and time:  20 May at 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Venue:  Oak Room in HR

 

 

 

Nutrition

Aim:  The session will cover the basics of understanding good nutrition and hydration

What will it cover?

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