Look no further than the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) and our latest Keep Learning and Get Active Guides for a range of new and exciting community learning opportunities. As the summer holidays come to a close PCP has something for everyone to keep spirits high as we return to school and work! Join us this September to learn a new skill by booking your place on one of the following courses!
Keep Learning:
Computers for the Terrified
Starting Wednesday 11th September
Overcome your fears on this practical course aimed at adults 19 and above who are total beginners and who have never used a computer before. You will gain a basic knowledge of how to get online and search the internet and increase your confidence of using IT.
CV Workshop
Thursday 19th September
Receive guidance and tips on how to craft a well-written CV fit for job applications and begin the process of sending your CV to potential employers. Use your strong points to attract the perfect jobs for you and apply the guidance in the future to expand your CV.
L2 Food Hygiene
Friday 20th September
Are you in the food industry? If you handle food, prepare and serve directly to a customer you need this qualification. Or if you’re looking to get involved in the food business gain this professional L2 qualification and get a head start! This is free to those unemployed.
L3 Emergency First Aid
Friday 26th September
Learn the necessary skills to become a first aider through a professional course where you will develop skills of how to deal with CPR, choking and more. This course is free if unemployed.
Introductions to Counselling & Listening Skills
Starting Monday 30th September
By undertaking this class you will gain awareness of what counselling is and the basic principles of person centred counselling. Get to know the three main core conditions in counselling skills and an insight into the necessary personal qualities in the career as well as an awareness of safety, boundaries and ethics in skills.
Get Active:
Upbeat Chair Aerobics
Starting Thursday 5th September
Find physical benefits in this low impact class. With constant back and lower body support throughout the class you can find ways to stay active and fit.
Nordic Walking
Starting Thursday 5th September
Enjoy fresh air and meet new people whilst getting fit. Supportive walking poles are provided.
Mixed Crafts
Starting Wednesday 11th September
Learn a range of craft techniques including paper crafts (making cards and gift wrap), glass and ceramic painting, marbling techniques and much more! Create beautiful pieces of art work to take home and develop artistic skills in a relaxing, creative session.
Sewing on a Budget
Starting Thursday 12th September
Learn basic skills such as hemming, hand stitch and appliqué stitch before learning new techniques in embroidery. Create a simple running stitch and pin together a collection of your own work! Take home unique fabric bunting and cushions or your own tote bag.
Couch to 5K Running Group
Starting Thursday 12th September
Build your fitness and get into running with the new and free couch to 5K group. Meet new people and socialise whilst improving your physical fitness, posture and breathing.
Growing Gurus
Starting Tuesday 17th September
Aimed at children aged 5-11 and explores ways to become more relaxed and build a positive mind-set in our busy world. Children will learn techniques to help reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing through activities which include breathing, guided visualisation, yoga poses and lots of fun games!
For further information or to book any of these activities please contact us at the Pioneering Care Centre, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe.
