WEA Scotland

Interested in working in schools or early years? Our FREE course can give you the confidence to get started. Now with digital badge.
Enrol now to secure your free place -> https://forms.office.com/e/2bi8rZK4aV

➡️Aberdeenshire - want to gain employment in Pupil Support?
➡️Fully Supported Free Course to help build your confidence.
➡️Running September 17th - 3rd December every Tuesday 10AM - 12 Noon Online. (No classes in the school holidays). Can be flexible.

💁‍♂️Improve your number skills and help support your children with their learning.

you ➕ skills 🟰 confidence

In the course you will ..
Find out more about the Pupil Support Assistant Role.
Discover how to boost learning through play.
Help children to love learning.
Polish your CV and Prepare for Interviews.

Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +.

Enrol now to secure your free place -> https://forms.office.com/e/2bi8rZK4aV

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

You can access the course via the internet on smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Please let us know if you need help getting started with your online learning.

🖐️FREE, fully funded NEW course starting 18th September to 6th November for 6 weeks (excludes school holidays).
👶Childminding Business Basics.
🌟Now with a digital badge.

➡️Online every Wednesday 10 - 12. Can be flexible.
➡️Supported to help boost your confidence. No prior knowledge necessary.
➡️To sign up and register or for more information click here: https://forms.office.com/e/MMSR2nuU0h

Already a childminder - this course can help boost your skills.
Not sure if childminding is for you? - then this course will help you decide. You will gain an insight into what it takes to set up a childminding business and get started with some valuable skills:

🔴Information on the process required to register and legalities.
🟠Activities to help you decide if childminding is financially viable for you.
🟡Advice on the business and administration processes.
🟢Early Education information and help with children's number skills.

To be eligible for the free course you must be 19+, live, work or volunteer in Aberdeenshire and do NOT have a Nat 5 C or above (or equivalent) in Maths.

Calling all Glasgow parents and carers!
Thinking of getting back to work, or looking for a career change? Why not join our FREE Intro to Pupil Support (Multiply) course, starting after the school holidays?

Every Tuesday, term-time, between 10 am - 12 noon via Zoom from 27th Aug - 12th Nov (no sessions on 24th Sept or 15th Oct).

👩🏻‍🏫 Find out what's involved in the role of Pupil Support Assistant
🪀Discover effective ways to support children's learning in and out of the classroom
🚸 Get familiar with the Curriculum for Excellence and essential learning up to the 'informed' level of the Scottish Government's Pupils Support Staff Framework
🥇Earn a Digital Badge to add to your CV
🗣️Get ready for job applications and interviews

What previous course participants say:

💯100% would recommend the course to a friend
✔️"A great way to learn!"
😁"I now feel ready to push forward in applying for jobs and gaining employment in a school setting"

The course is free to anyone who:

Is a parent or carer of children under 16
Lives in Glasgow
Is aged 19+
Does NOT have a Nat 5 maths or equivalent (Intermediate 2 pass; Standard Grade Credit grade 1 or 2; O'Level C+)

Sign up FREE using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/sGVcd8AtmW

Or contact Bex for more info: [email protected]
If you're new to online learning, please just call for a chat - there's lots of support available 👋🏽

Enrol FREE here: https://forms.office.com/e/qvas5tpawz
or contact Bex for more info: [email protected]

Looking for a fresh start after the summer holidays, working in education? Is it time to focus on YOU and what YOU want for the future? Join our friendly tutor and get ready to work in pupil support!

FREE!
10 tutor-led sessions
10 am - 12 noon
Monday 26th August - 18th November [no sessions on 23rd Sept, 7th Oct or 14th Oct)
via Zoom

🥇Earn a Digital Badge in Pupil Support to add to your CV!

👩🏻‍🏫Find out about the Pupil Support Assistant role

🚸Learn about the Curriculum for Excellence and how to support children's learning through play and in the classroom

💬Meet others who are interested in working in education and share your own knowledge, experience and ideas

ENROL NOW here: https://forms.office.com/e/0gWaDk0Bx2
If you have any questions, or need help getting enrolled, please get in touch with Bex: [email protected]

🖐️Living Hours accreditation is open to all accredited Living Wage Employers and we would encourage you to join this session and learn more.

➡️ sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-hours-information-session-tickets-910563589207?aff=oddtdtcreator

School Uniform Sale Dates, please add to comments if you know of any more!

➡️Aberdeenshire - are you newly self-employed or thinking about it?
Thinking of setting up as a dog walker, nail technician, tutor, childminder, yoga instructor or any small business?
➡️Having to register as self-employed and complete a tax return for the first time OR want to know how?
➡️FREE 3 hour short course. Online: Wed June 26th 10AM – 1PM.
️⚡Date and Times doesn't suit? – get in touch we are arranging other dates and times.
➡️This free 3 hour course is a helpful guide to keeping financial records, registering as self-employed and informs on filing an online self-assessment tax return with gov.uk.

✨🤩Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +.
For more information email [email protected]
OR
Enrol now to secure your free place -> Click here to register https://forms.office.com/e/7qHGyF6rzV

➡️ Aberdeenshire - are you newly self-employed or thinking about becoming self-employed?
You may be setting up as a dog walker, nail technician, tutor, gardener, childminder, yoga instructor or any small business. We are here to help!

➡️ Having to register as self-employed and complete a tax return for the first time OR want to know how?

➡️ FREE 3 hour short course. Online: Wed June 26th 10AM – 1PM.

️⚡Date and Times doesn't suit? – get in touch we are arranging other dates and times. Let us know what suits you best mornings, afternoons or evenings.

➡️ This free 3 hour course is a helpful guide to keeping financial records, registering as self-employed and useful information on filing an online self-assessment tax return with gov.uk.

✨🤩Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +.

For more information email [email protected]
OR
Enrol now to secure your free place ->Register here https://forms.office.com/e/7qHGyF6rzV

Want to work from the comfort of your own home, but need to update your digital skills first? Join our FREE Introduction to the Digital Office (Multiply) course with WEA tutor Stephen McGuire and build your digital knowledge, skills and confidence! Over six online Zoom sessions, we'll cover:
☁️the basics of Microsoft 365 apps, including:
💻Word,
🧑🏻‍🏫PowerPoint
📊Excel
📧 Outlook

Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Fife, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +

Running every Friday, 10 am - 12 noon, from Friday 31st May - 5th July (6 x 2-hour sessions)

Enrol FREE here: https://forms.office.com/e/Af1gK4K1nF
Contact Bex if you have any questions: [email protected]

Click here to enrol on this FREE course: https://forms.office.com/e/Af1gK4K1nF

Want to work from the comfort of your own home in an administrative or digital role, but need to update your digital skills first? Join our FREE Introduction to the Digital Office (Multiply) course with WEA tutor Stephen McGuire and build your digital knowledge, skills and confidence! Over six online Zoom sessions, we'll cover:

☁️the basics of Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Fife, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +

Running every Friday, 10 am - 12 noon, from Friday 31st May - 5th July (6 x 2-hour sessions)

Enrol FREE here: https://forms.office.com/e/Af1gK4K1nF

Contact Bex if you have any questions: [email protected]

🖐️Interested in starting your own Childminding Business, but don't know how.

➡️Are you 19+ | Live or work in Aberdeenshire | Do not have Nat 5 C or above in Maths?
➡️We can help with a free course starting soon.
➡️For more information please contact [email protected] OR click the following link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2gPIVYA40Ce2Ot4xtCuxy2Tu-c9JsNGg07veBP-6q5UOFM4QjNBU05VT1g0UUUzNDZCR0U4NUMzVy4u

Looks amazing! 😋😋😋

☀️☀️☀️Lorna's new course at Sunny Govan starts on Thursday 2nd May ☀️☀️☀️
Join Lorna to share songs, recipes and stories about food on a budget. Enrol here: https://forms.office.com/e/3FA6WeXeT8

Calling all wannabe Digital Nomads!!

Want to work from the comfort of your own home in an administrative or digital role, but feel like it's time to update your digital skills? Join our FREE Introduction to the Digital Office course with WEA tutor Stephen McGuire and build your digital knowledge, skills and confidence! Over six online Zoom sessions, we'll cover:

☁️the basics of cloud-based technologies like Word, Excel and Outlook on Microsoft 365
🤖Artificial Intelligence for work - find new ways of getting AI to work for you in the workplace.
📖How to update your CV and get ready for interviews

Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Fife, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +

Running every Friday, 10 am - 12 noon, from Friday 31st May - 5th July (6 x 2-hour sessions)

Enrol here: https://forms.office.com/e/Af1gK4K1nF

Contact Bex if you have any questions: [email protected]
Contact Bex for more info: [email protected]

Want to gain employment in Pupil Support in your local school in Fife?

➡️Fully Supported FREE Course to help build your confidence, knowledge and skills.
➡️6 sessions
➡️Running online, 10 am - 12 noon every Tuesday from 21st May - 2nd July (no class on 4th June)

you ➕ skills 🟰 confidence!

In the course you will:
1️⃣ Find out more about the Pupil Support Assistant Role.
2️⃣ Discover how to boost learning through play.
3️⃣ Help children to love learning.
4️⃣ Polish your CV and Prepare for Interviews.

Free to anyone who lives in Fife!

🤩Enrol now to secure your free place: https://forms.office.com/e/vvReaDYX3X

If you have any questions please contact Kathleen: [email protected]

You can access the course via the internet on smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Please let us know if you need help getting started with your online learning.

➡️Aberdeenshire - want to gain employment in Pupil Support?
➡️Fully Supported FREE Course to help build your confidence.
➡️Running April 30th - 2nd July 10AM - 12 Noon Online.

💁‍♂️Improve your number skills and help support your children with their learning.

you ➕ skills 🟰 confidence

In the course you will ..
1️⃣ Find out more about the Pupil Support Assistant Role.
2️⃣ Discover how to boost learning through play.
3️⃣ Help children to love learning.
4️⃣ Polish your CV and Prepare for Interviews.

Free to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Aberdeenshire, who does not have Nat 5 maths C+ or equivalent and is age 19 +.

🤩Enrol now to secure your free place -> https://forms.office.com/e/PQtZqMpfuB

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]. You can access the course via the internet on smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Please let us know if you need help getting started with your online learning.

Today marks the start of Neurodiversity Week 2024!

To learn a bit more about Neurodiversity if you go the Neurodiversity Week website they have lots of amazing resources, and useful information for parents and organisations.

https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/introduction

They help explain what is means, and about some neuro differences such as ADHD, Dyslexia etc.

They also share an interesting fact:

"No two people are the same and so we will all have different profiles"

Please come along to our Spring activities where you will receive a warm welcome ❤️🌷❤️. The first reminiscence cafe of the season will be held on MON 8 APRIL and our first talk will take place on THU 11 APRIL with JAMES OSWALD.

Tickets for the talks can be paid for by cash or cheque at 47 High Street every Wed 2-5 pm, or by bank transfer. If you wish to pay by bank transfer please email us for more details.

This Saturday the mighty Charlie will be doing minestrone soup, spaghetti bolognese and, one of my absolute faves, bread and butter pudding.😍

There are still places left on this incredible course ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️🧑🏾‍🧑🏽‍🧒🏾🧑🏾‍🧑🏽‍🧒🏾

We still have a few spaces on our next 7 Habits course. Transport available. Drop us a message if you'd like to know more.
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This is on tomorrow in Pittenweem!

Are you a parent or carer? Thinking of starting a new career as a Pupil Support Assistant in Glasgow Primary Schools? Our popular Introduction to Pupil Support course is coming to Glasgow right after the Easter holidays, starting Monday 15th April:
✏️Find out about what's involved in the role
🛝Discover how to boost learning through play
➗Help children to love learning!
🔎Polish your CV and prepare for interviews
Running online, every Monday from 15th April - 24th June, 10 am - 12 noon (no sessions on 6th or 27th May)
Free to all parents and carers:
- Living, working, studying, or volunteering in Glasgow
- Age 19+
- who do not have a maths qualification at Nat 5 (pass), Intermediate 2; Standard Grade Credit (Grade 1 or 2) or O'Level C+
-who are a parent or carer
Enrol now to secure your FREE place: https://forms.office.com/e/RgHHZP53mr
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Bex Walker: [email protected]
You can access the course via the internet on Smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Please let us know if you need help getting started with online learning.

Come to our FREE cooking session to become more confident with cooking. Monday 18th March 10AM - 2PM in Garioch Community Kitchen, Inverurie.
➡️ Contact: [email protected] to join us. 🍽 OR Use the QR code, it is also in the comments👨‍🍳