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See us on the net @ www.i-way.co.uk/-.swindonlink The Link Magazine -April 1998 19
Courses to help make changes Unlock the genius and
A free daytime course aimed at women who are thinking of making
changes in their lives starts at the Link Centre on 22 April. boost those grades
Called Make Your Experience ognise their own skills, build self The GCSEs are getting close and revision should be high on the
Count, it is run by the Workers' confidence, and look at what they agenda for year 11 students. But, do you need that extra lift to see you
Education Association Women's want out of life. It is based on through the next couple of months?
Branch. Women will learn to rec- sharing and support.
The course runs on Wednesdays, Hreod Parkway School and
12.45pm to 2.45pm for ten weeks. Quantum Training have organised
New group for On completion students will be the Lightning Learning Pro-
awarded a WEA certificate. There gramme over two days in the
Asian women is also an option to have work as- Easter holidays for students from
On 23 April a new group is being sessed for a credit from the Open any school who needs some help.
launched for Asian women. Swin- College Network. Jon O'Brian of Quantum Train-
don Asian Womens Association A free creche is provided if you ing says the accelerated learning
will meet every Thursday, 1pm to book at least ten working days course will have a powerful effect
2.30pm, at the Broad Green Centre before the course starts. on the lives of participants far be-
in Salisbury Street, close to Swin- On Saturdays 25 April and 9 yond the forthcoming exams.
don town centre. May, lOam to 4pm there is a two "The seven step programme
The group will be open to any day Advanced Assertiveness work- draws on business training tech-
Asian women who may feel iso- shop for those who have attended niques and the latest research on Phil Came of Learning Works, left,
lated or lonely, or who may be a basic assertiveness course and how the brain retains information. who will be assisting Jon O'Brian
looking for somthing new to get would like to expand their knowl- Students will understand more
involved in. Sessions will include edge and skills. It will be held at clearly how they take in knowl- "It's not too late at all," said Jon.
demonstrations on health and the Health Hydro, Milton Road edge, how to retain the informa- "Students may feel lacking in con-
beauty, relaxation and stress re- and the fee is £27, free to women tion and how to use it to best effect. fidence, but now is the time to
lease and confidence building. on benefit. "We'll use a combination of in- focus on what has to be done to get
There will be a free creche on If you would like to know more tellectual exercises, role play, prob- good grades. Participants will
site, so bring along your under 5s. about these and other courses, a lem solving, brain puzzles and come away with higher levels of
For more information contact leaflet is available from the WEA even juggling to get both sides of confidence, a greater sense of self-
Zarine on 432031 or Miriam on office at the Health Hydro in Mil- the brain working." esteem and be well organised for
466510, or turn up on the day. ton Road, or you can call 618233. Participants will work in small that the last few weeks of revision.
groups with tutors and the course The Lightning Learning Pro-
will also touch on exercise and diet gramme takes place on 6 and 7
Train to be a teacher which are important to help the April and costs £85. For details
candidate be in best condition for call Fil Came on 01672 512914, or
the exams. Hreod Parkway School on 521335.
in a local school

Whilst Swindon still hopes and waits for its university, the chance SECONDARY TEACHER TRAINING
for Swindon based graduates to take up a post-graduate (secondary) IN SWINDON & WILTSHIRE
teaching qualification already exists, writes Jill Kelly, a teacher and
Training Manager at Bradon Forest School.
-APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FULL-RANGE
The PGCE Course, based at Chel-
tenham & Gloucester College of OF SECONDARY SUBJECTS ON AN INNOVATIVE
Higher Education is different from FULLTIME SCHOOL-BASED COURSE
many other courses in that the
majority of the training is carried Financial support
out in schools. When it began the available for:
partnership involved mainly Design Technology
Gloucestershire schools with two
schools from the Swindon area. Information Technology
Now other Swindon & Wiltshire Mathematics, Music
schools have joined the scheme.
Modern Foreign Languages
I have been surprised and de- Religious Education
lighted to find that my trainees are
from a very wide range of back- Science
grounds. These include: women You will get full support in
choosing to take up a career in
teaching after raising their fami- schools from subject
lies; people choosing to make a cial both to schools and trainees. specialist mentors and
career change and young people Each trainee has a mentor to guide experienced senior teachers.
who have recently finished their them from the first nerve-
degrees.
wracking step inside the class- Full details in our
A recent application for the course room, through the labyrinth of the Information Pack
is an ex-pupil of mine who has National Curriculum and out into Enquiries:Alan Bloomfield
found his work in the insurance a whole new world as a qualified Cheltenham & Gloucester
industry less than satisfying and teacher! This is backed up with
College of Higher Education CHELTENHAM
has realised that teaching offers school based tutorials and college
the job-satisfaction he craves. sessions. P0 Box 220 The Park
Cheltenham GL50 2QF
Where the course differs from Anyone interested in knowing GLOUCESTER
many others is that roughly 70% more about the course, can contact Tel: 01242 532870
of the time is spent in schools, a Alan Bloomfield at the college on Email: [email protected] College of Higher Education
model which has proved benefi- 01242 532870 or call me on 870729.