Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

A four day course: 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th August  

Do you want a career in teaching in the lifelong learning sector? Are you a trainer, tutor or instructor who wants to progress in their career or simply gain new teaching and learning skills to improve your student experience? Attending this course will give you the abilities and confidence to turn your classes or seminars in to more exciting and engaging  sessions and make you a more attractive prospect to potential employers.

Our Service

The course focuses on using practical teaching and learning methods, combined with real-life exercises to develop your skills and competencies. The course supports you in developing an appreciation of:

• Roles, responsibilities and boundaries of the classroom practitioner
• Teaching and learning strategies to enhance your sessions
• Effective Programme and Session Planning skills
• How to create and deliver engaging and inclusive sessions
• Assessment methods and efficient record-keeping 

The course is separated in to a three day block, followed by a one day session a fortnight later. This enables participants to take on board the information and skills given in the first block and apply them to their written assignments and practical micro-teaching session in the second block. 

Our track Record

As a leading training centre, Striding Out has grown and developed a range of courses from Business Enterprise, Leadership and Management, and Coaching and Mentoring. We have delivered training to individuals and organisations of varying sizes, ages and backgrounds with high success rates and praise from our awarding body for the work we are undertaking with our clients.

As a result of our support, our clients feel they have:

• Understood key theories and strategies relating to teaching and learning and integrated them in to their current practice
• Enhanced their reflective skills, enabling them to evaluate their performance in a more balanced way
• Developed confidence, communication skills and inter-personal skills
• Acquired tips and skills that they will be able to directly translate in to the classroom

Our Clients

Our public courses are open to anyone who either is, or aspires to be, a trainer, lecturer, tutor or instructor. Our diverse range of trainers have the skills, experience and knowledge to work with individuals in a variety of settings to help develop their skills.

Course Cost 

Award £350 (includes registration fees, assessment, course materials, excludes VAT)

To REGISTER

Please contact us at: [email protected]

Aspire to Lead is an exciting leadership programme that matches emerging young leaders to inspiring organisations.

Our aim is to help organisations achieve economic, social and environmental results by connecting the business leaders of tomorrow with the business leaders of today.

If you a high achieving graduate, the Aspire to Lead programme offers you the unique opportunity to develop world-class leadership skills as well as professional competency in your chosen field.  We help high-calibre graduates unlock their leadership potential, develop new skills as well as build upon existing ones.

If you are an employer, and looking to recruit an enthusiastic, intelligent staff member to coordinate a specific project, who shows true leadership potential, then Aspire to Lead could be the programme for you.

The Service

We match graduates who aspire to make a real impact with organisations who can offer real projects.

Aspire to Lead provides the following services to graduates and employers:

• Six month job opportunity for a motivated graduate
• Six month professional training programme on leadership and management skills
• A Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification, accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management
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We look for graduates who have an outstanding academic background with a min 2:1 degree. Applicants with Master degrees are also encouraged to apply. We look for candidates to demonstrate ambition, drive and initiative as well as a creative vision, alongside leadership experience within either a student, community or workplace environment.

We select eight exceptional graduates to start their 6mth job opportunities four times a year. Start dates are in July, October, January, and April.

If you an employer OR candidate interested in taking part in the programme then please contact [email protected]  to recieve further information.

Track Record

During 2010, we placed over 200 graduates in 6mth work placements with social enterprises, including Rich Mix, Eco-Computers, Make Theatre Work, London Rebuilding Society, Green works, Tourism Concern, plus many others. Over 50% have secured permanent employment following the placement, whilst the remainder pursued further training, career opportunities or established their own social enterprise.

As a result of our support, our clients feel they have:

• Developed leadership and management skills
• Gained new confidence
• Developed effective team skills
• Produced results and made a real difference
• Engaged with essential new work contacts 

Client Testimonials

Debbi Francis, Digital Marketing Manager, Global Action Plan - Employer

 “Amy is doing exceptionally well in her new role. She’s picked up everything really quickly, and is a fantastic support to the team. The team is always very busy but with Amy on board they have been able to work far more strategically. She uses her initiative, and is described as “an absolute pleasure to work with. Amy is a real asset to the team and to the organisation as a whole. With her help we’re making sure that Global Action Plan is recognised as one of the foremost environmental charities.”

Amy Sharples, Marketing Administrator, Global Action Plan - Employee

Amy Sharples is a 25 year old Biology Graduate.  She decided to take up the role at Global Action plan due to having a real interest in environmental issues.  Amy’s role entails supporting the marketing team, with event organisation, promotion of EcoInteractive exhibits plus digital marketing and website maintenance.

“ I hope to constantly improve in my job in order to reach my full potential and to be a real asset to the team.  I am learning a whole range of new skills within digital marketing and how it works in the charity sector.  I’ve found the coaching to really help me benchmark my progress. I’ve found my ideal job, it’s challenging but I love it. The environment is really friendly and nurturing and most importantly there’s a fantastic team spirit here.”

Dirk Bischof – Embrace Cooperation Ltd -  Employer

“Our three new employees have settled into the very busy office and are doing a great job. One of the project assistants is currently in Germany to accompany a youth placement.   We are extremely grateful to have had such well-organized, reliable and committed young adults. We plan to use the service again in the future”.

Lorna Maclean – Junior Training Facilitator – Embrace Cooperation Ltd - Employee

Lorna Maclean, aged 22, was recruited as a Junior Training Facilitator for Embrace Cooperation Ltd.  She has a BA in Applied Languages and wanted a job which utilized her languages.  She was recruited to help the Project Managers find accommodation and work placements for participants arriving from abroad, as well as prepare and carry out German lessons for participants going to Germany.

“ I want to make a difference to the company I work for. I am learning how to be part of a highly successful and extremely busy organisation, and the importance of time management.  The placement has been a good opportunity for me to develop team skills and has allowed me to feel more organised.” 

Being opportunistic, motivating people, managing different personalities, and delegating tasks are just some of roles and responsibilities you need to take on as a leader. Take the Lead equips individuals to become confident leaders. It gives them the skills to engage and communicate with others.

The Services

The programme focuses on practical learning, including personal coaching and training methods combined with exercises to develop their skills at first hand. Take the Lead provides our clients with training and coaching to develop their understanding of:

• Leadership styles
• Enterprise skills
• Attributes and motivations
• Coaching tools and techniques

The intensity and content of the training is varied depending on the previous leadership experience of the clients.  Our training can also be accredited with a qualification from the Institute of Leadership and Management ranging from Level 2 to Level 7.

Our Clients

We work with young people aged 16 upwards to adults who are either new leaders to senior leaders in the community or work based setting. Our diverse range of delivery staff, have the skills, experience and knowledge to work with individuals in a variety of contexts to help them develop their leadership skills. Our leadership support is often paid for by an employer, an individual or a public sector funder.

Track Record

Between December 2009 and November 2010 we have recruited 70 young people aged between 18 and 30 onto our Take the Lead programme, working with a number of partners including Elixir Foundations, London Youth and Birmingham Youth Service.

The recruits have received leadership training and one-to-one coaching support to enable them become great leaders in their community or work place. 44 of these individuals are working towards accrediting their training with an ILM Level 2 Team Leadership Qualification and 3 have already successfully completed their qualification.

As a result of our support, our clients feel they have:-

• Understood their own motivations better
• Defined their natural role as a leader
• Identified the difference they want to make
• Understood the different types of leadership style
• Increased confidence to take action
• A better understanding of how to motivate others
• Learnt new methods of communication to suit different audiences

Being opportunistic, motivating people, managing different personalities, and delegating tasks are just some of roles and responsibilities you need to take on as a leader. Take the Lead equips individuals to become confident leaders. It gives them the skills to engage and communicate with others.

The Services

The programme focuses on practical learning, including personal coaching and training methods combined with exercises to develop their skills at first hand. Take the Lead provides our clients with training and coaching to develop their understanding of:

• Leadership styles
• Enterprise skills
• Attributes and motivations
• Coaching tools and techniques

The intensity and content of the training is varied depending on the previous leadership experience of the clients.  Our training can also be accredited with a qualification from the Institute of Leadership and Management ranging from Level 2 to Level 7.

Our Clients

We work with young people aged 16 upwards to adults who are either new leaders to senior leaders in the community or work based setting. Our diverse range of delivery staff, have the skills, experience and knowledge to work with individuals in a variety of contexts to help them develop their leadership skills. Our leadership support is often paid for by an employer, an individual or a public sector funder.

Track Record

Between December 2009 and November 2010 we have recruited 70 young people aged between 18 and 30 onto our Take the Lead programme, working with a number of partners including Elixir Foundations, London Youth and Birmingham Youth Service.

The recruits have received leadership training and one-to-one coaching support to enable them become great leaders in their community or work place. 44 of these individuals are working towards accrediting their training with an ILM Level 2 Team Leadership Qualification and 3 have already successfully completed their qualification.

As a result of our support, our clients feel they have:-

• Understood their own motivations better
• Defined their natural role as a leader
• Identified the difference they want to make
• Understood the different types of leadership style
• Increased confidence to take action
• A better understanding of how to motivate others
• Learnt new methods of communication to suit different audiences