OCR Preparing to Teach in the Life-long Learning Sector
The programme covers the following aspects of teacher training:
• planning a teaching session and creating a scheme of work• the role of the tutor• the training cycle• meeting individual learner needs• teaching and learning methods• assessment methods• evaluation strategiesThis course is delivered over 1 week (Monday to Friday 10am until 4.30pm)
Full / part funding may be available for those who are in receipt of JSA. Individuals will need to be signing on in the Black Country area, and be over 18 years of age.
Please contact Elen Edwards for available dates telephone 01902 652307
Leadership and Management Advisory Service
Applications must be sent to 'LMAS' no later than the 20th of January 2012
New help for identifying and funding development opportunities
The government has set up a new Leadership and Management Advisory Service (LMAS) to help eligible employers identify and fund development opportunities for their senior leaders.
The aim of the service is to foster the leadership and management skills of senior staff so they can make full use of their workforce and accelerate the growth of their business.
To be eligible, your business must be in England and have:
If eligible, you will receive:
When the development activity is complete, the skills adviser will discuss the impact with you and see if there are opportunities for further skills development that would benefit your business.
The LMAS will operate on a regional basis and full contact details of the service providers, and the regions they cover, are listed below:
East of England, East Midlands and West Midlands
Find out about LMAS services on the EMB Ltd website - http://www.embltd.co.uk/Tel: 0845 894 8969 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0845 894 8969 end_of_the_skype_highlightingEmail: lmas@embltd.co.uk
If you require Management and Leadership training tailored to your organisation's needs please dont hesitate to contact us on 01902 652307 and we will be happy to discuss our Fastrack Management NVQ's with you.
• planning a teaching session and creating a scheme of work• the role of the tutor• the training cycle• meeting individual learner needs• teaching and learning methods• assessment methods• evaluation strategies
•coaching & mentoring
The CTLLS course is delivered through workshops and distance learning. Each topic area is introduced through workshops (attendance is mandatory), further information is then e-mailed at agreed intervals, providing underpinning knowledge, guidance for further study and an assignment to be assessed that demonstrates an understanding of the topic area. In addition, learners will need to maintain a teaching practice log recording 30 hours of teaching practice (some of which will be observed) including lesson plans, materials and evaluations. This course is also availabel via distance learning. The fees are £675.
If you are interested in joining this course , please contact Elen Edwards on 01902 652307 or email elenedwards@topps.org.uk to book your place.
Full funding is available for those who are in receipt of JSA. Individuals will need to be signing on in the Black Country area, and be over 18 years of age.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is suitable for anyone who is unemployed and who:
• Wants to learn what mentoring is and the skills required to be a mentor• Wants to learn how to support others through mentoring• Wants to enhance their CV and chances of getting work in the caring / support sectors• Is happy to share their life experiences and knowledge• Feels comfortable mixing with a socially and culturally diverse group• Wants to identify their own strengths and areas for development • Wants to practice what they have learnt in a secure and friendly environment • Needs to practice their communication and presentation skills and is happy to give and receive feedback There are no entry requirements for this programme but you must be unemployed or economically inactive to take part.
This programme is free of charge (but a RETURNABLE deposit of £10 is required to secure a place)Please contact Anna Wright / Elen Edwards on 01902 652307 for available dates.
“Book Early To Guarantee Your Place”
New start new year, start you new year with a refreshing course with Topps. If you are interested in any of the following courses then please call now to avoid disappointment, there are currently places available on all of the courses listed.
PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)CTLLS (Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)Train the TrainerNew Assessors Award (L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)Introduction to Dyslexia and Managing its ImpactCall now on 01902 652307 to book your place.
If you are interested in joining any of these courses , please contact Elen Edwards on 01902 652307 or email elenedwards@topps.org.uk to book your place
October 2011
Topps continues to meet the Matrix Quality Standard Topps received excellent feedback from the Matrix assessor:
"Strong leadership and direction are provided to the business by its Director"
"There is clearly a real commitment to the concept of the Life Long Learning within the business."
"Topps has a significant number of well-developed partnerships across the City of Wolverhampton and beyond.
"Learners and partners consistently use the word "Professional" when describing the services delivered by Topps.
Dyslexia Taster Workshop July 2011Our second workshop took place on 22 July 2011 and we’d like to thank the delegates for their positive feedback;
"I learnt a lot of new facts about Dyslexia about aspects I had never considered" (HR, Sedgley)
"There were nice rooms, the tutor displayed very good knowledge and I would have no problem recommending Topps to others" (JB, Wolverhampton)
Congratulations to another cohort who have completed their PTLLS course and thank you for your positive feedback;“The learning environment was very good and relaxing, the staff approachable, it was easy to state what you felt during learning and I would definitely use Topps again and recommend Topps to others” PC Wolverhampton“The staff were brilliant, the tutor fantastic and I would recommend Topps to others” IR Wolverhampton
“I can confirm that evaluation panel representatives of Wolverhampton City PCT and Royal Wolverhampton NHS Hospitals Trust attended your site on Wednesday 29 June at 2pm to assess the premises as part of the evaluation of your tender. I would like to thank you on behalf of myself and my two colleagues for facilitating our visit and providing access to all areas required and answering all our questions/providing the relevant information."
"We were generally very impressed with the facilities particularly in terms of areas of equality and diversity (DDA) provision where you seemed to have "ticked all the boxes" which is commendable especially for such a small organisation."
TF Wolverhampton PCT and RW NHS Trust
Dyslexia Taster Workshop 2011Our first workshop took place on 21 June 2011 and we’d like to thank the delegates for their positive feedback;“I feel more knowledgeable about the strategies/methods used to include Dyslexic learners” (VP, Smethwick)“I found it interesting and it helped with general awareness” (VA, Wolverhampton)“It certainly helped check my existing knowledge and move it on” (AS, Wolverhampton)
New Assessors Award 2011
"Congratulations" to our March delegates who have all completed the New Assessors Award and thank you for your positive feedback;“the teaching was excellent” (DJ, Wolverhampton)“the programme was at a level that was understandable and the tutor was very supportive” “I was made to feel comfortable and confident” (MC, Wolverhampton)“I liked the structure of the programme and enjoyed the workshops” “it was well organised, I enjoy working with Topps – a very professional organisation” (MCh, Wolverhampton)
News - June 2011
Well done to both Gloria and Pam from the West Midlands Fire Service who have recently completed their Certificate in Business Administation Level 2 NVQ.
