Academic and Career Skills Programme
Academic And Career Skills Programme
Monday 29th January - Friday 21st June 2024
Thinking about going to university or applying for a job that needs higher level skills? This course will introduce you to the academic skills you need to succeed as well as the chance to brush up on your English, maths and digital skills....
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health)
Monday 25th September 2023 - Sunday 26th May 2024
This course is a great stepping stone to university and a career in a health related sector....
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities)
25th September 2023 - 26th May 2024
This course is a great stepping stone to university and a career in a humanities related sector....
Personal and Social Development
Addiction: Physical Health and Recovery
11 – 13 October 2023
This course is ideal for people that are in recovery or supporting those in recovery, maybe in a volunteer role or in paid employment....
Personal and Social Development
Anger Management (Men)
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 November 2023
Learn about what makes us angry, how it affects us and different coping mechanisms to help manage anger. Apply now!...
Personal and Social Development
Anger Management (Women)
27 – 29 November 2023
This course will explore your relationship between different types of anger as well as recognising how to express your anger assertively and appropriately...
Working and Volunteering With People
Award in Independent Advocacy – Level 2
Monday 8th - Wednesday 17th January 2024 (Monday - Wednesday)
Explore our accredited Level 2 Independent Advocacy qualification and learn how to advocate for yourself and others ...
Personal and Social Development
Becoming Your Best Self
Programme: This course is part of The Personal Growth Programme .
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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards becoming your best self? This course is designed to help you realize your dreams, set meaningful goals, and make progress towards achieving them....
Working and Volunteering With People
Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th October 2023
This course helps you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to coach and mentor. It’s an ideal starting point for a career in coaching and mentoring....
Personal and Social Development
Coping With Mental Health
Programme: This course is part of The Coping With Programme .
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This course will explore what mental health is and why good mental health is important. We will identify the factors which affect us and the common reasons why people experience poor mental health...
Personal and Social Development
Coping With PTSD and Informed Care
Programme: This course is part of The Coping With Programme .
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This course will give you the knowledge, skills and insights needed to help you understand post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the basics of how trauma-informed care works ...
Personal and Social Development
Coping With PTSD and Trauma
Programme: This course is part of The Coping With Programme .
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This course is for you if you have experienced trauma/PTSD and aims to empower you to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and embark on a journey of healing and recovery....
Personal and Social Development
Coping With Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Programme: This course is part of The Coping With Programme .
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We all experience challenges in our everyday lives but some more than others. This course will help you to understand anxiety and depression more and will give you some tools to help you to cope. ...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Data Handling
Programme: This course is part of Maths Programme .
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This course is designed to equip you with the basic skills to interpret, analyse, and present data effectively....
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Digital Functional Skills – Entry-Level 3
Monday 15th January - Wednesday 7th February 2024
Monday 22nd April - Wednesday 15th May 2024
This course will give you an understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills needed to enhance your everyday life. ...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Digital Functional Skills – Level 1
Monday 6th November - Wednesday 29th November 2023
Monday 26th February - Wednesday 20th March 2024
This course will give you an understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills needed to enhance your everyday life. ...
Personal and Social Development
Emotional Health for Wellbeing
Programme: This course is part of Your Wellbeing Programme .
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This course will help you to develop and grow by looking at ways to improve your emotional wellbeing. ...
Working and Volunteering With People
Enterprise and Creative Craft Certificate – Level 2
Monday 20th May - Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Explore your creative abilities and learn new craft techniques and skills. This course is ideal if you are thinking of working in the creative industries or want to broaden your creative craft knowledge. ...
ESOL
ESOL for Work – Level 1
Monday 8th - Tuesday 23rd July 2024
This course will give you the necessary basic English language skills needed for work, especially if you are interested in working in the health sector...
ESOL
ESOL Speaking and Listening – Entry-Level 3
Wednesday 10th April - Wednesday 12th June 2024
You will engage in various speaking activities, such as presentations, discussions, and role-plays, to enhance your confidence and ability to communicate effectively in different contexts....
ESOL
ESOL Writing – Entry-Level 3
Wednesday 10th January - Wednesday 20th March 2024
Do you want to improve your English language skills? Do you feel you need to increase your confidence and skills in writing? If so, this course is for you...
Personal and Social Development
Exploring The Outdoors For Wellbeing
Programme: This course is part of Your Wellbeing Programme .
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This course is designed to introduce you to the use of the outdoors to improve your health and wellbeing....
Personal and Social Development
Finding Your Place in Society
Programme: This course is part of The Personal Growth Programme .
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This course explores the mysteries of how humans interact in society...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Fractions, Decimals And Percentages
Programme: This course is part of Maths Programme .
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This course is designed to enhance your understanding and proficiency in working with these fundamental numerical representations....
ESOLFree Thinking
Free Thinking – a course for new communities
Friday 19th January - Sunday 24th March 2024
Friday 3rd May - Sunday 7th July 2024
Our Free Thinking course is for people with lived experience from new communities helping them to refresh, revive and take their next steps to the future. ...
Personal and Social Development
Get Creative And Feel Good
Programme: This course is part of Your Wellbeing Programme .
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This course is designed to unlock your creativity, foster self-expression, and promote overall well-being...
Personal and Social Development
How To Juggle Life and Wellbeing
Programme: This course is part of Your Wellbeing Programme .
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Working and Volunteering With People
ILM Award in Leadership and Management (Level 3) Problem Solving; Motivation and Change; Costs and Budgets
Friday 14th June - Sunday 7th July 2024
If you are a manager, learn how to help your team solve problems, motivate them and help them navigate through change as well as how to manage costs and budgets....
Working and Volunteering With People
ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management: Understanding Leadership/Understanding Organisations
Friday 17th November - Sunday 26th November 2023
This course is ideally for anyone who is currently in a job, or who has solid management experience and is hoping to progress into a new job....
Working and Volunteering With People
ILM Level 3 Award in the Management of Volunteers
Monday 2nd October - Sunday 10th December 2023
This course is ideal if you have experience of managing/supervising volunteers and you want to learn new skills and knowledge to get the very best out of your volunteer team!...
Working and Volunteering With People
ILM Level 3 Award: Leading and Motivating a Team; Developing Relationships
Friday 26th January - Sunday 4th February
This management course is ideal for people who are leading a team! You can achieve your award in 2 residential weekends...
Subject Tasters
Inequality: Race, Gender and Social Class
15th - 17th November 2023
This course introduces you to thinking about how different aspects of our identities such as our race, ethnicity, gender identity and social class affect daily life...
Working and Volunteering With People
Introduction to Counselling Skills
Friday 13th – Sunday 15th October 2023
Learn about the skills you need to develop for a counselling role, particularly if you are considering, or you are already, working or in a volunteering support role...
Subject Tasters
Introduction to Criminology
4th - 6th December 2023
This course will give you a deeper understanding of what constitutes a crime and deviance and some of the key explanations that seek to understand the root cause of criminal behaviour...
Subject Tasters
Introduction to Critical Thinking And Logic
27th - 29th November 2023
Develop your critical and logical thinking skills to help you evaluate ideas and thoughts in a rational way. This course is ideal if you wish to apply for academic study...
One Day Taster Courses
Introduction To Learning
Thursday 28th September 2023
Friday 8th December 2023
Apply for this one day course if you would like a gentle introduction back into education and to find out how Fircroft can help you to progress...
Subject Tasters
Introduction To Literature
1st - 3rd December 2023
This course has been designed to help anyone who wants to develop their academic writing skills for study and training in a number of areas...
Subject Tasters
Introduction To Politics
11th - 13th December 2023
This course would benefit anyone wishing to understand politics on a deeper level or those with a general interest in the social sciences....
Working and Volunteering With People
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work
Monday 8th January - Wednesday 1st March 2024
his qualification allows you to develop and demonstrate understanding of digital literacy skills helping you progress to a work role where these skills are required. ...
Education
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Friday 26th June - Sunday 7th July 2024
This qualification is suitable for those who wish to understand the role of an Assessor in a vocational workplace setting...
Working and Volunteering With People
Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems And Principles
Friday 12th April to Sunday 23rd June 2024
This course is ideal if you have a keen interest in IT, Computing or programming and wish to work in the IT industry...
Personal and Social Development
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse
Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th March 2024
Monday 29th - Wednesday 31st July 2024
This course is designed to raise awareness, educate, and empower you on the critical issue of domestic violence....
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Measures, Shape and Space
Programme: This course is part of Maths Programme .
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This course will help you to understand practical applications of measurement, geometry, and spatial awareness...
Subject Tasters
Media, Culture and Society
29th November - 1st December 2023
This course is ideal if you are interested in the media, how it effects us all in our everyday lives through advertising and news and how it is used to...
Personal and Social Development
Menopause 101
25 – 27 September 2023
During this course you will learn about the menopause, its physical and emotional impact, and strategies for effectively managing its symptoms...
Sustainable Thinking and Action
Mother Garden Bootcamp
Friday 15th September - Sunday 10th December 2023
This course will give you the skills to create and maintain thriving gardens that benefit you, the community and the planet...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Multiply
Want to brush up on your maths skills? Multiply can help you to improve your maths ability for work, home and everyday use. This FREE non-residential course could help you to earn higher wages or prepare for further study. Apply now!...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Numbers
Programme: This course is part of Maths Programme .
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This course is designed to develop your' understanding and proficiency in working with numbers...
Personal and Social Development
Physical Health and Nutrition for Happiness
Programme: This course is part of Your Wellbeing Programme .
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This course is for anyone interested in improving their own physical health and happiness...
Subject Tasters
Presentations, Seminars And Discussions
Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th December 2023
This course will equip you with the necessary skills and techniques to confidently plan, deliver, and engage in effective presentations, seminars, and discussions....
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Read for Meaning
Programme: This course is part of English Programme .
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This course is for anyone who would like to develop their ability in English ...
Personal and Social Development
Resilience, Coping Strategies and Non-Conventional Therapies
Programme: This course is part of The Coping With Programme .
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This course will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and alternative approaches necessary to enhance resilience, cultivate effective coping strategies and explore non-conventional therapies for personal growth and well-being...
Working and Volunteering With People
Skills for Aspiring Support Workers
Friday 12th January - Sunday 28th January 2024 (with additional enrolment and progression days)
Wednesday 10th April - Friday 3rd May 2024 (with additional enrolment and progression days)
This course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to support people and will help you to confidently apply for work or volunteering roles with charities. ...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Speaking and Listening
Programme: This course is part of English Programme .
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This course will improve your oral communication skills, including speaking fluency, pronunciation, active listening, and interpersonal communication. ...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Programme: This course is part of English Programme .
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This course focuses on building a solid foundation in fundamental English language skills...
Personal and Social Development
Stand Up And Be Counted
Programme: This course is part of The Personal Growth Programme .
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This course is suitable for you if you are looking to enhance your self-confidence and improve your ability to have your voice heard in society. It is ideal if you are looking to build self-worth and assertiveness...
Working and Volunteering With People
Supervision Skills
Monday 4th - Wednesday 6th December 2023
This short course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of supervision skills and their role in fostering personal and professional development...
Personal and Social Development
The Cost Of Living: Creating Stability For Individuals And Families
1st - 3rd December 2023
This course will provide you with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the financial challenges of modern life and establish stability for you and your family...
Personal and Social Development
The Power and Psychology of Positivity
Programme: This course is part of The Personal Growth Programme .
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This course will introduce you to the concepts of psychological positivity. We will explore theories of positive experiences, qualities and positivity in the community (civil positivity)...
Personal and Social Development
Understanding Addiction
20 – 22 November 2023
Being able to understand and support somebody through the impact of addiction can be both rewarding and challenging. This course will help you to understand addiction and how to support others...
Working and Volunteering With People
Understanding Mental Health – Level 3 Certificate
Monday 29th April - Wednesday 17th July 2024
Gain a recognised certificate demonstrating your knowledge of mental health and mental wellbeing that is recognised by a range of health care professions....
Personal and Social Development
Understanding People and Building Relationships
Programme: This course is part of The Personal Growth Programme .
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This course explores why we behave the way we do, and how we can modify our behaviours through self-awareness to engage more productively with others and learn more about ourselves...
Working and Volunteering With People
Working With ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in Adults
Wednesday 29th November - Friday 1st December 2023
The Working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Adults course will give you the knowledge and skills to understand and address the impact of childhood adversity on adult well-being. ...
Working and Volunteering With People
Working With Addiction and Recovery
6th - 8th December 2023
This course is ideal if you are working or volunteering and supporting people through addiction and recovery....
Working and Volunteering With People
Working With Autism and ADHD
Monday 30th October - Wednesday 1st November 2023
On this course you will explore the characteristics, diagnosis, and neurodevelopmental aspects of ADHD and Autism and strategies for supporting individuals with these characteristics...
Working and Volunteering With People
Working With Domestic Violence and Abuse
Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th October'23
This course is designed to equip working professionals with the knowledge, skills, and sensitivity necessary to effectively support and empower survivors of domestic violence and abuse...
Working and Volunteering With People
Working With Mental Health Needs
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th September 2023
This course is ideal if you work or volunteer with people experiencing mental health challenges...
Working and Volunteering With People
Working With PTSD and Trauma
Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th September 2023
This course is designed to provide support for people who work or volunteer with individuals suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...
Functional Skills - English, Maths and IT
Write for Meaning
Programme: This course is part of English Programme .
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The Write for Meaning course focuses on developing participants’ writing skills and their ability to convey ideas clearly and coherently Fees This course is FREE for everyone Level Entry-Level 3...