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News Report Page 9 of 17
Publication Date:-
2022-04-29

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Letter to Editor:- "Sefton North District - Explorer Leader"

"ABOUT this volunterring oppertunity... Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Or a new adventure? We are growing our Explorer Scout Section and are looking for adult volunteers to support a number of Explorer Scout Units in 2022. The success of the Explorer Scout Section and Young Leader Scheme has been 1 of the highlights of Scouting over the past decade. We have some remarkable teenagers who have gained valuable skills, overcome challenges and encountered adventure at the highesT-Level. Crucially a number of these young people have leadership talents which they use in a volunteer capacity to enhance the programme we deliver. We would like to provide this opportunity to even more young people by increasing the capacity of the Explorer Scout Section. 1 of the volunteering opportunities we have is in Sefton North District Scouts for an Explorer Leader, at our Vikingar Unit who meet at:- Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane, Formby, Merseyside, L373HA.

If you have a passion for developing 14 to 18 year olds, exploration, and the outdoors, then we have a role for you. Whether you can give an hour a month, or are looking for a new leadership challenge, please contact us for a chat.
 
What is the Northern Scout Area looking for?

You don't need to have experience in Scouting as we can provide the necessary training but you should have a passion for youth work; working with 14 to 18 year olds is very rewarding and can help build your CV while providing fun, challenge and adventure to a fantastic group of teenagers who are really making a difference to not only their own lives but to their local community.

The pratical considerations of this role:-

Explorer Scouts meet regularly together in the evenings and weekends, so while you don't have to get to every meeting you will need to get involved with the programme and support the units as part of a tea of adult volunteers. Activities are planned well in advance so volunteering can be very flexible for the Leadership Team in Explorers.

The role's requirements:-

  Will require criminal record check.

Activities to be undertaken:-

  Training, Teaching, Youth Work and Coaching.

  What skills are required?

  Teamwork.

what skills will you gain?

  Counselling.

  Negotiating.

  Listening.

  Teamwork.

  Leadership skills.

If anyone is interested in this opportunity the link to the Do It advert is on:- doit.life or they can email me directly at:- Jo.Green@Scouts.Org.UK."


The City of Liverpool College to offer new T-Level courses

THE City of Liverpool College (COLC) is set to roll out the 1st of its T-Level courses in September with applications now open for this year's School leavers.

Since launching in September 2020, T-Levels have been hailed as the biggest shake up to education in a decade, with the pioneering qualification creating a direct pathway for a smooth transition into industry.

The City of Liverpool College is one of a select number of education providers across England chosen to deliver the T-Level programmes, with only 6 other Colleges in the Liverpool City Region currently offering the courses.

T-Levels are advanced two-year qualifications that have been developed by the Government in collaboration with leading businesses and employers to better meet the needs of industry and ensure students are fully prepared to enter the working world post study.

The unique course structure combines the traditional classroom format of A Levels, with the hands-on element of apprenticeships to provide learners with both the theory and practical understanding allowing them to hit the ground running when they enter the world of work.

As well as ensuring learners are prepared for the workplace, T-Levels will help aid the recovery of the UK's economy following the Covid19 Pandemic. The course curriculum will address the skills gap, as well as drive up productivity, raise aspirations and, as a result, support social mobility.

T-Levels, introduced as part of the Education Secretary's ambitious 10 year plan to overhaul technical education, offer a qualification outcome equivalent to three A Levels. T-Levels are structured to combine 80% classroom theory and practical learning with 20% industry placement of at least 315 hours, or 45 days, with an employer.

From September, the College will offer 11 T-Levels in Digital, Education and Childcare, Construction and Engineering, Health and Science, with courses delivered across its 5 City Centre campuses.

Elaine Bowker, Principal at The City of Liverpool College, said:- "We are really excited to be launching T-Level courses this September. At The City of Liverpool College, we're passionate about creating high quality opportunities for young people. T-Levels, with their focus on connecting students directly with employers, will offer an improved route from classroom to workplace. I have always been a big believer that curriculum should be designed with industry in mind; doing so allows us, as educators, to provide businesses with the skilled workers they need to help them grow, whilst also giving those who are just starting out in their careers the opportunity to gain real world experience and have the best possible chance of success. T-Levels provide young people with an amazing blend of academic learning alongside all the rich and varied experiences they will gain within workplace settings. This innovative qualification is the biggest investment in technical education in decades and is a crucial step towards futureproofing the LCR economy by helping create the higher-level technical skills needed to grow industry."

The City of Liverpool College is one of 88 new providers across the country to have been selected to deliver T-Levels. The providers will teach new subjects such as Laboratory Sciences, Digital Production Design and Development and Engineering and Manufacturing.

T-Levels have been backed by an additional ˝ a billion pounds of investment every year whilst programmes are fully rolled out, alongside ₤133 million to ensure students have access to industry standard equipment and high quality facilities.

To find out more about the T-Levels available, go to The City of Liverpool College website at:- Liv-Coll.AC.UK.


The City of Liverpool College appoints Director of Social and Cultural curriculum

THE City of Liverpool College (COLC) has introduced a brand-new role that will play a pivotal part in the development of the organisation's equality and diversity curriculum, underlining the College's commitment to improving student outcomes.

Dr Monica Chavez has been appointed Director of Social and Cultural Curriculum and will oversee activities relating to social and cultural capital, as well as supporting the resilience of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In the newly formed role, Monica will be responsible for developing and implementing development strategies, while also ensuring the College continues to further its already existing mission to be an organisation characterised by its social inclusion, equality and diversity work.

Monica joins the College with a wealth of experience in teaching and development, including her role as Senior Consultant and Educational Lead at British Council, and most recently her position at the University of Liverpool as Educational Developer.

Originally from Mexico, Monica moved to the UK in 2005 as an international student and has 1st hand experience of the challenges a person of colour faces when entering the professional world.

This transition inspired her to work alongside international students at Liverpool International College and now students at the COLC, to help increase confidence and work to remove the negative messages society has instilled into students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Through Monica's appointment, City of Liverpool College aims to highlight there is opportunity for everyone, regardless of background, race or ability.

Welcoming the appointment, Elaine Bowker, Principal at The City of Liverpool College, said:- "I am excited to welcome Monica to The City of Liverpool College as our Director of Social and Cultural Curriculum. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise, as well as her 1st-hand experience, makes her the best person to build on our existing strengths and achievements, and to ensure that the College forges ahead with our commitments to creating an environment in which everyone is able to flourish beyond their studies. This is a priority area of focus for us, which we think has the potential to be transformative for our students. Monica's role will be fundamental to giving our students the social and cultural capital to be able to thrive in their environments."

Monica Chavez said:- "My role as Director of Social and Cultural Curriculum at The City of Liverpool College, is one which aligns all of my career missions and purposes, and allows me to further the already amazing work that the College does. My mission is about bringing opportunity and success to everyone, no matter what you look like, where you come from, what has happened to you, whether you grew up disadvantaged, your race, gender or if you have a disability. It is about opening up the same opportunities to everyone. More importantly, I want to help students come up with their own definition of what success means to them, and to help them achieve their version. We all have different visions for success, but in five years' time, I want to see that the students are living theirs, whatever that means to them. The key to success is being truly thankful of who you are, of what you have received, of what you have done for others and what you have done for yourself. It doesn't matter what life has handed you. What does matter is how you grow, and what qualities and skills you cultivate. Ability matters, but not so much when compared to your commitment and attitude. Find good people, grow as fast as you can, and find your purpose. Success is within everyone's reach."

 
      
 
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