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Tuesday 19 January 2021

Nursery: Parent and Carer Blog; Opportunities

During this time it can be difficult to know who to speak to about the little things or problems that you as parents and carers face. The aim of these weekly parent and carer blogs is to keep you up to date with additional support and where to find it. 


Whether you are looking for a new job, want to upskill or get some experience through voluntary work, this blog is for you.


I am a Havering resident, who can help me with employment opportunities?



Havering Works: Employment and Skills Advice]


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Havering Works is an innovative employment and skills service, provided by London Borough of Havering and part-funded by the European Social Fund. It offers free support for local residents looking to get back to work or explore future career opportunities.

Their services include:

  • confidential one-to-one assessment of individual skills and training development needs

  • guidance from a qualified personal mentor to help individuals develop an Action Plan with steps towards achieving work/training/Further or Higher Education aims

  • job coaching and mentoring

  • bespoke employer-led training like sector based training and work experience opportunities

  • information on specialist agencies and other provision that offers additional and/or more specialist support

  • matching transferable skills and experience to job vacancies

  • job search support (CV review, help with job applications and interview preparation)

  • support once individuals are in work

Visit the Havering Works webpage to complete complete a self-referral, or get in touch with them via email at havering.works@havering.gov.uk or call the team on 01708 434456.



Whilst at home, where can I access free online courses?



Havering Adult College:


For over 50 years, Havering Adult College has been bringing a range of diverse opportunities to the residents of Havering (and beyond), and this year is no different as they move to remote learning.

Find a course here.



Havering Colleges, Distance Learning:


A range of free 10-12 week online courses, which are both career and life enhancing, are offered to anyone aged 19 and over. The qualifications gained are accredited at Level 2 and are instantly recognisable by employers.

Visit the website here and follow the distance learning link.



Learning Curve:


Whatever your ambitions, start fulfilling them by taking your next step with a Learning Curve course. Learners may be eligible for funding (the learner must live in England and be over 19 years old) which means the course won’t cost a thing to complete. 


“I have completed two Level 2 courses for free through Learning Curve, it was simple to register and I enjoyed completing the courses in my own time at home. I completed the ‘Counselling Skills’ and ‘Awareness of Mental Health Problems’ courses which I now have certificates for and include on my CV,” Miss Cumming.


Who can I speak to about volunteering opportunities in Havering?


The Havering Volunteer Centre is a local charity that will help you find the perfect volunteering opportunity.



How can I help the NHS during Covid-19?


Become an NHS Responder volunteer to help people:

  • avoid busy places by collecting their shopping, medicines and other important items

  • have regular contact with other people by making regular friendly phone calls

  • get to medical appointments by giving lifts




Other Information


If you would like any further information, support to access any of the services or suggestions, please contact us on eyfs@broadford.havering.sch.uk


Kind regards,


The Nursery Team
Posted by Broadford Nursery at 02:05
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