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Out of the Blue

This training course will assist educators and educational support staff who are interested in using the outdoors, especially Blue Spaces, to help students and colleagues who are experiencing challenges related to stress, anxiety, loneliness and loss. It adopts a hands-on methodology that combines practical engagement with interactive discussions and the sharing of personal experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in various outdoor activities, especially those within the context of Blue Spaces, while also participating in discussions and exchanging their own experiences. The course aims to provide a blended learning approach that integrates hands-on experiences with reflective dialogue, creating a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment. By incorporating both experiential learning and meaningful discussions, participants will gain a well-rounded understanding of how outdoor environments can be utilised to address challenges like loneliness, grief, and anxiety.

Mentoring Students with Challenging Behaviour

This course provides the essential knowledge and skills that help start mentoring students with challenging behaviour. This is achieved through providing insight into the process of mentoring and learning the essential mentoring skills. The course aims to equip participants with knowledge and skills in mentorship by focusing on students with challenging behaviour, communication skills, building a personal and professional mentoring relationship and how to help set personal goals toward growth.

Nurturing Hearts

How can we put our hearts in education, to reach out to all young people? How can we put the hearts of young people in their educational journey? This training course is to foster excellence in the field of education and pedagogy by empowering professionals and practitioners to familiarise themselves more with non-formal education. Salesian education will be the model presented for non-formal education. This course explores the characteristics that are required to provide a meaningful and engaging educational relationship with the young and provides the essential knowledge and skills related to the Salesian educational approach. Moreover, it provides real-life examples from the field and encourages exchange of best practices and experiences.