Like Minds - Yoga

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Are you </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">recovering from stress, anxiety or mild depression?</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Agency FB&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#006699"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">If so, our Like Minds courses are ideal to help improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as you learn to express yourself. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Agency FB&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#006699"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">As well as completing individual tasks, you will take part in group activities, so you will have opportunities to take time out to focus on yourself, whilst coming together with others in a similar situation.</span></span></span></span></span></h1>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We offer the following courses:</span></span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Like Minds Art</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Like Minds Crafts</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Like Minds Yoga</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Courses start in September, but you can enrol at any point throughout the year if there are spaces. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You will need to be referred by your GP or health professional.  A referral form can be obtained either from the Continuing Education department, or from Student Services.  Contact details can be found at the end of form.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Prior to starting the course, you will discuss your individual needs with one of our team.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">This course is suitable for all levels of ability and experience. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px">Bob Jones Centre, Blakenhall Healthy Living Community Centre, WV2 3AS</span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As the course progresses you should feel an increase in your own vitality, enhanced self-awareness, improved mental and emotional wellbeing</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You will study in an adult environment with support from a dedicated Student Services Team</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All the teachers are experts in their subject, fully qualified and experienced</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We get excellent feedback from students</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All students will have a FREE Microsoft 365 account</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif">Many students will be able to access financial support e.g. travel, childcare, course fees, resources</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Most </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">sessions will be delivered face-to-face.</span> </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You will take part in group and individual activities with support from your teacher and fellow students. You will have access to appropriate learning resources and a learning environment suitable to your individual needs.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In addition, there may be online sessions where you will learn to use Microsoft Teams. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Helvetica Neue&#34;,serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Learning Support is available if you have a learning disability, let us know on your application if you require support.</span> </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assessment takes place throughout your study </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regular monitoring of progress will help to identify any support you might need. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Throughout the course, you will discuss with your teacher what you want to achieve and record it on your ILP. You will decide with your teacher how long it will take to achieve your goals and you will receive verbal and written feedback throughout from your teacher.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For many students the course is free.  </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Helvetica Neue&#34;,serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You will need to supply your own writing materials such as pens, paper and folders but you may be able to loan laptops and MiFi to enable you to learn at home.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px">This is a non-qualification course. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You will be able to enrol onto a wide range of creative courses at Adult Education Wolverhampton.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Please check the website for new courses that start throughout the year.  </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For further information or careers or educational advice please contact our Student Gateway:</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="color:#ffc000">01902 558180 | </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><a href="mailto:enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:#ffc000"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk</span></strong></span></span></a></span></span><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="color:#ffc000"> | </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><a href="http://www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:#ffc000"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk</span></strong></span></span></a></span></span></p>