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- 18/03/25
Construction - Cavity Wall
In construction, learners worked in pairs to construct a Cavity Wall. A Cavity Wall consists of 1 inner wall lining which are the smaller bricks laid together. The gap is where the cavity wall insulation would be, and the larger concrete blocks would be the outer wall lining.Read Full Story - 18/03/25
Inspiring Futures at Our Annual Careers Fair
On Friday, 7th March, we hosted our highly anticipated annual careers fair, an event designed to broaden horizons and help our learners take meaningful steps toward their future careers. The fair brought together a diverse range of businesses, colleges, and training providers, all committed to suppo...Read Full Story - 18/03/25
Horticulture Season
This week in Land Based Studies, learners had a great day planting seeds in the greenhouse. They planted tomatoes, cucumbers, and cauliflower. The learners carefully put each seed into the soil and patted it down.Read Full Story - 18/03/25
Is spring on the way?
Learners enjoyed a lovely day at forest school on Friday. When the learners first arrived they went on a walk down to the stream. On the way down to the stream, the learners had to explore and see if spring was on the way.Read Full Story - 11/03/25
Izzy’s Creative Flair Shines in Hair & Beauty Competition
We’re thrilled to celebrate the creativity and talent of one of our ALD learners, Izzy, as she prepares to showcase her skills in an exciting hair and beauty competition this April. Demonstrating her passion for the industry, Izzy has been developing her own unique look— completely desig...Read Full Story - 11/03/25
- 07/03/25
Motor Vehicles This Week - 07.03.2025
Since returning from the Christmas break, our motor vehicle learners have been fully engaged in practical sessions, allowing them to cover most aspects of the IMI Level 1 Diploma course.Read Full Story - 06/03/25
Maths - Plans and Elevations
In maths, we have been exploring plans and elevations, learning how to represent 3D objects in 2D drawings. To help us develop a clear understanding, we used various objects from the classroom to visualise their shapes from different perspectives. Knowing how to draw and understand plans and elevati...Read Full Story - 06/03/25
ALD - Progression and Employment
Natalia completed L1 Diploma in hairdressing with us at ALD on the Trinity Solutions Study programme and has progressed to employment as well as now progressing to Level 2 hairdressing on ALD's adult learning training courses.Read Full Story - 05/03/25
Celebratory trip to the arcade
Learners who had great attendance for the winter term were awarded a trip to the Arcade Warehouse in North Shields. They had two hours unlimited play on the arcade machines as a well-deserved break from lessons to celebrate their amazing attendance and dedication to their vocations.Read Full Story - 05/03/25
New roles for supply teachers
Supply teachers are embracing hands-on learning by taking on trades like bricklaying, offering a fresh and practical approach to skill-building. While it might sound unconventional, this trend is gaining momentum as teachers find that learning a trade boosts their confidence, problem-solving abiliti...Read Full Story - 06/02/25
Week Summary: Checking and Replacing Brakes (Independent Work)
In the last few weeks, learners worked independently to understand the importance of brake maintenance and the steps involved in checking and replacing brake pads on a car. Understanding Brake Functionality: Learners explored the role of brake systems in vehicle safety, focusing on disc and drum bra...Read Full Story