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- 11/12/24
This Week in Motor Vehicles: DVSA
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a representative from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). As a vehicle examiner specialising in MOTs, he provided valuable insights into the critical role the DVSA plays in ensuring road safety and vehicle compliance.Read Full Story - 10/12/24
Maths in the Real World: A Week of Problem-Solving, Puzzles, and Practical Skills!
The month of November saw learners participate in Maths Week - an initiative designed to encourage and promote a more positive and inclusive approach to maths. There is often a misconception that maths is only for the extremely clever or that it has no relevance in the real world—but nothing c...Read Full Story - 10/12/24
Rooted in Adventure: Forest School Sparks Exploration and Growth!
A group of eager learners, stepped into the wild, excited for their adventure ahead last week. The forest around them was alive with the sound of leaves rustling and birds singing as the sun filtered through the trees. They gathered around their forest school leaders eagerly ready to start their ses...Read Full Story - 10/12/24
Unlocking Careers with the ASK Programme
Donna from the ASK Programme delivered an insightful workshop on Apprenticeships. She guided learners through the application process, which begins with searching for apprenticeship opportunities. These can be found on company websites, Unifrog, Indeed, social media, through friends and family, or v...Read Full Story - 10/12/24
Talking Tattoos
In our Functional Skills English classes, we aim to make learning relevant by connecting lessons to real-life scenarios that resonate with our learners' ambitions and interests. We believe that when learners can see the real-world value of their skills, they become more engaged and invested in t...Read Full Story - 20/11/24
A Frosty Morning on the Farm
On a very frosty Tuesday morning this week, the temperature was 2 degrees, with a clear, crisp sky and a light frost covering the ground. We decided to do an animal welfare check on the farm, with the land based learners, starting with the pigs. Their pens were secure, and the bedding was dry and pl...Read Full Story - 19/11/24
Unifrog Introduction
Last week we introduced Unifrog to our learners in class. Unifrog is an online tool that has been designed to help learners explore their future education and career options.Read Full Story - 06/11/24
LLDD Motor Vehicle Christmas Ornaments
Some learners started an ongoing creative project to design their own Christmas ornaments, blending artistic expression with technical skill. After conceptualising their designs, the learners brought their ideas to life by sketching intricate patterns and selecting materials.Read Full Story - 06/11/24
Excellent Attendance Reward
Before the half-term break, we treated 20 of our top-attending learners to an unforgettable two-day trip to The Arcade Warehouse, one of the UK's top gaming and family entertainment destinations.Read Full Story - 06/11/24
Green Careers
This week we have continued to emphasise the importance of sustainability in our educational curriculum, our learners have shown enthusiasm by engaging well in the lesson.Read Full Story - 06/11/24
Maths: Angles and Bearings
This week in Maths. The lesson was about angles and bearings. Learners had to recall how to find angles and how to name angles. They also demonstrated their understanding of angles by having to measure angles and bearings.Read Full Story - 05/11/24
Construction - That time of year again
It’s that time of year again when the LLDD team turns their mind to making Christmas decorations, this Year there will be something for everyone to buy in the run up to Christmas, Just like at Christmas time the decorations will be a surprise so at the moment there is no photos of what is bein...Read Full Story