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February 2021

  • 22/02/21

    Tom - L2 Barbering - Study Programme​​​​​​​

    Tom joined ALD Barbering in 2019 and was super motivated to be on the course to work towards the VTCT qualification.  Tom attended ALD for training and also a work placement which helped with his confidence and skills development. He completed his VRQ Level 2 Certificate in Barbering at ALD.  Tom pr...
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  • 22/02/21

    Olivia - L1 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy - Study Programme​​​​​​​

    Olivia joined ALD in 2019 on the 16-18 Study Programme for hair and beauty training.  Olivia's hard work and dedication helped her exceed quickly through the course units and requirements. Olivia gained her full L1 Hairdressing, beauty therapy additional unit certificates as well as gaining expe...
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  • 18/02/21

    National Kindness Day 2020​​​​​​​

    This year for National Kindness Day 2020, Jess from Trinity Solutions, created kindness baubles for each member of the staff team.
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  • 15/02/21

    Understanding Apprenticeships​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    As part of National Apprenticeship Week activities, we invited Newcastle UXLtodeliver a virtual presentation to learners about Apprenticeships as a potential progression opportunity. The session gave students the chance to find out more about the benefits of apprenticeships, determine how and where...
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  • 08/02/21

    National Storytelling Week​​​​​​​

    Storytelling has been part of every culture since cave paintings. It is how we as people communicate our emotions and experiences, forge connections to others and create communities. We tell stories every day in a number of ways, including those listed below:
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February 2021