Keeping workplaces safe is both a legal and moral obligation, with severe consequences if local health and safety laws are not followed. Continue reading “Did you know we run Health & Safety at work courses?”
Paper or online, we can help!
If you are frustrated by a form you have to complete, or if you are not keen to fill in online forms and need some help we are offering a form filling service to you on Tuesdays 1.30 – 3.30 pm and Thursdays 1.30 – 3.30 pm.
Be frustrated no longer. We can help you fill in those forms and get things moving. Passports, Freedom Pass, benefits applications including PIP, any form you are struggling with we will give you a helping hand.
Call us with any questions or to book an appointment on 0207639 7605 or email: jill.mount-ford@nxgtrust.org.uk
The market will be on Besson Street directly outside the garden – for a pitch contact Jill on 0207 639 7605 or jill.mountford@nxgtrust.org.uk
We are taking part in the Telegraph Hill Open Garden weekend and will be welcoming visitors to our glorious garden!
See the attached flyer for more information or download the map of all the open gardens taking place in Telegraph Hill.
Money management is essential whether you’re in debt or just juggling your household costs.
Check out the Stepchange website for help, support, and tips on managing debts and budgeting: www.stepchange.org
Paediatric First Aid – level 3 – this is a two-day course:
The online part of the course takes approximately 6 hours and can be completed over a couple of weeks.
This course is for childminders, anyone working with children in schools, afterschool projects, playschemes, etc. The cost of this course is £35. You will need to bring a piece of phot ID on the day.
Click here to sign up:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paediatric-first-aid-level-3-ofsted-recognised-tickets-603947361817
Weekly sessions
ESOL classes (funded by City Bridge Trust). You can call in for an assessment on Tuesday 3.00 pm and Wednesday at 6.00pm. No need to book an appointment, just turn up. For more information call us on 0207 639 7605 or email helen.keenan@nxgtrust.org.uk
Digital Skills and CV support – New Cross Gate Trust offers free high quality IT skills training to Lewisham borough residents. If you would like to learn any of the following please get in touch and register your interest. We offer: Computers for beginners, Excel, Powerpoint, online shopping and banking, using social media, staying safe online and much more. Contact 020 7639 7605 or email sezin.hussein@nxgtrust.org.uk
Support, help and self-advocacy – We offer personalised support and information to any resident experiencing a problem affecting their well-being. This could include benefit support, liaising with landlords, PIP forms, preparing for interviews and much more. Contact 020 7639 7605 or email jill.mountford@nxgtrust.org.uk
Peer support group -this group meets once a week on Wednesday evenings and is for anyone finding daily life challenging and feeling their mental-health and well-being suffering. Come and share your thoughts and experiences or just listen in supportive company. All welcome over 18. Places must be booked: call 020 7639 7605 or email peersupport@nxgtrust.org.uk
Day courses
Emergency First Aid – Next date in May 2023. This is a one day level 3 course. The qualification covers the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident, first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED, Providing first aid to a casualty who is choking, and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock. This course is certificated and the awarding body is TQUK. The cost is £10 unwaged or £50 waged. It is essential to bring photo ID on the day – your passport, driving licence etc.
Food Safety – Industry Standard Qualification. Friday 17 February 2023 9.15am-4.15pm. this is a level 2 course designed to equip anyone working or planning to work in the service industries with an industry standard qualification in food safety and handling. It is an intense one day course. Topics include how to take personal responsibility for food safety, the importance of keeping clean and hygienic, the importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic and the importance of keeping food safe. It is necessary for anyone working with food and use useful to enhance your CV. It costs £10 unwaged and £50 waged. It is essential to bring your photo (passport or driving licence). There is a short multiple choice test at the end. Book in advance via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-safety-levle-2-industry-standard-tickets-520290221057
Paediatric First Aid – Saturday 04 March 2023 9.00-4.30pm. This is a two day course. Once day in the classroom and one day online, working from home or in the library. The online element has to be successfully completed before the day in the classroom. It is a level 3 course qualification awarded by Pro-Training and meets the ousted requirements for childminders and all other childcare workers. There is just one rate for this – £35. It is essential to bring photo ID on the day. there is a short multiple choice test at the end. Book in advance via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paediatric-first-aid-level-3-ofsted-recognised-tickets-520297743557
Fire Safety Workplace Marshall Training – Friday 03 March 2023 9.15-4.15pm. Level 2 certificate accredited by Highfield. This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to boost their CV or needing to learn about managing emergency fire situations. It costs £10 unwages and £50 unwaged. Book in advance via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fire-safety-in-the-workplace-level-2-tickets-520294604167
Safeguarding of Children and Young People – Next date in May 2023. This course is designed to give everyone who works with children, young people and their families an introduction to safeguarding children and young people. Those attending will gain knowledge and awareness about: legislation and guidance. the recognition of child abuse, identifying barriers to children and adults reporting their concerns; knowing how to respond and report concerns; who to contact when their is a concern and fulfilling ‘duty of care’, safe practice and keeping children and young people safe. The cost is £10 unwaged and £50 waged.
These are the dates we expect our services will resume. Please note dates may change.
Continue reading “What’s Happening at Besson St?”In September, we will be offering a programme of blended English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) lessons, with some taking place within the centre and some being delivered online.
Registration for these courses will take place in person, at Besson Street Community Garden, Besson Street, SE14 5AS from Tuesday 1 September to Friday 4 September, 10am-3pm.
You can just turn up and ask for Helen. Please remember to wear a face covering. You will be asked to undertake a brief assessment to ensure that we put you in the right class according to your ability.