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West Thames College has a long-standing relationship with Heathrow Airport, a leading local employer. We offer a range of Travel and Tourism Courses to help you find careers in the travel industry. Our courses include: Aviation Operations, Galileo reservations, HND in Travel and Tourism Management and Worldwide Airline Fares and Ticketing courses (WAFT).

We offer full time travel courses and short programs such as the airline ticketing courses. You'll study practical work-related projects with teachers who have real industry experience.

• Take part in British Airways workshops and the World Travel Market exhibition
• Trips in the UK and overseas to London tourist attractions, European cities, hotels and theme parks
• Gain IATA qualifications – recognised and respected worldwide.
• Aviation & Cabin Crew - Level 2
• Aviation Operations - Level 3
• Foundation Business and Travel - Level 1
• Travel and Tourism - Level 2
• Travel and Tourism - Level 3
• Travel with Cabin Crew - Level 2

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“Working in the Aviation and Tourism industry is super exciting. I worked at London Heathrow as a Flight Dispatch Officer. I love sharing my experiences and watching my students develop their skills.”

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PiP’s travel training service helps adults with learning disabilities and autism access places they love to visit independently either via walking or public transport on individual journeys.

The training is continued until the student is able and confident to do that particular journey independently. The project delivers a structured programme catered to suit students’ needs and includes small group sessions on keeping safe whilst travelling as well the practical aspects of the journey.

Students are provided with intensive support, and progress from being accompanied on their journey to being shadowed by staff from a distance.

Eventually the trainee progresses to undertaking the entire journey independently.

Travel training includes theory and practical sessions on:

• Confidence in using public transport, buying tickets, using timetables and bus/tube maps.
• Being a confident pedestrian in London
• Awareness and understanding of road safety
• Learning and practicing individual steps in a journey
• Recognising signage
• What to do when things go wrong (e.g. late/strikes)

Our programme takes into account COVID-19 safety and transport regulations.

Our expert team of travel trainers train adults in a group and on a one-to-one basis.

A trainer will create a training plan for the trainee that meets their individual needs as every trainee will learn at a different pace.

This will take into account all suitable routes for the trainee’s destination.

If you’d like to enquire about travel training, contact Adam, Service Manager.

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An Independent Traveller

J travel trained for 1 year with PiP to learn how to travel independently from her home in central London to our service in West London.  J has autism spectrum disorder and can find it difficult to express herself or deal with changes to her routine. Part of her bespoke training was about practicing what to do if the buses or tube were not running to schedule, and being able to ask for help and plan alternatives.

J had never travelled independently before Travel Training and over the course of 12 months she took part in 1:1 skills sessions and travel planning sessions at PiP before heading out for practical training on the route. J passed her Travel Training with flying colours and was signed off as an Independent Traveller. She demonstrated her new skills very quickly, navigating the Underground during a snow-storm when she correctly identified that buses would be delayed and took the tube to PiP instead.

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Travel and tourism.

Are you passionate about travel, culture, and adventure? Turn your passion into a rewarding career by studying Travel and Tourism!

Our Travel and Tourism courses will help you gain in-depth knowledge of the travel industry and learn about destination management, hospitality, marketing strategies, sustainable tourism practices, and more! You’ll gain industry skills and practices to acquire the expertise to create unforgettable experiences for travellers worldwide.

Studying Travel and Tourism can help to enhance your communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills – vital in a fast-paced industry as well as learning how to plan and organise tours, manage events, and adapt to the ever-changing needs of travellers. You’ll also get to organise your own trips while studying the course which you will then experience as a guest. In the past, our students have visited the World Travel Market, Brighton, Southend, Paradise Wildlife Park, Stubbers Activity Centre, and London Southbank, with some also getting the opportunity to travel abroad.

Whilst studying with us, you will get to immerse yourself in diverse cultures and broaden your horizons as a career in travel and tourism allows you to interact with people from all walks of life, fostering understanding and appreciation for different traditions and customs.

Career paths include customer service, marketing and sales as well as product development or IT and administration for the leisure industry. Whatever career you choose, our colleges are ideally placed, with excellent facilities to develop your skills and give you experience through work placements, trips abroad and events management at venues across the city. 

We provide networking opportunities to allow you to connect with industry professionals with many of our alumni now working at companies as diverse as Jet2 Holidays, British Airways, Travelodge, Marriott Hotels, and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).

Hear from our panel of expert teachers, careers advisors, students and employers about the various career routes you can explore on completion of your course.

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• What is Travel Training?

Travel Training gives people with special educational needs or disabilities the confidence and skills to travel independently on buses, trains and  walking routes.

Being able to travel on public transport is a key life skill. It lets you make choices about how you live, go about your daily life and fulfil your potential.

During training we’ll cover:

• confidence in using buses or trains
• personal safety
• how to use timetables and buy tickets
• road safety, including how to cope with traffic on major roads
• what to do when things go wrong (e.g. the bus is late)

Learn more in our Introduction to Travel Training .

How does it work?

Our expert team of travel trainers train students and adults on a one-to-one basis. This is usually on a home to school, college or day centre journey.

A trainer will go with trainee on their journey, giving encouragement and guidance until they develop the skills to travel on their own.

A trainer will create a training plan for the trainee that meets their needs. This will take into account suitable routes.

We'll then visit you at home to chat about the plan and make sure you're happy with it. We'll ask for your consent before training starts.

Sessions usually take place once a week but this can vary. Our trainers work during the school and college holidays.

We'll give you regular feedback on their progress so you'll always know how things are going.

Drop us a line if you'd like to talk about the benefits of Travel Training  or watch our short video to find out more about the service .

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"The Essex Travel Training team recruited trainers to work in Suffolk and to date we have over 200 students travelling independently to school and college. The difference this has made to the student’s lives is immeasurable and schools, colleges and parents have been really supportive."

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Travel and Tourism

The travel and tourism industry is a dynamic and fast-growing sector accounting for over 2.9 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with London at the heart.

Our courses have paved the way for many students to gain employment in this developing field. Studying with us will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment, giving you the opportunity to meet new people and travel across the world. Our facilities at Hammersmith & Fulham College include a simulated aircraft cabin and airline check-in area, and our expert teachers provide you with a wealth of practical and relevant experience.

We have links to some of the largest employers in the sector, and many of our students go on to find work in the airline industry, including for British Airways, Emirates Airlines, Heathrow and Swissport.

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 Amazing course enhancements for aviation, travel & hospitality students.

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Would you like incredibly cost-effective course enhancements that will dramatically improve your students’ employability and digital literacy?

 As fellow FE professionals, we know your time disappears under a mountain of admin, meetings, marking, verification, qualification updates … in fact, we could go on (and on and on...!)

We know that life in FE isn’t easy and it is becoming ever more difficult to find the time to produce well thought-out, up-to-date and highly realistic training ( especially with rapid ongoing changes to technology ) so why not let us do the    hard work for you?                  

The Travel Training Academy is made up of 25 online courses that cover cabin crew, airport check-in, cabin crew recruitment, resort repping, travel agency operations and hotel front office operations. 

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ALL of the courses below are included in the Travel Training Academy.

Give your students access to over 40 world class, fully interactive online courses that cover every conceivable aspect of the cabin crew recruitment process.

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This course replicates the exact recruitment and training used by large tour operators for Hotel Reps.  From the application and selection process to the weeks training that all new reps receive before starting in resort.  

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Allow your students to complete an online training course that is based on the online training courses offered to new cabin crew by airlines throughout Europe. 

Learnaboutaviation

An introductory course that will give your students a solid foundation in all things airport and airline. 

Give your students access to a course built around a reservation simulator that allows them to book package holidays exactly as they would in a travel agent.

Learn2bookaroom

Give your students access to a course built around a hotel property management simulator that allows them to check-in and manage guests in the exact same way that they would working front of house in a hotel.

Give your students access to a course that is built around an airport check-in simulator that allows them to check-in and manage passengers in exactly the same way the would working at the airport

-Helen Simpson, Gateshead College

An absolutely fabulous resource that enhances teacher delivery and helps students to learn about real jobs in the industry. We used it loads during lockdown as it was so easy to set online work. I loved using TTA for L3 NCFE unit 9 Travel Agency Operations. By using the Parasol brochure it helped students to understand how to cost a package holiday and they were able to create an itinerary for a family holiday to Majorca for assignment 3.

Two of my students have now started apprenticeships Hays Travel and I know the TTA had a part to play in helping them secure this.

The support from TTA especially Pauline is unmeasurable. Her love for the travel industry and for students success shines through in every post, message and email

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Independent travel training is tailored and practical help for disabled people to travel by public transport, on foot or by bike. It aims to help children and young people travel independently and without fear so they can get to school or college, work and for social and leisure activities.

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What is independent travel training.

Independent travel training could increase your child’s independence and improve their self-esteem and confidence. Being less reliant on parents and carers to take them to places can lead to more opportunities to take part in social and community activities.

Travel training for disabled children and young people is usually provided through school or college.

How does a travel training course work?

Travel training is a set programme of learning. It can be delivered one-to-one, in groups or in a classroom.

Key skills include:

• Personal and road safety awareness.
• Journey planning and preparing for a journey (what to take, what the weather might be like).
• Leaving the home safely (locking up).
• Coping in emergencies or unexpected circumstances (cancelled trains, missed stops).
• Using technology, such as smart travel cards and mobile phones.

For example, a young person could be taught to:

• Put a coat on and remember their travel card.
• Take keys and lock the door.
• Take the bus to school.
• Get the bus home from school.

Travel training can benefit you as a parent, too, as your child starts to become less reliant on you for getting around.

How do I access travel training?

Travel training for disabled children and young people is usually provided through school or college. This is usually free, although you may need to be getting school, college or social care transport or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan to access the training.

How do I find out about independent travel training?

You can ask at school or college, or see the local offer website for your local authority to find out how to access local schemes.

See Disability Rights UK’s guide on Doing Transport Differently .

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Travel and tourism is more than just a leisure activity; it's a dynamic industry that fuels global connectivity and economic growth. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled professionals in this field continues to rise. From travel agents and tour operators to hospitality managers and event planners, the opportunities for exciting and fulfilling careers are endless.

Based at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, you’ll develop the specialist knowledge and practical skills that employers in the travel and tourism industries are looking for.

As well as boasting  connections with over 400 businesses , UWL has  industry-standard facilities  and  highly experienced teaching staff , to help you achieve your professional aspirations.

Our content is developed with support from a  wide network of sector professionals  to include changes in the industry and we are  proud to involve experts  in our guest lectures and workshops to directly connect you to the industry.

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Travel and tourism undergraduate courses

Bsc (hons) international tourism management (west london campus).

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Travel and tourism postgraduate courses

Executive msc air transport operations and management (online delivery).

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Executive MSc Aviation Data Analytics Management (Online delivery)

MA International Tourism and Aviation Management (West London Campus)

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Our BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management course stands out for the specialist mix of subjects available to study, taught by our highly experienced team.

Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to apply theory, including work on industry briefs, fieldwork and trips, and industry guest speakers.

Find out more in this video.

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Why study travel and tourism at the university of west london.

Now celebrating our 70th year, the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism is home to significant academic expertise and professional experience, along with our unique facilities which include the Heathrow Archive and Exhibition, and FlightPad, our on-campus flight simulator.

Our industry connections have enabled students to undertake placements with leading employers in the UK and overseas, while our London location puts you within a short train ride of iconic hotels, world-leading events, international airports and countless hospitality and leisure destinations.

On many of our travel and tourism courses, you will have opportunities to complete work placements, ensuring you graduate with a highly desirable skillset.

What can I do after my course?

After your course, your career options in the travel and tourism industry will depend on the programme you complete – the best way to find out more is to click the course link above and browse to ‘Study and career progression'.

However, graduates of our College have gone on to work in various fields of tourism and travel for prestigious companies including British Airways, Hilton, and Legoland, with many working as chief executives and senior managers as well as advisors and consultants.

What do I need to study travel and tourism at the University of West London?

Explore the wide range of travel and tourism courses above that interest you to see their entry requirements.

If you do not have quite the right grades or subjects for the undergraduate degree you would like to apply for, you might be interested in one of our foundation-year courses. These four-year degree courses include a foundation year to prepare you for undergraduate-level work.

The University of West London has recently opened a Boeing 737-800 flight simulator at our West London campus. Check out our video to see it in action!

Get up close to historic Heathrow artefacts and discover how this iconic airport became the UK’s hub for aviation.

This new exhibition was made possible thanks to money raised by National Lottery players via the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and generous donations from Heathrow Airport and the University of West London.

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With over 800 items in the collection, The unique Heathrow Archive was deposited by Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited (HAHL) in 2015. The collection tells the story of Heathrow’s history from 1946 to 2016.

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World Travel Market

Our International Tourism Management students attended World Travel Market in London’s ExCell Centre.

As well as the opportunity to network with industry professionals, they attended round table discussions and speeches about challenges facing the global tourism industry, sustainability and graduate job opportunities.

Course Leader, Dr Peter Smith explained, “The World Travel Market is an annual event held in London and is an invaluable opportunity for our students to meet representatives from all over the world showcasing their destinations. Students can meet and chat with industry professionals in a relaxed yet informative environment.”

Madrid Field Trip

Our International Tourism Management students recently completed a 4-day field trip to Madrid, as part of the Level 5 (Year 2)  Tourism Fieldwork  module.

Students researched cultural and heritage tourism in the Spanish capital, visiting sites including old town, the Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and Catedral de la Almudena. 

Course leader, Dr Peter Smith said, “Madrid is a fantastic city for students to observe and research current tourism management challenges such as visitor management, tourist and local interaction and diversification of the tourism offer, in a European context.

Dr Cristina Maxim author of  World Tourism Cities A Systematic Approach to Urban Tourism , accompanied the group and worked with students on their observations and research projects.

Jobs for travel and tourism graduates

Our travel and tourism courses will prepare you for a range of travel jobs such as:

• travel brand manager  
• hotel manager 
• corporate communications consultant 
• advertising account director  
• PR consultant
• marketing manager
• event manager
• project manager
• operations manager.

On graduation, you could go on to work in a variety of sectors anywhere in the world, including: 

• airside/portside
• tour operations 
• attractions management 
• business travel
• hotel and resort management
• retail travel 
• cruise shipping
• the transport industry
• public sector tourism agencies.

Graduate employers

Recent graduates have found employment in travel industry jobs at organisations including:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• Heathrow Airport
• London City Airport
• Hilton hotels
• Heathrow Express

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AFK has produced a unique Travel Training Toolkit, supporting young people with additional needs to develop their confidence and skills to travel as independently on the Transport For London network and walking routes.

AFK's Travel Training Toolkit is here!

In partnership with Islington Council, AFK has produced a unique Travel Training Toolkit, supporting young people with additional needs to develop their confidence and skills to travel as independently on the Transport For London network and walking routes.

If you are a young person and have autism or a disability and live in London, we can support you with travel.

AFK promotes independence for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and has developed a travel training program individually tailored to the needs of young people attending school, work placements or who get paid jobs as part of our Life & Work programme.

We recognise that for many young people and their families this is a big and sometimes frightening step, but we believe that by listening to young people and their parents’ concerns and with the right training and support any young person can make remarkable progress towards independent travel.

Isabella from Islington Council:

‘Being able to travel on public transport is a key life skill and provides an individual the opportunity to make choices about how they live, go about their daily life and fulfil their potential.

This is an area which Islington Council is especially keen to develop in order to provide our young people with access to as wide a range of opportunities as possible and raise expectations in terms of achievements.

Independent Travel – a planning guide for families: the Travel Training Toolkit developed by AFK is a helpful, comprehensive and insightful guide for families.

Having navigated the process of supporting my own son through developing his independent travel training skills, and having seen the impact this has had on his confidence, independence and self-worth, not only opened up opportunities for him but also provided us as parents with a new lease of life!’

See out trainee-produced video on Travel Training below

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Travelling independently

Travelling independently.

Having the confidence and skills to travel independently can make such a positive difference to young people’s lives.

DABD ’s Travel Training programme helps young people with disabilities, special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs develop coping strategies and road and personal safety skills so that they can make the journey to their place of education independently. This could be by walking or using the bus, train or tube or a combination of several transport modes.

Our Travel Training programme is designed to create long-term positive effects which can support young people through their transition into adulthood. This includes improved:

• social interaction skills
• life skills
• self-esteem
• management of fears and anxieties
• responsibility
• road safety awareness
• time management
• coping strategies
• communication skills

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Do you want to make a difference in young people's lives?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful Travel Training Project teaching young people with disabilities to travel independently to and from school or college using public transport, living within the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering and Newham.

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What's involved?

If your child is referred to our Travel Training programme, we’ll meet with you as a family to discuss a personalised travel plan for your child which takes their needs into account.

Your child will have their own Travel Trainer allocated who will accompany them on their journey to school or college over an eight to twelve week period until we are happy that they can do this journey on their own.

An excellent service. I feel this service is a vital part of gaining independence for vulnerable young adults like my daughter. Ruji, Mother of Travel Training student

Travel Training made my son’s independence possible. Annette, Mother of Travel Training student

Kerry, our Travel Trainer, was very helpful and encouraging for my son. He felt more confident after the training. Dianne, Mother of Travel Training student

To Anita; thank you for helping me become more independent – it’s been great! Travel Training student​

How does travel training change lives?

It's no secret that Travel Training can really benefit the lives of those who take part. Below is a video highlighting Jamie's story, and how Travel Training has helped him become more independent.

For more information on the referral process and the Travel Training programme, please call our office: 0330 054 2500 or email [email protected]

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We provide quality, affordable and accessible community transport for Bexley and the surrounding Boroughs.

Travel Training

BATS have developed a Travel Training program , a key life skill. Service users benefit from increased confidence, greater social interaction, increasing life choices and exercise which leads to well-being and reducing isolation. We believe in promoting inclusion for all.

This training is a gradual process. Our module works in stages and is designed to suit individual needs. There are six stages to fully complete a Full Travel Training program. We do offer Smaller (mini) programs also.

Every service user will receive an initial assessment, followed by a route and risk assessment. This assists the trainer in developing a PIP (Personal Independent Plan) outlining key milestones, objectives and aims. All service users will work through a working Manual which is completed in a class room setting.

BATS understand that COVID-19 may bring about new worries regarding your child being Travel Trained.

BATS trainers ensure safety is paramount, it is essential your child understands about travelling during COVID and being Travel Trained.

BATS have compiled a “Travel Training and COVID” module to help students understand that it is still very important to take up travel training at this time and ensuring an basic understanding of the rules around COVID.

You are welcome to contact us to come and deliver this service to your school or download the “Travel Training and COVID“ module .

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Good luck COVID warriors!

Our school’s benefit from the Travel Training Ambassador who represents Travel Training and act as a point of contact between students and trainers.

We worked very closely with a London Borough of Bexley school to assist in achieving the Healthy Schools award from the Mayor of London; below is the short film made on this:

This video gives a insight into the BATS Travel Training service and features interviews with the previous CEO, Headteachers, road safety personnel from Bexley council, Police staff and children who have used the service. The footage gives an overview of all stages of the training: the initial classroom-learning stage, going out with accredited travel trainers who explain hazards and encourage children to make informed road safety decisions, to going out in the ‘Big Red Bus’ and how to stay safe on public transport.

Working in conjunction with  Bexley Council Road Safety   Transport for London , Bromley Safer Transport Police, Croydon Safer Transport Police, Stagecoach, Go-Ahead bus.

Boroughs worked within:

• London Borough of Bexley
• London Borough of Bromley
• Royal Borough of Greenwich
• London Borough of Lewisham

All our Travel Trainers are highly experienced with extensive training including:

Accredited Travel Training course, Basic BSL sign language, safeguarding Adults & Children, disability awareness course, Risk assessment course, Safeguarding people with disabilities, Deaf awareness course. Full DBS checked.

All trainers are First Aid trained and all trainers carry First Aid kits.

For any enquiries into our service or packages and prices please contact:

Sandy Muse – Travel Training Manager

[email protected]

Direct Line: 01322 311333 (press option 4)

Working with the BATS ethos  “Every person matters”

You are also welcome to make a direct enquiry, or provide feedback, using our  contact  page.

“ My Daughter, Maisie, has recently done travel training before she did the training she was a nervous wreck so was I, but since completing it, it is like I have got a different child. She has changed, her confidence is just sky high, it is unbelievable what this has one for her, truly unbelievable. “

Lisa Harris

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An easy-to-use customer-facing platform that provides individualised and reliable door-to-door mobility choices for your passengers.

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Your favourite locations

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Get all the crucial info you need, like platforms, schedules, & last ride of the night

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Brain In Hand - personal technology for independent living

A new type of support

Living with autism, a mental health condition or learning difficulty can lead to problems making decisions, controlling emotions and choosing appropriate behaviour.

Brain in Hand is an on demand support system that gives people access to detailed personalised support from their smartphone, putting the individual more in control of their own support. Always available, it gives easy access to reminders, notes, coping strategies and a team of trained professionals to give help when and where it’s needed.

It’s helping more than two thousand people across the UK to reduce anxiety and improve independence, reducing demand on carers and support services.

More information at 

www.braininhand.co.uk

V-SOS Band by Vodafone

V-SOS Band by Vodafone saves you from worrying while your loved ones who need that extra bit of care and attention go about their day. With its fall detection, SOS button and easy-to-use app, the sleek V-SOS Band which fits around their wrist, will alert you if it detects a fall or if they need help. So you can relax knowing they’re safe, even when they’re not nearby.

V-SIM by Vodafone is included with this product

Subject to Vodafone network and GPS signal.

https://eshop.v.vodafone.com/uk/v-sos-band 

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GPS TRACKERS AND TRACKING DEVICES

If you are looking for a GPS tracker, then Back2You have the most comprehensive range of tracking devices in the UK. We have over 20 years experience in all aspects of tracking and provide trackers for vehicles, people, pets, assets and more.

Back2You GPS trackers supply the most cost effective and user friendly trackers in the UK. Many of our GPS trackers come with no fees or contracts, making them easily affordable for all.

We can even build bespoke GPS trackers and for both individuals and businesses to suit all your tracking needs. We also supply tracking devices to many UK police forces and security organisations.

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National Rail Accessibility Map

Geographic map showing all National Rail stations and their accessibility status and features.

The map is fully zoomable - the further you zoom in, the more detail that will appear. The circled numbers indicate the number of stations clustered in an area which will decluster the more that you zoom in.

You can can also straight to the station you require by using the search box.

All train operators are shown.

Train operators are not shown.

All routes shown.

All stations shown

www.accessmap.nationalrail.co.uk 

Traveline - public transport info

We’re a partnership of transport companies, local authorities and passenger groups which have come together to bring you routes and times for all travel in Great Britain by bus, rail, coach and ferry, and to provide it in as many different ways as we can so that you can always reach us.

We can help you find the way that best suits you for making your journey using the most up to date information from around the UK for all transport companies.

On our homepage you can plan your journey from door to door across Great Britain, see the different ways you could travel, and view your journey on a map.

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Travel Training booklet

Buckinghamshire County Council Travel Training website – www.schooltravelplanning.com

Information on School Travel Planning and sustainable travel initiatives including how to develop a STP, how to run initiatives to help reduce car use, what training is available to help improve pupils’ road safety awareness and skills, and newsletters to provide termly updates on School Travel Planning in Buckinghamshire.

Travel Training booklet from schooltravelplanning.com

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EPA product code: 9056-12 City & Guilds is already assessing end-point assessment for Travel Consultant. As one of the biggest EPAOs in England, we pride ourselves on our first rate customer service. Our EPA team is on hand to support you every step of the way, guiding you through gateway and ensuring your apprentice has all the tools they need to prepare for the assessment. Our assessment and grading is standardised and all our assessors have industry experience and receive on-going training, so you can trust that we will deliver a fair and robust assessment. Assessment events for this standard are: • 2-hour multiple choice e-volve test • 1 to 2-hour structured meeting For further guidance, please refer to our handbook and end-point assessment pack. The handbook provides more detail behind the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the standard and the range of content within the standard. The end-point assessment pack includes detailed guidance on grading criteria for the EPA and the evidence you’ll need to produce for knowledge, skills and behaviours at gateway. You’ll find this in the documents section above. EPA preparation and gateway guidance for this standard: Upon registration for EPA, you will have access to a range of support material for Retailer to help prepare for EPA. EPA preparation tool: Our platform guides apprentices through online content to help them feel ready for their EPA experience. User-friendly technology takes the apprentice through a series of questions, to suggest material personalised to their apprenticeship standard and their confidence levels. The content is curated from across the web and covers areas like revision and exam skills, multiple choice test strategies, professional discussion and interview skills. You can watch our short video to learn more. Recording forms: supporting you to complete key stages of EPA readiness, we have prepared forms to give you peace of mind and confidence that everything is covered. These packs include a gateway declaration form that is needed during the booking process and assessment forms, if required, that apprentices might need during assessment. LIEPA reports: Our lead independent end assessors (LIEPAs) produce an annual report with insight into the EPA results and findings across all centres. These reports can help you refine your apprenticeship delivery to improve success rates. Apprenticeship certification As well as receiving their Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) apprenticeship certificate, the apprentice will receive a City & Guilds statement of achievement for end-point assessment.

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If you’re an existing City & Guilds centre or interested in becoming a centre, make sure you’ve read our EPA manual and guidance. This will explain the process and all our terms and conditions. Our short ‘how-to’ guides and videos are a great start to help you get to grips with what to expect and how to stay on track when booking EPA and preparing apprentices for assessment. You’ll find these resources in our EPA document library . To use our quality-assured on-programme materials or end-point assessment service there are three ways to either find out more or to order what you need: 1. If you’re an existing City & Guilds customer, go to Walled Garden and select the materials you need or register your apprentice for end-point assessment. (You may need to submit a request to deliver if you don’t yet have approval for that standard.) 2. Get in touch with [email protected] . Our team can explain our different products and services and start getting you set up as a customer or give existing customers support on the new apprenticeship arrangements. 3. Speak to your City & Guilds Business Manager about how to access our products or how to register your apprentices with us.

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• 9056 end-point assessment pack for centres-v2-1 pdf 701 KB 04 Mar 2024
• 9056 Travel Consultant EPA pack centre update 82 KB 12 Nov 2018
• 9056 Travel Consultant EPA recording forms v2-2 docx 105 KB 27 Jul 2021
• 9056-300 Leisure Travel Consultant Apprenticeship EPA Sample Test v1 pdf 494 KB 01 Mar 2024
• 9056-301 Corporate Travel Consultant Apprenticeship EPA Sample Test v1 pdf 426 KB 01 Mar 2024
• 9056-end-point assessment handbook-v1 1 pdf 375 KB 04 Mar 2024

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London Travel Course: Acting at the Globe

Study at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London April 30 – May 13, 2024

Costs $2062 for Communication students

Costs $2792 for Theatre students (studying at the Globe is $730 extra)

Note: You don’t have to ever have acted to do the Globe portion.

• Lodging at St. Christopher’s Inn London Bridge, Burrough High Street (across from the Burrough Market – such good food!)
• Breakfast each morning
• Globe Training for a week (if you’re doing the Globe)
• 3 shows (1 Globe, 1 National Theatre London, 1 West End)
• Day trip to Oxford University
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• Addison’s Walk (where Tolkien “converted” Lewis to Christianity)
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At the Globe, we will perform a cutting from a Shakespeare play at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre (Shakespeare’s winter theatre).

Training includes:

• Scene Coaching

We work with teachers from the Globe, Royal Shakespeare Co., Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and Oxford/Cambridge professors.

In addition, we have free time where students can book:

• Extra Shows
• Do the Harry Potter Museum – amazing
• Book extras like the London Eye, Churchill War Rooms, Kensington Palace, etc.

The Price does not cover airfare, lunch or dinner.

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The great advantage of freelance writing is that it can be done either in conjunction with another career, or as a career in itself. It can also be a very well paid profession, whether part-time or full-time. This course is an ideal starting point and covers the whole field of modern freelance writing. Flexible in its approach, it is geared to the specific needs of each individual writer.

The scope is huge - 8,000 periodicals are published in the UK alone, ranging from newspapers, magazines and the controlled circulation press to technical, scientific, and in-house journals. It is quite usual for over 50% of published content in any one publication to have come from freelance writers.

The course is flexible and allows you to concentrate on the areas of writing that interest you most. It concentrates on setting the fundamental writing skills required of any freelance writer, and once that is done, provides specialist tuition for those wishing to write travel pieces, drawing on the experience and knowledge of successful travel writers. You will learn what is required to create business opportunities and focus on the commercial aspects of the industry.

Many new writers start by making their hobby or profession their specialised field and over 80% of our students have had work published by the time they complete the course. To see a detailed list of the topics covered, look at the syllabus below.

Video Tutorials with the course tutor are an optional add-on for this course. Please ensure you are familiar with video conferencing software before you enrol. Simply select the course with (with optional video tutorials) option when enrolling if you would like to utilise this feature.

Course Syllabus

Lesson 1 : starting out.

What makes a good journalist? Learning about the real world of journalism, and the responsibilities and ethics of the profession. A brief look at the way in which the British Press has evolved and an analysis of different categories of newspapers and magazines. Ten key elements which may affect your ability to get your work published. Assessment tasks include: Identifying personal aims, skills and experience Researching potential markets and target readership

Lesson 2 : Readers and Markets

Learning what readers and editors want, assessing the scope for getting material published and knowing how to research potential markets. How to present manuscripts professionally, avoiding common grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors and learning what is meant by 'house style' and 'newspaper English'. Assessment tasks include: Rewriting poorly written copy Conducting a detailed readership profile

Lesson 3 : What is News?

Developing a strong news sense and recognising what makes a good story. Exploring the practical process of newsgathering, making contacts and identifying and following story leads. The opportunities for freelance contributions in the field of sports journalism. Assessment tasks include: Writing a report of a real news or sporting event

Lesson 4 : Writing Features

Exploring the difference in approach required for a features article. Focusing on the importance of interviews in features writing; learning how to adapt the tone and style of your writing to different categories of subject matter. Dealing with topical news features. Assessment tasks include: Comparing the merits of published news features and personal profiles

Lesson 5 : More about Features

Progressing to in-depth features profiles; how to conduct successful face-to-face interviews. Using 'standfirsts' and different features introductions to play up a strong news angle or maximise a story's human interest. Exploring eyewitness and offbeat approaches Assessment tasks include: Tackling a 600-800 word in-depth features profile

Lesson 6 : Before you Specialise

The particular skills required by a range of specialist newspaper writers - from motoring journalists to gossip writers, from political columnists to critics, sports writers and photo-journalists. Assessment tasks include: Writing a book, film or TV review Tackling a specialist column or feature

Lesson 7 : Directing your Writing

Looking in depth at ways of developing ideas into saleable articles and at some of the subjects which provide most scope for freelance contributors. Learning the basic guidelines for producing articles for publication. Assessment tasks include: Comparing different newspaper and magazine outlets Outlining a proposed treatment for a saleable article

Lesson 8 : Journalists and the Law

Legal restrictions and how journalists can avoid costly legal action. The dangers of libel and other pitfalls; qualified privilege and unintentional defamation; criminal libel; and the need for fairness and accuracy. Restrictions on court reporting, and the dangers of contempt of court when matters are sub judice. The Official Secrets Act, the rights of the Press and a brief look at copyright Assessment tasks include: Reviewing passages for libellous content Producing a safe, fair and accurate crime report

Lesson 9 : Sourcing Ideas and Putting them together

How to develop saleable ideas from the most unlikely sources and how to research your finished articles. How to 'package' intriguing and attractive ideas for newspapers and magazines, and the ground rules for successfully dealing with editors. Assessment tasks include: Identifying ideas for saleable articles Writing an 800-word feature or news item

Lesson 10 : Travel Writing - an Overview

An overview of travel journalism - what it involves and a look at what makes one travel feature better than another. Who are the good travel writers, and what does reading their work tell us about giving your work commercial appeal.

Lesson 11 : Bringing your Work to the Market-place

Preparing to write your travel piece - how to create publishable articles and market them successfully. Re-using your experiences - turning one article into two.

Lesson 12 : The Heart of good Travel Writing

How to capture the sense of a good travel piece - inventive ideas, scintillating descriptions, evocative imagery, humour and ending with a flourish.

Lesson 13 : Other Markets

You are now in a position to analyse accurately how to produce and sell articles targeted at different markets, from the regional and national press to mass market and specialist magazines and trade and technical publications. Assessment tasks include: Writing articles for different markets

Lesson 14 : Television and Radio

The differences in approach between broadcast and print journalism. Learning the writing requirements of various radio and television outlets. Markets are explored in detail, with advice on how to develop treatments and final scripts for broadcast. Assessment tasks include: Writing a short radio script Outlining a treatment for a television documentary or feature

Lesson 15 : Going it Alone

The final lesson gives you the vital preparation required to launch your freelance writing career, whether on a part- or full-time basis. A questionnaire and detailed revision notes provide an opportunity to tie up any loose ends in your training, while businesslike advice about record-keeping and administration offers a firm foundation for pursuing a professional approach to future writing assignments. Assessment tasks include: Drawing up a personal 12-month action plan with clear achievement targets

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Freelance and Feature Writing (with optional video tutorials)

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Internet Journalism (with optional video tutorials)

This 12-lesson course is designed to give a basic understanding of how to create web content as …

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