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Learn how to play different instruments such as; Keyboard, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and drums, with tutor Matt from Rochdale Music service.

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Tuesday 7th & 14th  April 10.30 - 12pm Red Brook Mill

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Have a go at playing the drums, keyboard, guitar & bass guitar during our practise sessions, taking place

Tuesday 7th April 10.30-12pm

Tuesday 14th April 10.30 - 12pm

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Practise mindfulness in nature & paint your surroundings

Visit the farm

Bring your own picnic

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Alexandra Park Oldham Mindful nature art session 

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Practise mindfulness in nature & paint your surroundings

Bring your own picnic

Travel Rochdale - Oldham via tram for Rochdale clients

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Tues 14th April, 2-4.30pm 

Redbrook Mill, Rochdale 

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Take part in a variety of games such as Giant jenga, mini basketball, catch the apples, board games and more.

Compete for prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

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Take a trip out to the creative market town of Hebden Bridge. Enjoy the independent shops, cafe's, art gallery, and dramatic nature scenery. Travel together via train, just a 15 minute journey from Rochdale train station.

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Enjoy a winter walk around Hollingworth lake! Visit the sensory garden, stop at the café and spot the animals. Option to build up travel confidence via bus from Rochdale interchange at 11.15am, return 3.30pm.

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Thursday 12th February 12-2pm. (Meet at Red Brook mill or Healey Dell.)

Take a nature walk through Healey Dell's nature reserve. Enjoy the peaceful waterfalls, woodlands and wildlife .

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Exciting Opportunity! Music sessions at Red brook mill - No experience necessary

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Exciting Opportunity! Music sessions at Red brook mill - No experience necessary

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We are collaborating with Rochdale Music service for upcoming music sessions at Red brook Mill!😄🎵

These will be delivered by Matthew who is a rock school tutor and guitarist.

⭐Whether it's to:

Use music as an outlet

Learn a new skill

Find out more about what Rochdale music service offer

Simply have fun

Young people can learn how to play different instruments such as; Keyboard, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and drums.

The sessions will take place:

Thursday 12th Feb 9.30am - 11am

Thursday 26th Feb 9.30am - 11am

Thursday  12th March 9.30am- 11am

Thursday  26th March 9.30am - 11am

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Intro: Exploring sound  & music  sharing

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Explore different sounds and instruments in this creative music session. Share and listen to music.

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Are you interested in becoming a Tattoo Artist?

In partnership with Manchester Tattoo Academy, we are running a taster session at their studio in the Northern Quarter. Session will include:

learn the history of tattoo artistry

infection control and health and safety

demonstration of machinery and the application and development of a tattoo

have a try at doing your own tattoo on false skin

This is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

When: Monday 23rd March 10.30am - 12.00pm

Where: Manchester Tattoo Academy - meeting point will be arranged to travel on the Metrolink together into Manchester

Speak to your keyworker to book a place - only 10 places available!

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Are you interested in becoming a Tattoo Artist?

In partnership with Manchester Tattoo Academy, we are running a taster session at their studio in the Northern Quarter. Session will include:

learn the history of tattoo artistry

infection control and health and safety

demonstration of machinery and the application and development of a tattoo

have a try at doing your own tattoo on false skin

This is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

When: Monday 23rd March 10.30am - 12.00pm

Where: Manchester Tattoo Academy - meeting point will be arranged to travel on the Metrolink together into Manchester

Speak to your keyworker to book a place - only 10 places available!

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Learn basic first aid (including paediatric first aid) and achieve a recognised qualification - a great addition to your CV!

When: Monday 19th March 9.30pm - 4.30pm

Where: Medtia Place

Speak to your keyworker to book a place.

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Animal Therapy with Noah's Art.

It has been proven that interaction with animals is a great way to improve mental health, well-being and motivation.

The staff at Noah's Art will be bringing a range of their therapy animals for you to interact with.

When: Thursday 12th March @ 3pm

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book onto the session. Only 12 places available!!

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Animal-Assisted Interventions and Training. Animal Assisted Therapy

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Wednesday 18th March 12:00 - 16:30

Gain new experiences and skills while undertaking supervised farm work.

Activities:

Meet the free range poultry flock, feed the birds, learn about egg production, collect the eggs and learn about bird welfare.

Watch the egg grading equipment sort the eggs into different weight categories ready for sale. Learn about how eggs are hatched into chicks and the life cycle of the hen.

Visit the meat goat herd. Learn about goats and goat care. Feed the goats a snack.

Go out into the fields on the farm to learn about the importance of biodiversity on farmland.

Visit the moorland adjacent to the farm and take part in our carbon quiz to learn about the importance of peatland and bog habitats.

Take apart a beehive (with no bees in!) and learn about how our Bees make their honey. Learn about the role of pollinators in the wild and their role in human food production.

Learn basic livestock care skills such as grooming, mucking out, cleaning livestock equipment.

Identification training of different insects, plants and trees and learning the basic tasks required to care for them.

Take part in landscape management tasks such as dry stone wall, hedges and livestock fencing maintenance.

(Please note: There is not time to cover all of these activities, but we endeavour to fit in as much as possible.)

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Adventures Away from Home 25/26 to deliver a series of one-day outdoor media sessions.

One-day sessions to be delivered between now and 31 March 2026

For young people aged 11–18 (and up to 25 for those with SEND or additional needs)

Sessions include:

Photography and filmmaking workshops

Drone flying and media capture

Outdoor adventures shaped by young people’s interests

Free food and refreshments

Speak to your key worker for more information

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A chance to improve your English and Maths skills for up to 20 weeks depending on your pathway. Speak to your key worker to get more information

When: Daily 1-2 hour available

Where: Positive Steps, Medtia, Oldham

Speak to your key worker to book a place

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AQA Drop-in: Personal health and wellbeing (5th Feb 2026)

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AQA Drop-in: Personal health and wellbeing (5th Feb 2026)

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Complete a personal health and wellbeing AQA with our Oldham Wellbeing Practitioner Carmen. To book, please speak to your key worker.

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Wellbeing Walk @ Alexandra Park (24th March 2026)

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Wellbeing Walk @ Alexandra Park (24th March 2026)

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Mother's Day Crafts Workshop (10th March 2026)

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Mother's Day Crafts Workshop (10th March 2026)

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Create pebble art in 3D block frames

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Creative Expression Workshop (27th January 2026)

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Creative Expression Workshop (27th January 2026)

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Helping you to find new mediums of expression, whether that be watercolours, pencil drawings, acrylic paints, finger painting. Explore your emotions through the creative expression of art.

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Join us at Putt Stars in Rochdale for a social event. There will be golf, food and arcades - all paid for by Engaging Rochdale. Come along and meet other young people on the program and have some fun.

Where: Putt Stars (Rochdale)

When: Thursday 26th Feb 1-3pm

Speak to your keyworker to book onto this session

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Find out more about apprenticeships including training providers, levels, local providers, how and where to apply. You can come to the session just to find out more for the future or because you are actively applying for apprenticeships.

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: Wednesday 11th Feb 2-3:30pm

Speak to your keyworker to book you onto this session

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Come to this session and learn how to use the internet to plan a journey, including different websites and apps. There is an AQA qualification you can gain by attending this session. Plan your travel for doing other sessions through Engaging Rochdale or personal journeys.

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: Wednesday 28th Jan 11-12:30

Speak to your keyworker to book onto this session

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Intro to exploring sound and music sharing

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Intro to exploring sound and music sharing

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Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: Wednesday 28th January 1-3pm

Speak to your keyworker to book onto this session

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Try a new skill, making jewellery. These will be bead bracelets, necklaces or earrings.

Where: Redbrook Mill - Rochdale

When: Wednesday 21st Jan 2-3:30pm

Speak to your keyworker to book on this session

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Red Brook Mill: Wednesday 14th January 1-3pm & Tuesday 20th January 1-3pm. 

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New beginnings: Vision board & goal setting workshop

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New beginnings: Vision board & goal setting workshop

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Dedicate this time and space to make your own vision board to take home. Consider your own personal goals, and be inspired by the resources available.

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Wednesday 10th December 1-3pm Red Brook Mill

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Make your own DIY self-care box and self-care plan in this workshop, based in our relaxing sensory wellbeing room. Gain an AQA in self-care from this workshop!

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Drug Awareness - The Impact of Drugs on Mental health and the brain

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Drug Awareness - The Impact of Drugs on Mental health and the brain

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Join us for this informative session on understanding how drugs can impact our mental health and the brain.

Speak to your key worker if you are interested!

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Cracking Good Food - Friday 28th November 

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Cracking Good Food - Friday 28th November 

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Rochdale Redbrook Mill Every Wednesday in November 1-3pm

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Take part in a variety of crafts in our Festive Crafts workshop. Use this time to make new creations, gifts for yourself, or others, or to help prepare items for our Festive fundraising stall!

Taking place every Wednesday in November!

Speak to your key worker if you are interested

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18 week course starting 27th Jan 2026. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Oldham College Pioneers (Creative & Digital program)

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Oldham College Pioneers (Creative & Digital program)

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Fantastic opportunity to develop your digital/creative skills and prepare for college in Sept 2026.

Maths and English

Digital Skills for Work and life

Improving your performance

Vocational Specialisms – primarily in Digital and Creative Sector (e.g. Fashion Design, Games Design, IT & Computing, E Sports & Music)

Elevate Tutorials – focusing on students progress and next steps planning

Timetables can be tailored to individual interests

Interested? Join in the information event with coffee and cookies at Oldham College on 21st January 1 - 3 pm.

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A padlet with links to all things careers!

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First Aid in the Workplace - One day course, Friday 12th December, Red Brook Mill, Rochdale

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First Aid in the Workplace - One day course, Friday 12th December, Red Brook Mill, Rochdale

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Develop your skills and employability by completing the First Aid in the Workplace one day course!

When: Friday 12th Dec, 9.30-4.30

Where: Positive Steps, Red Brook Mill, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to get booked on.

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2nd December

Redbrook Mill

Girls only sewing session - Making Owl Decorations

12:30-2:30.

Join a fun and creative activity, learn some basic sewing skills and create an owl decoration to keep.

If any boys are interested in this activity, please speak to your keyworker and another session can be added.

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Math’s and English functional skills, personal development/employability. Great preparation for starting college in September 2026.

When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays starting Tuesday January 6th

Where: Postive Steps

Interested? Speak to your key worker who can refer you. Interviews will be held in December.

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Maths, English and Work Experience at RAFC

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Maths, English and Work Experience at RAFC

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Improve your maths and English and gain work experience in a variety of roles across the Crown Oil Arena!

Every Tuesday at RAFC, 10am-1pm

To book your place speak to your Key Worker

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Single day visits including packed lunch (minimum 4 hours contact time)

1 night residential including 4 meals (minimum 8 hours contact time)

2 night residential including 6 meals (minimum 12 hours contact time)

Contact your key worker for more info.

Runs until March 31st 2026

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Connect Oldham - ongoing places available

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Connect Oldham - ongoing places available

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Inclusive Bytes offer many great services regarding digital technology (all free). They currently have a shop in Spindles

They offer volunteer roles to young people to help teach them how to recondition old laptops that are often gifted from corporate companies, and then put back into the community through a scheme they have with Oldham Council.

Speak to your key worker if you are interested.

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Connect Oldham - Bushcraft & Survival course

Get into nature on Groundwork's bushcraft & survival course. You will:

build your own shelter

learn techniques to start a fire and outdoor cooking

woodland crafts

plant identification

small tool skills

When: Every Tuesday for 4 weeks starting 25th November 2025 12pm - 3pm

Where: Mini bus pick up from Oldham (meeting point TBC)

Speak to your keyworker if you are interested.

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Cracking good food - Friday 28th November 

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Cracking good food - Friday 28th November 

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Cracking good food - Friday 28th November 

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Cracking good food - Friday 28th November 

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Cracking Good Food, cooking and employability session - Friday 28th November 

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Cracking Good Food, cooking and employability session - Friday 28th November 

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

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Take part in a variety of Halloween themed crafts, such as decorate your own coffin, bats, pumpkin and more. Spooky Halloween feast and music included.

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Make your own Autumnal wreath to take home, using a variety of materials provided.

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 Christmas Celebration - 17th December, Rochdale 

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 Christmas Celebration - 17th December, Rochdale 

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Christmas Celebration Social 🎄✨

End-of-year festive social including activities, food, music and celebration. A relaxed space to come together, reflect on achievements and enjoy the festive period with peers and staff.

Where: Redbrook Mill
When: 17th December 1:00pm – 5:00pm

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Self-Care & Wellbeing (AQA) + Festive Crafts 🎨✨

Learn practical self-care strategies to support your mental and emotional wellbeing, while also taking part in festive crafts — including cards and decorations. Supportive, creative and relaxed session.

Where: Redbrook Mill

When: 10th December 1:00pm – 3:00pm

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Wellbeing Workshop: Drugs Awareness & The Brain Wellbeing Workshop (Rochdale)

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Wellbeing Workshop: Drugs Awareness & The Brain Wellbeing Workshop (Rochdale)

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Drugs Awareness & The Brain 🧠

Interactive session exploring how substances impact the brain, emotions, decision-making and wellbeing. A supportive space to build knowledge, resilience and confidence.

where: Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE
When: 3rd December 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Speak with your key worker to book your place.

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Digital Skills: Virtual Reality Experience

Step into the world of Virtual Reality and explore how VR is used in education, training, and future careers. Try immersive technology, develop digital confidence, and experience interactive learning in a new and exciting way.

Where: Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL114EE

When: 19th November 1:30pm-3pm

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Brickwork Taster Session (Construction Skills)

Try your hand at bricklaying and get hands-on experience in a real construction-style activity. Learn basic brickwork techniques, use practical tools safely, and gain an insight into careers in construction and trades. Perfect for anyone interested in practical work, apprenticeships or building-industry pathways.

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: 14th January 10am-12pm

Where: Medtia (Oldham)

When: Wednesday 21st Jan 10-12 or 12:30-2:30

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Join us every Wednesday in November for a cosy festive arts & crafts session! Create seasonal decorations and handmade gifts - from baubles and wreaths to cards, ornaments, jewellery and more. A relaxed and creative space to get into the holiday spirit.

🗓 Every Wednesday in November
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

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Speak to your key worker about being referred for one of the below groups:-

Monday 6 to 8pm: Barrier Breakers for YP with additional needs and/or disabilities

Monday 6 - 8pm: Man Project for young men aged 15 - 19

Wednesday 6 - 8.30pm Oldham Youth Council

Thursday 4 - 6pm That Thursday thing for care experienced YP aged 12 - 18yrs.

Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm Girls Group aged 11 - 21

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Oldham Youth Service Youth Centre Provisions

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Oldham Youth Service Youth Centre Provisions

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Ask your key worker about a youth club running in your area. It's completely free and an opportunity to meet other YP, talk to a youth worker and grab a snack and drink.

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Oldham Youth Service Youth Centre Provisions

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Learn all about appropriate workplace behaviours to help you secure and maintain a job.

When: Tues 28th October 10am - 12pm

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book a place

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Come along to our UKSPF games club to make new friends and show us your competitive side!

When: Ongoing (check dates with your key worker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book a place

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Using air-dry clay, create items such as bowls, candle holders, miniature figures, jewellery pendants and more!

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Tuesday 16th September 2-4pm Oldham Medtia

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Making scented hanging ornaments and textured plates – Explore your sense of smells, to understand how different scents trigger different responses in the human body, to create different textures that offer sensory comfort.

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Get creative in our arts and crafts session! Option to take part in a variety of crafts, such as painting, drawing, collaging, jewellery making and more.

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Rochdale: 1:1 sessions with Wellbeing Practitioner Nicole Parsons 

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Rochdale: 1:1 sessions with Wellbeing Practitioner Nicole Parsons 

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Engage in 1:1 wellbeing sessions to work on improving confidence, motivation & strengths, reducing anxiety & low-mood, developing your own coping strategies, self-care plan and more!

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Meet our wellbeing practitioner Nicole at one of the Rochdale drop-in support locations for; wellbeing support, resources, signposting, more information about our wellbeing offer, or for games & crafts! No appointments necessary!

Once a month across; Rochdale Riverside, Rochdale Red Brook mill, Middleton - The Lighthouse Project & Heywood library. See April drop-in dates below:

Heywood Library

- Tuesday 7th April 1.30 -3.30pm

The Lighthouse, Middleton

-Thursday 16th April 1.30 -3.30pm

-Red Brook Mill, Rochdale

Wednesday 22nd April 1.30 – 3.30pm

-Riverside, Rochdale

Wednesday 29th April 10.30am -12.30pm

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Tuesday 28th October 1:30pm- 3:30pm, Oldham Medtia

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Understanding the effects of change on our anxiety. Psychoeducation on anxiety and the two components. Activities can include pictogram with a twist, canvas ‘speed dating’ etc.

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Tuesday 21st October 1:30pm- 3:30pm, Oldham Medtia

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Creative Halloween crafts. Understanding the effects of sugar on our bodies.

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Tuesday 14th October 1:30pm-3:30pm- Oldham, Medtia

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Making cushion covers, knitting, crotchet, embroidery work.

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Tuesday 30th September 10am-2pm, Oldham- Daisy Nook

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Bushcraft and Conservation Wellbeing activity

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Bushcraft and Conservation Wellbeing activity

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Meet up at Positive Steps to take a ride to Daisy Nook.

Outdoor cooking, Bushcraft skills, mini-hikes, gardening, conservation- A wellbeing activity allowing you to explore nature and tap into all 5 senses.

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Bushcraft and Conservation Wellbeing activity

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Tuesday 16th September 2-4pm, Oldham Medtia

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Making scented hanging ornaments and textured plates – Explore your sense of smells, to understand how different scents trigger different responses in the human body, to create different textures that offer sensory comfort.

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Wednesday 1st October 1-3pm. Red brook mill Rochdale

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Rochdale Sensory Relaxation and Crafts session

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Rochdale Sensory Relaxation and Crafts session

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Learn to relax through the five senses in an immersive sensory environment. Take part in crafts such as making your own essential oils, windchimes, fidget-toy making, and self-care box.

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CSCS Level 1 Health & Safety, 2 Day Course, 30th/31st October

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CSCS Level 1 Health & Safety, 2 Day Course, 30th/31st October

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A great opportunity for anyone interested in working on a construction site to gain a Level 1 Health & Safety qualification & CSCS card.

This course runs over 2 days, first day will be completing the L1 Health & Safety course, and second day will be a course refresh and CSCS test.

Young People wanting to do the course must have ID, a bank account, a CV and an Our Pass to ensure they are ready to secure employment asap. They should also do a Digital Skills AQA with their Key Worker to support with their job searching.

When: 30th Oct 9:30am-4pm

31st Oct 9:30am-4pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to be referred.

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Bowling Social Session, Tues 14th October

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Bowling Social Session, Tues 14th October

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A great fun opportunity to meet and socialise with other people.

This would enhance your social skills and give more confidence in meeting new people.

When: Tues 14th Oct, 4pm-6pm

Where: Tenpin Bowling, Sandbrook Leisure Park, Rochdale OL11 1RY

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Travel Experience Session,  Weds 1st Oct

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Travel Experience Session,  Weds 1st Oct

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Embark on a journey from Rochdale to Manchester with our Travel Experience Session! Join us to learn travel tips from experts and a chance to familiarise yourself with local transport as well as experience the sights of Manchester City centre! Lunch and travel costs included.

When: Weds 1st Oct, 11am

Meeting point: Outside Number One Riverside, Riverside Walk, Rochdale OL16 1TR

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Hair and Nails Taster Session, 30th Sept

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Hair and Nails Taster Session, 30th Sept

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Join us in our exclusive hair and nails taster session! In just 2 hours, experience the latest trends in hairstyling and nail art.

Hands-on demonstrations, and the chance to try out new styles to enhance your skills and leave feeling more confident within the hair and nails industry.

When: Tues 30th Sept, 3pm-5pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Get hands-on with our exciting 2hr taster bricklaying session!

Learn fundamentals of bricklaying from skilled instructors, practice your skills, and leave with a newfound confidence abilities.

A brilliant opportunity to open doors to the world of construction!

When: Weds 24th Sept, 2pm-4pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Cracking Good Food!, Cooking Session, 10th Sept

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Cracking Good Food!, Cooking Session, 10th Sept

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

When: Weds 10th Sept, 12pm-2pm

Where: Mahdlo, Egerton St, Oldham, OL1 3SE

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Develop you employability skills and immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality using the latest tech!

When: Tues 16th Sept, 2pm-3:30pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Walk around Hollingworth lake, take in the nature and signs of Autumn, stop for food/drink along the way! Option to travel together via bus from Rochdale interchange at 11.15am, return 3.30pm.

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EO: Maths & English tuition with Kip McGrath

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EO: Maths & English tuition with Kip McGrath

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When and where: Sessions offered at Medtia Place or

Chadderton

Places available Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs & Fri

Times vary depending on day - ask keyworker for details

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Canvas and Textiles Workshop- 12th August

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Canvas and Textiles Workshop- 12th August

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Join our Wellbeing Practitioners, Carmen and Nicole, for a relaxing 2-hour workshop painting and sewing. Learn how to create cushions and showcase your creativity on canvas using acrylic paints.

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Join our Wellbeing Practitioners, Carmen and Nicole, for a trip to Todmorden's Astronomy Centre. Experience space through hydrogen-alpha solar telescopes and receive an in-depth, interactive demonstration from experienced astronomers.

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Positive Steps Rochdale - external provision & opportunities Padlet

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Positive Steps Rochdale - external provision & opportunities Padlet

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Information about training, further education, apprenticeships, mental health and wellbeing & more.

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First Aid in the Workplace - One day course, Friday 12th December, Red Brook Mill, Rochdale

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First Aid in the Workplace - One day course, Friday 12th December, Red Brook Mill, Rochdale

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Develop your skills and employability by completing the First Aid in the Workplace one day course!

When: Friday 12th Dec, 9.30-4.30

Where: Positive Steps, Red Brook Mill, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to get booked on.

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To be completed online. Can be done independently or with support of Key Worker.

The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free.

Through a series of online challenges, you can win career-enhancing badges, unlock new opportunities and, ultimately, gain industry-recognised Awards that help you stand out from the crowd.

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6 week ESOL course

When: starts on Monday 14th July and will run every Monday from 10am – 12pm at Positive Steps, Medtia Place (Oldham) for 6 weeks.

Non-accredited but a fantastic starting point for learning/improving your English, especially for those going to college in September.

If you are interested, speak to your Key Worker at Positive Steps.

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When: 26th August

Where: Rochdale Therapy Centre

Time: 12:30-2:30

Workshop around how to embrace change and deal with different situations. Speak to your keyworker or Nicole/Carmen for more information.

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Get Job Ready - Various sessions - Red Brook Mill

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Get Job Ready - Various sessions - Red Brook Mill

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As part of a carousel of sessions, designed to support anyone job searching or wanting to improve their employability skills. You can attend all, or just pick the ones you need.

Customer Service AQA

When: Mon 12th Jan 1:30-3pm and Tues 10th Feb 1:30-3pm

Digital Skills AQA

When: Tues 20th Jan 1:30-3pm and Tues 17th Feb 1:30-3pm

Employability AQA

When: Tues 27th Jan 1:30-3pm and Tues 24th Feb 1:30-3pm

Workplace Behaviours AQA

When: Tuesday 3rd Feb 1:30-3pm

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place!

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Job Search Drop in - Riverside/Heywood/Middleton - Rochdale 

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Job Search Drop in - Riverside/Heywood/Middleton - Rochdale 

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Drop in job search session every

Monday and Friday 2-3pm Riverside

Tuesday 2-3pm Heywood Library

Thursday 2-3pm Lighthouse Project

No need to book on these sessions you can just turn up.

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6 Week Brickwork course - Rochdale - starts 2nd July 

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6 Week Brickwork course - Rochdale - starts 2nd July 

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Sessions will take place at Red Brook Mill - Rochdale. Sessions are 10-2:30 with a break in the middle for lunch.

Speak to your keyworker to access these sessions.

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Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood Neurodiversity Help

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Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood Neurodiversity Help

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This is a link to a padlet with information support and help for those with neurodiversity or those supporting someone.

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The Teenage Market, Rochdale - next one is July 29th (open to Oldham and Rochdale YPs)

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The Teenage Market, Rochdale - next one is July 29th (open to Oldham and Rochdale YPs)

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The Teenage Market is returning to Rochdale on June (date to be confirmed).  The market is free to attend indoors on the ground floor of Number One Riverside.

The event gives young traders and performers aged between 13 and 25 years old from across the borough a chance to showcase their creative products and talents for free. There will be lots to see and do for all ages, with performances throughout the day.

If you would like to take part - either by hosting a stall or performing a set - please apply via the website here https://theteenagemarket.co.uk/events/rochdale-teenage-market-2/

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Share your creativity via our new blog - Positive Voices! It can be anything from an article to a piece of poetry! You can submit your writing to our team and once approved it will be published on the POSITIVE VOICES webpage.

What: Blog - submit your creative writing

When: Ongoing

Where: Remote - write and submit online

Visit https://positive-steps.org.uk/services/young-people-engagement-projects/ to submit your writing.

Please speak to your keyworker for information about how to enter your writing.

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Share your creativity via our new blog - Positive Voices! It can be anything from an article to a piece of poetry! You can submit your writing to our team and once approved it will be published on the POSITIVE VOICES webpage.

What: Blog - submit your creative writing

When: Ongoing

Where: Remote - write and submit online

Please speak to your keyworker for information about how to enter your writing.

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The 0161 Project focuses on building resilience and improving motivation through positive engagement activities. Boxing and MMA is built into this programme.

What: 1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 12 weeks

When: TBC

Where: 0161 Project, Royton

Speak to your Keyworker if interested in this course.

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The 0161 Project focuses on building resilience and improving motivation through positive engagement activities. Boxing and MMA is built into this programme.

What: 1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 12 weeks

When: TBC

Where: 0161 Project, Royton

Speak to your Keyworker if interested in this course.

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Learn how to do an effective job search and maximise your chance of securing an interview by attending our job skills workshop.

When: Ongoing

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your Keyworker to book a session

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What: Bricklaying course

When: Every Tuesday 10am - 2.30pm

Where: Medtia Place

A great opportunity to have a taster in bricklaying or help on your journey to a career in construction by learning some basic bricklaying skills. You will have the opportunity to achieve an AQA award and it will support towards other qualifications such as CSCS card.

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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What: Art & Design session

When: Every Thursday 10am - 12pm

Where: Medtia Place

Come and be creative on our Art & Design course.

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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What: Climbing session

When: TBC

Where: Summit Up, Oldham

Join us for a fun session on the climbing walls. Climbing can help develop skills that will help in day to day life. For example, building your confidence, improve resilience and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

To book a place please speak to your Keyworker.

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Skills 4 All Alternative Provision - Digital Skills and Technology

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Skills 4 All Alternative Provision - Digital Skills and Technology

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Skills 4 All are a STEAM-led AP. They support YPs who are under-served, neurodiverse, or have SEMH, Autism, ADHD across GM.

Age 9-25, develop curiosity, creativity and confidence through personalised digital curriculums. Skills shared and developed inc filmmaking, animation, graphic design, coding + robotics, music, arts and more using industry level equipment.

Based in Castle, Rochdale. Open to ER and EO clients.

Sessions - 2.5 hours per week. AM sessions are 9.30-12.00pm and PM sessions are 12.30-3pm.

6 week long programmes.

Limited spaces available.

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Skills 4 All | Inspire young people to grow further

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Develop creativity and confidence through digital skills

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Skills 4 All Alternative Provision - Digital Skills and Technology

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Skills 4 All Alternative Provision - Digital Skills and Technology

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Skills 4 All are a STEAM-led AP. They support YPs who are under-served, neurodiverse, or have SEMH, Autism, ADHD across GM.

Age 9-25, develop curiosity, creativity and confidence through personalised digital curriculums. Skills shared and developed inc filmmaking, animation, graphic design, coding + robotics, music, arts and more using industry level equipment.

Based in Castleton, Rochdale. Open to ER and EO clients.

Next programme starts Friday 13th March for 6 weeks.

Sessions - 2.5 hours per week. 10am - 12.30pm.

Limited spaces available.

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Skills 4 All | Inspire young people to grow further

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Develop creativity and confidence through digital skills

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Positive Steps Oldham - external provision & opportunities Padlet

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Positive Steps Oldham - external provision & opportunities Padlet