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Juniper are an innovative, flexible and experienced provider in delivering training solutions to individuals and businesses in Wolverhampton and throughout the Midlands. We are listed on the Governments Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers and are rated as GOOD by Ofsted in all areas of provision.

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Training Courses and Apprenticeships in Wolverhampton

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Juniper are an innovative, flexible and experienced provider in delivering training solutions to individuals and businesses in Wolverhampton and throughout the Midlands. We are listed on the Governments Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers and are rated as GOOD by Ofsted in all areas of provision.

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Professional Training in Ripley

Our range of study programmes and short courses help you reach your full potential, with support along the way kick start your career the BabingtonWay. If you are struggling to locate the centre, we are next to Boyes.

Our Ripley Centre is at the heart of the Ripley community, providing training for all ages to help people to progress within and into the workplace. With courses for 16-19 year olds in Level 1 Hair and Beauty, Level 1 IT Digital Skills, Level 1 Construction and Level 1 and 2 in Childcare alongside Maths and English qualifications we have a range of programmes to suit your individual needs. We also offer support into employment programmes for people aged 19-65.

Babington have provided apprenticeships and training solutions for over 40 years, supporting the local people of Ripley and the surrounding areas with high quality training and career development solutions to individuals and employers.

Our Babington Ripley centre

16-19 year old Study Programmes

The study programmes below are available to all 16-19 year olds and last for a duration of one year. It enables you to complete your compulsory full time education and develop your skills, kick starting your career. All our study programmes include Employability Skills, Maths and English as well as a 2 week work placement with a local employer within your chosen industry.

Childcare Level 1 and Level 2 (includes Customer Service)

Construction Level 1 (includes CSCS Training and Card)

Hair & Beauty Level 1 (includes Customer Service)

IT Digital Skill Level 1 (includes Customer Service)

Our short courses are designed for 19+ adults. Lasting between 1 to 4 weeks and covering a range of skills and qualifications it enables you to achieve industry recognised qualifications across a number of sectors contributing towards your job search hours. Our courses provide you with the necessary skills to begin your career. Weekly start dates available.

CSCS Training and Card

City & Guilds Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

City & Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills

City & Guilds Award in Customer Service

City & Guilds Certificate in IT (including Digital Skills)

City & Guilds Certificate in Business Admin

City & Guilds Certificate in Storage and Warehousing

Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Retail

Fire Safety

Manual Handling in the Workplace

Primary First Aid

COSHH Awareness

Safeguarding Children

SIA Security and Physical Intervention Training

"I was welcomed with open arms to Babington and they knew how I needed to be welcomed. My maths tutor knew what support and extra help I needed, this helped me pass my maths course"
Babington learner,
Employability, Ripley Centre

Looking for something else? Have a look at the other programmes Babington have on offer!

FIND YOUR PATH

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships offer real hands-on experience with a local employer, whilst recognising your new skills and knowledge in line with the standard requirements. You'll also be able to earn a wage whilst you learn.

TAILOR MADE TRAINING

Training Solutions

Turn your organisation into a greenhouse for talent with our tailor-made training solutions and apprenticeship programmes. Whatever your size and requirements.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Professional Courses

Advance your career with a prestigious qualification, from AAT accounting to Chartered Management. Our virtual learning environment puts you in control of your studies.

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Would you like to start your career with one of the largest employers in the county?

We'll be advertising a number of apprenticeships towards the end of May 2020, with a start date of September 2020. We'll carry out interviews in late June and early July, and these will be either held online, or in a socially distanced way.

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Would you like to start your career with one of the largest employers in the county? We'll be advertising a number of apprenticeships towards the end of May 2020, with a start date of September 2020. We'll carry out interviews in late June and early July, and these will be either held online, or in a socially distanced way.

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Derby College

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Course Summary

The Next Steps Pathway is a personalised programme for young people who are ready to move on from the Pathway to Independence programme and become more involved in their community.

We will plan your programme with you to develop the skills you will need for work. You will learn and practise these skills in community / enterprise projects. Then, as you become more confident, you might also complete work placements.

Entry requirements

You will need to have completed the Pathway to Independence programme.

You should want to be involved in the community and to develop skills and confidence for work.

Course Content

We will plan your programme with you.

It will include:

Work on your personal targets

English

Maths

Social skills

Travel training

A community / enterprise project

A work placement when you are ready

How will I be assessed?

Your English, maths and practical skills will be assessed at the start of the year. Then you will plan your targets with your tutor.

You will check your progress towards your targets in every lesson. Your tutor will review your progress with you every half term.

When you have achieved a target, you will agree your next target with your tutor.

Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?

You will need a travel card or money for bus fares. You might need to provide some personal safety equipment for some activities.

If you are invited on any trips, you will be asked for a voluntary contribution.

What can I do after this course?

During the year, we will work with you to help you plan what to do next.

You might return for another year on Next Steps, or maybe move on to another programme in the College.

Or you might be ready to leave College and use your new skills in your community or at work.

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A MESSAGE FROM CHILDLINE It can be difficult to cope when there’s so much changing around us. You might be worried about schools closing, friends or relatives getting ill or what'll happen in the future.Childline and our counsellors want to support you through this. We’re working hard to make sure you can still speak to a counsellor when you need to.Like lots of organisations in the UK, Childline is being affected by the government's advice about keeping people safe. Many of our volunteers and staff aren’t able to come in for their shifts as usual.To make sure we can keep supporting you, we’ve had to make some very difficult decisions about how Childline works. From tonight, you'll only be able to speak to a counsellor online or on the phone between 9am and midnight. To make sure we can answer everyone who’s waiting, you won’t be able to join the queue for a 1-2-1 chat after 10:30pm.After 10:30pm, you’ll still be able to call us for free on 0800 1111 up until midnight. You can also send a message from your locker any time, but we won’t be able to read this straight away.We’ve added an automated switchboard to help make it easier to get through when you call. You also won’t be able to use 1-2-1 chat on the Childline app for now, but you can still have one via the website.We’re doing everything we can to support all the young people who use Childline. We might need to make more changes in the future, but we’ll keep you updated with everything that’s happening.Our website will still be available 24 hours a day. You can keep getting support from other young people on the message boards and you can still use things like your mood journal.The news can be scary, and it can be hard to know what’s true and whether you should be scared. Whatever you’re going through, Childline wants to help.

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A MESSAGE FROM CHILDLINE It can be difficult to cope when there’s so much changing around us. You might be worried about schools closing, friends or relatives getting ill or what'll happen in the future.Childline and our counsellors want to support you through this. We’re working hard to make sure you can still speak to a counsellor when you need to.Like lots of organisations in the UK, Childline is being affected by the government's advice about keeping people safe. Many of our volunteers and staff aren’t able to come in for their shifts as usual.To make sure we can keep supporting you, we’ve had to make some very difficult decisions about how Childline works. From tonight, you'll only be able to speak to a counsellor online or on the phone between 9am and midnight. To make sure we can answer everyone who’s waiting, you won’t be able to join the queue for a 1-2-1 chat after 10:30pm.After 10:30pm, you’ll still be able to call us for free on 0800 1111 up until midnight. You can also send a message from your locker any time, but we won’t be able to read this straight away.We’ve added an automated switchboard to help make it easier to get through when you call. You also won’t be able to use 1-2-1 chat on the Childline app for now, but you can still have one via the website.We’re doing everything we can to support all the young people who use Childline. We might need to make more changes in the future, but we’ll keep you updated with everything that’s happening.Our website will still be available 24 hours a day. You can keep getting support from other young people on the message boards and you can still use things like your mood journal.The news can be scary, and it can be hard to know what’s true and whether you should be scared. Whatever you’re going through, Childline wants to help.

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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One to one focused support with our trained team, either by phone, webchat, or email.

HelplineDid you know we have a free helpline for young people where you can talk to trained supporters about any issue that's troubling you? Call us on 0808 808 4994. We’re open from 4pm to 11pm every day.

EmailEmail the helpline at any time and our trained supporters will respond within 24 hours.

Crisis MessengerIf you feel like you can’t cope or are worried about how you are feeling, you can contact our crisis messenger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our text messaging support service is free and for any issue. We provide in-the-moment support and problem solving when you need it most. This service is delivered in partnership with Crisis Text Line and Shout.

One to one chatLive message our trained helpline supporters about any issue that is troubling you. We’re open from 4pm to 11pm every day.

Counselling ServicesThe Mix Counselling service is suitable for you if you are looking for short-term help with your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our Telephone counselling service is available to young people aged 25 years old and under. Our Webchat service is available to those aged 10-18 years old. Our counsellors aim to support by listening to your problems and helping you find ways to cope in a confidential, safe space.

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The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline.

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