CARE First Steps to Employability Skills by Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0 Made with fortitude en-us 2020-01-13 21:47:54 UTC 2026-03-26 15:40:17 UTC hello@padlet.com CARE welcomes new course members CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431046667 2020-01-13 21:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431046667 Community Learning adopt new catchphrase: CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431047485 Learn
Evolve
Achieve
Progress

I hope that our new STEM course will help you to LEAP ahead with your own learning and personal well-being goals.]]> 2020-01-13 21:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431047485 Helpful on-line resources: CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431047660 2020-01-13 21:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431047660 Useful Learner Information - British Values, Protect yourself, Feeling and Staying Safe: CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431048096 https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Community-learning-service/ProviderInfo/Safeguarding-and-Prevent-duty-overview.aspx

Using the internet safely and protectiing personal information:
https://www.deliveringforscotland.gov.uk/at-home/internet-safety/





]]> 2020-01-13 21:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431048096 Course Induction - Getting you started ....... CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431048339 Welcome to our supported learning course at CARE. We are looking forward to helping you to set your own goals, learn something new, improve your well being and enjoy taking part. We want you to feel confident, safe and supported. Please ask any questions you have to your course tutors Carol, Brad and Tracy. ]]> 2020-01-13 21:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/431048339 Free Career Advice at Cannock Library CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/432112142 Every Thursday 10am - 3 pm.
Ring 07825 912500 or 07392 081715.  They can help with your career prospects, free training in your area, how to create a successful CV and cover letter and apprenticeships.

Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, Cannock WS11 1AA]]> 2020-01-15 20:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/432112142 Useful contacts to explore: CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/433762096 All of these are local opportunities, please look through them carefully as they could be right for you.  If you need help just ask:
1.  Rainbow Caresolutions - Recruiting now for carers, Cannock 01543 721006. Good rates of pay, full training provided.

2.  Walsall College in Cannock, Free courses for Job Seekeers - contact 09122 663000  email: info@walsallcollege.ac.uk or call into Tradmark House, 5 Hyssop Close, Cannock 9 - 4 week days.

3.  Stafford and South Staffs Work Clubs 
Tel: 01902 696 228 www.BBOSTAFFS,ORG

4.  Shaw Trust Work and Health Programme
Tel: 0800 389 0222; support@shaw-trust.org.uk]]> 2020-01-20 21:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/433762096 Hub of Hope - support as we take our first steps CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/437415398 A new national mental health database, ]]> 2020-01-29 08:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/437415398 Checking Ph levels of soil CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/438117353 Today we have learnt how to use a Ph test kit to check how acidic or how alkaline the soil is. Also we have learnt that the Ph level and different soil types will affect how plants grow and how it affects the plant to flourish.]]> 2020-01-30 13:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/438117353 Preparing the ground: teamwork sees gardening task completed! CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/438379319 Taking the first steps to your goals are really important so take time to appreciate what skills you can contribute to your team. Some great team skills noted this afternoon as we learnt exactly what our soil types were and how we could improve them. The afternoon was spent researching and designing composting ready for our team challenge next Thursday. 
 Some great ideas shared and many looked at too on @'pinterest ]]> 2020-01-30 18:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/438379319 Quick link - Ph testing of soil CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/438401441 There's lots of really useful info on the Gardeners World web site, plus some good ideas showing how to test the soil without a costly kit, simply using vinegar and baking soda.  Well worth a look!
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/maintain-the-garden/how-to-test-your-soil-ph/]]> 2020-01-30 19:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/438401441 Staying Safe/Safe working practice. CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/440497110
Its good to know what is expected of you as an employee/team member and what you can expect from your employer.  The HSE.GOV.UK website has lots of really useful information and advice.  Check out the risk assessment information that we will be using for this week's session:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/


]]> 2020-02-04 18:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/440497110 Teamworking Skills and top tops CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/440500595 We will be looking at these in our session on 7.2.20.  Lots to think about and consider. 
Pause for thought - "Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." – Ryunosuke Satoro ]]> 2020-02-04 18:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/440500595 Pallet composters CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/441550720 Today two teams "The Four Palleteers" and "Bob's Bin" have made two very different compost bins out of old pallets. The team leader of "The Four Palleteers" Marc said "it was good to have the experience of being a leader and something I have to work on.  To evaluate more in the project but overall the task was completed and it was a really good day." The team leader of "Bob's Bin" Bob said "we worked well as a team and all had a input. And produced a new, useful project at the end. "]]> 2020-02-06 14:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/441550720 RHS - Planting advice and so much more CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/443248940 If you are unsure about what type of soil your plant needs, where to go to see it in full bloom, how trim it back and ensure new growth then you are best to look at the RHS web site. So much useful information including learning courses, design tips, and a really fab interactive gardening diary that you can use. Check out the links.- ]]> 2020-02-10 18:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/443248940 The English Garden - Clay Soils: Top Ten plants. CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/444722197 These have been recommended by many gardeners and some are great for repeat planting to create a large display bed, formal gardens often use this design technique - Weston Hall, Stapeley - both have lots of space to fill and need bold blocks of colour.

]]> 2020-02-12 23:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/444722197 Place that plant CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447360423 Working in teams of three learners put their knowledge and research skills together using iPads and gardening books to solve a gardening quiz to Place that Plant - three soil types - clay. Sandy and loam. A selection of primrose. Hellebores, epimeduims, lavender and penstemon. Some great discussion and feedback, and fun! Well done to everyone. ]]> 2020-02-19 12:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447360423 Teamwork at its best CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447360949 Composting challenge]]> 2020-02-19 12:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447360949 Another great team work challenge completed CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447361989 2020-02-19 12:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447361989 Spring is on its way ..... CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447364476 Some fabulous floristry skills on display with learners creating some lovely, individual springtime table decorations with greenery collected from the hedgerow and a range of lovely shrubs and trees looking ready for spring too with catkins, pussywillow, and fab twisted willow. Spring flowers adding colour were daffodils, roses and carnations. ]]> 2020-02-19 13:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/447364476 Visit to Weston Park CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/451936423 Fabulous opportunity to meet with head gardener Martin who has worked at the Park for over 50 years. He provided a really useful insight into the garden design, choice of plants, team tole and skills, risk assessing trees and talked about career opportunities in horticulture, training available and job opportunities at Weston Park within the gardening team. 
Despite the cold wind the sunshine was welcome and everyone had a great day. Thank you to Weston Park for hosting this opportunity. Some excellent photography by Mark. 
Features of the park to explore on further visits include the formal Victorian garden, the walled rose walk. And the  Shrewsbury walk. Capability Brown is a famous name in the gardens and his work on creating a fabulous garden landscape has proved to have stood the test of time and is still celebrated after many years. 

]]> 2020-02-28 13:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/451936423 CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/451941240 Capability Brown garden design at Weston Park]]> 2020-02-28 13:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/451941240 Visit to Trentham 12.3.20 CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/464660321 Some great  information, advice and some stunning gardens to view.  It is surprising just how many opportunities there are and ways to get involved, particularly volunteering.  
Please take a look at the website of you feel the trip has motivated you to take the next step.

]]> 2020-03-18 15:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/464660321 Personal Development Planning 19.3.20 CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/464665856 This is something that is so important towards taking that next step - realising what you want to do and why, finding out how to get there is where we all come in.  I have attached a couple of really useful documents that we will be covering in our session on the 19th.  For anyone who can't make it, or finds it helpful to have a good look at home too please download them, read through and have a go filling them in.  Just email me or ring of you have any questions at all that I can help with: carolparkes@chaseaquaruralenterprise.com
Tel: 07772 273033

Good luck.]]> 2020-03-18 15:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/464665856 Team Challenge 2 - Raised bed. 19.3.20 CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/464681686 Having completed the first half of this challenge two weeks ago we are on track to complete it tomorrow.  Fantastic teamwork from everyone, some great shared skills and prior experience too coming out.  It was great to see just how far everyone had developed individually in terms of skills and confidence, also as a team.  Sadly we will be without out team leader Lorely tomorrow who is recovering from a cold but I know everyone will complete the project and make her proud!
Will upload some photographs once we have finished.
Well done everyone.
There is some useful information on the gardening for the disabled site which gives particular ideas and guidance on creating raised beds - worth a look.

]]> 2020-03-18 15:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/464681686 Info to keep you safe CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/472607409 Coronavirus (COVID-19) CARE Update

Hello everyone, I hope you are all staying safe and being careful in these worrying times. Here at CARE we are keeping up to date with all current government guidelines and we would like to reassure everyone that we are taking all precautions to safeguard everyone accessing the project.

CARE is currently open to help support vulnerable children and those of key workers. We are however asking anyone who shows symptoms of Coronavirus to avoid coming to CARE and follow current government guidelines, which are to self-isolate at home and seek guidance from the NHS by calling 111.

We will keep you all up to date with any changes at the project but please get in touch if you are worried or have any questions. By working together, we can all do our bit and get through this.

During this difficult period in time our mental health will be tested and its important to seek help if you are at all worried. Please follow the below link for a brilliant article on protecting your mental health.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

For more advice and information on Coronavirus specifically please take a look at these links:

https://www.gov.uk/…/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-t…

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/…

Thanks again, stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone soon!

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Hello everyone, feels a little different this week as I am at CARE writing this and thinking about you all.  Hope that you are all well and keeping safe.  I know that some of you will have caring responsibilities too but please don't forget to ask for any help that you might need.  If there is anything that Brad or I can do to help you know where we are.  Please stay in touch - phone, text, Facebook, Web, What's App to name a few.
In respect of our end of course feedback from Carl and the CARE staff team - without doubt there has been a huge contribution and growth in self-confidence, teamwork, ability to take on board new ideas, to listen and so many new things learnt and concepts that will be valuable to you as you take your next steps. The growth in you all has been amazing - our teamwork challenges have been a great demonstration of that too.

We have completed your learning plans which I will post back to you as well as your course certificates.

Please remember to stay in touch - and if you need any support moving forwards with your next steps - further learning, volunteering, employment then please ask.
I will post a feedback form for anyone who wasn't able to complete it last week, as well as a reminder about out five ways to wellbeing at this challenging time.
Stay safe.
Best wishes.
Carol & Carl and all at CARE]]> 2020-03-26 07:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/475855485 End of course feedback form 26.3.20 CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/475867881 Please could I ask anyone who wasn't with us last week if they could feedback  using the box below, or ring me, text, email or facebook with some comments on the following:
Your course - did you enjoy it, feel safe, made good progress, felt listened to, developed personal confidence and skills.  What is the impact of the course on you and your next steps.
Thank you.
Contact details:

Carol Parkes 07772 273033

email: carolparkes@chaseaquaruralenterprise.com

www.facebook.com/chaseaquaruralenterprise

www.chaseaquaruralenterprise.com



]]> 2020-03-26 07:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/475867881 26.3.20 CAREcic https://padlet.com/CAREcic/khy16i4cy5a0/wish/475873793 Stay connected:
Quick final note to say that we are posting lots of updates on our facebook pages and web to keep you in the loop on new courses going forwards, ideas to try at home and some wellbeing tips too.  Please take a look.

www.facebook.com/chaseaquaruralenterprise

Fiveways to wellbeing:
Connect: talk listen, be there and feel connected
Be active: one form of exercise a day outside you home, lots of exercise ideas on-line
Take notice: the birds, your garden, your family and friends
Keep learning: embrace new learning opportunities on-line?
Give: Your care and thoughts to yourself and others, simple words and asking 'are you OK today'

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