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<title>Early Childhood Education</title>
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	If you are looking to achieve your Early Years Top Up Degree come along to our Higher Education Information Evening to find out more.</p>
<p>
	<strong>Visit our Higher Education Team on </strong></p>
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	<strong>Tuesday 29 May from 6.30pm to 8.00pm</strong></h3>
<p>
	Carshalton College in partnership with Roehampton University are offering an Early Years Top Up Degree*.</p>
<p>
	This one year course will involve attending College in the evening. The event will provide an informal way to</p>
<p>
	<strong>Discuss the modules</strong></p>
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		Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings</li>
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		Dissertation</li>
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		SEN and Understanding Behaviour</li>
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		Contemporary Issues in Child Health</li>
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		Managing and Implementing the Curriculum 0-7yrs 11mths</li>
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	<strong>Meet&nbsp; the tutors<br />
	<br />
	Talk to current students<br />
	<br />
	Q &amp; A</strong></p>
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	To book your attendance at this event please contact</h3>
<h3>
	Tim Ellison on <strong>020 8544 4530</strong>, or email <a href="mailto:timothy.ellison@carshalton.ac.uk">timothy.ellison@carshalton.ac.uk</a></h3>
<p>
	We look forward to welcoming you to Carshalton College.</p>
<p>
	*Subject to validation</p>
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<title>Apprenticeship Information Evening at Carshalton College</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	On <strong>Tuesday 29 May 2012</strong> Carshalton College is inviting prospective learners to their Apprenticeship Information Evening from <strong>6.00pm to 8.00pm, held in our <a href="http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/facilities/nightingales/" target="_blank">Nightingales</a> Training Restaurant</strong>.</p>
<p>
	<strong>On the evening join us for presentations, chance to talk to our team of advisors with information on current opportunities and packs to take away. </strong></p>
<p>
	Carshalton College is one of the largest providers of <a href="http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/" target="_blank">Apprenticeships</a> in the South London region and our success is down to partnerships with a variety of companies offering student&rsquo;s excellent opportunities. Carshalton College offers Apprenticeships at a variety of levels in <strong>Accounting, Business Administration, Management (Level 5), Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Motor Vehicle, Catering, Childcare, Health &amp; Social Care, Supporting Teaching &amp; Learning, Customer Service, Beauty and Hairdressing.</strong></p>
<p>
	Come along to find out about how an Apprenticeship can work for <span class="highlight"><strong>you</strong></span>.</p>
<p>
	You will have an opportunity to ask questions, speak to tutors, take a tour of our facilities, get tips and techniques on how to apply for jobs and complete an application form for September 2012 start.</p>
<p>
	Apprenticeships provide the perfect opportunity to <strong>work, earn and learn. </strong>A work based training programme that equips learners with a range of relevant skills and competencies for current jobs and opportunities to further career progressions for 16 to 24 year olds and for students over 25 years.</p>
<p>
	These courses offer the opportunity to learn on the job, develop vocational knowledge and skills, gain qualifications and earn money all at the same time. Work placements are found by apprentices and can be 4 to 5 days a week with one day learning at Carshalton College.</p>
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	Join us for<span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span><span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span><span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></p>
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	6.00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrival, Registration &amp; Coffee<br />
	6.30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentation on Apprenticeships<br />
	6.50pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Q &amp; A<br />
	7.10pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opportunity to meet with tutors and take a tour of facilities<br />
	8.00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finish</p>
<p>
	We can offer you advice and guidance on how to apply for a job (which you will need before you start an Apprenticeship)</p>
<h3>
	For more information, please contact</h3>
<p>
	Our Customer Services team on 020 8544 4501 or via email at cs@carshalton.ac.uk</p>
<p>
	Carshalton College, Nightingale Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 2EJ</p>
<p>
	Free Parking and refreshments available</p>
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<title>Beauty Therapy Employer Event</title>
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	Beauty Therapy Level 3 students are inviting in prospective employers to showcase their talents on <strong><span class="highlight">Monday 11 June from 5.00pm to 7.30pm</span></strong>.</p>
<p>
	The evening starts at 5.00pm in the Renaissance Beauty Salon and provides a wonderful opportunity for the students to demonstrate a range of treatments including hands on and electrical treatments. Employers will be able to interview therapists on the evening that have impressed them.</p>
<p>
	The event is aimed at Salon and Spa managers/owners who are looking to seek newly qualified <a href="http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/courses/full-time-education/beauty-therapy/hd1034/">Level 3</a> beauty therapists. The event will include students performing treatments for approximately one hour and light refreshments will be served.</p>
<h3>
	For more information please contact</h3>
<p>
	Sarah Middleton or Sarah Knight on 020 8544 4546 or email: <a href="mailto:sarah.middleton@carshalton.ac.uk">sarah.middleton@carshalton.ac.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:sarah.knight@carshalton.ac.uk">sarah.knight@carshalton.ac.uk</a></p>
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<link>http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/news/beauty_therapy_employer_event</link>
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<title>Paralympic Festival</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	Last year a number of organisations in the London Borough of Sutton came together to put on a joint community Paralympic Festival for people with learning difficulties in the borough. Following the great success of this event, with attendance of around 600 people, they are holding another Paralympic Festival on <span class="highlight"><strong>Wednesday 20 June 2012</strong></span> at Sutton Arena Leisure Centre.</p>
<p>
	The aim of the festival is to help build partnerships within the community for people with severe and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities. There will be a range of sporting activities for people of all abilities to take part in through out the day, with football, basketball, cricket, cycling, dance and more. On site there will also be Police Community Support Officers, nurses and healthy living workshops, art workshops, Radio Jackie and much more and all for <strong>FREE</strong>.</p>
<p>
	Organisations involved with putting on this fantastic event include <a href="http://www.orchardhill.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Orchard Hill College</a>, Carshalton College, Sutton Inclusion Centre, MENCAP, Community Nurses and the <a href="http://www.sutton.gov.uk/" target="_blank">London Borough of Sutton</a>.</p>
<p>
	The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has inspired Orchard Hill College and their partners involved to promote the ethos of people coming together for one big event. Their aim is to build partnerships and raise awareness of people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities within the borough involving all colleges, schools and local provisions.</p>
<p>
	Kelly Banton, Curriculum Manager, from Orchard Hill College said</p>
<p>
	<em>&ldquo;We want to celebrate all sporting achievements for our learners no matter how big or small. Our ultimate destination is for learners with learning disabilities to be able to make a contribution to their local community through work or independent living. We aim to build the foundations for these links at the Paralympic Festival through using sport as a common ground to enable people to come together in one community.&rdquo;</em></p>
<p>
	The organisers are also grateful for the support from the National Union of Students (NUS) <a href="http://london2012.nus.org.uk/" target="_blank">Be a Champion programme </a>who have contributed to the funding of the festival in celebration of the student involvement with the project.</p>
<p>
	Orchard Hill College is a non-residential Independant Specialist Provider with Centres across London offering a friendly and supportive learning environment for young people and adults with severe/profound and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Orchard Hill and Carshalton College work in partnership providing the Vocational Progression Centre located on the Nightingale Road site.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	Participants can come along from 9.30am to sign in. Family and friends are welcome with free parking.</p>
<p>
	Promotional posters and back drops for the medal presentations for the festival have been designed by students from the <a href="http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/courses/full-time-education/" target="_blank">Media and Art &amp; Design Courses</a> at Carshalton College. Congratulations to <span class="highlight"><strong>Dario Tene Ince</strong></span>, who&#39;s winning design was chosen for the festival promotional posters and <span class="highlight"><strong>Stefano Iuliano</strong></span> who will be designing the festival programme.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	The Paralympic Festival also has been granted the <a href="http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/news/inspire_mark/" target="_blank">Inspire mark</a> by the London 2012 Inspire programme.</p>
<p>
	The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.</p>
<h3>
	If you need any further information on the Paralympic Festival, please contact us on</h3>
<p>
	e: <a href="mailto:paralympicfestival@orchardhill.ac.uk">paralympicfestival@orchardhill.ac.uk</a>&nbsp; t: 020 8254 7820</p>
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<link>http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/news/2012_paralympic_festival</link>
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<title>Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Carshalton College</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>
	From Monday 21 May to Thursday 24 May Carshalton College has been&nbsp;joining the country&rsquo;s celebrations in the build up to the Queen&rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games&nbsp;before the end of term.</p>
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	Activities&nbsp;were organised by the <a class="openWindow" href="http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/facilities/student-zone/advice_and_guidance/" jquery1337932077036="5" title="Link opens in a new window"><font color="#095b87">Student Support Centre</font></a> and the Student Union. In addition to the College being decorated with bunting, flags and table cloths, there was</div>
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		Free Breakfast for all learners who attend College before 8.30am</li>
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		Tutors&nbsp;nominated one learner from each group to be entered into a draw to win Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic themed prizes</li>
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		Students&nbsp;nominated a tutor from each group to be entered into a draw to win Gold , Silver and Bronze Olympic themed prizes</li>
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	&nbsp;</div>
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	The main event took place&nbsp;on Thursday 24 May from 11.00am&nbsp;in the College&rsquo;s Courses Diner with a free lunch for students and staff. There&nbsp;were a variety of games and activities with staff and the student union members in fancy dress as Pearly Kings and Queens and the King and Queen of Hearts.</div>
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	Competitions and raffles&nbsp;including a British quiz, Tombola, Tin Can Alley&nbsp;and the chance to have your photo taken with a life size cardboard cut out of the Queen took place plus a flower stall with baskets produced by the students.</div>
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<link>http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/news/diamond_jubilee</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:51:55 GMT</pubDate>
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