We are currently delivering ESOL Classes (different levels), please ring us for further information on 01482214675 or e-mail: training@skills4communities.co.uk

Skills4Communities will be closed for Christmas Break from Thursday, 21st of December 2017 at 5.00pm and reopen on Tuesday, 2nd of January 2018 at 10.00am.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We are pleased to announce that we have regained Matrix Accreditation for another three years. During the assessment process the following strengths have been highlighted:

• Skills4Communities and it staff were found to be delivering services effectively.
• There is a highly committed and competent team of staff delivering what is considered an excellent service by clients.
• Clients consider that the organisation goes beyond its remit to ensure they are supported and their needs are met holistically. This includes wide-ranging understanding of the network of support available across the region as well as exploration of further education and work opportunities.
• From the perspective of both clients and staff, the management of the service listen to views and take action where possible. All staff felt able to put ideas forward and gave examples of where these had been implemented. Clients also gave examples of how their views had been valued and actioned.
• The Equality and Diversity policy is implemented throughout the organisation in a number of positive ways. The teams offer a range of languages and will also seek to translate through Google Translate for example, for those languages not spoken. The inclusive culture has meant that many of the clients are able to access the service comfortably and with substantial support to move forward towards their goals.

We are pleased to announce that we have signed up to the MINDFUL EMPLOYER charter in partnership with the NHS as we are positive about the mental health of all of our employees.

For more information on becoming a MINDFUL EMPLOYER please visit:

http://www.mindfulemployer.net/

We are now working in partnership with Calderdale College to be able to offer fully funded training in Maths and English to employers.  For more information on this and to see if you are eligible please see our page for employers:

http://www.skills4communities.co.uk/employers/

English & Maths information sheet

We are pleased to announce that we have recently become recognised by Simply Health as an employer promoting a healthy workplace with one of their Healthy Workplace Awards!  Staff take part in weekly ‘Fitness Fridays’ and regular ‘Fruit4u’ days in a bid to keep everyone healthy in both body and mind.

We held our first customer focus group on 14th October where valuable feedback on your experiences at Skills 4 Communities was received.  We are now working on your suggestions and ideas and will feedback at the next meeting.  If you would like join our focus group and form part of our feedback and suggestion process please get in touch with Louise on 01482 214675.  The next meeting will be held on 4th November at 10.30am and refreshments and travel expenses will be provided.

At the start of the month staff joined the world’s biggest coffee morning to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer care.  Lovely cakes were baked by staff and donations made by both staff and customers means that we raised £42 which has been donated to the appeal.

Newsletter October 2014