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Learning in Mind

Call: 020 8550 2398 Email: [email protected]

Learning in mind Community Learning Mental Health Research Project

October 2016 — December 2016

New courses are being added all the time, see www.redbridge-iae.ac.uk for details

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Exciting New Opportunities

Could you volunteer to

support learners or help

in our eco-garden?

We are looking for volunteers to support our Learning in mind

research programme and also to help in our eco-garden. Volunteers

will have the opportunity to contribute to some of the following:

• co-designing courses

• assisting in teaching and learning activities

• assisting in planning and maintenance of the eco-garden

• organising and supporting top-up workshops and drop-ins

• promoting the Learning in mind research programme.

For more information and an application pack,

please contact:

Errolie Sermaine

Learning in mind Project Coordinator

Redbridge Institute, Gaysham Avenue

Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6TD

020 8550 2398

[email protected]

Learning in Mind


Contents

Introduction 5

Walking for Health with Vision 17

What else do we have planned? 18

How to enrol on a course 19

Frequently Asked Questions 20

Stay Healthy with NHS Choices 22

Learning in mind Tutors and Partners

We have collaborated with a number of partners on our Learning in mind project including North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Redbridge Concern for Mental Health, the Richmond Fellowship, Imagine, Age UK, JAMI and many others. Our fully qualified course tutors have been specially selected for their passion and ability to support learners in a safe and welcoming environment.

How to enrol (one course per eligible learner):

By telephone: 020 8550 2398

By email: [email protected]

In person: Redbridge Institute, Gaysham Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6TD

Errolie Sermaine, Learning in mind Project Coordinator, can be contacted for further

information on [email protected]

Courses:

Creative Arts 8

Health and Wellbeing 10

Personal Development 14

Activities for Returners 16

Eligible

learners can

enrol on one

free course!

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Adult Education Mental Health Research 2015—2017

In 2015 sixty local authorities in England began a research project to test whether short, part-time community learning courses in adult education settings can help people develop strategies to manage mild to moderate mental ill health, specifically anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. This research is funded through the £20 million Department for Education (DfE) initiative announced in the 2014 Autumn Statement. For more information visit mhfe.org.uk/content/CLMHP-local-offer-info.

Learning in mind is an established programme of short courses designed to help people improve their mood and general wellbeing. Each eligible learner can enrol on one free course that will offer opportunities to build confidence, feel more in control, learn from others, improve skills and abilities, and meet new people. For more information please call 020 8550 2398.

Find out about our wide range of fun, short, ‘Learning in mind’ courses and

activities available to you across Redbridge. We’re working in partnership with

organisations to help support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We are delighted to welcome you to the second year of

our Learning in mind programme. Evidence suggests that

adult learning can improve mood, reduce depression and

improve wellbeing. With 1 in 4 people

likely to have mental ill health in any

year these courses can really make a

difference to people’s lives.

Redbridge Institute is a friendly,

inclusive and enjoyable place to

learn. We look forward to welcoming

and supporting you on your journey.

Errolie Sermaine

Project Coordinator

Joni Cunningham

Principal

Errolie Sermaine

http://mhfe.org.uk/content/CLMHP-local-offer-info

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Choosing the right course

The courses for Learning in mind are designed to help anyone who is looking for

ways to improve their mood, health and general wellbeing. Before you choose your

course, take a moment to think about how you have felt over the past two weeks and

work through the self-assessment guide below.

How do you feel? No, not at all Some of the time

Most of the time

All the time

1. I feel optimistic about my future

2. I’ve been feeling useful

3. I’ve been feeling relaxed

4. I’ve been dealing with problems well

5. I’ve been able to make up my own mind

Signs of Anxiety No, not at all Some of the time

Most of the time

All the time

1. I feel nervous, anxious or on edge

2. I feel like I worry too much about everything

3. My head is full of constant chatter

4. I feel restless, like I cannot settle or relax

5. I suffer from panic attacks, palpitations and/or shortness of breath

Signs of Depression No, not at all Some of the time

Most of the time

All the time

1. I find fault in things/people that used to make me happy

2. I feel sad

3. I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

4. I have a poor appetite or I feel I overeat

5. I lack energy and feel life is a struggle

When you have completed the self-assessment guide...turn to page 7

Learning in Mind


Please remember this is only a guide and if you are concerned by your results

or the way you are feeling, please contact your GP or the Redbridge IAPT

Service on 0300 555 1220 for further support, information and guidance.

Choosing the right course

Once you have completed the self-assessment guide, look at how many times you

have ticked the same colour. This will guide you towards the most suitable course for

you right now.

If you have ticked mostly green, you already have some confidence

in social settings, and have gained awareness and understanding of

how you feel and what makes you happy. Taking the next step could lead to increased periods of ’good times’.

Any of our courses will help to increase your wellbeing but you could also think about

trying new courses that would challenge you, encourage you to think about new ideas

and explore new ways of coping with daily life.

If you have ticked mostly purple, any of our creative expression, arts

and crafts and/or physical activity courses will all help to improve your

wellbeing.

Also you could think about any of our courses which explore self-help

methods as these will give you techniques to change the way you feel, think and

behave.

If you have ticked mostly blue, any of our creative expression, arts

and crafts and/or physical activity courses will all help to improve your

wellbeing by providing an opportunity to talk about feelings and

emotions in a safe environment without being the main focus of the

course.

These courses will encourage wellbeing by giving you some ’time out’, teaching you

some new skills and helping to increase your confidence in social settings.

Learning in Mind


Creative Arts Courses

Pottery for Beginners

This introduction course will help to

develop your creativity and pottery skills

in a safe and supportive environment,

coached by a professional and practising

potter. This can have a beneficial effect on

your mood and wellbeing.

You will develop the ability to create basic

craft and decorative items using clay. You

will explore various techniques including

‘slab’ and ‘pinching’, using a variety of

textures and colours. This course aims to

bring your imagination to life and awaken

your creativity.

Code: HM1905

Start Date Wednesday 19th Oct 2016

Time 4pm —6.30pm

No. of Wks 6

Cost : FREE

Venue: Gaysham Avenue

This course is for people wanting to make

time for themselves to relax and be

creative. It will enable you to try using a

variety of different media, merging and

mixing colours to create a finished piece

or just to experiment.

You will be encouraged to express yourself

using colours in a supportive and relaxing

environment. The emphasis will be on the

creative process and not the end results of

your artwork. Creative expression can

have a beneficial effect on your mood and

wellbeing.

Code: HM1907

Start Date Tuesday 15th Nov 2016

Time 1.30pm—4.30pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Colour Me Happy

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Creative Arts Courses

Creative Writing—tell your story

This introduction course will explore

writing creatively as an effective tool to

help increase your confidence and self-

esteem. You will be introduced to guided,

creative and expressive writing exercises

to discover what holds you back so that

you can step out of your comfort zone.

You will have the opportunity to build a

portfolio of short fiction, poetry and plays.

No special writing ability is necessary.

Self-expression through creative writing

can have a beneficial effect on your mood

and wellbeing.

Code: HM1909

Start Date Wednesday 2nd Nov 2016

Time 12.30pm—3pm

No. of Wks 6

Cost : FREE


This course is aimed at beginners and will

take you through the basic steps of tracing

and embossing. You will also be shown a

variety of techniques such as how to

perforate around the edges of designs.

You will be encouraged to explore your

imagination and artistic ability in a safe

and supportive environment. You will

develop valuable practical skills and gain

confidence. Self expression through arts

and craft can have a beneficial effect on


Code: HM1908


Time 6pm—9pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Card-making for Beginners

“I felt truly relaxed – this course was another piece to my puzzle.”

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Health and Wellbeing Courses

Learn to Meditate

This course will explore various forms of

meditation which can be a useful tool to

help still the mind and relax. It may help

you to keep calm and handle stressful

situations better which can have a

beneficial effect on your mood and

wellbeing.

You will learn how to quieten your inner

critic, maintain a peaceful mind in

stressful situations, and control negative

emotions like fear, anger, and guilt. Each

session your tutor will guide you through

the meditation process.

Code: HM1901


Time 1pm—3.30pm

No. of Wks 6

Cost: FREE


This course will explore the link between

diet, sleep and mood. You will explore the

basic components of nutrition such as

carbohydrates, good and bad fats,

proteins and the benefits to your health of

having a balanced diet. You will also

explore what sleep is, why we need it, and

some of the common underlying causes of

sleep problems. You will learn some basic

tools and techniques to help improve your

sleep and establish natural healthy sleep

patterns. This can have a beneficial effect

on your mood and wellbeing.

Code: HM1904

Start Date Tuesday 1st Nov 2016

Time 10am—1pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Nutrition and Sleep Management

“It was nice to learn something new and therapeutic, I felt really positive”

Learning in Mind



Stress Management

This course is suitable for anyone that is

struggling to manage their stress levels or

having difficulty relaxing. It is ideal for

anyone that wants to learn some simple

coping mechanisms that work and help

you feel positive more of the time. This


and wellbeing.

You will learn about the psychology of

stress and how it can lead to anxiety, how

your mind and body deals with stress and

how to build effective healthy coping

strategies to remain in control.

Code: HM1916

Start Date Monday 17th Oct 2016

Time 1pm—4pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


This course will explore the triggers that

can cause distress and identify ways of

reducing them using the NHS Five Steps to

Wellbeing. You will learn a variety of skills

to help you achieve greater emotional

balance and consider options that are

available to help you change your life for

the better.

It will allow you to develop a range of life

skills that will enable you to make positive

choices in your life based on your own

individual needs. This can have a beneficial

effect on your mood and wellbeing.

Code: HM1910

Start Date Monday 28th Nov 2016

Time 1pm—3.30pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Step into Happiness

“Very good course, very good tutors, very relaxing.”

Learning in Mind



Fitness and Fun

This course is suitable for all fitness

abilities and levels, and will use a variety

of techniques to help strengthen the body

and promote good health. Fitness classes

contribute to a healthy lifestyle which can


general wellbeing.

You will learn how to warm up and cool

down safely, increase your knowledge of a

range of exercises and their function. You

will also learn how to stretch your muscles

and relax which will help improve your

general flexibility and mobility .

Code: HM1918

Start Date Thursday 10th Nov 2016

Time 2pm—3pm

No. of Wks 6

Cost: FREE


This course is suitable for all fitness abilities

and levels. It will improve flexibility,

mobility, muscle tone and strength,

breathing and relaxation. Fitness classes

contribute to a healthy lifestyle which can


general wellbeing.

You will learn about body conditioning,

practising a series of controlled movements

and breathing patterns. You will also learn

about the eight principles of Pilates and

practise basic Pilates moves which may

improve your flexibility and mobility .

Code: HM1915



No. of Wks 6

Cost: FREE


Pilates for Beginners

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Walking for Health

This course is for anyone that enjoys

walking for fitness and fun. Walking is an

excellent form of exercise and walking

with a warm and friendly group can have

a beneficial impact on your mood and

general wellbeing.

Facilitated by a qualified fitness instructor,

you will learn about basic fitness whilst

completing short walks around the local

area, exploring the outdoors and

improving your health and fitness. On

week five, you will join a Vision Walk for

Health group. See page 17 for details.

Code: HM1917

Start Date Thursday 20th Oct 2016

Time 11am—12.30pm

No. of Wks 6

Cost: FREE


This course explores how to pay more

attention to the present moment by

focussing on your own thoughts and

feelings, and the world around you. This


and general wellbeing.

You will explore a variety of ways to

develop focus in your thoughts, feelings

and body in a safe and supportive

environment. This can help you to live

more fully in the moment, reducing your

stress levels and improving your quality of

life.

Code: HM1903

Start Date Thursday 3rd Nov 2016


No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Healthy Mind

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Personal Development Courses

Building Confidence and Self-esteem

This course will explore self-esteem and

barriers to feeling confident in a safe and

supportive environment. It will allow you

to develop a range of life skills that will

enable you to make positive choices in

your life based on your own individual

needs. This can have a beneficial effect on


You will explore ways to feel comfortable

in a variety of situations, building your

confidence and self esteem for future

social occasions, meetings, interviews and

making presentations.

Code: HM1911

Start Date Tuesday 18th Oct 2016

Time 1pm—4pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Assertiveness enables you to be better

equipped to think about situations and

come to decisions you feel happy with. It

can help you achieve your goals and can


wellbeing.

This course will teach you some simple

techniques in a safe and supportive

environment that will help you become

more confident and assertive in everyday

situations. You will explore a variety of

ways to say ‘no’ in a positive way.

Code: HM1912


Time 1pm—4pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Learn to be Assertive

“Good mix of talk, video, practice. Excellent presenters – enthusiastic, knowledgeable.”

Learning in Mind


Personal Development Courses

Positive Psychology

Positive psychology explores the science

of positive aspects of human life, such as

happiness, well-being and flourishing. Its

founder, Martin Seligman, describes it as

the ‘scientific study of optimal human

functioning [that] aims to discover and

promote the factors that allow individuals

and communities to thrive.'

This course focuses on what makes life

worth living and how we can transform

our lives for the better. Exploring positive

psychology may have a beneficial effect on


Code: HM1913

Start Date Tuesday 1st Nov 2016

Time 1pm—4pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


This course is a collaboration between

Learning in mind and the Redbridge

Institute Eco-garden. It is suitable for all

levels of knowledge and ability from

complete beginners to keen gardeners.

Joining this gardening course will enable

you to connect with other people, be

more physically active, learn a range of

new skills and help others in a safe and

supportive environment. Spending time

outdoors may have a beneficial effect on


Code: HM1914

Start Date Thursday 20th Oct 2016

Time 1pm—4pm

No. of Wks 5

Cost: FREE


Gardening in mind

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Activities for Returning Learners

Did you complete a Learning in mind

course between September 2015 and

August 2016? If so, you won’t be able to

enrol on any of the courses in this

prospectus.

However we have created a new ‘Health

and Wellbeing’ prospectus just for you. In

it you’ll find details of free workshops and

a variety of other adult education courses

(some of which may have a fee).

Free workshops include:

Living well with Depression

Mind Full or Mindful?

Steps to Wellbeing

Light Up Your Life

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety

Christmas Crafternoon

How to Survive the Festive Season

For a copy of our Health and Wellbeing

prospectus please call 020 8550 2398, or

visit www.redbridge–iae.ac.uk

Useful links:

NELFT Mental Health Direct:

0300 555 1000 - a 24 hr helpline

Redbridge Concern for Mental Health:

020 8925 2435

Richmond Fellowship:

020 7697 3300

JAMI:

020 8458 2223

Samaritans:

020 8553 9900

Learning in Mind


Walking for Health with

Vision Redbridge Sport and Health Team are running free organised weekly walks

which will take place in parks and open spaces across Redbridge. No booking is

required, just turn up and enjoy the company!

Monday 17th Oct 2016 at 11am

Monday 21st Nov 2016 at 11am

Seven Kings Park Clayhall Park


Monday 7th Nov 2016 at 11am

Monday 12th Dec 2016 at 11am

Goodmayes Park

Valentines Park South Park

Fairlop Waters

Wanstead Park

Hainault Forest Country Park

Monday 26th Sep 2016 at 11am

Monday 31st Oct 2016 at 11am

Monday 5th Dec 2016 at 11am

Thursday 6th Oct 2016 at 11am

Thursday 3rd Nov 2016 at 11am


Thursday 10th Nov 2016 at 11am

Thursday 1st Dec 2016 at 11am

Monday 3rd Oct 2016 at 11am



Thursday 29th Sep 2015 at 11am


Thursday 17th Nov 2016 at 11am


Thursday 8th Dec 2016 at 11am

Thursday 22nd Sep 2016 at 11am


Thursday 24th Nov 2016 at 11am To find out the meeting points and

grades for the walks please contact

Vision:

Call: 020 8708 0954

Visit: www.vision-rcl.org.uk

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What else do we have planned?

Upcoming Events…

Family Learning FestivalFamily Learning Festival 17th17th——28th October 201628th October 2016

More than 20 fun free activities for you and your children at locations throughout Redbridge. Come along to our Family Learning Festival where we will be offering:

Face painting

Making puppets

Superhero masks

Henna mehndi

Funky keyrings

Animovers

For further information about the event please contact reception on 020 8550 2398

or email [email protected]. All of our courses and activities are designed to meet learners needs and we listen

to feedback from our learner forums when designing courses. A selection of new

courses coming soon…

Pottery for Beginners

Creative Writing– tell your story

Learn to Meditate

Sleep Management

Pilates for Beginners

Nutrition and Sleep Management

Gardening in mind

Learning in Mind


How to enrol on a course Before joining a course

Joining a course is easy but there are a few things you need to know before you enrol:

‘Learning in mind’ is a mental health research project and to

access one free course you will need to meet certain eligibility

criteria (discussed during the enrolment session)

you will be asked to sign a consent form stating that you are

happy to complete various wellbeing self-assessments

throughout the course and for us to share your scores with

DfE and our research evaluators.

Please read the course factsheet to make sure:

- the course covers what you want to learn

- you’re able to commit to all sessions of the course

- you’re aware of any health and safety issues that may affect your ability to complete the course

How to enrol

You can enrol on a course by contacting reception and booking an enrolment session. It takes a short time to complete the enrolment process and you will receive information, advice and guidance on which course is right for you.

How to enrol:

By telephone: 020 8550 2398

By email: [email protected]

In person: Redbridge Institute, Gaysham Avenue, Gants

Hill, Ilford IG2 6TD

Errolie Sermaine, Project Coordinator, can be contacted for further information

on [email protected]

Eligible

learners can

enrol on one

free course!

Learning in Mind


Frequently Asked Questions Can I get extra help with my

learning?

Our Learning Support team work

closely with tutors to offer additional

learning support to learners that

need some extra help. If you think

you may need extra help with your

learning, you can tell us:

at enrolment

on the course by informing your

tutor

by speaking to a Customer

Service Advisor at reception at

our Mildmay and Gearies

Centres.

Your tutor may also advise you that

extra support is available. The type

of support that you would receive

will depend on your individual

learning needs. The extra support

we offer could be:

One-to-one support in or out of

your main class session

Organising special equipment

and resources

Communicators for profoundly

deaf learners

What happens when I enrol?

If you would like to enrol on a course,

you can contact reception by phone,

email or in person. You will be asked to

book an enrolment session with Errolie

Sermaine, the Learning in mind Project

Coordinator. This will provide you with

an opportunity to ask any questions,

discuss research project eligibility

criteria and make sure that the course

is right for you.

What enrolment paperwork will I

have to complete?

Learning in mind is a mental health

research project. Before you begin a

course you will be asked to sign a

consent form stating that you are

happy to complete various wellbeing

self-assessment questionnaires

throughout the course and for us

to share your scores with DfE and our

research evaluators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to disclose details of

my medical history?

No. Learning in mind is a research

project funded by the Department for

Education which aims to test whether

adult education courses can have a

positive impact on people’s mood and

general wellbeing.

As a research project you will have to

meet certain eligibility criteria in order

to access one free course. Eligibility

will be assessed through the use of

wellbeing self-assessment

questionnaires. These focus on how

you’ve been feeling in the two weeks

prior to the start of your course and

do not require you to disclose

anything about your previous medical

history. All answers are treated in the

strictest confidence and should you

not meet eligibility criteria for any

reason, you will be offered

information, advice and guidance on

alternative options.

Do you have childcare facilities?

There are no crèche facilities at our

Gearies site but there is a nursery at

our Mildmay Centre which provides a

safe, caring, friendly and stimulating

environment for children aged 2—5. To

find out more about childcare at the

Mildmay Centre please call the

Mildmay Nursery on 020 8514 0901.

Is there a café at Redbridge

Institute?

Yes at our Gearies site we have a

lovely café run by Aldersbrook Deli,

who offer a range of hot and cold

healthy food, and fair-trade tea and

coffee. Our Mildmay site has a kitchen

available for learners to make their

own hot and cold drinks.

How do I get to Redbridge

Institute?

Our main site is the Gearies centre in

Gants Hill:

Redbridge Institute Gaysham Avenue, Gants Hill, Essex IG2 6TD

Learning in Mind


Start Staying Healthy with

NHS Choices

What is NHS Choices?

The NHS Choices website is a great way to find health information,

provide feedback and hear about people’s experiences. There’s loads of

advice about medicine and symptoms and the website can also help you

make other important decisions about your health. The 'Staying healthy

with NHS Choices' course will show you how to make the most of this

fantastic website.

There are LOTS of ways you can use the

internet to support your health, from making

appointments and ordering repeat

prescriptions online, to finding advice on

specific symptoms and conditions.

For more information visit NHS Choices:

www.learnmyway.com/what-next/health

For more information please call reception on 020 8550 2398 or email [email protected]

How can the internet help me stay healthy?

http://www.learnmyway.com/

Learning in Mind


NHS Five Steps to

Mental Wellbeing

What are the NHS five steps to wellbeing?

There is lots of evidence suggesting that there are five steps you can take to improve your mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from your life.

connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends,

colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these

relationships. Why not try our Pottery for Beginners or enrol on

our Colour Me Happy course?

be active – you don't have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling

or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it

a part of your life. Why not try our Yoga or Pilates courses, or

enrol on our Gardening in mind course?

keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of

achievement and new confidence. Why not try our Positive

Psychology course?

give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it's a

smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering

at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing

and help you build new social networks. Why not apply to be a

Learning in mind volunteer?

be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your

feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some

people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively

change the way you feel about life and how you approach

challenges. Why not try our Learn to Meditate course?

Learning in Mind


Feedback from some of

our learners…

The tutor has given me some helpful tools to build my confidence

and self-esteem.

It was excellent - there

was so much in place!

Excellent course—very well taught. Stopped me from sitting at home worrying.

It has been a brilliant course

that has given me some good

techniques for coping better in

the future.

Thanks for a very beneficial course!

Excellent teaching—

patient and supportive.

Helped me feel more

relaxed.

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