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This experience is perfect for complete beginners who want to learn to ski or snowboard or if you simply want to brush up your skills before going on holiday Hit the incredible 180 metre long indoor real snow slope for a total of six hours in a fun controlled environment You&ll be in safe hands with a friendly fully qualified instructor who if you are new to the sport will help you build a solid foundation of fundamental skills If you have tried this before but are keen to improve your technique this is the ideal way to learn to ski with more fluidity style & ease You will have six hours of tuition with the lessons designed to fit around you & your schedule spread them over two days or three weeks The two days would need to be booked one after another & for the three weeks the recipient would book a two hour session at the same time for three consecutive weeks Upon arrival you will receive a safety briefing & given your equipment including skisnowboard boots board skis & poles Gloves are compulsory for this experience you can bring your own or they are available to hire or buy on the day Warm clothing can be hired on the day for £5 When can you go? This experience is available Monday to Sunday February to November You must take your experience prior to the voucher expiry date How long does this activity last? This experience will last six hours spread over two days or three weeks You need to know This experience is for two adults or one adult & one child over 8 years You will need to have general fitness to be able to participate in this activity This experience is not suitable if you are pregnant have a bad back or a heart condition There are no qualifications required This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? This experience is for two people There will be other people there on the day Family & friends Spectators are welcome to watch from the balcony Locations North
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- Manchester Valid until 01032017

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Every student needs top class reading writing listening & speaking skills to succeed at an academic level Skillful focuses on each of these skills to give presentation instant practice & complete immersion in that area of language It offers students the opportunity to develop language skills by presenting them with ideas from today's world while building critical thinking skills that are vital for academic success The course takes a skills-based approach with each unit distinguishing between & global & close skills The nature of each unit encourages students to think about the world around them creating exciting & engaging learning material The skills boxes that appear throughout the books signal the topic focus to the teacher while providing the students with relevant tips words & phrases The study skills focus develops this further providing students with practical guidance & support & building confidence for independent learning throughout their university career Key features a comprehensive digital component including a page-faithful Digibook & Skillful practice area with interactive activities & video material each unit provides opportunities to engage critically with issues by the texts & to consider concepts beyond the superficial meaning to develop skills such as evaluating & synthesising information systematic development of practical study skills through realistic case studies & material from Stella Cottrell author of the bestselling title The Study Skills Handbook flexible approach using each product as distinct individuals or together to create an integrated package of Skillful Listening & Speaking & Reading & Writing Student's Books ...

Exam Board Non-Specific Level KS1 Subject English First Teaching September 2015 First Exam June 2017 The Skills Builders Year 2 Pupil Book

Includes:: 40 units of full colour activities to help children gain a firm understanding of grammar punctuation spelling & vocabulary The worked examples ensure children understand the concepts before moving onto fun activities to consolidate their skills Investigative exercises at the end of each unit provide fun challenges for children to apply their knowledge

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Each book contains two units of work that embed the Grammar for Writing pedagogy through activities based on fiction & non-fiction texts with themes such as ' Spy fiction' ' News writing' & ' Dystopia' Writer's workshop features teach grammar in a contextualised way always focusing on effects achieved so students have a wider range of techniques with which to craft creative effective texts This is not just another grammar course Accelerate progress in writing with this new solution based on a proven-to-work pedagogy improving writing performance for a clear route to KS4 success ...

As interest & training in counselling children & young people continues to grow it is essential that counsellors are equipped with the skills to work with this client group In this book Lorraine Sherman draws on her years of experience in the field to provide a practical resource for qualified & trainee counsellors providing them with the necessary skills to ensure best practice with children & young people Distinguishing between working with young children & with adolescents skills covered include- establishing a therapeutic relationship- assessing a young client- contracting- counselling practice- understanding & maintaining confidentiality & disclosure Using case studies & examples to help demonstrate skills in action this is essential reading for anyone planning to become or already engaged in the helping professions with young people ...

This is the definitive practical introduction to a skills-based approach in existential therapy Accessible for those without a philosophical background it describes the concrete & tangible skills tasks & interactions of existential practice It covers the theoretical background & history of existential therapy along with taking a phenomenological approach to practice & individual clients This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent thinking & expanded to include A new chapter on the applications of existential therapy in wider contexts such as supervision & coaching A new chapter covering professional issues & challenges such as working in the NHS engaging with research & the use of the Internet in existential therapy A companion website which

Includes:: video content featuring the authors explaining each chapter's underpinning theory & demonstrating the principles in practice A much needed resource for trainees as well as experienced practitioners keen to expand their knowledge the authors make the existential approach accessible to all those who wish to find out what it has to offer

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This bestselling classic has guided thousands of students & practitioners step-by-step through the skills & theory of the person-centred approach Fully updated this Third Edition

Includes:: numerous new exercises & case studies a thoroughly-revised chapter on recent debates & developments as well as two important new chapters on Politics Prejudice Power & Privilege Client Perception It remains an essential introduction for those beginning their training as well as more experienced practitioners keen to expand their range

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Skills-based Caring equips carers with the skills & knowledge needed to support those suffering from an eating disorder & to help them to break free from the traps that prevent recovery Through a coordinated approach it offers detailed techniques & strategies which aim to improve professionals' & carers' ability to build continuity of support for their loved ones Using evidence-based research & personal experience the authors advise the reader on a number of difficult areas in caring for someone with an eating disorder This new & updated edition is essential reading for both professionals & families involved in the care & support of anyone with an eating disorder ...

We must find him or the train can't start! All aboard as Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat stars in the third picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins & T S Eliot's Old Possum's cats set on the Night Mail train where Skimble won't let anything go wrong To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo The Tiger Who Came to Tea & Spot ...