This Diploma training kicks off in the beautiful and dramatic setting of the Scottish Highlands staying in luxury self-catering accommodation at Drumbeg https://www.seahorses-drumbeg.co.uk/  and https://www.westcoasthideaways.co.uk This Diploma training is a new approach to learning under the banner of Flexible Blended Learning and is deliverd as units (A-E). The course is designed for those who cannot attend weekends on a regular basis and is delivered 80% online and 20% live in person. The study weekends are during mornings only and the total Guided Learning Hours are given in person whether online or on residential. The course will primarily appeal to those living remotely but also to those whose personal circumstances mean attendance over whole study days may not be possible due to caring roles for children or elderly relatives. Each individual's circumstances will be taken into account during the application process. Teaching the course in units means that Flexible Blended Learning can offer students the opportunity to work at their own pace, accommodate particular individual learning differences, offer flexible learning environments and meet the diverse needs of all learners. Flexible Blended Learning is designed to reduce physical, cognitive, intellectual and organisational barriers to learning as well as ensuring fair and accurate assessment.  

Course cost £3825

This Diploma training is deliverd online in person and it is important to recognise that the study days need to be attended to meet the required attendance figures of 80% of the total Guided Learning Hours. GLH cannot be recouped by watching recordings or working with pre-recorded material and attendance at the residential is a mandatory part of the course. A number of learning modalities will include some pre-recorded material to assist learning and recordings of our sessions will be available post study days which is helpful if you've missed a session. Beginning the course with the residential will ensure getting to know the tutor and other students, creating bonds before the course gets underway online. Provided students are comfortable with remote learning, there will be ample opportunities to practice teaching to the group in break out rooms and Assessed Class Teaching can be carried out in your own community remotely and assessed by the tutor either by attending live or via video recording.  Each unit has an end point which avoids any overload of information as we work methodically through the syllabus unit by unit.