Resources

A4e Information Sheets

Helpful Tools On Actively Listening In Conversations

Actively listening is a careful, structured process of intentionally listening to what someone is saying and effectively responding.
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Everyday we engage in different types of listening. It is important to recognize how we listen and how this can make an impact on our daytoday interactions with others. There isn’t necessarily a “correct” way to listen, because different situations may call for different ways to listen effectively.
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Every time we speak, we choose and use one of four basic communication styles: assertive, aggressive, passive and passiveaggressive. Understanding the four basic types of communication will help you learn how to react more effectively when confronted with a dfficult person.
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There are numerous barriers that exist in the ability to communicate. It’s important to be aware of these barriers so that you will know how to best communicate with others!
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Self Directed Learning Resources

Working with others is not without its difficulties and problems. At times conflicts arise. In fact, an incredible amount of time and energy is spent in organisations dealing with conflict. Conflict happens at all levels of an organisation – senior management, middle management, supervisory level and at the front line. It is important that conflicts are resolved to ensure effective and efficient working.
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External resources

Published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission
www.equalityhumanrights.com

This book explains how the law helps people with learning disabilities. It tells you about changes you can ask for to make getting a job easier. It tells you about changes you can ask for when you already have a job.
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Equally Different video clips

Published by ACAS
www.acas.org.uk

Every year Acas helps employers and employees from thousands of workplaces. That means we keep right up to date with today’s employment relations issues – such as discipline and grievance handling, preventing discrimination and communicating effectively in workplaces. Make the most of our practical experience for your organisation – find out what we can do for you.
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Published by The Andrea Adams Trust
www.andreaadamstrust.org/

Andrea Adams, broadcaster and journalist, was the first person to recognise the significance of workplace bullying, and her book entitled ‘Bullying at Work’ published by Virago in 1992, remains a landmark in this field.
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Published by Department of Health

Safeguarding Adults with Learning Disabilities is an information pack to help Partnership Boards work well to stop abuse from happening and help people who have been abused.
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Published by LSC

An introductory guide to health and safety.
The purpose of this booklet is to raise awareness amongst learners about risk and highlight what you can do to ensure your health and safety at work. It also includes information on entitlements and where you can get further help. A workbook is provided to help test your knowledge.
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Published by ACAS

An introductory guide to health and safety.
Every year Acas helps employers and employees from thousands of workplaces. That means we keep right up to date with today’s employment relations issues – such as discipline and grievance handling, preventing discrimination and communicating effectively in workplaces. Make the most of our practical experience for your organisation – find out what we can do for you.
[ Download PDF 306k ]

Published by Health and Safety Executive

Work experience for young people; Health and Safety basics for employer; Work experience introduces young people to the world of work and is a valuable and essential part of their education. HSE sees it as an excellent opportunity to give them a good grounding in health and safety.
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Published by Becta

Information and communications technology (ICT) is part of our lives. We use it every day for study, work, entertainment, shopping and getting in touch with our family and friends.
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Electronic Information Point

Created by A4e, this spreadsheet is designed to provide signposting information for anyone in need of advice and guidance. It covers many issues, such as homelessness, addiction, family problems and more. It will be regularly updated and expanded upon and all links will be checked once a month to ensure they are correct.

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Everyone Matters Calendar 2011 and Supporting Resources:

Everyone Matters Calendar 2011

Click on the link above for your copy of the Everyone Matters Calendar for 2011. With a theme for each month we aim to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of staff, employers and learners and everyone else. A4e Learning and Skills staff take part in events to both raise awareness and raise money for charity. Click on the link above to see more.

Click on the links below for supporting materials for each monthly theme:

January - "Respect" resource pack

February - "Faith" resource sheets

March - "Let's Celebrate Diversity" poster pack

April - "Random Acts of Kindness" news sheet

May - "Promoting Safety and Safeguarding" resource pack

June - "Disability Awareness" resource pack

July - "Challenging Bullying and Harassment" resource pack

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