Young Leaders Saturday Course

Classes begin from 09 January 2021 - Start any week

3 lessons per week - Saturday 07.30-10.30 GMT (includes two 15-minute breaks)

 Prepare for the transition from education to employment

• Learn to thrive in the modern world by focusing on vital soft skills such as team-working, time management and critical thinking
• Build your confidence and develop your presentation skills
• Actively take part in energetic debates and meetings
• Learn interactively through case studies
• Practise effective digital communication for the work environment

Global Issues and Universal Challenges

Classes begin from 14 January 2021 - Start any week

2 lessons per week - Thursday 17.00-18.50 GMT (includes a 10-minute break)

 Explore contemporary topics and issues affecting today’s young people, such as:

• Mental health and wellbeing
• Thinking globally and acting locally
• Generation Greta
• Social responsibility
• Body image
• Gender identity
• Handling change
• Combatting fake news

Smart Writing for the 2020s

 Start Dates: 

12 January - 02 February 2021 | 07 - 27 April 2021

2 lessons per week Tuesday 17.00-18.50 GMT (includes a 10-minute break)

 You will:

• Learn how to get top grades for your written work
• Learn how to get the reader’s attention
• Learn to plan and structure your work effectively
• Learn how to edit to perfection
• Try different writing genres such as song lyrics, poetry and journalism

Film Making and Social Media

 Start Dates:

09 February - 02 March 2021 | 04 - 25 May 2021

2 lessons per week Tuesday 17.00-18.50 (includes a 10-minute break)

 You will:

• Study techniques for camera shots
• Learn about storyboarding and scriptwriting
• Explore responsible ways of using social media
• Produce short films to spark discussion

Debating, Presentations and Public Speaking

 Start Dates:

09-30 March 2021 | 01-22 June 2021

2 lessons per week Tuesday 17.00-18.50 GMT (includes a 10-minute break)

 You will:

• Learn about voice and body language
• Construct and present successful arguments
• Plan effective presentations
• Develop techniques for confidence in public speaking