Home Schooling and GCSE Support

West Belfast Partnership Board
February 2021

West Belfast Partnership promotes and supports the regeneration of West Belfast. We work with community, statutory, political and business sectors to improve the lives of people living in the west of the city and to get a better deal for West Belfast, its people and places.

So if you are interested why not join us at a meeting on Wednesday 24^th February 2021 at 10.00.a.m. by zoom. Join in the discussion, give us your views and find out about current Department for Infrastructure plans for cycle routes in west Belfast.

For further information contact Geraldine McAteer at [email protected].
Telephone 02890 809202 Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm

Sign up to Blackie River Community Group’s Safe Cycle Routes Petition to Minister for Infrastructure!

Blackie River Community Centre in Beechmount is campaigning for safe cycling routes in the west. For more information and to sign the Petition click on the link here.  http://chng.it/nJRMBbfg6R

Below we list some tips on home schooling and give you links to useful resources such as West Belfast Partnership’s Zoom education classes and other helpful services that you may need.

Be realistic – do not set unachievable targets

Prioritise materials and subjects – concentrate on subjects and activities your child enjoys

Set routines and rewards – this will allow you time to complete your own work

Prepare for work phone calls and Zoom meetings by preparing an activity or task to keep your child occupied whist you are on your call or meeting.

Exercise – take a break and get some fresh air! This will break the day up and help keep you all focused and less stressed.

There are no right or wrongs in this. Take this opportunity to build relationships with your family and enjoy the extra time.  We will come out the other side stronger and better equipped to support each other and re-join the workplace.

Fully Funded online ILM Level 3

Commencing Friday 5th March – 7^th May 2021
Each Friday at 1.30pm – 4pm via Zoom

The month of March is fast approaching and with it comes a new opportunity to register for the Transformative Leadership Programme – a fully funded ILM accredited Level 3 qualification.
Delivered by West Belfast Partnership, the Programme is part of Belfast City Council’s wider Peace IV Transform for Change programme.

What will you gain by joining the course?

You’ll be taking part in a world standard leadership training course designed uniquely for Belfast.

You’ll gain leadership skills and confidence to work with people from other communities and sectors and share ideas on how to make life better in interface areas.

You’ll meet and build relationships with others who have an interest in your neighbourhood, and the future of Belfast more widely. This can include people from local communities, from public sector agencies such as the Council, the Housing Executive and government departments, local politicians, people involved in political parties and faith based groups.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a collaborative project with people from other sectors and backgrounds who are interested in addressing the same issues as you.

You’ll have opportunities to engage more deeply in developments that affect the future of Belfast, including the Belfast Agenda.

You can get accreditation at Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 (this is optional).

You’ll get opportunities to visit other areas across the north and south of Ireland and Great Britain and find out how collaborative working has led to solutions to local issues (Covid Restrictions permitting).

This course will have a focus on the Village / Westlink interface area in Belfast.
If You Are Interested Please Register Your Details On The Link Below Selecting Village As Soon As Possible As Places Are Limited.

www.nicvaconnect.org/tlp

Or contact Joe Duffy at West Belfast Partnership. Telephone 02890 809202 9am – 1pm Monday – Friday or email [email protected]

Forth Meadow Community Greenway is a new £5.1 million EU PEACE IV-funded project to connect existing open spaces in north and west Belfast along a 12 km route leading to the new Transport Hub in the city centre. This video explains it in a little more detail.

Sustrans and Intercomm are working in partnership to recruit and train a team of volunteers in a range of walking and cycling activities alongside mediation skills. These volunteers will be supported to then empower and lead people to enjoy the Forth Meadow Community Greenway and promote the shared space.

The volunteer walk and cycle leaders will have accessible and free training delivered by Sustrans and Intercomm. The training will empower volunteers to promote positive relationships, encourage dialogue and support efforts to bring about shared community use through walking and cycling activities on the Greenway and in surrounding communities.

Information Events
Interested? Why don’t you join one of the online information sessions, which will provide more detail on the programme and answer any questions.

Monday 22^nd Feb 2021: 1pm – 2pm

Monday 22^nd Feb 2021: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

For more information contact Gordie Walker to register for any of the above sessions.

Contact Details: Email [email protected] Telephone 028 90352165 
Mob: 07766 763174

What Organisers can offer you:
The Greenway is at the heart of this project and we need volunteers to bring it to life and encourage local people to get out walking and cycling. If you’re interested in your area and appreciate the green space then volunteering for this project may be just up your street – literally!

Here is a little taster of the type of free activities and training available:
•           Accredited mediation training
•           Led walks and rides to explore the Forth Meadow Community Greenway
•           Cycle skills
•           Accredited cycle leader or walk leader training
•           Bike Fix Basics: introduction to basic bicycle maintenance
•           Safeguarding training
•           First aid training

GCSE MATHS
https://www.facebook.com/West-Belfast-Partnership-Maths-Support-108108034160705
GCSE ENGLISH
https://www.facebook.com/West-Belfast-Partnership-English-Support-121841999454983

GCSE Maths Zoom Classes – Places available

West Belfast Partnership have places available for Zoom classes in GCSE Maths at Foundation level and Higher level. The zoom classes are as follows:

Tuesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm Foundation Tier Maths

Thursdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm Foundation Tier Maths

Thursdays 8pm to 9pm Higher Tier Maths

If you wish to book a place contact Louise Brennan, Education Coordinator at
Telephone:  02890 809202 Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm.
Mobile:   07715877965 or by email [email protected] .

The zoom classes are taught by fully qualified teachers with wide experience of teaching their subject. To join the classes you must be year 12 in a local West Belfast post primary or live in the west Belfast area.