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Supporting Learners with Mental Health Difficulties using the five–stage process (RARPA)
A training opportunity to develop you and your organisation’s practice using the RARPA approach for learners experiencing mental health difficulties
| Date | Location | Ref |
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| 22 May 2008 | Kings Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0AN | C1670 |
| 11 June 2008 | The University of Manchester, Barnes Wallis Building, Sackville Street Campus, Manchester M60 1QD | C1671 |
| 4 July 2008 | BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DR | C1672 |
| Fee:
£198 (includes lunch, tea/coffee) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
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[Background & Aims] [Programme]
Background & Aims
This interactive one day training workshop will enable participants to develop and discuss ways of recognising and recording progress and achievement for people with mental health difficulties with the aim of ensuring improvements in the quality and personalisation of the learner experience.
RARPA and mental health
RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in Non- accredited
Learning) is a flexible learner-centred approach, which enables learners to take
control of their learning. The approach raises awareness of the learning that
has taken place, builds confidence and encourages enthusiasm by using a more
engaging manner of achieving personal goals. The process has a positive effect
when it is viewed as an integral part of the learning process. It provides scope
for creative approaches and encourages staff development.
This is a particularly useful approach for learners with mental health difficulties, and supports the process of tracking areas such as progress in developing self-esteem, self-confidence, changes in motivation or attitude to learning. All of which are powerful drivers for progression into other learning, volunteering or employment. This framework relates to the Common Inspection Framework and other quality and person-centred approaches.
What are the benefits from attending?
The workshop will benefit participants from a range of organisations working
with people with mental health difficulties. By the end of the
training participants will have:
 | Improved their understanding of the rationale for implementing RARPA and the relevance of the process to learners with mental health difficulties |
| Explored applications of the RARPA process and tools to support learners with mental health difficulties |
| Shared experiences and practical ideas to develop and identify resources to support learners with mental health difficulties. |
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Programme
| 09:30 | Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available) |
| 10:00 | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 10:10 | Assessing learners needs |
| 10:40 | Objectives for the day |
| 10:45 | Understanding RARPA and its relevance to learners with mental health difficulties |
| 11:00 | Tea/coffee break (working break) |
| 11:30 | Setting objectives and recording progress |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:15 | Benefits of RARPA in relation to learners with mental health difficulties |
| 13:45 | Creating a RARPA tool |
| 14:15 | Sharing resources |
| 14:25 | The value of RARPA to you and your organisation |
| 14:45 | Quality standards and RARPA |
| 15:10 | Summary and evaluation of the day |
| 15:30 | Close |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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Further Information
Click here for for further information on RARPA
Click here for further information on NIACE's Health and Disability Equality Work
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