APPRENTICESHIPS TRAINING COURSES SKILLS ANALYSIS ABOUT MGTS NEWS & EVENTS CONTACT Learner Support A holistic approach to wellbeing throughout your apprenticeship journey. Home Apprenticeships Learner Area Learner Support Learner Support Service During your apprenticeship, the Learner Support Team will work closely with you, the learner, to offer pastoral care. The team also offer support with specific learning difficulties and health issues. Specialist support can also be offered, as and when required. This may include signposting a learner to qualified professionals. Alongside our dedicated Learner Support Team, our training staff have a wealth of experience in supporting our learners, from day to day workplace issues to more serious problems. Once you start with MGTS we ask you to identify, (from the list below), any health issues or learning difficulties you may have encountered. For example, this may be a special educational need previously identified in an educational setting, such as school or college, or an area of learning which has given/is giving you cause for concern. It is really important that this information is highlighted as soon as your apprenticeship begins. This enables us to create a plan to provide the necessary support you may need during your training. Making us aware of this also allows us to offer support, such as additional time during exams or advising about specific IT packages which aid learning. Learning Difficulties Reading/Writing DifficultiesDyslexiaDyscalculiaAutismADHD Health Issues Visual ImpairmentHearing ImpairmentAny disability affecting mobilityAny other physical disabilityEpilepsyColour BlindnessAsthmaDiabetesEmotional/behavioural difficultiesMental Health difficulties i.e. Depression/Anxiety Asperger’s Syndrome Learner Support Team Jacqui Corkery Lin Atkins Apprentice Physical Wellbeing We are all aware that we need to look after both our physical and mental health. It has been medically proven that exercising can enhance our mental wellbeing. Sport England have identified their findings regarding physical health and the impact it can make to our lives and society. Many of our apprentices go the gym on a regular basis, therefore each year we talk with local gyms to negotiate local discounts for our learners. Puregym has gyms in both Coventry & Redditch and are within walking distance of our training centres. There is no sign up fee or long term contracts so you do not have to commit financially or long term. The usual monthly fee is £19.99 – (subject to change). Apprentice Healthy Eating MGTS cannot offer on-site food facilities. However, within easy walking distance, there are many local cafes, shops and a supermarket, providing a range of healthy lunch options. We do try to encourage our learners to make healthy choices regarding their diets. Healthy eating is just part of the whole healthy life balance that we strive to achieve. If you want to find out more about how you can make informed choices about your diet and possibly develop your knowledge regarding healthy eating and healthy choices, view the NHS ‘eat well’ guide. Apprentice Mental Health Our mental health needs looking after, just the same as our physical health. We appreciate that we live in a world that is constantly changing and this can bring many challenges to our apprentices. We encourage our learners to understand that it’s ok to talk about how they are feeling and seek support when they need it. Occasionally, a learner may be struggling and that’s when the Learner Support team will work closely with the apprentice. At MGTS, we regularly check-in on the wellbeing and mental health of our learners. This is carried out during 1:1 training reviews, through surveys, or more naturally, during discussions/debates which take place regularly. For learners who don’t feel comfortable talking about how they are feeling then we recommend the text support service provided by Shout. Shout can help with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship problems, bullying or if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Simply text SHOUT to 85258 and you will be connected anonymously to a trained, empathetic and listening Shout Volunteer. The service is confidential, free and available any time, day or night. Support Websites / Helplines If you need help, we recommend that you access the MIND website, where you’ll easily find what you’re looking for. It provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing any type of mental health problem. MIND helps everyone understand mental health problems, so no one has to feel alone. (MIND Infoline: 0300 123 3393) The MIND website contains a wide range of support sites for issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, addiction, eating disorders, self-harm, homelessness, panic attacks, OCD, and many more. We also recommend Rehab 4 Addiction a UK-based addiction and mental health helpline. Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. They offer a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling. Their helpline advisors are committed to helping you in your quest to locate effective treatments for addiction. (Rehab 4 Addiction enquiries: 0800 140 4690) A directory detailing support information and contact details can be found in our Apprentice Support Handbook. Please refer to pages 18-21. Midland Group Training Services Limited Registered in England No. 984899 Registered Office: Gulson Road, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 2JG A Registered Charity No. 528785 Design by Edge of the Web MGTS Apprenticeships Training Courses Skills Analysis About MGTS News & Events Contact Apprentices Overview How it works What to expect Apprenticeship types Why become an engineering Apprentice? Why MGTS? Current Vacancies Information for parents and schools Term Dates Apply Online Employers Overview Why hire an Apprentice? Recruitment Process Why MGTS? 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