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TACMEP can give you information on basic skills courses that are provided by local institutions and help on CV writing, job search and filling in applications forms.
We are currently running weekly English classes. The classes are aimed at those who find it hard to access Adult Education classes or need help to get the confidence to go on to such courses in the future.
Each student takes an assessment test at the beginning of the course to find out their level of English. The course lasts for 20 weeks and there is an exit test based on what has been studied in the lessons. A certificate is given to each student at the end of the course, which states how many lessons have been attended.
On Thursday we run a class from 10.00am until noon. It is aimed at beginners. You will work with a teacher on provided material to be checked with the class teacher at the end of the lesson. This class is currently full, but potential students are welcome to join a waiting list or attend the Friday class.
On Friday we run a class from 11.00am until 1.00pm. This class is held at St Botolphs's Church Hall in Colchester. The class is run by a group of volunteer teachers. Students of all abilities are welcome to attend.
The group provides a safe place for women of black and minority ethnic backgrounds to meet, to learn new skills such as; relaxation, networking, confidence building, art and crafts, meeting people from different backgrounds, trips and outings.
This is your space to develop any activities or event you would like to see happen!
Children are welcome as they can benefit from input from various adults that helps with their self esteem and well being. Activities are planned for children.
Diverse Minds, Healthy Bodies
Diverse Minds, Healthy Bodies is a partnership project between TACMEP, Colchester MIND and North East Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT). The purpose of the project is to increase the access of BME groups to primary care health services, including mental health services, and reduce health inequalities experienced by those communities. These outcomes are being achieved by supporting early prevention and access to primary care services and providing a programme of activities which contribute to the prevention of ill-health (mental and physical) and improved life expectancy.
This pioneering project has been running for nearly two years and was nominated for a 'Best Practise in Equalities' Award from CSIP (Care Services Improvement Partnership for the Eastern Region).
A second project began in April 2008 called 'Health Champions'. This is also funded by the PCT and involves training twelve representatives, covering six BME communities, to deliver training and information to their host communities, providing a link between them and local primary health services.
Diverse Minds, Healthy Bodies has three workers:
Moshud Ali works full-time as a Community Development Worker for BME Mental Health. His role entails supporting BME communities in Colchester and Tendring through a process of community development and engagement.
Rachel Walton works full-time as a BME Community Project Worker. Her role involves providing community development support to a range of embedded and emerging BME communities, along with the recruitment and training of Health Champions.
Moshud and Rachel are supported by a part-time Administrative Assistant.
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