Assessment Criteria Activity Sheet

A course handbook with ten prepared two-hour sessions designed to help women recognise their own skills and talents and begin to work towards their dreams and aspirations. The activities and discussions support the development and maintenance of a positive self identity and self esteem and encourage women to achieve their full potential. There is an opportunity to learn strategies that can help to manage difficulties in an assertive and positive way. The course offers women the opportunity to gain an OCN Level 1 or 2 qualification by completing the course with a local tutor, registering the learners with Starlight Enterprise and submitting their portfolios to Starlight, a member of OCNSER.

A sample of quotes from women who have completed the ‘Enterprising Women' course:

"It's made me more of aware of who I am and wanting to learn more." (Young woman, aged 29)

"I have loved it all and I think I am a better person." (Woman, aged 32)

‘I now want to go back to study to become a social worker. I found the course really useful.' (Single mum, aged 35

‘I had been struggling with my daughter, she was so angry. I found the course helped me have a better relationship so it was less stressful managing work.' (Single mum, aged 52)

‘I really enjoyed the course. I'd never thought about things like that before. It was good.' (Single mum, aged 35)
‘I think it's a fantastic course.' (Single mum, aged 28)
‘The course helps you to think about what you want.' (Single mum, aged 43)

‘I can feel myself getting more confident and becoming more ambitious in what I want to do.' (Single mum, aged 28)