New Light Learning

New Light Learning We help people learn, grow and develop. We provide learning & development, training and consultancy.

BrightSparks works with individuals and organisations that operate for social good. We provide business development services that help these organisations and individuals to start up and grow their services so they can support more people.

Children and young people communicate in lots of different ways, and sometimes their behaviour can be difficult to under...
29/09/2026

Children and young people communicate in lots of different ways, and sometimes their behaviour can be difficult to understand - particularly when we don’t know what might be influencing it.
Our Understanding Trauma and Attachment workshop explores how experiences such as trauma and disrupted attachment can affect children and young people, and how looking beyond behaviour can help us respond with greater understanding and compassion.
This supportive, one-hour online workshop is designed for parents, carers and anyone supporting children and young people. It’s an opportunity to learn, reflect and build your understanding in a welcoming space.

14th October | 1pm-2pm | Online
Free for York residents

Find out more and book your place:
https://ow.ly/ycZS50ZS8YL

Children and young people can sometimes respond to situations in ways that are difficult for the adults around them to u...
28/09/2026

Children and young people can sometimes respond to situations in ways that are difficult for the adults around them to understand.

Our live online workshop offers an opportunity to learn more about trauma and attachment, and how these experiences can relate to children's development and behaviour.

It’s designed to be accessible, practical and supportive (and you don't need specialist knowledge to take part).

This workshop is for York residents, including parents, carers and people who work or volunteer with children and young people.

Head to our website to find out more and book: https://ow.ly/l7e550ZS8Rp

💻 It’s National Online Learning Day!At New Light Learning, we believe learning should be practical, accessible and groun...
15/09/2026

💻 It’s National Online Learning Day!

At New Light Learning, we believe learning should be practical, accessible and grounded in real life. Our online courses, workshops and tutor-led programmes help parents, carers, practitioners and aspiring creatives build skills and confidence wherever they are.

Explore our current learning opportunities:

🧰 The Parenting Toolbox
👥 The Parenting Toolbox: Practitioner Resource
🌱 Developing Emotional Resilience in Children & Young People (Aged 5–10 Years)
💛 Supporting Young People’s Emotional Resilience (11–16 Years)
🧠 Understanding Trauma & Attachment — a free live online workshop
🎨 The Creative Career Accelerator — our 12-week, predominantly online programme
👨‍👩‍👧 Positive Futures Parenting — our free seven-week online parenting support programme

Whether you want to strengthen family relationships, deepen your professional practice or take your next step towards a creative career, there’s something here to help you move on and move up.

Discover all our training: https://newlightlearning.org.uk/training

We have two upcoming learning opportunities designed to offer practical ideas, build confidence and help you feel better...
15/09/2026

We have two upcoming learning opportunities designed to offer practical ideas, build confidence and help you feel better equipped to support the children and young people in your life:

- Understanding Trauma and Attachment (Live Online Workshop) – explore how trauma and attachment can affect children and young people, and ways to respond with greater understanding and confidence.

- Positive Futures Parenting (7-week online course) – practical support for parents and carers to strengthen relationships and navigate everyday challenges.

Both are FREE for eligible York residents, thanks to funding from City of York Council! Find out more:

https://ow.ly/5iWs50ZNGeI
https://ow.ly/KZ3p50ZNGeG

Supporting children, young people or families can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with challenges.We have ...
15/09/2026

Supporting children, young people or families can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with challenges.

We have two upcoming learning opportunities designed to offer practical ideas, build confidence and help you feel better equipped to support the children and young people in your life:

- Understanding Trauma and Attachment (Live Online Workshop) – explore how trauma and attachment can affect children and young people, and ways to respond with greater understanding and confidence.

- Positive Futures Parenting (7-week online course) – practical support for parents and carers to strengthen relationships and navigate everyday challenges.

Both are FREE for eligible York residents, thanks to funding from City of York Council! Find out more:

https://newlightlearning.org.uk/training/understanding-trauma-and-attachment
https://newlightlearning.org.uk/programmes/positive-futures-parenting

What does it actually take to start working for yourself in creative or marketing?The Creative Career Accelerator brings...
03/09/2026

What does it actually take to start working for yourself in creative or marketing?

The Creative Career Accelerator brings together practical skills, real project experience and the business basics of freelancing in one 12-week programme.

You’ll develop creative and marketing skills while working on live briefs for real organisations, giving you work you can talk about and include in your portfolio.

You’ll also look at the practical side of self-employment, including:

• Defining what you offer
• Pricing your work
• Finding and approaching clients
• Pitching and presenting ideas
• Contracts, invoicing and tax basics
• Managing your time and workload

The programme is free, and you don’t need previous industry experience to apply. Find out more: https://ow.ly/ag2T50ZG91P

Could freelance creative or marketing work be part of your next move?The Creative Career Accelerator is a free, practica...
01/09/2026

Could freelance creative or marketing work be part of your next move?

The Creative Career Accelerator is a free, practical 12-week programme where you can develop skills, work on real client briefs and explore what it takes to work for yourself.

Topics include:

• Social media and content creation
• Branding and design
• Copywriting
• Photography and video
• Campaign planning
• Digital tools and websites

You’ll also build portfolio experience and cover the practical side of freelance work, from developing a service and setting prices to finding clients, pitching and getting paid.

You don’t need previous industry experience to take part.

If you’re interested in developing creative skills and exploring freelance or self-employed work, you can find out more here: https://ow.ly/GPus50ZG8VQ

Looking for a different way to use your skills, or interested in a career that gives you more flexibility?The Creative C...
30/08/2026

Looking for a different way to use your skills, or interested in a career that gives you more flexibility?

The Creative Career Accelerator is a free 12-week programme focused on creative and marketing skills, real-world experience and self-employment.

You’ll learn by working on practical tasks and live client briefs, while building a portfolio and exploring what freelance work actually involves.

Alongside creative and marketing skills, the programme covers practical topics including finding clients, pricing, pitching, invoicing, managing your work and understanding the basics of self-employment.

It’s open to people with no previous creative or marketing industry experience, as well as those looking to develop their skills in a new direction: https://ow.ly/Vnrq50ZG8Hv

Interested in building creative and marketing skills and exploring freelance or self-employed work?The Creative Career A...
28/08/2026

Interested in building creative and marketing skills and exploring freelance or self-employed work?

The Creative Career Accelerator is a free, 12-week practical programme combining skills development, real client work and support with the business side of freelancing.

Across the programme, you’ll:

- Develop skills in areas such as content creation, social media, branding, copywriting and digital tools
- Work on live client briefs and build portfolio experience
- Explore pricing, finding clients, pitching, invoicing, tax and other practical aspects of self-employment
- Get coaching and space to develop your professional direction and next steps

No previous creative or marketing experience is required. Apply today for our next cohort starting in October: https://ow.ly/MltR50ZG8bb

Content creators help businesses and organisations share their ideas through words, images, graphics and video.You might...
18/08/2026

Content creators help businesses and organisations share their ideas through words, images, graphics and video.

You might enjoy content creation if you:

- Like taking photographs or filming short videos
- Enjoy writing captions or telling stories
- Notice which posts catch your attention
- Like finding different ways to explain an idea
- Enjoy bringing words and visuals together

These are fantastic foundations for anyone interested in content creation.

Learning how to create content for different platforms, follow a brief and meet a deadline all takes practice, but everyone starts somewhere.

New Light Learning’s Creative Career Accelerator helps you explore content creation alongside graphic design, copywriting, branding and social media.

Sign up today for our next cohort starting Friday 2nd October:

https://ow.ly/NJ3450Zx5VS

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