Fire Marshal Training
2022-09-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-12 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
This half day (3 hours) Fire marshal training courses is delivered by a professional firefighter. You will learn basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure your organisation is compliant with the law. It is a legal requirement to ensure you have an adequate number of staff trained to handle the safe and successful evacuation in the case of a fire emergency.
This course will be delivered virtually.
Fire Marshal Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and book onto the training, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk

Mental Health First Aid
2022-09-20 09:00 - 2022-09-22 16:00
This three-day, virtual course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider and will provide you with an in-depth knowledge to enable you to support your co-workers. The sessions will be very interactive and there will be some pre-course learning and reading (detailed below). The course will give you:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

This course is delivered online and is made up of individual learning activities and a series of four live instructor-led sessions. Individual learning will be based on a combination of videos, workbook activities and reading. This can be completed at your own pace in advance of each live session. The live sessions are led by an approved MHFA England Instructor and are interactive, involving presentation of slides, video clips, activities, discussion and case studies, which you will explore as a group to embed learning. Please see the timings of the live sessions below:
Before the live sessions begin you will need to do some set up online and some pre learning which will take 1 hour
Tuesday 20 September – 9:00- 10:45 live session 1, followed by home-learning in the afternoon
Wednesday 21 September – 9:00 – 11:30 live session 2, followed by home-learning in the afternoon
Thursday 22 September – 9:00 – 11:00 live session 3, followed by home-learning
Thursday 22 September – 14:00 – 16:00 live session 4 (finish)
Mental Health First Aid Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member, email info@bakerstreetq.co.uk.

Environment Awareness Training
2022-09-26 09:30 - 17:00
This one-day Environmental Awareness Training course provides an entry-level broad understanding of sustainability and environmental issues: locally, nationally, and globally. The training is delivered by GEP International and approved by the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). The courses’ principal focus is to equip delegates with the skills to identify and action opportunities to enhance environmental performance in the workplace.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at those who are involved with or have responsibility for their businesses’ environmental management. This course is suitable for all levels within the organisation.
How will you benefit?
By attending this course you will be able to:

Identify potential cost saving opportunities within your business
Identify environmental risks and opportunities for improvement in environmental performance within your business

All delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance upon completion of this IEMA Approved Environmental Awareness course.
Environmental Awareness Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and book onto the training, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk

Challenging Racial Bias and Racism in Practice
2022-10-04 10:00 - 12:00
This 2-hour virtual course is aimed to educate individuals in organisations giving them a better, in-depth understanding of various forms of racism, as well as racial bias and the issues affecting the community. The course has a focus on the topics of anti-racism and looks to assist organisations in making practical and structural changes that contributes to a positive impact in the fight against racism and racial inequality.

This course on Challenging Racial Bias and Racism in Practice is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and book onto the training, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk

FREE Financial Wellbeing Webinar
2022-10-26 12:30
Knight Frank Finance will be hosting this webinar titled: Understanding your mortgage options | Mortgage Advice Q&A. Please register here to join live for insight and advice, and don’t forget to submit your questions ahead of the session. KFF will answer all questions anonymously.

The session will cover:

Financing a new property purchase or your first home.
How to get the best deal on your remortgage
Tips for buying or refinancing buy-to-let property
How to get mortgage-ready for your retirement and the options available to you
There will be time to answer your specific questions too

The webinar is scheduled for 12:30 but will be recorded and can be played back on demand, using the registration link.

Breathwork: A Toolkit for Calm
2022-12-05 12:30 - 13:00
Stretching the City will be providing knowledge on how to access calm via a resource we have with us at all times (i.e. the breath), which is a powerful tool for navigating the challenges that come hand-in-hand with daily life.
What to expect:

Learn the science of how correct breathing improves both your physical and mental health.
Discover simple and quick hacks on how to change your mental state instantly using only your breath.
Practice a series of breathing exercises that will:

Soothe feelings of stress and unease and help you move into a place of calm.
Support the balance of the nervous system.

Learn practical tips for how to embed these practices in to your daily life and routine.

At the end of the session, each participant will receive a document of key take-aways and a video recording of a 10 minute breathwork practice.

Managing the Winter Blues
2023-01-16 12:30 - 13:30
Indeed, while most of us experience some changes in our mood during the autumn and winter months, the impact and severity varies from person to person. For some the impact is mild and short lived, while others experience moderate symptoms of low mood. A significant number of people experience symptoms such that they meet clinical criteria for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of clinical depression that has a seasonal pattern of onset in the autumn or winter lasting until the spring. It is estimated that up to 6% of the UK population may have symptoms that would meet the threshold for a clinical diagnosis of SAD.
In this 60 minute webinar delivered by Working Mindset, participants will have the opportunity to:

Develop an understanding of the biological origins of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Explore evidence-based psychological and behavioural strategies to manage the emotional challenges associated with the winter months.
Develop skills in self-care and self-compassion.
Take home a toolkit of tips and strategies to help boost mood and maintain good mental health during the winter months.

The details:

Duration: 60 minutes.
Capacity: Up to 500 people.
Facilitator: A clinical psychologist.
Logistics: Virtual webinar. You’ll be sent an exclusive link to the webinar, which will be streamed via Zoom.

Neurodiversity in the workplace
2023-03-22 12:30 - 13:30
Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information. Around 10 per cent of people are neurodiverse, a term which describes a range of conditions including difficulties with attention, memory and impulse control as well as longer-term conditions like Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia.
Neurodiversity awareness is growing and employers are recognising the wider impact of attending to this of beyond the immediate benefits for neurodivergent employees. As awareness of neurodiversity grows, it is important for workplaces to look at how they can support neurodivergent individuals to thrive.
In this 60 minute webinar deliverd by Working Mindset, participants can learn more about neurodiversity, the benefits for organisations, and how to support neurodivergent people to thrive at work. We will explore:

What we mean by neurodiversity.
Why neurodiversity matters.
How to best support neurodiverse individuals in your workplace

Mental Health First Aid Networking Session
2023-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
This is a 60-minute session for members who are trained mental health first aiders. The session gives Mental Health First Aiders the opportunity to share challenges and build confidence in their role in a safe and supportive environment. The session will allow people to explore real-life experiences and look at how to bring key tools and techniques into action. It is a chance to reflect, share ideas and learn together.
Mental Health First Aid Networking Session is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses, and people who have completed the Mental health First Aiders training course. To check if your business is a member, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk.

Stress Awareness and Management Course
2023-04-27 10:30 - 11:30
April is Stress Awareness Month so to mark this we will be joined by Kevin Moore from mental health training company Big Dog Little Dog. Kevin will help us explore stress, looking at stress vulnerability and a useful model that we can all use to measure and deal with our own stress levels. Make sure that you have your mobile phone to hand, as Kevin will be using a tool called Wooclap to ensure that the session is interactive!
The session lasts an hour and covers the following areas:

Defining stress.
Good stress versus bad stress.
Stress vulnerability ( the “stress bucket” analogy).
Tips for dealing with stress.

Movement Medicine
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
Movement, not just exercise, is essential for our wellbeing. Learn 3 powerful habits that easily fit into our daily routines to supercharge natural energy levels, increase mobility and prevent sickness.
During this workshop delegates will be armed with actionable take home steps and learn how to:
Supercharge natural energy by creating environments that encourage movement every 45 minutes.
Improve sleep, be more resilient, lose weight, and keep your hormone balance in check in just 10 mins per day!
Prevent common colds and sickness with a powerful 2 minute practice
Understand the difference between movement for wellbeing and exercise for fitness.
The most powerful stretches for posture and mobility. Best for: For those who want to increase their energy levels, posture, and mobility.
Duration: 45-60 minutes

Men's Health
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
In line with Men’s Health Week in June, Kevin Moore from mental health training company Big Dog Little Dog will help us explore the subject around men’s mental health.
The session will cover the following;

The 4 rules of being a man.
What could possibly go wrong? How men and society can cause issues with men’s mental health.
What can we do to support men’s mental health?
What can the man do?
What about our little men?
The potential dangers of mental health apps & how to avoid them.

Fire Marshal Training
2023-07-19 10:00 - 13:00
This half day (3 hours) Fire marshal training courses is delivered by a professional firefighter. You will learn basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure your organisation is compliant with the law. It is a legal requirement to ensure you have an adequate number of staff trained to handle the safe and successful evacuation in the case of a fire emergency.
This course will be delivered online.
Fire Marshal Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and book onto the training, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk

Mental Health First Aid
2023-09-25 09:00 - 2023-09-27 16:00
This three-day, virtual course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider and will provide you with an in-depth knowledge to enable you to support your co-workers. The sessions will be very interactive and there will be some pre-course learning and reading (detailed below). The course will give you:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

This course is delivered online and is made up of individual learning activities and a series of four live instructor-led sessions. Individual learning will be based on a combination of videos, workbook activities and reading. This can be completed at your own pace in advance of each live session. The live sessions are led by an approved MHFA England Instructor and are interactive, involving presentation of slides, video clips, activities, discussion and case studies, which you will explore as a group to embed learning. Please see the timings of the live sessions below:
Before the live sessions begin you will need to do some set up online and some pre learning which will take 1 hour
25th Sept DAY 1 – 9am – 12:20 pm live session 1
26th Sept DAY 2 – 9am – 12:45 pm live session 2
27th Sept DAY 3 – 9am – 12:45 pm live session 3
27th Sept DAY 3 – 2pm – 5pm live session 4
Mental Health First Aid Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member, email info@bakerstreetq.co.uk.
Terms and Conditions
Whilst we are happy to offer all courses free of charge, the course provider does charge us for each place. If you wish to cancel your place, you must provide at least one week’s notice prior to the course date so we can offer your place to someone else. Failure to attend or cancel within one week will result in your business being liable for the cost of the course of your place.

Waste & Recycling Legislation
2023-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
There are key changes coming to the UK’s waste and recycling legislation over the coming years. It is important to understand what they are so we can plan and prepare for the future.
Join Recorra’s Sustainability Team for their month webinar on Waste & Recycling Legislation.
Get your free ticket here.

Sleep Apnea- How to Stop Snoring
2023-10-04 12:30 - 13:30
Dr Charlotte Leigh is a general dental practitioner who has a very calm reassuring approach to her patients. She has a special interest in sleep apnoea, a condition which can lead to loud snoring, sleep disturbance, difficulty breathing and poor quality of sleep, all of which can be detrimental to your health.
There has been a lot of publicity recently about snoring, the impact on general health of the snorer and the whole family.
In ‘How to Stop Snoring’ I will to cover the importance of treating sleep disturbances and how we screen for this at your dental check-up.

Why is sleep important
What can we do to optimise our sleep
What is Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
How do we screen for these conditions
Treatment options available
Who is impacted

Attendees of the webinar will be offered a discount on an examination and snoring consult at Montagu Dental.
Book your spot here.

How to Recycle
2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Our ‘How to Recycle’ Workshop shows businesses the best ways to recycle and how to set up your services in the right way, so you can get the most out of your current recycling arrangement.
We’ll also be answering some of your commonly asked questions surrounding recycling.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can I recycle that? This workshop is the place to be!

Fire Marshal Training
2023-10-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 13:00
This half day (3 hours) Fire marshal training courses is delivered by a professional firefighter. You will learn basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure your organisation is compliant with the law. It is a legal requirement to ensure you have an adequate number of staff trained to handle the safe and successful evacuation in the case of a fire emergency.
This course will be delivered online.
Fire Marshal Training is exclusive to employees of Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and book onto the training, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk
Terms and Conditions
Whilst we are happy to offer all courses free of charge, the course provider does charge us for each place. If you wish to cancel your place, you must provide at least one week’s notice prior to the course date so we can offer your place to someone else. Failure to attend or cancel within one week will result in your business being liable for the cost of the course of your place.

Dyslexia Awareness Webinar
2023-10-11 12:30 - 13:30
As part of Dyslexia awareness week at the beginning of October, why not join our Dyslexia Awareness webinar run by British Dyslexia Association. Dyslexia Awareness Week is always a good opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia and help to bring about positive change.
The webinar will cover the following areas;

An overview of dyslexia ​
Potential strengths and impacts for the individual​.
Practical Strategies / Reasonable Adjustments​
Top tips on good practice

Please join the session using the link we will provide and not the Eventbrite link.

Menopause and the Workplace webinar
2023-10-16 12:30 - 13:30
Often viewed as a taboo subject, menopause presents many women with challenges as they continue to navigate their working lives. Sadly, we know that one in four women experiencing menopause symptoms have considered resigning from their role and with more women in work over the age of 50 than ever before it is important to act.
This engaging webinar provides an opportunity for employees to learn more about the impact of the menopause and explores strategies for managing symptoms. Participants will have the opportunity to:

Learn about the symptoms of the menopause.
Explore a number of strategies and ideas to manage the impact of the menopause both at work and at home.
Share experiences in a safe space.
Learn about workplace adjustments and explore ideas for flexible working practices.

Disability Awareness Training – Becoming a more inclusive employer
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00
Do you want to be a more inclusive employer? Do you want to find out about the legal requirements on employers, the support available, and best practice in recruiting people with disabilities?
If so, join us for this FREE employer workshop on disability inclusion. Aimed at employers in central London and across the capital, the session will help you to better understand disability employment, and to become a more inclusive employer. The training will take place online on Tuesday 21st November, 10:00 – 12:00.
Disabled people have a huge amount of skills and experience to offer, and research shows that inclusive employment practices can have real benefits for employers. However, just over half of disabled Londoners are in employment, compared to four in five non-disabled Londoners.
The session will cover:
• The benefits of being a more inclusive employer
• The legal obligations on employers
• Practical changes you can make to become a more inclusive employer
• The support available to you and to disabled employees

The event is organised by Central London Forward, and delivered by Business Disability Forum, the leading business membership organisation focused on disability inclusion. The event is free to employers, and funded by the Mayor of London as part of the No Wrong Door initiative. Book your spot here.
To find out more, please contact Miranda Jude (miranda.jude@cityoflondon.gov.uk).

Oral Health & Oral Cancer Awareness Webinar
2023-11-22 12:30 - 13:30
November is the mouth cancer awareness month, and Montagu Dental is hosting a free webinar on 22nd November from 12:30 – 1:30pm to discuss the risk factors for oral cancer, what you need to be aware of, and how it can be prevented, detected or managed.
More people in the UK die each year of mouth cancer than of cervical and testicular cancer combined and it also causes more deaths in the UK each year than road traffic accidents. We want to be able to help inform as many people as possible about oral cancer, as late diagnosis can have a poor prognosis.
Please register for this free webinar here.

About the organiser:
Dr Saul Konviser BDS MSc BSc is our lead general dentist at the Montagu Dental practice. Saul is a dedicated general dentist, who enjoys looking after generations of families’ dental health with a focus on how their dental health impacts their general health and wellbeing.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Saul completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology & Pharmacology at Bristol, University of the West of England and went on to study for a Masters in International Healthy Policy at the London School of Economics, spending time in Canada and South Africa as part of his research projects. Saul then received his Bachelors of Dental Surgery from King’s College London from when he went on to do his training within the NHS before moving into Private practice.
Saul is also a Trustee of the charity Dental Wellness Trust, which promotes oral health to children in the UK and abroad and he oversees the development and roll-out of supervised toothbrushing programmes in schools across England.

Recycling Webinar
2023-11-30 10:00 - 11:00
First Mile is hosting a special interactive Recycling Webinar on Thursday 30th November, from 10:00am to 11:00am.

This engaging and practical session will cover:

Top tips for better waste management and recycling
How to engage and empower your workforce
How to select the most effective waste streams by industry
What role recycling plays in a sustainable future

There will be a Q&A session at the end for anything not covered, along with a follow up of helpful resources.

You can sign up for the session here.

Wellbeing for Winter: Beat the Blues
2023-12-11 12:30 - 13:30
For some, the winter months are accompanied by feeling mentally & physically drained with a significant impact on mood. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often also described as ‘Winter Depression’ or ‘Winter Blues’. The nature and severity of SAD varies from person to person. For some, it is just a mild impact, while for others it can have a significant impact on day to day life. It has been estimated that up to 20% of us may be affected by this in some way.
In this 60 minute Wellbeing for Winter webinar developed by a leading clinical psychologist, delegates can expect to:

Recognise the signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and ‘Winter Blues’
Understand the biological origins of SAD
Explore evidence-based psychological and behavioural strategies to manage the mental and emotional challenges associated with a long, dark and cold winter.
Develop skills in self-care and self compassion.
Take home a toolkit of tips and strategies to help boost mood and maintain good mental health during the winter months.

Book your spot here.

Carbon Literacy Training
2024-01-19 09:00 - 16:30
This Carbon Literacy Training course delivered by Lighthouse Sustainability is to raise awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis (Carbon Literacy Project).
The Carbon Literacy Project was set up to give everyone, everywhere, a day of training on carbon literacy – and in doing so, empower people to make positive change. Today, over 45,000 individuals from over 2,000 organisations have certified as Carbon Literate and that number is rising fast.

What you will gain:
Carbon literacy is there to enlighten, educate and empower.
Businesses and individuals taking part in carbon literacy training can expect to emerge upskilled and motivated to reduce their carbon impact both at work and in their personal lives.
Each individual trained is certified Carbon Literate by the Carbon Literacy Project.

What you will cover:
The course covers topics including:

The Why, What and How of carbon and climate change
Greenhouse gases, and their relationship to weather and climate
How climate change is likely to affect us in the UK and globally
Key terminology, including – net zero; carbon neutral; carbon footprinting, and offsetting
What we are already doing – national policy and local action
Scopes 1, 2 and 3
Understanding our impact: Energy; buildings; travel; food and the circular economy
Motivating others to act – employee engagement
Next steps – making a pledge; setting targets; tools; offsetting; resources.

This training session is exclusive to Baker Street Quarter Partnership member businesses. To check if your business is a member and sign up, email training@bakerstreetq.co.uk.
