UNISON is offering a number of training courses for staff at Outwood Grange Academies Trust during November. See what you fancy and book your place now!
Tuesday 25 November
Local Government Pension Scheme, 1:30pm-2:30pm via Microsoft Teams
We are delivering a free webinar to help you understand how to make the most of your pension, so you can have the retirement you want. In the webinar, you will be able to learn about:
– How the Local Government Pension Scheme works
recent changes to pensions and how they affect you
– How much you might get and whether it will be enough for you to enjoy a comfortable retirement
– AVCs and other ways of boosting your pension provision
– Protecting your and your family’s income while you are working
early retirement: could it be an option for you?
The webinar will be presented by a expert financial adviser from Quilter.
Menopause Awareness, 3:30pm- 4:30pm via Microsoft Teams
This workshop will explore all things menopause. The aim of this workshop is to offer a better understanding of issues related to menopause and the lead up to it peri-menopause. We will discuss some of the best ways to keep healthy and minimise the symptoms as well as the impact on relationships, work and mental and physical health. This course is delivered by a UNISON tutor.
Wednesday 26 November
Your Money Matters, 10am-11am
This webinar will help you to understand how to manage your personal finances and build a stable foundation for your future. At the webinars, one of our expert financial advisers will be explaining:
- Budgeting
- Managing Debt
- Improving your credit score
- Getting on the property ladder
- Protection & your work benefits
- The principles of Investing
- The importance of planning and reviewing
- Planning for the Future
Menopause Awareness, 1:30pm- 2:30pm via Microsoft Teams
This workshop will explore all things menopause. The aim of this workshop is to offer a better understanding of issues related to menopause and the lead up to it peri-menopause. We will discuss some of the best ways to keep healthy and minimise the symptoms as well as the impact on relationships, work and mental and physical health. This course is delivered by a UNISON tutor.
Retirement and Pensions, 3;30pm- 4:30pm
We are delivering a free webinar to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement. In this webinar, you will be able to learn about:
- How your pensions work, including the state and workplace pensions
- When you can take your pensions and how much you can expect to receive
- Your options for accessing any additional pension savings, including from previous employers
- Ways you may be able to increase your income
- Tax considerations, including your tax-free lump sum
- Countering inflation: will your income keep its value in real terms?
Thursday 27 November
Menopause Awareness, 10am- 11am via Microsoft Teams
This workshop will explore all things menopause. The aim of this workshop is to offer a better understanding of issues related to menopause and the lead up to it peri-menopause. We will discuss some of the best ways to keep healthy and minimise the symptoms as well as the impact on relationships, work and mental and physical health.
Mindfulness, 1:30pm- 2:30pm, via Microsoft Teams
In this session we will explore and discuss the concept of mindfulness, understand the benefits of practicing it regularly plus try out some short mindfulness exercises.
Your Money Matters, 3:30pm- 4:30pm
This webinar will help you to understand how to manage your personal finances and build a stable foundation for your future. At the webinars, one of our expert financial advisers will be explaining:
- Budgeting
- Managing Debt
- Improving your credit score
- Getting on the property ladder
- Protection & your work benefits
- The principles of Investing
- The importance of planning and reviewing
- Planning for the Future