Week 4

The theme of today's session was  trade tests. Everyone completed a 45 minute manicure including either red or french polish. They were told to arrive at class ready to compete their trade tests. During the service the models completed a peer assessment and gave feedback to their therapists.b

Week 3

This week we had a busy client session

Felomina was our salon manager; she contributed to the efficient running of the commercial salon 

Courtney completed half leg wax within a commercially viable time

Aunchisa followed health and safety by completing a client consultation prior to starting the manicure service.

Megan provided a relaxing and beneficial treatment for her client and also sold an Eve Taylor candle

Phobie put her client at ease with her friendly personality

Angel also provided a relaxing and beneficial facial to client as well as selling her client an Eve Taylor candle. 

Gemma assisted our salon manager while she waited for a client that did not arrive.

Week 2

Students were asked to research local salons with a view to enquiring about work experience opportunities.  All of the identified salons will be contacted regarding work experience opportunities for our students.

The next task required everyone to log onto the below website to build their C.V's. They were then asked to right a personal statement which reflected one of three job advertisements provided. They were told that they should us similar wording in their statements in order to tailor it to suit the different job requirements.

Finally, everyone was given the above  homework.

Nearly all of the level one's completed their homework; those that hadn't were supported to do so at the beginning of the session while everyone else researched local salons. Only half of the level 2's had completed their homework;  some to a high standard and some hadn't engaged with their blogs at all. This was disappointing because the level 2 learners should be more able than the level 1's. The C.V building was a worthwhile exercise for the level one's. However, the level 2's were less keen to complete a C.V using reed as they all had C.V's already. Even though the pace was quick and quite ambitious I feel that the level 1's session was far more successful than the level 2's due to the fact that their was two of us in the level 1's session. Michaela Greaves enthusiasm and confidence was a driver with the level 1's. Unfortunately, I don't possess the same confidence or experience with C.V building and teaching that she does. This is the conclusion that I have made so far.