Application Form for a Funded/Bursary place
Shift Wellbeing Ambassador Course
Please complete this form if you have decided you want to apply for a fully funded or 50% bursary place on the next Shift yoga for school online training. We recommend before you complete this form to thoroughly read the information on our website www.shiftmovement.org.uk/funded-opportunities 

There are 25 questions, some are multiple choice, others require a written answer. We estimate that it will take 15 minutes to complete. The information you provide to us on this form will help us and our panel of funders select the most appropriate applicants for the next course. As well as the selection criteria based on the eligibility criteria outlined on the website your answers on this application also add weighting, any relevant experience, amount of time you can dedicate to the training and enthusiasm to be on this course will help boost your application. If you do not get a bursary or fully funded place this course, you can still do the course by privately funding or getting your school to fund your place or there are payment plans, for more information click here

Applications are open and close on 25th February 2025 at midnight. The course commences on 3rd March 2025. 

We will add everyone to our waiting list even if you are not successful in getting a funded place this time.

Best of luck and we hope to see you on the course! :)
From,
Robin & The Shift Team x
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Email *
Please type your email again (in case there was a mistake above) *
Name (FIRST, LAST) *
School (please also specify if Primary/Secondary) *
Your role in the school (eg. TA or class/ subject teacher) *
Mobile number  *
I have watched the expression of interest presentation or looked at the website information, or made contact with Shift for more information on the course before applying. (Please tick which answer applies to this statement). *
I agree that I am completing this form because I am wanting to apply for a funded/bursary place on this course *
Required
Do you agree to the following statement: I am an adult working in education in a Gloucestershire School or College *
Are you applying for a 50% bursary or fully funded place? *
Which eligibility criteria do you satisfy? (you only need to select one option, but you can select more options if they apply) *
Required
Are you a Young Mind Matters (trailblazer) school?  *
Have you got any previous mindfulness, meditation or yoga experience? *
If yes or other please describe/explain
How would this training benefit you? Think in terms of your own mental health and wellbeing... *
How do you think the skills you will learn on the Shift online training course help the young person you work with mental health and wellbeing? *
What ideas do you have for delivering wellbeing sessions in your school, after you have done this training? (staff/students) *
Why do you think we should give you a fully funded place on this course? What previous experience or qualities do you want to let us know about that will strengthen your application? *
Does your Head and other Colleagues know that you are applying for this training? *
Do you feel supported by your Head and other Colleagues? *
On average how much time each week will you be able to devote to this training? In terms of watching video content, read material, doing homework tasks (Be realistic and consider  your other work/personal responsibilities) *
Being realistic do you think you will be able to fit in 2 hours a week of personal yoga/meditation or mindful practice? (watching yoga videos, attending yoga classes/studio, listening to guided relaxations/meditations, going on mindful walks, listening to wellbeing related podcasts, having a mindful meal... it can be creative and in bitesize chunks, sustainable for busy day to day life doesn't have to be hour long yoga classes!) *
Do you think you will be able to spend a total of 2-3 hours a week throughout the course to watch the recordings and complete homework tasks? *
How would you prefer to learn on the course? *
 After the training is completed, how much time do you plan to commit to delivering sessions or implementing wellbeing tools in your school? (Eg. After the training, I plan to teach 5 minutes of wellbeing everyday at the start of each lesson etc...) *
Do you have any additional questions or comments about the training and your application? Or anything you want to clarify/add onto with the questions above? *
Thank-you for completing this form - make sure you click SUBMIT!
Shift will be in contact with you soon regarding allocation of places and next steps. We will be in contact the week of the 10th February. In the meantime sign up to the Shift newsletter on our website and follow us on socials. 
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