Thursday 24 September 2020

NHS Covid-Track & Trace App to download and Venue check in


 

Notice for all staff, clients and students attending ALD Academy

As from today all salons must display the official NHS QR poster in the premises for all clients and staff to use with their NHS COVID-19 app. This is in addition to the client details we already collect as part of our service for assisting in NHS Test and Trace.

We will be displaying the QR poster at reception and throughout the salon so it is easy for clients to “check in” by simply scanning the QR code on their phone. You will need to download the NHS COVID-19 app, which is available for both Apple and Android users
All collected data remains on your phone and complies with GDPR legislation. Your contact details will only be shared with NHS Test and Trace if it is requested. For more information and to read our privacy notice, please visit our website https://drive.google.com/folderview...
If you do not have a smartphone or the NHS COVID-19 app, the information we collate and will still be used to assist NHS Test and Trace if needed, however, it is advised that you use the NHS COVID-19 app to scan the available QR code to help the NHS Test and Trace quickly and effectively contact everyone who may have been exposed to the virus during an outbreak and to provide the appropriate public health advice. This will help to stop the onward spread of the virus by quickly informing anyone who has been in contact with the virus to isolate where needed.

Any queries please contact Paula Lowes on 01914111730 or email aldhairdressing@gmail.com

Tuesday 7 July 2020

ALD Track & Trace form 

All client, Staff and visitors must complete the following form each time they are at ALD 

Following guidance we are required to obtain and store client, staff and visitor details for 21 days in order to help track and trace.  The online form can be found at the following link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLil-HnfEuTzhu_oBuRYVAT-L6yrD1UtuqfGphs1e_X6ShVg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Any queries please contact Paula Lowes on 01914111730 or aldhairdressing@gmail.com


Covid-19 update for ALD



As of today (07.07.20) ALD are back open however changes are in place.  


Anyone experiencing symptoms should not attend ALD

Symptoms.
  • a new continuous cough.
  • a high temperature.
  • a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
Many procedures are in place such as -
Appointment only for clients
Track & Trace forms to be completed by all staff, clients & visitors
Masks to be worn 
Hand washing and hand sanitisation procedures
Social Distancing
Reduced student and Staff numbers
Health & Safety procedures

ALD full risk assessment can be viewed at the following link-


New training groups for hair, beauty & barbering are set to be commenced in September, we'll be posting details to confirm as soon as all is in place.


If you have any queries please contact Paula Lowes on 01914111730 or 07976397419 or email aldhairdressing@gmail.com











Wednesday 26 February 2020

Client Hair Donation to Little Princess Trust!







Our amazing client Lisa Marie Shields attended yesterday to have her hair cut by our students and donated to the Little Princess Trust! 




Lisa's hair was in excellent condition and was over 7 inches long, uncoloured too so was ideal to be donated.  Lisa has so far raised £135.00 which is absolutely fantastic.  If anyone would like to donate to Lisa follow this link https://www.facebook.com/donate/2880042255375067/10223269370229575/



For anyone interested in donating hair to the Princess Trust we have copied the information from their website.  See blow for details and links-

Hair that The Princess Trust can use -
  • All hair donated to us must be in excellent condition
  • Our greatest demand is for hair donations of 16-inches or longer.
  • We have a current shortage of these longer lengths which make our most popular 12-inch long wigs.
  • The minimum length of hair that we can accept is 7inches/17cm. However, we do currently have sufficient stock of hair measuring between 7 and 11 inches, and that is why we encourage all our supporters to donate hair that measures 12 inches and above. Frequent donations of the shorter lengths could bring storage costs to the charity and we, understandably, would prefer to use our resources to provide wigs to children and fund vital research into childhood cancers.
  • Clean, dry hair, from any gender (please do not send us wet hair - it will not dry properly and is not usable)
  • Great condition (no split ends) and of any natural colour
  • Straight, wavy or chemically straightened
  • Curly hair – please see our curl chart guidelines in our FAQs for further information
  • Grey hair - we can accept hair with limited amounts of grey content. Find out more

Sorry, we cannot use hair that is…

  • Less than 7”/17cm long
  • Dyed an unnatural colour (blue, purple, etc)
  • Hair that has been dyed using semi-permanent dye
  • Henna-dyed hair
  • Dreadlocks cannot be used in our wigs.  Part of the preparation to blend hair donations together involves combining individual strands of hair.  All hair must be able to be combed to separate these individual hairs
  • Hair extensions.
  • Very tightly curled hair - our wig maker is not a specialist in working with tightly curled hair.  We do supply tightly curled wigs by either curling the hair after the wig has been made, or by using a specialist supplier. 
  • Don't despair if you can't donate your hair there's other way to donate

Cutting & donating your hair

  • Wash and DRY your hair (we cannot accept wet hair - it does not dry in the post and will not be suitable if you have dried it after cutting on a radiator or other heat source)
  • Do not use conditioner or styling products
  • Put your dry hair into a ponytail/s
  • Secure at both ends with a hair band, and one halfway down
  • Ask your hairdresser to cut above the top band
  • Put the cut ponytail/s into a cardboard or heavyweight paper envelope
  • Include your completed Hair Donation Slip
Post to The Little Princess TrustBroadway House
32-35 Broad Street
Hereford
HR4 9AR
UK
For details of how you can grow and donate your hair please follow this link https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/donate-hair/

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Leaving school soon and fancy training in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Barbering?
Get in touch with ALD Hair, Beauty & Barbering Training Academy!


Free Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Barbering Training if you're aged from 16 years to 18 years with Fully recognised Certifications on completion


Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or barbering Training available FREE 




Training available at ALD, Hair, Beauty & Barbering Training Academy
109-111 Blythe Terrace, Birtley. DH3 1DW


  • No experience required
  • Salon tunic provided
  • A daily bursary payment, travel & Lunch allowance may apply*
  • Work towards fully recognised VTCT certifications 
  • Excellent success rates
  • Progression routes available
  • Assistance in sourcing placements
  • Amazing tutors to guide you through the courses helping you reach your full potential
  • Working salon/barber environment
  • Support to help students break down barriers and achieve their goals
  • Small group training

Qualifications available
  • VTCT Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • VTCT Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing or Barbering
  • VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

Timetable example would be -
Hair & Beauty Training
Monday & Thursday attending ALD to work towards qualification
Friday attend Maths & English hub if not already at grade 4 or above
1 or 2 days in salon placement (ALD will help source placement)

Students maybe eligible for a daily bursary, travel allowances and lunch allocations too!

For more details or to arrange a visit or taster please contact us at aldhairdressing@gmail.com


Check out some of our feedback received from our students!

3 weeks ago-
Really clever people, taking their learning and responsibilities seriously, really dedicated tutors, brilliant atmosphere, very friendly thank you.

15 hours ago-
Positive: Quality
Great tutors, great atmosphere to be in and around.

I would definitely recommend coming here if anyone wants to train in hairdressing, the tutors are fantastic and so supportive helped with my confidence as I was so nervous to start level 1. Can’t wait to go back for level 2☺️

This training has definitely changed my life. I love coming every week and I look forward to it all the time. The tutors are amazing; very supportive and make a great environment for anyone who is a little nervous. I couldn't recommend ALD more!

I would highly recommend this college, made close connections with all the staff since I came here for 4 years and done all my training in hair dressing level 1,2,3 also trained to be a nail technician & a masseuse, also done a hair extension course and qualified in over 4 types of extensions, since day 1 one they have helped me in everywhere possible with me suffering badly with mental health from not wanting to leave the house to actually looking forward to going to college I couldn’t thank them enough! If you are interested in barbering hair or beauty this is the college for you small groups, 1 to 1 support and the education you need ðŸ’œðŸ’œ




A.L.D. Hair, Beauty & Barbering Training Academy 
109-111 Blythe Terrace
Birtley
DH3 1DW

Tel: 01914111730

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Tuesday 4 February 2020

FREE Training available for 16 to 18 year olds!

FREE Training for ages from 16 to 18 years in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Barbering


Learn new skills, get qualified and reach your full potential in the Hair and Beauty Industry




No experience required for the hair, beauty or barbering training at ALD as our amazing tutors will guide you through the course







We are an independent training academy based in Birtley, Gateshead which has great links for transport.  We have been established since 2004 and have had many learners attend with us and achieve and progress.  We pride ourselves in our high quality teaching as well as our high success and achievement rates and also our excellent progression rates.


We can FREE training to anyone aged 16 up to and including 18 years.  No experience is required too which is an excellent opportunity for students to learn the new skills that will help them on their career path.


We even offer FREE non committal taster sessions where students can book in with us and attend a session from 9.30am to 12pm where they can be in our groups, meet students, tutors and view the academy.  We have found the taster sessions work really well as they allow the student to view 'real time' learning without commitment. 


Students will work towards qualifications such as.,
L1 Certificate into the Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
Covering units such as., shampoo and condition hair, blow dry hair, styling women's hair, etc.

L1 Diploma into the Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
Certificate units as well as units such as, colour hair using temporary colour, Facials, hand care, etc.

L2 Certificate in Barbering
Covering units such as, cutting and styling men's hair


Course log book links -


* Daily Bursary payment, travel & lunch allowance may apply
* Salon black tunic provided 
* Attend 2 days at ALD to work towards qualification
* Attend maths & English hub if not already at Grade 4 or above
* Attend Placement sourced by ALD staff
* Classed as full time education
* Small Groups
* Achievable Targets 
* Amazing tutors to guide you through the course


We have rolling starts too so if anyone is interested please feel free to call, email aldhairdressing@gmail.com and we can provide any further information or arrange a taster session.


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