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Learning Improvement Service

learning improvement service

Bromley Common

Who and what is the Learning Improvement Service? The Learning Improvement Service was set up by Phil Hatton (read about Phil here), an ex-Ofsted HMI and National Adviser. Through his extensive experience in leading inspections, surveys, good practice, advisory work and improvement consultancy, Phil has a unique and wide understanding of best practice in the Further Education sector, particularly in colleges and in work-based learning. He is utilising his knowledge to help colleges and other providers of training improve the learning experience they give to their learners. The LIS only wants to work with those who have a real will to improve their provision, by establishing where you are now and where you would like to be in the future. We do not intend to just help to ‘patch you up’ to get you through an inspection, but to help you make sustainable improvements. We use only the best people, who know what they are doing, because they have done it themselves. Below is a brief summary of the main ways that we can support you (however, please contact us if you require something else not listed below): Consultancy support to improve key aspects of your provision - consultancy support to cover key aspects of quality improvement systems such as self-assessment reporting, position statements, improvement planning, observation of teaching, learning and assessment, sharing of good practice, course reviews and evaluation, the user voice and being prepared for short or full Ofsted Inspections. Phil can also help you to improve English and maths and ensure that your safeguarding is exemplary. Providing a ‘critical friend’ service to check and validate self-assessment, observations of teaching and other key quality processes such as course reviews – confirmation that you are moving in the right direction – we’ll work with you to confirm you are doing the right things in the right way, responding specifically to your needs, keeping you on target to improve your provision. This is one of the key areas of our work particularly from September through to February. Phil will also provide you with support by email or phone if needed prior to and during inspections. Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Reviews – Phil has developed real expertise in what the best practice of the sector is and can work with you over two days to check out every aspect and leave you with a position statement of where you are and what you can do to be outstanding. Phil can also provide bespoke training and materials to raise awareness of staff, governors and learners Apprenticeships and subcontracting – Phil knows all there is to know about these two areas and has helped transform some of the biggest college and worst performing providers in terms of their success rates. The ideal scenario is a five day visit to check and sample how you do things, suggest improvements and provide you with the resources needed, finishing with a half-day staff development that is bespoke to your improvement needs. Please contact Phil as long in advance as possible to get time allocated for this Internal inspection or review of areas requiring improvement - a tried and tested way to improve an area is to first gain an informed view of exactly where that area is in terms of strengths and weaknesses, using an expert with extensive inspection experience. Unlike an Ofsted inspection, all feedback to staff and managers observed in an area is given constructively to help improve practice for the benefit of learners (while also giving you robust evidence for your OTLA system, SAR and QIP). An internal review could be for an area of learning or for a cross-college aspect such as safeguarding, equality and diversity, or course reviews. All consultants undertaking this work are personally known to Phil Hatton as to their ability to do so. The LIS will only conduct such work when they have the right person to do it (often Phil himself). You will receive a report that focusses on ways of improving the area reviewed, based on the best practice of the sector that is proven to work (not just telling you what has been seen, which is the usual practice of most consultancy companies). Helping individual institutions in the sector achieve good or outstanding teaching, learning and assessment through establishing robust observation of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA) systems – depending on where your system is we can its validate current robustness by conducting observations (joint ones are best value as they train your staff) and scrutinising the gradings and paperwork historically awarded. If more work is required, we’ll equip you with the tools (training, paperwork and systems) to establish an OTLA system that delivers accurate and well recorded findings by your observers. Your observation system will help keep a focus on promoting improvement, identifying and promoting the sharing and adaptation of good practice by teachers (a reoccurring weakness in Ofsted inspections in the past year). We will provide you with the training, paperwork and systems to move your staff forward, encouraging their collaboration in the development and sharing of resources, so your staff will deliver learning in true teams. We will support you with either graded or ungraded systems. An approach of conducting joint ‘learning walkthroughs’ of 20 to 25 minutes duration is providing many institutions with an overview of their provision and enables the judgements of college observers to be tested out for their accuracy and breadth. Sharing exemplary practice and systems in self-assessment with you, leading to quality improvement planning that moves you forward – we’ll support you in developing your capacity to self-assess all of your work honestly and robustly so that your staff ‘own’ the resultant self-assessment reports and improvement plans, understanding their part in moving you forward. Few are really good at self-assessment, we can make sure that you are and that self-assessment moves you forward. Several colleges and providers have received very positive feedback about their SARs in 2016 following support and the use of LIS templates, particularly the use of a two page Executive Summary SAR that helps focus improvement actions. If you have a 50 page SAR it will not be an effective improvement tool. Helping you to produce position statements – if you think you are likely to be inspected it is important to be able to say where you are ‘now’ as self-assessment looks back on the past year - we’ll support you in writing effective position statements for key areas that tell you and others exactly where you are for that area. They are a great way to demonstrate to inspectors that you know your provision and have helped a number of LIS clients move from a grade 4 inadequate to a grade 2 good. Phil has also helped a number of colleges achieve grade 1s for their leadership and management. An exemplar position statement can be seen here but is not as good as what you will finish up with (samples can be shared)!! Conducting a confidential ‘health check’ of your organisation by one or more of the top and most experienced recent HMIs (and previously lead inspectors with the FEFC, TSC and ALI) – if it is sometime since your last inspection or there have been significant changes in management or what you offer, a ‘health check’ could be invaluable. We’ll examine your leadership, management, performance and quality improvement against and beyond the requirements of the September 2015 Common Inspection Framework in a way that can only be achieved by being carried out by the right people. Depending on institutional size and complexity, this totally confidential and focused ‘health check’ will ensure you know your provision inside out and have no surprises should you be inspected. It will help you to decide and prioritise how to move your provision on.

Moody Monday

moody monday

It all started with the little sketches and poems on the wall, where my bed was up against in Jakarta, Indonesia, which I regularly visited with a biro. I would draw around the cracks and any peeling paint on that wall, refusing for it to be repainted. It all started with the exciting and inquisitive union of a misplaced pair of scissors and the innocent green t-shirt I was wearing at the time, as a child. Years later, my mum then decided to get me a set of rapidograph pens as my choice of ‘creative weapon’, possibly to keep me away from misplaced scissors. So, I carried on in my teens where I would draw on pretty much anything, even on my friends at school. I would then daydream during geography while I gleefully sketch away on my textbooks, table, and bags, with this wonderful gift. Eliza in studio Photo credit: Cro & Kow, 2021 I’m Eliza, a printed textiles designer and maker, specializing in meticulously crafted hand-printed wallpaper and fabrics and the founder of Moody Monday. I started the design studio and business in early 2011, after receiving my first wallpaper commission from a design-boutique in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Following the widespread acclaim the work garnered through various exhibitions since, I then established Moody Monday in 2014. After graduating with a degree in Design for Textiles from Heriot-Watt University in 2006, I undertook numerous freelance projects and work experience opportunities with notable design companies. I joined a major interiors company, as part of their communication and design team in 2008, and then decided to follow my dream and set-up on my own in 2011. Eliza in studio looking through a wallpaper sample book. Photo credit: Cro & Kow, 2021 I have always seen the things around me from a different lens. Little did I know that I would embark on a career as a printed textiles designer as an adult. To me, a wall is never just ‘a wall’, a piece of fabric, furniture, right to an unassuming piece of trash is never just that, they are a world of visual possibilities, a treasure trove of delights! I love making the connections between objects and subjects that are unconventionally meant for each other and see what new wonders would exist in the world from that exploration, like an alchemist. Challenging what ‘beauty’ really means in relation to the chosen subject matter and how it resonates with the eye of the beholder. Being a visual alchemist through my designs and craft gives me a sense of excitement, fulfillment and connection to the wider world beyond my own imagination. Old habits die hard it seems. Here I am many years later, still drawing with ink, about anything that catches my imagination, thankfully, not on anything anymore. page icon-01 Below is a short film by Cro + Kow that delves into Eliza’s work in the studio. Conversations with Creators: designer Eliza Kesuma from Cro + Kow on Vimeo. page icon-01 Testimonials Keith Wilson – Private Commission “Very skilled and professional work. Eliza was quick to understand my requirements and produced a high quality bespoke product exactly as I had envisioned it. Highly recommended.” Dale Gibson of EDINBURGH PALETTE – Wallpaper Commission “Moody Monday’s originality and attention to detail always ensures an exceptionally high quality product.” Beth L – Textiles Printing Level 1 & 2 (TP1 & TP2) “This course was a real blessing when I was feeling a bit lost in my own practice by giving me the chance to learn a new skill and see the possibilities this opens up. Eliza is a very energetic warm course leader, she encourages everyone to experiment and provides a thorough foundation of the practical skills on which you build throughout the weeks. I’ve left this feeling more confident and keen to pursue screen printing. Definitely recommend!!” Megan L – Textile Printing Level 1 (TP1) “The textile printing course with Eliza at Moody Monday was fantastic. I’ve learnt so much & to end with being able to print our own designs was a real highlight. I’d highly recommend this course for anyone interested in printing. Eliza is knowledgable, fun & a supportive & engaging teacher. She also has a steady supply of tea & biscuits!” Gaya KH – Print Your Own Silk Scarf “I took a one day class with Eliza on silk screen printing, and enjoyed it a lot! It was extremely well organised both ahead of time and at the duration of the course. Eliza is very knowledgeable and provided with plenty of examples of prints supported with reference materials for own research. I was very pleased with the outcome, and it actually exceeded my expectations, and now I am a happy owner of self painted a very unique silk scarf. In addition, it was a relaxed and cozy environment with lots of hot tea and biscuits to keep us warm on a rainy day. I will ideally be looking for a longer course sessions to learn more about the techniques, colour mixing, as there is plenty to learn. Many thanks for a great class, Moody Monday! Highly recommend for anyone interested in silk screen printing.” Charlotte – Textile Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Last year, Eliza’s level 1 textiles printmaking course and thoroughly enjoyed. Beforehand, the idea of screen printing seemed scary and beyond my ability but Eliza made it so much fun and easy to understand by demonstrating and having us follow all the steps to producing prints. It is a brilliant course and I would recommend it to anyone. Recently, I bought 3 of Eliza’s handmade masks – they fit amazingly, are very breathable and MOST IMPORTANTLY have stopped my glasses steaming up when outside!! Thanks so much Eliza!! 🥳” Ally – Customer “I bought designer coasters from Moody Monday. The quality and design were top notch. I visited Moody Monday at Out Of The Blue Abbeymount Studios and she seemed very down to earth but also very professional and I would definitely recommend purchasing from Moody Monday.” Tania – Customer “These are fab quality face masks! I particularly love the overhead loop ones as they are easy to wear with glasses and even a winter hat. I feel they don’t restrain my breathing too. With the special 3FOR2 offer, I got myself enough masks to fit my various outfits, moods and even got one for special occasions! Do get your local and stylish mask from Moody Monday. You won’t regret it.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Great course, I’ve been looking for one for so long and I’m so glad I found Moody Monday and Eliza.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Eliza is a great tutor and I have discovered a love for the medium. Great course!” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Thanks for the experience and I’m considering level 2!” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “I enjoyed the hands-on style of learning and a very in depth explanation of printing processes. I cannot think of anything I would change.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “I enjoy the freedom of the course. The sense that you gain confidence from the equipment and process from an early stage then can adapt it to your own ideas. Eliza is loads of fun and really supportive.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “I really enjoyed discovering painting on the screen and having the chance to experiment with this technique. Also I loved making something completely by hand, right from original drawings to finished printed textile. I found it really rewarding gaining knowledge of the printing process and creating a design I wouldn’t have otherwise thought of if it weren’t for the course.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “Its a practical course so there was a balance between learning through making and listening to Eliza. It was energetic and I didn’t feel like I was being inundated with a ton of information.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “All subjects were explained thoroughly and it was great to get an overview of all aspects of the process from the drawing stages to mixing dyes to finishing the printed fabrics. ” Anonymous – Print Your Own Silk Scarf “Was a good balance between doing your own design and making something manageable within the time/persons abilities. Could do with being a bit longer (maybe an extra hour).” Anonymous – Print Your Own Silk Scarf “Eliza is very supportive and knowledgeable. Really good at helping to come up with something that is your own and manageable.” It all started with the little sketches and poems on the wall, where my bed was up against in Jakarta, Indonesia, which I regularly visited with a biro. I would draw around the cracks and any peeling paint on that wall, refusing for it to be repainted. It all started with the exciting and inquisitive union of a misplaced pair of scissors and the innocent green t-shirt I was wearing at the time, as a child. Years later, my mum then decided to get me a set of rapidograph pens as my choice of ‘creative weapon’, possibly to keep me away from misplaced scissors. So, I carried on in my teens where I would draw on pretty much anything, even on my friends at school. I would then daydream during geography while I gleefully sketch away on my textbooks, table, and bags, with this wonderful gift. Eliza in studio Photo credit: Cro & Kow, 2021 I’m Eliza, a printed textiles designer and maker, specializing in meticulously crafted hand-printed wallpaper and fabrics and the founder of Moody Monday. I started the design studio and business in early 2011, after receiving my first wallpaper commission from a design-boutique in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Following the widespread acclaim the work garnered through various exhibitions since, I then established Moody Monday in 2014. After graduating with a degree in Design for Textiles from Heriot-Watt University in 2006, I undertook numerous freelance projects and work experience opportunities with notable design companies. I joined a major interiors company, as part of their communication and design team in 2008, and then decided to follow my dream and set-up on my own in 2011. Eliza in studio looking through a wallpaper sample book. Photo credit: Cro & Kow, 2021 I have always seen the things around me from a different lens. Little did I know that I would embark on a career as a printed textiles designer as an adult. To me, a wall is never just ‘a wall’, a piece of fabric, furniture, right to an unassuming piece of trash is never just that, they are a world of visual possibilities, a treasure trove of delights! I love making the connections between objects and subjects that are unconventionally meant for each other and see what new wonders would exist in the world from that exploration, like an alchemist. Challenging what ‘beauty’ really means in relation to the chosen subject matter and how it resonates with the eye of the beholder. Being a visual alchemist through my designs and craft gives me a sense of excitement, fulfillment and connection to the wider world beyond my own imagination. Old habits die hard it seems. Here I am many years later, still drawing with ink, about anything that catches my imagination, thankfully, not on anything anymore. page icon-01 Below is a short film by Cro + Kow that delves into Eliza’s work in the studio. Conversations with Creators: designer Eliza Kesuma from Cro + Kow on Vimeo. page icon-01 Testimonials Keith Wilson – Private Commission “Very skilled and professional work. Eliza was quick to understand my requirements and produced a high quality bespoke product exactly as I had envisioned it. Highly recommended.” Dale Gibson of EDINBURGH PALETTE – Wallpaper Commission “Moody Monday’s originality and attention to detail always ensures an exceptionally high quality product.” Beth L – Textiles Printing Level 1 & 2 (TP1 & TP2) “This course was a real blessing when I was feeling a bit lost in my own practice by giving me the chance to learn a new skill and see the possibilities this opens up. Eliza is a very energetic warm course leader, she encourages everyone to experiment and provides a thorough foundation of the practical skills on which you build throughout the weeks. I’ve left this feeling more confident and keen to pursue screen printing. Definitely recommend!!” Megan L – Textile Printing Level 1 (TP1) “The textile printing course with Eliza at Moody Monday was fantastic. I’ve learnt so much & to end with being able to print our own designs was a real highlight. I’d highly recommend this course for anyone interested in printing. Eliza is knowledgable, fun & a supportive & engaging teacher. She also has a steady supply of tea & biscuits!” Gaya KH – Print Your Own Silk Scarf “I took a one day class with Eliza on silk screen printing, and enjoyed it a lot! It was extremely well organised both ahead of time and at the duration of the course. Eliza is very knowledgeable and provided with plenty of examples of prints supported with reference materials for own research. I was very pleased with the outcome, and it actually exceeded my expectations, and now I am a happy owner of self painted a very unique silk scarf. In addition, it was a relaxed and cozy environment with lots of hot tea and biscuits to keep us warm on a rainy day. I will ideally be looking for a longer course sessions to learn more about the techniques, colour mixing, as there is plenty to learn. Many thanks for a great class, Moody Monday! Highly recommend for anyone interested in silk screen printing.” Charlotte – Textile Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Last year, Eliza’s level 1 textiles printmaking course and thoroughly enjoyed. Beforehand, the idea of screen printing seemed scary and beyond my ability but Eliza made it so much fun and easy to understand by demonstrating and having us follow all the steps to producing prints. It is a brilliant course and I would recommend it to anyone. Recently, I bought 3 of Eliza’s handmade masks – they fit amazingly, are very breathable and MOST IMPORTANTLY have stopped my glasses steaming up when outside!! Thanks so much Eliza!! 🥳” Ally – Customer “I bought designer coasters from Moody Monday. The quality and design were top notch. I visited Moody Monday at Out Of The Blue Abbeymount Studios and she seemed very down to earth but also very professional and I would definitely recommend purchasing from Moody Monday.” Tania – Customer “These are fab quality face masks! I particularly love the overhead loop ones as they are easy to wear with glasses and even a winter hat. I feel they don’t restrain my breathing too. With the special 3FOR2 offer, I got myself enough masks to fit my various outfits, moods and even got one for special occasions! Do get your local and stylish mask from Moody Monday. You won’t regret it.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Great course, I’ve been looking for one for so long and I’m so glad I found Moody Monday and Eliza.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Eliza is a great tutor and I have discovered a love for the medium. Great course!” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “Thanks for the experience and I’m considering level 2!” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) “I enjoyed the hands-on style of learning and a very in depth explanation of printing processes. I cannot think of anything I would change.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “I enjoy the freedom of the course. The sense that you gain confidence from the equipment and process from an early stage then can adapt it to your own ideas. Eliza is loads of fun and really supportive.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “I really enjoyed discovering painting on the screen and having the chance to experiment with this technique. Also I loved making something completely by hand, right from original drawings to finished printed textile. I found it really rewarding gaining knowledge of the printing process and creating a design I wouldn’t have otherwise thought of if it weren’t for the course.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “Its a practical course so there was a balance between learning through making and listening to Eliza. It was energetic and I didn’t feel like I was being inundated with a ton of information.” Anonymous – Textiles Printing Level 2 (TP2) “All subjects were explained thoroughly and it was great to get an overview of all aspects of the process from the drawing stages to mixing dyes to finishing the printed fabrics. ” Anonymous – Print Your Own Silk Scarf “Was a good balance between doing your own design and making something manageable within the time/persons abilities. Could do with being a bit longer (maybe an extra hour).” Anonymous – Print Your Own Silk Scarf “Eliza is very supportive and knowledgeable. Really good at helping to come up with something that is your own and manageable.”

Standout Programmes

standout programmes

London

Penny started her career as a corporate lawyer at City firm Freshfields. On a career break she became involved as a volunteer in her local prison which led her to train as a tutor with Prison Fellowship and lead the restorative justice based Sycamore Tree programme in HMP Wandsworth for 12 years. She was involved in rolling out Sycamore Tree in HMP Bronzefield and HMP Pentonville and also has experience of tutoring the course with people in prison long term. Penny was a Trustee of Prison Fellowship for several years and acted as Interim CEO in 2015. Penny has also volunteered with the Prison Reform Trust, supporting work around mental health and criminal justice issues. She has a Masters degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from King’s College London and believes in second chances and releasing potential. Andy Bater, Head of Operations Andy joined the StandOut team in October 2022 from a community organisation based in Holborn. With a background in project and operations management working with various large corporate organisations, he brings his breadth of experience and knowledge to StandOut. Despite his career achievements, Andy would much rather talk about his time being a mature student in Canada, starting a wellbeing and employment social enterprise and especially about rugby, boxing and the Andrew Kaufman book 'All My Friends are Superheroes’. Rich McStraw, Fundraising Manager Rich joined us in April 2022 from Clinks, the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. He spent the last three years as Clinks’ Fundraising Officer, and prior to this worked as a freelance fundraiser and sales manager for renewable heating systems. He has previous experience of fundraising regulation and compliance, sales and marketing, and developing training programmes. Louise Harbert, Communications Officer Louise is passionate about supporting people with lived experience to share their stories. Before joining the StandOut team, she worked for a health charity to amplify the voices of volunteers and shine a light on health inequalities. A strong believer in social justice, Louise is determined to change the narrative around prison leavers, and is excited to contribute to StandOut’s development and growth as our first full-time comms officer. Alex Rose, Coaching Manager Alex joined the team in April 2018 from Prospects where he was a National Careers Service advisor. Previously he worked as a behaviour change manager and an achievement coach working on gang prevention and exit programmes. Alex is passionate about helping people who have been in prison back into work and recently completed his OCR Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance & Development. Amrit Hunjan, Lead Coach HMP Wandsworth Amrit joined the StandOut team in September 2019 having previously worked as part of a council multi-disciplinary team working collectively to improve the well-being, participation and attainment of young people in mainstream education. Amrit connected with StandOut whilst volunteering with the youth mentoring service Trailblazers at HMP Wandsworth and she is passionate about using a relational approach to build confidence and unlock potential. Amy Young, StandOut Coach HMP Wandsworth Amy joined StandOut in November 2022 after completing an English Literature degree at KCL. During and following her degree she voluntarily set up Shakespeare and poetry workshops in HMP Brixton, believing in the power of arts in Criminal Justice. She found she facilitated enlightening and illuminating conversations, using literary themes to generate powerful reflections and increased emotional awareness. She looks forward to coaching at Wandsworth and supporting trainees with a holistic approach, offering guidance and practical help post-release. Hannah Jolley, Lead Coach HMP Pentonville Hannah joined StandOut in February 2022. Prior to this, she was Lead Coach on the Spear Programme, supporting young people who face barriers to employment and also coached corporate delegates on various topics. Hannah graduated from Durham University with BA Criminology, and spent time volunteering with vulnerable people in prison at HMP Durham. She is passionate about reducing reoffending rates, through showing that there is hope and are opportunities out there for those leaving prison. Erin Crombie, Lead StandOut Coach Erin discovered StandOut in 2018 whilst completing her Masters in Criminological Research at the University of Cambridge, when she carried out an evaluation of the charity for her dissertation. On graduating, Erin joined the education department in HMP Pentonville as a Student Support Worker, whilst maintaining contact with StandOut in a voluntary capacity. She joined StandOut at the beginning of 2020 and is now in a new role leading our expansion to a third prison. Erin’s favourite thing about working for StandOut is seeing the trainees’ confidence grow over the duration of the Phase 1 course and getting to celebrate their achievements. Louisa Laven, Lead Community Coach Louisa joined the StandOut team in November 2020. Prior to this she was on the Unlocked Graduates Programme, working as a frontline prison officer for two years while completing a Masters in MSc Leadership and Custodial Environments. Louisa loved the relational and support aspect of the officer role, but wanted to move into the charity sector and focus on the critical resettlement period after prison. She is enthusiastic about helping people leaving prison to get back on their feet and build towards a positive future. Iona Warren, Community Coach Iona joined the StandOut team in September 2022 after spending two years as a prison officer on the Unlocked Graduates programme. Whilst working in a women's prison, she completed a Masters in Applied Custodial Leadership, writing a dissertation on the women's experience of trauma informed practice in their establishment. She loved building relationships with the women on her landing, and relished the opportunity to support them whilst in custody. She is particularly excited to now be working with those transitioning into the community, and is passionate and motivated to see them thrive. StandOut Trustees Joe Froud, Chair Joe is the co-founder of Paloma Capital LLP, a London based real estate private equity business that was established in 2015. Paloma raises equity from foundations and endowments, pensions funds and family offices and invests in UK commercial real estate projects. Prior to this he was the founder and Managing Partner of Columbus Capital Management LLP, a real estate private equity joint venture that he established with Schroders plc in 2008. Joe is married with four children and lives in West London. Liz Delacave, Trustee Liz Delacave is a leadership consultant, experienced in training leaders, developing teams and coaching individuals to excel. She studied Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, worked in Citibank’s global commercial and investment banks, becoming chief of staff for Citibank’s European Private Bank. While Divisional Finance Director of a multinational engineering company, she was responsible for managing a global change programme. As a Non-Executive Director, she has helped turn around an underperforming NHS Foundation Trust hospital in East Anglia. Liz has advised a number of charities, including the International Federation of the Red Cross in Geneva and Prison Fellowship. Marion Peters, Trustee Marion Peters studied English Literature at Reading University before joining the Post Office fast track graduate management scheme. After 4 years in marketing and development roles Marion entered the charitable sector, working for international and small local charities in a generalist capacity. Marion has led client service teams, HR departments and spearheaded major fundraising projects and most recently worked as CEO of a heritage almshouse. Since stepping down from this role, Marion has continued to offer her operational and organisational skills to not for profit organisations on a voluntary basis. Passionately committed to the Justice System, Marion has been a volunteer within Her Majesty’s Court Services for over 20 years and is a great believer that where we have come from does not determine who we are. Joseph Ewing, Trustee Joseph studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University, has worked in a range of research, campaigning and public affairs roles - including three and a half years in public affairs at Cancer Research UK - and now works in policy at the Academy of Medical Sciences. His work includes policy development, advocacy and strategy. He became a trustee in April 2019 and is still inspired by StandOut’s belief in people. StandOut Consultants Jo Fellows, Programme and Coaching Consultant, Co Founder Jo's background is in group facilitation and project management and she has extensive experience leading employability services for those with additional barriers to employment. Her experience includes 4 years working with the award winning Spear course, partnering with IBM through her work with City Gateway and designing a 1-1 service for those leaving custody or care. Jo is passionate about equipping people coming up for release with the tools, skills and confidence to step into sustainable and fulfilling work. Jo has a Postgraduate Diploma in Voluntary Sector Management from CASS Business School. Jo co-founded StandOut with Penny and now supports StandOut as a consultant bringing her expertise in programme design and coaching skills.

Code Red The Empowerment Project

code red the empowerment project

London

The founder, Calvin E J Wilson LLM (LSE), is a Barrister who has a longstanding interest in educating students, young adults, and their parents on the workings of the criminal justice system. The Empowerment Project Qualifications and Studies Barrister at Law, Inns of Court, School of Law, United Kingdom Attorney at Law Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago Senior Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service, United Kingdom Banker, Bank of Commerce, Trinidad and Tobago Master of Laws (Commercial) London School of Economics Bachelor of Laws University of London The Empowerment Project Experience Post graduate education and training in the law, with valuable experience on the frontline of the Criminal Justice System including almost eight years prosecution experience at the Crown Prosecution Service and the Criminal Courts, and operational experience with advising Teams at New Scotland Yard. Devised and successfully delivered this series of workshops and has conducted mentoring, motivational speaking and awareness raising sessions at Youth Clubs and Community Centres around London. Direct contacts with officers of the Met Police at ranks of Constable, Sergeant, and Inspector. Guidance and mentoring experience with black young adults. The Empowerment Project Skills Strong professional, administrative, managerial, and creative skills. Resolute adherence to good governance, accounting and auditing best practices. Devising and implementing new and improved working arrangements and innovative projects. Unique skill set that is critical to the effective leadership and delivery of the objectives of Code Red Empowerment. Established Consulting firm Calvin Wilson and Associates, which offers strategic and public affairs advice to governments and the private sector globally, on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism issues, and on preventing trans-national criminal gangs from preying on young people. Founded The Empowerment Project The Empowerment Project Books Author of the book “Voices from Violence. A Woman’s Journey to Self-Healing” which is presented to audiences in the Readers Theatre format by CODE RED Ensemble, as an advocacy vehicle to empower young girls and women and to sensitise boys and men in order to reduce or eliminate the level of violence globally. Desilu Banton desilu banton I was born in Dulwich Hospital, East Dulwich Grove,SE22 3PT, on 11th December 1961. I began my life in a house at 102 Railton Road, Herne Hill,SE24 OET, on the ‘Front Line’ of ‘Brixton’, London. What I remember most of my childhood is drawing, drawing all the time, every opportunity. My father loved music and loved to dance. We would dance together. My mother designed clothes and was a dressmaker and cake baker. My parents had arrived in England in 1954 from Jamaica and lived in the Brixton area. They lived on Concannon Road from around 1955 and moved to Railton Road in 1959 after they had wed at the church at Santley Street, around the corner of Concannon Road. Today I live by my painting and continue in my mothers’ and fathers’ legacy as a creator. I am open to producing works of art by commission. painting Painting is expression, a way of me talking with everybody else about how I feel, like a bluesman would play his blues. The whole thing is about feeling. Painting is blues. I paint those feelings that are from inside my head, from inside my soul. The spiritual part of all this is the heritage, the thing that comes from my ancestors, the ingredients that everybody talks about when they talk about the past, where we all come from, which is DNA, the genes. What I am doing is recording the memory that comes to me from nature, along with the music that came from West Africa and the Atlantic experience, all of it, and what I do then is give it form, give it some skin, textures and colours, the whole thing is like an umbilical cord that has not lost its life force, it is the whole nine yards. Jackie Burton Jackie Burton Born and raised in West Yorkshire, I took a trip to London in 1983 and have remained here since then. I am a black woman, a Christian and a mother. A retired Social Worker, I have a passion for children, young people and their families. Over the last 40 years I have had roles in church including youth leader and Pathfinder club leader as well as teaching in children’s Sabbath school & children’s church. It was my joy, to find the most creative and interesting ways to engage children and young people with so many varied learning styles. Over the last 12 years of my career I was a Team Leader for a local authority Fostering Service; having responsibility for facilitating training, assessing foster carers and placing children from diverse and challenging backgrounds with those carers. Life-long learning is part of who I am and I started becoming more interested in paper crafts when my now, 25 year old son was around 3 years old. We started to make cards for every occasion and stopped buying them from the shops. Paper crafts opened the door to so many other crafting pursuits and my love for crafting has only grown since then, from wedding decoration, decoupage & canvas art to knitting & simple sewing, I have done many and various and still do. Nothing pleases me more than sharing my love for something with others, and creative crafts is certainly one of those very many things. I have done this via children’s craft workshops; transforming spaces for Vacation Bible School (VBS); school holiday clubs; card making workshops for children and adults. If it includes crafting, I will consider it. Currently I am involved in a weekly Craft Café project where we are using hobby crafts to support people in our community who may be lonely, socially isolated or feeling low. Sr Josephine Udie MP, MSc, GC HDip, NP Reverend Sister, Steer Right Project Coordinator, Power Coach Expert, Health Care Professional Reverend Sister, Steer Right Project Coordinator, Power Coach Expert, Health Care Professional Sister Josephine is passionate about the dignity of the human person. As a trained Power Coach and Health Care professional, Sister enjoys using her skills to coach, support and empower children and families to become who they are meant to be. Steer Right is a charity for which Sister Josephine is Project Coordinator, uses the strap line Little help Big Difference to highlight the effectiveness of what a small amount of intervention can do. Amari Smith-Foster Amari Smith-Foster I am a mental health advocate and a student counsellor. I am extremely passionate about mental health and well-being. After battling with my own mental health, being sectioned at just 13 and becoming part of the system, I am using those same life experiences to help others overcome. My story, my pain and this rollercoaster of a journey has given me great insight to help others and make a change. Me speaking up and using my voice, allows so many others, old, young, male, and female to feel heard, to feel seen. Now I am in a position, I have promised myself , it is pivotal that I make a change for the mental health system. My social profiles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/onetap/?next=%2F LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amari-smith-foster-26a68417b/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMHXb5U40E0Zw1B3h4vcJg Please feel free to contact me should there be any issues. Norman Mine Norman Mine Norman Mine is an Italian-born London based multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses visual art, acting and social work. Using autobiographical scenarios as a starting point, Mine's practice expands into fantasy and delusion and in his alter-ego, Dino Desica, an aspiring Italian actor who exists only through a video format, as "performance to camera", becoming an ephemeral simulation of the self. Mine's practice explores the infinite possibilities of the self, the authenticity and the structures of inclusion and exclusion in which it is constructed. For the past three years Mine has run creative workshops co-working with people of different generations, backgrounds, and abilities; developing a specific approach that unsettles the scenario in which participants perform to stimulate creativity and imagination as an opportunity to navigate within. Mine has obtained a Masters Degree in Fine Art at Goldsmith College in 2018. His work has been shown at Performance Istanbul (2021), disORDER Live Collective (2020), Deptford X (2019), The Koppel Project (2019), Platform1 Gallery (2018), Art Night London (2017). He was a recipient of the DYCP grant, Art Council England (2021). In 2022 Mine has founded Norwood JunkAction, an eco-community art project based in Croydon, London. Diana Wilson Diana Wilson Diana Wilson is an Executive and Life Coach professional as well as a Psychodynamic Counsellor, who in parallel, has enjoyed a substantial career in Education and Training and Development across Schools and local Government. Diana is fluidly proficient in a myriad of modalities with a keen focus on Cognitive Behavioural Coaching. She offers leading-edge, inspirational coaching that stimulates thinking, accelerates transformation, and empowers clients to accomplish their aspirational goals. My social handles: Website: www.dwcoach.co.uk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diana-wilson-564a6941 Richmond Trew Richmond Trew A Professional Trainer/Workshop Facilitator with 25 years’ experience of working in communities and custodial settings nationally and internationally. He is also a recording & performing artist fronting the collective Abstract Word and currently has Publishing & Production contracts with (Peer Music LTD-MAP Music). Richmond also leads a group of free-lance Arts Practioners under the name of Journeyman Arts (Using the Arts to share & pass on Knowledge). He also Runs 492 Korna Klub next generation Ltd that runs live improvised drama weekly on Galaxy Radio.

Musiversity

musiversity

Southampton

Musiversity aims to provide aspiring musicians from all over the world with the very best online video music lessons and courses. By bringing together music students with some of the world’s best music teachers we aim to provide musicians with a single platform for all their music learning needs. In order to use the Musiversity platform, whether for accessing courses, finding teachers, or selling your own courses and services as a teacher, you must agree to the terms of use as set out below. Contents: 1. What is Musiversity? 2. User Accounts 3. Accessing Courses 4. Payments & Refunds 5. Content & Behaviour 6. Copyright and Ownership 7. Becoming a Musiversity Teacher 8. All Access Subscription 9. Musiversity’s Rights 10. Legal Terms & Conditions 1. What is Musiversity? Musiversity is an online music teacher directory and video course platform where music teachers advertise their teaching services, and can upload and compile video courses, and then sell them through our marketplace. Users can browse the courses on our marketplace, or be sent directly to specific music courses on our site through direct links, and then purchase courses to learn from. Purchased courses can be accessed from within the Musiversity platform, so that users can view the video content on any device from any location. Users can also find music teachers, whether for local in-person lessons, or live online video lessons, and contact teachers in order to arrange these. 2. User Accounts Users can browse our website and marketplace without creating an account or logging into the platform, but for all other activities on Musiversity, including purchasing courses, accessing courses, and messaging teachers, users must first create a user account and be logged in to the platform. Creating a Musiversity account is free, and only requires a valid name and email address to be given, along with a password. Musiversity accounts are unique and individual, and must not be shared with other users. Account login details should be kept confidential and not shared with anyone. All accounts on Musiversity must be registered to a person over the age of 18. If acting on behalf of a child, then a parent or guardian must be the one who creates the account. In creating a Musiversity account, you are agreeing to the terms set out in this document. Accounts can be terminated at anytime from within your account profile. You will lose access to any courses you have purchased once your account is terminated. 3. Accessing Courses When a teacher creates and lists a course on the Musiversity platform, they are providing Musiversity with a licence to offer access to their course to our users. When a user accesses a course through our platform (whether it’s a paid or free course) Musiversity is granting that user a licence to access the course, and course materials. The user does not own the course, or course materials, in any way, and has no permission to sell the course materials, or access to them to any other person. Only the account holder may access the courses they have been granted a licence for. Most of the courses on Musiversity require payment to be granted access, but some are offered for free. In either case, once you have been granted access to a course, you will continue to have access to that course for the duration of your account with Musiversity, except in cases where, for legal reasons or otherwise, we are forced to remove a course from our platform for violating our terms. You may not reproduce, copy, re-sell, illegally download, or in any other way provide access to courses to anyone other than the account holder. 4. Payments & Refunds To be granted access to paid courses on Musiversity payments must be made through our online checkout. Musiversity uses Stripe to handle all payments. Payments are made in accordance with the prices set out on the course details page for each course, and must be paid in full before being granted access. We accept payments in the following currencies: USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP. Once payment had been made you will have lifetime access to the course as long as your account remains active. If you’re not happy with your purchase, you may request a refund within 30 days of purchase, provided you have NOT completed more than 50% of the course in question, by emailing Musiversity directly with your refund request. If a refund request is made within the 30 day refund period AND your student course progress record shows that you have completed less then half of the course, the payment will be refunded in full to the card it was made on. In cases where refunds are given, access to the refunded course will be revoked. If a request is made outside of the 30 day refund period, or your record shows that you've viewed/completed more than 50% of the course, then no refund will given. Payments for our All-Access Subscription are non-refundable (see section 8 below). 5. Content & Behaviour All video content uploaded to Musiversity is the responsibility of the uploader and must adhere to our terms as set out on our Teacher Terms document. Any content that is found to be in breach of those terms will be removed from the platform, and the account may be closed or blocked. All users are responsible for any content that they create on the Musiversity platform, including their profile information, any reviews they leave for courses, messages they send through the platform, and any comments they leave on courses or blog posts. Any user who is found to be posting offensive, illegal, or inappropriate material will have the content removed, and will risk their account being blocked or deleted. 6. Copyright & Ownership All videos, and other content, uploaded to Musiversity remain the intellectual property of the creator of the content, and all copyrights are retained by the creator of the content. Musiversity does not own any of the content uploaded by our teachers. However, by uploading content to our platform you are authorising Musiversity to share this content with anyone, distribute it and promote it on any of our marketing channels, as well as giving us the right to modify and edit content as we see fit, for marketing or promotional purposes. 7. Becoming a Musiversity teacher If you are a music teacher or an experienced musician with knowledge to share, we invite you to join the team of Musiversity teachers, and create, upload, compile, and sell your course, or courses through our platform. You can also just list your teaching services on our directory, without needing to create and/or sell online courses. In order to become a Musiversity teacher you must agree to the terms set out in our Teacher Terms document. 8. All-Access Subscription (pilot scheme) We are currently in the process of setting up and testing a pilot scheme of a new All-Access subscription to Musiversity. This subscription will offer full, unlimited access to all the courses and content on the Musiversity platform for a single monthly subscription fee, including all current and future courses. Subscription payments will be taken monthly, and access to the Musiversity content will be available for the duration of an active subscription. Subscriptions can be cancelled at anytime from within your Musiversity account, and cancelled subscriptions will remain active until the end of the most recent billing period, when they will then be terminated. Once a subscription has been terminated, you will no longer have access to courses on the platform (except any courses you had purchased prior to creating your subscription). As this is a subscription service, and payment is made for the access to our platform, subscription payments are non-refundable. There are no refunds, full or partial, for cancelled subscriptions (expect where required by applicable laws). 9. Musiversity’s Rights Musiversity owns the Musiversity platform and service, including all related web properties and domains, social media accounts, and other accounts associated with the platform. Musiversity owns all content on our website that is created and posted by us, including the general website content, the legal terms and conditions, blog posts and courses which are created by Musiversity, and any other content of which Musiversity is the creator. Musiversity owns the rights to it’s logo, name, and other trademarks. You, as a user with or without an account, may not use our logo without our prior written permission. You may not download, copy, duplicate, or in any other way share our content without prior written permission. 10. 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Springboard4education (Uk)

springboard4education (uk)

London

Last but not least, attending a UK university means you’ll be able to make connections and develop a high-quality network that can prove very useful when the time comes to look for a job. Besides, the UK is a multicultural society, and as such, you’ll easily be able to meet friends for life. Education Systems in the UK The UK education system can be divided into four distinct levels, and the national curriculum is organised into ‘’key stages’’: Primary education: Students will attend between ages five and age 11 and undertake key stage 1 and 2 with compulsory subjects and tests to assess their English and Maths skills Secondary education: Students will typically be between 11 and 16 years of age, undertake key stages 3 and 4 and work towards taking their GCSE’s. Further education: Students who have completed their secondary education and wish to gain access to university or college must complete further education. They’ll have to obtain qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC's, or other qualifications based on the type of curriculum they wish to pursue. Higher education: With over 33% of British people entering the higher education level every year, the competition is fierce. A-Levels are the main criteria to get into university. However, there are some entry pathways, such as enrolling for an Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) course. If you’re an international student, you‘ll need to complete the equivalent to the UK’s further education. Note that all four regions of the UK, including Northern Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland, have their own forms of education systems. The main difference pertains to primary and secondary education, where each region has its own qualifications. Higher Education Higher education in the UK offers students multiple options ranging from bachelors and masters to doctoral degrees. As an international student, you can apply for pathway programme in order to improve your English skills while accessing foundation courses to consolidate your basic knowledge in some specific areas before enrolling for university. This will ensure you acquire both the English and academic qualifications you need to get access to better universities. Note that both universities and private institutions offer pathway programs. Undergraduate courses Undergraduate courses are a great way for students to transition to the university level after high-school. Indeed, undertaking an undergraduate course in the UK will provide you with a first-degree level (Bachelor) while allowing you to explore different subjects and better define your preferences. To help you understand the different types of programs you can choose from, we’ve added a table below. Postgraduate studies Postgraduate courses allow students to obtain a postgraduate diploma, a professional degree, a master’s degree, or a doctorate and usually require having a first degree to enter (Bachelor). More specifically, there are four main types of postgraduate degrees: Taught courses: Master’s degrees or postgraduate diplomas Research degrees: PhDs, DPhils, integrated PhDs, and professional doctorates Conversion courses: Certificates and diplomas based on crash courses designed to get you up to speed on a subject you haven’t studied before Professional qualifications: Practical training to enter a specific profession To help you understand the different types of programs you can choose from, we’ve added a table below. Tuition Fees Tuition fees will greatly vary depending on your location, the institution you’re studying at, the study level, the program, and the duration of the program. Normally, the tuition fees range from 10,000GBP to 20000GBP+ per year, depend on the university or college you are going to attend. Students life in the UK The UK includes four different countries, including England, Scotland, North Ireland, and Wales, and is home to 66.65 million inhabitants. A few general facts you should be familiar with when enrolling for a British university: British people like law and order Respect and politeness are expected Punctuality is important Universities and college campuses are non-smoking zones Although the UK is usually safe, travel in a group at night, lock your doors, and avoid leaving your valuables in plain sight Accommodation There are a few different types of accommodation options available when it comes to accommodation for international students depending on your location, your budget, and whether or not your university features halls of residence: Halls of residence Finding accommodation will most likely be one of the first obstacles to tackle as an international student. One of the most popular options for a foreign student who starts the first year of study in the UK is to stay in a hall of residence. Halls of residence are buildings offering small single or shared flats usually provided by universities or colleges to accommodate students. Living in a hall of residence is an excellent way to meet other students as they feature common facilities and communal areas such as canteens, pool tables, or bars. This option is usually cheaper than renting a flat or a house. Private Flats or Houses While choosing to live in a flat or a house is more costly than staying in a hall of residence, this option allows for flexibility as you’ll be able to choose the location you live in. However, choosing to live by yourself might make meeting new people more challenging. According to a study led by the World University Ranking in 2020, the average student rent is £126 per week on average, and the average annual rent cost is £4,914. Note that around 70% of rents include bills. Shared flats Some websites, such as studentspareroom.co.uk or room.go.uk , allow students to research shared houses and shared flat options. Less expensive than renting a private flat, this option will also allow you to meet other people (may they be students or not). It also means you won’t have to consistently stay on the college or university premises. Public Transport The UK is well connected through different types of transport: Trains: Most cities and towns in the UK have a train station. You can plan your journey and book your tickets on thetrainline.com . As a full-time international student under the age of 25, you are eligible for a 30% discounted pass . Coaches: Coaches are a great option if you’re planning to explore the UK as these large buses are designed for long journeys. Buses: Buses are the cheapest way to travel around and are very popular among students. You can use the app city mapper to plan your journey. You can find tickets based on your destination here . Underground: Whether you’re studying in London or just exploring for a couple of days, you’ll most likely use ‘’the tube’’ to travel around. As an international student under the age of 25, you can apply for the 18+ student Oyster card , which will give you access to a 30% discount on fares. Social Life Two great ways to immerse yourself into the UK culture and embrace the local way of life is to learn English and join student clubs or societies. Some campuses, including Loughborough University, Lancaster, or Liverpool Hope, offer great facilities such as spas, gyms, shops, bars, and clubs, which can help you meet other students. The towns and campuses brim with bars, restaurants, and clubs welcoming countless students every night. Going out on the weekends is an integral part of the UK way of life and is a widespread activity among students. Note that, if you’re invited to a house party or for dinner, you’ll be expected to bring something along (dessert if it’s a dinner, for instance, or a drink if it’s a party). Note that the pub culture is embedded in the UK way of life as it’s a way for people to relax and socialise. Although the country is multicultural and international cuisines are an integral part of the UK food scene, Britons have a few specialties you might want to try on a day out with friends. Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Shepherd’s pie or steak & kidney pudding are some of the British favourites to try. Last but not least, the local sense of humour might surprise you. Indeed, Brits use sarcasm and irony a lot (famous British sense of humour) so make sure you don’t take things to the first degree as they’ll often be teasing you. You can deleted it The UK student visa Cost of Visa The fee for the Tier 4 General Visa is £348. In addition to the general visa fee, you’ll have to pay for the healthcare surcharge up to £470 a year, depending on your location, home country, and the type, of course, you choose to enroll in. The fees for the Short-term Student Visa range currently between £97 for visas up to 6 months and £186 for visas up to 11 months. Healthcare As a Tier 4 student visa holder who is studying in the UK for six months or longer, you will have access to the NHS (the British Healthcare System). If you’re not eligible via your visa, you will need to look into private insurance. Note: For students who apply with SpringBoard4Education in any countries, we help you prepare the necessary documents for your student visa application, as well as other steps in the process, completely free of charge. Work opportunities International students who hold a Tier 4 student visa are allowed to work part-time while studying in the UK. Let’s take a look at the working rights before diving into working options. Working rights If you hold a Tier 4 visa issued for full-time degree-level studies, you’ll be allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week and full-time during vacations or summer holidays. Your institutions must be listed on the official UKVI Sponsor list and the list of “recognised bodies .” Note that you’re not allowed to work, may it be work placement or work experience, on a Short-term Student Visa. Reinstatement of the two-year post-study work visa In 2019, the UK government announced the reinstatement of the two-year post-study work visa ( Graduate Route ) for international students studying in the UK, starting from September 2020. This will allow international students enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree to be able to work in the UK for up to two years after completing their master’s degree and up to three years after completing their Ph.D. There will be no restrictions regarding the type of work that can be performed by former international students. Sponsorship For international students who wish to find long term work in the UK (up to 5 years), the Tier 2 Visa is the best option. To be eligible for this visa, the first step will be to find an employer who is a licensed sponsor and is willing to hire you. They must also demonstrate that they’ve advertised the role but couldn’t fill it. You’ll find more information on this visa here . Opportunities Working part-time while studying can be a great way to help fund the cost related to your study. It can also be an excellent way for students to develop their work experience and critical employability skills and ultimately increase your chances of being offered a job at the end of your studies. Popular part-time jobs for international students include: Server Bartender Student Ambassador Admin jobs Animal Caretaker Childminder Tutor Retail assistant Customer Service

Act Fast Nl

act fast nl

Scunthorpe

Act Fast is a well-established Independent School near Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire. Act Fast has grown organically as the need for a high standard of provision has emerged and developed. The premise of Act Fast’s provision is that we are promoting the value of education to previously disaffected young people. what we do We operate a bespoke curriculum at Act Fast, which is both written and delivered by in house staff and is in line with the DfE Independent Schools Standards. We overtly deliver lessons in the following subject areas: Maths up to Functional Skills level 2 standard English up to Functional Skills level 2 standard Motor Vehicle Technology with the Institute of the Motor Industry up to level 2 standard PSHE (Including RSE) against a verified and recognised scheme Motocross, delivered by qualified and experienced staff Physical Education through a range of on-site and off-site activities. Art/Crafts Music Further to this, lessons in the following subject areas are delivered as embedded features of the timetabled lessons. Human and Social Understanding Aesthetic and Creative Scientific Technological British Values Our learners know if they work hard, they are awarded by riding the motorcycles here at Act Fast. This has proven to be successful, helping young adults to achieve their qualifications and have a positive attitude towards learning. Curriculum Act Fast has made a commitment to give every young person who is capable of the opportunity to reintegrate and to take a range of exams. For those subjects that Act Fast does not currently deliver, as we develop learners opportunities will increase. We are an accredited exam centre through OCR, NCFE, ABC, D of E, and when required will extend this to meet the needs of our learners. Our curriculum also enables and encourages learners to develop their interests and talents. We have a number of students here who have found their passion for music, learning how to play the guitar, as well as a large number of young, talented motorbike riders who love learning about riding, fixing and maintaining the bikes. It’s important to us to support our learners in keeping them physically and mentally healthy. We have access to: Mental Health Champions, outreach support and therapeutic counselling services, available to all our learners. We have regular sports activities within our timetable to encourage physical exercise, as well as access to local gyms and leisure centres. These activities help to prepare young people to access their community in adulthood. Hidden Curriculum Act Fast’s curriculum, throughout the range of its delivery, is heavily invested in the “Hidden Curriculum”. The Hidden Curriculum argument is that the most valuable lessons our young people receive here are to arrive on time, respect authority, follow instructions, keep regard for safety, take responsibility for their actions, behave in an acceptable standard, liaise with other people respectfully, and respect other people’s personal choices, encouraging equality and diversity. Other ways in which we promote equality and diversity include: Challenging negative attitudes amongst students. Setting clear rules regarding how people treat each other. Treating all students and staff equally and fairly. Using resources that have multicultural themes. Creating lessons that reflect and promote diversity in the classroom. Making sure that all students have equal access to participation and opportunities. Ensuring that all procedures and policies are non-discriminatory. Making sure that classroom materials never discriminate against anyone. Safeguarding protected characteristics throughout our culture and ethos. All of these things, to a greater extent than formalised subject lessons, will make them responsible, independent, resilient and above all else employable young people once they finish their school career. Act Fast has trained and qualified staff to recognise some of the barriers to learning that students face. These barriers might be due to Adverse Childhood Experiences and with knowledge and understanding of such issues Act Fast staff can help students overcome them to maximise their potentials. Referral, Application and Introduction After a referral is made to Act Fast, we invite a representative from the referring body (usually the Inclusion Officer), the learner and the learner’s parents into Act Fast for a familiarisation visit. During that visit the learner is given a tour of the facility, is introduced to key staff members and receives an explanation of the culture of Act Fast. Learners are given the opportunity to voice any concerns and any questions they have are answered. We set a high expectation on behaviour here, and partly because expectations are high, but also because more established learners mentor new arrivals, new learners very soon fall into compliance with our way of doing things. Act Fast works because our learners buy into the culture. This is the first opportunity that a young person has to involve themselves in how we operate here. Application forms must be completed prior to a young person starting at Act Fast. Once applications are complete, the referring body typically takes a few days (sometimes up to a week) to arrange their transport. Personal data will be stored and processed at this point, and details entered into our MIS system, Arbor. We insist on a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) meeting with stakeholders and the young person present within the first month. This allows any teething troubles to be voiced and solutions to be sought. Further PLP meetings are held regularly, no less frequently than once a term. At those meetings, Act Fast staff will deliver a report detailing the engagement of the young person, levels of educational attainment, attendance, general engagement, and commentary on the likelihood of a reintegration being successful. Reintegration planning must be tailored to suit the needs of the individual. Staff Investment Our staff all take part in quality training including regular CPD sessions and ongoing programmes of accreditation such as SSS online training (recently completed by all staff members). Training needs identified are acted on as soon as practical. The organisation believes and invests in the continuous professional development of its people. Our commitment to CPD is such that every member of staff has received CPD accredited training in the last 12 months. Our qualified teachers ensure pedagogical content methods are in place to deliver high standards of teaching for our young learners. We engage with our staff continuously here and know of the main pressures on them, including managing workload. We aim to support every staff member to help guide them throughout their career at Act Fast. Educational Framework It is our aim to provide an educational framework which is heavily invested in the hidden curriculum. By that, we mean that as well as lessons formalised in Maths and English for example, our young people develop an understanding of: working to a process arriving on time respecting authority abiding by the rules accepting that their first choice may not always be the right choice following instructions not expecting to leave early attending every day These are the skills whereby a young person will be employable post 16. Without these key skills, a young person is unlikely to be able to function in the workplace. We develop the hidden curriculum, embedded in everything we do, in order that our learners gain an understanding of their expectations being matched by the expectations of attendance, compliance and engagement We have a tracking system in place for our core subjects. We also use a “readiness to learn” scale, whereby a learners attitude, engagement, and involvement in their own work is measured. Bespoken When evolving Act Fast into an independent school I was very mindful that Mainstream school had not been a successful outcome for the majority if not all of our learners. It was imperative that we were bespoke and able to meet the needs of all our learners and not just the few. For this reason we created our own curriculum that is more sympathetic to our learners’ needs. Our teachers create an environment that allows our young people to focus on learning. 1:1 support as well as small group teaching (where appropriate) is in place to make teaching more effective, allowing tutors to concentrate on each individual learner’s needs. We believe in student voice here at Act Fast. Our EHCP’s (Educational Health Care plans) allow us to capture our learners’ views. It’s not only in our annual reviews that we give learner’s opportunity to be heard. For example, one young adult suggested we invested in a bigger bike here, so we put arrangements in place and made this happen. We encourage our learners to make their voices heard. Below are some examples of student voice council meetings held at Act Fast and how they shape decisions made at the school. Student Voice Meeting 040322 We have effective arrangements to identify learners who may need early help or are at risk of neglect, abuse, grooming or exploitation. We strongly promote our policies and legislation such as safeguarding, diversity and equality of our staff and learners at Act Fast. Ofsted Report 2022 Best Bits: “Act Fast school is a place where the proprietor and staff go the extra mile to support the pupils who attend. It has a unique vision of how to ‘hook’ pupils back into education, and it is successful in doing so. Act Fast has started to re-engage pupils who have experienced difficulties in their education”. “Parents believe that, finally, a school ‘gets’ their child. The wider curriculum, built around motor-cross, is a distinctive feature of the school. It motivates pupils to attend and to behave well. For those pupils who do not wish to ride the bikes, staff work with them to find alternatives. The proprietor and staff have limitless ambition for what pupils can achieve in their personal development. At the heart of this is a patient, careful building of relationships, and, in many cases, a re-building of trust between the pupil and their experience of education.” “The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a strong understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Recently, the SENCo has started to work with a senior leader to more effectively incorporate pupils’ SEND targets from their education, health and care (EHC) plans into teachers’ planning.” “Leaders have also recently taken action to improve the school’s support for pupils’ reading. For instance, a primary specialist has been appointed with experience of teaching phonics to the weakest readers. The English lead is in the process of building a programme to encourage pupils to read widely and for enjoyment. Leaders’ wider curriculum for pupils’ personal development is, to very large extent, a strength of the school.” “The proprietor’s vision for getting young people who have had difficult experiences of school back into education is impressive. It is backed up by an innovative personal development curriculum, built on a range of activities that take place in the afternoons. These include a variety of motor vehicle-related opportunities, as well as visits out of school to a range of venues. Recently, for instance, pupils have started to be taken to a local engineering firm to participate in a scheme to broaden their career aspirations. Pupils know that there is a plan in place for them to make a suitable next step into further education or training at the end of Year 11.” Improvements: “Leaders’ PSHE curriculum includes reference to the protected characteristics and the school is a respectful community: however, coverage of the protected characteristics in the curriculum strategy is not as detailed as it could be, so pupils’ understanding is not as developed as it could be. Leaders should revisit their curriculum thinking for PSHE so that teaching of the protected characteristics is made more overt.” “The current curriculum is based on a limited set of qualifications in two subjects. For a registered special school, this lacks ambition. As a result, pupils experience a narrow curriculum, including a limited suite of qualifications. Leaders should take action to broaden and deepen their curriculum so that pupils have opportunities to study a wider range of subject content, organised coherently and cumulatively over the entire secondary and post-16 phases; and, for those who are capable, to a higher level of accreditation.” “Leaders have not taken the required action with regard to the statutory guidance for the teaching of RSHE. Consequently, parents have not been made aware of the school’s policy and their parental rights within the policy. Also, the teaching of Inspection report: Act Fast NL Ltd. RSHE is not clearly planned in the school’s curriculum. Leaders should take action to be compliant with the statutory guidance and to ensure that curriculum thinking incorporates structured RSHE teaching.”

Black's Academy

black's academy

London

AQA A level Mathematics 7357 AS level Mathematics 7356 GCSE higher level Mathematics 8300H GCSE foundation level Mathematics 8300F Edexcel A level Mathematics 9MA0 AS level Mathematics 8MA0 GCSE higher level Mathematics 1MA1H GCSE foundation level Mathematics 1MA1F OCR A level Mathematics H240 AS level Mathematics H230 GCSE higher level Mathematics J560 GCSE foundation level Mathematics Other courses IGCSE extended level Mathematics 0580 Scholastic Apititude Test (USA Exam) GED (USA Exam) All other exams Click on any of the above links to obtain free resources Book free diagnostic now blacksacademy symbol Director Peter Fekete Educational consultancy | Curriculum design | Courses for adults | Public speaking | Publications CONTACT a CONTENT OF THE REMOTE LEARNING SYSTEM * US GRADE 6 / UK GCSE GRADE 2–3 1. Addition and subtraction 2. Starting number sequences 3. Further number sequences part I 4. Multiplication to 8 x 8 5. Further number sequences part II 6. Multiplication to 12 x 12 7. Square numbers 8. Positive and negative numbers 9. Sums 10. Shapes and perimiters 11. Measurement and areas 12. Reading information 14. Understanding fractions 15. Decimals 16. Percentages 17. Long multiplication 18. Beginning algebra 19. Beginning probability 20. Beginning geometry 21. Properties of numbers 22. Telling the time 23. Geometry in three dimensions US GRADE 7 / UK GCSE GRADE 4 1. Deeper understanding of number 2. Combinations 3. Long division 4. Operations 5. Practical problems 6. Order and type of numbers 7. Measurement 8. Time and time management 9. Fractions 10. Organising information 11. Ratio and proportion 12. Probability 13. Angles 14. Visual reasoning 15. Bearings 16. Working in two dimensions 17. Working in three dimensions 18. Transformation geometry 19. Continuing algebra US GRADE 8 / UK GCSE GRADE 5–6 1. Patterns and pattern recognition 2. Lines, regions and inequalities 3. Mastering fractions 4. Types of number 5. More about triangles 6. Measurement and computation 7. Proportionality 8. Working with space 9. Indices 10. Further work with ratio 11. Investments 12. Further algebra 13. Quadrilaterals and polygons 14. Speed and displacement 15. Continuing with probability 16. Describing data US GRADE 9 / UK GCSE GRADE 6–7 1. Further proportionality 2. Congruency 3. The tricky aspects of algebra 4. Lines and equations 5. Basic formal algebra 6. Analysis and display of data 7. Graphing functions 8. Dimension and algebra 9. Algebraic fractions 10. Circle theorems 11. Algebraic factors 12. Simultaneous equations 13. Velocity and acceleration 14. Proportionality and scatter 15. Number puzzles US GRADE 10/ UK GCSE GRADE 7–8 1. Transpositions 2. Patterns and pattern recognition 3. Algebraic manipulations 4. Quadratics 5. Surds 6. Linear inequalities 7. Functions 8. Trigonometry 9. Systems of linear equations 10. Further presentation and analysis of data 11. Polynomial functions 12. Algebraic products 13. Finding roots 14. Intersection of lines and curves 15. Indices and index equations US GRADE 11/ UK GCSE GRADE 8–9 1. Completing the square 2. Venn diagrams 3. Coordinate geometry with straight lines 4. Further trigonometry 5. Transformations of curves 6. Modulus 7. Basic vectors 8. Quadratic inequalities 9. The quadratic discriminant 10. Arcs, sectors and segments 11. Circles, curves and lines 12. Probability and Venn diagrams 13. Functions, domains and inverses 14. Trigonometric functions 15. Recurrence relations 16. Further elementary vectors FREE LEGACY RESOURCES Business Studies, Economics, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology Business Studies PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS 1. Management structures and organisations 2. Leadership and management styles 3. Classical theory of motivation 4. Human relations school 5. Management by objectives 6. Workforce planning 7. Recruitment 8. Payment systems MARKETING 1. The economic problem 2. Money and exchange 3. Price determination 4. Determinants of demand 5. Market analysis 6. Marketing and the product life cycle 7. Objectives and marketing EXTERNAL INFLUENCES 1. Stakeholders 2. Business ethics 3. Market conditions 4. Business and the trade cycle 5. Business and technological change 6. Business and inflation 7. Business and exchange rates 8. Business and unemployment ACCOUNTING & FINANCE 1. Cash Flow Management 2. Costs, Profits & Breakeven Analysis 3. Budgeting & Variance Analysis 4. Sources of Finance 5. Profit & Loss Account 6. The Balance Sheet 7. Depreciation by the fixed-rate method 8. Reducing Balance Method 9. Stock Evaluation 10. Working Capital and Liquidity 11. Accounting Principles and Window Dressing 12. Costing and Management Accounting 13. Investors and the Corporate Life Cycle 14. Investment Appraisal: Average Rate of Return 15. Investment Appraisal: Payback Method 16. Investment Appraisal: Net Present Value 17. Investment Appraisal: Internal Rate of Return 18. Profitability Ratios 19. Liquidity Ratios 20. Efficiency and shareholder ratios 22. Gearing and Risk 23. Net Asset Value Economics MARKETS & MARKET FAILURE 1. The economic problem 2. Productive and allocative efficiency 3. Money and exchange 4. Price determination 5. The money market 6. Introduction to the labour market 7. The determinants of demand 8. Supply and elasticity of supply 9. Excess supply and excess capacity 10. Elasticity of demand 11. Market structures 12. Income and cross elasticity 13. Market failure 14. Factor immobility 15. Public and private goods 16. Merit and non-merit goods 17. Cost-benefit analysis 18. Competition policy 19. Market failure and government intervention History ANCIENT HISTORY 1. Prehistory of Greece 2. Mycenae, the Heroic Age c.1550—1125 BC 3. The Greek Middle Ages c.1125—c.700 BC 4. The Greek Tyrannies c. 650—510 BC 5. Sparta 6th and 7th centuries BC 6. Athens and Solon 7. The early inhabitants of Italy 8. The Etruscans 9. Early Roman History up to Tarquin GERMANY & EUROPE 1870—1939 1. Social Change from 1870 to 1914 2. Socialism in Europe 1870 to 1914 3. The Balance of Power in Europe 1870 4. Anti Semitism in Europe 1870 to 1914 5. The Structure of Wilhelmine Germany 6. Bismarck and the Alliance System 7. Weltpolitik 8. Colonial Rivalries 9. First and Second Moroccan Crises 10. The First World War triggers 11. The Causes of the First World War 12. Germany and the First World War 13. Military history of the First World War 14. The Treaty of Versailles 15. The Domestic Impact of the First World War 16. The German Revolution 17. The Weimar Republic 18. The Early Years of the Nazi Party 19. The Rise of the Nazi Party 20. The Establishment of the Nazi Dictatorship 21. Nazi Rule in Germany 1934 to 1939 22. The Economics of the Third Reich 23. Appeasement RUSSIA & EUROPE 1855—1953 1. Alexander II and the Great Reforms 2. Imperial Russia under Alexander III 3. Nicholas II and the 1905 revolution 4. Social and economic developments in Russia 5. Russia: the Great war and collapse of Tsarism 6. Provisonal Government & October Revolution 7. The Era of Lenin 8. The Development of Lenin's Thought 9. New Economic Policy and the Rise of Stalin 10. Stalin and the Soviet Union 1924 to 1953 11. Stalin and the Soviet Economy 12. Stalin and International Relations BRITAIN 1914—1936 1. The Great War and Britain 1914—15 2. Britain during the Great War, 1915—16 3. Lloyd George & the Great War, 1916—1918 4. Great Britain after the War, 1918—22 5. British Politics, 1922—25 6. Class Conflict & the National Strike, 1926 7. Britain & International Relations, 1925—29 8. Social Trends in Britain during the 1920s 9. Social Issues during the late 1920s 10. British Politics 1926—29; Election of 1929 11. Britain — the crisis of 1929 12. The Labour Government of 1929—31 13. Britain and economic affairs, 1931—33 14. Britain and Foreign Affairs, 1931—36 15. Social Conditions in Britain during the 1930s Advanced level Mathematics ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY 1. Simultaneous Equations 2. Polynomial Algebra 3. Cartesian Coordinates 4. The equation of the straight line 5. Intersection of lines and curves 6. Remainder and Factor Theorems 7. Functions 8. Quadratic Inequalities 9. Graphs of Inequalities 10. Indices 11. Polynomial Division 12. Velocity-Time Graphs 13. Tally Charts 14. Absolute and relative errors 15. Sequences and Series 16. Arithmetic Progressions 17. Proof by Contradiction 18. Geometric Progressions 19. The Cartesian Equation of the Circle 20. Transformations of graphs 21. Plane Trigonometry 22. Modulus 23. Trigonometric Functions 24. Inverse Trigonometric Functions 25. Linear Inequalities 26. Proportionality 27. Probability 28. Surds 29. Special Triangles 30. Quadratic Polynomials 31. Roots & Coefficients of Quadratics 32. Radian measure 33. Permutations and Combinations 34. Set Theory and Venn Diagrams 35. Sine and cosine rules 36. Elementary Trigonometric Identities 37. Roots and curve sketching 38. Graphs and roots of equations 39. Picards Method 40. Small Angle Approximations 41. Simultaneous equations in three unknowns 42. Linear relations and experimental laws 43. Conditional Probability 44. Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Theorem 45. Index Equations and Logarithms 46. The Binomial Theorem for Rational Indices 47. Exponential Growth and Decay 48. Exponential and Natural Logarithm 49. Compound Angle Formulas 50. Sinusoidal functions 51. Vector Algebra 52. The Vector Equation of the Straight Line 53. The Scalar Product of Vectors 54. Axiom Systems 55. Introduction to Complex Numbers 56. The algebra of complex numbers 57. Complex Numbers and the Argand plane 58. De Moivres Theorem 59. Eulers formula 60. Further loci of complex numbers 61. Further graph sketching 62. Mathematical Induction 63. Proof of the Binomial Theorem 64. Polar Coordinates 65. Conic sections 66. Partial Fractions 67. First-order linear recurrence relations 68. Summation finite series with standard results 69. Method of differences 70. Trigonometric Equations 72. Series Expansion 73. Lagrange Interpolating Polynomial 74. Error in an interpolating polynomial 75. Abelian groups 76. Geometrical uses of complex numbers 77. Cyclic Groups 78. The Cayley-Hamilton Theorem 2x2 Matrices 79. Cayley Theorem 80. Determinants 81. Isomorphisms 82. Lagrange theorem 83. Properties of groups 84. Group structure 85. Subgroups 86. Homomorphisms 87. Matrix Algebra 88. Determinant and Inverse of a 2x2 matrix 89. Gaussian elimination 90. Matrix representation of Fibonacci numbers 91. Matrix groups 92. Inverse of a 3 x 3 Matrix 93. Singular and non-singular matrices 94. Properties of Matrix Multiplication 95. Induction in Matrix Algebra 96. Properties of Determinants 97. Permutation groups 98. First Isomorphism Theorem for Groups 99. Roots of Polynomials of Degree 3 100. Scalar Triple Product 101. Systems of Linear Equations 102. Matrix Transformations 103. Mappings of complex numbers 104. Cross product of two vectors 105. Vector planes 106. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors CALCULUS 1. Introduction to the Differential Calculus 2. Stationary points and curve sketching 3. Applications of Differentiation 4. Differentiation from First Principles 5. The Trapezium Method 6. Integration 7. Direct Integration 8. Applications of integration to find areas 9. Graphs of Rational Functions 10. Derivatives of sine and cosine 11. Products, Chains and Quotients 12. Volumes of Revolution 13. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 14. Integration by Parts 15. Parametric Equations 16. The Integral of 1/x 17. Integration by Substitution 18. Implicit Differentiation 19. Formation of a differential equation 20. Separation of variables 21. Integrals of squares of trig functions 22. Maclaurin Series 23. Techniques of Integration 24. Integrating Factor 25. The Newton-Raphson formula 26. Errors in Numerical Processes 27. Roots and Recurrence Relations 28. Derivatives of Inverse Trig. Functions 29. Second order homogeneous equations 30. Second order inhomogeneous equations 31. Implicit differentiation — second derivative 32. Integrands to inverse trigonometric functions 33. Integrands to logarithmic function 34. Integration of Partial Fractions 35. Logarithms and Implicit Differentiation 36. Implicit differentiation and MaClaurin series 37. Separation of variables by substitution 38. Trigonometric Substitutions for Integrals 39. Truncation Errors 40. Euler and Trapezoidal Method 41. Numerical methods for differential equations 42. Simpson Method 43. Proof of Simpson Formula 44. Richardson Extrapolation 45. Arc length of a curve in Cartesian coordinates 46. Arc length of a curve in Polar coordinates 47. Arc length of a curve: Parametric form 48. Curves in Euclidean space 49. Functions and continuity 50. The gradient of a scalar field 51. The derivatives of the hyperbolic functions 52. Hyperbolic Functions 53. Inverse Hyperbolic Functions 54. Hyperbolic Identities 55. Integrals with inverse hyperbolic functions 56. Reduction formulae 57. Simultaneous differential equations 58. Surface of Revolution 59. Vector differential calculus 60. Scalar Fields and Vector Functions STATISTICS & PROBABILITY 1. Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode 2. Standard Deviation 3. Cumulative Frequency 4. Discrete Random Variables 5. Mutually exclusive and independent events 6. The Binomial Distribution 7. The Normal Distribution 8. Standardised Normal Distribution 9. Regression Lines 10. Correlation 11. The Geometric Distribution 12. Hypothesis Testing — Binomial Distribution 13. Index Numbers 14. Time Series Analysis 15. Bayes Theorem 16. Confidence interval mean — known variance 17. The Central Limit Theorem 18. Pearsons product moment correlation 19. Spearmans Rank Correlation Coefficient 20. Hypothesis Testing — Normal Distribution 21. The Poisson Distribution 22. The Normal Approximation to the Binomial 23. The Normal Approximation to the Poisson 24. The Poisson Approximation to the Binomial 25. Type I and type II errors 26. Scalar multiples of a Poisson variable 27. Test for the Mean of a Poisson distribution 28. Random Number Sampling 29. Estimating Population Parameters 30. Random Samples and Sampling Techniques 31. The Concept of a Statistic 32. Hypothesis test for the population variance 33. Central Concepts in Statistics 34. Continuous Probability Distributions 35. Modeling: Chi squared goodness of fit 36. Chi squared test for independence 37. Degrees of Freedom 38. Difference Sample Means Unknown Variance 39. Moment generating functions 40. Probability generating functions 41. Linear Combinations of Random Variables 42. Maximum Likelihood Estimators 43. Wilcoxon signed rank test on median 44. Non-parametric significance tests 45. Single-sample sign test of population median 46. Paired-sample sign test on medians 47. Paired sample t-test for related data 48. Paired sample Wilcoxon signed rank test 49. Difference of two sample means 50. Pooled sample estimate 51. Testing the Sample Mean 52. The Uniform Distribution MECHANICS 1. Velocity-Time and Displacement-Time Graphs 2. Force diagrams 3. Representation of Forces by Vectors 4. Static Equilibrium 5. Equilibrium of coplanar forces 6. Weight and Free Fall 7. Normal Reaction and Friction 8. Newtons First and Second Laws 9. Relative Motion 10. Projectiles 11. Calculus and Kinematics 12. Motion of a Particle: Vector calculus form 13. Work 14. Energy Conversions 15. Gravitational potential and kinetic energy 16. Connected Particles 17. Moments 18. Linear momentum 19. Power 20. Hookes Law 21. Simple Harmonic Motion 22. Simple Harmonic Motion and Springs 23. Calculus, Kinematics in Three Dimensions 24. Sliding, toppling and suspending 25. Impulsive Tensions in Strings 26. Angular Velocity 27. Motion in a Horizontal Circle 28. Centre of Mass of a Uniform Lamina 29. Motion in a Vertical Circle 30. Motion under a Variable Force 31. Conservation of Angular Momentum 32. Centre of Mass of a Composite Body 33. Motion under a central force 34. Centre of Mass of a Uniform Lamina 35. Centre of Mass Uniform Solid of Revolution 36. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies in Contact 37. Damped Harmonic Motion 38. Moment of Inertia 39. Impulse, elastic collisions in one dimension 40. Parallel and Perpendicular Axis Theorems 41. Motion described in polar coordinates 42. Simple pendulum 43. Compound pendulum 44. Stability and Oscillations 45. Vector calculus 46. Linear Motion of a Body of Variable Mass DISCRETE & DECISION 1. Algorithms 2. Introduction to graph theory 3. Dijkstra algorithm 4. Sorting Algorithms 5. Critical Path Analysis 6. Dynamic Programming 7. Decision Trees 8. The Maximal Flow Problem 9. The Hungarian algorithm 10. Introduction to Linear Programming 11. Simplex Method 12. Matching Problems 13. Game Theory 14. Minimum connector problem 15. Recurrence relations 16. Proofs for linear recurrence relations 17. Simulation by Monte Carlo Methods 18. Travelling and Optimal Salesperson Problems 19. The Travelling Salesperson Problem Philosophy INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 1. The problem of evil 2. Introduction to Plato 3. Knowledge, belief and justification 4. Descartes Meditation I 5. Introduction to the problem of universals 6. Introduction to metaethics 7. Subjectivism versus objectivism 8. Aristotle's function argument 9. Natural Law Theory 10. Utilitarianism 11. The Nicomachaen Ethics of Aristotle 12. Virtue Ethics 13. Descartes Meditation II 14. Hume and empiricism 15. The paradox of induction 16. Hume's attack on Descartes 17. The Cosmological Argument 18. The Ontological Argument 19. The Teleological Argument 20. The Argument from religious experience 21. The Moral Argument 22. The argument from illusion 23. Materialism 24. Human Identity Sociology PERSPECTIVES & METHODOLOGY 1. Introduction to Marxism 2. Introduction to Durkheim 3. Weber: classes, status groups and parties 4. Introduction to patriarchy and gender roles 5. Mass culture theory 6. The Frankfurt school STRATIFICATION & DIVERSITY 1. Ethnic groups and discrimination 2. Race, Ethnicity and Nationalism 3. Social Inequality 4. Theories of Racism 5. Class structure 6. Modern Functionalism and Stratification 7. Social Mobility 8. Bottomore: Classes in Modern Britain 9. American exceptionalism ASPECTS OF SOCIETY 1. Definitions of Poverty 2. Theories of Poverty 3. Solutions to Poverty 4. Alienation 5. Leisure 6. Work and Technological Change 7. Conflict and Cooperation at Work 8. Attitudes to Work 9. Unemployment 10. Perspectives on Education 11. Education and Ethnicity 12. Education and Gender 13. The Family and Social Structure 14. The Family and Household Structure 15. Conjugal Roles 16. Marital Breakdown 17. Post War Education in Britain 18. British Social Policy 1945—1990

Mandarin Chinese Ltd

mandarin chinese ltd

London

My First Chinese Words, is the best place to start teaching your child Mandarin Chinese. The series has 36 mini-books with easy-to-read script and vivid illustrations that make learning Chinese fun and easy for youngsters! My First Chinese Words teaches over 200 words and covers 36 topics from a child’s world, such as family, friends, food, animals, home, school etc. A DVD is also available to help your child learn the words at home. For: 3-5 year-old preschoolers Monkey King Chinese (preschool edition), is a set of textbooks compiled for children in English speaking countries to learn Chinese. It consists of 12 lessons in two volumes with a total vocabulary of 73 words. Each textbook (including a CD) is accompanied with one book of word cards. For: 3-5 year-old preschoolers LEARN CHINESE AS A HERITAGE LANGUAGE (CHILDREN) Standard Mandarin, is designed for overseas Mandarin speaking children learners or Chinese immigrant children who have some Mandarin background. The textbook’s colourful illustrations and photos provide meaningful context to words and situations, making each lesson authentic and appealing to children. The series includes a total of nine systematic levels, each level with its own textbook and two pre-designed homework books. Bilingual version, CDs and cassettes are also available at all levels. For: Mandarin-speaking children LEARN CHINESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (CHILDREN) Chinese Paradise, introduces Chinese to young children with colourful illustrations, conversations, rhymes, songs, fun activities, and more. Designed for non-native students who want to learn Mandarin Chinese as a second language, the series features many age-appropriate in-class activities and interactive lessons. It consists of six books with three levels, with both a student’s book and teacher’s guide. Flash cards and CDs are available at each level. Learning Chinese is fun and easy! For: non-Chinese speaking children Happy Mandarin, is sponsored by the China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (NOCFL), and targeted at overseas middle school students (12-15 yrs) who want to learn Mandarin as a foreign language from a beginner level. It consists of six books with three levels, with student’s book, teacher’s guide, flash cards, wall map and listening materials for each level. Both the content and the format emphasize teenagers’ developmental characteristics and their topics of interest. This series aims at developing an intermediate level of competency in communicating in Chinese, as a solid foundation for further study in Chinese language and culture. For: non-Chinese speaking children Learn Chinese with Me, is a series of textbooks especially designed for teenagers who want to learn Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language starting at a beginner level. It includes four levels of learning with student textbooks, teacher’s guides, CDs and workbooks for each level. The series features colourful illustrations and cover the topics of basic communication in daily life, school life, food and health, the environment, transportation and geography, and traditional Chinese culture. The series is aimed at developing elementary to intermediate communication competency in Mandarin and an interest in Chinese culture. For: non-Chinese speaking teens MANDARIN FOR ADULT LEARNING Conversational Chinese 301, focuses on daily communication and presents the 301 most essential conversational sentences for quick learning. It is intended to be a short-term intensive course book for beginners, ideal for tourists and travelers planning a trip to China. Credited as the world-wide best-selling Chinese textbooks for overseas adult learners, the book emphasises practical daily communication, integrated with the basic grammatical structure and most-commonly used vocabulary in real life situations, thus helping learners to master the 301 basic conversational sentences quickly and acquire the ability to carry on simple conversations in a matter of weeks. For: beginner learners Short-term Spoken Chinese, is published by Beijing Language and Culture University for non-Chinese adult Mandarin learners. The systematic learning materials include four progressive levels: introductory, elementary, intermediate and advanced level textbooks and associated CDs. With a strong focus on practical Mandarin conversational skills for daily life, learners will achieve the ultimate goal of speaking Mandarin at a very comfortable level for daily use. For: intermediate to advanced learners A Business Trip to China- Conversation & Application is designed for adult learners at an intermediate level of Mandarin, interested in doing business or having a career in a Chinese speaking community. The two-volume series offers a practical approach to learning Chinese for business. Each chapter covers a specific topic in the journey, e.g. arriving at the airport and at the hotel, going to the bank, attending a business meeting and banquet, shopping, negotiating and signing a contract, visiting the factory. The book employs an interactive and communicative approach to teaching with many practical tips in linguistic-cultural conventions that you can use in almost every single business situation. For: “Business Mandarin” learners New Practical Chinese Reader is a series of textbooks designed for English speakers to learn Chinese. It consists of seventy lessons in five volumes. NPCR has been compiled under the guidance of the new NOTCFL (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) Syllabus and in consultation with HSK guidelines. The objective of this series is to develop each student’s ability to communicate using Chinese through the study of language structure, language function, and related cultural knowledge. For: beginner to advanced learners Chinese for Managers series consists of four course books each with two volumes: Everyday Chinese, Business Chinese, Economy and Commerce Chinese, and Phonetics. Phonetics serve as a supplement to teaching business Chinese at the beginner’s level. The other three books are arranged progressively at beginner, elementary, and secondary levels, and may be used in a sequence or independently. Each has a distinct focus, but all of them integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing to make for a congenial learning experience. Everyday Chinese teaches the kind of Chinese language that businesspeople use on a daily basis and supplements it with office work usages. Business Chinese features professional language that enables business managers to “talk shop” among themselves, and is also augmented with usages and expressions that reflect Chinese social and economic life. The Chinese taught in Economy and Commerce Chinese covers topics on the socioeconomic life of contemporary China. For: “Business Mandarin” learners A course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms describe phrase composed of two or more words that when combined have a special meaning that cannot be deciphered literally. One can only understand such idioms when they relate to real life situations. In order to help the students understand Chinese idioms, including their meaning and usage, we incorporate this course book into advanced lessons. This course book includes 20 conversational situations that cover 500 commonly used colloquial idioms. Each lesson includes the text, a concise explanation, examples, and practice exercises. For: beginner to advanced learners

Moderntronics

moderntronics

Harrow,

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Customer’s Status By placing an order on the Site, the Customer warrants that he or she is: legally capable of entering into binding contracts and, where the Customer is an individual, that he or she is at least 18 years old; and is dealing in a business capacity and purchasing Goods and/or services for the purpose of his business and not for personal use. Part III General Conditions for the Provision of Goods and Services 6. Formation of Contract Quotations provided by MT to the Customer are not binding on MT. The Customer’s order constitutes an offer to MT to buy the Goods or services. All orders are subject to acceptance by MT. The offer will be deemed accepted, and a Contract formed, when MT sends the Customer confirmation that the Goods have been dispatched (“Dispatch Confirmation”) or, in the absence of a Dispatch Confirmation, when the Goods are delivered. The Contract will only relate to those Goods whose dispatch is confirmed to the Customer by a Dispatch Confirmation or if no Dispatch Confirmation is sent, those Goods which are actually dispatched. MT is not obliged to supply any Goods which may have been part of the Customer’s order until the dispatch of such Goods has been confirmed in a separate Dispatch Confirmation. Subject to Condition 17 below, an order for services will be deemed to have been accepted, and a Contract formed, when MT sends the Customer confirmation that the services ordered will be provided (“Service Confirmation”) or, in the absence of a Service Confirmation, when the services begin to be provided. Oral representations will only be binding upon MT if they are expressly confirmed in writing by MT to the Customer. 7. Price Unless MT expressly specifies prices to the Customer, MT’s current list of prices applicable at the time of the acknowledgement of order will apply. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all prices are exclusive of value added tax, postage, freight, insurance, forwarding fees, installation and commissioning, travelling expenses and subsistence, which will be added as appropriate. MT will charge overtime for work outside of their normal Business Hours at up to 150% of the hourly rate from time to time applicable during Business Hours. Subject to Condition 16 below, prices are liable to change at any time, but changes will not affect orders in respect of which MT has already sent the Customer a Dispatch Confirmation or a Service Confirmation as the case may be. The Site contains a large number of products and it is always possible that, despite MT’s efforts, some of the products listed may be incorrectly priced. MT will normally verify prices as part of dispatch procedures so that, where a product’s correct price is less than our stated price, MT will charge the lower amount when dispatching the product to you. If a product’s correct price is higher than the price stated on our site, MT will normally, at our discretion, either contact you for instructions before dispatching the product, or reject your order and notify you of such rejection. MT is under no obligation to provide any Goods or services to the Customer at an incorrect (lower) price, even after MT has sent a Dispatch Confirmation or a Service Confirmation in relation to those Goods or services if such incorrect price could reasonably have been expected to be recognised by the Customer as an error. 8. Delivery and Availability The Customer’s order for Goods will be fulfilled by the delivery date in the Dispatch Confirmation or, if no delivery date is specified, then within 30 days of the date the Customer made his order (where such an order leads to a Contract). The period for delivery or performance of the Contract will normally commence on MT’s acknowledgement of the order. However, if the Customer is required to do anything before MT can effect delivery, MT will, as soon as practicable, notify the Customer accordingly. The time within which MT must deliver any Goods will run from the date on which MT receives notice from the Customer that it has duly complied with such notification from MT. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any periods mentioned in the acknowledgement of order for services and Software development are based on a preliminary estimate of the required workload and therefore are approximate only. Time of delivery and performance is not of the essence. If MT fails to meet any delivery or performance dates set out in the acknowledgement of order and is solely responsible for such failure, the Customer may terminate the Contract but only after MT has been given an opportunity to rectify the situation and subsequently fails to meet the revised set of delivery or performance dates provided by MT to the Customer in writing. Unless MT has been deliberately or grossly negligent, all further claims of the Customer on the basis of the delay in performance are excluded. If MT cannot deliver or perform its obligations under the Contract due to Force Majeure or a failure of the Customer to cooperate or any other act, default or omission of the Customer, then MT will be entitled to perform its obligations under the Contract once the issue has been resolved, provided the issue occurred while MT was still allowed to deliver or perform and MT shall have no liability whatsoever for any delay or its failure to perform its obligations. 9. Agreed Performance Unless specified otherwise in writing, the agreed performance in respect of any repairs provided by MT, at the Customer’s request will be to adjust the relevant unit(s) to MT’s applicable standard specifications for that unit. Where the relevant unit(s) cannot be repaired to MT’s applicable standard specification due to the Customer limiting the repairs required or the time and money to be invested MT may exceed the Customer’s request if MT considers, at its sole discretion, that such additional repairs are reasonable and will ensure the proper functionality of the unit in question. The agreed performance levels for MT’s maintenance and care services are as set out in Conditions 26 and 28 below; for all other services the agreed performance levels will be as set out in the acknowledgement of order. 10. Refunds Where the Customer returns Goods (at the Customer’s cost) because he or she claims that the Goods are defective, MT will examine the returned Goods and will notify the Customer of its findings within a reasonable period of time. If MT (in its sole discretion) deems that the Goods are defective, MT may at its option repair, replace or provide a refund in respect of such defective Goods. MT will process any repair, replacement or refund as soon as practicable and, in the case of any refund, within 30 days of the day MT confirmed to the Customer that the Customer was entitled to the same. Such refunds will be made in full, including a refund of any delivery charges for sending the item to the Customer. 11. Import Duty If the Customer orders Goods for delivery outside the UK, they may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied when the delivery reaches the specified destination. The Customer will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please note that MT has no control over these charges and cannot predict their amount. Customers should contact their local customs office for further information before placing an order. Customers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country for which the Goods are destined. The Customer will indemnify and keep indemnified MT in respect of all costs, proceedings, losses and liabilities resulting from any breach by the Customer of any such laws. 12. Retention of Title to Property The Goods will be at the Customer’s risk from the time of delivery. Property in and title to all Goods will remain with MT until MT has received payment for the full price of all the Goods (and/or all other goods and/or services supplied by MT to the Customer under any other contract whatsoever).. The Customer may sell or use Goods in which title is retained during the course of their normal business, but may not give such Goods by way of pledge or pledge these Goods as security. Until the property in and title to the Goods passes to the Customer: the Customer shall keep the Goods properly stored, protected and insured and separate from all or any other goods whether belonging to MT, the Customer or any third party; MT shall be entitled at any time forthwith to revoke the Customer’s power to deal with the Goods; and such power shall automatically cease if an Insolvency Event shall occur in respect of the Customer; and the Customer shall not make any modification to the Goods, the Software or their packaging or alter, remove or tamper with any marks, numbers or other means of identification used on or in relation to the Goods. Upon termination of the Customer’s power to deal with the Goods, the Customer shall place the Goods at the disposal of MT and MT are hereby irrevocably authorised without the need for consent of any third party but using only such force as may be necessary, to enter upon any premises of the Customer or any third party for the purpose of removing the Goods. If third parties claim title to Goods with retained title, the Customer will inform MT without delay, will notify the person making the claim of MT’s title and will support MT in enforcing its rights, including taking all the necessary steps required to preserve MT’s rights, including commencing litigation at the Customer’s own expense. If the Customer breaches the Contract, e. g. by delaying payment, the Customer will be obliged to return the Goods with retained title if requested by MT, in return for which MT will not terminate the Contract. 13. Payment Where services, maintenance or care are provided on an ongoing basis, MT will invoice the Customer for these at the beginning of the billing period or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. The Customer will pay MT’s invoices in full within 30 days from the date of the relevant invoice. Depending on the scope of an order, payments for such services, maintenance or care are due either upon placement of the order by the Customer or upon partial delivery of the same of between 40 to 50% of their respective order value. BACS or cheque are the only methods of payment accepted. Invoices for Seminars and Training Sessions will be issued at the beginning of the respective session and payment is due immediately and without deduction. 14. Delay of Payment Where a Customer fails to pay an invoice by the due date, MT will be entitled to charge the Customer interest on all monies outstanding from the due date until the actual date of payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate of 8% above the base rate of the Bank of England calculated on a daily basis. 15. Setting-Off and Refusal of Payment The Customer cannot exercise any right of set-off in respect of amounts owed to or by MT. 16. Change of Pricing by MT for Ongoing Maintenance or Care MT may increase its prices for maintenance and services by giving the Customer written notice 2 months prior to the end of the Minimum Term. The Customer has 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the written notice from MT to object to the change. Where the Customer so objects, the Customer will be entitled to give notice to MT to terminate the Contract as of the date of the proposed price increase. 17. Automatic Extension of Contract Where services, maintenance or care are performed on an ongoing basis the Contract will come into effect upon acceptance by MT of the first order from the Customer for Software maintenance. The Contract will initially run until the date specified at “Minimum Service Duration” as set out in the “MT Service Product List” or until the expiry date where an expiry date is stipulated in the Contract (“Minimum Term”). Subject to one of the Parties serving written notice of termination on the other at least three months prior to the expiry of the Minimum Term, the Contract will be extended automatically. In the case of Software Licences supplied without a time limit, the Contract will extend until December 31st of the current year. The subsequent extension periods will begin on January 1st and end on December 31st of the respective year. In the case of Software Licences supplied with limited validity (e.g. a licence for 1-year) the extension is based on the terms and conditions set out in the description of the respective licence (e.g. extension by one further year). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any extension to a Contract will be on the basis of MT’s current price list as at the date of such extension. 18. Delivery Obligations and Shipping The conditions for EXW (ex works) (MT’s premises or such other place referred to in the relevant order) as set out in the Incoterms 2010 apply to delivery of any Goods. Claims for any transport damages and any replacement of damaged Goods, remain with the Customer who is responsible for adhering to the mode and period for the filing of any claims with carriers, shippers and insurers. 19. Scope of Warranty (Material Deficiencies and Deficiencies in Title) MT warrants that the Hardware is free from defects in workmanship and material as at the time of transfer of risk; and warrants that the Software does not contain any flaws which void or substantially reduce its value or suitability for the usual or contracted purpose. Where MT is not the author of the Software, MT does not warrant that such Software will run without interruptions or errors, nor that MT will be capable of resolving all Software errors, nor that the Customer will be capable of achieving all of the functions included in the Software in all of the combinations chosen by the Customer, nor that these will meet the Customer’s requirements. MT will only warrant the quality and/or durability of Goods if it has expressly agreed in writing with the Customer that it will do so. The warranty period is 1 year. Where MT is the author of the Software such Software is subject to MT’s standard warranty. 20. Obligation to Inspect and Serve Notice of Defects The Customer must inspect the Goods upon delivery or repair and must notify MT in writing of any failure by MT to meet the specification within 7 days of delivery or repair or (where the failure was not apparent on reasonable inspection) within a reasonable time being no more than 1 month after discovery of the failure. Where the Customer fails to provide such notice MT will have no liability under its warranty. 21. Liability Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer in contract, tort (including without limitation negligence) and/or breach of statutory duty for any loss or damage which the Customer may suffer by reason of any act, omission, neglect or default (including negligence) in the performance of the Contract by MT, its servants or agents, in a sum which is greater than GBP 200,000 per incident or series of connected incidents. Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer whether in contract or tort (including without limitation negligence and/or breach of statutory duty) for indirect loss of any kind resulting from these Conditions, its performance or any breach of its terms. Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer whether in contract or tort (including without limitation negligence and/or breach of statutory duty) for indirect economic loss of any kind including (but without limitation) loss of business opportunity, reputation, goodwill resulting from these Conditions, its performance or any breach of its conditions. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, nothing in these Conditions shall operate so as to limit or exclude MT’s non-excludable liability in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of MT to exclude the application of Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and to exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. MT’s liability for loss of data is limited to the effort required to restore the data from proper backups provided by the Customer. 22. Third Party Rights If any third party claims or takes action against the Customer, because Goods delivered by MT, or their use in accordance with the instructions provided by MT, purportedly violate their commercial rights or proprietary rights, then the Customer will inform MT of the same. MT agrees that they will assist the Customer in defending such claims. Where the claim is made to the Customer within 12 months of the date of delivery, MT will indemnify the Customer against claims provided that the Customer: appoints MT to defend the claims or to settle the dispute, and promptly notifies MT of any such claim, keeps the Customer informed of all information received and provides such reasonable assistance to MT as it shall reasonably require, does not defend the action itself without coordinating such defence with MT, and does not at any time admit liability or otherwise settle or compromise or attempt to settle or compromise the said claim or action except upon the express instruction of MT, the alleged breach of rights is not based on alteration of the delivered item used by the Customer, and does not use the item delivered by MT in conjunction with other items and/or in a fashion that breaches any such rights, in a situation where the use of the item as delivered by MT would not have breached the rights of the person who has filed the claim. MT may at any time and at its own expense acquire on behalf of the Customer the right to continue to use the Goods, to replace the Goods or alter them in such a fashion that the rights of others are no longer breached. If this is not possible, the Customer shall return or destroy the Goods if required to do so by MT who will reimburse the purchasing price for the Goods less depreciation. If the Customer refuses to do so, MT will no longer defend the claim or provide the Customer with any further support. The Customer has no further rights in case of disputes over proprietary rights with third parties and MT shall have no liability therefore unless MT could be blamed for acting deliberately or with gross negligence. Part IV Special Conditions for Delivery of Software 23. Conditions of Use for Delivered Software In the case of delivery of Software to the Customer, MT hereby grants the Customer a simple, non exclusive and non-transferable, licence to use the Software (“Licence”) . The validity of the Licence is not time limited, unless otherwise specified to the contrary in the terms and conditions of the Licence. MT, grants the Customer the use of such Software in the form of the object code and the user documentation with the use being restricted to one electronic data processing system at any one time and only for the tasks for which it is intended. Unless permitted by law, the Customer will not decompile the Software or perform reverse engineering. The Customer may duplicate the Software but only to the extent that this is required for the permitted use, and in order to allow it to perform data backup. Upon delivery of any Software, including updates and upgrades, the Customer will immediately produce a backup copy. MT may terminate the Licence granted to the Customer pursuant to this Condition 23 with immediate effect if the Customer is in breach of the conditions for the use of the Software for a period of 30 days from the date of a written notice of such a breach from MT or any third party. On termination of this Contract howsoever arising, the Customer will return to MT within 30 days all Software together with any related materials owned and licensed by MT and shall delete all copies and partial copies of the Software however stored within 7 days of service of the notice. Proof of such deletion must be provided to MT without delay. On receipt of prior written consent from MT, the Customer may retain a copy of the Software for the purposes of archiving. 24. Delivery of Software MT will only install the Software if this has been expressly agreed in writing between the Customer and MT. MT is able to provide telephone consultancy and support concerning questions relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the solution of problems that may occur as provided for in Condition 26 below. 25. Prerequisites for Running the Delivered Software The proper running of Software systems supplied will only be guaranteed if the Hardware and operating system components used correspond to the reference systems of the respective manufacturer(s), as well as having been approved and certified. Unless otherwise agreed in the Contract, the Customer shall ensure that the provisions in this Condition 25 are complied with. Part VMaintenance and Care Application Software 26. Scope of Performance of MT Services for Application Software For the Software products, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, MT will provide the following services, denoted by Service Level “SW-Service STANDARD” and Service Level “SW-Service E-STANDARD”: Right to use Software and documentation updates: MT grants the Customer a non-transferable, non-exclusive Licence to use the Software and any documentation or updates. The right of use is not limited in validity, unless otherwise specified in the terms and conditions of the Licence. Software and documentation updates: MT will supply the Customer with the current version of the Software as specified in the Contract. This will be done as specified by the manufacturer of the Software. The documentation will be supplied in the form determined by the manufacturer of the Software. The installation of Software updates will be performed by suitably qualified personnel of the Customer. Alternatively for an additional charge, MT may install the Software updates on behalf of the Customer. Where the Customer has adapted the Software, the Customer will be liable for the additional cost of performing the same adaptation to the new version of the Software or alternatively the Customer may perform the necessary adaptation himself. Hotline (Service Level “SW-Service STANDARD” only) MT is able to provide consultancy and support by telephone or by e-mail in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the resolution of any problems (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) which may occur. This service will be provided by MT during the Contact Hours: Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. E-mail Hotline (Service Level “SW-Service E-STANDARD” only) MT is able to provide e-mail consultancy and support in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the resolution of any problems (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) which may occur. This service will be provided by MT during the Contact Hours Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. MT Hotline: E-mail: hotline@MT.com Internet: http://www.MT.com/customersupport Software error messages Where Software problems occur which MT is unable, for whatever reason, to resolve, the Customer may send a written error message to MT. The purpose of such an error message is to identify the error in the Software and enable the manufacturer to resolve the error. MT shall liaise with the manufacturer(s) of the Software products to resolve any Software errors as promptly as possible. Restoration of any data, regardless of the cause of the data loss, is not the responsibility of MT. 27. Obligation of the Customer to Co-operate Pre-conditions for the provision of the services by MT to the Customer are that the Customer has legally acquired the Software and holds a corresponding Licence to use it. In addition, the Software must be in the same condition that it was in when it was delivered. The services exclusively relate to the current release and delivered version of the Software. If earlier Software versions are used, a one-time update service which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer will be provided to update the Software to the latest version. Services will not be performed for Software adaptations made by the Customer (for example including but not limited to macros, programs, variants, user interfaces and database applications). If the operating system for the Hardware is not included in the Contract, the Customer must update the operating system to the most recent version (e. g. by purchasing updates) if this is required in order to use the new versions of the application Software. Hardware and Operating Systems 28. Scope of Performance of MT Maintenance and Care Services for Hardware and Operating System For Hardware products and the operating system, unless otherwise agreed in writing, MT will provide the following services, denoted by Service Level “HW-Service SPECIAL”: The scope of performance is briefly set out in the “Special Description” for each product listed in the attached “MT Service Product List”. The exact scope of performance will be determined in accordance with the attached description of performance issued by the respective MT service operator (“Service Operator” including but not limited to Hewlett-Packard, Fujitsu Siemens and Silicon Graphics). The following shall also apply: Hotline MT is able to provide consultancy and support by telephone or by e-mail in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Hardware products and operating system, as well as the resolution, (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) of any problems which may occur. This service will be performed by MT during the Contact Hours: Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. Where queries arise outside of the Contact Hours, the Customer should address such queries directly to MT’s Service Operator Response time for Hardware failures MT will use reasonable endeavours to solve a query within the Response Time. The Response Time shall be deemed to have been initiated either as soon as the customer service personnel arrives on the relevant site, or as soon as remote diagnosis is started, where either is required to resolve the problem. The appropriate Response Time will be determined in accordance with the attached description of performance issued by the respective MT Service Operator. 29. Services Not Included Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following services will not be provided by MT to the Customer: a) Repair/re-acquisition of devices that have been damaged as a result of: incidents of war of any type civil wars, nuclear energy, deliberate action of the Customer (not of his subcontractors) b) Repair/re-acquisition that is required because of repair work or alterations of devices carried out by the Customer or any third party without the prior written consent of MT. c) Work required due to interface problems between MT’s devices and those of other manufacturers and suppliers. d) Customer service which is required because a product that is not covered under this Contract has caused an error. e) Customer service that has become necessary because devices have been used under adverse conditions (e.g. including contaminations and deviations from recommended room temperature and relative humidity) or in conjunction with accessories or (device-specific) consumables (e.g. including foreign disks, disk stacks, cassettes, printer paper and print heads of any type) (“Device Specific Consumables”) which do not meet the manufacturer’s specifications. f) Replacement of Device-Specific Consumables. g) Data backup. h) Calibration work that is not related to repair. 30. Restoration of Data/Programs The restoration of data and programs upon repair or replacement of a defective hard disk is limited to starting the copying program (Restore) used to restore the last full data backup. 31. Obligation of the Customer to Cooperate a) Hardware service Pre-conditions for the provision of Hardware services by MT are that the Hardware has been acquired legally and has been installed properly at the Customer’s site. In addition the Hardware affected must correspond to the current revision and be in proper condition when including in the Contract. These pre-conditions shall be met immediately after the expiry of the warranty period specified in the Contract. If the Hardware is included in the Contract at a later date, these pre-conditions must first be confirmed by a takeover inspection of the Hardware by MT, which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer, and if required the pre-conditions will be achieved by MT undertaking the required repair work. b) Operating System Service Pre-conditions for the provision of operating system services are that the Customer has legally acquired the Software and has been granted the necessary corresponding Licence to use it. In addition the Software must be in the same condition as when it was delivered to the Customer. The services exclusively relate to the current release and version of the Software. If earlier Software versions are used, a one-time “Update Service” which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer will be provided to update the Software to the latest version. Operating System services will not be provided for Software adaptations made by the Customer (for example including but not limited to macros, programs, variants, user interfaces and database applications). Part VI Generally Applicable Conditions 32. Prices and Fees for Special Services The following items are not included in the payment for services under Conditions 26 and 28 above and will be invoiced separately in accordance with MT’s current price list: Services performed outside Working Hours on the express request of the Customer. Services to correct errors caused negligently by the Customer or by any unauthorised third party as a result of improper treatment, unsuitable operating media, unauthorised manipulations, Software manipulations, non-adherence to operating conditions or otherwise. ices required due to faulty handling, excessive vibration, chemical influence, excessive dust burden or non-adherence to the properties set forth in the unit specifications. Unreasonable wait times and delays in the performance of services which are caused by the Customer. Services to remedy failures caused by Force Majeure. 33. Backup of Customer Data Prior to the commencement of any service work undertaken by MT, the Customer will backup all data in such a way that it may easily be restored by MT in the event that it is lost in the service process. 34. Change of Installation/Application Site Where maintenance and care services are provided on an ongoing basis by MT, the Customer will immediately inform MT in writing of any change to the installation or application address. If such a change results in an increase in MT’s expenses. MT reserves the right to either increase the prices charged to recover the additional expense incurred or alternatively MT may serve notice on the Customer to terminate the Contract where the new address is outside United Kingdom. 35. Miscellaneous Service Conditions and Obligations of the Customer to Co-operate MT may appoint authorised third parties to provide services. The Customer may only transfer title to services to third parties with the prior written consent of MT. Where defective components or devices are replaced by MT, these will become the property of MT. Extension of the products included in the maintenance agreement may be included in this Contract with the consent of the Customer. On request, MT will offer to the Customer a corresponding extension of the Contract, provided maintenance for the respective product is available. Where MT has to perform any services, the Customer shall accurately and without delay provide MT with any/all information that is required to perform such services. The Customer will provide MT with the name of a competent and appropriately qualified contact person and will provide the name of an appropriate substitute in order for the Hardware and Software to be maintained. Any contact(s) will have participated in the respective Seminars and/or Training Sessions held from time to time by MT or alternatively will have acquired comparable knowledge. These contacts will be available to MT’s technicians on site or will have access to the MT’s hotline as applicable. Consumables and Auxiliaries (which shall include documentation, application programs, data, telephone lines for transmission of voice and data) are not included in the scope of performance and shall be provided by the Customer in the vicinity of the system, such consumables and auxiliaries will be provided during Working Hours or, with prior consultation, outside of these hours. Additionally, the Customer will provide to MT computing time and consumables as required. 36. Specifically Ordered Service Days If service days are ordered for call-off within a specified period, such orders are binding. The services will become due for payment once they have been performed or by the end of the defined time period at the latest. Specifically ordered service days to be called off within a defined time period, can still be called off during a time of three months beyond the expiry of such defined time period. Thereafter they are lost. The claim to payment is thereby unaffected. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

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