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Property SQ2

property sq2

BEST PRACTICE TRAINING IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY   Property SQ2 Limited is a leading provider of online education and training courses related to the property business.  We proud members of the Property Educators Accreditation Scheme. Between us we have 25 years experience in Property Investment and the Property Industry, and over 20 years experience training people in skills and techniques for best practice in the industry via a combination of face to face, live online, on demand and 1-2-1 training events. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE From building a retirement pot, to replacing your current income. Property is the vehicle to create financial freedom, choice and security Drawing on over 30 years of property and business experience with over 20 years of training, coaching and mentoring people in property investment strategies,  Our training courses and 1-2-1 coaching and mentoring solutions are here to help you succeed in the property business. Whatever your goal, whatever your background, whatever your experience. Whether you want to... * Build a safe and sustainable portfolio to bolster your retirement pot * Create a passive income to generate job-leaving level profits * Learn how to add value and recycle your precious savings through multiple property deals * Need a way into the property industry without a big deposit we can help. ARDEN HANLEY                                                                          Arden Hanley is a property investor, business owner, consultant and trainer. Having experience across multiple property investment strategies and related businesses such as lettings management, sourcing and property consultancy. A landlord and business owner for 20 years, trainer, mentor and coach to the property industry for 12 years, member of the Property Educators Accreditation scheme, Arden has not only extensive experience in the industry, but also a track record of using that experience to train others to achieve their property goals. Buy To Let & Social Housing  With previous buy-to-let experience in Australia, Arden was immediately drawn to this as a primary strategy. Today, Arden has an extensive buy to let portfolio in the UK that he has built in Northampton, Nottingham and Hull. He has a range of houses for family lets, rented to both working tenants and within the social housing sector, and flats serving the young professional market. Arden says, “I think buy to let is the foundation of any successful property portfolio and this part of my portfolio was what allowed me to first achieve financial freedom. I think every investor needs to learn the fundamentals of buy to let, even if they ultimately choose to focus on other strategies within their portfolio because there are so many simple but important lessons to learn around being a good landlord and managing tenants effectively that you get from understanding this core strategy.”  HMO & Rent To Rent                         HMO was a natural progression from initial Buy to Let purchases to “increase my cash flow and take advantage of market conditions in my target area at that time being Nottingham.” With an extensive HMO portfolio, his preference are a larger number of smaller HMOs i.e. 4-6 tenants rather than a smaller number of large HMOs, although he has experience of both. How can an investor make this strategy work for them? “I believe HMO provides an excellent income stream and if done correctly can be a very stable income stream as well. I think the key to a successful HMO is setting it up correctly from the outset to make it as attractive and user friendly for tenants, and identify potential cost centres or savings before tenants go in and empowering my lettings agents to put together the right tenant mix to create a harmonious environment.”  Distressed Property & Adding Value  Every property that Arden has purchased has been distressed to some degree, as he says “I believe this is the one true route to make money out of property.” He has applied the lessons he has learnt on smaller projects as he has moved on to larger more complex investment properties. It’s also given him the opportunity to work with distressed sellers which he regards as a core skill in a property investor’s arsenal. As Arden says, “With a distressed seller, you are a solution provider trying to create a win/win situation where you can offer a route for the seller to sell the property that removes their financial burden, while at the same time offering an opportunity for you as an investor to make a fair profit.”  Commercial to Residential & Development                         As his confidence has grown, so has Arden’s willingness to commit to more complicated projects and he has successfully adopted commercial to residential conversions as a strategy since 2013 primarily working with either disused retail or office space which is in abundance in the UK. It’s not hard to see the appeal, as Arden says, “I find that there is a huge opportunity for value uplift in this strategy as the closer you get to effectively a shell, the more opportunities you have to make money.’                     Portfolios                    There are a number of options for approaching the acquisition of a portfolio, whether it’s title splitting a block of flats, via a freehold/leasehold strategy, organising a share buyout of a property company, or structuring a staggered sale to maximise buyer and seller value and tax savings. Arden has experience dealing with the simple acquisition of a portfolio to the complex and sometimes challenging world of dealing with portfolios in trouble, direct to owners, via agents, liquidators or administrators.                     Complimentary businesses and deal structuring  Having an interest in a lettings agency, experience running a sourcing business/property consultancy for 7 years and working with multiple business partners has taught Arden the value of building business clusters to support each other and working with business partners and private investors to make business happen. ‘Property deals can come together from your own resources, time and effort, but as your ambitions grow and the opportunities get bigger, it’s important to think about how private finance and joint ventures can create profit for you and your partners. I’d rather have a cut of something than the whole of nothing.’  Mentorship & Training               For Arden, it’s an honour to be invited to mentor to share his knowledge with others which provides enormous, personal satisfaction. Even though he’s not naturally outgoing, Arden admits that “As a self-confessed property geek, if you ask me questions about property, I’m happy to talk for days.” He encourages his mentees to “Soak up as much as you can from people who have done it before and been successful. Soak up the knowledge for sure, but also the motivation and mindset.” He concludes, “I don't think there is any better way to start in property than to work side by side with someone who has been where you are starting from and has proved how to make it work.”  CHRIS CORMACK Chris Cormack is a property investor and business owner with a vast experience working with people to develop their property investments and business growth. Helping people to succeed has been a large part of his business focus over the last 16 years as a mentor, trainer and coach. His understanding of the industry through building his own portfolio across a range of strategies enables him to work with clients around their goals so they achieve whichever outcome they are looking for. Chris is recognised within the property industry and is member of the Property Educators Accreditation scheme. From a standing start in November 2004 Chris built his property business across various strategies within the property industry. Property had a great appeal for 5 reasons: 1. Being his own boss  2. Recurring monthly income  3. Large lump sums of income 4. Long term capital growth 5. Opportunity to help others benefit from the same reasons 1-4. BUY TO LET & SOCIAL HOUSING  Chris believes "Buy To Lets are the foundation to any successful property portfolio because it's the quickest way to generate income while you learn the initial fundamentals of the business. Demand is high across the country for BTL which other strategies don't necessarily have. Within our portfolio we have a wide mix of tenants including families, couples, singles as well as fixed term guaranteed social housing contracts." Understanding the industry and our responsibilities is paramount and gives us the necessary grounding to progress income across other strategies. A number of his properties have been used as serviced accommodation through a commercial contract. These have resulted in guaranteed income, ensuring a hands off pain free outcome. HMO  Chris continues "For larger income, having HMOs brings considerable changes to your monthly bank account which was our natural progression. A major learning moving into HMOs was all the necessary fire requirements and additional management needs. These of course add costs which are not present with your BTL's. Having this knowledge prior to committing to this strategy is important along with a deep understanding of who will be your tenant market. Generally this is less flexibility so more targeted research initially is imperative to achieve your successful outcome. ADDING VALUE & FLIPS Lump sums of income is an area Chris has targeted when buying properties, modernising them and selling them. A key component to achieve these returns is looking to see where true value can be added, increasing value is paramount here. His view on this is that while it generates substantial income it also gives the opportunity to allow faster growth within his portfolio. Having addition capital to invest gives a wider deal choice and opportunities to structure deals. "Having greater tools while in front of a motivated seller allows you the facility to be more creative especially if you can offer a solution to their current situation." STRUCTURING SOLUTIONS  Over the years he has been able to structure deals which has helped the seller which in turn helped him dramatically reduce initial capital to acquire the property. "The key is to focusing on them, the seller and come to a win, win scenario." Achieving this has added numerous properties to the portfolio.  With a deal seeing what is really there gives Chris an edge. Where most people see a single outcome in a deal Chris likes to look for multiple outcomes across strategies. As his experience has developed the confidence has taken him into larger projects which can deliver multiple opportunities. Understanding the finance and tax implication can give additional advantages. Having bought a portfolio with land created multiple flip opportunities which resulted in the land cost him nothing, free land. Having free land gave him further choices around planning. Sell with planning or build out and sell with a decision based on whichever gives the greater return for time/money invested. MENTORSHIP, COACHING AND TRAINING Chris has been mentoring property investors since 2007. He himself had the benefit of a mentor and fully understands how it accelerates your portfolio growth, "money well spent" and that's from a Scotsman....! "It was a privilege to be asked and was something I had wanted to do, so I enthusiastically jumped at the chance." Being able to pass on market experience, as well as working with people to develop the best strategy for them is extremely rewarding. Sometimes it's the smallest thing that creates the biggest impact and it does not matter if you are new or have some experience in property, accessing another person's experience is a springboard to a new set of outcomes, for the better. 

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A DETAILED GUIDE TO AFFILIATE MARKETING TRACKER: WHY I CHOOSE UPPROMOTE AFFILIATE MARKETING SOFTWARE Affiliate marketing is a powerful strategy for driving sales, expanding brand reach, and boosting revenue. However, managing affiliate campaigns effectively can be a daunting task without the right tools. As someone who's worked with affiliate programs for quite some time, I can confidently say that using an affiliate marketing tracker is one of the best ways to streamline the process and ensure that affiliates are properly compensated for their efforts. In this article, I will discuss the importance of affiliate marketing trackers, what they do, and why Affiliate software with fraud prevention [https://uppromote.com/] has been my go-to tool for managing and tracking affiliate marketing campaigns. WHAT IS AN AFFILIATE MARKETING TRACKER? An affiliate marketing tracker is a software tool designed to monitor and track the performance of affiliate links, campaigns, and affiliates themselves. The primary function of an affiliate marketing tracker is to provide detailed analytics about clicks, conversions, sales, and other relevant metrics associated with each affiliate’s performance. These metrics help affiliate managers understand which affiliates are driving results and which campaigns are performing best. By using an affiliate marketing tracker, businesses can: * Monitor clicks: Track how many people click on an affiliate’s unique tracking link. * Track conversions: See how many of those clicks turn into sales or leads. * Calculate commissions: Ensure that affiliates are rewarded based on actual performance. * Optimize campaigns: Adjust marketing strategies based on real-time data. Affiliate marketing trackers also allow businesses to track conversions across multiple platforms, ensuring they never miss out on any data related to affiliate sales, which ultimately helps in making informed decisions. WHY AFFILIATE MARKETING TRACKERS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS Affiliate marketing can be incredibly profitable, but it’s crucial to have accurate and real-time tracking to ensure that all affiliates are properly compensated, campaigns are optimized, and results are maximized. Here's why having an affiliate marketing tracker is essential: 1. REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS One of the biggest advantages of using an affiliate marketing tracker like UpPromote is the ability to monitor affiliate performance in real-time. Instead of waiting for end-of-month reports or manually checking each affiliate’s stats, I can instantly see how well my affiliates are performing. With UpPromote, the dashboard gives me immediate access to key metrics like click-through rates, conversion rates, and the number of sales generated by each affiliate. This makes it easier for me to identify top performers and recognize areas where improvements are needed. For example, if I notice that an affiliate is driving a lot of traffic but not many conversions, I can quickly reach out to them for feedback or offer additional promotional materials to help boost their performance. 2. ACCURATE COMMISSION TRACKING AND PAYMENTS Managing affiliate payments is often one of the most time-consuming and complex aspects of affiliate marketing. Without a reliable tracker, commission calculations can become tedious and prone to error. With UpPromote, I no longer have to worry about manually calculating commissions. The software tracks every sale made by an affiliate and automatically calculates commissions based on pre-set rates. This means I can pay my affiliates on time, every time, with zero mistakes. The automated tracking and commission calculation make it much easier to scale the program, especially as I add more affiliates. Moreover, the software offers various payment methods like PayPal or bank transfer, allowing me to send payouts without dealing with any manual paperwork. 3. ENHANCED AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT A good affiliate marketing tracker doesn’t just track sales; it also provides insights into affiliate behavior and performance. UpPromote helps me manage my relationships with affiliates more effectively by giving me access to important data like: * Affiliate activity levels: I can see which affiliates are actively promoting my products and which are not. * Affiliate performance history: I can track an affiliate’s sales performance over time, which helps me identify long-term top performers or those who may need additional support. * Customizable goals: I can set specific goals for individual affiliates or entire teams and track progress against those goals. With this data, I can maintain strong relationships with my affiliates. If an affiliate is struggling, I can offer them additional support or incentives. If someone is excelling, I can reward them with higher commissions or exclusive offers. 4. FRAUD PREVENTION AND ACCURATE REPORTING Affiliate fraud is a real concern, and one of the key reasons why affiliate marketing trackers are so important is that they help detect suspicious activity. UpPromote includes fraud detection tools that automatically flag potential issues, such as duplicate clicks or unusual patterns in affiliate activity. This helps me ensure that only legitimate sales are counted and that affiliates aren’t taking advantage of the system. Additionally, the platform provides detailed, customizable reports that give me a clear overview of my affiliate program's performance. Whether I’m reviewing a specific campaign, comparing affiliate performance, or analyzing overall revenue, UpPromote's reporting tools give me accurate insights that are essential for making data-driven decisions. 5. INCREASED TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST One of the most important aspects of a successful affiliate program is building trust between affiliates and the business. With UpPromote, the transparency of tracking and reporting builds confidence among my affiliates. They know exactly how their sales are being tracked and what commissions they are earning in real-time. This transparency ensures that affiliates are motivated to continue driving traffic and conversions. Also, the fact that I can show affiliates their performance stats and commission reports fosters a sense of fairness and accountability in the program. WHY I CHOOSE UPPROMOTE AFFILIATE MARKETING SOFTWARE While there are many affiliate marketing trackers available, UpPromote stands out because of its user-friendly interface, powerful features, and seamless integration with my existing e-commerce platform. Here’s why I consider UpPromote to be the best option for affiliate tracking: 1. COMPREHENSIVE TRACKING AND AUTOMATION One of the standout features of UpPromote is its ability to track affiliate links and automate processes. The software not only tracks clicks and conversions but also automatically handles commission calculations, payment processing, and reporting. This automation saves me countless hours of manual work and reduces the chances of errors, especially when dealing with large volumes of sales. 2. SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH SHOPIFY As someone who runs a Shopify store, seamless integration was essential for me. UpPromote integrates effortlessly with Shopify, syncing all my affiliate data without requiring any technical expertise. This integration ensures that all sales and affiliate activities are accurately tracked across my e-commerce store, giving me real-time access to data without any manual entry. 3. CUSTOMIZABLE REPORTING AND INSIGHTS With UpPromote, I can create custom reports tailored to my business needs. Whether I need to track affiliate performance by campaign, geographic location, or sales volume, the platform provides the flexibility to customize reporting as I see fit. This feature is crucial for understanding how different affiliates or campaigns are performing and for optimizing my affiliate program over time. 4. AFFILIATE SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION Managing affiliate relationships is made easy with UpPromote's communication tools. I can easily send updates, performance reports, and promotional materials to my affiliates, keeping them engaged and informed. Additionally, if an affiliate needs assistance, I can quickly reach out to them through the platform, streamlining communication. 5. SCALABILITY As my affiliate program grows, UpPromote scales effortlessly with it. I don’t have to worry about outgrowing the platform because it’s designed to handle programs of all sizes. Whether I’m working with a handful of affiliates or hundreds, UpPromote manages everything with ease, making it perfect for both small and large-scale affiliate operations. CONCLUSION An affiliate marketing tracker is an essential tool for managing and optimizing affiliate programs. Whether you're a small business owner or running a large affiliate network, using an efficient tracker like UpPromote Affiliate Marketing Software can drastically improve the management of your affiliate campaigns. With real-time tracking, automated commission calculations, fraud prevention tools, and customizable reporting, UpPromote has made affiliate marketing a breeze for me. If you're serious about running a successful affiliate marketing program and want to streamline your processes, I highly recommend giving UpPromote a try. It has transformed the way I track and manage my affiliate marketing efforts, and I’m confident it will do the same for you. *

Online Skills Training

online skills training

London

At the heart of Online Skills Training (OST), we provide digital solutions for learning providers and businesses to increase the awareness of online learning for employees and learners/ students. We are proud of the milestones and achievements we’ve reached in the last three years and now have introduced a solution for learning providers and businesses to transform from classroom to online. We understand the importance of providing online learning solutions for our partners and encouraging learners with greater interactive experiences using technology — AI & VR. We have bridged the gap between technology and learning in traditional construction courses by creating opportunities for our partners and their learners with a successful online learning solution model. We’ve been developing courses in construction for over 10 years with an initiative to explore the latest methods in technology. Our passion for technology and construction has strengthen our delivery of our products and services — now we’re in a position to offer businesses and learning providers an opportunity to bring their business online. An online learning solution for our partners will enable them to achieve national or global access, improve client service through greater flexibility, increased productivity, saving on costs (hiring classrooms, materials, etc) and opportunities to manage the business from anywhere in the world. Partners will also benefit from digitalisation of business operations, greater resource management, employee empowerment, greater customer/ client insights, better customer experience and creation of digital products and services. Adopting a new online learning solution transforms our partners business and opens the door to future online solutions for the business to adopt Online Skills Training is a learning solution developed for the construction industry and beyond that is focused on enabling tradesmen to gain better results using less time and effort. Our completely online courses, not only provide training but also offer online, invigilated assessments that confirm to international proctoring standards. Our Team Our team is strengthen by support from a range of extensively qualified people with expert knowledge in delivering construction health & safety modules. Graham McEwing Graham McEwing has gained extensive knowledge throughout his working life within a number of areas from 2005 to the present day. During this time he works with a range of training providers and helps learners achieve their apprenticeships and functional skills within a wide range of course subjects. Currently his key focus would be within the Construction sector and currently provide Level 1 – Health & Safety courses. Kate Blye Kate Blye has achieved significant success with helping learners predominantly working within the construction industry. Kate worked as an Inspector for HSE for 9 years, and has an in depth understanding both of health and safety and of the construction process. She recognises that the practical skills required for construction work aren't always suited to a classroom situation and is passionate about making her training accessible to everyone. Ryan Lee Ryan Lee provides excellent support across many training areas but concentrates on the construction sector when delivering the Level 1 - Health & Safety in a Construction Environment course for OST. Other activities include tutoring for traineeships and apprenticeships. Ryan is passionate about delivering courses and upholding regulatory compliance. Our mission To bring technology to the centre of certificated learning within the construction industry To promote the use of technology in the Up Skilling of people at all levels within construction To lead the way, in bridging the gap between technology and learning within construction. Contact us If you have a course you currently offer in the classroom that you would like to do online, we can work with you to develop an online equivalent. We are solution and results focused.

iStudy UK

istudy uk

We understand more than anyone how important it is for you to get the right qualifications at the right time. We also understand that when you have a lot to do, you might not always have the time free to go to a place of study. That is why we created this site, so you can take all the time you need to learn more about your chosen topics as well as be able to do the whole thing from home. We believe in empowering people by offering them opportunities to expand and extend their knowledge and skill set as well as giving them the support they need to achieve great things. With thousands of courses available and a team who will do just about anything to help you, it is safe to say that you will not find a better course provider on the internet and so we would love to work with you to make sure that you get the best experience and best results out of your education. WHAT WE DO Here at iStudy we provide a range of online training courses for those who want to gain new skills, and qualifications and update their knowledge. iStudy training courses are delivered entirely online through our sophisticated student learning portal. The student learning portal is an online learning management system that allows students to study for their courses online. This innovative technology means there is no need to attend any classes or take time off work to study. Professionally accredited courses All our courses are delivered in partnership with nationally recognised awarding bodies so be assured that what you learn with us matters when it comes to achieving your career goals. Study that suits you You do not have to give up your job or your life to get a new qualification, you can learn anytime, anywhere.

GymFun

gymfun

Newtownabbey

Founded in 2005, GymFun Gymnastics Club began as a Newtownabbey based Gymnastics Club specialising in recreational gymnastics. We work in partnership with Ulster University and are based at the Jordanstown Campus. We provide fun-filled classes, training, participation and performance opportunities for boys, girls, teenagers and young adults of all abilities. The name GymFun reflects our approach to the sport of gymnastics. Our motto is ‘Serious Smiles' which captures the spirit of all of our activities. We focus on developing children's fundamental movement skills and confidence through a positive and FUN environment. We believe that all children can benefit from postitive gymnastics experiences and that this can help them develop the physical literacy needed for an active life. We fully subscribe to the belief that gymnastics is to sport and physical activity as the alphabet is to reading. We therefore emphasise the mastery of gymnastics skills rather than competitive success. It is our belief that all children, regardless of ability, should be provided with an enjoyable, high quality, recreational gymnastics experiences to enable them to achieve their potential. We strive to ensure our classes are run to the highest standards and we are constantly evolving our programme. Our Membership GymFun Jordanstown is one of the largest recreational gymnastics club in the Newtownabbey. In our Jordantown classes we have over 450 GymFunners training with us every week! Our members include primary and post primary boys and girls of all abilities. Most members attend once a week for a one hour class. Some members train up to 2.5 hours per week. Gymnasts progress, at their own pace, through 4 levels (Enjoy - Learn, Perform, Master) of the GymFun programme . As our members get older we work closely with them to plan and structure sessions that will meet their motivations and needs. Many of our teenage gymnasts are also training as GymFun Leaders through membership of our Young Leaders Academy Quality Marks At GymFun Gymnastics Club, in keeping with our 'Serious Smiles' approach, we believe in providing professional recreational gymnastics provision and strive to ensure that our member's gymnastics experiences are as positive and happy as they can be. GymFun is the proud recipient of the British Gymnastics 'GymMark' accreditation. This quality mark is in recognition of the safe, child friendly, effective environment we have worked very hard to develop. We hope that this accreditation helps reassure parents and carers that they are choosing the right club for their little GymFunners! In 2018 GymFun became one of Northern Ireland's first clubs to have been awarded the British Gymnastics Equality Standard accreditation. Affirming our commitment to provision of inclusive, fair and equitable experiences to all our members regardless of their potential or ability. Our Coaching Team GymFun Coaches are amongst some of the most experienced recreational coaches in Northern Ireland. Many of our coaches (Sinead Connolly, Kelly Morrow, Pippa Davis, Molly Davies) are actively working for British Gymnastics (as Development Officers and/or Tutors and/or Assessors) and help to develop the sport across the province through this work. The majority of our coaching team are studying sport Ulster University undergraduate or foundation degree. Education, training and continuous professional development are a focus for all of our team. We hope this commitment to constant learning, improvement and change is reflected in the quality of our GymFun classes. GymFun Student Employability Programme Developing the gymnastics coaching workforce is one of our priorities at GymFun. We work in partnership with Ulster University and British Gymnastics NI, delivering the GymFun Student Employability Programme. This programme is unique in the UK and is the most significant contributor to recruiting, training and deploying new coaches into the sport of gymnastics in Northern Ireland. We are proud to say that many of our graduates have gone on to open their own gymnastics clubs and/or are working in full time gymnastics careers, impacting the development of the sport across the province. Irish Football Association Partnership We are also working with the IFA Young Girls Excellence programme. This work involves providing gymnastics specific strength, conditioning and flexibility training to the IFA junior girls squads. Through this innovative initiative it is hoped that the young aspiring footballers will enhance their fitness, physical strength and body management and in turn lead to improvements on the pitch!

Steer Training Academy

steer training academy

Steer Training Academy is a leading provider of specialised training solutions to individuals and employers within the Health and Social Care sector. Our innovative e-portfolio of accredited courses, ranging from entry level right through to leadership qualifications, provides today’s busy learners with opportunity and flexibility to learn at a pace that is right for them. With City and Guilds accredited Training Centres in Northern Ireland (NI) and Republic of Ireland we are well positioned deliver top quality practical skills training in a convenient manner for our learners. We believe in your potential and with continued support from our award-winning training team, we will enable you to gain your qualifications and advance in your career. OUR MISSION Steer Training Academy has been established by industry experts to offer flexible, innovative training that works around you. With an expansive e-portfolio of accredited courses available and an award-winning team to deliver any practical training required, our blended learning approach aims to streamline the training process within the Health and Social Care sector. OUR TEAM VICTORIA SMITTON Trainer/Assessor I have been working in the field of care for the last 16 years, I have worked in many roles including office based and manager based roles in the community where I completed my NVQ Level 4 Registered Mangers award and mentored new staff, as well as ongoing monitoring and supervision of practice. Within the last 3 years I have completed my QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, Level 4 Certificate in Assessing and Certificate in Teaching through University of ulster. I am currently completing my Internal Verifiers Award at Level 4 and involved in development and design of an e-learning platform to deliver a blended learning programme within the field of Health and Social Care. I am passionate about the quality of care being delivered and believe it is reflected in the quality of training and opportunities available to the staff. ARLENE MCCRUM Trainer/Assessor I have been working in the field of care for the last 28 years, I started my career as a care assistant working in a nursing home and then in the community providing care and support to individuals living in their own homes. I completed NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, where it gave me the opportunity to develop in my career. Other areas of training I have completed are; BTEC Level 3 PTTLs, ILM Level 3 Management, Level 4 Certificate in Assessing, Certificate in teaching through University of Ulster. For me, I believe that having started at the bottom of the ladder and progressed to where I am today, gives me a better understanding of what is required to deliver the standard of care needed for those who receive it. Hopefully my journey will encourage others who may have the skills and zeal to progress in their career. KIMBERLEY NEILL MCCREADY Commercial Manager Having worked as a Training Specialist for a number of years, I fully understand the importance of good quality training and the difference this can make to an individual, an organisation and an industry as a whole. Whether it's enhancing a career or starting afresh, training and development is so important and it's something I am very passionate about. Learning is a continuous process and it's something I do everyday. OUR VALUES Learners are at the core of Steer Training and they receive the best standard in training. The organisation operates around these 5 principles: Excellence: With a commitment to excellence, we strive to offer the best training solutions to our learners Integrity: It's all about being open, honest and respectful towards our colleagues, our learners and other stakeholders always. Teamwork: We believe in the power of working together, supporting each other to achieve your goals Passion: We're passionate about our learners and the training & development opportunities we offer. We are continuously moving forward, improving and innovating Accountability: We promote reliability and personal responsibility throughout our organisation, our services and our stakeholders

Jane Fletcher Pilates

jane fletcher pilates

Market Harborough

Feel longer, leaner, less stressed and more energised Improve your fitness in a structured and progressive way Exercise is low impact and less painful on your bones and joints Relieve aches and pains that stop you doing as much as you would like to do Strengthen up your core and improve your flexibility Devote just one hour to yourself doing something that makes YOU feel GREAT About JF Pilates classes My Pilates classes are carefully planned in advance with a different focus or theme for each and a progressive approach. Class content consists of a continuous flow of movements that are well balanced and designed to develop and strengthen, stretch and tone, as well as mobilise your joints. I ensure that you are well supported and able to perform the exercises properly, so that you understand what you are trying to achieve and how you can benefit the most. You can also practice as much as you like in between your class should you wish, as I record, edit and upload my weekly Pilates class to my On Demand Video Library. You will certainly develop movement skills that you never thought you had - or had perhaps been long forgotten. One thing is sure; by the end of each of your Pilates classes, whether face-to-face or online, you will have used every muscle! JFP Beginners/Refreshers Pilates These classes are also a great if are brand new to Pilates exercise, or as a refresher if you have done Pilates in the past and want to take it up again. I cover all the basics you need to be able to progress and before you know it you will look better, feel better and have the confidence to move onwards and upwards. All beginners courses also come with access to my back catalogue of beginners Pilates videos via my On Demand video library. See my latest Beginners information HERE JFP Core Central Pilates In these classes I cater for all different levels and abilities, so that you can keep the exercises gentle and restorative, or you can progress and challenge yourself when you feel ready, with more progressive, higher level movement options. These classes are fantastic way to further develop your knowledge and experience of Pilates. JFP Intermediate Pilates During all of these classes I offer progressive and more dynamic exercise options, which are ideal for you if you already have a good level of fitness from other types of activities, or sport, or if you already have a good knowledge of Pilates exercise and are looking for that extra challenge. JFP Advanced Pilates Ideal if you have been practising Pilates for quite some time, are fit and healthy and would like to push the boundaries by joining a class that often includes a powerful and challenging abdominal workout section, with exercises taken from the original classical mat sequences developed by Joseph Pilates. What do I need? All you need to do to take part in Pilates are some comfortable clothes, and if taking part in online classes, a space to lie down and access to a laptop, PC, iPad, tablet or mobile phone. A mat is optional, although most people tend to have their own. If not you are welcome to borrow one of mine. A Pilates head cushion can be useful, or a folded towel will do the same job if you do not have one. Online classes take place via the online meeting platform ZOOM which is ever so easy to set up. If you are not so sure, you can always contact me to help you and you can also take a look at my ZOOM Hints and Tips article in my blog area. What do I need to remember? You should always listen to your own body and work at a level that is right for you, especially when participating in online classes. I aways say that nothing I say is ever compulsory; if you feel like you need to take a rest that is absolutely what you must do. If at any point during your class you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and seek medical advice. Please follow instructions careful and apply your judgement regarding the suitability of any exercises, choosing the level and any progressions that are appropriate for you, and resting when you need to do so. By participating in Pilates classes, you are doing so at your own risk. Jane Fletcher Pilates is not responsible or liable for any injury or harm you may sustain as a result of taking part.

AV8 Flight School

av8 flight school

Where do I start? If you want to fly and operate drones professionally, the General VLOS Certificate (GVC) is the most practical and effective way to reach your aims. Legally you don't need any special training or certification to fly drones commercially (just a Flyer ID, Operator ID and correct insurance), however for most operators the limitations on where you can fly and how close you can get to people are far too restrictive to be practical. This is referred to as the Open Category. It is possible to fly with fewer restrictions in Open Category via the A2 Certificate of Competence (A2 CofC), however there are some strong caveats with regards to its usefulness and longevity (see the A2 CofC below for more info). The way to remove and reduce the limitations on where you can fly is by obtaining a CAA Operational Authorisation (an "OA") so you can operate in what's called the Specific Category. To obtain an OA, you first need to complete a GVC course with an approved training provider, like AV8. The OA is a formal permission that allows you to fly drones up to 25kg inside congested and built up areas and to within 50m of people. The important distinction to note is that this 50m separation distance is measured as an invisible "bubble" around the drone, as apposed to the 50m "cylinder" that applies in the Open Category. This effectively means that, subject to certain safety precautions, you have enormous freedoms in where you can fly, even to the point of flying overhead people if you're more than 50m above them if it can be done safely (and for no longer than necessary). An OA also provides you with a far more professional client-facing image, so much so that its estimated that around 80% of the UK's £42bn drone industry is only available to operators with an OA, since most clients specify it as a baseline requirement. If you're planning on flying for another drone operator, it will also very likely be a requirement that you have. a full GVC. The GVC is a pilot competency course designed to provide you with everything you need to obtain an Operational Authorisation (OA) from the CAA. It consists of some online study, an exam conducted under formal conditions, the creation of an operations manual, and finally a practical flight test. Once you've completed the course, you're awarded both the GVC and A2 CofC (our courses are modular!) and you can then use your shiny new certificate to apply to the CAA (see below for more info on the OA). Having a GVC brings a lot of flexibility and professionalism to your drone operations. You learn about flight operations, meteorology (the weather), flight performance, as well as the practicalities of planning and conducting safe and legal drone flights. Depending on your circumstances, the course can be finished in as little as a week, however most students complete it over the course of 4 to 6 weeks on a part time basis. The theory section of the course is completed online via our virtual learning environment; super easy to use and navigate and there are lots of quizzes and knowledge checks to keep you on track. Once you're ready, the exam is online and on-demand 24/7/365 (literally!). You'll connect with a proctor (a human being) who'll help you get set up and ready. The exam is multiple choice and covers the same areas as the knowledge checks. Because of the way our courses are structured we have a near 100% first time pass rate, however if you happened to have a bad day we provide you with some additional support and retakes of the exam are always free. With the exam complete you'll be able to log in to Flight Docs, our very own automated system for creating your operations manual. It takes around 30 minutes, after which you'll have a full compliant and formatted document sitting in your inbox. The final step is your practical flight test. We have a network of flight examiners across the whole of the UK from which you can choose the one closest and most convenient to you. We also provide you with the details of how the flight test is performed right at the start of your course so you can practice whilst you study. The test itself consists of planning for the flight, setting up, completing the various manoeuvres, responding to simulated emergencies and closing your operation down. It may seem a little daunting but we guide you every step of the way.

No Boundaries Cricket Club

no boundaries cricket club

Stafford

No Boundaries Cricket Club is a registered (14004918) Community Interest Company (a type of company introduced by the United Kingdom government in 2005 under the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004, designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good. CICs are intended to be easy to establish, with all the flexibility and certainty of the company form, but with some special features to ensure they are working for the benefit of the community. They are overseen by the Regulator of Community Interest Companies. It was established by Dr Simon Chowdhury and Chris Marshall in March 2022 and the CIC36 application can be viewed here and the Articles of Association here. Subsequently this Board Note was produced confirming that Dr Chowdhury will be Chair and that both founding members have a right of veto over new members, and at the same time Sandra Marshall was appointed Company Secretary & Treasurer. Introduction As the name implies we are a Cricket based Community Interest Company (NOT a Charity Team) whose primary aim is to educate people on the benefits and opportunities cricket proves. We will put together teams to introduce people to the game and from time to time we will play games to awareness and raise funds, but we are very much a Business aiming to make profits which in turn we will use to achieve these objectives We have two distinct sides to the Club: On the field we aim to provide opportunities to play cricket in the right spirit. All are welcome, but the focus is on introducing woman and children to the game of cricket. Off the field we aim to raise funds and awareness and run educational programs focussed on diversity, inclusiveness, and racism and improving animal welfare. This is important to recognise as it means we have two distinct sides to the Club which each require their own distinct structure(s) to run. Off The Field The CIC is fundamentally a limited company guaranteed by liability (£1 per member – which is the CIC term for Director). There are currently three Directors, the founders Dr Simon Chowdhury (Chair), Sandra Marshall (Company Secretary & Treasurer) and Chris Marshall. We are open to having up to 5 Directors in due course but are in no rush. New Directors must be appointed with a specific objective in mind and with the relevant skill set. Anyone thinking they can contribute can put themselves forward. It is important that the CIC does not spread itself too thin or over extend itself so will be selective as to how many charities/causes we actively support on an ongoing basis. We will have one per Director with that Director being responsible for the relationship and activities relating to that charity. Dr Chowdhury has selected the NHS, Chris being an allrounder has elected Animal Welfare for his focus. The blog will provide awareness and educational content for the charities and causes that we support. We will invite guest contributors to help them develop their writing skills and presence. We want to secure funding and grants to deliver educational programs both online and in person with schools, clubs, organisations and communities to help disadvantaged children to improve their lives through involvement with and through cricket. The same applies to our animal welfare objective. We want to promote job opportunities in and around cricket, not just playing: scoring, umpiring, ground staff. We can set up/facilitate training programs and look at working with local clubs to give people work experience and exposure to these skills. On The Field We are NOT aiming to be a celebrity charity cricket club playing at high profile venues. We will play at local clubs against the local club with our team made up of club members, guests, and local cricketers. Our cricket games will have two very specific objectives: 1) to support the nominated cause, as well as our partners and sponsor, and 2) to introduce as many boys, girls and woman as possible to the game of cricket. We will hold coaching and playing sessions at the club on the morning for both club members and newcomers to the game and in the afternoon, we will play a game (or games) which allow all to play. We will introduce a recognised structure to run the cricket side of the club: Director of Cricket, Club Captain, Vice Captains, Safeguarding & Welfare Officer. We will keep an open mind to absorbing other clubs into our ‘tribe’: charity specific ones and higher profile celebrity ones which help expand our reach and ability to help more people and animals BUT we need to walk before we run. We can maintain relationships with these clubs, and possibly play them, but our initial priority and focus is NBCC. We will not be paying for grounds, or for people to play. Players will cover their own costs associated with games.