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4Trauma

4trauma

Birmingham

Professor of Clinical Traumatology, Sir Keith Porter is involved in the treatment of some of University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s (UHB) most complex injury cases. He trained at St Thomas’ Hospital in London in the 1970s before being jointly appointed at the Birmingham Accident Hospital and Selly Oak Hospital in April 1986. He was awarded a professorship by UHB, the University of Birmingham and the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine in 2005 and was knighted for his role in developing trauma treatment for injured British soldiers in 2010. I am proud of the achievements from the robust civilian-military partnership between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, during the last decade. There have been significant advances in pre hospital care with critical care interventions and blood delivered by the MERT team and the introduction of haemostatic resuscitation and damage control principles in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, such that patients have progressively survived more severe injuries in the last decade particularly as the IED have become more sophisticated and destructive. Birmingham has responded and moved forward the boundaries of continued resuscitation, wound surgery and surgical reconstruction using concepts and techniques that are not in war textbooks and have required bespoke and innovative solutions. Landmark advances have included debridement strategies, proactively managing the continuing inflammatory response, defining and understanding complex microbiological challenges including fungal infections and devising bespoke surgical solutions particularly for soft tissue loss. Integral to improving functional outcome has been our close working with Headley Court. Clinicians have worked closely with DSDL, defence research and the NIHRSRMC to come up with solutions to the research questions these complex patient generate. With several hundred unexpected survivors from recent campaigns, QEHB is proud of the part it has played in the chain of care and is working with the RCDM and defence medical services to capture the lessons learnt in what will be a live and evolving document.

The Island Project

the island project

Meriden

The Island Project School was set up to provide a school for children and young people with autism. It was founded by parents whose children had previously been taught at home using Applied Behaviour Analysis ("ABA"). Without functional communication, adults with autism can be isolated from their family, community and even carers. Without clear and early intervention, children and young people may grow into adults with no communication or independence skills meaning that they become the most dependent, and sadly most vulnerable group whilst needing the largest amount of support. If, as a school, we can give young people a means of communication plus independence skills, we can give them a better quality of life, whilst reducing their long term dependence upon their community. Unfortunately, whilst Local Authorities have a legal obligation to provide appropriate education for all children, they do not have the space, funding, or expertise to provide appropriate education for all pupils, particularly those with complex communication needs and associated difficulties, or for those who have ABA on their EHC Plans In the West Midlands, there were no ABA schools when the Island Project was founded, and this remains largely the case. The School was founded using the principles of ABA, and the Pyramid Approach to Education which gives pupils an effective means of communication using the Picture Exchange System. The School recognises that having an effective means of communication, putting in place strategies around managing sensory difficulties, and the development of independence skills are key to enabling children and young people to successfully access education and a better quality of life in the future. In recognition of this, all pupils at the School have input from a Multi Disciplinary Team which includes Behaviour Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists specialising in Sensory Integration. The School originated with three pupils in a small unit in Balsall Common. The Schoo was founded as a charity, and within a few years, had outgrown its original building and moved to new premises at Diddington Hall in Meriden.

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

ormiston shelfield community academy

Walsall

Our core drivers of Outcomes, Values and Choices are at the heart of our daily actions and interactions. Our aim is simple; by rigorously instilling our values, students achieve positive outcomes enabling them to make considered life choices which open doors to the opportunities they deserve.  Our team shares the vision. We all aspire to make a difference for our students every day. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships based on mutual respect, at all levels. Our relentless desire to deliver high quality teaching and pastoral support combined with an array of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, enables our students to develop the knowledge, skills and character to lead successful, fulfilling lives. We create a safe and happy environment where students are nurtured academically, socially, and emotionally so that they are ready to tackle academic challenges and have the values to become responsible members of our society.  Outcomes We educate our students to understand that 'outcomes' means academic attainment and progress, development of values and character and progression to their preferred destinations. We support our students to achieve academic qualifications that empower them to seize opportunities and advance to the next stage of their chosen educational journey. We empower our students to have the knowledge, skills, personal traits and experiences in order to seize career and life opportunities. Values We are ready, respectful and responsible.  We are honest. We do what we say we’ll do and do not make excuses. We are a team. Helping a member of our team is helping ourselves Choices We develop our students to have the strength of character and courage to do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our values support our students to make the life choices that will have a positive impact on their future and contribution to society. Being outcome focused and values driven, students take responsibility for their learning and actions which opens doors for them to have a breadth of choices when they leave school.

West Coventry Academy

west coventry academy

Coventry

In practice, this means that we expect students, staff, parents and governors to model these core values. Student Expectations Respectful Students show respect for themselves, their peers, staff and the community. Communicate with others in a calm and respectful manner Listen and respect other people’s views Have respect for the school site and learning environment Have a healthy, active and proactive lifestyle, with self-respect and self-discipline Recognition that respect for effort brings reward Responsible Students are responsible for their own behaviour and their consequences. Students are responsible for their own learning Students are responsible for wearing the correct uniform, bringing the correct books and equipment to school. Students are responsible to complete their work (including homework) Students are responsible to attend/complete any sanctions issued due to inappropriate behaviour or missed work. Students are responsible to report any inappropriate behaviour to an appropriate adult Resilient Students become more resilient when they realise that it is important to make mistakes and learn from them When finding work difficult, students should not just give up Re-read the work, look at previous work, have another go! Only ask for help when the above has been done Have high expectations of yourself Learn from experiences, in order to become stronger and better at tackling the next challenge Ready to Learn Students attend school in correct uniform, on time and with the correct equipment books Be punctual for all lessons, enter rooms calmly, take out equipment and start the Do Now in silence Make sure all home and prior learning tasks have been completed Have the right attitude to learn and actively engage in lessons Staff Expectations Respectful Staff model respectful behaviour to promote a culture of mutual respect Communicate with others in a calm and respectful manner Feedback on work respectfully, showing students that their work and effort has been valued. Show respect through being fair and consistent when dealing with students Promote that respect for effort brings reward Responsible Staff are responsible for creating a positive and calm learning environment Teachers are responsible for delivering well planned and meaningful learning experiences Teachers understand the responsibility of their role as a tutor Staff understand the responsibility of working in a school Staff are responsible for modelling expectations Staff are responsible for challenging poor behaviour and uphold school policies consistently. Resilient Support the whole school community to build resilience Identify vulnerable students that may have barriers to learning, support them in reducing barriers and equip them with the skills to build their resilience Praise student’s efforts Teach students that we learn from make mistakes Be open and flexible to new initiatives Develop a Growth Mindset Ready to Learn Ensure lessons are well planned and have impact for all students Ensure you are punctual to lessons and greet the students in a positive way Ensure school rules are applied consistently and fairly Listen to student concerns and help students overcome barriers to learning Empower students to become independent learners Parent Expectations Respectful Promote respectful behaviour within their families Communicate with the school in a calm and respectful manner Respect that all school decisions they are made with best interests of the students Respect the school rules and explain to their child the importance of them Respect the importance of education and teach their child the value of it Promote that respect for effort brings reward Responsible Parents are responsible for their child’s attendance and behaviour Parents are responsible to ensure their child is kept safe and well. Parents are responsible to ensure their child has the correct uniform and equipment. Parents are responsible for communicating with the school to flag any issues that may affect their child’s learning. Parents are responsible challenge poor behaviour and celebrate success Resilient Build up their child’s resilience through supporting them emotionally and helping them to show determination in the face of adversity Promote the importance of “Learning from mistakes” Demonstrate a positive attitude about education and their child Praise their child’s efforts and not just their academic achievements Ready to Learn Ensure their child attends school on time, in the correct uniform and with the right books/equipment Support their child with their learning Develop a partnership with the school Keep track of their child’s homework and behaviour by accessing classcharts regularly Encourage their child to read and to become an independent learner

The Health Creation Alliance

the health creation alliance

London

Health Creation Alliance is a Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee and regulated by the CIC Regulator. It is called The Health Creation Alliance C.I.C. Company number: 11536588. The directors are Merron Simpson, Dr Brian Fisher, Peter Hay, Lynne Bowers, Alex McCraw, Tele Amuludun, Neil McGregor-Paterson and Donna McLaughlin. Our ambition is to develop the democratic role of our active members, involving them more in decision-making. Recruitment of our new Chair An opportunity to help steer, shape and develop a values-led dynamic, networked organisation to realise its full potential and purpose as a movement for Health Creation. To apply please download an application pack here. This contains much more information about THCA, what we are looking for and how to apply. The Health Creation Alliance (THCA) is in the process of identifying and recruiting a new Chair to lead the organisation over the next 3-6 years and beyond. This follows our current Chair, Dr Brian Fisher’s announcement at our Annual Member Meeting in May, that he will be standing down. Brian has led the organisation over the last four years to its current position of impact and influence: THCA has been instrumental in influencing change on the ground, across systems and at national level and as a result, our profile has increased considerably. We are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Chair who can offer fresh leadership and steer us through the next phases of our growth and development. As the newly empowered Integrated Care Systems are starting to understand how Health Creation can guide whole-system transformation from the bottom up, THCA wants to fulfil its purpose as a national ‘go to’ alliance spreading skills and know-how and enabling professionals across sectors and systems to become equipped to confidently address health inequalities and create the conditions for people and communities to live in good health, through Health Creation. We have many of the elements in place, a significant profile and are gaining ground. Building upon everything we have achieved so far our new Chair will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to take the org

Af Academy

af academy

Tamworth

Private support of the Air Force Academy provides so much more than a margin of excellence, a higher education phrase used to describe the role of private philanthropy. Your impact is, in fact, immeasurable. Our focus on “More than a Margin” is a celebration of the generous individuals who make our mission possible. It more adequately describes the true impact of private support. We believe strongly, as many do, that our Academy is a vital national resource — one that is deserving of our emotional and financial support. The Academy's mission is simply too important to leave to the vagaries of federal funding alone. As a result, the Air Force Academy Foundation (formerly the USAFA Endowment) will work actively to identify and to cultivate key relationships with current and potential Academy donors to support the superintendent's strategic priorities. We also believe that a foundation, singularly charged with the abiding stewardship of donated funds and constituted in such a way as to ensure the permanency and efficacy of the gift, is the most effective structure for providing this support to the Academy. As a result, the founders of the Air Force Academy Foundation chose to establish a new type of foundation and to memorialize a number of unique Founding Principles into the organizational bylaws. Founding Principles Our board of directors is stable and independent. The structure of the Air Force Academy Foundation is such that donors can have confidence that their gifts will be stewarded carefully and consistently over time by other donors. We are committed to a positive and supportive approach. The singular role of the Air Force Academy Foundation is to provide financial support for vital Academy programs. We will not make any public pronouncements on the policy decisions of the Academy or the Air Force. We are fully transparent. Our operations have complete audit and donor visibility annually. Annual reports are provided to each donor — both for the Air Force Academy Foundation as a whole, and for each donor's individual gift. Our Commitment to Donors We hold donor service first and foremost. We commit to integrity and transparency in all our dealings. We will recognize our donors' contributions while respecting donor-requested privacy. We seek perfection in every written communication and report we produce. We under-promise, over-prepare, and over-deliver. We get the job done regardless of who gets the credit. We welcome constructive criticism. We seek continuous improvement in every aspect of our operation. Cooperation and respect characterize our interactions with each other and the outside world. Quality preempts quantity. Execution supersedes intention.

The Tasty Lawyer

the tasty lawyer

Sutton Coldfield

The Cookery Courses Courses are either half-day or full-day. On the full-day course, attendees will spend the morning or evening preparing the recipes and then enjoy what they have prepared at a sit down meal. The courses are taught in a small group setting, with a mixture of hands-on cooking and demonstration, in a fun and friendly setting within our home. You can book a course as individuals, where you will have a chance to make new friends or book as a group of friends, family or work colleagues, to have a fun day together! The cooking classes offer a great team building opportunity. As such, I also run Corporate and Team Building workshops. There are further courses specifically for children and young persons ( I am DBS registered) and those with particular dietary requirements. Please contact me for further information. There is something for everyone! Book to attend for special occasions, be they birthdays, anniversaries, Valentines, Mother’s and Father’s Day or other personal milestones – the list goes on. Or purchase the perfect gift – The Tasty Lawyer Gift Voucher, so your friends and loved ones can book a course date to suit them. So if you fancy learning to cook home style Indian dishes in a relaxed, light-hearted and friendly environment, then I would love to see you within my home kitchen. It’s really easy – just look at the various courses and dates on offer on our Blog or Facebook pages and contact me using the online form. If you can’t find any forthcoming course dates on our website or social media – don’t worry! It will simply be that The Tasty Lawyer is undertaking group bookings at this time but will be available again soon. Please send her a message and you will receive upcoming dates. Arrangements can be made for groups of 6 or more to attend on a different day and time. Please contact the cookery school for more details and to book. All you then need to do is, turn up on the day and enjoy the setting of my beautiful home kitchen to learn to create some tasty and delicious dishes. Depending on the course selected, sit and enjoy what has been prepared during the class or, take the freshly cooked food away to enjoy in the comfort of your own homes! Cooking at The Tasty Lawyer, is the perfect way to spend the day with friends, family, work colleagues or even just to meet new people – that also includes spending time with yours truly – moi! To see photos and videos from some of our classes, follow The Tasty Lawyer on Facebook and Instagram using the links at the bottom of this page.

Woodrush High School

woodrush high school

Worcestershire

Welcome to Woodrush High School, an extremely popular and over-subscribed Academy for 11 to 18-year olds. Woodrush is a thriving secondary school committed to building supportive, professional relationships between students, staff, parents, carers and the community we serve, to ensure all our young people receive the excellent education they deserve. With an established reputation both locally and regionally, Woodrush has a strong history of success and partnerships. Our school community is composed of the main school site and the modern Community Hub building: containing the community and school Library, Rush Gym, Café, Youth & Community Centre and our Training Consortium. Each of these elements of Woodrush reflects our commitment to being at the heart of our community, serving children and residents and growing specialist in learning, teaching and youth support. We strive for ‘Excellence through Endeavour’ in all that we do. This motto captures our unwavering drive towards academic success for all, whilst developing our young people to be well-rounded individuals who will make a positive contribution to society. In our most recent inspection we were judged by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership & management and ‘Outstanding’ student personal development, behaviour and welfare. As a thriving community school, we value the contribution all our students make to the life and success of everything we do. Our pastoral care is a clear strength and ensures that students and staff feel safe, valued and are happy to be a part of our school. Indeed, visitors comment on the ‘warmth’ and sense of ‘family’ which is tangible around the school. We deliver a challenging, relevant and adaptable curriculum which inspires, stretches and celebrates students learning and enables them to access a wide range of disciplines. Our teaching and learning support staff are committed and well-qualified professionals, dedicated to maximising success for all students. Woodrush staff share a common goal: to make our school the very best it can be and make each learner’s experience, a successful one. Woodrush staff have extremely high expectations of both themselves and our students. However, of all our achievements, we are most proud of our young people: their behaviour is excellent. They are courteous, friendly natured, curious learners and respectful individual towards each other and staff. And they enjoy and participate positively in their classroom-based experiences and the extensive extra-curricular opportunities afforded to them. We are justifiably proud to be a part of Woodrush. Whatever your interest in our Academy, I hope you find the information on this website useful. If you have any further questions, or would like to visit our school, please get in touch, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Greenlight Driver Training Services

greenlight driver training services

London

The Green Light Driving School is a MTO certified driving school that is dedicated to teaching defensive driving tactics to teens and adults throughout the GTA in an environment where learning is enjoyable, timetables are flexible, and absolute customer satisfaction is a priority and guarantee. We give the required 20 hours in the classroom, as well as 10 hours of in-car training and 10 hours of homework. Our objective is to offer individuals with the greatest degree of driving education possible in order to keep our roads and highways safe for all users. This includes in-class driving lessons, defensive driving school, professional license classes and of course; in-car lessons. When you finish our program, you will be able to drive with confidence in any scenario or location. We provide affordable New Driver Driving Programs to people of all ages, with a simple payment plan. WHAT DO WE OFFER? We offer weekend classes, evening sessions throughout the fall and winter, 4-day holiday classes, and weekday courses during the summer holidays every year. Our classes range from a large variety – from private driving classes, G2 and G lessons, online driving courses to many other driving school programs. If you are unable to attend a session, you can make it up at any time throughout the year. The Green Light Driving lessons are designed to help you pass you’re driving exam and get your driver's licence, and they cover defensive driving and parallel parking. Driver education training at Green Light Driving School must cover emergency techniques and ways to avoid the hazards of distracted driving. G1 licence holders who successfully complete the course may be eligible for a 4-month reduction in the 12-month minimum G1-licensing duration. Qualified Green Light Driving School graduates may potentially qualify for a reduction in insurance prices. Our G2 and G lessons run year-round. OUR TEAM Our in-class and in-car driving instructors are Ministry of Transportation certified driving school teachers who are highly experienced, professional, patient, and kind. The in-class session is meant to be enjoyable and instructive while also correctly educating our students to be the greatest and safest drivers they can be in a Oakville class site that is always maintained clean, bright, and equipped with the essential advanced education material. Our administrative team is skilled, experienced, and pleasant. They will offer you with comprehensive help and direction during the Driver Training Program, as well as guidance through the automobile purchasing and insurance processes. Join one of our programs today if you are in the Burlington or Oakville area, and our team will assure that you gain the knowledge needed to be a successful driver. If you have any questions or would like more information on our program, please feel free to contact us at 905-257-1575.