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St John Henry Newman Catholic School

st john henry newman catholic school

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Carlisle

St John Henry Newman Catholic School offers you… An exciting, engaging curriculum underpinned by excellent teaching A committed and caring staff Regular physical activity for all pupils A wide range of extra-curricular activities including residential opportunities and international travel At St John Henry Newman Catholic School we are committed to the high achievement of all our pupils. We cultivate success and foster the highest aspirations through excellent teaching. We are a learning community which has high expectations and actively seeks to celebrate the good in every individual. St John Henry Newman Catholic School is built on the Christian values of trust, respect and compassion. We inspire an enthusiasm for life-long learning and are committed to success for all. St John Henry Newman Catholic School opened in 1967 and we are very proud of the long history of achievements gained by our pupils. Our expectations are high and we continue to ‘raise the bar’. Our small sixth form ensures that all of our pupils’ individual needs are catered for which in turn ensures we are well placed to help each individual to make their expected progress. Supported by a strong careers programme, our pupils continue to be successful in their transition from school to employment, apprenticeships and further education and training. Pupils receive individual guidance on their next steps and we are proud to say that our school leaver statistics are above the national average with close to 100% of our pupils selecting appropriate future steps. St John Henry Newman Catholic School seeks to provide a distinctly Catholic education in partnership with parents, families, the local Church and wider community. Everyone is encouraged to be the best person that they can be and is both nurtured and challenged in a safe and secure environment. Mutual respect is at the heart of our school community and Gospel values of peace, justice and reconciliation are of paramount importance. At St John Henry Newman Catholic School we pride ourselves on the level of pastoral care our pupils are offered. Each pupil is known to us and we are able to identify and react quickly when problems arise to help our pupils in every way possible to achieve their full potential. We are renowned for going the extra mile and offering first class levels of support. Each Year group has a dedicated Head of Year who works with pupils from their first day in Year 7 until they finish Year 11. A Pupil Support Officer is also available throughout the day providing advice and guidance. It is a difficult decision to select a secondary school for your child. One of the most important things you should do is visit the school during the school day. This will allow you to get a feel for the school and to see our pupils at work. We would be delighted to arrange a visit for you at a time convenient time to yourself. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit. We have excellent facilities set in pleasant surroundings. Pupils will experience practical subjects using up to date technology in purpose-built environments. ICT facilities are constantly being updated and pupils have the opportunity to access resources both in and outside school using our virtual learning environment.

David Weatherly Education

david weatherly education

Honiton

David has nearly forty years of educational experience as a teacher, senior manager, local authority consultant and school improvement adviser. His work with individual and groups of schools across the UK and abroad is always focused on ways of achieving improved outcomes for pupils through the professional development of teachers. David’s annual training programmes around the country attract hundreds of teachers and receive outstanding evaluations. He also contributes to Early Years and Primary SCITT, Teach Direct and university PGCE programmes. Whether working directly with teachers and senior leaders in schools or writing new learning and teaching materials, David always seeks to improve the engagement and raise the performance of children and young people at all stages through the carefully planned progression of key subject knowledge, concepts and skills. David’s focus is always on learning and in particular on identifying challenging subject outcomes which are made accessible to pupils through key question led enquiries both inside and outside of the classroom. He has particular expertise in designing cross curricular learning programmes which integrate the teaching of English and Mathematics as part of relevant and engaging investigations which support pupils to study places, issues, people and events at depth rather than on a superficial level. His enquiry-based approach teaches important subject knowledge whilst emphasising the significance of teachers allowing time and opportunity for pupils to master key subject skills and outcomes by ‘doing less better’. David has been a Harper Collins author at primary and secondary levels for many years and his Primary Connected Geography framework published in 2016 was highly commended by the Geographical Association and was his third such publications award. The corresponding Primary Connected History scheme was published in 2018. As well as Geography and History David also has particular expertise in developing Education for Sustainability (encompassing environmental education, global citizenship and outdoor learning) and associated sustainable schools programmes. In addition to his national programme of Geography and History training David also provides bespoke support to individual or federations of schools and to subject leaders across the United Kingdom and internationally. He teaches regularly. David Weatherly Secondary School Deputy Headteacher I came on your course in January - in fact I also came to one the year before. I just wanted to let you know that I just presented my subject audit to staff and senior management and it was very well received. Lots of people were inspired and it is down to your course. We now have a really clear vision for Geography and we are looking forward to getting together and revitalising our planning for September. We have a lot of changes to make, but the positivity I am getting from people is awesome. I just wanted to say thank you for your help and for inspiring me. Your courses have honestly been the best I have been on in my career. Primary School Deputy Headteacher A fantastic, inspirational course which, as a deputy and English subject leader, I found matched what we want to do in school perfectly. A wonderful antidote to today’s education ‘policy’ - thank you so much. The discussion of the skills that the children needed (at a teacher level) and the assessment teachers should be planning and looking for (at a co-ordinator/managerial level) was beautifully, simply and eloquently presented

Southend High School For Girls

southend high school for girls

Southend-On-Sea

It’s a great privilege to introduce myself as the Headteacher at Southend High School for Girls, and on behalf of our students and staff, I’m pleased to welcome you to our website. The school has over a hundred years of history, tradition and success – educating the brightest young minds. As Headteacher, I’m passionate about the learning and development of our students and am delighted that you’ve shown an interest in our wonderful school. SHSG is a unique school. Students and staff cherish its traditions, such as celebrating the school’s birthday just before October half term and presenting birthday presents to the school. Clocks are a popular gift! Our 1,200 students and 140 staff are joined by past pupils, governors and headteachers in the hall – singing the school’s song, Jerusalem, with gusto – a great example of the SHSG family coming together. Indeed, once a member of the SHSG family, always a member of the SHSG family. Southend High School for Girls is a high-performing grammar school – academic excellence is at the core of our purpose and commitment to students and parents. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and are experts in their fields. We are unashamedly ambitious for our students and challenge them far beyond the National Curriculum. For example, in Year 7 students learn Latin and classical Greek, in addition to learning how to code in computer science. At GCSE, students can take Further Maths and Statistics, including additional subjects beyond the curriculum, such as Critical and Contextual Art. At A Level, students study four subjects and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Of course, we’re about far more than just great academic outcomes. Developing the whole person and seeing our Year 7s grow into confident, articulate and highly motivated young adults strong in self-belief and ready to start their next chapter after Year 13 is why we’re here. A student’s journey at SHSG is full of adventure, and we encourage students to get involved. There’s something to inspire and challenge everyone. Students relish opportunities to participate in Duke of Edinburgh and World Challenge expeditions, to be leaders, to perform in school shows, and to represent the school in our nationally renowned sports teams. SHSG is an inspiring and vibrant place, full of energy and laughter – and amazing people! It’s a school where we constantly aim to meet the challenges set out in our principles of ensuring that everyone is safe, happy and successful.

Nick Dale Photography

nick dale photography

Here’s a brief biographical profile and outline of my photography career. If you want to see a few pictures of me, click here. If you have any questions, just click the chat button or get in touch at nick@nickdalephotography.com or on +44 7942 800921 . Photographer | Writer | Speaker | Teacher | Judge I dreamed of becoming a photographer when I was 15, but my mother wanted me to go to Oxford instead! I ended up reading English at Oxford and working as a strategy consultant for a few years before retiring at the age of 29. I then travelled round the world for seven years, doing four ski seasons and working on an internet start-up in San Francisco before finally returning to London in 2005. At that point, consulting work felt too stressful, so I decided to go 'quality of life'. I'm now a private tutor and international award-winning wildlife photographer. I became a tutor in 2009 when I happened to read an article in the paper called 'Ten Ways to Beat the Recession', and I started taking pictures again when I received a random email inviting me to go on safari and climb Mount Kenya. I've been a wildlife photographer since 2013, taking pictures in 26 countries on all seven continents and winning various awards including the Sunday Times/Audley Travel Big Shot. I spend a lot of time in Africa, and I’ve been on over 300 game drives and boat rides there. I’ve also worked as a Resident Photographer at various safari lodges: 2019: Klein’s Camp, Serengeti Under Canvas, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp and Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp 2020: Gabus Game Ranch and Etosha National Park in Namibia 2022: Ol Jogi in Kenya and Muchenje in Botswana. I'm always happy to answer questions from guests, whether it’s about camera settings, the rules of composition or just identifying all the different species of wildlife. Back at camp, I'll give the odd talk on camera technique, give feedback on their images and show them some of my own. Maybe I’ll see you out there…! Artist’s Statement I have a passion for wildlife, and I want to celebrate all its facets in my photography, including power, beauty, cuteness and humour. These are the qualities I want to share with people. I’m not a conservationist, so I don’t take pictures of endangered animals to put on posters for Greenpeace or Friends of the Earth. I take them because I love close encounters with the natural world, and I want to share the excitement, relaxation, tenderness and wonder they evoke. I started out taking 'portraits' of animals. That was all very well, and a lion might look beautiful sitting on the African savannah at sunset, but there isn't much energy in that sort of picture. What I try to do now is to focus on action shots. I still take portraits - and sometimes I don't have a choice! - but my ideal image is much more likely to be a cheetah chasing down a Thomson’s gazelle than a bird sitting on a branch! My favourite animals are the predators, and the advantage of a long lens is that it can create the impression of being right up close and personal with some pretty dangerous beasts. It’s that sense of excitement that I try to capture in my work, and I'm happy to use whatever technology I can find to do the job. Cameras 2 x Sony a1 mirrorless cameras 2 x Sony VGC-4EM Vertical Grip for A1 2 x Sony 160GB TOUGH CFexpress Type A Flash Memory Cards Lenses Sony FE 12-24 mm f/2.8 G Master lens Sony FE 24-70 mm f/2.8 G Master lens Sony FE 70-200 mm f/2.8 G Master OSS II lens Sony FE 400 mm f/2.8 G Master lens Sony FE 600 mm f/4 G Master lens Sony SEL E Mount 14TC 1.4x Teleconverter - White Sony SEL E Mount 20TC 2x Teleconverter - White All that, combined with the wonders of Lightroom and Topaz Labs, gives me the best possible chance to show off the wonders of Nature. Contact If you’d like to hire me for a talk, a lesson, a photo shoot or a safari, please contact me on +44 7942 800921 or at nick@nickdalephotography.com. 99 Ormonde Court Upper Richmond Road London SW15 6TR Mobile: +44 7942 800921 Skype: nicholas_dale Facebook: facebook.com/nickdalephotography Flickr: flickr.com/photos/nickdalephotography Instagram: instagram.com/nickdalephotography LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nickdalephotography Pinterest: pinterest.com/nickdalephotography Twitter: twitter.com/nickdale_photo YouTube: youtube.com/@nickdalephotography View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Donations If you’d like to support my photographic career by making a donation, please click the button below. DONATE Sales Sold over 25,000 images to buyers including National Geographic, Africa Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, The Evening Standard, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Mail Online, The Sun, The Sunday Express, The Times and Lonely Planet. Sold my best-selling shot of a jumping Adélie penguin over 2,000 times - and it even appeared on a poster inside the hero's locker on the US TV show Atypical! Provided the cover photo for SMT magazine. Sold 65 fine art prints to private collectors around the world. Sold over 1,000 copies of my Expert Photography ebooks on Social Success Strategies and Wonderful Wildlife. Sold over 200 greeting cards and postcards at various exhibitions, Gerhold in Putney and Willow Bough Tea Rooms. Worked for clients including a tennis club, a milliner, a local councillor, a tuition agency and a procurement consultancy. Publications Wrote ebooks on wildlife photography and social media for Expert Photography, books on Predators & Prey, India, Antarctica and a local wedding, plus Resident Photographer: Tanzania & Kenya. Wrote articles for Expert Photography, Fusion Art, Outdoor Photography, Wildlife Photographic, PhotoPXL, Clipping Path Creative and SLR Lounge. Interviewed by Fusion Art for A Day in the Life. Posted articles, images and videos online: Nick Dale Photography website: 1.0k unique monthly visitors Facebook: 4.1k followers, 22.0k engagement, 700.6k people reached, 1.1m impressions (last 28 days) Instagram: 322 accounts engaged, 2.6k accounts reached, 14.4k total followers (last 30 days) LinkedIn: 492 connections Pinterest: 399 followers, 64k impressions, 2.4k engagements, 49k total audience, 1.8k engaged audience (last 30 days) Twitter: 18 followers YouTube: 50.1k subscribers, 205k watch hours and seven videos with more than a million views - (here, here, here, here, here, here and here). Awards Shoot The Frame’s October 2022 and May 2020 Shoot The Wild competitions The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists Prize 2022 The Faces of Peace Art Prize 2022 Tailor-Made Tour Company of the Year 2022 for England in the Travel & Hospitality Awards International Prize Leonardo da Vinci - The Universal Artist 2022 ATIM's Top 60 Masters for 2022 (see magazine feature on p25 and video starting at 26:26) Wildlife category in the Professional Photographer of the Year 2021 Best International Wildlife Photographer 2021 in the Southern Enterprise Awards hosted by SME News 2021 LUX Life Photography Coach of the Year - UK National Geographic: Photo of the Day award twice (here and here), both images being chosen for the Daily Dozen and Best of Photo of the Day 2017 and winning over 25,000 likes on Instagram Monthly finalist in the Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year 2021 Gold in the Animal Portrait category of the 2020 World Nature Photography Awards Sunday Times/Audley Travel Big Shot competition Wildlife Series in the 15th Pollux Awards/The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards Best of Contest in 35 Awards’ Wildlife: Mammals competition Guru’s Top Pick in the Gurushots Up Close with Birds challenge Best of Show in Grey Cube Gallery's Nature exhibition (see video) February 2020 Arthola competition Wildlife Worldwide Photography Competition 2019 (Animal Action category) Fusion Art: Artist Spotlight (Photography & Digital) in April 2020 (see video) and Best in Show at the 3rd Annual Animal Kingdom Art Exhibition (see video) Art Room Gallery: Nature competition (see video) Exodus Travels Monthly Photo Competition The Societies of Photographers: Gold Awards in the Wildlife, Nature and The Natural World categories Society of International Nature & Wildlife Photographers (SINWP): In the Wild Photography Competition (leading to stories in The Times, Express, The Sun, The Daily Star and the Mail Online, followed by an interview on London Live!) Various: Picture Frames Express's All Creatures Great and Small plus BBC Wildlife, Chiiz, Digital Photographer, Dodho, Wild Planet and Outdoor Photography competitions ePHOTOzine: two Daily Competitions, two Photos of the Week, 10 Editor’s Choice, 26 Highly Commended, 19 Guest Editor, 119 Readers' Choice and 213 User Awards Exodus Travels: 2018 calendar (February image) Facebook groups EP Cover Photo of the Week and Admin’s Choice from Expert Photography Photo of the Day and Photo of the Week for the International Photography Group Photo of the Day and Administrator’s Choice for Light and Shade Top Post of the Day from Nature & Creativity Cover Page and Weekly Contest for Nature Photography Administrator Choice for Photographers of the World Photo of the Week for Photography Certificate of Excellence, Weekly Contest, Cover Page and Admin Choice for the Professional Photographers Community Faunistic Selection for Renaissance Photography Top of the Day, Photo of the Day and Cracker of the Day for Save Earth Admin’s Choice from Superb Photography Cover photo for Wildlife & Nature Photography Certificate of Excellence from World Photographer - Wonderful Photography Magazine Award for World’s Top Photographers Instagram: Featured photo for @wildlifeplanet.ig, Featured Artist for @all_animals_addiction and @raw_africa_ and Daily Features for @instaperfect_capture, @wildlife__perfection, @OnlyAfrica, @kings_animals_love and Bonvac_Fauna Artist of the Week for Artlimes, Photographer of the Month for Picture Frames Express, Artist in Focus for LUMIarts and featured in Pond5’s Instagram Takeover and the May 2020, January 2021 February 2021 and March 2021 APÉRO catalogues. Exhibitions Chosen to take part in the Butterfly Effect online art exhibition put on by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine. Held solo exhibitions at the Norman Plastow Gallery in Wimbledon Village, Lumi Arts in Pimlico and 508 King's Road, where I am an artist-in-residence. Took part in Glaziers' Art Fair, Parallax Art Fair, PhotoX Awards 2018 at the Menier Gallery and various group shows at 508 King's Road and Gabriel Fine Arts. Took part in the Indian Photography Festival Exhibition and see | me exhibitions on Facebook and in New York. Was chosen for the online art galleries at Art Bridge, Artfinder, Art Gallery, Arthola, The Art Online Gallery, Artlimes, Printscapes and Saatchi Art. Sold six prints of a leopard at Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year exhibitions in Melbourne, Brisbane, Cape Town, Atlanta, Dallas and Johannesburg. Other Worked as Resident Photographer at Klein’s Camp, Serengeti Under Canvas, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp and Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp in Africa for four months in 2019. Worked as Resident Photographer at Gabus Game Ranch in 2020. Gave talks for The Societies of Photographers, on two Antarctic cruise ships and at The Athenaeum Club, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp, the SW19 Women's Institute, the Putney Women’s Institute, Malden Camera Club, Watford Camera Club, Putney Library, the London Institute of Photography and Beckenham Photographic Society. Helped judge the 2019 Canary Wharf Wildlife Photography Competition. Ran photography workshops at Canary Wharf and Putney Library. Gave private lessons to various amateur photographers. Recorded six wildlife photography videos with Coinaphoto, covering Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and the polar regions. Had my work reviewed by Anthony Morganti on YouTube Became lifetime member of the Circle for the Foundation of the Arts (CFA). Joined the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers in October 2013.

Barnes Ip Training

barnes ip training

London

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jonsterckx.co.uk

jonsterckx.co.uk

Tabla Percussion World Music Workshops. Samswara Indian Music, Sitar & Tabla, Stroud, Devon & South West UK Jon Sterckx is a tabla player & innovative percussionist with 30 years experience of working with world percussion & World Music. He studied tabla in UK with Harjinder Singh Matharu and in India with Shivanand Bandhari at the Naadashree Arts Institute in Kumta, Karnataka, and with Kailash Nishad in Benares (Varanasi). Jon has performed twice at TED events, and his performance at TEDxWarwick was selected from over 10,000 TED events globally for inclusion in the TED Global Music Project. Jon plays a range of percussion instruments and has worked across a wide range of musical styles, from Indian classical music and other traditional world music to contemporary experimental & ‘fusion’ styles, theatre & dance collaborations, and his solo multi-percussion Live Sampling / Live Looping performances – Drumscapes. Jon is available for percussion performances, Tabla and percussion tuition in Stroud & Gloucestershire, world rhythm workshops across UK and as a session musician anywhere in the world, through remote recording sessions. Jon has delivered Tabla, World Music, Indian Music & World Rhythm workshops to schools, colleges, universities & festivals for over 20 years. Contact for more information & booking details. Jon is a Tutor and Mentor for South West Music School, an Associate of Wiltshire Music Connects and a partner of Swindon Music Service. He also runs weekly tabla classes in Swindon. Jon has performed with various artists and groups including Indo/Arabic instrumental duo Taaliqa, Fusion group Dhani, Balkan Folktronica duo Arhai and Drumscapes – his unique solo multi-percussion live sampling performances which he has performed at WOMAD, London International Arts Festival, Beautiful Days, Pulse festival, Drum Camp, Tribe of Doris, World Music Workshop Festival and at most of the UK’s main world music festivals & Melas. Jon’s Drumscapes work has also been featured twice by music software company Ableton in the Ableton blog. Jon was a selected performer at the National Celebration of British Asian Live Arts in 2008, and his sitar & tabla duo Samswara were voted ‘Best Group in South West & South Wales’ in the MTM South Asian & Ethnic Minorities Awards 2014. Jon has recorded for Grammy winning composer Christopher Tin on his album ‘The Drop That Contained The Sea’, Grammy nominated producer Arun Shenoy on the track ‘Bliss’, BBC Music Folk Award winners Phil Henry & Hannah Martin album ‘Singing The Bones’ and Americana folk artist ‘Mean’ Mary James amongst many others. Jon has been commissioned by the music creation software company Bandlab to produce content for their platform. Jon has produced sample packs in Bollywood Percussion, Tabla and his own ‘Jon Sterckx Signature’ pack. Tuition &Training: Jon’s tabla tuition began in Cardiff with Harjinder Singh Matharu from Birmingham. Harjinder gave Jon a good solid foundation in tabla playing between 1994 – 1998 as well as the encouragement & inspiration to commit himself seriously to the instrument. In 1994 / 1995, Jon returned to India where he learned from Shivanand Bhandari at the Naadashree Arts Institute in Kumta, Karnataka, India. In 1998 & 1999, Jon returned to India and studied with Kailash Nishad in Benares, (Varanasi) in North India, a city renowned for the study of North Indian (Hindustani) music. In 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2005 Jon organised performances & workshops for Kailash in the UK, where he delivered workshops in universities & performed Tabla solos at Arts Centres & venues in the South West UK. During these month long visits to the UK, Kailash stayed with Jon in Devon and continued Jon’s tabla tuition. They also gave performances together, with Taaliqa playing the first set & Kailash performing tabla solo in the second. In 2005 they also performed together in a collaborative finale. Jon’s other musical studies include a BA ( Hons ) Music degree from Dartington College of Arts in 2000, where his main subject was in composing music for live performance.

Safe Hearts

safe hearts

Waltham Cross

In 2015, with a mission, passion and dedication to empower business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, staff and individuals with high quality education, training and professional development on both a local and national scale - Safe Hearts Training Ltd was established by Sherry Diaz-Thompson. Having witnessed first-hand the devastation that underlying illnesses, workplace-related injuries, accidents and other diseases can cause, Sherry wanted to help, in fact she needed to help and make an impact by providing impactful training that is different, focused on companies and individuals needs whilst using all the experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and expertise of carefully selected qualified instructors to help make a difference to people's lives – giving them the confidence they needed to take action when emergency may strike. This is extremely personal and important to Sherry because at 19 years old she was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited condition affecting the red blood cell and various organs in the body, which causes severe pain and hospitalisation. Without treatment, people with SCD may die in childhood but, even with treatment, it can still cause serious or life-threatening problems. Sherry firmly believes that the more people train, the better it is for individuals, families, workplaces, communities, healthcare and the social care sector. As there is a known chain reaction that happens when health or safety incidents strike – it affects everyone! Safe hearts training a registered training provider we run various BLS, ILS, PILS, AED, Medical Emergencies, Infection Control, Health and Safety and Safeguarding Courses to dental and healthcare professionals, businesses and individuals across the UK; providing training solutions that comply with current UK and International legislation.. We pride ourselves on supplying high quality, effective and affordable training ensuring Safe Hearts Training plays a vital role empowering people with the right knowledge, skills, strategies and confidence across the UK – Ultimately, saving lives, saving money, improve productivity and reducing workplace related accidents and injuries; creating a safe, happy and fulfilling working environment. Apart from our training division we are also suppliers of first aid kits, healthcare equipment, defibrillators and safety supplies for both the workplace and home. Adding Value! We are passionate and believe 100% in making our training a fun, interactive and a stimulating experience - our aim is to add value, build confidence and increase productivity. Safe Hearts Training is committed to tutor led theoretical and practical instruction by people who are experts in the industry and have real experience of relevant work environments. All our courses are accredited by the UK and Europe's # One Awarding bodies - Protrainings and TQUK complete with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits for each learner. If you've ever been forced to sit through a boring, standardised training course, then you will understand our motivation for creating a more impactful and hands-on approach. We believe people learn best when they're able to participate, have fun and remain engaged throughout their learning experience. With a dedicated network of like-minded, experienced instructors we can provide the best learning experience ever without breaking the bank. Our Passion Our passion is to save lives and change mindsets through education by reaching potentially millions of people through educational and life-saving training anywhere in the world with our e-learning and video based courses – making our vision of global training a reality. EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION Giving back to our community is part of our responsibility and so with our awarding body we can do can this the best way we know how by empowering the next generation with training that matters. Check out our FREE first aid training for school children throughout the UK. With thousands of children trained to date, we're making a great impact securing the world as a safer place for you, your children and for future generations.

The University of Huddersfield

the university of huddersfield

London

Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities that's exactly what our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield. Based right in the town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year. Why do nearly 20,000 students choose to study at Huddersfield? Excellence The University of Huddersfield is a growing centre of research and excellence and we always push the boundaries of knowledge. The University of Huddersfield achieved a Gold Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) award in June 2017. This award expired in June 2021 and the scheme is currently being revised. We look forward to being reassessed when the awards are re-opened in 2023. We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017). Triple proof of teaching excellence; our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best. We are joint first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 20 since 2008 (2022 data). We've world-leading applied research groups in biomedical sciences, engineering and physical sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities. The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Judges highlighted the University’s outstanding record for student satisfaction and employability with the University placed in the top ten in the country in both categories. We asked our staff and students why they thought the University of Huddersfield won the University of the Year award. Here's what they said. Employment We have an impressive record for graduate employment, with 96.5% of our undergraduate and 96.6% of postgraduate students in work or further study within fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled, other activities excluded). The University places a great deal of importance on industry experience and therefore 100% of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience during their studies. Enjoyable Since 2008, £156 million has been spent on campus development making sure our students have access to some of the best facilities in the country. Our campus also has a vibrant social scene and we have a very active Students’ Union with more than 110 clubs and societies. Enterprising The University is growing its reputation as a leader in the field of enterprise. In 2012 the University was awarded the prestigious Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year and followed this up in 2013 and 2022 when it was awarded a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade. Professor Liz Towns-Andrews, 3M Professor of Innovation, also received an individual Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion. Then in 2019 our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan, won the Examiner Business Person of the Year award. We have helped a number of graduates to set up their own successful businesses and have a fantastic Enterprise Team who are here to help students get their business ideas off the ground. The Enterprise Hub, housed in the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, is a great hub for students who wish to set up their own business and provides a great opportunity to network with other students and local businesses.

UK Training & Development Limited

uk training & development limited

Hemel Hempstead

UKTD mission is to seize opportunities as they present themselves in our changing world and to offer Apprenticeships and private qualifications that are engaging, innovative and exciting. Through blended learning and technologies available to us and the impact of our delivery, we aim to retain our learners and employers and ensure the sectors we work with have the expertise and skills they need for the future. Company Vision & Core Values UKTD vision is to be a leading Training Provider in the UK, in particular for the Hairdressing industry. Our vision is to be synonymous with quality provision and expertise in our field, delivering innovative and high-quality learning experiences for the learners and businesses we work with. Through our core values and KPI’s we have aligned the company to achieve a high impact for learners and quality provision. Our vision is to also create the ethos of lifelong learning to ensure the industries we work with have the necessary skills for their business and the future. Core Values Integrity is fundamental to the culture of UKTD, it focuses us on what is important and on our main priorities, doing the best for all those we work with and for, this includes, our staff, employers, learners, and all stakeholders, that invest in us, including Board of Governors, ESFA and Ofsted. High Achievement- ensuring that through excellent data systems and reporting we are aware of areas for self-improvement to the benefit of all our stakeholders Transparency – To be an open and transparent organisation, keeping people informed via our website, marketing materials, and most importantly through the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) that we provide. Through open dialogue with our customers, we welcome feedback and recognise the value this has for our business in helping us to improve how we work and the services we offer. Quality – Quality and raising standards are paramount in everything that we do. Through our partnerships with employers, we aim to offer high quality programmes that both challenge and stretch our learners throughout their chosen apprenticeship. The quality of teaching and learning at our placements is a top priority and with robust quality checks and ongoing support, we are committed to achieving excellent provision for all our learners. Impact– To achieve max impact in terms of achievement and outcomes, through alignment of Policy and procedure to company KPI in all departments and job roles Innovation – Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, from designing and delivering training solutions that raise the profile of work-based apprenticeships, to incorporating new ways of making our programmes relevant in an ever-changing landscape. Value – We provide training solutions for employers and learners designed to meet their needs, offering excellent value both financially and materially. From the feedback we have received from learners and businesses, our training has had a considerable positive impact on companies and careers. We aim to continue this with the new standards, placing good value products and services at the core. Experience – Our managers and staff have extensive knowledge and experience and are kept up to date through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), standardisation and regular training. We have 20 years’ experience of WBL and the industries we work with, and we understand the value of excellent relationships with employers to encourage and support the best possible training and delivery models. Competitiveness – as an organisation with ambitions for further expansion, UKTD is highly competitive, focusing on high levels of retention, achievement, and outcomes for all. We see quality and the understanding of our business partners’ needs as fundamental to achieving this goal. Recognition and Celebration – Celebration of our shared achievement is important and motivating for us all. Additionally, we actively encourage participation and involvement in pursuing both learner and employer excellence, through the achievement of national and local awards.

Kathryn Parsons

kathryn parsons

Uppingham

I live on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens for many years, right between the flat fenlands to the east and the first gently rolling hills to the west. It’s a fascinating place, immensely rich in history and with many nationally important nature reserves. Kathryn Parsons My work flows from my love of nature, small details and place combined with a life-long delight in exploring craft techniques. It’s an adventure driven by curiosity and a desire to seek out and share some of the fascinating stories of this amazing planet and the people who’ve lived here… because stories help us connect with places and each other, which is good for humans! And feeling connected also means we’re more likely to cherish and protect biodiversity and heritage. My deep grief for the damage that the natural world is sustaining adds drive and reason. Found in the Fields, detail As I spend time getting to know a place, delving in to archives and talking with people who know it best, I search for stories that capture my attention and which I think will fascinate others too. I intentionally allow space for discoveries to guide the final outcomes, and select materials and techniques that best tell the story. Sharing the research and exploration via social media draws others in to the adventure, and so the stories gently ripple out… the land is "re-storied" and people's connections with place and nature are strengthened and enriched. Kathryn Parsons Handcrafts and simple tools are at the heart of my work. I've always loved exploring what I can make different materials and processes do, right from a very young age. To me it's an exciting, fascinating adventure! And so I use a wide variety of processes and materials, depending on what best communicates the story... from eco-printed poems and sugar shoes to photography and mixed media sculptures. To reduce the environmental impact of my work I often use old or natural objects. And in very small quantities I use porcelain too, because for me it speaks deeply of the beauty, fragility and strength of the natural world. Much of my work is created to be displayed as temporary interventions in the place that it speaks about... adding richness and something new to see, while offering new ways for visitors to respond and engage. Kathryn Parsons My first career was in teaching, in primary, further and adult education - including teaching sugarcraft and competing in international sugarcraft competitions! Gradually I learned to listen to my heart, and follow its desire to use my creativity and love of learning to share fascinating stories of nature and place. I delight in nurturing the creativity of others and sharing my adventures through writing, workshops, demonstrations and talks. In 2022, I launched NatureCraft online mini workshops - a space to connect with nature, creativity and other nature-loving people from across the globe. Exhibitions, Residencies and Site-Specific Artworks I have exhibited at The National Centre for Craft & Design (solo and group exhibition), and created site-specific artworks for Burghley House, University of Leicester, John Clare Trust, Derby Museum’s porcelain gallery and on nature reserves. In 2012 one of my artworks was selected for “Inspired by…” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. See C.V. for more details. Currently I am Artist in Residence with Langdyke Countryside Trust, a wildlife conservation and heritage charity. I tell the stories of local volunteers and the places, wildlife and heritage that they work to protect. Tern Rafting, Langdyke Herbarium of Stories, Kathryn Parsons Privacy and Cookies Policy Copyright © 2022 Kathryn Parsons. Images may not be copied, downloaded or used without the written permission of the artist. Powered by Clikpic