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Ranelagh School

ranelagh school

Berkshire,

The opportunity to educate other people’s children is a rare privilege, bringing with it a huge responsibility to provide the best all-round education possible as we aim to prepare young people for happiness and success in their adult lives. At Ranelagh we take this responsibility extremely seriously. We care about the individual and pride ourselves in the warmth of a community in which all our students feel valued. We live in exciting and fast changing times and this means that providing an outstanding, progressive and well-rounded education is more important than ever. Of course examination results matter and at Ranelagh our students consistently achieve excellent results in all areas of the curriculum, giving them access to the top universities in the UK and overseas. In its latest Ofsted inspection report of March 2015, Ranelagh is judged to be an outstanding school that ‘provides an excellent education for all of its students, preparing them well for their futures and for life in modern Britain.’ However, this is just one aspect of the education at Ranelagh and students are supported to show ambition both within and beyond the classroom. As a Church of England School, supported by the diocese of Oxford, education at Ranelagh is provided within the context of Christian belief and practice. In its latest SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) report of April 2019, Ranelagh is referred to as ‘a school in which a deeply held, strongly Christian vision shapes all aspects of its work’; the school is described as a place in which that vision is lived out as ‘a harmonious, vibrant, and successful learning community’. This is a happy school in which we encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promote Christian values through the experiences we offer each individual. School should be fun and happy children are more likely to be successful. We see it as our responsibility to bring out our students’ talents, to broaden their interests and to develop their personal qualities. The Ranelagh Student Learner Profile qualities underpin everything that we do and are an integral part of our culture and ethos. We aim to foster confidence, resilience, curiosity, creativity, empathy and independence so that students are ready to make a really positive contribution to their wider community. Tradition is important at Ranelagh and still shapes some of our guiding principles but we seek to build on the past while looking to the future. This is, and will remain, a forward-thinking school that enthusiastically embraces innovation and new opportunity. I hope that you will accept my invitation to visit Ranelagh. It is a truly remarkable school, and it will be a privilege to welcome you here.

Awake Consultancy Limited (...fluent in Childcare & Education)

awake consultancy limited (...fluent in childcare & education)

2a Oliver Grove London

BESPOKE TRAINING FOR EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONALS & CHILD CARE SETTINGS ACHIEVE BETTER OUTCOMES WITH OUR EARLY YEARS TRAINING Awake Consultancy is UK’s most trusted and reputable childcare training provider in the UK. Our high-quality training for early years settings empowers you to deliver outstanding care and learning experience to the children in your settings. Our training will advance the skills and knowledge of your team, equip them with the expertise they need to overcome any challenge the learners in your setting are facing, and ultimately improve the overall performance of your business. Whether you are searching for early years practitioner courses to freshen your team’s knowledge, bespoke training to help your teachers/practitioners understand the early years curriculum -the early years foundation stage framework (EYFS), or childcare professional development workshops to prepare them for higher roles, our team of childcare training providers has got your back. Our training for early years settings covers everything from best practices and regulatory requirements to preparation for Ofsted inspection. Are you ready to equip your team with the expertise to drive your nursery or childcare business to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about our early years training and development services. We pride ourselves on delivering the best training for early years settings. CONTACT US [https://awakeconsultancy.com/contact-us/] CHILDCARE TRAINING DELIVERED BY THE BEST EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONALS At Awake consultancy, all our trainers have several years of experience working as either Ofsted inspectors or managers of Ofsted’s approved day nurseries. Our experience as regulators and providers makes it easier for our team to understand your unique challenges and customize our early years training services to meet your needs. We can train your team virtually or come to your settings to deliver the childcare training face-to-face. Please, get in touch with us to discuss your training requirements. We can’t wait to equip your team with the latest knowledge and everything you wish they have. OUR CHILDCARE TRAINING WILL HELP YOU * Retain your talents Training your employees will improve their skills and prepare them for higher roles. In turn, they will feel valued and become more loyal to your business * Improve your Ofsted rating Our childcare training will help you improve your brand’s compliance with the statutory framework, meet safeguarding needs and maintain an outstanding Ofsted rating. * Fill the skills gap in your childcare setting Offering on the-job-training will make your brand more attractive to both new and experienced early years professionals. TALK TO AN EXPERT Want to learn more about our tailor-made childcare training solutions? Get in touch today to discuss your business needs with our industry experts. CHAT WITH US [cs@awakeconsultancy.com]

Action4youth

action4youth

Aylesbury

Action4Youth is an ambitious, proactive charity focused on driving forward the crucial youth agenda to transform lives for the better. Every child should have the opportunity to be heard, to be safe and to succeed. Collaborative We believe change is most impactful when delivered in collaboration with other youth agencies and key partners. We build partnerships across sectors so that we can share resources and expertise to secure the best possible outcomes for young people and their communities in Buckinghamshire and beyond. Empowering We listen and engage with our young people to give them a voice in developing our work and agenda. Our Youth Board and groups have a fundamental role in ensuring our programmes meet the needs of young participants across a wide spectrum of differing backgrounds including young people from the most deprived areas of society, those with disabilities and additional needs, and those who need support and inspiration to reach their goals and surpass limitations. Everything we do engages the rising generation of our community to work together in helping not only themselves but each other. For us it’s about inspiring young people to become Inspiring Young People. What we do As a charity, we rely on the generosity of grant-giving organisations and individuals to enable us to deliver the following: Policy and Change We are leaders within the youth sector and we are actively engaged with local government, the police, and other stakeholders to shape policy across Bucks. Our annual conference is a crucial opportunity for key representatives from the wider charity and statutory sectors to come together to discuss and share ideas on how we can make an impact on the lives of young people. Intervention and Inspiration We deliver a wide range of programmes including holistic support for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, employability and enrichment programmes such as The Inspiration Programme, leadership and life skills initiatives, as well as delivering national programmes such as National Citizen Service and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Many participants are signposted to other Action4Youth programmes on a pathway to opportunities they did not believe were possible through disadvantage or disability. Leadership and Training We provide valuable leadership and training to our membership organisations: around 70 local voluntary youth groups so that they can operate effectively to safeguard the young people of their communities. Courses include safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, health and safety and others. Outdoor Learning Additionally, we operate an outstanding outdoor learning centre, Caldecotte Xperience, in Milton Keynes which offers a range of adventure learning activities that deliver measurable improvements in educational attainment, as well as building teamwork, bonding and trust. It is the leading centre in the region for young people with complex needs, with SEND trained staff and specialist equipment that enable those with disabilities to learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Clear 7 Consultancy

clear 7 consultancy

Ipswich

Clear 7 Consultancy is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy informs you of the data we collect, what we do with your information, what we do to keep it secure as well as the rights and choices you have over your personal information. The information we collect and when We only collect information that we know we will genuinely use and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 which incorporates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. The type of information that we will collect on you, and you voluntarily provide to us on this website, enquiry form or other contact methods includes: - Your name - Telephone number(s) - Email address - Survey responses - Cookies - IP address. We may, in further dealings with you, extend this information to include your address, purchases, services used, and subscriptions and records of conversations and agreements. - You are under no statutory or contractual requirement or obligation to provide us with your personal information; however we require at least the information above in order for us to deal with you as a prospect or customer in an efficient and effective manner. - The legal basis for processing your data is based on your specific consent/performance of a contract/compliance with a legal obligation or our legitimate interest that we will have requested/stated at the point the information was initially provided. We will not store, process or transfer your data outside the parties detailed above unless we have an appropriate lawful reason to do so. How we use your information - To contact you, following your enquiry, reply to any questions, suggestions, issues or complaints you have contacted us about - Fulfilling our contract to provide you with the agreed service - Make available our services to you - Process your orders - For statistical analysis and to get feedback from you about our service. We occasionally may invite you to participate in a case study following an engagement - To power our security measures and services so you can safely access our website - Help us understand more about you as a customer, the products and services you consume, so we can serve you better - Contact you about services from us - Help answer your questions and solve any issues you have. Clear 7 Consultancy provides clear independent services to schools and academies helping them meet their legal responsibility to adhere to, and be seen to adhere to, the 7 principles of Public Life. Honesty, integrity, transparency, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness and leadership I have over 20 years experience of providing schools with business services. Many Headteachers, Business Managers and Governors will recognise me from training events and conferences where I have provided updates, training and guidance. I am a qualified Data Protection Practitioner and since May 2018 I have supported many schools and trusts with ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).

Thinking Big Community Interest Company

thinking big community interest company

London

We are a group of individuals from different backgrounds and with a broad range of experiences. Collectively we have worked in and with statutory services, private business, charitable and voluntary organisations, and across many sectors including health and social care, education, heritage and industry. Each Director brings a rich array of knowledge and perspectives and we are bound by our common interest in building a fairer society. We like to be creative and to seek the involvement of others in generating new ideas, both to overcome existing challenges and in Thinking BIG about new ways to improve experiences and outcomes. After a number of years of talking about ideas, we decided it was time to take action. We looked at different models for forming a charitable, not-for-profit organisation, and took advice from some who had gone before us in this sector. As a result, we formed Thinking BIG as a Community Interest Company, dedicated to engaging in training, and projects with individuals, groups and organisations, in pursuit of the overarching aim - to promote social inclusion, opportunity and wellbeing, by making a positive difference to services and people's lives through meaningful training and community engagement. There are no share holders, no dividends and no spurious expenses. Any funds raised are put entirely into the running of projects for the benefit of the community. As for the name, we asked the people we work with what words they thought captured what we do. We want people to Think BIG when considering new projects and activities, not to be limited by what is already out there. A little imagination and passion goes a long way, and we're on an exciting journey. We have experience of achieving outstanding outcomes, both with organisations, and with individuals. Our training is designed, delivered, evaluated and quality assured, with organisations benefiting from improved employee ability, confidence, performance and wellbeing. Our community projects have made a positive difference to people's lives, and include collaborations with The National Lottery Community Fund, the Police and Crime Commissioners for West and South Yorkshire and their Violence Reduction Units, Menston Parish Council, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Kirklees Council, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and Yorkshire Mentoring. Our Story Our aim is to promote social inclusion, opportunity and wellbeing by Thinking BIG. To achieve this, our vision is to facilitate positive experiences, progress and sustainable outcomes; empowering people through education, training, skills-building and having a collective voice in shaping future services and lives. Much of our work is with individuals and groups who face barriers to inclusion, opportunity and/or wellbeing, and others who can support these very people. Children and adults can be vulnerable or disadvantaged by many factors including disabilities, ill-health, poverty, abuse, isolation, marginalisation or being in care. They can also find it difficult to keep themselves and others healthy and safe, or to access opportunities, services or employment, as a result of missing out on appropriate education, training or support. We can help to achieve goals and aspirations which improve lives. Others who support vulnerable people include families, friends, carers, schools, and involved or potentially supportive professionals, volunteers and services. These people can also face challenges which need to be recognised and addressed and they can be empowered in their roles through dedicated support and training. By choosing to use our training services for their teams, organisations can benefit from outstanding workforce development whilst simultaneously supporting their communities, as money raised is invested back into meaningful activities and projects

Action For Community Development

action for community development

Action for Community Development (AfCD) is a community-based organisation assisting socially excluded members of the community such as ethnic minorities, refugees and asylum seekers and unemployed people in general. We give impartial, reliable and professional training, information, career advice and guidance. Our Background: AfCD was established to respond to reports that Refugees and people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities feel alienated from sources of advice, advocacy, training and statutory agencies provisions. There remain challenges to improve engagement and increased social inclusion. National statistics suggest that issues of inequality persist between different communities in British society and in many societies. AfCD was set out to reduce these barriers, bringing about socio-economic justice and promote equal opportunities for the benefit of the wider community. We manage a resource centre in South London which offers comprehensive services to our beneficiaries. These are in the form of advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling and training. Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers reaches out to our beneficiaries who recently migrated to the United Kingdom and those already settled in the UK on a low income, disadvantaged or deprived. We support the transition from dependency to sustainable living. Our team consists of people with vast experience who have passion and enthusiasm for their work. We also work with partners organisations and agencies to pool together expertise, maximise available resources to support our beneficiaries towards their goal of resettlement, skills acquisition, education and gainful employment. Objectives: To provide training, information, career advice and guidance to Refugees, migrants and other disadvantaged members of the society. To promote empowerment, self-advocacy and build the capacity of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BAME) and other disadvantage members of the society to the benefit of the wider community. To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, resource assistance and coordination with other community-based organisations. To carry out research and publications on issues of socio-economic development and human rights. To set up projects as well as collaborate with existing indigenous Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the developing world whose works are geared toward the development of civil society and the reduction of poverty. Mission: AfCD was founded with the mission to promote community building and social transformation in diverse and under-resourced communities. We do this through specific and measurable approaches designed to enhance the capacity of individuals. We support disadvantaged members of the community by helping them define their own path to bring about social change. Social transformation and community development can only occur in a society free from all form of prejudices, deprivation and is culturally dynamic. We work with our networking partners in providing information, advice and guidance to individuals to meet their needs. We also provide training, resources and community engagement in our effort to develop responsible and active citizens.

Alice Leahy

alice leahy

Southampton

About Alice Leahy Trust TRUST was founded in 1975, and this year we are 35 years working people who are homeless in Dublin. TRUST is a non-political, non-denominational voluntary body set up in 1975 as a private charitable trust (Charity No.CHY7014) to provide medical and related services for people who are homeless. We work in premises provided at a nominal rent by the Iveagh Trust. Between 30 and 40 men and women call each morning, the majority of whom are sleeping out (age 18 to 85). We see new people daily and often have people calling who were housed – settled- and become homeless again. Washing facilities are available and each month we give out in excess of 500 outfits of clothing to people who are homeless as part of our total health service. Members of the public, Rotary and church groups donate the clothes and shoes. Developing a Sense of Self-Worth We encourage and help people who come to us to avail of statutory services and to obtain their entitlements; to place a value on themselves; to develop a sense of self esteem and avoid dependence on private charity. “When we first entered TRUST on the Monday at the beginning of the week Alice asked us if we could ever see ourselves homeless and straight away we answered “No”. But now after all we’ve experienced and seen I now realise there is only a very, very fine line between having a home and being homeless. Homelessness is not just being houseless -it’s about not feeling wanted or belonging somewhere. Society has an awful opinion of homeless people as drunks, down and outs -whereas they are only human beings like the rest of us who just couldn’t keep up in the rat race. We met some very well spoken people -teachers who couldn’t get jobs, doctors who couldn’t “make it”. They become so institutionalised that they will not move out of a hostel. Before, I would have been anxious or afraid to approach a homeless person on the street but now I know that they would be happy to have someone to talk to. I also never realised all the organisations and people who devote and have spent most of their life working with the homeless” Extract from diary of student nurse on placement. Helping to Create a Society where Everyone is Important We see a major part of our work is in the field of advocacy or promoting more awareness of the outsiders amongst us, and the creation of this web site and our Transition Year Project and Essay Competition grew directly out of that commitment. We are a relatively small agency but through our work we have gained valuable insights and using our experience we try in different ways to bring that into the wider community and seek to effect change. For example, we have been intensely involved in prison and psychiatric work since the beginning of Trust. In 1998, Trust Director Alice Leahy was invited to join the National Crime Forum. Trust is on the Consultative Board of the Homeless Initiative and is involved in on-going training of specialist groups. We make submissions in response to requests from government agencies and are involved in relevant research on the issues relating to homelessness. Trust feels that some agencies involved with people who are homeless may not respect everybody’s right to the confidential use and storage of information. Some people who are homeless feel pressurised to take part in research into homelessness in case they may lose their hostel bed or their entitlements. Trust only participates in research when we believe the research design is sound, ethical and likely to provide useful information. “I was most impressed by your service. The bright coloured walls and wooden floors were warm and welcoming, and mirrored the bright cheerful staff who welcomed me… I was particularly impressed by the pictures on the wall, which captured the sensitive nature of the people who use your service and speaks of a place where everyone is accepted just as they are. Those pictures tell me that every life is a work of art. I felt I was in a solid, comfortable place and ordinary enough to feel at home.” Letter from Dr. Kieran McKeown,Social & Economic Research Consultant after a visit to TRUST

Ashley Williams

ashley williams

1.1 This website is operated by [Happy Ashley LTD] (Company No. [9121932]) whose registered office is at [23-27 Arcola Street London E8 2DJ] (“we”, “us” or “our”). 1.2 These terms and conditions (“the Terms”) apply to the use of the website found at www.ashleywilliamslondon.com (“theWebsite”) including any mirror sites or future incarnations of the site. The Terms should be read in conjunction with the PrivacyPolicy found at the Website and (if applicable) any other information listed on the Website and shall together form the agreement between you and us. 1.3 It is important that you read and understand the Terms before using the Website or placing an order for goods from the Website. By accessing or using the Website, including placing an order, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms. If you do not agree to the Terms, you should not use the Website or attempt to purchase goods from the Website. 1.4 The Terms may be modified from time to time without notice to you. The version of the Terms which will apply to any sale made through the Website will be the version found at the Website at the time the order is placed. These will be notified to you either by asking you to confirm before submitting the order or which shall be available from the page of the Website on which the order is submitted. If for any reason there is a discrepancy between the terms you are asked to agree and the terms which are displayed elsewhere on the Website, the former will apply. 1.5 You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Website. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Website through your internet connection are aware of the Terms, and that they comply with them. 2. Placing an Order 2.1 When you place an order to purchase goods from the Website, your order is an offer to purchase those goods, not a contract of sale. We are under no legal obligation to accept offers. If you then receive a confirmatory email setting out your order, this is an acknowledgement of the offer you have made and not acceptance of it. 2.2 Offers are accepted when we take payment from you, or when we dispatch the goods, whichever is the sooner, and until then there is no contract of sale between us. If you decide to withdraw your offer you must notify us in writing via the address published at the Website before payment is taken, and no payments shall be taken. 2.3 If a product is incorrectly priced or the price displayed changes between your making an offer to purchase and our accepting the offer we may nonetheless elect to accept your offer at the price originally displayed. Alternatively, we may notify you of the new price and you may elect to proceed with your order at the amended price, or to cancel your order. 2.4 If a product is incorrectly priced due to error and we have already accepted the order, but have not yet dispatched the goods, we may suspend the order and notify you of the error and of the correct price. You may then choose proceed with the order at the correct price, or to cancel your order (or the part of it which was incorrectly priced). If you choose to cancel your order in whole or in part and you have already paid the order price, we shall refund the relevant amount of the order. If you do not respond to the notification within a reasonable period of time we shall treat this as a cancellation. For the avoidance of doubt, we are under no obligation to fulfil an order for a product that was advertised at an erroneous price or description if that error is discovered prior to dispatch. 2.5 If a product is advertised as having a future release date, or is otherwise placed whilst the product is not in stock, we are not liable for any delay to that product coming in stock or if cancelled entirely. 2.6 Where an item is a limited edition, its availability shall be construed as being first come first served. We cannot accept any additional liability for limited edition items and our liability for non-delivery of a limited edition item is limited to the price paid for the item. 3. Cancellation of an Order after Dispatch 3.1 The provisions in this section 3 apply to a cancellation of an order which has been dispatched to and received by you and are in addition to do not affect your statutory rights to return items which are defective or do not meet the product description. 3.2 You may cancel your order, for any reason, up to seven working days after you have received your goods by notice in writing at the address given on the Website. If you cancel an order this way, the goods must be returned to us in a resalable condition, wherever possible in original packaging and with all labels, seals and wrappings. 3.3 Once return as set out in clause 3.2, we shall refund the cost of the item and the postage you have paid, but you shall be responsible for the cost of returning the item. 3.4 You acknowledge that once you have cancelled the order then the items are no longer yours. You agree to return the items promptly after your notice to cancelling the order. 3.5 Your refund shall be made within 30 days of your notice to us cancelling the order. 3.6 The right to cancel an order under this section shall not apply to intimates (items such as earrings or underwear) or to items we have customised for you. 4. Ownership of Goods 4.1 Ownership of goods order from the Website does not pass into your hands until we have received full payment. 5. Registration Details 5.1 If you are under the age of [18], you must have a parent’s or guardian’s consent before registering for an account or placing an order. 5.2 We may use the data provided by you to establish the veracity of all the registration details you have provided when registering for an account, and we may limit or suspend your entitlement to use the Website if we have reason to believe that any of these details are provided falsely. 5.3 You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, currency and compliance of your registration details and will be solely liable for false, misleading, inaccurate, infringing or other actionable material contained or referred to therein. 5.4 We reserve the right to terminate suspend or restrict accounts without notice to you should you commit any breach of the Terms or in our reasonable discretion we believe that it is your intention to commit a breach of the Terms. 5.5 You are solely responsible in all respects for all use of and for protecting the confidentiality of your account and password which may be given to or selected by you for use on the Website. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorised use of them or any other breach of security. 5.6 You agree not to create multiple accounts. 6. General Conduct 6.1 You shall not use the Website in any way that causes, or is likely to cause, the Website or access to it to beinterrupted, damaged or impaired in any way. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, the server on which it is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Website. You understand that you are responsible for all electronic communications and content sent from your computer to us and you must use the Website for lawful purposes only. 7. Intellectual Property 7.1 All content and all compilation of content included on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, photographs and images is our property or is licensed by us and is protected by copyright, database and trade mark right laws in England and internationally. You may not copy any part of the Website without our written permission. 8. Links 8.1 We have no control over the content of third party sites and cannot guarantee the reliability of any links to third party sites nor can we provide any guarantees or accept any liability in respect of the content on such third party sites. 8.2 You may not create hyperlinks to the Website without our prior written consent. All such permitted hyperlinks must make it clear that the hyperlink is to our Website and that it is in no way affiliated to any third party. 11. Limitation of Liability 11.1 Nothing in this Agreement is intended to limit any rights you might have under applicable local law or other statutory rights that may not be excluded nor in any way to exclude or limit our liability to you for any death or personal injury resulting from our negligence. 11.2 Any editorial content or material posted on the Website, including pictures and product description, is not intended to amount to advice on which reliance should be placed and we accept no liability or responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by any visitor to the Website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents. 11.3 We shall have no liability for consequential loss or special damages as a result of any failure to deliver items purchased from the Website. 12. Access to the Website 12.1 We will do everything we can to ensure that availability of the Website will be uninterrupted and that transmissions will be error-free. However, this cannot be guaranteed. The Website may be occasionally suspended or restricted to allow for repairs, maintenance, the introduction of a new facility or service. We will attempt to limit the frequency and duration of any such interruption. 13. Notices and Email Communications 13.1 When you visit the Website or send emails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. We communicate with you by email or by posting notices on the Website. For contractual purposes, you consent to receiving communications from us electronically and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. 13.2 Except as otherwise stated, any notices you wish to send to us should be e-mailed to online store@ashleywilliamslondon.com. Any notices that we may wish to draw to your attention will be displayed on our Website. 14. Law and Jurisdiction 14.1 This Agreement (and any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim of whatever nature in relation to them) shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with English law and the English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation thereto.

Moderntronics

moderntronics

Harrow,

In these terms and conditions (“Conditions”) the following expressions shall have the following meanings: “Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday. “Business Hours” means the hours detailed in Condition 32 below. “Contact Hours” means Monday to Friday (inclusive) from 07:00 hours to 17:00 hours but excluding bank holidays. “Contract” means any contract between MT and the Customer for the supply of Hardware and/or Software (with the associated Licence) and/or services which is subject to these Conditions. “Customer” means any person, firm or company who enters into a Contract with MT to which these Conditions apply. “Force Majeure” means any event outside the reasonable control of either Party affecting its ability to perform any of its obligations (other than as to payment) under these Conditions. “Goods” means all or any tangible or intangible goods or intellectual property including but not limited to Hardware and Software which are provided to a Customer in accordance with these Conditions. “Hardware” means any hardware provided by MT to the Customer. “MT” means MODERNTRONICS Ltd. or its servants and agents as the case may be. “Insolvency Event” means any one of the following in relation to the Customer: (i) a notice being issued to propose a resolution for winding up or dissolution, or such a resolution being passed; (ii) a petition for a winding up or an administration or bankruptcy order being presented, or such an order made; (iii)any steps being taken with a view to a voluntary arrangement or other assignment, composition or arrangement with all or any creditors or any moratorium, readjustment, rescheduling, forgiveness or deferral of all or any indebtedness; (iv) suspension of payments to all or any creditors and/or ceasing business; (v)an encumbrancer taking possession of all or any assets; (vi) an administrator or receiver being appointed over the Customer or all or any of its assets; (vii)any action anywhere similar or analogous to any of the foregoing; or MT reasonably believing that any of the foregoing is imminent. “Licence” has the meaning attributed to it in Condition 23 below. “Minimum Term” means the term set out in Condition 17 below. “Party” means MT or the Customer and “Parties” means both of them. “Response Time” means two Working Hours from an initial call to the hotline under Condition 26 or 28 below. “Seminar” means any seminar provided by MT. “Service Operator” has the meaning given to that term in Condition 28 below. “Site” means https://www.moderntronics.com and all subdomains including (but without limitation) “Software” means software or software updates or upgrades provided by MT and licensed to the Customer under Condition 23 below. “Training Sessions” means any training session provided by MT. “Working Hours” means the hours between 9:00 to 17:00 on any Business Day 2. Interpretation In these Conditions, the following rules apply: A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality). A reference to a Party includes its personal representatives, successors or permitted assigns. A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to such statute or provision as amended or re-enacted. A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes any subordinate legislation made under that statute or statutory provision, as amended or re-enacted. Any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms. A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mails. 3. General Information These Conditions apply when MT: sells and delivers Hardware; sells and delivers Licences; sells and delivers Software; or provides repairs or any other services to the Customer. They will also apply to other business transactions unless MT agrees that alternative special conditions apply. These Conditions apply to the exclusion of any other conditions that may be proposed by a Customer or implied by law (insofar as such exclusion is lawful). Part II Specific Provisions for the Use of the Online Shop Customers purchasing Goods from the Site, must read all Parts of these Conditions, which apply to them in full. 4. Consumers The Goods and services provided by MT are designed only for sale to and use by businesses in the course of their business activities. MT does not knowingly sell to any person dealing as a consumer or supply anything for personal use. 5. Customer’s Status By placing an order on the Site, the Customer warrants that he or she is: legally capable of entering into binding contracts and, where the Customer is an individual, that he or she is at least 18 years old; and is dealing in a business capacity and purchasing Goods and/or services for the purpose of his business and not for personal use. Part III General Conditions for the Provision of Goods and Services 6. Formation of Contract Quotations provided by MT to the Customer are not binding on MT. The Customer’s order constitutes an offer to MT to buy the Goods or services. All orders are subject to acceptance by MT. The offer will be deemed accepted, and a Contract formed, when MT sends the Customer confirmation that the Goods have been dispatched (“Dispatch Confirmation”) or, in the absence of a Dispatch Confirmation, when the Goods are delivered. The Contract will only relate to those Goods whose dispatch is confirmed to the Customer by a Dispatch Confirmation or if no Dispatch Confirmation is sent, those Goods which are actually dispatched. MT is not obliged to supply any Goods which may have been part of the Customer’s order until the dispatch of such Goods has been confirmed in a separate Dispatch Confirmation. Subject to Condition 17 below, an order for services will be deemed to have been accepted, and a Contract formed, when MT sends the Customer confirmation that the services ordered will be provided (“Service Confirmation”) or, in the absence of a Service Confirmation, when the services begin to be provided. Oral representations will only be binding upon MT if they are expressly confirmed in writing by MT to the Customer. 7. Price Unless MT expressly specifies prices to the Customer, MT’s current list of prices applicable at the time of the acknowledgement of order will apply. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all prices are exclusive of value added tax, postage, freight, insurance, forwarding fees, installation and commissioning, travelling expenses and subsistence, which will be added as appropriate. MT will charge overtime for work outside of their normal Business Hours at up to 150% of the hourly rate from time to time applicable during Business Hours. Subject to Condition 16 below, prices are liable to change at any time, but changes will not affect orders in respect of which MT has already sent the Customer a Dispatch Confirmation or a Service Confirmation as the case may be. The Site contains a large number of products and it is always possible that, despite MT’s efforts, some of the products listed may be incorrectly priced. MT will normally verify prices as part of dispatch procedures so that, where a product’s correct price is less than our stated price, MT will charge the lower amount when dispatching the product to you. If a product’s correct price is higher than the price stated on our site, MT will normally, at our discretion, either contact you for instructions before dispatching the product, or reject your order and notify you of such rejection. MT is under no obligation to provide any Goods or services to the Customer at an incorrect (lower) price, even after MT has sent a Dispatch Confirmation or a Service Confirmation in relation to those Goods or services if such incorrect price could reasonably have been expected to be recognised by the Customer as an error. 8. Delivery and Availability The Customer’s order for Goods will be fulfilled by the delivery date in the Dispatch Confirmation or, if no delivery date is specified, then within 30 days of the date the Customer made his order (where such an order leads to a Contract). The period for delivery or performance of the Contract will normally commence on MT’s acknowledgement of the order. However, if the Customer is required to do anything before MT can effect delivery, MT will, as soon as practicable, notify the Customer accordingly. The time within which MT must deliver any Goods will run from the date on which MT receives notice from the Customer that it has duly complied with such notification from MT. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any periods mentioned in the acknowledgement of order for services and Software development are based on a preliminary estimate of the required workload and therefore are approximate only. Time of delivery and performance is not of the essence. If MT fails to meet any delivery or performance dates set out in the acknowledgement of order and is solely responsible for such failure, the Customer may terminate the Contract but only after MT has been given an opportunity to rectify the situation and subsequently fails to meet the revised set of delivery or performance dates provided by MT to the Customer in writing. Unless MT has been deliberately or grossly negligent, all further claims of the Customer on the basis of the delay in performance are excluded. If MT cannot deliver or perform its obligations under the Contract due to Force Majeure or a failure of the Customer to cooperate or any other act, default or omission of the Customer, then MT will be entitled to perform its obligations under the Contract once the issue has been resolved, provided the issue occurred while MT was still allowed to deliver or perform and MT shall have no liability whatsoever for any delay or its failure to perform its obligations. 9. Agreed Performance Unless specified otherwise in writing, the agreed performance in respect of any repairs provided by MT, at the Customer’s request will be to adjust the relevant unit(s) to MT’s applicable standard specifications for that unit. Where the relevant unit(s) cannot be repaired to MT’s applicable standard specification due to the Customer limiting the repairs required or the time and money to be invested MT may exceed the Customer’s request if MT considers, at its sole discretion, that such additional repairs are reasonable and will ensure the proper functionality of the unit in question. The agreed performance levels for MT’s maintenance and care services are as set out in Conditions 26 and 28 below; for all other services the agreed performance levels will be as set out in the acknowledgement of order. 10. Refunds Where the Customer returns Goods (at the Customer’s cost) because he or she claims that the Goods are defective, MT will examine the returned Goods and will notify the Customer of its findings within a reasonable period of time. If MT (in its sole discretion) deems that the Goods are defective, MT may at its option repair, replace or provide a refund in respect of such defective Goods. MT will process any repair, replacement or refund as soon as practicable and, in the case of any refund, within 30 days of the day MT confirmed to the Customer that the Customer was entitled to the same. Such refunds will be made in full, including a refund of any delivery charges for sending the item to the Customer. 11. Import Duty If the Customer orders Goods for delivery outside the UK, they may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied when the delivery reaches the specified destination. The Customer will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please note that MT has no control over these charges and cannot predict their amount. Customers should contact their local customs office for further information before placing an order. Customers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country for which the Goods are destined. The Customer will indemnify and keep indemnified MT in respect of all costs, proceedings, losses and liabilities resulting from any breach by the Customer of any such laws. 12. Retention of Title to Property The Goods will be at the Customer’s risk from the time of delivery. Property in and title to all Goods will remain with MT until MT has received payment for the full price of all the Goods (and/or all other goods and/or services supplied by MT to the Customer under any other contract whatsoever).. The Customer may sell or use Goods in which title is retained during the course of their normal business, but may not give such Goods by way of pledge or pledge these Goods as security. Until the property in and title to the Goods passes to the Customer: the Customer shall keep the Goods properly stored, protected and insured and separate from all or any other goods whether belonging to MT, the Customer or any third party; MT shall be entitled at any time forthwith to revoke the Customer’s power to deal with the Goods; and such power shall automatically cease if an Insolvency Event shall occur in respect of the Customer; and the Customer shall not make any modification to the Goods, the Software or their packaging or alter, remove or tamper with any marks, numbers or other means of identification used on or in relation to the Goods. Upon termination of the Customer’s power to deal with the Goods, the Customer shall place the Goods at the disposal of MT and MT are hereby irrevocably authorised without the need for consent of any third party but using only such force as may be necessary, to enter upon any premises of the Customer or any third party for the purpose of removing the Goods. If third parties claim title to Goods with retained title, the Customer will inform MT without delay, will notify the person making the claim of MT’s title and will support MT in enforcing its rights, including taking all the necessary steps required to preserve MT’s rights, including commencing litigation at the Customer’s own expense. If the Customer breaches the Contract, e. g. by delaying payment, the Customer will be obliged to return the Goods with retained title if requested by MT, in return for which MT will not terminate the Contract. 13. Payment Where services, maintenance or care are provided on an ongoing basis, MT will invoice the Customer for these at the beginning of the billing period or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. The Customer will pay MT’s invoices in full within 30 days from the date of the relevant invoice. Depending on the scope of an order, payments for such services, maintenance or care are due either upon placement of the order by the Customer or upon partial delivery of the same of between 40 to 50% of their respective order value. BACS or cheque are the only methods of payment accepted. Invoices for Seminars and Training Sessions will be issued at the beginning of the respective session and payment is due immediately and without deduction. 14. Delay of Payment Where a Customer fails to pay an invoice by the due date, MT will be entitled to charge the Customer interest on all monies outstanding from the due date until the actual date of payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate of 8% above the base rate of the Bank of England calculated on a daily basis. 15. Setting-Off and Refusal of Payment The Customer cannot exercise any right of set-off in respect of amounts owed to or by MT. 16. Change of Pricing by MT for Ongoing Maintenance or Care MT may increase its prices for maintenance and services by giving the Customer written notice 2 months prior to the end of the Minimum Term. The Customer has 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the written notice from MT to object to the change. Where the Customer so objects, the Customer will be entitled to give notice to MT to terminate the Contract as of the date of the proposed price increase. 17. Automatic Extension of Contract Where services, maintenance or care are performed on an ongoing basis the Contract will come into effect upon acceptance by MT of the first order from the Customer for Software maintenance. The Contract will initially run until the date specified at “Minimum Service Duration” as set out in the “MT Service Product List” or until the expiry date where an expiry date is stipulated in the Contract (“Minimum Term”). Subject to one of the Parties serving written notice of termination on the other at least three months prior to the expiry of the Minimum Term, the Contract will be extended automatically. In the case of Software Licences supplied without a time limit, the Contract will extend until December 31st of the current year. The subsequent extension periods will begin on January 1st and end on December 31st of the respective year. In the case of Software Licences supplied with limited validity (e.g. a licence for 1-year) the extension is based on the terms and conditions set out in the description of the respective licence (e.g. extension by one further year). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any extension to a Contract will be on the basis of MT’s current price list as at the date of such extension. 18. Delivery Obligations and Shipping The conditions for EXW (ex works) (MT’s premises or such other place referred to in the relevant order) as set out in the Incoterms 2010 apply to delivery of any Goods. Claims for any transport damages and any replacement of damaged Goods, remain with the Customer who is responsible for adhering to the mode and period for the filing of any claims with carriers, shippers and insurers. 19. Scope of Warranty (Material Deficiencies and Deficiencies in Title) MT warrants that the Hardware is free from defects in workmanship and material as at the time of transfer of risk; and warrants that the Software does not contain any flaws which void or substantially reduce its value or suitability for the usual or contracted purpose. Where MT is not the author of the Software, MT does not warrant that such Software will run without interruptions or errors, nor that MT will be capable of resolving all Software errors, nor that the Customer will be capable of achieving all of the functions included in the Software in all of the combinations chosen by the Customer, nor that these will meet the Customer’s requirements. MT will only warrant the quality and/or durability of Goods if it has expressly agreed in writing with the Customer that it will do so. The warranty period is 1 year. Where MT is the author of the Software such Software is subject to MT’s standard warranty. 20. Obligation to Inspect and Serve Notice of Defects The Customer must inspect the Goods upon delivery or repair and must notify MT in writing of any failure by MT to meet the specification within 7 days of delivery or repair or (where the failure was not apparent on reasonable inspection) within a reasonable time being no more than 1 month after discovery of the failure. Where the Customer fails to provide such notice MT will have no liability under its warranty. 21. Liability Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer in contract, tort (including without limitation negligence) and/or breach of statutory duty for any loss or damage which the Customer may suffer by reason of any act, omission, neglect or default (including negligence) in the performance of the Contract by MT, its servants or agents, in a sum which is greater than GBP 200,000 per incident or series of connected incidents. Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer whether in contract or tort (including without limitation negligence and/or breach of statutory duty) for indirect loss of any kind resulting from these Conditions, its performance or any breach of its terms. Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer whether in contract or tort (including without limitation negligence and/or breach of statutory duty) for indirect economic loss of any kind including (but without limitation) loss of business opportunity, reputation, goodwill resulting from these Conditions, its performance or any breach of its conditions. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, nothing in these Conditions shall operate so as to limit or exclude MT’s non-excludable liability in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of MT to exclude the application of Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and to exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. MT’s liability for loss of data is limited to the effort required to restore the data from proper backups provided by the Customer. 22. Third Party Rights If any third party claims or takes action against the Customer, because Goods delivered by MT, or their use in accordance with the instructions provided by MT, purportedly violate their commercial rights or proprietary rights, then the Customer will inform MT of the same. MT agrees that they will assist the Customer in defending such claims. Where the claim is made to the Customer within 12 months of the date of delivery, MT will indemnify the Customer against claims provided that the Customer: appoints MT to defend the claims or to settle the dispute, and promptly notifies MT of any such claim, keeps the Customer informed of all information received and provides such reasonable assistance to MT as it shall reasonably require, does not defend the action itself without coordinating such defence with MT, and does not at any time admit liability or otherwise settle or compromise or attempt to settle or compromise the said claim or action except upon the express instruction of MT, the alleged breach of rights is not based on alteration of the delivered item used by the Customer, and does not use the item delivered by MT in conjunction with other items and/or in a fashion that breaches any such rights, in a situation where the use of the item as delivered by MT would not have breached the rights of the person who has filed the claim. MT may at any time and at its own expense acquire on behalf of the Customer the right to continue to use the Goods, to replace the Goods or alter them in such a fashion that the rights of others are no longer breached. If this is not possible, the Customer shall return or destroy the Goods if required to do so by MT who will reimburse the purchasing price for the Goods less depreciation. If the Customer refuses to do so, MT will no longer defend the claim or provide the Customer with any further support. The Customer has no further rights in case of disputes over proprietary rights with third parties and MT shall have no liability therefore unless MT could be blamed for acting deliberately or with gross negligence. Part IV Special Conditions for Delivery of Software 23. Conditions of Use for Delivered Software In the case of delivery of Software to the Customer, MT hereby grants the Customer a simple, non exclusive and non-transferable, licence to use the Software (“Licence”) . The validity of the Licence is not time limited, unless otherwise specified to the contrary in the terms and conditions of the Licence. MT, grants the Customer the use of such Software in the form of the object code and the user documentation with the use being restricted to one electronic data processing system at any one time and only for the tasks for which it is intended. Unless permitted by law, the Customer will not decompile the Software or perform reverse engineering. The Customer may duplicate the Software but only to the extent that this is required for the permitted use, and in order to allow it to perform data backup. Upon delivery of any Software, including updates and upgrades, the Customer will immediately produce a backup copy. MT may terminate the Licence granted to the Customer pursuant to this Condition 23 with immediate effect if the Customer is in breach of the conditions for the use of the Software for a period of 30 days from the date of a written notice of such a breach from MT or any third party. On termination of this Contract howsoever arising, the Customer will return to MT within 30 days all Software together with any related materials owned and licensed by MT and shall delete all copies and partial copies of the Software however stored within 7 days of service of the notice. Proof of such deletion must be provided to MT without delay. On receipt of prior written consent from MT, the Customer may retain a copy of the Software for the purposes of archiving. 24. Delivery of Software MT will only install the Software if this has been expressly agreed in writing between the Customer and MT. MT is able to provide telephone consultancy and support concerning questions relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the solution of problems that may occur as provided for in Condition 26 below. 25. Prerequisites for Running the Delivered Software The proper running of Software systems supplied will only be guaranteed if the Hardware and operating system components used correspond to the reference systems of the respective manufacturer(s), as well as having been approved and certified. Unless otherwise agreed in the Contract, the Customer shall ensure that the provisions in this Condition 25 are complied with. Part VMaintenance and Care Application Software 26. Scope of Performance of MT Services for Application Software For the Software products, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, MT will provide the following services, denoted by Service Level “SW-Service STANDARD” and Service Level “SW-Service E-STANDARD”: Right to use Software and documentation updates: MT grants the Customer a non-transferable, non-exclusive Licence to use the Software and any documentation or updates. The right of use is not limited in validity, unless otherwise specified in the terms and conditions of the Licence. Software and documentation updates: MT will supply the Customer with the current version of the Software as specified in the Contract. This will be done as specified by the manufacturer of the Software. The documentation will be supplied in the form determined by the manufacturer of the Software. The installation of Software updates will be performed by suitably qualified personnel of the Customer. Alternatively for an additional charge, MT may install the Software updates on behalf of the Customer. Where the Customer has adapted the Software, the Customer will be liable for the additional cost of performing the same adaptation to the new version of the Software or alternatively the Customer may perform the necessary adaptation himself. Hotline (Service Level “SW-Service STANDARD” only) MT is able to provide consultancy and support by telephone or by e-mail in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the resolution of any problems (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) which may occur. This service will be provided by MT during the Contact Hours: Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. E-mail Hotline (Service Level “SW-Service E-STANDARD” only) MT is able to provide e-mail consultancy and support in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the resolution of any problems (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) which may occur. This service will be provided by MT during the Contact Hours Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. MT Hotline: E-mail: hotline@MT.com Internet: http://www.MT.com/customersupport Software error messages Where Software problems occur which MT is unable, for whatever reason, to resolve, the Customer may send a written error message to MT. The purpose of such an error message is to identify the error in the Software and enable the manufacturer to resolve the error. MT shall liaise with the manufacturer(s) of the Software products to resolve any Software errors as promptly as possible. Restoration of any data, regardless of the cause of the data loss, is not the responsibility of MT. 27. Obligation of the Customer to Co-operate Pre-conditions for the provision of the services by MT to the Customer are that the Customer has legally acquired the Software and holds a corresponding Licence to use it. In addition, the Software must be in the same condition that it was in when it was delivered. The services exclusively relate to the current release and delivered version of the Software. If earlier Software versions are used, a one-time update service which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer will be provided to update the Software to the latest version. Services will not be performed for Software adaptations made by the Customer (for example including but not limited to macros, programs, variants, user interfaces and database applications). If the operating system for the Hardware is not included in the Contract, the Customer must update the operating system to the most recent version (e. g. by purchasing updates) if this is required in order to use the new versions of the application Software. Hardware and Operating Systems 28. Scope of Performance of MT Maintenance and Care Services for Hardware and Operating System For Hardware products and the operating system, unless otherwise agreed in writing, MT will provide the following services, denoted by Service Level “HW-Service SPECIAL”: The scope of performance is briefly set out in the “Special Description” for each product listed in the attached “MT Service Product List”. The exact scope of performance will be determined in accordance with the attached description of performance issued by the respective MT service operator (“Service Operator” including but not limited to Hewlett-Packard, Fujitsu Siemens and Silicon Graphics). The following shall also apply: Hotline MT is able to provide consultancy and support by telephone or by e-mail in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Hardware products and operating system, as well as the resolution, (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) of any problems which may occur. This service will be performed by MT during the Contact Hours: Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. Where queries arise outside of the Contact Hours, the Customer should address such queries directly to MT’s Service Operator Response time for Hardware failures MT will use reasonable endeavours to solve a query within the Response Time. The Response Time shall be deemed to have been initiated either as soon as the customer service personnel arrives on the relevant site, or as soon as remote diagnosis is started, where either is required to resolve the problem. The appropriate Response Time will be determined in accordance with the attached description of performance issued by the respective MT Service Operator. 29. Services Not Included Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following services will not be provided by MT to the Customer: a) Repair/re-acquisition of devices that have been damaged as a result of: incidents of war of any type civil wars, nuclear energy, deliberate action of the Customer (not of his subcontractors) b) Repair/re-acquisition that is required because of repair work or alterations of devices carried out by the Customer or any third party without the prior written consent of MT. c) Work required due to interface problems between MT’s devices and those of other manufacturers and suppliers. d) Customer service which is required because a product that is not covered under this Contract has caused an error. e) Customer service that has become necessary because devices have been used under adverse conditions (e.g. including contaminations and deviations from recommended room temperature and relative humidity) or in conjunction with accessories or (device-specific) consumables (e.g. including foreign disks, disk stacks, cassettes, printer paper and print heads of any type) (“Device Specific Consumables”) which do not meet the manufacturer’s specifications. f) Replacement of Device-Specific Consumables. g) Data backup. h) Calibration work that is not related to repair. 30. Restoration of Data/Programs The restoration of data and programs upon repair or replacement of a defective hard disk is limited to starting the copying program (Restore) used to restore the last full data backup. 31. Obligation of the Customer to Cooperate a) Hardware service Pre-conditions for the provision of Hardware services by MT are that the Hardware has been acquired legally and has been installed properly at the Customer’s site. In addition the Hardware affected must correspond to the current revision and be in proper condition when including in the Contract. These pre-conditions shall be met immediately after the expiry of the warranty period specified in the Contract. If the Hardware is included in the Contract at a later date, these pre-conditions must first be confirmed by a takeover inspection of the Hardware by MT, which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer, and if required the pre-conditions will be achieved by MT undertaking the required repair work. b) Operating System Service Pre-conditions for the provision of operating system services are that the Customer has legally acquired the Software and has been granted the necessary corresponding Licence to use it. In addition the Software must be in the same condition as when it was delivered to the Customer. The services exclusively relate to the current release and version of the Software. If earlier Software versions are used, a one-time “Update Service” which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer will be provided to update the Software to the latest version. Operating System services will not be provided for Software adaptations made by the Customer (for example including but not limited to macros, programs, variants, user interfaces and database applications). Part VI Generally Applicable Conditions 32. Prices and Fees for Special Services The following items are not included in the payment for services under Conditions 26 and 28 above and will be invoiced separately in accordance with MT’s current price list: Services performed outside Working Hours on the express request of the Customer. Services to correct errors caused negligently by the Customer or by any unauthorised third party as a result of improper treatment, unsuitable operating media, unauthorised manipulations, Software manipulations, non-adherence to operating conditions or otherwise. ices required due to faulty handling, excessive vibration, chemical influence, excessive dust burden or non-adherence to the properties set forth in the unit specifications. Unreasonable wait times and delays in the performance of services which are caused by the Customer. Services to remedy failures caused by Force Majeure. 33. Backup of Customer Data Prior to the commencement of any service work undertaken by MT, the Customer will backup all data in such a way that it may easily be restored by MT in the event that it is lost in the service process. 34. Change of Installation/Application Site Where maintenance and care services are provided on an ongoing basis by MT, the Customer will immediately inform MT in writing of any change to the installation or application address. If such a change results in an increase in MT’s expenses. MT reserves the right to either increase the prices charged to recover the additional expense incurred or alternatively MT may serve notice on the Customer to terminate the Contract where the new address is outside United Kingdom. 35. Miscellaneous Service Conditions and Obligations of the Customer to Co-operate MT may appoint authorised third parties to provide services. The Customer may only transfer title to services to third parties with the prior written consent of MT. Where defective components or devices are replaced by MT, these will become the property of MT. Extension of the products included in the maintenance agreement may be included in this Contract with the consent of the Customer. On request, MT will offer to the Customer a corresponding extension of the Contract, provided maintenance for the respective product is available. Where MT has to perform any services, the Customer shall accurately and without delay provide MT with any/all information that is required to perform such services. The Customer will provide MT with the name of a competent and appropriately qualified contact person and will provide the name of an appropriate substitute in order for the Hardware and Software to be maintained. Any contact(s) will have participated in the respective Seminars and/or Training Sessions held from time to time by MT or alternatively will have acquired comparable knowledge. These contacts will be available to MT’s technicians on site or will have access to the MT’s hotline as applicable. Consumables and Auxiliaries (which shall include documentation, application programs, data, telephone lines for transmission of voice and data) are not included in the scope of performance and shall be provided by the Customer in the vicinity of the system, such consumables and auxiliaries will be provided during Working Hours or, with prior consultation, outside of these hours. Additionally, the Customer will provide to MT computing time and consumables as required. 36. Specifically Ordered Service Days If service days are ordered for call-off within a specified period, such orders are binding. The services will become due for payment once they have been performed or by the end of the defined time period at the latest. Specifically ordered service days to be called off within a defined time period, can still be called off during a time of three months beyond the expiry of such defined time period. Thereafter they are lost. The claim to payment is thereby unaffected. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Act Fast Nl

act fast nl

Scunthorpe

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