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Blythe Bridge High School

blythe bridge high school

Staffordshire

As Chair of Governors at Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form, I would like to extend a warm welcome to those of you visiting our website. The governing body is involved with school life at many levels, ranging from ensuring that support functions (finance, premises management, health & safety) are completely aligned with the strategic vision of the school from a quality of education perspective, to sharing in the successes of the many talented students through Governor Awards and community events. I am incredibly grateful to my fellow governors for voluntarily devoting so much of their time and effort to the school community. Our governing body comprises elected representatives from the local authority, staff, parents and members of the community and the combined experience, skills and knowledge is vast. The job description for governors is clear, set the strategic direction of the school, hold school leaders to account for improvement and ensuring that the school budget is spent appropriately. As such, much of our time is spent working with Mrs Johnson and the senior leadership team to continually review and refine the quality of our provision through our subcommittee meetings. If you are reading this as a prospective parent, I encourage you to spend time to look through our website, the weekly newsletters and at our pages on social media platforms, our core values of pride, respect and kindness permeate every page or post. If you are reading this with an interest in becoming a school governor, please email the clerk to governors, Mrs Mitton, n.mitton@bb-hs.co.uk to arrange an informal conversation. We are so proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to show you around and talk to you about the role of governors at BBHS. Finally, if you are reading this as any other key stakeholder, thank you for taking an interest.

Oxford International Biomedical Centre

oxford international biomedical centre

London

OIBC was launched in 1992 in order to improve health and the quality of life across the globe by promoting access to learning and research. Its maxim at that time was cooperation: cooperation between developed and developing countries; cooperation between academic and industrial institutions; cooperation between scientists, medical doctors and the public. Since then, other organisations have stepped in to promote one of our original aspirations, namely better cooperation between universities and industrial institutions. But the other aspirations remain, and over the last decade we have focussed particularly on youngsters in so far as better communication between scientists, medical doctors and the public is concerned. So now, our current strategy may be summarised as follows. VISION OIBC’s vision is of a world in which wider access to scientific learning brings better health and quality of life. PURPOSE OIBC’s purpose is to realise our vision through educational projects for all generations and especially for the young through building greater understanding of scientific and biomedical issues, MISSION OIBC’s mission is to bring together leading biomedical experts with all schools and lay adults, via live and recorded seminars, lectures and debates, to promote better communication skills and awareness and to create opportunities for all to appreciate science and biomedical issues. VALUES OIBC values its independence, its non-political, charitable status and its expert scientific leadership. We value the acquisition of knowledge by all, and we value the enhancement of education and awareness, best practice and management of life skills, which contribute significantly to public health and well-being. We value greatly the support from Foundations, Charitable Trusts and individuals. BELIEFS OIBC believes in cooperation between scientific experts and the public, between business and complementary organisations, between the developed world and countries striving to enhance their health and quality of life. We believe that scientific knowledge and understanding are keys to rational improvement.

Actes Trust

actes trust

Working across the North-East of England and beyond, Actes is a charity that embraces a client-led approach to delivering a wide portfolio of services. Formed in 2001, Actes has a successful track record of developing and delivering both accredited and non-accredited programmes and training courses using a unique peer-led approach. We work with a variety of partners, including other charities, local authorities, education providers and statutory services, to support our delivery and ensure a tailored approach for all of our clients. Here at Actes, our expertise lies in firstly identifying the needs of the individual, then by providing genuine engagement and support we develop innovative solutions to achieve change and improve lives. We believe there is potential in everyone and we are committed to helping our clients recognise their own potential, progress towards their goals and make positive changes. Actes looks for enterprising solutions to problems and we are not afraid to try something different. We have a well-qualified, dedicated and experienced team who are supported by efficient and experienced back office staff. We currently operate across Tees Valley and our highly flexible infrastructure allows us to quickly set up at any location. Our main areas of expertise lie in employment support, training, engagement, and life coaching. We also provide people with opportunities to gain work experience through volunteering in Middlesbrough within our organisation and across our projects. We are proud to be delivering New Directions, Work IT Out, Climate Action Middlesbrough, Green Shoots, Benefit Take Up, Past, Present and Your Future, and Firm Foundations. Since 2001 our award winning, nationally recognised projects have helped over 20,000 people achieve their goals in the Tees Valley are

Culross Primary School

culross primary school

Dear Parent Culross Primary School is a small school set in the historical village of Culross. The main school building has 4 classrooms. There is a dining/gym hall, a library, a resource area and office accommodation. We opened one of our classrooms as a Confucius Classroom in February 2018 and we have one Chinese exchange teacher based here. As well as teaching across the Queen Anne High School cluster they offer immersion days for all pupils across West Fife and Queen Anne High cluster schools. We have a large playground and grassed area, which is used to its full advantage throughout the year for play, sports, outdoor learning and Eco-activities. We promote active travel to school using the WOW Travel Tracker. We follow the The Curriculum for Excellence where learning and teaching focuses on all curricular areas, ensuring balance, breadth, coherence and depth. Children have the opportunity to be taught a musical instrument from P5 onwards. We have a Support for Learning Teacher based in school to support and challenge where needed. The Parent Council is very supportive of the school and the fundraising branch supports the school through fundraising and organising fun events. A residential excursion is offered to P6/7 every year to Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre. We also offer a variety of sports in addition to the PE curriculum. We have been awarded our Silver Sports Scotland Award which we are very proud of. We run a Bikeability award every year for P5/6/7. We are also a Health Promoting School. Our pupils run a healthy tuck shop - Monday to Friday. We provide school dinners which are brought in from Camdean Primary School. All Primary 1 - Primary 5 receive free school meals. We have recently been awarded Level 1 Rights Respecting School Accreditation.

The Compass School

the compass school

Haddington ,

A warm welcome to our school web-site! The Compass School is unique. As an independent primary school for children age 3-12, it has acquired an outstanding reputation in East Lothian and beyond for providing its children with a firm foundation for their life-long learning. At The Compass, our aim is to provide a warm and caring environment in which our children are encouraged to develop their unique gifts and talents and progress not only academically but in their confidence and self-esteem too. We strongly believe that every child has the ability to excel in some aspect of school life and we provide our children with numerous opportunities to enjoy success and to flourish, through achieving their own personal targets. At the heart of The Compass lies the principle that a child’s time at school should be a happy one. We encourage strong personal values such as care and respect for others, polite and responsible behaviour, high standards of appearance and personal organisation and our children derive great satisfaction from meeting these expectations. Consequently, they develop positive and healthy relationships based on friendship, honesty and trust. We aim to prepare children not only for their next stage of education, but for the challenges of a fast-moving and modern world where knowledge, communication and creativity will be the keys to our children’s future success. We know that the world into which our children will grow-up to work and live in their adult lives is one which will be increasingly global. The ability to communicate effectively will be key to their future success and it is essential that we provide them with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in their working lives. We warmly welcome you to visit our school and discover more about what makes The Compass experience so unique.

Chrysalis Craft Coventry

chrysalis craft coventry

Coventry

Chrysalis Craft Coventry CIC was founded in March 2020 in response to the urgent unmet needs of BAME and migrant communities who were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown has challenged the mental health and wellbeing of everyone, more so for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in our communities. Many have experienced unimaginable trauma and have seen major disruptions in their life already. The pandemic has amplified further the existing mental health problems. Often left in limbo, not able to take on higher education studies and not allowed to work (with many refugees under or unemployed) and likely to face loneliness or worse, direct discrimination, within their new communities. Chrysalis Craft Coventry CIC run sessions and activities to help with healing, using art and different artistic methods for wellbeing. The aim is to build self-esteem and friendship through artistic techniques, using art to work against loneliness as a result of language, cultural and ability barriers. The social enterprise supports people from a variety of different backgrounds, focussing on disadvantaged adult women immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Focusing on women who came to Coventry and the surrounding area recently, and those who have been here for a long time, but who have experienced barriers to integration. Local authority, NHS and charities working with migrants’ commission and refer people onto in-person and online workshops. Grant funding supports materials and content development. Over the short period of the start-up, Chrysalis Craft Coventry CIC supported thousands of individuals suffering from loneliness, domestic abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, homesickness and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder because of life experiences with positive results. During the pandemic the workshops have proven invaluable, acting as a safe environment and an information and signposting service. Directing people to urgently needed services they could not reach due to language barrier or stigma caused by misinformation.

Sally Gunnett

sally gunnett

I work with natural elements to record places and periods of time, mainly using plants and their naturally occurring dyes. After a rural upbringing I moved to London in 2000 and have lived and worked here since. I graduated with a degree in Fine Art from Goldsmiths College in 2003 and recently completed the Artist Teacher Scheme at Oxford Brookes University with distinction. I am currently working as a freelance artist and teacher having previously taught art and photography in mainstream education for over a decade, becoming a head of department before deciding to concentrate on my own artistic practice after giving birth to my son. I continue my love of teaching by delivering workshops and courses. My current practice explores the change and growth of plants in my garden and other places which have significance to me. I work with time-based processes and alternative printmaking techniques, using pigments in plant dyes and rust, to record periods in time or the status of plants at a particular moment. I am interested in the unpredictability of these processes and the effects that they have both on the plants used to create them and the environment they are created in. I am currently investigating how nature can be used to record periods of time by creating work in the environment, documenting the effects of natural elements such as rain. I have work in private and public collections internationally and have exhibited nationally including at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair for the past three years. I completed a residency in 2018 as part of the New: Defence arts project in Essex which culminated in a solo exhibition of the work I created.

The Faculty Of Astrological Studies

the faculty of astrological studies

London

The Faculty of Astrological Studies was founded at 19.50 BST on 7th June 1948 in London, England. The image on the right shows the FAS birth chart. The Faculty’s aim then and now is to raise the standard of astrological education. Since its establishment, the Faculty has become known worldwide as a first class astrological teaching body and its Diploma, the D.F.Astrol.S., is among the most highly valued and recognised international qualifications for the professional astrologer. All Diploma holders must abide by the Faculty’s Code of Ethics. Over the years more than 10,000 students from over 90 countries have enrolled on the Faculty’s courses, and many of the world’s leading astrologers are or were Faculty Diploma holders, such as Liz Greene, Charles Harvey, Julia Parker, Melanie Reinhart and Howard Sasportas. Click here for a list of Alumni. Fellows of the Faculty include Sue Tompkins, Clare Martin and Carole Taylor, and honorary Diploma holders include Rob Hand, Darby Costello and Nick Campion. The Faculty’s courses are comprehensive and flexible, guiding you from the very beginning of your astrological studies right through to professional qualification at Diploma level. You can study by Distance Learning via Email, at London Classes, through Online Classes, and at the Faculty’s annual Summer School. As a teaching and examining body, the Faculty’s team of dedicated, experienced tutors, all of whom hold the Faculty’s Diploma, are devoted to teaching astrology to students all over the world. We hope you will join us as a student. Learning astrology is immensely rewarding and, whether your studies are for personal enjoyment or with a view to becoming a professional astrologer, we are sure you will be fascinated by the richness and depth of the new world which will emerge as you embark on this inspiring journey.

Software Cornwall

software cornwall

Redruth Cornwall

Software Cornwall – connecting, promoting and supporting the growing tech community in Cornwall Software Cornwall is an open and collaborative group of technology based businesses, education providers and business support organisations connected to Cornwall, UK. The community is independent and funded by its members, sponsors and supporters. Our vision- Cornwall as the most productive global location for software development Our mission – To promote and support software growth and excellence in Cornwall for today and in the future Software Cornwall was established informally in 2012 by a group from the software sector in Cornwall collaborating to support the growth of the digital engineering industry in the County. Since April 2015 Software Cornwall has been a Limited Not-For-Profit organisation funded through membership and sponsorship. The organisation also works in collaboration to deliver funded educational programmes supporting the development of tech talent here in Cornwall. “Cornwall has always been a world leader in engineering and exporter of quality engineering talent and innovation. From mining and rail, through to telecommunications, marine engineering, and more recently renewables technology. Cornwall has the potential to become a significant global player within the next generation of 21C Digital Engineering. Over the past 10 years we have seen it provide the new businesses, high skilled jobs and product innovations that our communities need.” Belinda Waldock – Co-founder Software Cornwall Ltd Our objectives Skills & Knowledge: Encourage learning and transfer of software skills and knowledge at all levels Business & Finance: Promote the growth and development of software businesses Recruitment & Careers Development: Engage with young people to promote software as a career and promote high skilled employment opportunities Visibility & Culture: To promote and support the visibility of software in Cornwall Infrastructure & Environment: To support the development of infrastructure and a positive environment Collaboration & Networking: Work openly, inclusively and collaboratively to benefit the software community

Oldham Sixth Form College

oldham sixth form college

Oldham

We are delighted that you are considering joining our high achieving, inclusive and exceptional college. We are proud to be a nationally recognised sixth form; it’s why students like you choose OSFC. We are confident that by choosing us, you benefit from an extraordinary education that will give you a great platform to progress to a purposeful and successful future. Where everyone can succeed For each and every one of us, success matters, but we know it looks different for everyone. We are here to make sure you achieve whatever it is you want. From Oxford to Glasgow, via Manchester and Liverpool, our students can be found in the best universities in the UK, but there are many other options too. Our specialist staff will help you to build your future. OSFC alumni can be found in apprenticeships, travelling the world, building successful careers and even as owners of their own businesses. Broad subject choice We know that it’s crucially important for you to study the courses that matter to you, led by expert and experienced teachers who understand how to help you maximise your potential. That’s why our Pathways give you access to a huge range of courses, including over 60 A levels, vocational diplomas and the brand-new T Level qualifications; more choice than anyone else in the local area. Step into a college that offers you more The OSFC Experience goes far beyond the classroom. From our university-style independent study areas to our outstanding careers department and renowned Xtras Programme, you will have access to the best facilities and opportunities available. We also appreciate the importance of support every step of the way. That’s why our approachable and warm progress tutor team are always on hand to guide you through your OSFC journey and help you make the most of all opportunities.