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The University of East Anglia will be holding an information session in October for those interested in training to teach in the Primary (3-11 years age range).
The information session will start with a General Information Talk, then there will be the opportunity for attendees to speak directly to subject tutors, current students and newly qualified teachers. Members of the admissions team will also be available to offer advice on all admissions related questions, including:
– degree subject requirements – GCSE and A level grade requirements – how to gain school experience – the professional skills tests – fees, funding and bursary information
For further information and to register your interest, we would encourage students to visit our website, or contact the PGCE Admissions Team on 01603 592855 or [email protected].
On Thursday 13th September we held our Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast at the Royal Assembly Rooms on the seafront. 50 delegates joined us for the morning which included a full English breakfast and the networking ice-breaker “reframing letdowns” in which delegates talked about a situation that initially seemed to be negative but ended up being a positive.
Norfolk County Council sponsored the event, with David Allfrey, Infrastructure Delivery Manager, presenting on the Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing. This is a project that will see a dual carriageway lifting bridge link the A47 at Harfrey’s roundabout with South Denes. The crossing will benefit the local area by: supporting the area as a centre for offshore and renewable energy, supporting the regeneration of Great Yarmouth, and improving journey times and access to the peninsular by reducing congestion and heavy traffic. While the project is ongoing protecting the environment and minimising the impact on the local community is a priority. The final form of the bridge has not been decided yet but the positioning of the bridge and the highway over it is fixed, which means that we know for definite there will be a dual carriageway linking the two areas. The project has been ongoing since 2003 and began with an initial assessment on where the bridge should be built. The consultation period for the project is currently running and finishes October 5th, David encourages everyone in the business community to have their say here.
Once the consultation period is over the next stage is to submit the Development Consent Order and begin construction no later than 2020 once the order has been approved. David highlighted the importance of keeping as much of the work for the construction of the bridge local, and stressed that he would like to see it create a number of local jobs.
We also had 4 stands from: Select Appointments to celebrate the launch of their 16th office opening, adding Lowestoft to the network of the successful brand that has been in the recruitment industry for over 35 years; MIGSOLV promoting the fact they house organisations’ servers and IT within their data centre; East Coast College showcasing their Community College services, and the final stand was held by Governors for Schools who were our feature charity.
You can find more information about the sponsor and all the stand holders below:
This popular monthly networking event will now take place online to allow businesses to network and create connections in a digital space.
Join Norfolk Chambers of Commerce for an online networking session to replace this the physical event of Two Hour Tuesday in King’s Lynn. We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
What’s the format? We will be using Zoom to facilitate this virtual meeting of businesses. It will be introduced by Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticeships, Paul Ward from Solace Coaching and Nicole Risby from Norfolk Chambers of Commerce. We will then ‘Go Round The Screen’ allowing a one minute for each business to highlight anything of importance.
Who’s it for? Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general.
Can I find out more? If you’d like to talk at one of our events, please get in touch with Nicole Risby we are always looking for new speakers.
Join us in celebrating the success of Norfolk’s apprentices at one of two 2013/14 Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremonies:
Tuesday, 7 October – Epic Studios, Norwich
or
Tuesday, 14 October – King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
If your apprentice is graduating, please check which event they have booked. Employers without apprentices are also welcome to attend the ceremony, where you can find out more about the benefits of apprentices to your business. Ticket includes a drinks reception and canapés.
Join us in celebrating the success ofNorfolk’s apprentices at one of two 2013/14Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremonies:
Tuesday, 7 October – Epic Studios, Norwich
or
Tuesday, 14 October -King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
If your apprentice is graduating,please check which event they havebooked. Employers without apprentices arealso welcome to attend the ceremony, where you can find out more about thebenefits of apprentices to your business. Ticket includes a drinks reception and canapés.
Ever thought of studying for a Management qualification? We have an Information Session at our offices in Norwich to learn all about the ILM Leadership and Management qualifications that we offer.
You will have a chance to read some of the learning materials and text books, speak to the tutors, find out how the course will be delivered and ask any questions you may have.
Contact Beth Russell on 01603 821177 or [email protected] for more details and to book a place.
As one of our largest business breakfasts throughout the year, the Economic Business Breakfast & AGM attracts over 100 business leaders from across the county to network and make new business contacts.
Hear an update from our expert speaker on the future the economic landscape for Norfolk and beyond. Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast along with fellow attendees, and take part in our networking activites designed to get you building relationships.
We would also like to invite Norfolk Chamber members to attend the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will follow immediately after the breakfast.
Nearly half a century on, Steeles Law has evolved to become a modern, vibrant and growing law firm with offices in Norwich, Diss (close to our roots in South Norfolk) and Central London.
Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care. Steeles is proud to have retained this voluntary accreditation for a number of years.
Alongside the legal and management qualifications and accreditations held within our teams, Steeles as a firm is proud to have achieved and retained a number of coveted quality standards.
Our Speaker Has Been Confirmed: Suren Thiru – Head of Economics at British Chambers of Commerce
BIO: With wide ranging background in economics, Suren oversees the BCC’s economic thought leadership work and is a regular media commentator on the latest economic trends.
Suren also leads on the BCC’s policy work on access to finance and tax. Suren holds a Masters in financial economics from the University of London
Topic: The UK economy: Brexit and Beyond
Review of the latest economic trends for UK business, including the BCC’s latest quarterly economic survey and analysis of the UK’s economic growth prospects over the next few years.
Book a stand
Interested in taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast and showcasing the work your business is doing? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket Email us
First Aid Mental Health Level 2 course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.
Learners undertaking this course will be considered First Aiders for Mental Health and be a point of contact within the workplace to help and support those with a suspected mental health condition.
Building on the Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health this course introduces the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan which allows learners to provide their peers with comprehensive guidance and support for a suspected mental health condition.
Learners will be able to provide signposting to professional help and support that person whilst they are receiving professional assistance.
A range of subjects are covered including:
What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Identifying mental health conditions
Providing advice and starting a conversation
Drugs and alcohol
First Aid for Mental Health action plan
First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through both a practical demonstration of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice question paper. A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.
Join us at our exciting new Charity Canary Cycling &Canary Running event this year on Saturday 27th September! Youcan either cycle or run (or even both!) around the historic RAF Coltishall on a three mile track (Experts) and a two mile track (Families).
See how many laps you can complete for Charity and/or get yourself sponsored for completing 1 lap or multiple laps (whichever you decide – the choice is yours!). This unique event willbe like no other, we have a slight twist; as this is a canary event, we are askingas many participants and spectators as possible to attend the event wearing Norwich City’s grand colours of Green and/or Yellow!
You may even want to dress as a canary yourself!
Proceeds raised are for the charities East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH)and The Big C. So, the more that we can raise for these charities the more we all can make a difference!
There are 2.5 hours for the Cycling event in the morning and 2.5 hours for the Running event in the afternoon, so there is no limit to your cycle or run. You can set yourself a goal to hit by doing as little as 1 lap or as many as many as you can, it does not matter! You can even bring your family along too and they can also take part and run or cycle on a safe off-road environment. All that matters is that you have a fantastic time and we all raise a grand amount for these great causes.
To find out more or to enter one of the events please visit www.charityse.co.uk
Aim; This is the benchmark trainer skills qualification for all trainers, it is ideal for first-time trainers who need to understand the basics of training skills and practice or those looking to refine their techniques.
Objectives;
*Identify training needs and set appropriate aims and objectives.
*Understand and deploy appropriate training and learning approaches
*Be able to comprehensively plan your training
*Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that engage, motivate and inspire learners
*Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping
Organisation
Duration; 3 day programme
Exam/Assessment; Delegates are required to deliver a 30 minute “micro-teaching” session (which must be part of a wider programme) to the rest of the group, provide feedback to four other delegates and complete a self evaluation.
Cost; £435 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; At least level 2 or equivalent in English, ICT skills would be advantageous.
Audience; Anyone who wants to deliver training professionally
Feedback; “I just wanted to say thanks for the course, I’ve spent 37 years trying to overcome my abject fear of standing up in front of people, and I’ve been on countless courses which have helped, but not cured the problem, yet in 3 days you managed to solve it completely!” Rachel Jarman, Hautbois
Have a night of fun and test your general knowledge skills with the BUILD Fundraising Quiz. Taking place at the Virgin Lounge, in central Norwich, with free tea and coffee, you can bring your own booze, to help unlock your minds.
Thursday 25th September from 6.30pm. Entry is £2 per person with teams of up to 6 people.
Prizes sponsored by Quartz Healthcare and pre-booking available via [email protected]