Butterflies is a Norfolk based organisation which creates coming of age groups for girls aged 9 – 14 years old and provides mentoring opportunities for girls aged 12 – 16 years old. The aim is to support girls as they journey through the often challenging prepubescent and puberty years.
Along this journey we:
provide the girls with an understanding of reproductive anatomy.
explore the physical and hormonal changes that are taking place, their purpose and their effects.
assist the girls in exploring themselves, their relationships, their strengths, their areas for growth and development.
aid the girls in seeing and tapping into their individual talents.
help build confidence in who they are and how they express themselves.
The Butterflies culture promotes acceptance and camaraderie amongst its members; whilst on this journey, the girls form strong bonds with each other and long term friendships.
This all takes place within a safe and welcoming environment. Please visit out website for more information: https://mybutterflies.org
We are currently accepting new members for our September Intake
Our popular annual employment update breakfast is taking place from 7.45am on Wednesday 18 March 2015, at Barnham Broom Hotel (Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD).
The update will cover essential and forthcoming developments in employment law, including the following topics:
Holiday Pay – making sense of holiday, overtime and commission in light of the decisions in Bear Scotland v Fulton and Lock v British Gas. Should an employer include payments for non-guaranteed overtime and commission?
Family-friendly working – how will the new system of Shared Parental Leave work? We will attempt to demystify new system, addressing the key issues that employers will need to grapple with. We will also discuss other recent changes, including requests for flexible working and the right for time off to accompany pregnant women to ante-natal appointments.
Disability discrimination – is discrimination on grounds of obesity illegal? We consider the recent decision of the ECJ in FOA v Billund Kommune.
Collective Redundancy – what now for the obligation to consult collectively? Does it matter whether redundancies are to be spread over multiple sites? We will discuss the latest developments in the “Woolworths” case.
Early Conciliation – what impact has the introduction of ACAS early conciliation in April 2014 had?
Plus a look at other recent note-worthy caselaw developments, including the extent to which flexibility clauses in employment contracts can be relied upon; how to handle dismissals on multiple grounds; protecting your business when an employee walks out in repudiatory breach; dismissals for private twitter use, and dealing with e-cigarettes in the workplace.
The update will be delivered by qualified and experienced lawyers who specialise exclusively in employment law, with the emphasis on the practical implications of the law for your business. Delegates find these briefings a fantastic opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest legal developments: “An excellent update, a ‘must’ attend for the HR professional. Very good value for money!” (previous delegate)
Theupdate is taking place on Wednesday 18 March 2015, at Barnham Broom Hotel (Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD).
Registration and coffee will be at 7.45am; a full English breakfast will be served from 8.00am. Theupdate will start at 8.30am and will finish at approximately 10am.
The cost of theupdate is just £30 plus VAT per person, including a full English breakfast. If you book one place, you can book a second place at half price, for just £15 plus VAT.
If you would like to attend please contact Gemma Hoskins, Marketing Manager by email ([email protected]) or on 01603 598000. Please let us know if you have any dietary or other special requirements when booking your place. We do hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you on 18 March 2015.
If you are unable to come but would like further information about the work we do, please contact the employment team: [email protected]. Apart from our regular seminars, we also carry out interactive in-house training sessions designed for managers and HR professionals, which can be tailored to suit your needs.
Course Title; Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety
Aim; To equip delegates to put food safety management systems in to place, through detailed understanding of the hazards, legal requirements (including HACCP) and the issues surrounding the implementation of control measures.
Objectives;
* Understand the meaning of ‘management of food safety’, and the elements of a management system, including HACCP.
* Detailed understanding of the four main hazards; biological, allergens, chemical and physical.
* Understand the format of UK and European food safety legislation.
* Understanding operational procedures for cleaning and disinfection, pest control, design and construction of facilities etc.
* Managing people; information, training, supervision etc.
* Maintaining food safety management procedures; monitoring and verification.
* Liaise with enforcement officers
* Have sufficient technical knowledge to deliver level 1 and 2 food hygiene training (with appropriate training skills)
Organisation
Duration; 5 day teaching programme + 1 day for assessment.
Dates; 21st, 22nd, 28th February, 1st & 8th March
Exam Date; 5th April
Exam/Assessment; Two hour controlled assignment and a 2.5 hour written examination (both normally completed on the same day). This is an Ofqual accredited qualification.
Cost; £597 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees. The course cost also includes a course book and a course folder with a resource CD & DVD
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; Prior knowledge of food safety is required: CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety would be desirable. Candidates should be familiar with, or aspire to, the role of management. This is a challenging course, technically and academically. Candidates require reasonable spoken and written English, and a moderate level of ICT ability. Access to a computer, for assignment research, email, etc is strongly recommended.
Audience; This qualification is for managers, supervisors and QA/QC/ senior hygiene personnel, who devise, implement and monitor/audit food safety systems, and for those who want to become trainers.
Feedback; “Richard Mills is without doubt the most knowledgeable, patient and diligent tutor and course leader I have met. You have made an arduous and technical subject live and breathe and have a relevance to my work every day since completing the course.” Ben Cullis, Stoke High School, Ipswich
For more information on this course please do not hesitate to contact us on 01603 473732
Course Title; Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills
Aim; The qualification provides skills in the auditing and inspection of food manufacturing processes, in order to effectively verify HACCP and general food safety and management systems. Especially valuable for BRC, SALSA, etc certificated manufacturers and multi-site catering operations where consistency is valuable.
Objectives
*Understanding auditing and inspection- what it is and appreciate the benefits and limitations
*Collecting & verifying of information
*Identify and plan the stages in Audit and Inspection
*Improve the ability to analyse & interpret data
*People Skills- improve your ability to get the right information
*Identify the competencies & characteristics of Auditors
*Understanding the implementation of on-site audits & inspections
*How to prepare written reports
Organisation
Duration; The course is delivered over one day- it is a classroom session- based on a number of syndicate exercises, activities & case studies- no chalk & talk here!
Exam/Assessment; 30 question multiple choice test: Pass mark 20, Merit mark 25
Cost; £185 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments & lunch and the assessment & certification fees (HABC)
Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; Reasonable (Level 2 or equivalent) literacy, good communication skills, a broad understanding of food safety and its management systems, and experience of food manufacturing or large scale catering processes.
Audience; This qualification is for supervisors, team leaders & QA staff who are involved in the verification of Food Safety through Auditing & Inspection
Feedback; “thank you for your help, guidance and interest in putting on our courses…at such short notice. We all thought you were an exceptional presenterandmade it a mostenjoyable and productive experience. (Wow ! That’s got to be worth a “Brucie Bonus”)” Ernie Woodhouse, QA Team, Youngs Seafoods
You’re invited to join us for our five-part Insight Day webinar series, commencing on Thursday 10th September!
Running a business isn’t always easy at the best of times, and in the current climate it can be harder than ever. That’s why, after its success during lockdown, we’re bringing Insight Day back. This time, with a series of webinars that will help to support and assist with a variety of essential topics when it comes to digitally marketing your business.
The first instalment is ‘Build your brand with Social Media Marketing’, where we’ll look at how social media works and how to maximise your business pages to get the best results. We’ll cover how to select the right channels for your business, how to optimise your profiles, and how to come up with content ideas, as well as how to set goals and understand what is and isn’t working.
We’ll be running two sessions on the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can choose your preferred time upon registration.
Intellectual property in real life: How to be IP savvy
Our Bitesize Seminar on IP features a talk by life science specialist patent attorney Dr Robert Stephen, who will raise and discuss key questions around IP, such as:
What do good and bad IP look like?
How can open science and commercial confidentiality work together?
What can you do to generate value from your IP?
Robert has worked in all areas of IP: he holds a PhD in molecular genetics from the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford and has worked as a patent attorney for GlaxoSmithKline. Today, he heads up life science at top law firmOlswang.
He has a particular interest in medical technologies, biopharma and other biotechnology, and will be available after the talk to discuss with you any questions you have about IP in life sciences.
About Bite Size Business Seminars
Developed in conjunction with Norwich Business School and a host of industry professionals, the Bite Size Business Seminars are ideal for businesses, researchers and students who are keen to engage but do not have time to attend long training courses.
Each session is focused on a specialist subject and provides the opportunity to gain insights and knowledge from industry experts. Seminars run on a fortnightly basis and can be booked on an individual basis.
Others titles in the series are:
Leadership and Management
Starting a Business
Marketing
Finance
All sessions are free of charge and benefit from free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
Join us to find out how your business can benefit from this exciting new tech
About this Event We are excited to announce our next step in making Norfolk the best connected rural county in the UK, as we officially launch our Norfolk and Suffolk Innovation Network, the largest public sector low-power wide-area network (LoRaWAN) deployment in the UK.
Norfolk businesses are already seeing the benefits from our industry-leading new sensor network which we’ll be officially launching on Tuesday 15 September.
Join us to hear from Norfolk County Council leader Cllr Andrew Proctor and our top technical experts to find out how we’re already helping businesses grow using this innovative tech, and how you can sign up and benefit from it, too.
This event will take place online, with a joining link updated here closer to the time.
If you have any questions, you can contact our innovation team by emailing [email protected]
Many studies show that the total cost of losing an employee can range from tens of thousands of pounds to 1.5-2 times annual salary. Consider the real “total cost” of losing an employee….
Attracting and retaining top talent is key to business success. As the knowledge economy expands so does the appreciation of the importance of a stable workforce in sharing and developing organisational knowledge.
For this session we are joined by Lisa Hayward, a Senior Associate in Birketts’ Employment Law team where she specialises in employee incentives and rewards. Lisa will take a detailed look at the options for businesses to increase engagement through the use of employee share schemes.
Agenda
Introductions Why is employee retention so important? Motivation and reward structures Employee share ownership
EMI Schemes
Employee Shareholder Shares
Employee Ownership Trusts
The free to attend Masterclass will last 2 hours with questions
About the speakers
Lisa Hayward
Lisa joined Birketts in 2007. She is a SeniorAssociatein the Employment Team.
Lisa specialises in employee incentives and is a leading member of the Birketts’ Incentives and Rewards team, advising on the design, drafting and implementation of Employee Share Schemes, Employee Shareholder Status and Employee Ownership Trusts. Lisa is a member of the Share Plan Lawyers Group and the Employment Lawyers Association. She is praised by clients for her clear, concise and pragmatic advice.
Lisa is recommended in Chambers [UK 2015] “for her sound legal advice, which she delivers in a practical manner”.
Richard Ross MBA FCSI GDip (econ) APFS
Richard Ross is an experienced presenter with a growing reputation for an engaging and informative style. He holds an MBA, a Masters in Wealth Management, a Graduate Diploma in Economics and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. He is a Chartered Financial Planner,a Chartered Wealth Manager and hasstudied ExperimentalEconomics as a post-graduate student. He regularly comments on financial issues for BBC Radio.
The dramatic changes in legislation presented by George Osborne in the spring Budget continue to develop at pace. This is the biggest shake-up of pensions in over 100 years, and is aimed to rejuvenate an industry that has long been under scrutiny. For many, retirement at age 50 seems a significant time in the future. With continued pressures on annuity rates and the increase in longevity, there has been a significant shift towards pensions. Serious care needs to be taken to ensure clients are advised properly, whereby Mattioli Woods can help. This seminar will be presented by the Mattioli Woods’ Group consultancy team, who offer an enviable level of knowledge and expertise. All consultants are professionally qualified and hold the required industry qualifications.
Programme
9.00 – Registration accompanied by tea and coffee
9.30 – Pensions update – following our seminars last Autumn, we will provide an update regarding the dramatic changes in pension law that will be implemented in April 2015. The spring Budget has proposed the biggest change to pensions in over 100 years and we explore this change and the recent document released by the government in response to the consultation period. We will discuss a variety of ways that this new legislation can be implemented, the methodology behind it, and the advantages and disadvantages it may bring.
10.15 – Auto-enrolment – short update about the auto-enrolment environment. With over four million people now automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme, we will investigate some of the issues the market is facing, especially in the run-up to the ‘market crunch’ in 2016/17/18.
10.45 – Tea and coffee break
11.15 – Pension solutions – this case-study-based section focuses on the flexibilities modern-day self-invested pension schemes have to offer. Whilst the headlines continue to focus on total flexibility in retirement, we look into the practical application of the legislation and how this can help with tax-efficient income planning. We also have a detailed look at tax-efficient methods to pass on pensions to the next generation.
11.45 – Integrated financial planning – continuing with the case study above, we explore other tax structures that can complement pension schemes. We investigate how these can be used to maintain control over assets, and preserve wealth for the next generation, whilst ensuring the needs of clients are met in order for them to enjoy their retirement.
12.10 – Buffet lunch
If you would like to attend, contact Rosie Hammond via email ([email protected]) or by telephone: 0116 240 8700.
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute for Environment Health (CIEH)
Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; Recommended understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety taken within the last three years.
Audience; Managers and supervisors in small, medium or large catering, manufacturing or retail businesses
We’re delighted to announce dates for our next ‘Boost You’ six week online course.
We’ve all heard so much about how important it is to lose weight and support our immune system in response to Covid 19 – and this six week online course will do just that!
We’ll be looking at a whole wealth of lifestyle changes we can put in place, and introducing you to the KETOGENIC lifestyle – you’ll learn about an eating plan that is not just about sustainable weight loss without hunger and cravings, but you’ll effortlessly transition to a healthy lifestyle and have increased energy.
Following on from the launch of our first ‘Boost You!’ course and all the wonderful feedback from our delegates, we’re delighted to now be offering places on our next 6 week course which starts on the 17th October. Places are limited to 8 per course.
Weekly group webinar
1-2-1 weekly phone consultation
Access to a closed Facebook page for daily recipes, tips, videos and interactive support
Introducing you to and supporting you on the ketogenic lifestyle – the science, and why it works
You’re invited to join us for our five-part Insight Day webinar series, that continues on Thursday 1st October.
Running a business isn’t always easy at the best of times, and in the current climate it can be harder than ever. That’s why, after its success during lockdown, we’re bringing Insight Day back. This time, with a series of webinars that will help to support and assist with a variety of essential topics when it comes to digitally marketing your business.
The second topic that will be covered is ‘Creative Advertising’, and in this session we will show you how to employ it within your business. We’ll look at the stages of a creative process, and you will learn how to understand the needs of your target market and how to build an audience. We will help you to identify the most effective media formats for concepts and present a practical roadmap to support your creativity. Most importantly, we will cover the ways in which you can measure your campaigns and use the results for future advertisements.
We’ll be running two sessions on the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can choose your preferred time upon registration.