We want to welcome them into our Society!
The Agenda by order of the Trustees is below:
AGENDA
1.) Welcome from the Chair of the Board of Trustees
2.) Confirm the accuracy of the minutes of the preceding AGM
3.) Appointment of Trustees for the year 2018-19
4.)Annual Report and Financial Statements
a. To consider and receive the Annual Report of the Board of Trustees and the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2018
b. To approve the change of financial accounting year – 01.09.18 to 31.08.2019
c. Election of auditors
5.) Ratification of the constitution
6.) Adoption of code of conduct for Trustees
7.) A.O.B
Notification of any other business should be submitted to the chair of Trustees in advance of the meeting no other business may be raised unless previously notified
8.) To confirm the date and location of the next Annual General Meeting as Monday September 16th 2019 at Fullman House Oak Street Norwich
Jacqueline D Westrop
c/o Fullman House
114 Oak Street Other business
DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE?
DOES TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE INTEREST YOU?
IF YOU SAID YES TO BOTH QUESTIONS PLEASE READ FURTHER
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Norfolk’s most energetic charities who are on the search for enthusiastic staff members to expand the provision. St Edmunds Society is a charity recognised for the dedication and influence they have towards supporting young people to gain vocational education to boost their employability.
St-Eds work in partnership with local schools and academies to engage young people in alternative provision. St-Eds work on developing the lives of the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, whom many have difficult backgrounds by ensuring they leave with industry-accredited qualifications for a step towards their chosen careers. St-Eds supports these young people in making positive attributes to their lives and helping them to boost their confident to move on to new and exciting opportunities.
We are looking for Learning Support Assistant/1:1 Support Assistants to support our Post-16 students whilst training on their 6-month course. This could be in a multitude of departments including construction, hair and beauty or functional skills. Ideally, the candidate will have experience working with young people, especially in this environment. You will need to demonstrate an interest in supporting young people with a view to directing them positively.
BENEFITS
If you are interested in joining our proactive and diverse team email us on admin@st-eds.org.uk or phone us for the job description and more information.
It is the beginning of Small Charity Week (18th-23rd June).
Small Charity Week were set-up by the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) in 2010 to celebrate and raise the profile of the small charity sector. This week is organised with a series of activities to support and raise awareness of the hundreds and thousands of small charities that make a huge difference every day to vulnerable communities across the UK and the rest of the world.
The objectives of Small Charity Week are to:
· Celebrate the contribution that small charities make to communities throughout the UK and across the world
· Improve the knowledge, representation and sustainability of small charities
· Highlight the work of the small charity sector to the broadest possible audience
· Encourage public giving
· Work with the small charity sector to develop political engagement at a national and local level
This is a good opportunity to reach out and find some key corporate sponsors. If you would like to sponsor or even just support local charity and training provider, St Edmunds Society, please get in touch. There are always options for sponsorship!
Continue promoting and engaging with your local small charities, they are what keep the clogs turning!
Are you yet to hear our good news?
The Big Lottery Fund are funding us under their section ‘supplies and resources for the classroom’.
We are always looking to purchase new equipment and tools for the workshops to ensure the best teaching is available to our young people.
Keep checking back to understand what we have decided to do with this grant!
#BigLotteryFund #NationalLottery #Community
In the video above you will be able to understand one of our Post-16 students and his theory on life at St-Eds. Shane is strong, independent and enthusiastic about his work.
It is these young people that get left out when it comes to job opportunities. Therefore, educational organisations have to push for their young people to gain the work experience. St Edmunds Society provides work experience for all post-16 students to enable them to gain quality knowledge and address any issues in the industry area.
Thanks to Norwich for Jobs for taking the time and speaking to our CEO, Lorraine Bliss, MBE and Shane.
Now, let us get these young people ready for work!
#youngpeople #readyforwork #vocationaleducation #alternativeprovision #education #norwichforjobs
The day consisted of two timed races and one practice run. We didn’t have such high hopes from our practice run but with another member in tow we ended on 25 seconds for the go kart to begin up the hill from Market Square to the bottom next to Lloyds Bank. With the winners getting 21 seconds, we were not far off!
The day was made with some incredible music and food stalls and was a brilliant experience to speak with young people of Thetford, many of which we have as students.
We cannot wait to build an even better go kart next year with our students and come away winning the fastest kart!
Thanks to all involved in creating the event and well done to all winners!
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#community #alternativeprovision #practical #vocationaleducation #education
There are many different sections of engineering:
· Construction
· Aerospace
· Mechanics
· Physics
· Civil
Engineering is all around us. Engineers build our cars, houses, phones, roads, skyscrapers and so on. They are the reason for Earth’s success. As Roma Agrawal states:
“Engineering is an intrinsic and intimate part of our existence, shaping the spaces in which we reside. We cannot live without it”.
Many people ask the question ‘what is engineering?’. Watch the short video below to understand exactly how diverse the engineering industry really is.
A role model that St Edmunds Society has discovered for women wanting to get into the industry is Roma Agrawal. Roma is a Structural Engineer and STEM Promoter (she worked heavily on the Shard in London).
Roma is involved in structural engineering and has engineered skyscrapers. Take a look at the video from the BBC One Show on the wind effect of large, towering buildings.
Why not start off and train with us on mechanical engineering with motorcycles. It would be an excellent progression route if you are wanting a career in any of the above industries.
Get in contact with us now on 01603 622035 or Amanda.bowie@st-eds.org.uk
Delve into Roma and her life by clicking here.
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It is said that the average salary for a Bricklayer in the UK is £42,000 a year. The top UK Bricklayers are paid on the upside of £90,000 a year also – could you afford NOT to work in the construction industry?
Our City and Guilds Level 1 Construction Skills course can give you the skillset needed to become a Labourer in different fields. We currently have Tutors specialising in the following areas:
· Tiling
· Painting and Decorating
· Bricklaying
· Carpentry
· Plumbing
Over half of our Construction Tutors have already worked in the field as Labourers, many self-employed with their own businesses and often some that have worked with larger companies such as Taylor Wimpey. Receiving knowledge from our top Tutors with discussions for your progression routes. We also have key partners at St Edmunds Society with Tarmac, Taylor Wimpey, Travis Perkins, Persimmon Homes and many more. With these connections it is possible we are able to support you further into apprenticeships with these great partners.
If construction is not for you… read on.
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There are so many areas that you can work in if you have a catering and hospitality qualification or experience:
· Hotels
· Leisure centres
· Food service management
· Fundraising elements in charities
· Holiday centres
· Restaurants
By taking on a catering and hospitality qualification it can open all kinds of doors to opportunities for young people. There are always jobs in these fields of work whether you want to be a Chef or an Events Manager, you can earn up to £40,000 being in the hospitality sector and even more so if you are working with a large hotel or holiday company.
With our Level 1 City and Guilds Catering and Hospitality course we can teach you about the diversity of this industry and what it is like to work with food. We deliver a tailored curriculum which ensures you leave with the knowledge and qualifications that the industry requires. Students can gain skills from the below:
· Customer service
· Food service
· Basic food preparation
· Introduction to food commodities
· Basic food hygiene
We are aiming to have a charity banquet each year for students to register their skillset from their qualifications. This banquet was a huge success last year where we raised almost £500 for Children in Need and our Catering and Hospitality students were able to meet with our Trustees and create a wonderful menu for them to enjoy.
Catering and Hospitality still not for you… read on some more.
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Engineering plays a vital role in the UK’s wellbeing and provides quality employment on a large-scale. £486 billion was contributed to engineering in 2015 and jobs are on the 7% increase meaning there are more positions available in the engineering industry now. The industry is thriving with already over 1.7 million people employed in the UK alone.
There are plenty of jobs located in different departments of engineering such as:
· Aerospace and avionics
· Automotive
· Applications
· Building services
· Chemical
· Civil
· Construction along with many others
In our IMI Level 1 Transport Maintenance course we can offer learning in the below topics:
· Health and safety practices
· Knowledge of materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
· Motorcycle construction and routine maintenance
· Automotive foundation skills
· Motorcycle chassis systems
· Motorcycle engines
With our highly experienced Tutors from the automotive environment you will learn about employability and progression routes for when you finish your vocational qualification with us.
Is auto motives still not your thing?
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Have you ever had the dream to become your own boss as a Freelance Makeup Artist? Or perhaps you would like to go into the production industry with celebrities and support television shows such as MTV.
By having a Hair and Beauty industry-led qualification you can choose jobs such as:
· Hairdresser
· Hair stylist
· Make-up Artist
· Beauty Therapist
· Spa Therapist
In a range of setting such as:
· Mobile
· Salon
· Holiday makers (Centerparcs)
· Spa
· Residential Homes
· On set for films or television
Becoming any of the above means you can be as creative as imaginably possible and are able to experiment as long as you can find appropriate models.
St Edmunds Society offers a VTCT Level 1 Hair and Beauty course which has been designed to introduce a range of practical skills from across the industry whilst providing you the opportunity to develop your personal and social skills. The topics included are as follows:
· Health and safety in a salon
· Customer service
· Nail painting and hand care
· Make-up application
· Hair techniques
Demonstrated by Hair and Beauty Specialist Educators that also work as Freelance Artists you are able to attract knowledge and progression routes through conversation. Our Tutors have thorough knowledge on different departments of this industry and therefore can provide you with real and up to date techniques and styles.
Post-16 Hair and Beauty students will shortly be compliant to work on the public with their new found skills.
Students who do not have A-C GCSE’s will be required to complete Maths and English qualifications.
For more information or to register your interest please contact our Study Programme Officer Amanda on 01603 622035 or Amanda.bowie@st-eds.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to St-Eds.
What use are qualifications if a student has not seen first-hand the kind of work they will be progressing to and had discussions with valuable professionals in that workforce?
Here at St-Eds we offer Post-16 students taking our courses the chance at work experience with many local businesses. We have a database of enthusiastic, motivated young people who are looking for the opportunity to showcase their abilities.
We will need you to support our learners to:
· Build up their employability skills
· Develop their social skills
· Learn about your industry
· Be an additional member of your team
In return, you may identify a young person that you feel able to offer employment, a traineeship or an apprenticeship to. If this is not possible, our young people will appreciate the experience you are able to offer and a reference in order to help support them to move forward with their career.
You will be helping the workforce of tomorrow!
If you feel able to help, please contact Amanda Bowie on 01603 622035 who can offer you more details.