https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018 October 2018 en-us 2018-10-18 21:35:09 UTC 2023-07-17 16:40:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294623221 Thank you to all staff who have provided ideas and feedback to Charlotte for our new Traineeship project. We have made a great start and the delivery model and further updates will be rolled out in November. Our target for October was 1 start and we have met this already, with 2 more starts that we hope to enrol by the end of the month! Well done everyone!]]> 2018-10-18 21:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294623221 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294624386 We have made a great start to this project and already have new learners signed up in Hairdressing, Health and Social Care and Business Administration. We are working with the Jobcentre and local schools and have designed a range of new courses including our step into programmes and ESOL. We are on track to achieve our monthly targets and expect to beat this by the end of the month. Excellent work]]> 2018-10-18 21:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294624386 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294625764 Woodspeen are now live! 
We are pleased to have invested in our learner support platform CognAssist and would like to thank all staff for their hard work during the roll out process. There have been a few teething errors but CognAssist are working hard to help us over come these quickly. It was great to see that even on day one, we have five learners who have matched a further 21 learners who are in the process of completing the assessment and only 1 learner who has not matched . this is an amazing start.  Please can you all continue to support your learners in completing the assessment and where a need is identified encourage the learners to complete the strategies and record their feedback on the system. CognAssist is to help learners develop strategies that they can use now and in their future lives.
If you have any questions about the use of the system please feel to give Claire a call, or you can contact CognAssist on 03301243779 or email support@cognassist.com.

]]> 2018-10-18 21:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294625764 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294626527  You are all invited to our annual hair show on Monday 29th October 7pm at the Underground in Bradford.]]> 2018-10-18 21:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294626527 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294628735 Congratulations to Cameron Rowley who won our Learner of the Month award in October. Cameron was nominated due to his hard work and dedication to his charity work. His Tutor stated that he gives up evenings and weekends to support the ongoing ‘Man Van Project’, which involves travelling up and down the country in a 38ft American-style motorhome which has been converted into a mobile barbershop and health and wellbeing centre. His work involves providing free hair cuts and in return the participants take advice away about prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. This has been a joint venture with Piranha Hair studio, The Movember charity and The Rugby League Cares Foundation and we are very proud of Cameron who will receive £25 in vouchers, as well as his Learner of the month certificate.  Well done Cameron! Keep up the great work! ]]> 2018-10-18 22:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294628735 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294629003 Read more about this excellent project at: http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/news/general/man-van-gets-magnificent-reaction-rugby-league-fans/]]> 2018-10-18 22:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294629003 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294629320 We have finally closed our R14 upload and would like to thank you all for your hard work.

Our three top performing programmes (based on our P2 uploaded data) were:

Joint 1st place: IT Web and Telecommunications (100%) and Functional Maths (100%)

2nd place: Health and Social Care (90%)

Joint 3rd place: Management (75%) and Barbering (75%)

]]> 2018-10-18 22:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294629320 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294629789 Just a short note from Ivor]]> 2018-10-18 22:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294629789 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294630491
97% of our employers stated that they would consider offering similar training opportunities to other employees as a result of their employee’s training with Woodspeen.

95% of our employers would recommend Woodspeen Training to other organisations.

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98% of learners stated that they were ‘happy’ or ‘very happy’ with the training and overall service they received from Woodspeen

96% of learners stated that they ‘would recommend Woodspeen to others’

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94% of our staff members are now grade 2 or above.

Well done to all our staff for their hard work in curriculum and resource development. We are proud of the quality of our training and the support that we provide. Keep up the great work!]]> 2018-10-18 22:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294630659 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294631149
This month the management team will be exploring and self assessing the following:  

How good are we at recording evidence of 20% off the job training?

How effective is our tracking of attendance and how well do we monitor and deal with non attendance?

To what extent do our learners understand how to keep themselves and others safe from radicalisation and extremism?

]]> 2018-10-18 22:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294631149 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294631507 A new staff CPD programme will be rolled out in December 2018. 

We also have the opportunity to attend an external training course on 15th November 2018 ‘Effective Practice in Assessment and Tracking: An introduction’. This course will explore teaching, learning and assessment approaches in maths and English and will improve learner’s progress in 1-1 and group situations. Please contact Charlotte Ettenfield if you would like to attend.]]> 2018-10-18 22:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294631507 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294632041 At the request of staff members we have sourced an external trainer to come to the Huddersfield centre on Wednesday 7th November 2018 and deliver Dyslexia awareness training. We look forward to receiving your feedback after the training.]]> 2018-10-18 22:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294632041 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294632552 Woodspeen will be hosting a staff development day on Friday 14th December 2018. The details will be confirmed nearer the time so please save the date! 

The morning will be dedicated to Ofsted preparation and sharing of good practice. 

We will then have Christmas lunch and afterwards some staff are planning to head to Huddersfield town centre to party the night away. Don't forget your dancing shoes!]]> 2018-10-18 22:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294632552 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294632837 Well done to the following staff members who have completed their qualifications:

Jamie Shaw- Level 3 ICT

Damian Wales- Level 3 Business Administration

Grace Morgan Hudson- Level 2 Business Administration

Good luck to Damian and Grace who have also progressed onto advanced learning programmes.

]]> 2018-10-18 22:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294632837 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294633657 Happy Birthday to the following staff members who are due to celebrate being another year younger:

Tina Rudge 
Craig Willoughby
Hannah Grady

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This is a time when we highlight and celebrate the achievements of the black community and uncover hidden history about our communities.

]]> 2018-10-18 22:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294634512 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294634703 A two minute silence is observed at 11am on 11th day of the 11th month.
The Great War, or World War One, came to an end 100 years ago in 1918.  Today, this anniversary is used to remember everyone that has died while at war.  


Don't forget your poppy!

]]> 2018-10-18 22:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294634703 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294634907 This website presents the often untold stories of the generations of migrants who came to and shaped the British Isles. While it is primarily designed to support teachers and students studying migration to Britain, its aim is to be a useful resource for anyone interested in Britain’s migration history.]]> 2018-10-18 22:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294634907 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635106 Joint statement: the UK's human rights and equality bodies on Brexit ]]> 2018-10-18 22:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635106 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635296 Due to the enormous success of last years initiative where Woodspeen collected and handed over large parcels of food and toiletries to several food banks in Huddersfield and Halifax then we have decided that we will be doing this again. This year we plan to collect for food banks in Bradford and Wakefield. Empty parcel boxes will be placed in reception in Huddersfield where staff and learners can add their donations. Suggested donations could include: canned/ dried food, long life milk, biscuits, sweets, toiletries, tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, soap, nappies and baby and personal care products. Let’s make this year even more successful and help as many families across West Yorkshire, who are facing difficulties this Christmas.]]> 2018-10-18 22:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635296 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635496 Woodspeen are proud to support Children in Need again this year and therefore we will be holding a range of fundraising events on the week commencing 12-16th November 2018. These include a bun sale, name the teddy bear and a dress down event. Please send any additional fundraising ideas that you have to Damian Wales. Click below to find out more about the important work that CIN do.]]> 2018-10-18 22:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635496 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635858 November gives us the opportunity to promote the Movember campaign. The Movember Foundation is uniquely placed to address and support men’s health. On average men experience longer-term health problems than women and die on average six years earlier. Do your learners know that:
• Prostate cancer rates will double in the next 15 years
• Testicular cancer rates have already doubled in the last 50 years.
• Three quarter of people who commit suicide are men. This means that half a million men take their own life every year. That’s one every minute. 

]]> 2018-10-18 22:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294635858 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294637042 Don't take fine for an answer.

Every week 1 in 6 of us experiences mental health problems (Mental Health Foundation)

 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

If you are concerned about yourself or some body else then call the Safeguarding team on 07931719351]]> 2018-10-18 22:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294637042 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294639375 Short snappy video clip about thinking before posting online]]> 2018-10-18 23:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294639375 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294640074 Short video about making assumptions]]> 2018-10-18 23:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294640074 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294641868
Short video clip which could be used with adult learners to introduce the concept of radicalisation and grooming (to protect self, families and staff members)

]]> 2018-10-18 23:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294641868 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294644609 Thought provoking video clip about stereotypes, considering what others are going through and covering mental health awareness. ]]> 2018-10-18 23:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294644609 crawnsley https://padlet.com/crawnsley/WoodspeenBriefing_October2018/wish/294645150
What was Woodspeen’s overall and  timely 2017/2018 Apprenticeship success data?  

All staff members who submit a correct answer to Grace Hudson Morgan by 1st November 2018 will be entered into a prize draw.

One person will be picked at random to win £25 for a charity of their choice.

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