News
Index
- New Videos
- New Train To Gain Contracts
- Marymead Restart Programme
- Colchester News
- Luton EYS project visits Bassingbourne barracks army open day
- IAG Matrix Accreditation
- Nathan Shawcroft
- Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Accreditation
- Manchester Eys Learners
- Park Place, Stevenage
- Stevenage staff battle it out with the Marymead massive restart programme.
- Feb 14th 2008
- Bournemouth News
- Teenager is runner-up in Young Citizen of the Year awards
- Afghan mission
- Feb 2008
- Jan 2008
New Videos
New Train To Gain Contracts
EYS has successfully tendered for 2 new Train to Gain contracts in the North West & South West LSC regions and builds on EYS's current Train to Gain contracts in the Eastern and East Midlands regions.
This success will enable EYS to build on its current contracts to become on of the largest providers of Train to Gain in England (over £3 million of contracts) in the following sectors,
- Auto Sector
- Hospitality
- Customer Services
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Health & Social Care
- Wholesale
- Logistics
- Retail
- Business Admin
- Construction
EYS is also progressing into new sectors such as Food Manufacturing and Road Passenger Transport (Taxi) and is currently working with some large employers in these sectors.
Chris Taylor EYS Development Director is delighted at EYS's success and said, "the real challenge lies ahead for EYS Workforce Development Team in 08/09 to implement and make a success these new contracts, which will be hard work but will mean EYS expanding the services its offers employers and its Workforce Development Division team".
Marymead Restart Programme
Congratulations to the Marymead restart programme who end a successful academic year. The certificates were presented by the centre manager Paul Lavery and the learners were very proud to receive them.
After the awards the learners went on to celebrate at the Letchworth indoor carting track and then onto the Aroma restaurant for a slap up Chinese meal.
Well done to all!
Colchester News
We have just hosted our 6th student Police Constable on a 3 day community placement at EYS Colchester. During her time with us the student officer, Louise Wallace, worked in the entire tutor groups and took part in delivering sessions. She also went on to external activities and played rounders against the l earners in a local park. She left having gained a lot from the experience and said "The young people that go here (EYS) have helped me understand how people can change their lives with the right organisation helping them as well as a little determination. "A great experience"
Colchester has also booked 19 learners to do the CSCS Card test on 08-07-08. The tests will be carried out on the mobile testing bus which is visiting our premises.
Colchester have also commenced a 6 week decorating course in collaboration with another organisation who work with young people in Essex called Teen Talk. The course is a great success so far and will continue to run every few months for the rest of the year-hopefully! There is also the possibility of expanding the courses to add basic furniture repair and renovation to the menu.
We will pair this up with learners getting their CSCS card to assist them into employment in construction related trades.
Colchester have also started their successful second round of decorating, this course has now began a weekly activity in a local village where EYS have been clearing away and making good of the large garden that had been unused for many years. The EYS learners are clearing it up and making it look good again, in return they have been given approx 50ft of garden to turn into allotments. They intend to be growing vegetables before September and then they will harvest them so learners can use them for sessions relating to Healthy Eating. Excess vegetables will be given to local pensioners.
Luton EYS project visits Bassingbourne barracks army open day
6000 young people from all over the country attended this amazing day out, they got to have a taster of what army life is about and insight to the 112 trades on offer ranging from all styles of construction through to engineering, chefs, electricians as well as weapons, bomb disposal, pilots, etc.
IAG Matrix Accreditation
EYS Workforce Development (Train 2 Gain) obtained full IAG Matrix accreditation today 18th June 2008.
After 3 days of Matrix assessment EYS is pleased to announce that its Workforce Development Division for the East & East Midlands LSC regions has gained full accreditation to deliver IAG services for its Train 2 Gain programmes.
The Matrix Assessor interviewed EYS Train 2 Gain Learners at employers across in the Eastern & East Midlands regions, Company Managers, Assessors, Tutors, EYS Senior Teams, Directors and our Admin & Data Teams. The Matrix Assessor commented during feedback that EYS Train 2 Gain team had excellent employer integration, employer transparency and flexibility in delivery of our programmes. IAG Matrix will be producing a full report in the next 2 weeks.
Chris Taylor EYS Development Director commented “I am very proud of the Workforce Development Team, especially Sam Turnbull and Kim Rushant, in obtaining fully accreditation as this recognition of the hard work in developing EYS's Train 2 Gain programmes and IAG delivery across the whole company”
Nathan Shawcroft
Nathan Shawcroft was an E2E learner in Lowestoft from January 2007, he also became the Administrator in November of the same year. He became a Millennium Volunteer in 2004, and began to work with a local youth club called Kessingland Village Hangout. In that time Nathan became heavily involved with planning and carrying out open days, organising sporting activities and a healthy eating project. He also became a positive role model to other teenagers using his experiences to help others as he took on an increasing number of responsibilities. He did all of this while battling serious personal issues such as homelessness as well as behavioural and social problems. During this time he also took up a full-time position with E.Y.S.
At the 'Young Suffolk Volunteer of the Year Awards' held in Ipswich on the 19th March 2007, Nathan won two prestigious awards. Firstly he won the 'Young Suffolk Volunteer of the Year' awards. The nominators felt he deserved the award because;
"By getting involved in volunteering Nathan has take control of his personal situation to overcome many of the difficulties he has had to face including homelessness, behaviour issues and personal problems turning very negative experiences into positives. He has clearly shown what can be achieved through determination and persistence."
Secondly he won the 'Volunteer of the Year' award as voted for by those who attended the event.
Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Accreditation
EYS Workforce Development gained accreditation from the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) to deliver NVQ's and other training to the Motor Industry in May 2008.
This means EYS can now start delivering Training in the Motor Sector across the UK through Train to Gain. EYS will use this accreditation in the first instance to deliver NVQ's, basic skills and other bespoke skills to Formula One Autocentres at their 50+ depots through out the UK.
Dave Newman, EYS's National Manager of Training for the Autosector was delighted at EYS's success at becoming an approved centre for the IMI and is looking forward to delivering quality training to Learners in this sector through Train 2 Gain. EYS will be rolling out our programmes over the next couple of months and is looking for experienced NVQ Assessors. EYS will be bidding to also deliver Apprenticeships in this sector
Dave Newman can be contacted on 01438 745566
Manchester Eys Learners
The British Army has been running week long residential courses, for 14 to 18 year olds, for a number of years. They take groups ranging from 5 to 25 to stay on a working army barracks for a period of five days.
The course itself is designed to give those young people interested in a career in the army an opportunity to experience army life. During the course the Manchester learners took part in a number of activities which included:
- Assault Course
- Overnight Exercises
- Archery
- Paintball
- Signaling
- Field exercises
- Climbing Wall
- Physical training
- Mile and a half run
- Team building exercises
Watch DVD (75mb / X-Vid AVI Format)
Park Place, Stevenage
Well done to
Stephen Hart who passed his Full Practical Driving Test on April 1st 2008.
Emily Ashworth Brown, Stefan Ambrows, Laura Philpott, Avril Breckinridge and Kim Geraghty have all been accepted into college.
Adam Exton and Michelle Crowhurst who have progressed into full time employment.
Fayne Pearce who has progressed into a full time job at Lister Hospital.
Stevenage staff battle it out with the Marymead massive restart programme.
Location: Fitness first and the Gosling sports centre.
EYS staff had great technique both in the gym and on the badminton court however a big up! to the learners whose endurance and stamina on the punch bag and pads far exceeded the staff.
Staff, you were good but you need to get in shape and fast!
Learners, you were something else, alot fitter both physically and mentally! So don't get complacent and look at the staffs techniques and learn! Now apply this method in the classroom!
Feb 14th 2008
Eys football tournament
Venue: Stopsley Recreation Centre, Luton
Date:14 th February 08
Teams
- Luton A
- Luton B
- Wellingborough
- Northampton
- Colchester
- Peterborough
- West London
- East London
- High Wycombe
- YOT
- Ridgemond
This 5 a side tournament was held on an indoor pitch in Luton, Beds and was organised and run by Jay Thomas. Eleven teams entered the competition and competed against one another in this exciting knockout tournament. The teams had to play ten minute games in order to progress towards the final.
Most of the games were a close call and all the teams performed extremely well. Colchester made it through to the semi-final and played the YOT team and in the other semi-final East London met Luton A.
Semi Results
- Colchester 3 - YOT 1
- E London 2 - Luton A 0
Final
Colchester 2 East London 5
East London, were presented with a winners trophy and medals Colchester, were presented with runners up trophy and medals.
Bournemouth News
Well done to Jules and her team in Bournemouth. EYS have now been voted the best E2E provider in Dorset. This contract year alone Bournemouth have had 23 learners pass Literacy and Numeracy exams and 28 learners have passed their ASDAN level up awards.
Also we look forward to the opening of the electronic workshops in Blandford.
Teenager is runner-up in Young Citizen of the Year awards
AN 18-year-old Carnforth teenager who became a police cadet after helping to bring a
robber who attacked her to justice, has been named as one of the county's top young citizens.
Amanda Dean an ex EYS learner, described as "a true ambassador and mentor to young people",
was one of two runners-up in the BAE Systems High Sheriff of Lancashire's Young Citizen of the Year Award.
A number of other youngsters from our district also received Highly Commended and Commended status in the annual awards.
PC Kath Bromilow nominated Amanda for her outstanding contribution to the Northern Division's Police Cadet Scheme.
"In early 2006 Amanda was a victim of a robbery and although she recognised her attacker she feared for her safety and wouldn't give details to the police," explained Kath.
"Her confidence suffered as a result and she withdrew from the outside world. A few months later her attacker was arrested for similar incidents, and given personal support and guidance Amanda made a statement to the police and he was consequently sentenced.
"With her growing confidence Amanda became a Police Cadet and has been an invaluable member of the team becoming involved most weekends in voluntary crime prevention work.
"Amanda has been an inspiration to all the other cadets and they are all proud of her achievements."
Afghan mission
A soldier from Heysham will be serving Queen and country in Afghanistan when he
starts a six month tour there on March 18.
Nineteen-year-old Michael Corner an ex EYS learner from Kingsway will be serving in the war-torn country with 13 Air Assault of the Royal Logistics Corp, the first overseas duty he has undertaken.
Michael will be missed by his mother Denise, younger brother Richard, 14, and disabled sister Toni Lee, aged 22.
However, he will keep in touch with his family and girlfriend Emma Bond via email, letter and telephone.
Michael, a former pupil of Heysham High School, is the first member of his family to join the armed forces and had never even mentioned the subject until fairly recently.
His mum Denise said: "We will miss him but it's what he's trained for."
His friends and family are all so proud of him and he's the only one in the family who's done this.
"I can't even think about it now because it's getting closer and it's very worrying."
I just want to make sure he comes back in one piece.
Feb 2008
EYS is pleased to announce that 5 of its 14-16 year old projects across England have been successful in obtaining 'Independent School' status with the Department of Education and Ofsted.
Chris Taylor Development Director congratulated all 'Restart' national managers (Kelly Brooke, Jason Brooke and Stella Longwood) for the hard work they put into achieving 'Independent School Status'
Jan 2008
EYS starts to deliver 'Skills for Jobs' a new programme for the LSC in the Eastern and South West Regions for unemployed adults to learn skills and access jobs and hopefully move on to Train 2 Gain programmes with employers.
EYS intends to roll this programme out nationally. For more information please contact our national Skills for Jobs Manager Sam Lucas on 01438 745566 or email s.lucas@eys.org.uk.
If you have any news for EYS please contact Chris Taylor on 01438 745566 or email c.taylor@eys.org.uk
