Join the Royal Armouries’ Fight for Literacy
Reading and writing are at the heart of our ability to communicate and make sense of the world. Lacking vital literacy skills holds a person back at every stage of their life. As a child they will struggle at school, as a young adult they will be locked out of the job market, and as…
Read MoreChair of Governors and 3 governor vacancies
A Northern Education Trust academy, Academy Council would welcome, in their succession planning, a new Chair of governors and 3 new governors to take them on this next journey. The academy is Ofsted Good and the academy is striving to improve further. The academy is supported with good LA clerking, with HR and Finance support…
Read MoreAn opportunity for industry to help a school
We have a mock interview day on Tuesday 14th January for our year 13 students at Abbey Grange C of E Academy Leeds LS16. We greatly appreciate it if local employers can spare staff to take part in this opportunity to help and influence young people as they prepare for adult life. Some will be going to…
Read MoreSponsors needed to help inspire a love of reading in children who are looked-after
Some looked after children don’t receive post or own their own books. Leeds City Council works with BookTrust to deliver bespoke parcels of books, maths games and stationary to some of these children in Leeds. We are looking for people or businesses to sponsor a child’s year of reading by contributing £141.50 to this amazing…
Read MoreSupport local children with their reading
As part of Leeds Year of Reading, Leeds City Council and TutorMate are collaborating to provide businesses with a fantastic opportunity to give direct support to local children who need help with their reading. Employees can volunteer for just 30 minutes per week over an academic year, from the comfort of their own office by…
Read MoreThe Arts Society Leeds central free lecture
The Arts Society is a leading arts education charity. We have a global network of Societies which connects people to the arts and each other. Our members enjoy monthly lectures on all aspects of the arts given by accredited lecturers who love to share their specialist knowledge. Members of The Arts Society have the opportunity…
Read MoreUniversity invites businesses to get involved with undergraduate placements
Summer Experience is a placement scheme that offers you the opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic undergraduate student for a six week project based placement between the end of May and September 2019 in a cost effective way. The students receive a salary of £300 per week, processed and administered by the University and this year…
Read MoreShape the skills of the future by engaging with your local schools
Have you ever felt that today’s school leavers should be better prepared for the world of work? Or ever struggled to recruit your future workforce? Here’s your opportunity to be part of the solution. NYBEP work with schools across North Yorkshire and Bradford through their Successful Futures programme. Their mission is to prepare young people…
Read MoreInspire the next generation of workers
Support Career Ready and make a real difference to the lives of young people whilst also showcasing your company to a pipeline of talented young recruits by: – becoming a mentor- play a crucial part in a student’s journey from education to work – joining a Local Advisory Board- link schools and colleges with buisness…
Read MoreDo you want to improve outcomes for children in the local community?
Do you want to improve outcomes for children in the local community and have input into how young people gain business skills at school? Are you looking for a way to boost your reputation within our local area? Would you like your staff like to develop board-level/senior leadership skills without impacting business hours? Join Governors…
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