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In partnership, the POA and the Prison Service will be taking the initiative test the prison out to all establishments.
What is test the prison?
The scheme involves encouraging and facilitating the workforce to take a mini-skills assessment, this will then give not only an overview of the levels of numeracy and literacy within the workforce but will also identify individuals with a skills need. POA Learning will then offer quality information, advice and guidance and open up opportunities to access learning and develop themselves both professionally and personally.
How will it run?
· The date will be agreed at least a month in advance with the Prison Service, POA learning, governor and branch committee. If possible this should be on a training shut down day, or a mutually agreeable date where the majority of staff will be available.
· ULR’s branch committee and training departments to be briefed as to the process and what will happen.
· The event will be advertised across the establishment with flyers, intranet adverts, posters, staff meetings, branch meetings etc. ULR’s will be identified as key advisors if any staff have queries.
· On the day ULR’s and POA learning staff will host the event and look to engaging all staff in the initiative. A prize draw will be done and all who participate will be entered.
· The sessions will be confidential with a ULR, individual results will be kept private by POA learning. The prison service will be issued with anonymous copies of the results; this will provide them with an overview of the levels of literacy and numeracy in the service.
· POA learning will use the results and follow up potential learners to up skill staff.
· The event will then be evaluated and feedback given to all parties, an article will be written and published in both Gatelodge (POA magazine) and Prison Service News.
The dates of the upcoming events are below, for further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Laura Boyd
POA Learning
07825643620
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Bullwood Hall 24/09/2008
Hull 26/09/2008
Feltham 30/09/2008
Stoke Heath 02/10/2008
Littlehey 14/10/2008
Bullingdon 16/10/2008
The Verne 22/10/2008
Blundestone 29/10/2008
Long Lartin 12/11/2008
Ashwell 13/11/2008
Liverpool 20/11/2008
Ford 26/11/2008
Hindley 03/12/2008
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 September 2008 13:12 )
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EASTCHURCH LEARNING CENTRE
FIRST - MONTHLY NEWS LETTER
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I am so pleased to inform you all that I have now taken up my post as the Eastchurch Learning Centre Manager. I am very keen to make a success of the learning centre and I really hope the centre can offer you all something valuable.
The POA Learning came into existence in 2003. The main aims of the project are to provide access to life long learning opportunities for all Criminal Justice staff, supported by an active network of union learning reps. We will help improve literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills; ensuring staff and their families have access to quality learning opportunities.
I will be publishing a monthly newsletter in the last week of each month updating you all with the Learning Centre’s past months activities and the classes and courses on offer for each forthcoming month. I would like to stress that the centre is for all staff and your families.
Although we don’t have a dedicated learning centre yet the Governors and the CEO are very supportive and are working hard to find us accommodation. Meanwhile we have been offered various locations.
SEPTEMBER:-
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MASSAGE TASTER SESSIONS
VISITS Hall Standford Hill
(the hall is closed to prison visitors on a Friday)
Fridays 10:00 hours – 16:00 hours
Each Friday for the month of September Massage Taster Sessions to include:-
· Back and shoulder massage
· Indian Head massage
· Reflexology
· Heel to Toe Foot massage – exfoliate and polish rough, cracked heels and calluses – rejuvenate tired, aching feet, condition and hydrate skin.
Each of the above sessions are for 15 minutes and will cost £5.00 per session.
To guarantee a session it is advisable to make an appointment by phoning or emailing me on:-
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. Phone 079107 47051 . This is for staff and family members.
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BASIC DRAWING CLASS
VISITORS HALL
Standford Hill
Wednesday evenings 18:00 – 20:00 hours
Each Wednesday evening for the month of September this class will be limited to 8 per class if you would like to join this and would prefer a different time or day then we could run two classes. This is open to staff and their families.
A local artist will tutor this weekly two hour class in basic drawing. You will be provided with a set of art pencils, shaders, blenders and good quality drawing paper for the four week class and a selection of mounts for your finished masterpiece.
Tea coffee and soft drinks will be provided and we may even throw in some biscuits!!!
Each two hour class will cost £10.00
Please email me on
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or phone 07910747051 to book your place on this course
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Monthly Book Reading Club
VISITORS HALL
Standford HIll
Third Friday of Each Month 12:00 - 13:00
A maximum of 4 volunteers each month to read the selected books for the month and write a short review for the monthly news letter. These books will then be kept in the learning centre for all staff to loan.
If you would like to volunteer to read this months selected books please contact me
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or phone 07910747051
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I.T COURSE
Day and time to be arranged but I am looking to start this in September
As an evening class suggested time 18:00 hours – 20:00 hours
Learning Pod Standford Hill
A Tutor from Lewisham college will run a ten week I.T course, for staff.
Due to the learning pod being within Standford Hill grounds family member will be able to attend this course as long as they are accompanied by a prison staff employee.
Access to the learning pod during the evening would be more consistent due to the learning pod being used by the gym during the day but if anyone would like to attend a day class please let me know and I will try and arrange this.
I am limiting the class size to 10 per class and I am anticipating high interest so I would advise registering your interest ASAP.
Please contact me if you are interested in this FREE course:-
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- phone 07910747051
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INTERNET PROTECTION ADVICE
VISITORS HALL
EVENING TO BE BOOKED IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST
This is a one hour talk and advice for parents for all staff and their families by Kent Police.
If this is of interest to you please contact me
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phone 07910747051
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I hope there is something that will interest you for the forthcoming month of September. There will be a variety of different classes for October so look out for my next newsletter.
Please contact me with any classes you would like in the future, and I will try and facilitate.
Teresa Clifford Eastchurch Learning Centre Manager
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 September 2008 20:28 )
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POA Learning have organised two residential Union Learning Representatives courses as outlined below. If you are interested in attending please choose the course nearest to you, complete the attachment below and return to, Lee Shipley, POA Learning, Union Learning Zone, Maghull Site, Parkbourne, Merseyside L31 1HW, or return by email to
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Stirling House, Stradishall, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9YG – 5 Day Residential Course 20th -24th October
Prison Service College, Newbold Revel, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0TH - 5 Day residential Course 8th – 12th December
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 August 2008 14:09 )
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4th and 5th November, Forest Pines Golf and Country Club Hotel, North Lincolnshire.
This two day conference entitled Unlocking Potential will include interactive workshops, activities, speakers and case studies, you will also be invited to the formal dinner on the evening of the 4th with entertainment.
The conference is free to POA members, there will be a £50 charge for non POA members.
Speakers and workshops to be confirmed, further information will be available in forthcoming additions of Gatelodge and this website.
Accommodation will be on a first come, first served basis. Please note that Travel and Subsistence will not be covered by the POA to attend this conference.
If you would like to attend please click here and complete the registration form.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 05 July 2008 06:18 )
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The following are a list of proposed courses and clubs that could be offered through the learning centre. We need to have an idea about the level of interest there is for these to run.
- Gym Instructors / Circuit Trainer course
- Digital Photography Club
- Book Club
- Language, including Sign Language, courses.
If you would like to take part in any of the following, or would like more information on them, please contact Pat or Dave through one of the following ways:
Phone
(01603) 763740 or
(01603) 708600 Ext. 8771
email
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or call in and talk to us.
Remember, we are here to work for you. If there is any learning you are interested in then come and talk to us first.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 13:45 )
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As of the 24th September 2007 the Stu Fisher Learning Centre will be operating under new opening times.
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08:00-20:00 |
| Tuesday |
08:00-16:00 |
| Wednesday |
08:00-20:00 |
| Thursday |
08:00-16:00 |
| Friday |
08:00-15:00 |
Tutor support is available at all times and the centre offers a free, professional and confidential Information, Advice and Guidance service.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 July 2008 08:34 )
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 It was a very busy week on the Isle of Sheppey prisons in Adult Learners week 19-23rd May, when alongside Test the Prison being carried out, consecutive events to promote Adult Learning were held in the three prisons.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 May 2008 15:45 )
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 In October/November 2005 Haverigg Key Learning Centre moved into a different part of the building that it occupied. It was decided that a re-launch of the centre would be held to promote the 'new centre'. This was held on Monday 5th June 2006.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 June 2008 09:19 )
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Wednesday, January 18th 2006 arrived with rain, grey skies and gusts of wind but when HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal arrived by helicopter at the gates of HMP High Down, the staff felt that the sun was shining at last.
The Princess Royal had come to officially open the High Down Union Learning Centre. This centre is a union led initiative to help to refresh the skills or to up-skill staff in the workplace. High Down Union Learning Centre is the eighth centre to open for prison workers and their families in England and Wales. Andy Rowett is the Project manager.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 08:32 )
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