AOK Learning

aoklearning runs a varied programme of CPD training courses for teachers and delivers professional consultancy services to the education community. aoklearning offers teachers and the teaching profession relevant and perceptive courses to support Continuing Professional Development. Courses in CPD for teachers are presented by acknowledged subject specialists and learning professionals. aoklearning works collaboratively with organisations within the education community providing consultancy on key areas of learning and teaching: assessment techniques, pedagogical styles, curriculum design and eLearning. Internationally, as participants in EU funded programmes, aoklearning consultants are actively engaged in forward looking education projects and initiatives.

Do It Kits

Do It Kits make it easy and fun to teach with new technologies in a hands on way. We believe in learning through making, doing and playing. Do It Kits are classroom kits that make it easy and fun to teach with new technologies. Each kit is a “make”: a hands-on activity that builds skills and allows the student to understand and engage with the curriculum in a deeper way. Do It Kits come with over three hours of lesson plans, worksheets and teacher guidance with up-to-date curriculum links. Do It Kits recently launched with three products: Time to React, Science of Music Guitar and Science of Music Synth.

Entrepreneurs in Action (EiA)

Entrepreneurs in Action, is a company which offers strategic consultancy and delivery of entrepreneurial training programmes across education and leading businesses. EiA has advised executives from the world of business including Waitrose, Aon, TfL, Serco, Virgin Atlantic, the Olympic Delivery Authority, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Croydon and Tameside Councils on innovative talent engagement strategies and entrepreneurial programmes. EiA have also consulted and delivered programmes for the DFES and SSAT on 14-19 and enterprise strategies. EiA works with Independent schools such as Sevenoaks, Hampton School, Surbiton High School, Whitgift, Trinity, Reading Blue Coats, GDST group to deliver high quality EiA programmes. Our mission: Our mission is to inspire young people of all backgrounds and abilities to follow their passions and open their minds to the opportunities available within themselves. Our Results: We have achieved excellent feedback from the participants and clients: • 95% of the participants now have an increased understanding of business enterprise. • 97.7% of the participants had improved their confidence. • 98.4% of the participants found the programmes interesting and would recommend it to others. • The clients are happy with the contents of the programmes and are willing to participate every year. Classroom to Boardroom details – http://goo.gl/IvOjJI Entrepreneurs in You details – http://goo.gl/eAxD1T Personal Brand in You details – http://goo.gl/m7w5fT Alternative Work Experience - http://goo.gl/Rdl8no EiA links: Website - http://www.theeia.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursInAction/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Twitter - https://twitter.com/eia_online Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/entrepreneurinaction

A Grade Tutoring Ltd

By providing effective tutoring at an affordable price, we strive to open private tuition to a larger audience and give a fairer playing ground. With group sessions starting at £6 p/h and one-to-one tutoring at £15 p/h, your child will be ensured equal opportunity in our increasingly competitive world. In accordance, we use student tutors as they provide up-to-date specification knowledge, teamed with an enhanced ability to engage with young tutees and gain a mutual respect. Our tutors have experienced the process recently, and can identify ways to unlock marks and structure for the exam from their proven success.

Buckinghamshire Skills Hub

Bucks Skills Hub inspires and prepares young people for the fast-changing world of work. Based at Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership, we connect employers and educators and make sure young people gain the right skills for our local growth sectors. Bucks Skills Hub is part of the national Careers and Enterprise Company network which creates high-impact careers opportunities for young people through meaningful enterprise encounters. The network is made up of trained Enterprise Coordinators who: • work with clusters of schools and colleges to build careers plans • make connections to local and national employers Each school and college is supported by an Enterprise Adviser, a senior business volunteer, who: • helps unlock relationships with other local employers • provides the head teacher or careers team with strategic counsel to develop an effective careers strategy GET CONNECTED Visit our online hub https://oppsinbucks.org/ which connects employers and educators. Employers register their willingness to get involved and state what they have to offer (such as resources, workplace visits and mentoring). Educators can then take up these offers, or post specific requests for support. Our website https://wannabebucks.org/about-us/ connects young people with local businesses through work experience, apprenticeship and employment opportunities. JOIN THE NETWORK Whether you’re a school, college or business that wants to join, or a senior business volunteer, getting involved is quick and easy. Contact us to: • sign up your school • get your business involved • become an Enterprise Adviser CONTACT US • call 01494 569063 • email marina.jackson@btvlep.co.uk • follow us on Twitter @BucksSkillsHub