8 OPTIONS JANUARY/APRIL 2012 Taken from www.ofsted.gov.uk


Documents published for new school


inspection arrangements in January Released 16 Dec 2011


THE three main documents for Ofsted’s new arrangements for school inspection, due to commence in January 2012, have been published today.


Available on the Ofsted website, they include the inspection framework, the evaluation schedule and guidance on how inspections should be conducted.


Also available, to assist schools in preparing for inspection, are a series of short videos,


PowerPoint presentations and detailed ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQs). These are all designed to ensure that details of the new arrangements are clearly explained.


For more information log onto www.ofsted.gov.uk/


HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT A CAREER IN EARLY YEARS?


THE Early Years Sector is a rewarding and vitally important sector which needs high quality staff at all levels.


There are many exciting career options available, whether you are looking to work full-time, part-time or on a voluntary basis, with plenty of opportunities for training and progression.


If you have enthusiasm and enjoy


working with young children and want to play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development, this could be the career for you.


For information on jobs, qualifications and training routes visit www.devonjobs.gov.uk – email: natalie.elston@devon.gov.uk or phone 01392 385398.


ENROL NOW for JANUARY CLASSES!


UPDATE brochures are now available for courses starting in January in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. We have a large


range of classes on offer: computers to calligraphy; foreign languages to leisure classes; art & design including animal painting; yoga and keep fit to our new certificate in volunteering; creative writing to digital photography; and many more exciting options across Torbay.


To enrol or to find out more please contact:


Brixham ACL – 01803 853302


Paignton ACL – 01803 540770


Torquay ACL – 01803 317118 We also run classes


which offer additional support for Skills for Life (English and maths) and for students with disabilities &/or learning difficulties.


Many of our classes are purely


New year, new career?


Ever thought about a career in Early Years?


for information on:


jobs qualifications Training routes


Visit www.devonjobs.gov.uk


email natalie.elston@devon.gov.uk or phone 01392 385398


recreational; many lead to qualifications and progress to higher level courses, including study at HE level through South Devon College.


Today is the day to enrol on an Adult & Community Learning [ACL] course in Torbay


On offer across Torbay are 300 courses which range from:


● Italian cookery, art & design


● General interest courses


● Foreign language courses


● Sport, fitness ● Yoga, keep fit ● Computing ● Digital imaging . . . ● and many more


The popular Certificate in


Volunteering course, through our Paignton Centre, is running from January this year. This and many other new courses are to be found across our ACL centres including Archaeology, French, Now Read On, Sugar Flowers, Learn to Draw, Yogalates, Folk Dancing, Guitar, Aqua Babies and many more, as well as a range of basic computing courses at discounted prices!


To browse through our update brochures please contact the following ACL centres:


Brixham 01803 853302 Paignton 01803 540770 Torquay 01803 317118 Happy Learning in 2012 and beyond!


DIGITAL - FOR THE BEST SOUND EVER!


‘EVERYTHING’S digital!’ At least, that’s what we seem to hear these days, and a good thing too.


Digital Keyboards and Pianos give the best sound ever, with amazing flexibility. You can sound like Status Quo or any other band you care to mention, all on your own at the touch of a button.


With digital recording you can build up a


whole symphony on your own or play a piano concerto with the orchestra.


Things have certainly moved on apace over the last 15 years or so and prices are cheaper now than then; while quality and performance have dramatically improved beyond recognition, there’s never been a better time to buy a keyboard.


Music Unlimited is an independently owned business specialising in keyboards, pianos and organs.


The proprietor, Wensleigh Palmer, has more than 41 years experience in the trade, as well as being a professional keyboard musician.


So, for friendly,


professional advice on the right instrument for you, call Music Unlimited, 01392 251846.


4 STATION CRESCENT, QUEEN STREET, EXETER 01392 251846 FOR THE BEST


OF YAMAHA IN THE SOUTH WEST


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