TraInIng Hotel Training School proposals submitted


Chesham Estates has submit- ted its planning application for the development of a new Hotel Training School, which is to transform a site in the heart of Bournemouth. The development will


form part of Bournemouth Borough Council’s (BBC) Town Centre Vision and will feature a 200-bedroom prop- erty with leisure facilities and training space for students. International hotel oper-


ator InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) is in “detailed discussions” over the operation of the new hotel under its Holiday Inn brand. Scheduled to open its doors to the public by


IHG is thought to be in “detailed talks” over running the hotel element


hospitality training element of the resort’s Hotel Training School development. BBC cabinet member for major projects Ian


autumn 2013, both Bournemouth University and Bournemouth and Poole College have signed up to be responsible for providing the


Lancashire said: “Tis will safeguard excellence in our hospitality industry, protecting our rep- utation as a premier seaside destination.”


ECB in partnership with university


A new partnership between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) has been announced, which is designed to provide elite coaching courses. Te organisations – work-


ing with higher education development unit Nexus – have unveiled a validated programme of postgradu- ate-level study for coaches working at the highest level. Offering a combination of


work-based learning and aca- demic studies, the course will offer a route into the final year of a Masters degree, completed through a dissertation. Individuals who complete the programme


will receive both a Postgraduate Diploma in Personal and Professional Development and the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate Level 4 Award in Coaching Cricket.


Te programme of postgraduate-level study is designed for elite coaches Te ECB’s tutors will deliver the course, sup-


ported by UoG senior lecturer in sport and exercise psychology Dr Stewart Cotterill. ECB head of elite coach development


Gordon Lord said: “Tis represents a major step forward in the development of coaching as a profession.”


University of Leicester unveils museums scholarship


A scholarship to support doctoral study into digital heritage and collections management is to be launched by the University of Leicester (UoL) School of Museum Studies. Funded by the Collections Trust, the launch of the new programme comes as a partnership


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between the institution and the trust enters its second year in 2011-12. UoL’s School of Museum Studies is the sole


UK provider to have a formal arrangement with the trust and includes the provision of a specially-constructed curriculum.


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Mentoring scheme proves inspiring!


Dee SMITH is head of programmes at The Springboard Charity


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pringboard has been working with the Savoy Society Mentoring Scheme for three years, and fol- lowing assessment days in July at


the Westminster Bridge Park Plaza, London, 41 students have successfully been chosen to join the scheme as a 2011 Mentee. Launched in 2009, Te Savoy Society


Mentoring Scheme started with 15 men- tors and mentees, growing to 26 in 2010. It has seen rapid growth, which in turn has enabled hospitality professionals from the St Julian Scholars, HOSPA (formerly BAHA) and various sectors including FSM and restaurants to get involved. Mentors from such establishments as Te


Travellers Club, Boodle’s, Te Goring, Te Balmoral and Marriott have been attracted to the scheme. Each has pledged at least two years in which to provide invaluable guid- ance, influence and access to networks that could inspire talent to stay the course, com- plete their degrees and join the industry. The scheme, which will continue to


expand, is providing an imperishable leg- acy by changing the mindset of some of the mentees. Te 2009 cohort have finished their process this year, however many, if not all, continue to work with their mentor. Support from the mentors over the years


is priceless, according to recent graduates. Alumni evenings are a fantastic opportu- nity, not just to catch up with new friends and colleagues, but also to celebrate what can only be described as a highly innovative scheme that helps retain future talent. Te Springboard Charity was selected


to manage the programme on behalf of the Savoy Society. Career progression and development is a central focus of our work and scheme complements its aims and ethos well. Supporting the future of hos- pitality is key and seeing this scheme grow from strength to strength is inspiring. As 2012 approaches, we look forward to


welcoming and encouraging more univer- sities to get involved to reach a larger pool of hospitality management students.


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