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VX – the best sport you’ve never heard of!
From sixth form college to silver screen F
ormer Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College student turned Hollywood filmmaker, Tayyib Mahmood returned to his roots this week, visiting his
former stomping ground to promote the British Film Institute Academy. The programme, run in partnership with the Midland Arts Centre, gives young people the opportunity to make a short film under guidance from industry practitioners. Last week saw ex-
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mixed and inclusive sport that is also accessible to the disabled. It increases participation and gets non-sporty children involved. It’s
versatile, is suitable for all ages and abilities, and beginners can play at a fast pace in just ten minutes. It can be played as a team, singles or doubles, has had a massive impact in
schools across the UK and is spreading rapidly internationally. Sitting squarely in the National Curriculum, with discounts for education, it
ticks all your PE & Sport Premium boxes. VX emphasises honesty and integrity in sport. Schools use it in many ways, both in the curriculum and for after- school. It involves a massive amount of both aerobic and anaerobic fitness,– but the youngsters don’t realise how hard they are working. As Helen Mackenzie (Director of Sport for Ripon Schools) said: “VX – it’s got the lot!”
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student Tayyib Mahmood return to Joseph Chamberlain College to showcase the thriving British film industry and promote the programme taking place at MAC Birmingham. A British Film Institute Academy alumni and now
mentor, Tayyib now works at Pinewood studios as a Studio Unit Trainee on the front line of production with his repertoire spanning films including Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One- which was famously filmed in Birmingham - as well as brand new James Bond film, No Time To Die. The only OFSTED Grade 1 college in Birmingham and Solihull, Joseph
Chamberlain Sixth Form College has already received high praise for its arts, performance and media department and Tayyib’s story is testament to the college’s reputation of excellence. Tayyib’s passion for film was discovered whilst he attended the college.
uFor more information about Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College and what it offers, please visit their website at
www.jcc.ac.uk
The Education Resources Awards 2020 - An opportunity to attract new business
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elebrating the outstanding successes of educational manufacturers, suppliers & teaching professionals in the education sector
throughout the UK, The ERA Awards are recognised by schools, colleges and universities that seek to work with the best of the best in the education sector. Winning an award can be an important gateway for making new business contacts and finding new supply channels. The trust and credibility that comes with winning or being shortlisted for an award can be a key influencer in a new customer's decision to choose you. An award win or short listing can also be a highly effective 3rd party endorsement for your business, giving a seal of approval to your activities and an indicator of quality for potential customers. It can also help with relationships with suppliers and is a great way of differentiating your company from competitors. The high level publicity exposure that we offer all our finalists and winners, provides an important opportunity to be recognised for the great expertise and value that you bring to the education market, allowing companies to truly benchmark themselves and clearly stand out in a highly competitive marketplace. Sponsored by YPO, Rochester Bridge Trust and Maped-Helix, and supported by BESA, nasen the NAHT & Education Today , The ERAs will help promote your company and brands to the wider education market placing your business in front of many new and
existing customers, allowing you to demonstrate your total commitment to the education sector. Entering is simple to do - simply visit
www.educationresourcesawards.co.uk choose the category that best suits your business, then complete your submission keeping a close eye on the criteria requested and really demonstrate your business qualities. Once completed, please email your entry and products to
roisin@besa.org.uk or send by post to: ERA 2020 BESA, 20 Beaufort Court, Admirals Way, London E14 9XL.
uFor more information on how to enter please contact Chris Milton on 01622 474011
“The ERAs are the Gold Standard within the UK education suppliers’ sector. Don’t miss out on your chance to win the ultimate accolade” Patrick Hayes, Director BESA
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