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North Welsh science park helps launch careers of Bangor University students
The positions at the park form part of the Santander Universities
Employability scheme, which helps Bangor University students gain the qualifications and skills required to find full-time employment upon graduation while also providing a pipeline of skilled graduates to support growth to businesses in the region. Professor Paul Spencer pro vice-chancellor leading on employability,
company engagement and partnerships from Bangor University said: “It's exciting to see Bangor University students succeed and find professional positions in emerging industries and businesses on our doorstep here in North Wales. “M-SParc provides a strong stepping stone for students to make the leap
into their careers and focus in on what they enjoy and it is encouraging to see many of these students opt to stay and build on the foundations within the walls of M-SParc itself.” Managing director at M-SParc Pryderi ap Rhisiart said: “Around 70 per cent
A science park in north Wales is helping a record number of Bangor University students get their foot in the door and take the first steps in their careers. Anglesey’s Menai Science Park (M-SParc) by Bangor University has helped
more than 70 per cent of students interning with businesses at the site secure full-time employment within the centre and help kick-start their careers, with the average salary within M-SParc £5,000 higher than the Welsh average. The science park, the first of its type in Wales, offers space for
technological and science-based businesses of all sizes and provides students with a chance to make their mark in emerging industries and operations.
of students who intern with businesses at M-SParc eventually go on to secure a position with those companies, with more than 10 students in those positions at the moment, so offering students and businesses a location where they can further their studies and make those important first steps in their own careers is vital. M-SParc is here to diversify the region’s economy, and help businesses grow. It’s encouraging that so many internships become careers here in the Park, providing students with opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise get, and supporting companies with access to a qualified workforce right on their doorstep. The stories of Dafydd and Kimberley are just two examples of that synergy between M-SParc and Bangor University and we look forward to seeing the businesses they are involved with develop alongside us here at M-SParc.”
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Parents say college for children with complex mental health needs has ‘changed their lives for the better’
The behaviour and attitudes of staff teaching young people at the on-site college of a psychiatric hospital has been praised for being ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Government watchdog recently
took part in an unannounced inspection of St Andrew’s College which provides education in a secure setting and is located on the Billing Road mental health site in Northampton. There are currently 22 students aged
between 13 and 19 who attend the college full-time. They are also patients at St Andrew’s Healthcare hospital which means they all have complex mental health conditions. The inspection took place between
Tuesday, June 29 and Thursday, July 1, 2021. The report has just been issued and the college has been rated ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for behaviour and attitudes. Headteacher Cheryl Smith said: “To be awarded ‘Outstanding’ in
behaviour and attitudes, considering the type of service we are, is a huge achievement. It demonstrates how hard we work to support our learners, ensuring they feel safe and respected. The relationships between our staff and students is very strong and this compassion and support is key to our
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trauma informed approach. “This enables us to look at each learner as an individual, allowing them to
work at their own pace and on a programme of education that meets their own needs. We walk their recovery journey alongside them, supporting them to achieve as much as possible as they develop as a person. “I am extremely proud of our team and would like to thank each and every
member of staff for their hard work, commitment and passion for the job they do.” The Ofsted report said that parents of the young students were “positive”
about the education their children were receiving and that they believed the college had “changed their children’s lives for the better”. The inspectors also stated that students’ behaviour when in school is “exceptional” and they are “respectful, calm and enthusiastic to learn”. Chair of the co and CEO of St Andrew’s Healthcare Katie Fisher (pictured)
said: “Cheryl and her team have worked tirelessly to create a calm, caring environment within the college. Our highly-skilled and patient staff combine well-established and structured routines with positive reinforcement which has given our pupils the confidence and ability to focus on their education. “Our students’ personal development is also a high priority and I’m glad
that Ofsted identified this. We have a high attendance rate and if the pupils are not well enough, our teachers deliver lessons to them on the wards. I’m extremely proud of what has been achieved at our college and I’m so pleased that Cheryl and her staff have received the praise that they truly deserve.”
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