Premier Partnership is delivering a new funded training programme on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive. The programme was launched on March 1st and is to be know as the Do Your Bit Campaign.

The training is 75% funded by the HSE and has a strong “People Skills” element. The focus is on organisations with 20 to 400 employees in the following sectors Construction, Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Repair and those on the move including Transport, Logistics and Warehousing. There are 2 and 3-day courses available.

For detailed information please visit www.hse.gov.uk/doyourbit where you will find a booking form under the Premier Partnership logo or call 0845 345 0055 and ask to be put through to the Premier Partnership training team and speak directly to a trainer. You can e mail us at doyourbittrainingteam@premier-partnership.co.uk

Literature will be available from March 12th. Funded training tends to get booked up quickly so we suggest you take action as soon as possible.

Over the last 6 months Premier Partnership has won contracts from a range of new clients including the UK Border Agency, The Cabinet Office, The Ministry of Justice, Registers of Scotland, OFSTED, Office of Fair Trading, NHS Direct, and Buying Solutions.  In addition we have recruited 300 learners from both Public and Private Sector Organisations on to an accredited ILM Team Leadership Programme in our role as a Partner Provider with an ESF fund based at Guildford College. This builds on increasing levels of business from important existing clients such as the DVLA.

Managing Director Alan Woodcock said

“These and other contracts, which are pending require our business to have high levels of operational flexibility across the whole of the United Kingdom, delivering world-class service standards  throughout our product range”.  “We look forward to being of continued service to our clients throughout 2010″

For More Information contact

Terry Ryan Business Support Manager

terry.ryan@premier-partnership.co.uk

Tel: 01302 369700

Premier Partnership is an approved Institute of Learning and Management (ILM) centre and a partner provider in a European Social Fund through which the company can provide 100% funded training for ILM level 2 (Award and Certificate) for voluntary sector employees throughout Surrey and Hampshire.

Courses can include a “bespoke” element which reflects the needs of individual organisations. Delegates will acquire a recognised ILM qualification.

Courses can be delivered on a day release basis on clients premises. The minimum number of delegates is 6 the optimum number is 12 and the maximum is 12. Currently there are no restrictions on the number of delegates from a single organisation that can receive this fully funded training. However all training must be completed by November 2010.

For detailed course overviews and associated information please e mail fundedlearning@premier-partnership.co.uk or call 01302 369700

Recently the Organisational and Skills Development Team at Surrey County Council (SCC) asked us to identify a source of funding for the provision of a training programme for the County Councils Team Leaders and Managers.

The nine Institute of Learning and Management (ILM) modules include “Developing Yourself as a Team Leader”, “Team Motivation” “Business Improvement Techniques” and “Diversity in the Workplace” which are being delivered at both Award and Certificate level.

We secured European Social Fund (ESF) funding that enabled us to offer 100% funding which meant the programme could go ahead at no cost to the County Council.

We then worked with key members of the SCC Organisational and Development Team to provide marketing support for the Councils internal awarness campaign to recruit learners on to the programme.

To date SCC has asked for training to be provided for 71 learners and issued Premier Partnership with a detailed programme for delivery of the training covering the period from June 2009 to June 2010.

Karen Archer-Burton the Senior Organisational Development Adviser at Surrey County Council said “Premier Partnership were successful in becoming one of our preferred suppliers in 2007. Towards the end of 2008 we identified a need for a training programme for the County Councils Team Leaders. Premier Partnership are a partner provider in an ESF fund through which they have been able to provide fully funded, accredited, Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 2 training in Team Leading (both Award and Certificate). I emphasise that this has been done at no cost to the County Council and is a welcome initiative during a time when budgets have been severely restricted.”

“The delivery of the training started in June 2009 and is scheduled to complete in June 2010. To date we have found Premier Partnership very accommodating in ensuring that we get a programme in place which suits the organisation’s needs, and we have had a welcome response to the accredited training from our first line managers.”

For more information about Premier Partnerships Funded Learning please e mail fundedlearning@premier-partnership or call 01302 369700 and ask for Funded Learning

For more information about the programme from Surrecy County Council contact Sandie Hamilton Skills Development Manager at sandie.hamilton@surreycc.gov.uk

For More Information about Premier Partnership contact Terry Ryan at terry.ryan@premier-partnership.co.uk

The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has invited accredited ILM centre Premier Partnership to deliver level 2 qualifications which have been developed with COGENT – the sector skills council for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymers.

These new qualifications will be embedded within the COGENT Gold Standard national framework for competency and professional development for staff across this sector.

The qualification titles are:

·         ILM level 2 award in Personal Development

·         ILM level 2 award in Customer Awareness

·         ILM level 2 Award in Enterprise Awareness

·         ILM level 2 Certificate in Team Leading

Whilst these qualifications have been developed by the ILM in partnership with COGENT they are written generically and can alsos be delivered to elarners in all sectors

Premier Partnership recently secured European Social Fund (ESF) funding that enabled the organisation to offer 100% funding for Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) level 2 training to Surrey County Council. This has lead to a training programme which is currently being delivered. For more information about this click here Surrey County Council Information

Subject to a short approval process we are also able to provide training using  ESF funding throughout Surrey and Hampshire. This means 100% funding is available to local government and business’s alike.

ILM accredited training is for Team Leaders/co-ordinators/Managers working in formal teams or groups. The qualifications are equally suitable for members of self managed teams. These practical programmes can generate significant payback for the employer in terms of cost savings and quality improvements in the workplace.

Premier Partnership is an ILM approved centre which operates throughout the UK.

For more information about Premier Partnerships Funded Learning please e mail fundedlearning@premier-partnership or call 01302 369700 and ask for Funded Learning

For More Information about Premier Partnership visit www.premier-partnership.co.uk or contact Terry Ryan Business Support Manager at terry.ryan@premier-partnership.co.uk

Premier Partnership has secured European Social Fund (ESF) funding

that recently enabled us to offer 100% funding for Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) level 2 training to Surrey County Council. This has lead to a training programme which is currently being delivered. For more information about this click here Surrey County Council Information

Subject to a short approval process we are also able to provide training using  ESF funding throughout Hampshire. This means 100% funding is available to local government and business’s alike in Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Winchester and other major conurbations in the County.

ILM accredited training is for Team Leaders/co-ordinators/Managers working in formal teams or groups. The qualifications are equally suitable for members of self managed teams. These practical programmes can generate significant payback for the employer in terms of cost savings and quality improvements in the workplace.

Premier Partnership is an ILM approved centre which operates throughout the UK.

For more information about Premier Partnerships Funded Learning please e mail fundedlearning@premier-partnership or call 01302 369700 and ask for Funded Learning.

For More Information about Premier Partnership visit www.premier-partnership.co.uk or contact Terry Ryan Business Support Manager at terry.ryan@premier-partnership.co.uk

The new NEBOSH Health and Well-being at Work Course is suitable for General Managers, Supervisors, HR Managers, and Safety Professionals, who have responsibility for, or involvement in, the health and well-being of employees as part of their day-to day duties. The syllabus is based on recognised best practice in management of health in the workplace and includes:

• Managing absence and return to work 
• Recognising and dealing with substance abuse
• Preventing stress and dealing with mental ill health at work
• Disability discrimination and protecting health at work
• Assessing risks to health at work
• Working effectively with health professionals
• Workplace health promotion

The 30% discount applies to the first three courses only and is subject to availability. The first three courses are scheduled for August and September with an examination date of September 18^th. Full details including an overview of the syllabus can be found via the link below. Previously marketed at £695 per delegate (plus vat) the discount means that this course is now available at £486.

See the course details by clicking here

If the course dates are not suitable you can register for future courses by emailing terry.ryan@premier-partnership.co.uk please include a your job title a contact phone number and indicate which month and area you would like the course to be provided in. Sorry no discount will apply to courses which are not part of the launch phase

Dame Carol Blacks report “Working For A Healthier Tomorrow” (Crown Copyright) stated “Research specially commissioned for this review found considerable evidence that health and well-being programmes produced economic benefits across all sectors and all sizes of business: in other words, that good health is good business”.

You can view Dame Carols Review can be seen by clicking here

You can view the governments response to Dame Carol Blacks review can by clicking here

NEBOSH have announced the launch of a new qualification the National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-Being at Work and appointed Premier Partnership as a key provider to pilot the new course. 

The new qualification will benefit companies in all sectors who are seeking to improve the efficiency and morale of their workforce. The qualification equips managers to minimise absence, encourage people back to work where possible, and deal effectively with the health issues of their staff. It is suitable for General Managers, Supervisors, HR Managers, and Safety Professionals, who have responsibility for, or involvement in, the health and well-being of employees as part of their day-to-day duties.

Teresa Budworth, NEBOSH’s Chief Executive commented “Substantial cost savings can be achieved by companies who manage absence effectively and seek to promote the health and well-being of their workforce.”

The qualification covers subjects such as sickness absence management, return to work, the management of mental health and musculo-skeletal disorders and workplace health promotion.

We anticipate an examination taking place in Autumn 2009. This will be available to students through the centres piloting the qualification.

For further details regarding course dates, availability of places on the pilots and fees please contact Mick Clark on 01302 36970 or email him on mick.clarke@premier-partnership.co.uk

“Premier Partnership is a NEBOSH accredited centre and we are delighted to have been invited to participate in this important pilot project”  Said Mick Clarke H&S Account Manager

Registers of Scotland is the Government Department Executive Agency responsible for land and property registers in Scotland with offices and customer service centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow. On the first day of the new Office of Government Commerce Buying Solutions Learning & Development framework agreement they have awarded an important Health and Safety contract to Premier Partnership.

The Programme which starts at the end of April involves 80 staff operating in Registers of Scotlands Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. Premier were selected following a selection process using the Buying Solutions new Learning and Development and E Learning solutions framework.

“This is an important new client for the Health and Safety Department at Premier Partnership and we are very pleased to have been selected for this important work” Said Mick Clarke Health and Safety Account Manager at Premier

The DVLA has entrusted Premier Partnership with the design and delivery of Equality and Diversity Training for the entire orgnisation including the Executive Board. This training was designed by Premier Partnerships subject matter experts working in partnership with DVLA’s own specialists. The programme is currently being piloted and will be rolled out across the DVLA in May.

This brings the number of learning interventions agreed with the DVLA to 27. Please see the full list below. Cate Dixon Senior Training Consultant at Premier said “The DVLA is a large diverse and forward looking organisation with which we are delighed to have developed an excellent working relationship”

The Full List

Addressing and Improving Under Performance

Assertive Behaviour

Change in Your Mind

Conduct and Grievance Investigations

Correct Calls

Dealing effectively with Customers

Delegating Skills

Deputising Skills

Emergency Officer/Fire Warden Training

Employment Law for Managers

Handling Conflict

Handling Pressures at Work

Handling Pressures at Work

Managing Staff Performance

Motivation

Oral Communication

Organising Your Time

Organising Your Work

Practical Absence Management

Risk Assessment

Team Working and Beyond

Valuing Diversity

Working as an Effective Team Member

Working with Customers

Writing Skills for the Workplace

Your Role as a New Manager