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John Dunford Consulting

john dunford consulting

Tur Langton

Sir John Dunford During his 50-year career in education, John Dunford has held a wide range of roles. These were outlined in the introduction to his book, ‘The School Leadership Journey’, published in November 2016 by John Catt. http://www.johncattbookshop.com/the-school-leadership-journey John was general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (formerly the Secondary Heads Association) from 1998 to 2010. Prior to that, he was a member of the leadership team of three secondary schools in the north-east of England from 1974 to 1998, including 16 years as head of Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, an 11-18 school with 1500 pupils. John was a member of the Councils of Durham and Nottingham Universities for 11 and 6 years respectively and was a member of the Local Government Association’s Commission on the Organisation of the School Year. He was chair of Whole Education from 2010 to 2019, the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors from 2011 to 2014 and of the charity Step Together Volunteering from 2010 to 2018. He served on the board of trustees of Teach First and the advisory board of Future Leaders from the inception of those organisations and was a member of the governing council of the National College for School Leadership. John was the government’s National Pupil Premium Champion from 2013 to 2015, an independent role in which he worked with schools, trusts, teaching schools and local authorities on the effective use of the pupil premium to raise the educational achievement of disadvantaged pupils, reporting back to the Department for Education on issues raised by school leaders and teachers. John is a trustee of the Learn Academies Trust in south Leicestershire.

Oadby Yoga & Fitness

oadby yoga & fitness

Oadby Yoga & Fitness would like to welcome you to our purpose built Yoga studio available for 1:1s and small private classes (up to 5 people). Each class can be tailored to your own requirements making it an ideal way to complement other sports or activities, ie running, swimming, football, martial arts etc. Our aim is to provide friendly tuition, suitable for all ages, levels of fitness and ability. We specialise in Beginners' Yoga as well as helping those who have been practicing Yoga for a while who would like to deepen their practice, always with an emphasis on correct alignment and breathing. By limiting the number of students in each class you are guaranteed our complete attention providing you with a safe, productive and enjoyable Yoga experience whether you are online or in person Throughout your practice you will be introduced to new, interesting and fun ways to get fit, stay healthy, mobile and strong. Online Classes If you are joining us online, our classes are run via the Zoom app which is free to download and easy to use If you require we will guide you through the setup process and run a test class so you can make sure everything is set up at your home before joining a group class. Please contact us if you require any more information DSC05490_edited.jpg DSC05492_edited.jpg Why choose Oadby Yoga? Our Yoga is not just another exercise. Without doubt postures performed correctly will tone, strengthen and make your body more flexible, we call this 'functional mobility' But our Yoga is much more than this, our Yoga is a mindset, a connection to the moment, and awareness of the breath, so helping with stress and teaching us how to slow down OadbyYoga is far more about the journey rather than the destination. Take some time for yourself relax, let go and just be.

UCL Special Collections

ucl special collections

London

UCL Library Services consists of 17 libraries and assorted learning spaces located across London, covering a wide range of specialist subjects ranging from bio-medicine and science to arts, architecture and archaeology, plus learning spaces in the Student Centre, Senate House and the Graduate Hub. Our digital library is one of the best in the world, and we manage UCL Discovery, the institutional repository which enables the world to access our researchers' work for free. We've also started the UK's first completely open access university press, UCL Press. Together, UCL Library Services is at the heart of providing the information to support UCL's academic excellence and research that addresses real-world problems, as set out in the UCL Research Strategy. Read our Mission Statement. What we provide expert staff to help you get the most from UCL's resources; inspiring spaces for learning (individually and in groups); a vast and rich collection of books, e-resources and journals; access to UCL Special Collections with treasures from UCL's history at the forefront of scientific research; a place to come together and share expertise. We are a global leader in Open Science policy and implementation. The Office for Open Science and Scholarship co-ordinates work in this area across UCL. The specialist tools we've developed in bibliometrics and data management are helping researchers to exploit data as it becomes available at UCL and supporting UCL researchers to demonstrate the impact of their work. We support UCL students and staff, NHS staff and the general public both online and on site ensuring they can access the library resources they need wherever they are. We also engage staff, students and external audiences through academic teaching sessions, exhibitions, special events, community and school links and social media.