Friday 21st February 2014

As part of Premier Education Group's engagement programme, this month sees the launch of the 2013/14 100 Club. The aim of the 100 Club is to celebrate and reward the achievements of performing franchisees and to inspire others to achieve top flight status within the organisation.

Entry to the club is awarded upon achieving £100,000 turnover. This reward will be increased as the franchisee grows in turnover to £250,000 and £500,000. Qualification is made by a review of figures input on the BMS; these figures are then verified by your submitted accounts.

Alongside the recognition the 100 Club will bring, being a member you will receive:

• 100 Club Plaque
• 100 Club Pin Badge
• A free place on the induction programme
• % discount on the purchase of further territories
• Invitation for two to attend a Premier Education Corporate Day including a business seminar
• Plus other rewards...

For further information regarding the Premier 100 Club – please click here

The final printing deadline for ordering your themed Easter Chewits leaflets is this Monday coming.

The process is as follows:

1. Visit the online store.
2. Select the date and holiday period relevant to your order.
3. After submission and payment of your order please email [email protected] specifying your course details with your order number in the subject line. Course details need to be clearly added as; Area/Venue/Activity/Dates/Prices.

To view an example email template, follow this link: https://marketing.premier-education.com/images/email-template.jpg

There is NO additional design or overprinting cost on holiday course literature that is ordered within the TERMS of this process.

As we continue to evidence the impact of our activitie,s we request that you forward on our ‘Schools Impact Survey’ to the appropriate member of staff within the school. It really is important that we begin to produce an evidence base and case studies around our activities.

Click here for the survey

Many thanks for your support.

Kirstin Macare, a young mum of two from Norfolk is combining her passion for the Arts with her dedication to providing high quality dance coaching across schools and their surrounding community in East Norfolk.

Kirstin's academic background includes a BTEC in Performing Arts and BA HONS in Drama and Theatre Arts. During Kirstin's studies is where she developed a keen interest in contemporary dance, choreography, performance and workshop leading.

Her educational strengths include working as a special educational needs teaching assistant for 4 years. Previous to this she worked with social services, developing confidence, independence and offering support to young people who were leaving care. Both of these roles required patience and a firm knowledge of children and young people's learning techniques.

During all holiday periods our independent ‘Secret Shopper’ has been visiting Chewits Sport Courses around the UK.

The past few reports have been extremely positive and a testament to the work that you've been doing. Unfortunately this week one particular course was woefully inadequate, which will surely impact on the customer experience at that venue and their future business.

A neighbouring territory had an outstanding report during the same week and a very busy course. As the number of territories available diminishes, the need for consistency across the board needs to be at the forefront of your mind.

You are not being judged as individual businesses, but as Premier Sport and what your neighbour does or doesn't do is a reflection on you. It is also worth putting into perspective the legal ramifications of non compliance, with businesses liable for any reputational and financial losses incurred as the results of non compliance.

We would like to reiterate that the majority of our visits have been very positive and if you have any doubts about how holiday activities should be delivered, from the marketing through to the set up and activity on the day, then please refer to your manuals and the Holiday Camp assessments.

Premier Performing Arts licensee Kirstin Macare, has this week been delivering a brand new holiday club at Framingham Earl Community Sports Centre in East Norfolk. The club saw 30 children enjoying an action packed day of activities. The afternoon was spent designing costumes & exploring movement on the theme ‘Animals in Africa’.

“It was a brilliant opportunity for children to experience an introduction to the Arts Award. The success of this has meant that the sports centre has asked us to run it for longer during the Easter Holidays allowing us to deliver a fuller Arts Award package & help children achieve their Discover Award.”

Kirstin Macare

Following the launch of the CAPRE register, nearly 80 Premier Sport coaches have signed up. By August 2015, all Premier Sport coaches will be required to join the register to comply with communication from Capre to your schools regards 'recognised good practice'.

CAPRE is the Children’s Activity Professionals Register. A Children’s Activity Professional is someone who delivers physical activity for children and young people in the area of multi-disciplinary games, sports, and physical activity.

All Capre Members:

• Meet the industry’s nationally recognised qualification standards
• Are committed to professional development
• Are bound by a Code of Ethical Conduct.

Capre members are required to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ensuring their skills continually meet industry standards (set by SkillsActive).

To register, or if you have any questions, please visit the CAPRE website

The Golden Mile is delighted to announce that a successful funding bid will now pay for a FULL 3 YEAR Golden Mile license. As well as that, we'll write the GM community funding bid for you and on the school's behalf.

If you are an existing GM licensee, a successful bid will return your full 3 year investment.

With another years extension of the School Sports Premium, it's important you submit your funding bids straight away. Funding bids will be submitted on a first come first served basis.

For all the information on submitting a funding bid please download this document and read thoroughly before contacting us.

Did you know?

90% of the top 10 franchisees (based on turnover) are GM licensees

0% of the bottom 10 franchisees (based on turnover) are GM licensees

You will all have seen in the press recently that the government is currently conducting a survey around zero hour contracts and the impact they have, with the survey is due to be completed in March 2014.

David Hunt of Farrer & Co has shared his thoughts on its potential findings.

www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/sites/sportandrecreation.org.uk/files/web/Zero hours contracts.doc

For all the latest news from Compass, please take some time to read this month’s members newsletter.

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