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...to your weekly news update, featuring articles from across Premier Education Group.

For more information on any of the articles featured below or for any general enquires, please email [email protected]

Our Core Values...

#1: Be happy, have fun and give joy

*VIDEO* How are you committing to continual improvement this week?

This session was one of the best yet and will be 30 minutes well spent – Core Value #4 Committing to Continual Improvement! Thanks to all the attendees that tuned in and for investing time in their development! If you missed the session, view the video above for another chance to up-skill yourself.

Our Core Values...

#2: Create wonderfully enjoyable experiences

*WEBINAR* The School Portal – Work Smarter, not Harder...

If you would like to learn how to use the School Portal to sell, share impact of the work you do, challenge all AP’s to work smarter not harder, and report on key areas, then don't hesitate and catch up on Andy's School Portal webinar - a number of franchisees have commented on the effectiveness of the webinar, so don’t miss it!

Our Core Values...

#3: Deliver “wow” with every interaction

Our Core Values...

#4: Commit to continual improvement

Opportunity for Apprentices...

We’re looking for two Premier Apprentices to follow along their Premier Journey, which we will publish in our newsletter at regular intervals. We will require each apprentice to send us a video of themselves, answering various questions we send them about their experiences working as an apprentice with Premier Sport / Performing Arts, every 3 months. We are excited about this and feel that it will give a great insight into life as a Premier Apprentice, as well as giving the apprentices encouragement and motivation to succeed.

So, if you employ an exceptional apprentice with the following qualities, please get in touch with us to put them forward for this opportunity:

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Available to complete an update on their apprenticeship every 3 months
• Comfortable/confident with videoing themselves

On completion of this exciting opportunity, the apprentices will receive £100 voucher to spend on any training course! Contact [email protected] by Friday 3rd June 2016 to apply.

Our Core Values...

#5: Build a positive team and family spirit

“Massive Action” Strategy

New Franchise Champion for Yorks, Humber and North East, Shane Wright shares his ‘Massive Action’ strategy and how his multi territory business will achieve ‘Going for Gold’ £1m club within 5 years... The actions Shane has taken as a result of the 100 Club event and the GoTo last week include:

• Moving from casual to minimum 16 hour per week contract from September and raising basic wage to £10 per hour. This should help to retain strong staff, and is a more attractive package to get better new starters. This can also be written in to new job roles updating the BMS, helping with HC promo etc.
• Planned a follow up ‘On the Bus’ training for May half-term to introduce changes and to start to weed out the people we don’t think buy in to the Core Values. All casual staff will have to re-apply for fixed contract jobs over the summer and justify why/how they can help us to achieve our goal
• Revamped our business plan geared towards reaching the £1 million mark in 5 years. Based around increasing penetration and average school spend. Senior management team have the task of selling 1 new event per week starting from today.

What are your ‘Massive Action’ stories?

Our Core Values...

#6: Be adventurous, creative and open-minded

Core Value #9 – “Remain above the line at all times”

Core Value of the week is number 9 – “remain above the line at all times” – something that should come naturally to any PEG professional! It’s about going the extra mile to deliver “wow” with every interaction, excellent customer service, and continual professional and personal improvement. If you have a strong passion for your business, you will want to remain above the line at all times, continuing to strive for excellence. But what are the main types of “above the line” behaviour?

1. Ownership – making things happen, rather than expecting them to happen because you feel entitled to them
2. Responsibility – finding positive solutions to problems without dwelling on negatives, and taking personal responsibility for your success
3. Accountability – being willing to take responsibility for your actions – everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and admitting them is essential for creating solutions

Remaining above the line is also down to your overall attitude. Having a positive attitude allows you to be the best version of yourself – something you should always aim for. Having a particularly stressful day or situation? Think to yourself – what/how would the best version of myself act in this situation? If you act in this way, then it will rub off on others and inspire them to remain above the line too!

Our Core Values...

#7: Nurture strong relationships through excellent communication

*NEW* PEG Marketing Operations Manual

The Marketing department are pleased to share the brand new PEG Marketing Operations Manual. This new addition to our operating manuals covers everything you need to consider when marketing your business, including: Current Market Position Marketing Audit SWOT Analysis Marketing Objectives Your Strategy - including Social Media One Year Tactical Plan Resources, Requirements and Budgets

We will also be developing a number of e-learning and webinar support modules around the subject in the near future, so look out for those!

To view the manual, please follow this link.

Our Core Values...

#8: Work smarter not harder

*NEW RESOURCES* Created for you to enhance your business!

Do you have any resources that are worth sharing? If so, in line with Andy's video, please don't hesitate to send them in so we can share the fantastic work we do.

Our Core Values...

#9: Remain above the line at all times

*WEBINAR* Operational Guidance

Catch up on this week’s Operational Guidance GoTo Meeting by viewing the video above.

Our Core Values...

#10: Be outstanding and passionate in everything we do

**BRAND NEW FENCING QUALIFICATION**

You may be aware that the Go Fence qualification is no longer delivered or available from British Fencing, but don’t panic we are here to help you. Because of the fantastic work you do, delivering hundreds of fencing courses to schools every week, we have worked in partnership with British Fencing to find a solution. Introducing ‘Fencing Core Coach’ - British Fencing’s latest training offer. With our national competency training framework we were able to demonstrate the quality of our Activity Professionals and furthermore come up with a ‘bespoke’ offering just for you.

We are delivering a number of courses across the UK, so that we can get your staff trained and competent in the delivery of fencing. Check the training courses section of the newsletter below for more information, plus an exclusive DISCOUNT CODE!

Scheduled GoToMeetings...

Frankie Worthington - Performing Arts Q&A Session - Wednesdays 08.30am

These weekly sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and develop your business within a set theme. To join Frankie’s GoToMeeting at 08:30-9:00am every week, just follow the link below... https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/131704821

Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial +44 (0) 330 221 0098
Access Code: 131-704-821
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 131-704-821

Andy Heald - ‘Monthly Q&A sessions’ - Dates Below...

A regular ‘Delivery’ Q&A GoToMeeting with our National Quality Development Manager, Andy Heald. Andy Heald will take any questions / queries / guidance he receives via email to form the agenda points in these sessions. The chances are, other franchisees / Activity Professionals will benefit from your question being answered. Hit the button below and you’ll be given the option to secure your place on the following session/s -

Tues 7 Jun | Wed 6 Jul

Danny Melling - ‘Operations’, Monday 10am

Monday’s ‘Operations’ GoToMeeting will be from 10am - 11am. If you want to add any points to the meeting agenda, please email these over to Operations Director, Danny Melling before Monday’s session. Login details – To join the meeting, go to - https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/250214829 Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.  Or, call in using your telephone. Dial +44 (0) 20 3713 5010 Access Code: 250-214-829 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 250-214-829

Upcoming Training Opportunities...

*OFFER* - Enter the code TRAINING20% to receive 20% off the price on all training courses!

British Fencing Qualifications

Fencing Core Coach Award 3rd June, 08.30 – 16.30 Venue: Shiplake Memorial Hall, Memorial Avenue, Shiplake, Henley On Thames, RG9 4DW

1st4sport Qualifications

Level 2 award in Multi Skills Development in Sport 31st May – 2nd June, 09.30 – 16.30 Venue: Corby Business Academy, Gretton Road, Corby, NN17 5EB

StreetGames Qualifications

Street Games 4 x Activator Workshops 1st – 2nd June Venue: Kettering Science Academy (Secondary Phase), Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA Street Games 2 x Activator Workshops 3rd June Venue: Kettering Science Academy (Secondary Phase), Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA

Holiday Camp Support CPD

Inspire to Engage 1st June, 09.30 – 14.30 Venue: The Hazeley Academy, Emperor Drive, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PT Core Value #4 – Commit to Continual Improvement: The Shirleys run the most successful holiday programme in the network and ran this session for franchisees and their leaders last year. It’s a ‘must attend’ event for anyone looking to grow their Inspire to Engage element of their business.

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