Friday 6th November 2015

We’ve had a great response from your partner schools following the circulation of the latest newsletter, with a number of headteachers requesting registration to our biggest unique selling point – The Schools Portal.

Are you proactively selling the benefits of the Portal?

To view the latest schools’ newsletters and November’s Parent newsletter click the links below -

We now have lots of you creating your bespoke literature via the IronGate shop. If you haven’t already, head over to the store and browse the bespoke items available, including the Christmas holiday leaflets and posters, with more templates soon to come. The process to edit your literature online is quick, easy and free- saving you time and money.

Head over to the ‘Make it Personal’ collection on the store.

By September 2016, it will become mandatory to have completed or be working towards the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Learning in PE & School Sport or hold a qualification of a higher or equivalent value.

You don’t need to complete the PESS Level 2 as prerequisite to complete the Level 3, but it is recommended. You must hold a Level 2 physical education or sport related qualification.

Premier Sport Training Academy will be hosting this course at Head Office, 14th – 18th December at a cost of £550 (inc vat) per learner.

We’ve reduced the number of ‘official’ network meetings from five per year to three per year due to the introduction of weekly Operational online Q&A calls.

The weekly GoToMeeting cuts down any waiting time for franchisees that have any questions or queries for HQ.

In addition, we’ll be adding some differentiated support days such as the recent 100 club B2B day and an upcoming ‘Business Booster’ day (see article below) to the calendar, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to meet similar sized businesses throughout the network.

As mentioned in the recent newsletters, we’ll be offering some differentiated support and Business2Business networking days for franchisees. These started with the recent 100 Club event which was a real success. The next event will be a ‘Business Booster’ event for any franchisees that are building towards 100 Clubs status.

Due to the success of the last event and the feedback from franchisees, we’ve decided to repeat the format and include the same speakers, who’ll help you achieve your goals of reaching the 100 Club. You will have seen the number of ‘outstanding ideas’ that we’ve shared from the last event, all of which are helping franchisees to implement growth and expansion strategies.

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Following the recent 100 Club B2B event, it was no surprise that two of our top performing franchises were awarded by not one but two Golden Mile impact and achievement awards.

The two awards went to Ross Catchpole (see video) & Elliot Anderson for engaging a high number of schools by utilising the Golden Mile & Base Line Measurements. Even more pleasing is the realisation for some licensees after seeing the impact first hand and their eagerness to start replicating the processes.

The festive period is just around the corner and our Xmas range of literature and merchandise has landed!

You can now personalise your holiday leaflets, banners & posters via the Irongate Store.

How to order your Bespoke Christmas Literature & Banners:

Operations Director, Danny Melling was joined by two special guests on Monday 26th October’s GoToMeeting, focusing on sales strategy.

The GoToMeeting session contained invaluable knowledge and experience of Glenn Hoy from TIME Associates and Roger Pemberton from Action Coach, all of which was captured so if you couldn’t make the session, you don’t miss out!

The session included sales feedback from Glenn Hoy and a full explanation on how to use the sales dashboard by Roger Pemberton.

Skills and Compliance Director Steve Eastaugh will be answering your questions or queries you may have around the subject of Recruiting Apprentices and covering topics such as process, pay and other key subjects.

Guide to Recruiting Apprentices
Date – Wednesday 11th November 2015
Time – 1.00 - 2.00pm

National Quality Development Manager, Andy Heald will be hosting his third monthly GoToTraining session on Tuesday 17th November, focusing on The Use of Assessments.

Last month’s GoToTraining with Andy was fully subscribed, so please ensure you register your Act Pro’s now to guarantee a spot!

November’s Theme - The Use of Assessments
Date – Tuesday 17th November 2015
Time – 8.00 - 9.00am

Monday’s ‘Operations Business Development’ GoToMeeting will be discussing ‘Sales’ from 10am-11am.

If you want to add any points to the meeting agenda, please email these over to Operations Director, Danny Melling before Wednesday’s session.

Login details –

1. To join the meeting, go to - https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/250214829
2. 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

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 with 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 -

We thought you would find it useful to create a Weekly News Update archive housing previous newsletters from this academic year.

‘Read more’ to catch up on any news you may have missed.