Welcome to our newsletter which gives a snapshot of what we are doing working in our three key areas of service:
• Schools – both on short programmes and longer tutoring programmes helping young people who are trying to close the skills gap and get on track
• Adult learning – Helping adults in impact areas to reskill and upskill and achieve their potential
• Adult jobs – Helping people who are long term unemployed to get the skills and confidence required to get into jobs
We work with thousands of people each year with a laser focus on the needs of the community by being involved in it, both on the ground and strategically, on a daily basis. This has a major impact on being able to identify, challenge and solve issues which are very real. This in turn has a major impact on reducing crime, strengthening the community, improving mental health as people become engaged and a part of their community and also improving the economy. We are working on this locally, regionally and nationally and are involved at every level from the strategic planning to working with individuals to solve the issues that they face.
Well done in all we achieve together and he’s to much more of it in 2023,
Much love,
PET-Xi Training
Fleur xxx
“There is nobody better than PET-Xi when it comes to engaging at a community level...PET-Xi’s business is 99% heart!”
ADRIAN PACKER - CORE Education Trust Birmingham CEO
TRAINER OF THE MONTH
The WINNER of this months Trainer of the Month is...
ANNA BAILEY
Anna has consistently received great feedback during training visits. More importantly her colleagues have been so impressed that they have reached out to the PDCs to say how great she is to work with.
Congratulations Anna!
Anna is the second winner of our new Trainer of the Month £75 cash prize!
Next month it could be you!
Nominations now open for THE WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2023!
The UK House of Lords has played host for the official launch of 41st Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards 2023 (WOTY), marking the opening of the nomination window for the highly prestigious honour ‘Business Woman of the Year 2023’.
Sally Lindsay, WOTY President and highly established British actor and writer took centre stage at the major launch event, sponsored by Lloyds Bank PLC, to unveil the proceedings for this year’s event and recognise the very notable and extremely deserving past winners of the last 40 years.
WOTY recognise the achievements of business women and works hard to make a fairer balance in society, working corroboratively to stop gender being a barrier to progress.
TRAINER OFTHE MONTH
Fleur ‘Businesswoman of the Year 2017’ is on their board to drive this forward, developing and building on the amazing work of many women who have come before her over the last 41 years and who have made this possible.
Left to right: Baroness Newlove, Emma Elston MBE, Zalena Vandrewala, Actress and Writer Sally Lindsay, Lisa Hannah from lead event sponsor Aldermore, Fleur Sexton DL, Sharon Redrobe OBE, and TV Presenter Arti Halai.
We spotted the Xi in you…
Welcome to all our new starters, Bev, Jennifer, Julie, and Jessica I’m sure you will join us in wishing them a warm welcome as they settle into their new roles!
‘NTP Reports’ Training Session
The PDCs are running a ‘NTP Reports’ Training Session on Wednesday 8th of February at 4.15pm for all NTP tutors. The session will take place on Zoom. Please confirm attendance by emailing: professionaldevelopmentcoach@pet-xi.co.uk
We have also reinstated all staff feedback - If a member of your team has really stood out or you have some feedback for their development, you can now submit feedback using our new All Staff Feedback Form. Keep an eye on your emails for the link!
Multiply ‘Warwickshire Counts’ Skills for Life Programme
Our Skills and Restart Teams have been busy throughout January promoting and delivering PET-Xi’s fantastic new programme - Multiply Skills for Life!
Multiply is the perfect way to improve numeracy skills, build confidence with numbers and budgeting, or even learn new ways to help your kids with their homework.
The new programme covers:
• Number, Addition & Subtraction, Division, & Multiplication
• Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Equivalences
• Ratio & Direct Proportion, Date & Time, Length, Weight & Capacity
• Organise a Celebration or Party
• Plan & Budget a Holiday or DIY Task
• Gain up to a Level 2 Unit of Maths Qualification
BDM News
It’s been a busy month for our BDMs!
Bob, Steve, and Gav have been presenting to schools across the country including to a cluster of Head and Deputy Head Teachers for the E-Act Trust at DSLV in Daventry.
It’s been a great opportunity to discuss catch up plans which are more important than ever right now, and support teachers, making an impact and ensure positive progression!
If you know someone who would be interested in unlocking their potential, get them to sign up for our next course, email courses@pet-xi.co.uk
PET-Xi in the press
Maths for a reason, not a requirement!
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Maths and English are a requirement – why not IT?
Ensuring all school leavers are IT savvy
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Adults in Warwickshire wanting to improve numeracy skills can take part in free programme
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Multiply – it all adds up
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”Inclusive approach” needed to solve recruitment and skills crisis in hospitality
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SKILLS TEAM WELCOMES NEW STARTERS
We would like to welcome our amazing new starters to the Skills Team. Some familiar faces you will recognise along with some great new team members, all with years of experience breaking barriers and changing lives.
This year is going to be the busiest ever with the recession really hitting hard and the cost of living increasing, more and more people will need to reskill and upskill across the community, and we are ready to make a difference and support them along the way.
PET-Xi committed to change!
We’re making sure that everyone is included in the amazing opportunities we have at PET-Xi.
We are now signed up and committed to the Second Chances Charter, Disability Confident and the Care Leaver Covenant.
Second Chances Charter:
It’s a commitment that your organisation will make to consider applications from people with a criminal record and help them get back on their feet. It is their mission to break down the barriers that those with convictions face when trying to get a job.
The Disability Confident Scheme:
• Helps employers recruit and retain great people,
• Challenge attitudes and increase understanding of disability
• Draw from the widest possible pool of talent
• Secure high-quality staff who are skilled, loyal and hard working
• Improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating fair treatment
• It helps identify those employers who are committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
The Care Leaver Covenant: A national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently, creating meaningful opportunities for care leavers in five key areas and support care leavers to access those opportunities.
PET-Xi EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Dale Ball joins PET-Xi as our new Head of HR and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Dale’s focus is to develop the HR function and processes at PET-Xi, while supporting employee development and wellbeing....plus offering some amazing employee benefits and perks.
This year we have already introduced a new benefit, where employees can request to BUY or SELL additional HOLIDAY up to 5 days a year.
Plus…
• Pension
• Social events
• Free parking
• Annual Appraisals
• Course funding
• Structured pay scales
• R&R awards
• Free tea and coffee
• Eye care vouchers
• Critical illness cover
• Death in service cover
• 25 days holiday + 1 day increase for each year up to 5 years
• Holiday buy/sell scheme up to 5 days a year
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave - subject to length of service
NEW PRIVATE GP SERVICE FOR ALL STAFF, Mental Health Support, Physiotherapy, Medical Second Opinions, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wellbeing Support.
And a Long Service Award - including a £3,000 holiday for 10 Years’ Service. Recent winners have won a river boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads and a trip to Vegas!
PET-Xi out and about!
Watch this space
If you have anything you’d like us to include in the monthly newsletter, just let us know, email: swant@pet-xi.co.uk
