LexisClick speaking the right language for Capital School of English
Having reached their 5th Anniversary and seeing how the influence of the internet has spread Capital School of English, who provide English courses in Bournemouth, have just updated their website. Especially with the meteoric growth of YouTube and video in general there was a very definite need to embrace a new initiative; therefore Capital approached a number of local Web companies to redevelop their site. After some analysis LexisClick based in Melbury House, Bournemouth were chosen to undertake the work.
“Working with Capital School on a project like this is very rewarding, as it is such a responsive industry dealing with many enquiries from different countries we had to ensure the site was easy to navigate” - commented Stephen Bavister, MD at LexisClick. “Additionally it was important for us to ensure that visitors would be keen to return to return to the site and refer it to others”.
What was also important from Capital’s point of view was that with the large numbers of students looking to improve English language skills overseas was that the overall experience would be a good one. Yet, with some having limited language understanding, the problem initially was how to convey that without having to translate the site into over 20 languages which was unfortunately outside the budget at this point.
Well the enhancement of the Gallery certainly played a major part, with students able to review numerous pictures from previous years which immediately gave them an impression of the enjoyment and variety of activities available to them at Capital School of English.
Spencer Fordham, MD of the School added - “Although not the largest English school in Bournemouth we do like to convey a family atmosphere which we believe is born out by the photos and videos that the students can view online”. He continued - “It was also important to maintain a fresh look as it is a competitive market especially in Bournemouth where there are over 40 language schools where students can come and learn English”.
Already the effects of the new site are being felt with an increase in enquiries and new visitors to the site have increased by over 50% year on year. Certainly Capital is making strong gains through the internet and is seen as the way forward to engage with overseas students. Although relatively young Capital School of English is keen to expand its offering and has for the second year increased its capacity at the Arts Institute where they operate Summer Courses for Juniors who want to learn English in Bournemouth.
All this is good news for employment in Bournemouth too as Capital’s workforce almost doubles from 12 members of staff to 22 during the busy summer period. Already though the school is looking ahead to the September term and building links with agents across the world to bring more students to Bournemouth to improve their English language skills.
Author Bio:
Capital Language School offer a range of English courses in Bournemouth, from beginner to expert and from 1 week to 1 year. If you are looking for an English course this is one of the leading Language Schools Bournemouth. Visit http://www.capitalschool.co.uk for more details.
Contact Details:
Contact: Spencer Fordham
Capital School of English
324 Wimborne Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH9 2HH
Phone: 01202 546 875
Fax: 01202 546 873
info@capitalschool.co.uk
Dance Teacher Mirror Dilemma Solved: With New Featherweight Mylar Mirrors
Mirrors are one of the most important 'must haves' in any dance class, where students have to learn and improve their dance techniques. The dance teacher dilemma of being unable to use mirrors in the classroom has finally been solved with an innovative new product that has now been developed in the UK, the Featherweight Mylar Portable Mirror.
Independent dance teachers face a number of challenges when looking for dance mirrors for their classes. Often dance teachers are situated in multi-purpose venues, such as schools or local community centres, meaning installing fixed wall mirrors is out the question.
Portable glass mirrors are available on the market, but many dance teachers are unable to use them as they are too heavy and do not comply with safety regulations. In these tough economic times, the new mirrors also offer an alternative to expensive fixed wall mirrors, without compromising on quality of reflection.
The Featherweight Portable Mirror, made out of Mylar foil, is a dance mirror with a difference. Made with a state-of-the-art metallic foil, rather than glass, the 4’ x 6’ mirror weighs just 4kg and gives an incredibly clear reflection. The mirror is mounted on a lockable wheel based stand, so is easily moved, secured and stored.
Glass Installations, the Stoke-on-Trent based firm manufacturing the new mirrors, has already supplied its Featherweight Portable Mirrors to dance teachers throughout the UK, with an extremely positive response. More details about the product can be found on the company’s website www.glassinstallations.co.uk
Set up in 1996 by Bob Quarmby, Glass Installations Ltd. began specialising in high impact mirrors to be used in the Leisure industry. In 2007 the company relocated to a larger site in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire to begin production of a new Featherweight Mylar Mirror. This new product, made out of a state-of-the art glassless foil, has the advantage of being lightweight and also has the capability to be produced in huge sizes.
Creativity From Within. Art Psychotherapy
What is Art Therapy?
The relationship between the therapist and the client is of central importance, but art therapy differs from other talking therapies in that it is a three way process between the client, the therapist and the image or construction. It offers a way to express and communicate for people who find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings in words.
Where does Art Therapy take place?
Art therapy can be found in the following settings.
Health services
* Hospitals, medical and psychiatric
* Outpatient facilities
* Eldercare facilities
Social services
* Residential treatment centres
* Youth centres
* Correctional facilities
* Rehabilitation centres
Educational settings
* Mainstream and special schools
Community settings
* Art studios
* Community centres (this includes private practice art therapists)
* Cross-cultural centres
What do I do in Art Therapy?
You are given time with art materials to make things, play and talk.
Why do people see an Art Therapist?
Sometimes changes in their lives at home, school, with family and friends make some people behave differently, or have very strong feelings about. It may be hard to talk and think about how you feel.
What kind of things do Art Therapists help people with?
Some reasons a person sees an art therapist may be:
To help you think about how you look and feel about yourself
To feel more confident in yourself
To explore changes and bad experiences in your life from the past and put them behind you
To understand why you do things that you don’t want to do
To have a stable and understanding place to go when things in life seem very unsafe or changeable
How can Art Therapy help me?
Art therapy encourages you to express yourself and communicate how they feel. This helps them gain increased self awareness, understanding and self esteem. Art Therapy can be another way to express things.
Do I have to be good at Art?
Art therapy is not about being good at art but being willing to use the materials to express yourself with art materials. Art Therapy aims to help people make change and grow on a personal level through the use of art materials in a safe environment.
When and where will I see the Art Therapist?
You will see the same art therapist on each Appointment. You will work in a quiet room at your local centre.
Who knows that I am doing Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is private within the health team unless you or someone you know is unsafe and have been or are at risk of being hurt. We will talk to you about this when we meet.
While you do Art Therapy your work will be kept in a safe place and is looked after by the Art Therapist. When you have finished working with an Art Therapist you can keep your Art work or it can be stored for up to 3 years at the centre after this is will be safely disposed of. The person who has referred you and your G.P., parents or carers will know you have been offered Art Therapy. Your Art Therapist will have supervision with another professional in their team, to make sure that they are helping you in the best way they can. If other professionals work with you we may all meet to make sure we are all working together to help you and your family. You can tell people you are doing Art Therapy if you want to.
What happens if I don’t like Art Therapy?
If you are not happy with Art Therapy we want you to talk to us about this. If you have questions about Art Therapy please feel free to ask your Art Therapist.
Monica Gobourne is a state registered Art Psychotherapist based in Greenwich, south east London
Region: All
Website: www.creativityfromwithin.co.uk
Business Development:
Phone 07762782114
English in Brighton with us – English Language Centre in Brighton by liz Tyrrell & Sue Williams
Englishinbrightonwithus is an English language teaching centre which is run by certified English teachers Liz Tyrrell and Sue Williams in Brighton, UK.
We are experienced English teachers and invite you to stay in our comfortable, typically English homes in Brighton .We offer intensive courses to adults at all levels, from elementary to advanced , including exam preparation- for singles and couples.
Our Teachers :
Liz Tyrrell has been hosting and teaching English language students and other guests over 30 years. She used to be an infant teacher specialising in English and have a B.Ed degree a certificate in Education and a Diploma in Language Literacy and Learning..She teaches English to speakers of other languages, She also have a certificate in Business English and have taught a course in Hotel English.
Sue Williams has taught English abroad at an International House language school in Italy and have experience of class teaching as well as one-to-one tuition at various levels. She have TEFL and CELTA qualification and along with that a language degree in French and Italian and Diploma in Youth and Community Work.
Our Courses –
1) We offer intensive courses to adults at all levels, from beginner to advanced, with some specialist English courses e.g. Business English and Hotel English.
2) We can also devise courses according to your individual needs and interests.
3) We use a range of teaching methods including audio-visual, authentic materials and real-life situations.
For Further Information, Contact Us
Call us:
Liz Tyrrell 00 44 1273 555837
Sue Williams 00 44 1273 321648
E-mail Us: info@englishinbrightonwithus.com
Visit us at – http://www.englishinbrightonwithus.com
SearchMyCampus.com ties up with Education Worldwide India
New Delhi, India ( Prfire ) May 1, 2009 -SearchMyCampus is an India’s first campus and jobs classifieds website has tied up with Education Worldwide India – India’s largest education fair to boost its offline presence in cities across India. The classifieds portal will be participating in all major education fairs organized by Education Worldwide during the year. In return, it will create an online presence for Education Worldwide by promoting the education fairs among its database of users.
“We are very excited about becoming digital media partners for Education Worldwide India. This collaboration will help us expand our presence in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and others where we have already established a foothold through our online activities. It will also help Education Worldwide to tap into the student market that is already online” says Peyush Bansal, founder and group program manager for SearchMyCampus.com.
Dates of Event:-
• New Delhi - 25-26 April 09
• Mumbai - 29-30 April 09
• Bangalore & Siliguri - 02-03 May 09
• Colombo & Patna - 05-06 May 09
• Cochin & Ranchi - 09-10 May 09
• Chennai & Bhubaneswar - 12-13 May 09
• Hyderabad & Chandigarh - 16-17 May 09
• Visakhapatnam & Lucknow - 19-20 May 09
• Kolkata -23-24 May 09
While the percentage of India’s population that is online is relatively low at only 3%, a large portion of this comprises of people aged 15-24. This move is intended to help both parties increase their reach among the online and offline student market.
Education Worldwide India is a venture of Global Events & Exposition Private Ltd - India’s leading education promotion organization, dedicated to serve the student community by providing them with an easy access to education options and prospects almost at their doorstep.
About SearchMyCampus.com
SearchMyCampus.com is a venture of Valyoo Technologies Private Limited. The website was launched in December 2007. It is a campus and jobs classifieds website that serves basic student needs i.e. jobs, housing, coaching, gadgets, books, transport and events. The website presently caters to over 70 universities in India.
Contact:
SearchMyCampus.com
W – 123 Greater Kailash II
New Delhi, 110048
Phone : 9810401135
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Protouch & K3 Help Kiddicare Win ‘EPoS Innovation Of The Year’ Award
Protouch & K3 Help Kiddicare Win 'EPoS Innovation Of The Year' Award
Protouch, K3 & Kiddicare were chosen for the award of ‘EPoS innovation of the year’ at the recent Retail Systems 2008 Awards.
They were selected for their revolutionary in store kiosk solution which beat a number of other shortlisted companies such as Tesco & Wincor Nixdorf and The Co-operative Group.
The kiosk was born out of a simple brief – replicate the Kiddicare website on a kiosk in store so that customers can buy items as easily as they do online. Protouch supplied the hardware, K3 produced the software and the result was 28 kiosks operating in one Kiddicare outlet.
The kiosks give information about products, complementary items and promotions and take payment and arrange collection or home delivery. They allow Kiddicare to manage more customers, without extra staff and let customers spend more time browsing and no time queuing or carrying purchases.
“The Protouch and K3 kiosk solution leads the way for the retail sector by showing a glimpse of the store of the future. Our kiosks make the sales process faster, simpler and hassle free, so much so that customers are spending 4x more at the kiosks than they are at Kiddicare’s tills”, said Tom Quarry, MD at Protouch.
About K3 - www.k3btg.com
As the UK’s largest provider of Microsoft Dynamics, K3 provides business software solutions for the retail sector, built around the complete Microsoft technology stack.
As a Gold Level Partner, and with 25 years of experience, K3’s implementations employ a structured approach that focuses on delivering unique competitive advantages within an agreed performance structure.
Clients that have enjoyed the benefits of a K3 software solution include: Adidas, Alliance Pharmacy, American Golf, Booths Supermarkets, Carpetright, Choices UK Plc, Dobbies Garden Centres, Dreams, Gamestation, Gamestop, Lakeland, Leekes, National Gallery Company, Pearsons, Rugby Football Union, Shoon, Space NK.
K3 is part of the K3 Business Technology Group Plc.
About Kiddicare - www.kiddicare.com
Kiddicare is a family business established in 1974 and is now the largest privately owned nursery supplier to the public in the United Kingdom. The company operates from the largest nursery showroom in Europe which features dedicated sales areas for key nursery brands, including Maxi Cosi, Britax and Silver Cross.
The showroom also has 35 payment kiosks on the shopfloor to allow customer self service. Kiddicare.com was launched in 1999 and now dispatches stock using a leading-edge, automated picking system from its distribution centre in Peterborough. Kiddicare employs over 120 full time members of staff.
For more information please contact: Amanda Wallace, Protouch’s Marketing manager at a.wallace@protouch.co.uk.