August Newsletter
| August Newsletter As we refocus Sheffield Business Together from the successful Levelling Up Futures in Sheffield programme we have been working on over the past sixth in partnership with the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Hallam University we would like to share with you some new opportunities we have. Please keep an eye out for more exciting opportunities from Sheffield Business Together that focus on cross-sector sustainability in the coming months. Businesses can help pursue the Reuseable Revolution! Greenpeace’s Big Plastic Count revealed that the average participating household threw away 66 pieces of plastic in a week. Using those figures they estimate that the UK throws out nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic a year. It’s time for action. The newly-formed campaign group Plastic Free Sheffield Central are calling on Sheffield businesses to get behind the reusable revolution and help invest in reusable cups and containers, to be used at Sheffield’s cafes, markets and events. For more details email sheffieldplasticfree@gmail.com or visit their website.  AIM day Green Future 2022 As a part of its Net Zero initiative, Sheffield Hallam University is promoting its AIMday (Academic Industry Meeting day). This is a successful, proven format based on workshops where challenges submitted by participating companies and external organisations around a central theme are discussed with academics from relevant university disciplines. To take part in AIMday, organisations must submit at least one question – that is their entrance ticket. Questions that are specific, clear, concise and that can be discussed in an open forum work best for the AIMday format. We want to ensure we have a portfolio of companies (SME, large, regional, global) participating that have a drive and ability to innovate and collaborate, looking for quality over quantity. We welcome up to three questions from each participating company or organisation. We recommend that at least two company representatives are available to join the discussion of each of their questions. They only have to commit an hour (per question submitted) on the day but they are welcome to stay for the whole day. Key Information Website for registration: https://aimday.se/green-future-sheffield-2022/ If they need help creating their question: https://aimday.se/green-future-sheffield-2022/creating-your-questions/ Academic and researcher registration: 1 – 26 August 2022 Meeting Day: 14 September 2022 For more information contact 👉 innocation@shu.ac.ukTrustee (Non-Executive Director) VacancySteel City Schools Partnership (SCSP) www.scsp.org.uk is searching for an individual with a finance/audit/risk assurance/compliance background to join their board of trustees. SCSP is a Sheffield-based multi-academy trust of 9 primary schools located north and south of the city. SCSP anticipates further growth within Sheffield. SCSP are ambitious to become a trust of 18+ schools within local hubs.Trust ethos and valuesSteel City Schools Partnership has a clear vision centred on improving outcomes for all children. This is supported through targeted and effective school improvement. The Role of a TrusteeTrustees are responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements. Trustees work together to carry out their core functions:ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic directionholding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staffoverseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spentensuring the voices of stakeholders are heard.Would you like to find out more?If you are interested in finding out more about the role or to express interest in the role please send a CV and a short expression of interest, including what you feel you can bring to the role to nshipman@steel-city-schools-partnership.org . The deadline for this is the 9th of September 2022. |
| Tutor for Action CollectiveThe Charity Action Tutoring unlocks the potential of children and young people who are facing disadvantages. We’re tackling the attainment gap head-on by forging partnerships with schools nationwide. Action Tutoring are thrilled to be an official Tuition Partner of the Government’s National Tutoring Programme. Next academic year we’re aiming to support approximately 7,000 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to catch up with missed learning, and are looking for the support of around 3,000 fantastic volunteer tutors. The Need Children and young people who face disadvantages are less likely to achieve in their SATs and GCSEs. We know these pupils have as much will, want and determination as their more advantaged peers but often lack the resources to help them achieve. The Request: Volunteer tutors! What do I need to become a volunteer tutor? A passion for making a difference and supporting young people with their education! Volunteers are generally required to hold or be working towards a degree, or have an A or B in A-Level in their chosen subject or equivalent subject. However, we do appriectae not all volunteers will hold these qualifications. We are looking for volunteers who can commit one hour per week across the course of a programme (10-20 weeks) and we provide all the resources and training needed to tutor, plus we will cover the cost of an Enhanced DBS check. As a volunteer, you choose the time/day that suits you best. When can I start? You can sign up today! Once your application is completed and approved, you will have the chance to sign up for training (a 2-hour session on Zoom) with some additional training if you wish to become an online tutor. You will then be invited to sign up for a programme (either in-school or online) which will start this autumn term. Watch our volunteer video to learn more. If you’re interested in joining, you can sign up here. For more information about the programmes in Sheffield, please email Rachael, one of the programme Coordinators for Sheffield rachael@actiontutoring.org.uk |
| Business Net-Walking Breakfast with Landmarks Specialist College at Apperknowle Farm Landmarks Specialist College invites Sheffield Businesses to their Breakfast Net-Walking Event at Apperknowle Farm on Tuesday 20 September at 8.30 am. Meet other local businesses, enjoy breakfast prepared by Learners and The Bistro Team, enjoy a tour of our seven-acre farm, and learn about the amazing Supported Internship Programme and how your business can help change a young person’s life. Landmarks Specialist College provides a personalised curriculum for adults with additional needs aged between 16-25yrs. Working with experienced teachers, support assistants and therapists’ learners are inspired to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their independent living and employability goals. For more information and to sign up for the free event please follow the link: https://lsc_net-walking.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=SBTN |
| There is still time to donate to the Sheffield Foodbank Campaign Sheffield Foodbank Network Donated to the Sheffield Foodbank today and help 26 foodbanks around the city. Click here to donate quickly and easily right now 👉 bit.ly/3z7x7bQ |
