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Issue:- 24 May  2012

New Principal appointed by Liverpool's pioneering Studio School

EMILY Vernon has been appointed the interim Principal Designate of North Liverpool Academy's brand new Studio School, which opens to 6th Formers in September.

Emily is currently Assistant Principal at the Academy, where she has worked as an Advanced Skills Teacher in mathematics. Her work with the Specialist Schools Trust (SST) has also seen her inspiring other teachers around the UK. The appointment enables her to further extend her passion for teaching in the fast-evolving digital age.

The Studio is one of a handful of new state schools, opening this year, that pioneer a bold new approach to learning involving enterprise projects and real work.

The only one of its kind in the UK, The Studio in Liverpool will specialize in digital gaming and technology futures alongside core curriculum subjects. Students will be given unprecedented opportunities to work with professionals in the sector, and will be mentored by experts in their chosen areas of interest.

"What's so different about The Studio is that we will be producing students with cutting-edge knowledge as well as valued experience in a section of the economy that's growing at a phenomenal pace."
says Emily.

With the support of business partners, students will have the skills that industry demands. They'll be taught how to communicate and present their ideas and, importantly, they'll have a portfolio of experience to take to universities and employers.

"Businesses tell us they are desperate for new talent in areas such as coding, 3-D modeling and app design. They can't wait to work with our students."
the new Principal adds.

Attracted by the opportunity to tap into such young talent, gaming and technology experts such as Sony, Setgo Games, Apposing, Liverpool Vision, Onteca, UKIE and Liverpool John Moores University are now helping The Studio to design an innovative curriculum for the first intake of Year 12 students in September.

Students will be offered a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, English, Arts and Maths) AS and A2 subjects to study in an integrated curriculum which incorporates gaming and digital media project work.

The CREATE model (Communication, Relating to People, Enterprise, Application and Thinking) enhances the curriculum delivery, helping students to become multi-skilled, rounded students who are attractive to universities and the gaming industry alike.

"Technology is changing by the minute; we can't stop it! But what we can do is ensure that we have a curriculum that keeps pace and provides young people with life-changing career opportunities."
says Emily.

Communities through film

LIVERPOOL will be bringing 4 different communities to life this summer through screenings of 4 free films, with the first being shown on Thursday.  'Communities through Film' is a project set up by Merseyside Polonia in cooperation with Yellow House, following their success last year in presenting the polish community through short polish film.  It now aims to do the same for other minorities beginning with a short film about the Middle Eastern/Muslim community.  Gosia McKane from Merseyside Polonia said:- "These films give viewers a chance to find out more about different communities such as what is important to them and how they communicate. It brings about a better understanding and goes a long way to improve relations between different communities within the city.”

Each screening will begin with a short presentation from a community member and the project will continue throughout the year with the following films:-

Thursday, 21 June – African Community

Thursday, 12 July – Asian/Chinese Community

Thursday, 2 August – Jewish Community

Merseyside Polonia was set up in 2008 to strengthen bonds between Polish people and local residents and encourage friendships between people of different cultural backgrounds.  It has been a huge success giving people the opportunity to get to know Liverpool's Polish community better and enjoy Polish and international culture, films, food and art.  Admission is free and there will be food available to taste.

North West pilot for ADR extended by HMRC

HMRC extends its North West pilot for the Alternative Dispute Resolution service.  Individuals and SMEs throughout the country can take advantage of a new way of resolving disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).  The Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADR) pilot was launched in January 2012 for small and medium enterprises in North West, South West, Wales and London.   ADR uses independent HMRC facilitators to resolve disputes between HMRC and customers during a compliance check, but before a decision or assessment has been made. ADR aims to find a fair and quick outcome for both parties, helping to reduce their costs and avoid a tribunal. The trial has been extended to SMEs and individuals wherever they are based in the country. HMRC's, Jim Stevenson, Assistant Director, Local Compliance, said:- "The pilot has shown that ADR can resolve disputes without having to go to a tribunal; saving both time and money. It allows us to work together with our customers and resolve disputes much earlier than at present. The aim is to resolve the dispute or, if not, as many issues as possible. HMRC facilitators help all parties reach a shared and full understanding of the disputed facts and arguments. Because there are often communications issues the facilitator will help explain what each side is trying to say to the other.”  The facilitators are HMRC members of staff who have been trained in ADR techniques and have not been involved in the dispute. ADR does not affect existing processes or review and appeal rights, and covers both VAT and direct taxes. Find more information at:- hmrc.gov.uk/adr.

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