SPAT-C suspended all training activities as of 29th August 2008, due to failure to receive payment for training activities already undertaken for the Job Centreplus and Entry 2 Employment training programmes.

During the past 5 months the agency has put up a valiant effort in the face of extreme opposition to continue to deliver training to students emanating from across Sheffield's deprived wards.

The SPAT-C staff have shown true dedication and commitment by so far having worked as long as 5 months without payment of wages as the agency waited upon receipt of monies so as to ensure training continues whilst the agency dealt with the barrage of demands many of which came after SPAT-C had been starved of cash both through withholding of payments due as well as at rates of receipts far below that anticipated.

Whilst others gorged themselves on funding meant for "tackling disadvantage and social inclusion" , SPAT-C actually practiced what others autonomously repeat as a mantra to secure funding.

Frontline charities such as SPAT-C at the very heart of the fight against poverty and social inclusion are right across the country being annihilated by paper pushing pseudo quango's many of whom have a ZERO footprint within a deprived areas let alone have to deal with demanding clients on a day to day basis.

The government voiced their concern earlier this month by warning of the growing potential for social unrest as the economy takes a sharp downturn. Following whatever consquences transpire during 2009 of the economic crisis, the evitable public inquiries will look at why the frontline charities that could have made a difference were SNUFFED out by over zealotry by those that totally failed to understand why they are in receipt of funding who's purpose is to train individuals from within deprived communities out of social exclusion and into the mainstream.

An Invitation to a SPAT-C Activity day at The University of Sheffield on 11 th March 2008 .

Beginning at 11. 45am. Finishing by 4.30pm .

Come and join us at the Information Commons for a Halal lunch and a programme of joint activities involving students and staff from The University of Sheffield and SPAT-C.

You will have an opportunity to find out about the many different ways you can become a University student.

Take the Supertram or no. 52 bus to the University stop by Brook Hill roundabout. Make your way to the entrance of the Information Commons building which is the distinctive copper-green building on the corner of the roundabout. University staff will be in the reception area to meet you.

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Please complete the following tear off slip and return to SPAT-C

Yes, I would like to attend the Activity event on 11 th March 08

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Consultation Meeting for New Training Course

by (Supporting Outside Links Inside Detention) in partnership with Sheffield Positive Action Training Consortium

DATE : Monday 4th June

Time : 7.pm to 9pm

At SYAC Centre, Room 12a
Wicker , Sheffield S3 8JD

Aims of the training is to provide ex-offenders with skills such as

• How to go about getting a job for yourselves
• Personal skills for independent living (building your personal confidence, and learning how to put your best foot forward - Personal Finance — How to build positive relationship).
• The benefits systems : How it works and, how to make sure you get your full rights etc.
• How to avoid the re-offending trap. Also family and parents role in this.

These are some ideas we have, but would welcome you to participate and tell us what exactly will be useful for the user groups to learn, so that we can come up with the best possible training.

Light meal (yard food) will be provided
Assistance with bus fares

Networking Course to start Online on 1st of August 2006 and run for 12 weeks.

The course will cover the following networking topics.

Week

1. Introduction to UKCollege.org procedures
2. Network Overview
3. Network Overview (Cont)
4. Network Cables
5. Network Cables (Cont.)
6. Network Segments
7. Network Segments (Cont)
8. Network Topology
9. Network Topology (Cont)
10. An Introduction to Peer to Peer Networking
11. Server Based Networking
12. Final Test.

To Enroll... Ensure you have registered as a student at http://www.UKCollege.org

Then join the course before 1st August 2006.

Enrol today to start o­n the next run of the the Inter-Cultural Communication Topics, is an o­n­line course for those looking to learn English abroad. The topic of this course is: Multi-cultural Japan.

The Course starts o­n 15th of May 2006 and will run for 19 weeks. (All delivered o­nline)

http://www.ukcollege.org

SPAT-C Recruiting for New Training Courses - Now !

We are currently recruiting for the following training courses:

•  ENGLISH (ESOL): Basic, E1 & E2, E3 and L1

•  ICT

•  Translation & Interpreting for Professional Interaction

•  Management Training for Export/Import

INTERVIEWS: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. on the following days:-

ICT: (Computers) Mon 6 February 2006

ENGLISH (ESOL): Wed 8 February and Thurs 9 February 2006

Translation & Interpreting for Professional Interaction: Tues 14 February 2006

Management Training for Export/Import: Tues 21 February 2006

For further information, please call:-

SHEFFIELD POSITIVE ACTION TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Workshop 5 – The SYAC Centre – 120 Wicker – Sheffield S3 8JD

Tel: 0114 275 6815/273 9105 Fax: 0114 281 2327 Email: courses@spatc.org

or feel free to come in for an informal chat.

Are you using your language skills to the full?

..then let your language work for you!

•  NEW COURSE STARTS SOON!

Enrolment Day

14 th February 2006

9.00 am – 12.00 am

“Translation & Interpreting

for Professional Interaction”

Leading to OCN level 2/3

Get in touch for more info:

SPAT-C, Workshop 5, The SYAC Centre, 120 Wicker Sheffield S3 8JD

Tel: 0114 275 6815 e-mail: courses@spatc.org

Fax: 0114 281 2327 or visit the web: http://www.spatc.org

Management Training for Export / Import Course

(From Entry Level to Level 3)

Enrolement Day is 21st February 2006 - 9am to 12am

Contact SPAT-C (Phone 275 6815) or call in at Workshop 5, The SYAC Centre, 120 Wicker S3 8JD for a preliminary registration form.

The tutor, Steve Ayris , will be happy to discuss with trainees your personal training requirements.

New Course Starting soon

Registration and Interviews

14th September 9.30 - 12.30

Wordprocessing :

Spreadsheets: OCN Level 1 & 2

Databases:

Come and discuss your personal training needs with the Training Manager / Tutor

Download course poster (PDF format (4megs))

SPAT-C NEW COURSES - RECRUITING NOW !

We are currently recruiting for the following training courses:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• ENGLISH (ESOL) Entry 1, 2, 3 & Level 1
• IT/COMPUTERS : ENTRY LEVEL, LEVEL1 & 2
• FASHION DESIGN

INTERVIEWS:

• When: Friday 16 th September
• Time: From 9.30 to 12.00
• Where: Room 3, SPAT-C

ENGLISH (ESOL) Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1:

• When: Thursday 15 th and Friday 16 th September 05
• Time : From 9.30 to 12.00
• Where: Room 3 and room 7, SPAT-C

ICT/COMPUTERS. Entry, Level 1 and Level 2:

• When: Wednesday 14 th September
• Time: From 9.30 to 12.00
• Where: Room 7, SPAT-C

FASHION DESIGN:

• Please, call on 0114 275 6815 for details

For further information, please call SPATC on 0114 275 6815 or feel free to come in for an informal chat at Workshop 6, SYAC Centre, 120 The Wicker, Sheffield S3 8JD. You can also visit our website @ www.spatc.org

Export / Import Course

(From Entry Level to Level 3) begins

late February

with

‘Getting Started in Exporting/Importing'

day/time to be confirmed

Contact SPAT-C (Phone 275 6815) or call in at Workshop 5, The SYAC Centre, 120 Wicker S3 8JD for a preliminary registration form.

The tutor, Steve Ayris , will be happy to discuss with trainees your personal training requirements.

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SPAT-C HITS A HIGH POINT FOR LEARNING QUALITY

SPAT-C has been recognised as a high quality learning provider.

Sheffield Positive Action Training Consortium (SPAT-C) was this week awarded Open College Network (OCN) Approved Provider status in recognition of its commitment to pursue quality in learning.

CAPTION: The LSC's Steve Pierpoint, left, high fives with SPAT-C boss Satish
Sachdeva, and Assistant Director of the OCN, Olwyn Vance.

Head of SPAT-C, Satish Sachdeva, said: " This achievement reflects our commitment to continued improvement in the quality of learning we deliver. Our facilities are used by many sections of the local community and this recognition not only acknowledges this but is also beneficial to our learners who need the reassurance that we, as a learning provider, meet the required service standards' .

SPAT-C officially received its new status from Assistant Director of the OCN, Olwyn Vance, who attended a presentation ceremony at SPAT-C's offices at the Wicker. Also present was Steve Pierpoint, Equality and Diversity Manager at the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) South Yorkshire, the body responsible for planning and funding post-16 education and training.

Steve Pierpoint said: " It' s so rewarding to see training organisations developing their services and improving the offer they make to learners. The training and accreditation offered by SPAT-C forms part of a range of activities aimed at raising the achievement of adults. "

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