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Welcome to this issue of The Network - Your guide to help decide the correct route to the ideal career, suitable course, training or internship.

With all the avenues to consider, our aim is to ensure young people from all backgrounds and cultures are aware of the current and viable opportunities open to them and this issue certainly ticks all those boxes.

Careers

Who’s doing what and why in the world of study and work.

Taking our front cover spot is talented singer turned actress Pixie Lott. We look into the accelerated life the young singer and her personal route from drama school and months of writing to later selling out concerts. Through hard work and trepidation she has inspired other young performers embarking on the same competitive ladder, proving anything is possible after leaving school.

Also, in this edition we focus on the land based courses and career options; from Land-Based Engineering to Veterinary Nursing - each option is delved into and ripped up from the roots as we take a closer look.

Tim Mead, Managing Director of Yeo Valley talks to us about his company’s new rejuvenated look after the popular rap song (which was used to attract a wider consumer age) was released last year. He too talks about the importance of land-based careers, which help his company to flourish in the Cornish valleys.

Back in the corporate world we look into the Pro’s and Con’s of Social Networking to achieve your goals and also investigate how it could in-fact hinder your dream career.

Our regular Teach UK section talks about the youthful teachers who are helping to create, mould and generate a prosperous future through the children of today and with the world of work becoming exceedingly competitive, we look at how the increasingly popular choice of apprenticeships is fast becoming a great option for many young people.

I hope you enjoy this edition as you make your allimportant next chapter decisions and if you have anything to say or something you would like to see in our next issue than please get in touch.

Happy reading.

Land-based Courses & Careers.

A guide to Land-based Courses

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Teach UK

The rewards & challenges of a teaching career.

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Apprenticeships

the key to a great future.

The Network Interview Pixie Lott tells all!

Sam Bristowe Associate Editor

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‘Radiates joy.’ Entertainment Weekly

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During the year, you’ll meet up with your mentor a number of times to discuss where you are, where you’d like to be in your career and how you can get there. During these face-to-face meetings, your mentor will be able to guide and support you, It’s clear that Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) and suggesting routes you can take to develop yourself disabled groups are currently under-represented and your skills. As to exactly how the year will pan can’t really be any more specific than that, at senior levels in the UK broadcast industry. This out, weA5IFSF TIPVME CF EBODJOH JO UIF TUSFFUT 5IFSF IBT OFWFS CFFO BOZUIJOH MJLF UIJT relationship is very much an scheme aims to provide these diverse communities as each mentoring Ben Brantley, New York Times experience. with the support, encouragement and guidance individual Follow us 'SPN /PWFNCFS that all talented people need to reach the most 5JDLFUT GSPN b What about funding? senior roles in the industry.

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Those chosen Specifically, the programme’s been designed to specific for the scheme will need to ensure that they can focus on four areas: fund their own travel to meetings and to resource • Overcoming barriers to progress their own time. • Developing confidence • Enhancing skills • Looking at ways to take career, educational and professional development forward s the BBC takes over the Chair of the Cultural Diversity Network (CDN), applications are invited for the Senior Mentoring Scheme

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Set Personal Goals While some internships are very structured, others are not, so you need to spend some time before you start the internship setting goals that you want to accomplish.

Be Enthusiastic and have a Positive Attitude.

In just about every company, you will have to do some mundane jobs. Remember - you are starting at the bottom! Moaning about tasks you are given will get you nowhere fast. If you feel you have been asked to do something unreasonable - let your immediate supervisor know.

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he buzz word amongst graduates at the moment is Internships. Career advisers and employers have long touted the importance for university students to work one or more internships during their studying years. Especially in today’s competitive economic climate a successful internship could be the key to securing that all important first job after graduation.

So what are the vital points in making the most of your internship…

Do your Research Find out as much about the company you are working for - eg the people who run it, its history, long term goals etc. Be interested in the company you work for and do your Google search thoroughly before you start your internship.

Avoid the following…. Complaining, being rude, disrespecting co-workers, arriving late, tasking over long lunch breaks, leaving early, missing deadlines, facebooking your mates at any time in the office, wearing improper attire, joining in office politics.

Be Proactive. Don’t sit at your desk twiddling your thumbs or texting friends if you have nothing to do. Ask for work or suggest something you could do. Even if it’s just the photocopying or filing.

Network Build professional relationships with your co-workers and managers. Always leave on good terms. Offering to make the tea and coffee will still get you Brownie points.

Finally be Willing to Learn Don’t act like a know-it-all and be interested in all aspects of the business or company.

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hairdressers and mechanics, however that’s not entirely true.

Apprenticeships today are far more varied with fantastic career opportunities in a wide range of job roles including Creative and Digital Media, Recruitment Consultant, Marketing and Communications. There are some inspiring companies to work for - employers including Channel 4, McDonalds, BT, and National Grid Plc. The National Apprenticeship Awards are

an annual competition - the most prestigious event in the Apprenticeships calendar.

The Awards reward top Apprenticeship employers and apprentices within the workplace by giving recognition to all the hard work they have put into excelling in their chosen field and playing a leading part in putting Apprenticeships at the heart of their organisation. National Awards are to be held in London on 29 June 2011.

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the national voice of students

NUS LGBT - Alan Bailey &

Vicki Baars

The LGBT Campaign is the largest democratic movement of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans students in Europe and exists to defend and promote the rights of all LGBT students in the UK. Contributing to the cause of liberation for all LGBT people.

The campaign combats homophobia, biphobia and transphobia on campus and in wider society, and fight under-representation through empowerment and training of LGBT students.

During the first academic term the campaign holds Activist Training Days in every English region, Scotland and Wales, which anyone can attend.

The training days contain a variety of training sessions and workshops from how to run LGBT campaigns on campus, support LGBT societies, and how to get involved with the campaigns of NUS LGBT. Each summer they hold their annual conference, which is attended by over 300 LGBT delegates from unions all over the UK. This is where

the national committee and officers are elected and conference debates and votes on policy for the campaign for the coming year.

The current officers are Vicki Baars (women’s place) and Alan Bailey (open place). There are a number of campaigns that they are running this year from defending education against higher fees and cuts, politicising prides, challenging fascism and tackling the issues surrounding healthcare including the ongoing campaign to stop the lifetime ban on men who sleep with men from donating blood.

NUS Black – Kanja Sesay The Black Students’ Campaign is an autonomous part of NUS. This means that black students elect the national officer and committee and pass policy at the summer conference. This policy shapes the campaign’s work to ensure the black perspective is fully integrated into the fabric of all students’ unions and society.

Committee Role The role of the national black students’ committee is to ensure that the work done by

the national black students’ officer reaches out to all campuses around the country.

The committee has regional responsibilities to support and inform black students in their local areas and mobilise students to come to our conferences and participate in campaigns and events. The committee also holds the black students’ officer accountable, sets the priority campaigns and agrees any interim policy between conferences.

Committee members elected in caucus are expected to attend any relevant events and organise events to ensure specific issues are brought to the forefront e.g. issues affecting black women or further education students.

NUS Disabled – Rupy Kaur

Our full time officer and elected committee direct the work of our campaign. At our annual conference, we make decisions on issues affecting disabled students and set our work priorities for the year ahead.

How you can get involved In the first instance, you should always visit your local disabled

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students’ officer. They’ll tell you about local issues and campaigns as well as how you can help the national campaign.

You can also visit this site for details of our letter writing campaigns or take part in one of our features.

Why not set up your own disabled students’ group? For help and advice, contact us at disabled@nus.org.uk.

NUS Women – Olivia Bailey This year our lead campaign will focus on the impact of violence and objectification towards women students. In addition to this, we will be fighting for better rights for student parents and better representation for women in students’ unions. Here, on the Women’s Campaign page, you’ll find the latest downloads and news on our campaigns.

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The Further Education sector, including all our member colleges has experienced a rollercoaster ride during the past year. Many of us excited about our capital investment plans and the possible further development of excellent, industry leading specialist resources and facilities for our staff and students and the continuing increasing investment in further education and training. My how the climate can change in such a short period of time! Now the storm clouds are gathering and colleges facing a significant squeeze on future funding.

Other challenges we face include the implementation of ”MoG” and the introduction of a new Common Inspection Framework. One thing that has been consistent during this period is the excellence of the service Landex has provided to its members both in quality enhancement and development under Graham Patrick’s lead and in influencing key policymakers.

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The Landex Annual General Meeting and Autumn Conference was a prime example of how we work with and influence decision makers. David Willetts, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation Universities and Skills, Jim Fitzpatrick Minister of State for Food Farming and the Environment, Peter Lauener the new Chief Executive of the YPLA and Dr David Collins, Chief Executive of LSIS all addressed the conference and responded to probing and challenging questions.

I would like to thank our Chief Executive Vic Croxson and my fellow Board members for their tremendous work in leading Landex and for their willingness to commit so much time and effort into meetings with MP’s, Ministers and civil servants for the benefit of our Colleges and most importantly our learners and the industries we serve.

Meredydd David of Chair of Landex

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Have you ever thought of a career in one of the most diverse and rewarding sectors in the UK? Each of the 16 land-based and environmental industries offers you the chance to develop your skills in hands-on, technical and specialised areas where there are lots of opportunities for career progression.

Agriculture The agriculture industry has around 150,000 businesses – that’s 6% of all UK businesses – and 660,000 employees. Think livestock - dairy cows, cattle for beef, sheep for wool and lamb, pigs and poultry. Think crops – wheat, oats, peas, oilseed rape and grass for your livestock

Poultry (to produce eggs and chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese for meat) Other livestock such as deer, camelids, buffalo, ostrich Related agricultural contracting Livestock farms need a range of businesses to support them such as: Livestock services such as foot trimmers, sheep shearers and artificial inseminators Livestock feed companies that ensure livestock receive correct nutrients and energy Livestock breeding companies to breed the healthiest and best performing livestock Livestock consultancy services to help increase profitability of livestock enterprises

Did You Know?

Half the entire UK is covered by grass and grazing land. This is mainly permanent grassland which shows the importance of grazing livestock (mainly cattle and sheep) to English agriculture.

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Livestock

Farm animal vets

Different Types - Agricultural livestock farms can be split by types of livestock: Dairy (dairy cows produce milk, also used in processing e.g. cheese) Beef (cattle for meat) Sheep (for lamb, wool and milk) Pigs (for pork e.g. bacon)

There are over 40 different breeds of sheep in the UK following hundreds of years of selection. Breeds are often adapted to very specific environments and remain local to them.

In 2008, 11,376 million eggs were consumed in the UK. Around 75% of all eggs produced

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are sold retail as shell eggs with the remainder split between processing and manufacturing and wholesale and catering. FBS In 2008/09, UK national milk production was at its lowest level since the early 1970s. There has been no significant increase in average milk yield since 2005/06. This was combined with incomes from dairy farming reaching high levels, not witnessed in recent times. FBS The pig and poultry industries receive no direct producer support payments under the Common Agricultural Policy.

The UK livestock sector has been working in a number of ways to reduce methane emissions, resulting in a 17% fall since 1990.

In large part, this has been due to improvements in meat and milk production, NFU The facts 41% of people working in agriculture are 50 years or older 81% of workers in agriculture are male.

56% of the workforce is selfemployed (the national average 13%)

Crops

Arable Farms - Farms that grow crops are usually referred to as arable farms. Arable farms often grow more than one crop as part of a crop rotation to prevent the build up of pests and diseases.

There are also arable farms that keep livestock and there are 27,000 ‘mixed farms’ across the UK. The agricultural crops industry includes: Combinable grains - wheat, barley, oats used for bread, biscuits, animal feed Oil seeds - rape for use in cooking and bio diesel Beet - sugar beet, the roots processed for sugar, livestock feed Tubers - potatoes, mainly for human consumption, seed and livestock feed Legumes - peas, used for human

consumption and livestock feed Biofuel Crops - Miscanthus which can be burnt to produce heat and electricity Forage Crops - grass, forage maize, conserved for winter feeding of livestock.

Arable farms need a range of businesses to support them such as: Bee Keepers - Bees are vital to pollinate our crops. (Agronomy services advising on crop production and soil management) Crop Protection Companies, suppliers ensure crops are protected from pests and diseases Agricultural contracting such as ploughing, cultivating soil and spraying crop. Crop breeding companies, to breed disease resistant and the best performing crops. Crop consultancy services, to help increase profitability of crop and arable enterprises

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Campaign for Farmed Environment (CFE) was launched in November 2009. CFE aims to retain environmental benefits of set-aside (areas previously not cultivated for crops) by voluntary measures and has three themes of resource protection, farmland birds and wildlife. Over 6 million hectares of land is under active environmental management.

Did You Know?

Grassland is the UK’s most important crop by area covering just over half of the entire UK landmass - nearly three times as great as all other crops combined.

NFU Why Farming Matters Wheat is responsible for the daily production of 10 million loaves of bread.

Sugar beet growers in the UK supply on contract to a single processor (British Sugar Plc). The price of sugar beet is determined annually based on a pricing mechanism developed by independent agricultural consultants.

Currently the UK is 74% self sufficient in all indigenous type food and 60% self sufficient in all food. NFU Typical English loamy soil is teeming with life, containing 25 tonnes of micro-organisms per hectare – including 4 tonnes of earthworms, 10 tonnes of fungi, and 1 tonne of springtails, spiders, beetles and snails.

Herefordshire College of Technology Holme Lacy Campus At our Holme Lacy Campus we offer a wide range of courses, highly recognised by employers and universities alike. Courses include: Agriculture Agricultural Engineering Animal Care Apprenticeships Blacksmithing Fabrication and Welding Farriery Countryside and Environment Countryside Management Environmental Conservation Equine Floristry Forestry and Arboriculture Gamekeeping Horticulture Outdoor Education Sport Supported Learning

Call 0800 032 1986 or visit www.hct.ac.uk

The Facts The industry is dominated by small businesses with 26% having no staff and 97% employing less than ten.

There is an ageing workforce, 41% of people working in agriculture are 50 years or older with the average age of key decision makers on the farm being 55 or older. 81% of workers in agriculture are male. A high proportion (56%) of the workforce is self-employed (national average 13%).

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Animal Care

- Zoos and wildlife parks (including wildlife rehabilitation)

Animal care is worth £1 billion to the UK. It has

- Animal visitor attractions

13,000 businesses, 78,000 employees and lots

- Animal related public services (e.g. dog/animal

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animals and endangered species. For example,

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recycling ‘zoo poo’ and other waste materials

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Costly vet bills and routine veterinary expenses have become too much for some households.

The way everyone in the industry works has changed

This has led to a fall in welfare standards and a

following new laws on domestic and captive animals – the

rising number of elderly animals, particularly

Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Act Scotland.

horses, being sent to animal sanctuaries

It requires the workforce meet the responsibility for duty of care of animals and to promote to others, so our welfare

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standards remain something to be proud of.

47% of the UK’s population has a pet – there are 24 million pets in the UK Pet shops, boarding establishments, dog breeders -

and zoos all require licences to operate The UK pet food market was valued at just under £2 billion in 2008 Codes of practice for the welfare of dogs, cats, horses and privately kept non-human primates are available across the UK Over one-fifth of animal care employees began their career through voluntary work 71% of the workforce are women 86% of animal care businesses employ five people or less.

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Bridgwater College’s Cannington Centre offers a fantastic working environment for students of all ages wishing to pursue a career in Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside, Equine, Floristry, Horticulture, Landscape Design and Sports Turf Management.

Significant investment has been made in extensive teaching and learning resources that now include a 180-hectare commercial dairy farm, a brand new, purpose-built Animal Centre, a 9-hole, 18-tee golf course and an equestrian yard with indoor and outdoor ménages, all of which are run as commercial ventures. Another highlight is the historic Walled Gardens which have been lovingly restored to their former glory and extended to incorporate hundreds of tropical plant species within temperature-controlled glasshouses.

A range of land-based subjects are taught at all levels up to and including Honours Degrees, and one of the distinct advantages of studying at a College is the small, close-knit and highly supportive learning environment that encourages every student to achieve their full potential.

Flexible timetabling also allows students to work around job and family commitments and this includes part-time study as well as distance learning and modular options.

And at degree level, perhaps the best reason to study at your local college is a financial one – tuition fees are significantly lower than those charged by most universities, and you won’t incur all of the additional costs involved in moving away from home.

If you would like to find out more, visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk , call Course Enquiries on 01278 441234 or – better still – come to our Land-based Open Day on Saturday 29 January 2011 between 10am and 12.30pm.

Land-based degrees at bridgwater CoLLege Somerset’s Bridgwater College has full- and part-time places available on its university level Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside Management and Landscape Design courses.

With superb commercial farm, animal and equestrian facilities, plus historic Walled Gardens and temperaturecontrolled glasshouses, the scope for teaching and learning at the College’s Cannington Centre is unparalleled in the South West. Add experienced tutors and a highly supportive environment, and you have the ideal recipe for a new and successful career!

To find out more, including the dates of our 2011 Open days, accommodation options and the application process, visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk or call Course Enquiries on 01278 441234.

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Environmental conservations includes activities such as managing our landscapes, habitats, species and access to our countryside. It is all about protecting the UK’s natural environment.

It is not about profits but helps address some of our big challenges, such as climate change, and contributes to biodiversity and health and social inclusion.

Environmental conservation is a wide ranging industry that includes: Conservation of landscapes, habits and species together with management of public access Support for biodiversity Helping people to understand and enjoy the countryside.It overlaps with agriculture, fisheries management, game and wildlife and trees and timber.

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Environmental Conservation Facts Volunteers play a huge role in helping to make sure what needs to be done in conservation is done. There are approximately 200,000 volunteers in the industry 60% of the workforce is male 90% of the workforce is qualified at, or above, Level 2, with more than 75% qualified to degree level (compared to a UK average of 22%) Vocational qualifications are increasingly being valued by employers Field identification skills remain a critical skills gap in monitoring biodiversity and the impact of climate change. Heritage Lottery Fund initiatives, including training bursaries and Skills for the Future Projects, are helping to address industry skills shortages

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Take a fresh look at Bishop Burton College As well as delivering some of the best vocational education in the land-based sector, Bishop Burton College has recently completed a £25million programme of campus developments which include: • Large Learning Resource Centre and e-learning suite • Green traffic plan including increased parking and pedestrianised areas • Brand new Centre for Sport and Fitness • Olympic-standard indoor arena, two further outdoor surfaces, stabling for more than 100 horses and new Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation unit • New student accommodation • Floodlit all-weather sports-pitches • Outdoor animal management unit • New dairy, sheep and arable units

Recent projects: Beef Unit The 200ft x 100ft Beef Unit enables the College to finish a large proportion of their dairy bred Continental-cross calves.

This latest farm enterprise allows our learners greater opportunity to get involved in cattle showing and explore marketing opportunities with beef and pedigree animals. The versatility of the shed also enables the College to rear all of the dairy progeny on site. It is also hoped that a pedigree suckler herd will be established in due course.

Horticulture Unit This new building provides a fantastic training space for learners, it contains a large propagation area which will be fully networked with IT points to allow continual monitoring and recording of plant growth rates. There are also plans to involve learners in the production and maintenance of plants on behalf of the gardens staff at the College in the future.

The new Horticulture zone also contains a large amount of outside space in which to grow a wide variety of plants.

Kennels and Grooming Parlour Bishop Burton College prides itself on providing a range of excellent commercial services - all of which are used as teaching resources. The College is currently investing in a brand new kennels complex and grooming parlour which will provide commercial clients and students with some of the best facilities in the region.

Centre for Agricultural Innovation Following the launch of the Bishop Burton Centre for Agricultural Innovation, rural and allied businesses will benefit from cutting-edge research and a pool of industry expertise which will prepare them for the issues posed by climate change, population growth and increasing government legislation. The Centre has been established to draw together all strands of land-based research currently carried out by staff and students at the College. It is hoped that by establishing a Centre such as this, the results of valuable applied research can be used, built upon and promoted effectively to the betterment of agricultural and allied industries.

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Brinsbury Campus - Proud to be part of Chichester College

Want to work in a new field?

Our Brinsbury campus has all the right landbased courses you need for an exciting career in Agriculture, Animal Management, Blacksmithing, Conservation, Equine, Floristry or Horticulture.

In addition we offer courses in Hair and Beauty, Construction and Motor Vehicle. We also have a wide range of short courses and Saturday workshops throughout the year, plus excellent conference and wedding facilities for corporate or private hire.

For more information about our courses, please call: 01243) 786321 or visit: www.chichester.ac.uk

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Land-Based Courses in North East Wales

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These are exciting times for Deeside College, one of Wales’ leading Further Education colleges. Deeside College recently merged with the Welsh College of Horticulture and Coleg Llysfasi to become one of the largest Further Education establishments in Wales.

The creation of this dynamic college will serve the diverse needs of North East Wales and the particular needs of the land based sector.

The College’s land based provision, based at Northop College, Animal Care, Equine, Floristry, Horticulture and Land based Engineering and from Coleg Llysfasi, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Care and Forestry and Conservation offers an extensive range of full-time, part-time and work-based courses.

Students have access to excellent resources including the newly opened Learning Resource Centre, Floristry Studios and Rare Breeds Centre. The facilities are set to improve even further with the new Animal Care Unit which is due to open in May 2011.

Vivienne Martin, Director of Land-based Studies said “We have excellent links with industry, ensuring that our courses provide students with the best skills and training for their future employment. We ensure an excellent learning experiences and the support of dedicated industry professionals”

Agriculture Animal Care Amaethyddiaeth Gofal Anifeiliaid Forestry and Conservation Equine Studies Coedwigaeth a Chadwraeth Astudiaethau Ceffylau Countryside Management Floristry Rheolaeth Cefn Gwlad Blodeuwriaeth Agricultural Engineering Horticulture Peirianneg Amaethyddol Garddwriaeth Animal Care Land-Based Machinery Gofal Anifeiliaid Peirianneg Tir-Seiliedig Northop College and Coleg Llysfasi are part of Deeside College.

Mae Coleg Llaneurgain a Choleg Llysfasi yn rhan o Goleg Glannau Dyfrdwy For more information or to request a prospectus, please contact: Am fwy o wybodaeth neu i wneud cais am brosbectws cysylltwch â: Northop College, Holywell Road, Northop, CH7 6AA

Coleg Llysfasi, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2LB

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Equine The equine industry includes anything and everything to do with horses, ponies and donkeys. There are more than 19,000 horse businesses, 41,200 employees and lots of volunteers. Equine businesses include riding schools, livery yards, competition yards, trekking centres, breeders, trainers, welfare charities and freelance services.

Equine businesses include: - Riding schools - Livery yards - Training yards - Breeding services - Equine welfare charities - Trekking - Breaking/ schooling - Competition yards - Horse sales Equine Facts Over £4 billion is spent on equestrianism every year720,000 people own horses in the UK Over half of equine businesses employ less than 5 members of staff It costs as much to buy a horse as it does to www.thenetworkuk.org

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keep it for a year The industry is dominated by women - about 70% of total employment In 2008, over 341,700 people participated in equestrianism every week In 2008 £3.4 billion was generated through horse racing.

Equestrianism is one of Great Britain’s top five Olympic and Paralympic Sports, and one of the few sports where men and women compete on equal terms.

The National Equine Database, launched in 2008, is a database of all horses that anyone can access online.

The way everyone in the industry works has changed following new laws on domestic and captive animals – the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Act Scotland. It demands the workforce to keep up-to-date with legislation so our welfare standards remain something to be proud of.

Did You Know?

Racing is the country’s second biggest sports after football.

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Farriery Today to become a farrier you must qualify with the Register of Farriers by completing training and experience approved by the Farriers Registration Council. This course is an Advanced Apprenticeship in Farriery and lasts four years.

(Link to careers page for detail on training) There are 2,683 registered farriers and 451 Farrier job tasks include: apprentices in the UK according to the 2010 the • Checking the horse’s leg, foot and hoof.

• Cutting away excess hoof growth to make Farriers Registration Council Most farriers are self-employed. sure the horse is balanced correctly.

• Choosing the most appropriate shoe for the Typical clients include private horse owners, racehorse yards, riding stables and competition type of horse yards • Fitting and adjusting the shoe Farriery is the ancient and highly skilled craft of making and fitting horseshoes. It demands the skills to handle horses and identify health and fitness problems. All farriers must be registered and today there are 2683 in the UK.

A farrier must: • Know about the anatomy and care of horses.

• Understand the properties of metal and have practical metalworking skills.

• Have the stamina and strength to cope with the physical demands of the job.

Have a genuine interest in horses, their care and behaviour .

Did You Know?

Farriery is any work involving fitting horseshoes or preparing an animal’s foot for a horseshoe.

It is an ancient craft, dating back to the times of the Roman Empire.

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Exciting New Biology Degree at the University of Lincoln  Are you interested in meeting the challenges of the 21st century armed with the skills and knowledge to address some of the world’s most pressing problems?  Are you keen to communicate the excitement and importance of biology to others?  Are you ready to ask questions and push the boundaries of knowledge with your own thoughts and discoveries?

This modern degree in Biology, new for 2011, builds on the University of Lincoln’s strengths in human biology, animal science and behaviour, ecology, agriculture, food science, and the bio-veterinary, biomedical and forensic sciences, with an emphasis on whole organism biology.

The course has an emphasis on practical work, with students conducting their own research projects alongside practising researchers. They will have access to opportunities for overseas field work and work placements, and be able to utilise dedicated facilities across two campuses: the University’s historic Riseholme campus on the outskirts of the city and the modern Brayford site.

Director of Teaching and Learning for the faculty of Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences, Dr Libby John, said: “Biology is undoubtedly one of the most fast-moving and important disciplines of the 21st century. Well-trained biologists will be at the forefront of providing solutions to some of society’s most serious problems, such as providing a sustainable food supply for the world’s population.

“We are looking for highly motivated applicants who aspire to make a difference in their careers, whether in their local community or on the global stage.”

Students will study the fundamental principles of modern biology including cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, evolution, genetics, animal behaviour, biodiversity and conservation, ecology and physiology in their first and second years, with a range of specialist options in the final year. They will also develop a range of career-relevant skills including scientific communication, research methods, statistics and data management, and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base.

Dean for Science, Technology and Engineering, Prof. Andrew Hunter, said: “The University has some key strengths in Science, including a world-leading research group in animal science and behaviour, and superb laboratories where students get regular hands-on experience with state-of-the-art facilities. This new course provides a broad-based education in Biology that will give students excellent career prospects and a fantastic educational experience.”

For more information about the programme visit: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/dbs/_courses/undergraduate/biology/default.asp

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Riseholme Campus ■ 915ha estate 3 miles outside Lincoln ■ Specialising in Agriculture, Land-based technology, Equine, Animal, Horticulture and Arboriculture ■ Further Education courses and Apprenticeships ■ Foundation degrees, BScs and postgraduate courses ■ Wide range of short courses

Holbeach Campus ■ National Centre for Food Manufacturing ■ The latest cutting edge technology in food manufacture, robotics, automation and engineering ■ Further Education courses and Apprenticeships ■ Foundation Degrees, BScs and postgraduate courses ■ Wide range of short courses

For details of open days visit www.lincoln.ac.uk/opendays Tel: 01522 886644

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Fisheries Management

The fisheries management industry includes everything to do with the care and upkeep of fish and their environments. Angling is one of the UK’s biggest participation sports and the total number of course, game and sea anglers generates an annual expenditure of £3.3 billion and 12,250 fulltime jobs.

The industry employs the full spectrum of roles from research biologists to manual workers.

Fisheries Management Facts There are approximately 700 businesses in the industry within the UK. Of these businesses, 86% employ 5 people or less Around 3,200 people are employed in the industry 37% of the workforce are adults between 36-45 years of age.

The fisheries management industry currently includes: Government-funded fisheries research 87% of the full-time workforce are male Privately funded research (Fishery Trusts), The industry is undergoing rapid change, resulting Commercial trout fisheries, District Salmon Boards in an urgent need for highly skilled staff.

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Valentine’s Day, birthdays, weddings – we think flowers.

An important part of many special occasions, it’s no wonder the floristry industry, with 8,400 businesses, contributes £1.5 million to the UK. Think floral design, creation, retail, wholesale, delivery.

Floristry is about designing, creating, retailing and delivering imaginative floral displays. But it is also about the wholesale buying of flowers, sundries and associated products.

The industry is generally made up of small business but many of these are linked together by organisations such as Interflora, Teleflorist or Flowergram.

More Than Creativity Typical tasks include: Floral design and creation (including shop and window dressing), Customer care and retail, Sourcing suppliers and products, Understanding floral seasons, Developing new and reacting to current floral trends.

Business, leadership and employment management Marketing IT. Floristry Facts • 94% of businesses employ less than 10 people.

• The industry employs around 17,000 people.

• 23% of florists are under 25 years of age.

• Men make up 9% of employment.

Working with Flowers It’s a great time to be working in horticulture and floriculture, and there are lots of opportunities at all skill levels.

Everyone wants to train in turf maintenance so they can mow the pitch at Old Trafford or the fairways of the Belfry! If you are looking for something with a little less competition, try another sector of the industry; you might get to travel the world, work in beautiful places, or at least work with beautiful products.

Here’s some ideas for what you could do, even without getting your hands too dirty! : • Parks and Gardens – plant up those beautiful roundabouts and hanging baskets in your town • Import/Export – trade product globally to meet challenging targets • Floristry – get creative and use your head for business too Please see www.flowers.org.uk for more details

Did You Know?

There are approximately 8,400 businesses in the floristry industry within the UK

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The game and wildlife industry includes everything to do with the management of upland, lowland, woodland and wetland game and wildlife species, including partridge, grouse, pheasant and deer.

The industry supports tourism and recreation and employs 2.8% of the land-based and environmental sector’s total workforce.

Businesses in game and wildlife management include: Sporting estates, Game rearing, Factoring of estates, Shooting agents, Suppliers of feed and rearing equipment.

The largest number of people working in game and wildlife management can be found in Scotland, South East, South West and East of England.

The largest occupations in game and wildlife management are beaters who are employed on a seasonal and part-time basis or work on a voluntary basis.

Gamekeepers hold the largest number of permanent jobs in game and wildlife management.

Our research estimates that for every one employed person in the game and wildlife industry there are ten people working as volunteers.

Did You Know?

There are 15,900 businesses, 31,000 employees and a large number of volunteers working within the game & wildlife industry

AT OUR WALFORD CAMPUS WE OFFER FULL-TIME COURSES AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN: • AGRICULTURE • AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING • ANIMAL CARE • COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT* • ENGINEERING* • EQUINE • FLORISTRY

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Superb Study Opportunities for 2011/12 Moulton College aims to produce students who are work ready by combining first class Higher or Further Education courses with vocational skills development.

Further Education –

for school leavers and those wishing to improve their career prospects: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Agriculture Animal Welfare & Management Arboriculture Building Studies Construction Services Countryside Management Equestrian Studies Floristry Furniture Studies General Education Horticulture Interior Design Sports Studies

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The college boasts exceptional practical

Qualifications: HNC, HND, FdSc, FdA, BA, BSc, MA, MSc

pool, spa and solarium; garden centre, plant nursery, pet shop and florist; veterinary practices and fully equipped small animal therapy centre; state of the art sports complex with playing arenas, gyms, climbing wall and a variety of artificial and grass sports floodlit pitches.

for those who have completed facilities including well-equipped dairy unit; equestrian unit; an NVQ 3, Diploma or ‘A’ levels: workshops; equine therapy centre with hydrotherapy

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Agriculture Animal Welfare Applied Animal Studies Arboriculture Conservation & Wildlife Management Construction Management Construction Services Equestrian Studies Horticulture Interior Design Sports Performance & Management Sports Therapy

Also available in most subjects, a one year progression honours degree course for students who already hold an HND or Foundation Degree.

En-suite residential places available.

Subsidised transport available from many areas.

For more information, please contact Student Services on: Tel: 01604 491131 Fax: 01604 491127 Email: enquiries@moulton.ac.uk Web: www.moulton.ac.uk Moulton College, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7RR

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AGRICULTURE * ANIMAL WELFARE * ABORICULTURE * BUILDING STUDIES *CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT * CONSTRUCTION SERVICES *COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT EQUESTRIAN STUDIES * FLORISTRY * FURNITURE STUDIES * GENERAL EDUCATION * HORTICULTURE *INTERIOR DESIGN * SPORTS PERFORMANCE & MANAGEMENT * SPORTS THERAPY Moulton College has an unrivalled reputation for excellence in training for the Land Based, Construction and Furniture industries offering Further and Higher education courses and Part-time courses in ‘world-class’ facilities.

The College offers a unique opportunity to study in a 500 hectare beautiful rural environment, to complete an academic qualification and, whilst doing so, obtain the essential practical experience that places our students at the ‘head of the queue’ when seeking employment.

Whatever your prior achievement, we offer a course that will allow you to study at a level that matches your individual needs. In each subject area, structured progression routes will then allow you progress to honours degree level and beyond, or to step off the ladder at any point and move straight into employment.

The unique aspect of Moulton’s courses is the high emphasis placed upon work experience, both with local employers and in the College’s own commercial enterprises. Great significance is also placed upon the development of key skills, including literacy and numeracy; together with additional qualifications many of which are legislative and are regarded as ‘licences to practice’ for some occupations.

We are aware that many students leave College or University with substantial debt, and consequently we structure our courses to allow students to take part- time employment whilst studying. We also provide access to a wide range of bursaries and other awards. An extensive subsidised transport network from most parts of Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties, coupled with modern en-suite residential accommodation, makes our courses accessible on either a residential or daily basis.

The College continues with its programme of development and major projects underway include a new Student Social and Welfare Centre opening in September 2011 and a Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre which includes a swimming pool, specialist treatment areas and therapy suites opening in October 2011.

Selecting from the range of universities, colleges and courses of study available is not an easy matter. We will help you to make those choices and hope that you will want to visit the College and see the wide range of opportunities on offer. The staff will be pleased to explain the courses to you in more detail and to answer any questions that you may have.

The success achieved by our students continues to be impressive, and we hope that you will want to share in that success by continuing your education at Moulton College.

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‘No plants, no planet’ – horticulture, landscaping and sports turf is not a ‘nice to have’ industry. It plays a crucial role in the design, construction, management and maintenance of the UK, employing around 172,000 people.

Think landscaping, sports, golf, botanical gardens, parks - and that’s just the beginning.

Commercial grounds & Public parks and green spaces.

Horticulture, Landscaping and Sports Turf – The Facts There are around 16,650 landscape contractor companies, but this does not take into account the parks and open spaces (both public and private), the historic and botanic parks and sports turf facilities A diverse industry (sometimes 81% of business employ fewer described as amenity horticulture) than 10 people horticulture, landscaping and 60% of the workforce at over sports turf includes: Hard, soft the age of 40 (36% over 50) and interior landscaping, Sports 88% of horticulture, landscaping turf and golf greenkeeping, and sports turf are men.

Private heritage and botanic gardens

Are you leaving school or college and unsure what to do next?

We offer full and part-time courses for exciting outdoor careers: ● ●

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As one of the largest land-based colleges in the UK, Hartpury College has a growing reputation for excellence in the areas of sport, equine, animal care, veterinary nursing, agriculture and land-based studies.

Hartpury is one of the few specialist educational providers to be graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and was also awarded ‘Beacon Status’ by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) in December 2010.

Hartpury is set in a beautiful 360 hectare estate in the heart of Gloucestershire and offers a wide range of courses from foundation right through to masters degrees.

“Outcomes for learners are outstanding” “Success and attendance rates are high” “Excellent opportunities to gain additional qualifications” Ofsted inspection 2009

Significant investment has been made in the campus providing top quality teaching and sporting facilities including extensive grounds and access to conservation woodland areas around the Get ahead in a land-based career with and Hartpury College college. Home Farm includes pig, sheep and dairy cow units, Home Farm Shoot, Trout Lake and CLAAS workshop.

The Hartpury cross decisions. country courses to FEI 3*, three outdoor Deciding your next step after school isArena one ofComplex your mosthas important Hartpury up College offers a and three indoor arenas, including therural international The Equine Therapy modern unique opportunity to study in a beautiful location in arena.

Gloucestershire and can provideCentre you withboasts the skills, therapy equipment and treadmills Animal confidence and qualifications needed toand turnHartpury’s your ambitions intoCare reality.Centre provides an animal hospital, grooming parlour and hydrotherapy facilities. The Sports Academy Centre includes fitness suite, sports We a wide range full time courses in: hall,offer rehabilitation and of physiotherapy suites.

Agriculture Equine Studies Management (Game) Along with the superb facilities there are plenty of opportunities toCountryside relax at Hartpury.

Modern on-site Farm Mechanisation Studies Animal Care accommodation provides comfortableLand-based living for residential students and there are plenty of activities Veterinary Nursing Outdoor Adventure Uniformed Public Services

and events organised by the student union and youth workers, enabling students to make new friends

andprovide have fun.

With plenty of places eat and drink on site there little chance of going hungry!

We a wide range of bursaries andtoscholarships to ensure that if youisqualify for a place you will not be deterred by financial concerns.

Hartpury recognises the importance of the ‘student experience’ and works hard to ensure that students

Hartpury College, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE

have every opportunity to Faculty develop alsoofcreating safe, welcoming place to study Hartpury is also an Associate of academically, the University ofwhile the West England,aoffering degrees and programmes in the areas of Veterinary Nursing, Agriculture, Equine and Sport. andmasters gain valuable life skills.

01452 702345 enquire@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpury.ac.uk

Come and seeonHartpury first-hand at one of our Course may Information experience Depending personal circumstances, students be ableMornings to applyorfor financial assistance to life on campus one of our time two day residentialHartpury courses. Further information can beoffound support them on during their at college. provides a wide range generous scholarships and on the website www.hartpury.ac.uk

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“Outcomes for learners are outstanding”

Get ahead in a land-based career with Hartpury College

“Success and attendance rates are high”

Deciding your next step after school is one of your most important decisions. Hartpury College offers a unique opportunity to study in a beautiful rural location in Gloucestershire and can provide you with the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to turn your ambitions into reality.

“Excellent opportunities to gain additional qualifications” Ofsted inspection 2009

We offer a wide range of full time courses in: Agriculture Farm Mechanisation Veterinary Nursing

Equine Studies Land-based Studies Outdoor Adventure

Countryside Management (Game) Animal Care Uniformed Public Services

We provide a wide range of bursaries and scholarships to ensure that if you qualify for a place you will not be deterred by financial concerns.

Hartpury College, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE

Hartpury is also an Associate Faculty of the University of the West of England, offering degrees and masters programmes in the areas of Veterinary Nursing, Agriculture, Equine and Sport.

01452 702345 enquire@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpury.ac.uk

Come and see Hartpury first-hand at one of our Course Information Mornings or experience life on campus on one of our two day residential courses. Further information can be found on the website www.hartpury.ac.uk

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Land-based Engineering The land-based engineering industry is worth £4 billion a year. It has 3,350 businesses and 22,850 employees. Think dealerships, manufacturers, ground care, forestry and garden machinery dealers and manufacturers.

Businesses in land-based engineering work with: • Agricultural machinery (including tractors, combine harvesters, sprayers) • Groundcare machinery (including garden, sports turf and local grounds maintenance machinery also known as ‘outdoor power equipment) • Forestry machinery (including chainsaws and chippers) • Fixed machinery (including grain/crop processing and milking equipment) • Construction machinery (including lift trucks and mini diggers) Land-based Engineering Facts 80% of businesses employ less than 10 people The average age of the workforce is over 40 80% of the workforce are full-time Women account for less that 1% of the workforce

with can be anything from half a horsepower to over 1000hp The level of technology used in the industry (e.g. GPS and telemetry) is very similar to that used in Formula One. Competing manufacturers are so keen to establish a stable workforce that they are working together to improve the situation.

Technology is moving fast so regular training is needed to stay in tune with the latest systems.

Production Horticulture The production horticulture industry consists of 7,700 businesses, with 95,000 people and is worth an estimated £3 billion. The industry splits into the distinct areas of ornamental plant, flower and tree production (including retail nursery outlets) and food production, also included are fruit, vegetable, salad, herb and potato production.

Production horticulture is all about the large-scale production of plants, fruits and vegetables, which are sold either to be eaten as food or as ornamental plants for gardening

The machinery and equipment worked

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Production Horticulture Facts Businesses in production horticulture work with and supply: Fruit, Vegetables, Glasshouse crops, Flowers and bulbs, Nursery stock, Tree production & Mushrooms.

Advanced technology means that production horticulture businesses can supply food all year long.

Pests to food can be controlled biologically. Good insects are brought into greenhouses to kill the bad insects. Climate change is likely to bring new challenges to food security.

Learn More about Land-Based Engineers Engineers in the land-based sector design and develop new equipment and technology in industries such as agriculture and horticulture.

Engineers in this sector may choose to specialise in areas such as:

The environment - working on land reclamation and the creation of habitats.

Manufacturing - designing and developing new products, such as tractors, combine harvesters, ploughs and sprayers, as well as forestry, horticultural, groundcare and amenity equipment.

Engineers in this sector usually work a standard fulltime week, although this can vary depending on seasonal demands, deadlines and whether or not they are on call. The working environment can vary between working indoors and outdoors on field work, visiting farms and other facilities. Working with agricultural, forestry and horticultural equipment can be hazardous and engineers may need to wear protective clothing, high-visibility vests and hard hats.

Field engineering developing new equipment to deal with problems relating to soil erosion, irrigation and drainage, and to protect and manage crops.

Service engineering training operators and installing and maintaining machinery.

Environmental control designing electronic systems to control the conditions inside buildings that are used to house livestock or to store crops

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Land-based engineers complete a period of initial professional development when they start work. Large employers may offer structured training schemes, allowing entrants to gain experience in different departments.

Through the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE), professional land-based engineers with the required experience and qualifications can register with the Engineering Council UK at one of three levels.

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Trees

Timber

Made up of forestry, arboriculture, harvesting and timber processing businesses, trees and timber industry contributes more than £286 million to the UK economy. It employs an estimated 22,452 people through 3,920 businesses.

Although the trees and timber industry contributes £4.3 billion to the Gross National Product, the UK is one of the largest net importers of forest products, alongside China, the USA and Japan.

The trees and timber workforce includes: Tree surgeons, Timber harvesting contractors, Tree establishment contractors, Social forestry groups, Local authority tree or woodland officers, Forestry work for the forestry commission and on private estates.

Forestry will play an increasingly important role in combating climate change, for example by carbon ‘lock up’ and from the production of wood fuel. The industry will also be important in terms of protection of the environment and providing opportunities for recreation.

Trees and Timber Facts

A mature beech tree (100years old), 20metres high with a crown of 12 metre diameter will have in the region of 600,000 leaves. On a sunny day it will convert 18kg (9,400 litres) of carbon dioxide, producing 13kg of oxygen; comparable to the needs of 10 people. To replace such a tree would need 2000 young trees if each had a canopy volume of 1m3.

• 44% of the industry workforce is self employed, the national average is 13%.

• 20% of the workforce are women.

• 53% of the workforce is over the age of 40, only 11% are the age of 25.

• 93% of businesses employ less than 10 staff.

About 75% of the UK population (aged 16 or over) will visit a woodland at some point during the year.

Did You Know?

Woodland accounts for approximately 12% (some 2,800,000 hectares) of land area in the UK. This compares to 28% in France, 32% in Germany and 74% in Finland

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Derby College Broomfield Hall Derby College’s land-based curriculum centres around Broomfield Hall represents the best of all worlds - the latest learning facilities in a rural setting, easily accessible from the city centre and surrounding market towns with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Broomfield Hall offers a range of specialist practical courses in land-based studies covering everything from agriculture, horticulture and floristry to conservation and animal care. The only education provider of its kind in Derbyshire, Broomfield Hall now attracts students from across the county.

Its farms and extensive working estate cover almost 450 acres - an outdoor classroom where students can gain hands-on skills. Ancient woodlands, landscaped and walled gardens, extensive greenhouses, animal care units, an equine centre and engineering workshops complement the general teaching facilities.

The campus also features a well-stocked library IT facilities including a new classroom facilities which all have wifi access and a new Food Hub which, along with the campus’ plant centre – provides students with opportunities to learn valuable retailing skills at its farm shop and café.

The College’s pre-school day nursery and holiday club has also be relocated to a purpose-built centre at Broomfield Hall – establishing the county’s first Forest School status facility which is based on a Scandinavian model of outdoor-based activities for children in its care.

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Veterinary Activities

on the Veterinary Nursing Profession: 44% of the industry workforce is self employed – the national average is 13% 20% of the workforce are women

Veterinary activities play a vital role in the

53% of the workforce is over the age of

promotion of animal health and welfare;

40, only 11% are the age of 25

veterinary surgeons, veterinary practices,

93% of businesses employ less than 10

veterinary nurses, support staff and those

staff

working in a paraprofessional role such as equine dental technicians and equine

In 2010, there are 9,020 qualified

barefoot care.

veterinary nurses in the UK - 7,162 RVNs and 1,858 Listed VNs

Veterinary activities relates to those

RVNs have to complete an average of

working in the veterinary practice team

45 hours of continuing professional

from veterinary surgeons and veterinary

development (CPD) over a three-year

nurses to auxiliary personnel. Wider

period

Did You Know?

In 2010 there was 4,821 veterinary practices registered on the RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises, Of those, 1,642 are veterinary nursing training practices

animal health and

Only Listed nurses are entitled to use the

welfare roles covered

post-nominal letters ‘VN’

by paraprofessionals

There is a National Veterinary Nursing

are also included.

Week, first held in 2005 which is all

Veterinary nursing

about promoting the importance of

remains an

VN as a profession and its role in the

important part of

improvement of animal welfare.

this work but from

The way everyone in the industry works

now on our focus

has changed following new laws on

will widen to all veterinary activities. So

domestic and captive animals – the

while our research is being updated,

Animal Welfare Act and the Animal

view more about veterinary nursing and

Welfare Act Scotland. It requires all those

paraprofessionals.

working in veterinary activities to have a duty of care of animals and to promote

Veterinary Activities Facts

to others, so our welfare standards

Research shows the following statistics

remain something to be proud of.

• 88% of equine dental technicians are self-employed and two-thirds have made a career change to re-train for this role • 73% of those working in equine barefoot care are self-employed with a range of job titles used – the most common are equine podiatrist and hoofcare practitioner.

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Plumpton College

A Specialist Landbased College

Courses from School through to Degree level.

Centres also at Netherfield, Flimwell, Robertsbridge and Brighton

Agriculture - Agricultural Machinery - Animal Management - Countryside & Environment Equine Studies - Floristry - Forestry & Arboriculture - Game Management - Garden Design. Horticulture Metalsmithing & Silversmithing - Outdoor Education - Public Services - Rural Business Management - Sport - Sports Turf - Veterinary Nursing - Wine Business - Wine Production.

Plumpton College is located at the foot of the South Downs, close to Lewes, nine miles from Brighton and an hour from London, with major transport routes within easy reach, situated in the heart of a beautiful and idyllic two thousand acre estate.

The college provides a perfect study environment, with excellent practical and demonstration facilities for students across a very wide range of land-based courses.

The extensive and successful range provides courses for school based 14 to 16-year-olds , programmes for 16 to 19-yearolds , a range of degree level subjects and diverse courses for employers and adults. Higher Education is provided in

• • •

Apprenticeships.

Course taster days for school students.

Employer training.

partnership with the University of Brighton.

Substantial investment has taken place in recent years to provide buildings to accommodate the College’s recent expansion. New buildings include libraries, classrooms, machinery centre, residential accommodation, animal care, veterinary nursing and equine facilities. The college prides itself on the extra pastoral and academic support that it provides for all students.

The Sussex Rural Business Centre continues to provide a range of bespoke Business Training courses for employers and employees from across Sussex.

Plumpton College East Sussex BN7 3AE 01273 890454.

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Veterinary Nursing Listed and Registered veterinary nurses (VN/RVNs) work alongside veterinary surgeons to provide a high standard of care for animals.

VNs are trained to a high level and provide skilled supportive care for sick animals as well as undertaking minor surgery, monitoring during anaesthesia, medical treatments and diagnostic tests under veterinary direction. They also play an important role in the education of owners on good standards of animal care and welfare.

There are opportunities to train either as a small animal veterinary nurse or as an equine veterinary nurse. Small animal nurses work mainly with cats and dogs as well as smaller pets, such as guinea pigs and hamsters and more exotic animals like snakes and tortoises. Equine nurses mainly work in specialised practices that look after horses.

The role will vary depending on the veterinary practice but usually includes: • Providing specialised nursing care to inpatients • Collecting and analysing laboratory samples • Administering medication, via a number of routes including giving injections • Pre and post operative care of surgical patients • Monitoring anaesthesia and assisting as part of the surgical team • Undertaking nurse clinics and providing advice to clients • Taking x-rays and assisting with other diagnostic imaging techniques such as using ultrasound imaging In some practices veterinary nurses are also involved in managing the reception area as well as other administrative roles such as preparing staff rotas, overseeing stocks of drugs.

Training as a veterinary nurse may take place in the workplace where the student nurse spends a minimum of two years undertaking a number of assessments. Alternatively full time foundation or

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honours degree programmes are available, entry requirements will vary depending on the degree.

Student Veterinary Nurses enrol with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and on qualification enter the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses.

Entry requirements for students are a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above which MUST include Mathematics, English Language, and a Science subject. Alternately an ‘Animal Nursing Assistant’ (ANA) or ‘Veterinary Care Assistant’ (VCA) qualification (with Functional Skills Level 2 in Application of Number & Communication) are accepted.

takes time, hard work and commitment – but those willing to put in the effort will be rewarded with a career offering variety, interest and daily contact with animals and their owners.

Qualifications of a comparable or higher standard may be accepted, these will be checked on initial enrolment with the RCVS.

For further information on a career in veterinary nursing please visit The British Veterinary Nursing Association website.

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Yeo Valley

Boyz

From The Somerset Hills To You-Tube Phenomenon, Yeo Valley MD Talks about the companies fresh look

Y

eo Valley has long been a company known for supporting sustainable British Farming and they recently burst onto our screens showing a rejuvenated look by featuring young farmers rapping a catchy tune about the agriculture industry helping to make this farming company a household name whilst reaching a more diverse audience.

They video became a You-Tube phenomenon as the foursome rapped about those life treasures that really matter to them and this wasn’t the usual fast cars and girls in the Hollywood Hills but was in fact a tractors amongst the farmland animals in the Somerset Hills.

The song by the ‘Yeo Valley Boyz’ managed to reach over one and half million views online doing wonders for the family-run Cornish business.

Managing Director, Tim Mead, spoke about the impact of the advert for the company and the importance for the younger generation to get involved in land based careers.

Were you expecting such an overwhelming response to your latest advert?

We have been absolutely blown away by the success of the advert and the support it received from the public.

We always had high ambitions for the ad as we truly felt we had achieved something innovative with standout appeal. However, I don’t think anyone could have predicted the overwhelming reaction it received. We were the top trending topic on Twitter the night the ad launched (out performing X Factor) and secured the “most viewed” status on Facebook and YouTube. Our own YouTube (www.youtube/yeotube) site attracted a huge number of views (over 1.6 million hits of the 2 minute ad) and helped get our message out there on a global level!

Farming is often associated to the older generation but the clip really modernizes the current image.

Was that to entice young people to start up in land based careers?

Our mission was to make organic dairy accessible to everyone and re-position British farming as progressive, modern and relevant. We wanted our advert to challenge what people might expect from the farming industry and are delighted that it has been successful in reaching out to younger people and encouraging them to re-think their perceptions of farming.

We recently won an award for innovation at the annual Food and Farming Awards in recognition of our achievements in promoting British agriculture which something we are hugely proud of.

What would you say to young people looking to pursue land-based careers?

It can be a great career! Supporting British Agriculture is something I am passionate about and for it to continue we need to attract young people to the industry.

As a young person did you do land based studies and careers?

Yeo Valley is my family business so I grew up on the farm and was involved from a very young age however I went on to study accountancy before coming back to the farm following my fathers death to take over the running of the business.

Has giving the farming environment a refreshed image helped sales for Yeo Valley?

Almost half a million more households in the UK bought our products in the 12 weeks to 25 December than in the previous period (Nielsen). This is fantastic for us and whilst of course the advert cannot account for all of this growth,

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a great deal comes down to the quality and choice of products we offer, we cannot deny that it will have played a role in promoting our products to a wider audience.

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It is so important that children understand where our energy and food comes from and be given the opportunity to see the countryside.

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How is the future for organic farming and foods?

There is always a role for organic and I believe it to be the common sense approach to farming to work in harmony with the land. The task is to make organic products the preferred, mainstream choice for consumers as, when oil based agriculture runs out of oil, we need to be prepared!

What are the pros and cons of working within land based careers?

Pro – doing a real job that matters.

Con – Real jobs mean hard work.

What are the main areas of growth within organic farming?

Organic Dairy has been the best performing sector in the last three years.

What do you think are practical ways for us to help protect and conserve our environment for future generations?

Challenge the norm; resist having agriculture taken over by big businesses who want to sell us stuff just to make a profit for themselves.

handful of organically-certified gardens in the UK. There seems to be a movement of people taking greater care for the environment however still so much needs to be done and we are happy to play our part in raising awareness and doing our bit as guardians of the countryside.

How would you encourage young people from urban environments to engage with countryside and farming?

It is so important that children understand where our energy and food comes from and be given the opportunity to see the countryside. We frequently welcome school children to our Sustainable Education Centre. This centre gives them the opportunity to learn about sustainable and renewable energies. It also runs teacher focused workshops and training to support them in educating children about the environment. So arrange to visit and experience the real thing!

There were talks of the rap getting Christmas Number One. Were you secretly hoping for this?

Christmas number 1 would of course have been a dream come true but was never what we set out to achieve. The track was never intended to be released as a single and was only done so in response to calls from its supports. It was fantastic to see it climb the charts (reaching number 17 in the UK R’n’B chart and number 32 in overall iTunes chart) but, yes, once talked about, we were always hoping.

It is an addictive song but with a good message. Has everyone in the company been left reciting the rap?

It has become a bit of a company theme tune yes, but what has really been great is to hear how it has been received by the general public. Its chart and Yeotube success has been incredible and many people are actually doing their own versions of the ad!

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To Tweet Or Not To Tweet Social Networking Pros & Cons In Business & Employment

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ocial Networking holds many pros and cons when it comes to finding a job or sustaining a job and this can be through meeting the right people, finding the right job and getting that all important foot in the door, but if not used with care that very same foot can trip you up and have your boss kicking you out of the very same door you came through before you can say “add me on Facebook.”

The argument lies and continues to whirl its way through the World Wide Web as forums and business’ decide to let the likes of Facebook and Twitter help them reach global recognition or will it in fact hinder its staffs performance on work time.

Its not only business it can affect positively as well as negatively but also you, the employee, or in some cases prospective employee.

It is not unheard of that people have lost their dream jobs due to some highly compromising images and quotations that may feature on their once ‘social’ network and now manages to pop in the office network as quick as cattle appears in Farmville.

An interviewee may now be subject to their prospective employer looking at their personal pages minutes after the once viewed stern and proper self walked out of the HR office with their held high.

Once bagging the job, you can now say goodbye to “pulling a sick day” as all hopes of a private life are now diminished and your colleaguescome-”friends” inform your boss that you just updated your location to your local public house.

The new revolution isn’t completely negative though and

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in many ways it can definitely help the likes of freelancers, small businesses, artists, charities and associations and alike, help raise awareness and spread their word amongst the ever growing online community.

1. Following a successful interview

This is particularly important in the current financial environment as the world battles on with the recession and many companies rarely having enough budgets to even ‘poke’ at the advertising option, therefore social networks became the stand-out option being the free porthole to connecting to billions of people across the web savvy globe.

utility of a fatty paycheck against

On a more personal note it can create fantastic opportunities to find yourself dabbling with industry friend circles that would often seem impossible to find on a face-to-face basis, with the likes of LinkedIn being fantastic for such opportunities to mingle with the appropriate and the desired to help further your career.

As an added plus job-hunting has never been easier since the social networking frontier came knocking on our CV’s door. So-long are the afternoons spent filling out the same concurrent information of job sites and receiving endless emails of inappropriate job offers in your already overflowing email inbox.

with an American company Cisco, Connor proceeded to write his status, reading: “Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the the daily commute to San Jose and hating the work.”

To which Tim Levad, a “channel partner

advocate”

for

Cisco

responded: “Who is the hiring manager? I’m sure they would love to know that you will hate the work.

We here at Cisco are versed in the Web.” 2.

Kimberley

Swann

took

to

the internet to show her lack of fulfillment after her first day at Ivell Marketing and Logistics, saying: “first day at work. omg (oh my God)!! So dull!! all i do is shred holepunch n scan paper!!! omg!” im so totally bord!!!”

It was later revealed that because of these posts, Ms. Swann “was called

A new generation of employee hunting has evolved with people utilising the mentioned sites to find that ideal candidate for the advertised job and has also helped that person find their dream job in the sectors they actually desire and have studied in. Every second jobs from around the world are made accessible to you the student, the graduate or the qualified apprentice, on sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

into Stephen Ivell’s office and fired

If used with sense these social networking sites can provide a world of opportunities for both the employer and employee. When online your actions are visible and personal information becomes available for the world to see and this must always be remembered before you decide to poke the PA or submit a saucy status along side your inappropriate image.

of the child abduction case and

on the spot before being marched from the premises in Clacton-onSea, Essex.”

3. A juror in the UK was dismissed after

naively

sharing

sensitive

information about the case on her Facebook page. She posted details looked to her friends for guidance.

Her status read: “I don’t know which way to go, so I’m holding a poll.”

Afterwards she was dismissed and the Jury continued with only 11 members.

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hat you need to consider Teaching is a wonderfully rewarding career but it can also be challenging and you need to be realistic about what you hope to achieve by entering the profession.

You are considering a career that is interesting, rewarding and stimulating. Of course, it can also be stressful and demanding at times, but most teachers wouldn’t do anything else. As a teacher, you’ll get to work with a wide range of people of all different ages and backgrounds - moreover, you’ll also have fun.

What are the types of teacher-training courses available to you?

There are a range of ITT courses available and it is important that you find one to suit your circumstances.

For more, see What course will be best for me?

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Teaching is a rewarding and also challenging career. Pupil/parent behaviour, the national curriculum, structures of school buildings, school culture, community profile are among the issues that can be the cause of either support or challenge for teachers.

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What kind of qualifications will you need to become a teacher?

You are considering a career that is interesting, rewarding and stimulating. To become a fully qualified teacher in state schools in England and Wales, you’re going to have to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This will almost certainly mean completing a programme of initial teacher training (ITT). In order to find out more about the qualifications required for different ITT routes, please see: Qualifications you need.

What kind of experience will you need to become a teacher?

Experience of working in schools or with youth groups, for example, are important aids to learning more about what it might be like to be a teacher and also in getting onto the ITT course you want.

Other issues to consider: If you have thought seriously about a career in teaching, you will already have thought through many of the issues below. Use these points as a checklist to ensure that you’ve considered the impact of your decision on every area of your life.

Your current financial commitments: will you be able to support yourself during a year or more of study?

Opportunties: are there many teaching/ITT opportunities in your area? Would you be willing to relocate if not?

Travelling: how far are you willing/able to travel for work/training?

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The structure of the academic year: what’s the impact of the termly structure on how you like to work? What impact might it have on the holidays you and your family/friends can take? How will you manage with the ‘peaks’ of busy times within the school year?

Age groups: what age group do you wish to teach? Do you have any work experience with that age group?

Challenges and difficulties ahead: how do you cope with challenges? Teaching is a rewarding and also challenging career. Pupil/parent behaviour, the national curriculum, structures of school buildings, school culture, community profile are among the issues that can be the cause of either support or challenge for teachers. It may not always be possible to find the perfect school for you at particular points of your career and it’s worthwhile considering how you would meet the challenges that such a situation can present. When making your decision, question any assumptions you have about what it is like to be a teacher; talk to others in the profession; and even think about visiting your local school.

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Always keep in mind when you are writing supporting statements or letters of application that this is your greatest pre-interview opportunity to shine. Don’t waste it!

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understandably touchy about these things!).

Repeat as a mantra: I must match my unique selling skills to the job description and person specification. Never forget that most crucial point.

Back your experiences up with examples showing evidence of your skills and achievements.

Optimise the positive! It’s amazing how many supporting statements I’ve read that simply don’t sell the writer. They can be bland and uninspired and some even apologetically mention negative points such as ‘I’m not very good at organising my time but I hope to improve in the future’!

That’s going to get chucked out immediately by any headteacher needing you to hit the ground running in your new job.

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pplying for a Teaching Job?? How do you write a supporting statement? Without doubt, this is one of the trickiest parts of the application process.

Elizabeth Holmes, author of ATL’s publication Apply yourself!, offers the following advice.

That is, without doubt, the trickiest part of the application process. Filling in boxes on forms about past qualifications is a mere breeze compared with the sweat and tears often associated with having to sell yourself. Maybe it’s a cultural thing!

That said, following these steps can take a good deal of the pain out of the process.

Always keep in mind when you are writing supporting statements or letters of application that this is your greatest pre-interview opportunity to shine. Don’t waste it!

Never attempt to craft a statement that you can bend to fit all the applications you make. Each application needs its own unique statement. (OK, you’re bound to borrow choice phrases or paragraphs from previous statements that you have written, but that’s where the similarity should end – the last things headteachers and governers want to see if a statement that applies to a job in another school; they get

Make sure that your grammar is impeccable throughout.

Every spelling error or grammatical mistake will be picked up by head teachers and governors, who are looking for as close to perfection as they can get. You owe it to yourself to ensure that your entire application is error free.

Keep it concise and use ‘action’ words. Edit your first draft right down to create space to include even more examples of your skills and achievements just to make sure that every point in the job description and person specification is covered.

The worst thing you can do is to take ideas from someone else’s statement or from some of the examples it’s possible to find online. I know it sounds tough, but the only way possible your statement is going to sell you is if it is written in your words and it matches, specifically, the person specification for a particular job. It is easy for headteachers and governors to spot statements that have been rehashed from examples when they are shortlisting; they lack energy and enthusiasm and invariably fail to connect specifically to what the school is actually searching for. If you write without relying on examples from other people or for mythical jobs, you have a far greater chance of getting your suitability for the job across.

This text is taken from page 13 of Elizabeth Holmes’ book FAQs for NQTs: Practical advice and working solutions for newly qualified teachers. (2006) Routledge. Hardback ISBN: 0415367956; price £65 Paperback ISBN 0415367964 ; price £16.99.

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As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.

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earn a salary get paid holidays receive training gain qualifications learn job-specific skills.

Levels of Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. There are over 85,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 130,000

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Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. There are over 85,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 130,000 locations; there are almost 200 frameworks suitable for hundreds of job roles. locations; there are almost 200 frameworks suitable for hundreds of job roles. There are three levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over: 1 - Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes) Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. These provide the skills you need for your chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

2 - Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A-level passes) Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledgebased certificate such as a BTEC. To start this programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Apprenticeship.

3 - Higher Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree.

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Top tips when searching for an Apprenticeship vacancy You can search for your ideal job in various ways, by using keywords, occupation type, job role or location parameters. Your search can be refined further by determining how current the vacancy is, or by indicating the weekly wage you would be looking for.

Applying and Managing Your Applications: - Be thorough, Read the advert carefully before you apply.

- Before you apply, be realistic Can you travel to the job if it is not local? Do you have the required skills/ experience?

- Make sure you send the application Check that it is not in your saved area.

- Appropriate voicemail messages Make sure your voicemail message is appropriate on your mobile (again inappropriate voicemail messages may put off a potential employer!)

- Include all qualifications Make sure you list all your qualifications, including your predicted grades.

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Sam Bristowe caught up with Pixie in a bid to find out what makes her tick and see if she is still grounded as she heads into her next career chapter.

So you had a brilliant year with your success, what’s been the highlights?

Well the last year has been pretty crazy for me. Everything has changed. Just in the way that everything has got so busy. I’m scheduled out all the time so I can’t hang out with my friends as much as I’d like to. There’s lots of travelling. It’s been amazing and lots of fun.

How did it feel after you won your first MTV Europe Music Award?

That was amazing. I wasn’t expecting any awards. I was really surprised. Obviously its great to get recognised for all the hard work I put in.

You were once billed as the British answer to “international superstar” Lady Gaga, how did that make you feel?

[Laughs] I have been compared to everyone out there from Lady Gaga to Britney, Christina to Taylor Swift.

I take it all as a compliment.

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If your passionate and dedicated enough about what you want to do then you can just go out there and make it happen! It takes a lot patience and hard work but if you keep persevering then it will happen.

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It must have been a great feeling when you first heard your song on the radio. How important do you think it is for young people to follow their dreams?

It was great. I think it’s really important. You have to really work to do what you want to do.

If your passionate and dedicated enough about what you want to do then you can just go out there and make it happen! It takes a lot patience and hard work but if you keep persevering it will happen.

You obviously have a knack of writing and producing catchy songs, if you had to loose one talent, would you choose your voice or music writing ability?

I definitely wouldn’t be able to loose my singing because being on stage is my favourite thing ever.

What lies ahead for Pixie Lott this year?

I’m spending a lot of time over in America. I think I am basically just going to be flipping back and forth.

You are a multi-talented young girl with ambition and I hear now you are acting. What are you acting in?

Not a lot that I can really say right now. Because I have to wait until it’s all done and dusted but there are a few little things in the pipeline.

Is acting something you are quite keen to get into?

Yes I studied it at school but music is my passion. I always thought that I would act at some point.

Now I have the chance to I guess I am not going to turn it down.

So would you say grab every opportunity as it arises.

Yes absolutely.

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