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Fire it up - apprenticeships campaign launched

Fire it up Jan 2019

A new government campaign to promote the benefits of apprenticeships to young people, parents and employers was launched on 17 January by Education Secretary, Damien Hinds.

The 'Fire it up' campaign includes a series of TV and social media adverts featuring real-life apprentices, as well as a new website providing advice and guidance and access to a wide variety of apprenticeships for all ages and backgrounds.

Damien Hinds has applauded the apprenticeship programme, with top firms including Marks & Spencer and Lloyds Banking Group taking on thousands of apprentices on the Government’s new, higher quality apprenticeship programmes.

He wants to make sure apprenticeships are being promoted alongside more traditional academic routes and is hoping the 'Fire it up' campaign will help towards a cultural shift in attitudes towards apprenticeships.

You can read the full news article on the Department for Education website.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service - community taster days

As a head teacher, you will know how important it is to have the support of the fire and rescue service, whether that be with crews coming in to deliver fire safety to year 1 and 5, or support with fire safety advice, to being there should the worst happen.

You may or may not be aware that we are finding it more difficult now to recruit retained firefighters from local communities. We would really appreciate your help to raise awareness of our recruitment drive in order for us to reach as many people as possible. Included below is some draft copy, if you have a parent newsletter or communication channel you could utilise to share this, we would appreciate your support.

Are you extraordinary?

Have you ever thought about being part of a winning team, ready to answer the call to any emergency? If so, then we may have just the job for you!
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are holding taster days for anyone interested in joining the fire service as a retained firefighter. To find out more, why not come along to one of our taster days listed below:

2nd February - Female taster day
3rd February - LGBT community taster day
15th February - Female taster day
23rd February - Open for All taster day

All sessions will run from 9.30am to 3.30pm and will be held at Kenilworth Fire Station, 16 School Lane, CV8 2GU. As part of the sessions, you will get an opportunity to meet our crews, have a go at our fitness challenges and ask any questions you may have.

Retained firefighters are an integral part of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. Although not based on fire stations, they usually live or work in their local community and carry a pager, so when they get the call, they are ready to respond to any emergency.

As part of the role, you will receive an annual wage plus additional payments for attending drill nights and incidents. On average, retained firefighters provide between 40 and 120 hours per week to serve their local community and can support with hours that suit existing employment and commitments.

To book your place at one of our taster days, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sam-obrien-17987735879

To find out more visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/beextraordinary

Heads Up 24 January 2019