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Me and my arthritis, by Liz Sabin.

In June 2006 at the age of 16, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. At the time I was in the middle of my GCSE exams,which I completed and gained 6 Cs and a D. For over a year I had a swollen big toe on my left foot. I saw a lot of medical professionals (eg doctors, physiotherapists), but none of them knew what was wrong. It was only when my right foot became swollen that I found out that I had Arthritis, and then a few weeks later my right knee became swollen and I was told that had Arthritis in it as well.After being diagnosed I felt shocked and scared, but also relieved to finally know what was wrong with me. Now 18, I have also completed a home learning course. I was a Millennium Volunteer and through my involvement engaged with the Edge Learner Forum.

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Wednesday 1st October, 2008

Latest News from Doncaster

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National Event Feedback                                                                          
Dave and his team have been constructing an evaluation form to give forum members the chance to express their thoughts on the National Event on the 1st September. This evaluation will also give them insight into what they took from the event and what they can do next as a result of what was said.

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As well as this a number of focus groups have taken place, exploring new creative ways to contribute to the website throughalternative forms of media.   

Wednesday 1st October, 2008

Latest News from Cumbria

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Diplomas for Real Conference                                                                                                     Cumbria forum members will be working alongside key people from the Brathay Hall Trust at the Diplomas for Real Conference on 7th October. The forum will be showcasing our involvement with the diplomas through the DVD and related projects. Together with Brathay we'll be discussing some of the core ideas surrounding the new qualification, as well as engaging with the practicalities of actually studying for a diploma. 

School option evenings                                                                                                                 It's not all conferences; we're getting back to grass roots where it really counts! Co-operating with local schools, we're hoping to represent Edge at year 9 options evenings. We've sent letters out to schools, asking to set up stands at these events to discuss alternative, practical learning pathways.

London Skills Festival                                                                                                                     Skills London 2008 is officially 'the UK's biggest careers event for 14-19 year olds' – and the Cumbria forum is gonna be there Smile. Between the 20th and 22nd of November six of our dedicated learners will be providing info behind the UK Skills stand. They'll be spreading the word about practical learning and encouraging other young people to get involved in skills-based organisations nationally.

 

Wednesday 1st October, 2008

Latest News from Newcastle

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Transition Conference 09                                                                                                                We have started planning for the Transition conference in early 2009 ; its been slow to get off the ground as the school hasn't been taking a major lead.  However, the learners are keen and with parent support we have routes to pursue.

Interviews+Assemblies                                                                                                                                           We're also revving up for our teacher and year 11 interviews,  through which we hope to determine the current thinking locally around practical learning and intelligence. 
 Alongside this a series of school assemblies are being organised, to spread the Edge message and generate recruitment. 

Wednesday 1st October, 2008

Jenny, Jess and David Blunket

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Jenny and Jess from the York Forum attended the Edge Business in schools website launch on Wednesday 17th September in Leeds. Jenny and Jess met and spoke with David Blunket about the forums.

A number of the York members have enrolled into FE colleges, full time. These members had previously made the decision not to go to college due to bad experience in school. What a turn around well done guys and girls.

Wednesday 1st October, 2008

Sussex ready to welcome new members…….

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The National Event was a great opportunity to share our achievements with the other forums, and it proved to be a big confidence boost for our members.  We are now taking up as many opportunities as we can to raise our profile and attract new members.  This includes our members planning and running workshops for local youth awareness events and talking to the local press.  As well as our poster and online game projects, we have an interest in rural issues around practical learning and have recently explored the decline in traditional building crafts and skills.  We hope to continue learning more about this theme through linking up with other agencies and existing projects in Sussex. 

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