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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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Thursday 1st October, 2009

The National Steering Group

By Admin

Steering Group drives new approach. 28/8/09

 

It may have been August Bank Holiday weekend, but the Edge Learner Forum never sleeps! On 28th August our intrepid Steering Group held their second meeting, this time in the city of Nottingham.

In case you missed it last time round, the Steering group exists to put young people at the beating heart of ELF decision making, giving them the chance to push our future work towards the big issues facing the UK’s youth.

 

One of the big ideas that came out of the meeting was that the ELF should be promoted more in schools.  

                          

On the 25th of September a sub-steering group came together to design impact marketing material. The focus of the marketing material was based on ideas expressed by the steering group. They created an idea that will drive and promote ELF throughout schools. The material is aimed at employers, parents, young people and decision makers.

 

The ELF is looking to expand and the prime focus of the growth is to be centred on schools. So what can the Edge Learner Forum do for you? Do you feel like you are shackled? Like you can’t make a change? Like you are not heard? ELF will provide the tools, giving you a voice.

                                

If you feel inclined to work towards and commentate creatively on the most pressing of issues in regards to education and contribute towards a brighter future then embrace this opportunity!

 

Ask people to invite us into your school? Members of the forum will inform all who want to be informed on the workings of The Edge Learner forum. The Steering Group’s primary mission is to put young people at the centre of the forum’s decision making, making youth influence the heart of how we operate and evolve.

 

   Written by Adam McDermont and

Thursday 1st October, 2009

The National Steering Group

By Admin

Steering Group drives new approach. 28/8/09

 

It may have been August Bank Holiday weekend, but the Edge Learner Forum never sleeps! On 28th August our intrepid Steering Group held their second meeting, this time in the city of Nottingham.

In case you missed it last time round, the Steering group exists to put young people at the beating heart of ELF decision making, giving them the chance to push our future work towards the big issues facing the UK’s youth.

 

One of the big ideas that came out of the meeting was that the ELF should be promoted more in schools.  

                          

On the 25th of September a sub-steering group came together to design impact marketing material. The focus of the marketing material was based on ideas expressed by the steering group. They created an idea that will drive and promote ELF throughout schools. The material is aimed at employers, parents, young people and decision makers.

 

The ELF is looking to expand and the prime focus of the growth is to be centred on schools. So what can the Edge Learner Forum do for you? Do you feel like you are shackled? Like you can’t make a change? Like you are not heard? ELF will provide the tools, giving you a voice.

                                

If you feel inclined to work towards and commentate creatively on the most pressing of issues in regards to education and contribute towards a brighter future then embrace this opportunity!

 

Ask people to invite us into your school? Members of the forum will inform all who want to be informed on the workings of The Edge Learner forum. The Steering Group’s primary mission is to put young people at the centre of the forum’s decision making, making youth influence the heart of how we operate and evolve.

 

   Written by Adam McDermont

Tuesday 29th September, 2009

Jim Cereal Interviewed!

By Admin

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Marty, Mark and Steph tracked down Street Artist Jim Cereal from One Trick Pony collective.

"Originality is massively important. With a lot of street art they try to be political and put a message across but I just put something up that looks cool.   I just like to make the place look nice!  

Brains over beauty? No its beauty over brains!

I learn more and more as I get older, to be proud of what I’m doing and not make excuses for it.

I used to say “I’m just doing this” or “I’m just doing that”  

Don’t say just!  

Say “This is what I’m doing, this is who I am!”   

That’s my new message, there is no just about it!

 

 

   Check out the full practical learning rolemodel interview at

Jim Cereal

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