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August News Splash

welcome to News Splash
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter.

Highlights include:
Discounts on podcasts
Latest courses
Summer BBQ
We're 2!

Next month will see the next DLE upgrades.  More soon.

Create podcasts cost effectively

cost effective podcastsThe new authoring tool has made adding audio and video podcasts to your DLE system a breeze. Creating these however may seem time consuming and costly. A solution is at hand.

Prized People, an internet communications agency who specialise in producing podcasts, offer a fast, efficient and cost-effective way for you to have professionally produced content on your own DLE.

They can create bespoke audio and video podcasts, starting from as little as £585 + VAT. Each podcast will be carefully planned, expertly recorded and professionally edited, then delivered to you, ready to simply add to your DLE.

If you would like to find out more about how you can have your own podcasts, call Karen or Jon on 01254 389838 or email karen.wormwell@prizedpeople.co.uk.

Happy birthday


Hip, hip, hurray! We turned 2 years old this month on the 1st August 2008 and it feels fantastic. My, how we've grown in the last 2 years since Paul and Mary bought Learning Pool from IDeA. A roller coaster ride, if ever there was one!

Why not check out our blog and find out what great things we have achieved with the help of our customers.

Coming soon...


Just like Number 10 we've redesigned our website to make it faster and even easier for you to surf. The new improvements enable simple navigation throughout the site and we have added a few extra pieces to make it just that little bit sweeter.

Our new site will be live in the next few days, so keep clicking and tell us what you think by dropping your comments in our discussion forum.

New Modern Governor course- Health and Safety

Modern Governor is a collection of manageable e-learning courses designed to help school governors develop their skills through e-learning. As part of our continuing service, we've released a new course, Health and Safety.

In this course, You will get the chance to explore a fictional scenario, which will help you understand more about common health and safety issues in school and on field trips. During this course, you will learn the health and safety responsibilities of your role as part of the Local Authority, Governing Body or as a Proprietor and how best to fulfil them.

Date for your Diary


diary datesCome along to one of our Authoring Tool and Instructional Design workshops, Dynamic Learning Environment workshops or breakfast meetings. These events will help you understand all about learning theories and how to create the best e-learning possible.

Check out our events page and find the dates and locations which best suit you.

Don't forget - your subscription buys you 4 free places at one of our Authoring Tool workshops. If you're not sure how many free places you have left, or want to buy extra places, just email Breda.

New Modern Councillor Course- Licensing and regulation


This latest course considers the key aspects of the new Licensing Act as it applies to licensing decisions. You will find scenarios that explore the four main areas of licensing and regulation: licensing, gambling, hackney carriages and sex shops.

The course focuses on the way in which councillors should participate in meetings and arrive at decisions, as well as on the legislation itself.

For more information visit www.moderncouncillor.com

Summer BBQ


It's birthday time at Learning Pool and to celebrate the start of our 3rd year, we're having a party on a boat!

Our first ever Learning Pool BBQ onboard the HMS President will celebrate the achievements of our subscribers and will give you a chance to talk to others in local government who are facing the same challenges as you are.

If you would like to join us on Wednesday 3rd September for our birthday celebrations please click here for more information.

And finally...


A little learning inspiration:

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
Chinese Proverb

"I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."
Abraham Lincoln