NEWEST BRANCH OPENS IN BLACKPOOL AREA!

Last week saw the opening of the UK's newest branch in Blackpool and the Fylde. New Principal, Sarah Walton, visited a school in the village of Weeton to conduct a series of workshops to introduce the unique Helen O'Grady programme to the area. There was, of course, strict security surrounding the barracks including the armed guard Sarah had to encounter on the way in.

Once safely inside, though, there couldn't have been a warmer welcome from staff and students. Several teachers were even inspired to join in! Sarah taught all the children in the school in three age groups, from Year 1 through to Year 6 and a great time was had by all!

Sarah, a qualified and experienced school teacher, was awarded the Blackpool franchise after qualifying in the Remote Worker Awards last year. Training Manager, Margaret Darley, who was with

her for the launch said: "Sarah is a natural in the classroom. She delivers the programme with boundless energy and enthusiasm, constantly aware of the children's needs and capabilities. Her lessons are great fun and her aims are very clear - to develop her students' confidence and skill in verbal communication. She has the makings of a great Principal!"

Classes are now enrolling in Blackpool, Lytham St. Annes and Singleton. For more information contact Sarah direct on 01772 750624 or email blackpool@helenogrady.co.uk

NEW PRINCIPALS RARING TO GO

From left to right, Catherine Prout, Warwick, Sarah Walton, Blackpool and Abbe Martin, Exeter, are the three new Principals who were chosen from hundreds who entered the Remote Employment Awards this year and are now preparing to start their own Academy in January 2010. After training in October, they were sent away with a list of tasks to work on to have the best possible start in the New Year. All three are very excited. Sarah said: "It was amazing to see my name in the listing on the website http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/ It makes it all real and I can't wait to start classes."

In Spain, it is the same story - Jose Miguel Cubillo (L) and Luis Valenzuela (R), seen here with National Director, Nigel Le Page - are working closely with schools in Madrid to confirm classes for 2010. We wish them all the best of luck in the New Year.