News
July 2007
End of
Year Function
For the 7th year running COVER was pleased to say thank you to its teachers at the end of the school year by hosting a dinner at
La Tasca in Clifton. This was well supported and filled the restaurant. A relaxed and enjoyable evening was had by
all with entertainment being provided by a flamenco dancer and guitarist.
January 2007 National Storytelling
week
Cover organized a professional storyteller, Michael Loader, to perform in six primary schools in the Region. This was reported in the local press and was well received.
November 2006 DFES Quality Mark and CRB
Audit
Cover joined the REC and was awarded the DFES Quality Mark in November. In addition the company was audited successfully by the Criminal Records Bureau. This was the culmination of intensive work in the office during the summer holidays and represents Cover’s continuing drive to stay at the forefront of independent agencies in the
Region.
January
2006 Tribute to Jane Leach
Jane was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and sadly died in January 2006. This was a great shock to the office, school clients and our teachers and our thanks go to all those who sent messages of support at this difficult time. She is sadly missed as a Director, colleague and friend and her contribution to the founding and subsequent success of Cover will not be forgotten.
In Memoriam
Jane & Linda on top of Ben Lomond
August 2003 Business Award
Cover received the Evening Post and Jury's Hotel August award in
recognition for its service to local industry.
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Linda Kell and Jane
Leach (Cover Directors) were selected for their "outstanding
achievement in building a successful business" which organises
supply teaching for Primary and Secondary Schools in and around the
Bristol area.
There was a
presentation of Bristol Blue Glass during a special lunch at the Jury's
Hotel in Bristol.
Linda and Jane were
also then put forward for Local Business of the Year and attended a gala
function with guests.
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April
2003 Charity Support
A local school has raised funding for a new school in Nairobi for the
Desai Memorial Trust. COVER were pleased to support this project.
July 2002 World's Best Teacher
COVER in association with GWR (local radio station) ran a competition on
air to find 'The World's Best Teacher'. Children
nominated their favourite teacher.
The response was
overwhelming. The winning teacher Heather Forest received £500 and the
winning school also received £500.
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