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June 2011

Puffins takes part in its first Exeter Business Games to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Learners and staff take part in activities from petanque, to volleyball, to bowling and come a fantastic 7th place.

Moreover, we won the "Fair Play" award for our great team spirit!












December 2010 - over 70 shoeboxes were donated to Link Romania by Puffins, 
filled through the efforts of learners, staff and children



October 2010

 Over 100 certificates were awarded to learners at the Puffins annual awards ceremony,
where the theme was "the Caribbean"













September 2010

 Puffins sponsors our favourite Exeter Chiefs player, Bryan Rennie
 




July 2010 - over £1,500 was raised by staff and learners at summer fetes in aid of Honeylands










December 2009 - over 60 shoeboxes were sent to Link Romania, 
filled with donations from staff, learners and parents










September 2009 - Puffins sponsors Exeter Chiefs centre, Bryan Rennie


July 2009

Puffins staff and learners raised over £1,500 for a child with Rhett's syndrome, seen here
with some of the Exeter Chiefs players who supported our efforts









December 2008 - We sent 50 shoeboxes to Link Romania

September 2008 - Puffins' annual awards ceremony is held, where apprentices and staff who have achieved their qualifications are recognised. Prizes were presented by players from the Exeter Chiefs, who are sponsored by Puffins.

September 2008 - Puffins Training sponsors one of Exeter Chiefs'players, Matt Cornwell, shown here with our Training Manager, Sue Holding.

May 2008 - our ofsted report is publish. Click here to view the report.

April 2008: We survived an Ofsted visit! Links will be available to the report when it is published.

March 2008: Well done to Kim Manville, who is a level 2 learner based at Puffins in the City, who won an obedience class with her dog, Tina, at Crufts!

November 2007: Puffins underwent its 3 yearly IIP review and was delighted to get re-recognition!

October 2007: Puffins underwent a Matrix assessment and were accredited for internal & external information, advice & guidance.

October 2007: Puffins Training was presented with a Highly Commended certificate by Colin Jackson at the National Training Awards regional ceremony in Bristol!

September 2007: Puffins Training learns that it is through to the final of the National Training Awards. The National Training Awards are the number one accolade for businesses, organisations and individuals who have achieved lasting excellence and success through training and learning. The awards ceremony will be held in Bristol in October.

September 2007: Jenni Hewings is announced as the Early Years Educators Special Needs Professional of the year. Jenni is a deputy manager for Puffins and is undertaking a level 4 Advanced Diploma in Childcare & Education with us.

Sue Holding was runner up in the EYE Early Years Lecturer of the Year. Sue is our training manager.