Perpetuity has appointed a new Head of Security Consultancy, his name is Peter Speight. There will be more about Peter and his plans in the next Newsletter.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Perpetuity Group newsletter. We aim to give you the latest news on our research, consultancy, conferences and training courses. For further information please visit our websites.
The use of technology to address security threats by public private partnerships in the US and UK
With increasing threats to national security from organised terrorist groups it is clear that responses need to be innovative and coordinated. Perpetuity has just completed an exciting piece of research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice in conjunctionwith the Justice and Safety Centre at East Kentucky University, USA. The research, the first of its kind, was a comparative study between the UK and USA using a case study approach to explore the use of technology by partnerships between the public and private sectors to respond to security threats to the critical national infrastructure. Six examples, three in the UK and three in the USA, where technology was used in partnership between the public and private sectors to address threats to security, were reviewed.
Organisations today face many potentially devasting events such as fire, flooding and terrorism. This course will help you to identify threats, plan your response and avoid a crisis becoming a disaster.
Please contact our training coordinator Catherine on 0116 222 5550 or training@perpetuitygroup.com for further information or to make a booking.
Research into new and recently qualified teachers
Perpetuity are exploring the professional development of newly qualified teachers (NQTs) on behalf of NASUWT, the teachers' union. The study has followed 30 NQTs through their teacher training and first years of teaching using one-to-one interviews. To support this PRCI is also carrying out an annual survey with new and recently qualified teachers to identify any changes in attitudes and perceptions among this group.
If you would like any further information on this piece of research please contact Katy Owen on 0116 222 5564 or k.owen@perpetuitygroup.com
Needs assessment and service gap analysis
Perpetuity is currently working with Bedfordshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team to inform their needs assessment and service gap analysis. The research team will be involved in treatment mapping and treatment bullseye as well as undertaking consultation with local stakeholders and service users. All findings will inform the writing of both adult and young people's treatment plans to be submitted to the NTA early next year.
If you would like more information on this work please contact Michelle Duffin by email: m.duffin@perpetuitygroup.com or by phone 0116 222 5565.
Creating Successful Security Policies, Plans and Procedures
This course will show you how you can revitalise your organisational security and maximise compliance. You will learn how to create documents and policies that really work and how to streamline your working methods and increase the effectiveness of your security.
Dates: 22-23th January 2008
Research into new and recently qualified teachers
Perpetuity is currently working with Bedfordshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team to inform their needs assessment and service gap analysis. The research team will be involved in treatment mapping and treatment bullseye as well as undertaking consultation with local stakeholders and service users. All findings will inform the writing of both adult and young people's treatment plans to be submitted to the NTA early next year. 
