This has been a difficult term with the sad death of our founding Director, Dorothy, but she would want us all to move forward and have a lovely Christmas Break. The cold weather has not struck yet; just never ending rain. When term starts on the 6th January 2020 this could change, a significant drop in temperature and the severity of a harsh winter may once again be upon us... read more
Earlier this term we carried out a survey to establish what qualities you seek from your agency. To summarise; The majority of respondents were supply teachers, 57%. The top 5 attributes you seek are; friendliness, regular contact, honesty, professionalism and locality of work. The preferred method of communication is a combination of all... read more
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our supply team members, client schools and pupils a very enjoyable half term break. The office will be closed on Monday 28 October 2019.On the following dates the office will operate between 9.00am and 3.30pm: 29 October 2019 30 October 2019 31 October 2019 1 November 2019 Standard Term Time operating hours (7.00am - 6.00pm) will... read more
We regret to inform you that our founding Director, Dorothy Dakin sadly passed away on 10th September 2019 at 3.30pm. In the words of her son; "She was awesome. She had the strongest sense of justice of anyone I know, always supporting the vulnerable rather than the powerful. She lived a life helping others, and for others. For me, an inspirational role-model. A sad moment,... read more
Following the sad death of Dorothy Dakin we would like to thank you all for your lovely messages, they have been of great comfort to the Dakin and ESL Family. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Monday 14th October 2019 @ 11.30am Lodge Hill Crematorium Weoley Park Road Birmingham B29 5AA Afterwards all welcome for refreshments at: The Franklin, ... read more