These home pages will be, one hopes, a window that demonstrates the 'persona' that I portray to the world at large. Perhaps a little of my 'anima' will peek out also.
John Blakeborough
Why 'A man of many hats?' I estimate that this site will reflect skills acquired on roads already travelled and demonstrate my ambition to both consolidate and expand them as new prospects and projects present themselves.
John's Jottings
January 2012
I have now submitted 3 essays for TMA and have had them marked, I am happy with the results which have progressively improved, so not only am I doing something right but so is the OU, the course structure is arranged in a way that fosters advancement.
My 'Work Programme' with Ingeus, is also progressing with the help of NextStep and the Mercia Partnership.
November 2011
Submitted my first essays for TMA (tutor marked assessment) this is the fun part; have I understood?, was feeling comfortable just complacency on my part?, I'll know in a couple of weeks.
Started on the government's 'Work Programme' with Ingeus, will it live up to the hyperbole?, this like my 'essays' will be a 'wait and see' exercise.
October 2011
Started my course "The Arts Past and Present", it's both interesting and challenging, but I feel comfortable. Certainly a varied course, I'll be studying Plato, Plutarch, Marlowe, Cezanne, Stalin, Farraday, and the Dalai Lama, to name but a few, poetry, art, history, drama and others all rolled into what seems to be a well structured foundation year. French and English courses start in 2012.
September 2011
Still searching for a job, with my multi-faceted experience (my CV is here) I would be an asset to many employers in varied fields including Web/Print design, IT and hospitality.
August 2011
Accepted by the Open University for the foundation year of BA (Hons) in Modern Languages starting 1st October.
Started the Shaw Family Tree site, it is in its infancy and will need input from other family members.
December 2010
Awarded Level 3 in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).
July 2010
Returned from France after 20 years to be near my parents.
