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Report reveals LJMU is Merseyside’s best provider of teacher training
LJMU is the best provider of teacher training in Merseyside, following the outcome of the latest report produced by the independent inspector of schools and teacher training, Ofsted. Ofsted ranked the LJMU primary teacher training […]
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Ofsted: Tackling obesity in and out of the classroom
School dinners have a bit of a bad reputation, and at times, not unfairly. I remember some shockers from my own school days, where the playground rhyme about ‘soggy semolina’ and ‘concrete chips’ (how did […]
Education
HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE… FIVE-YEAR-OLDS
Research by Disney Junior’s Vampirina has revealed that over two thirds (69 per cent) of parents and guardians are feeling anxious about their child starting school. The top five concerns were listed as: “settling in” […]
Family Matters
Keeping Pets Happy and Healthy
As the weather gets warmer, families are spending more time outside. This includes our pets, who may be more susceptible to health complaints during the new season. Allergies Dogs and cats get hayfever just like […]
Family Matters
First Aid Skills Save Lives: Allergic Reactions
St John Ambulance, the nation’s leading first aid charity has teamed up with All About Family to bring you some simple, but life saving, first aid tips – this time: severe allergic reaction. An […]
Child Safety
Burglary Advice from Merseyside Police
Contrary to popular belief, most burglaries do not occur at night at all. Instead, 65% of burglaries occur between 6am and 6pm. Most burglars do not want to risk encountering someone so they will try […]
Child Safety
What to do if your child is being bullied
As parents, we go to great lengths to ensure that our children are safe. Making the discovery that your child is being bullied is an extremely testing time and many parents feel powerless when faced […]
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Back to School: Opening Doors through Adult Education
Improved prospects, learning new skills and enhanced self-confidence are a few of the many benefits experienced by ‘mature’ students. A survey conducted by the Workers’ Educational Association found that adult education can help to benefit […]
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Could you Volunteer in your community?
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are actively looking for volunteers to join our developing programme and help make a difference to our communities of Merseyside. Your role as a volunteer will include: Attendance […]