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School uniform is a staple of the British education system. A variety of brazen blazer colours, tartan skirts, shirts, and striped ties certainly live up to the organisational structure of schools that are represented in movies such as Harry Potter and St Trinian’s. There’s no formal history of the school uniform; however, it is believed to have originated in 1552 […]
Two of the North East’s largest Catholic education trusts have come together and developed a major energy efficiency programme to improve the green credentials of their schools and make them more eco-friendly. A key part of the programme has involved a £1.85 million joint trust investment for a LED lighting replacement programme, removing over 1,100 tonnes of carbon every […]
CPR information from the British Heart Foundation Due to the current coronavirus outbreak, there are several important changes to CPR advised by the Resuscitation Council UK. If you find someone unconscious follow these simple steps: Step 1: Shake and shout If you come across someone who is unconscious, always check for danger and look for risks before you start helping. […]
As we age, getting active can feel like too much trouble. To celebrate the British Heart Foundation’s 60th birthday, I am going to share a few posts with ideas for you to try. This first one may be the most important because as we know, the most important step on a journey is the first one. That first step to […]
What time would we find you eating dinner? For many people, that would be in the evening but did you know that centuries ago, dinner was eaten in the morning? Our relationship with food and the names we give various meals is different where you live. The infographic below sets out some of the interesting facts about this main meal […]
Those of us in education can sometimes forget the benefit of much of our work beyond the school gates but this info-graphic shows how good reading habits can be the foundation of great success. So as an adult reader, what is on your night-time table? Do you have a variety of favourite genres? Are you a seasonal reader, only finding […]