Cybercrime-fighters seek ‘generation Xbox’ for spy jobs
The UK intelligence agencies are to recruit apprentice cyber spies in an attempt to harness the talents of the “Xbox generation”. Up to 100 18-year-olds will be given the chance to train for a career...
View ArticlePolice and Crime Commissioners election is a farce
The Electoral Reform Society has said the Government has some serious questions to answer, regarding the predicted lowest turnout of any nationwide election in British history. They will have cost a...
View ArticleNelson Mandela: Release
Nelson Mandela was arrested on the spot in which this sculpture sits in 1962. He spent 27 years in custody onRobben Island before becoming the President of South Africa. Titled Release, the sculpture...
View ArticleTragedy, guns and the USA
I was struck by the words of Mayor Bloomberg of New York who said: Not even kindergarteners learning their A,B,Cs are safe. We heard after Columbine that it was too soon to talk about gun laws. We...
View ArticleNew Law in Jerusalem Bans Models with BMI Under 18.5
A new law that took effect on Tuesday states that male and female models who have a body mass index under 18.5 cannot appear in the media, on Israeli websites or walk the catwalk at fashion shows,...
View ArticleCouncillor in attack on food bank
A senior York politician has sparked a furious row by saying there is no real poverty in Britain and people should not donate to food banks. Chris Steward, a Conservative councillor, said living...
View ArticleBooks I have read: Childhood Under Siege
As a children’s and youth worker I am fascinated by how culture, media and business shapes our children, and so it was with interest that I read Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Ruthlessly...
View ArticleBooks I have read: Only Half Of Me: British and Muslim: The Conflict Within
I finished reading Only Half Of Me: British and Muslim: The Conflict Within by Rageh Omaar last night. I found it a fascinating read as he describes both the personal tensions and cultural tensions he...
View ArticleEnough Food For Everyone IF campaign – IF the G8 were kids
Sometimes it takes a child to point out the faults in the world.Check out the new #IF film:
View ArticleCould you live on £53 a week?
I’ve been intrigued and concerned by the divisive nature of the debate regarding welfare and benefit cuts – specifically the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit cuts. There are some clear concepts...
View ArticleWatch Kid President’s Heartwarming Meeting With Obama
Robbie Novak, the ten-year-old YouTube sensation better known as “Kid President,” got a chance to meet with actual President Barack Obama this weekend during the White House’s Easter celebrations — and...
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Fair and Square: From the Children’s Society
Your campaigning works – the government’s own advisors have today recognised that 700,000 children from poor working families aren’t allowed free school meals and cannot afford to pay for them. They...
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Pope Calls for Day of Fasting and Prayer for Syria
On Sunday, Pope Francis announced that the 7th September would be a day of fasting and prayer for Syria, a nation embroiled in a horrific civil war that has left hundreds of thousands dead. Instead...
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SEN Conference – Implementing the SEN reforms – the next phase
The first session of the Hampshire County Council SEN Conference was entitled “Implementing the SEN reforms – the next phase” and led by Andre Imich, SEN & Disability Profession Adviser for the...
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SEN Conference – The Local Offer
The second session of the Hampshire County Council SEN Conference was entitled “The Local Offer” and led by Tesni Mason, Parent Partnership Officer. Check out www.hampshirelocaloffer.com for more...
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SEN Conference – Pupil Premium
The third session of the Hampshire County Council SEN Conference was entitled “Pupil Premium” and led by Glynis Wright, County Inspector/Adviser (PDL) Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes What do we want for...
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SEN Conference – Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants
The last session of the Hampshire County Council SEN Conference was entitled “Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants” and led by Rob Webster, Principal Special Needs Officer Working in HCC since...
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Eric Pickles tells survivor of alleged child abuse: ‘Adjust your medication’
I was amazed to read in the newspaper that Eric Pickles told a survivor of alleged child abuse to “adjust your medication”. The minister for Communities and Local Government told a survivor of alleged...
View ArticleEvery Day of World War II in Europe Mapped
I’ve always enjoyed studying and reading history, but EmperorTigerstar have helped to visualise it through a map showing the allegiance or occupation of Europe for every day of World War II. Watch the...
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