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Ban phones in schools, says minister Nick Gibb
Nick Gibb says while it's a matter for heads, excessive social media leaves pupils unable to concentrate.
bbc
Published: 2 February 2019
Nazi salutes, laddish societies - how should universities deal with them?
Guidance on how university bodies can balance free speech with upholding the law is published.
bbc
Published: 2 February 2019
Warwick rape chat student 'devastated' as uni defends decision
One woman said her trauma was "for nothing" as the university defended allowing banned men to return.
bbc
Published: 1 February 2019
South East Region Self Harm, Suicide Prevention 26th February - PLEASE REGISTER ASAP
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Public Health Programme Officer, Timothy Howells, on behalf of NHS England South (South East)'s Quality Improvement Lead for Mental Health, Carolyn Hilton. This is for the attention of all educational establishments in Slough.
Action required
Published: 1 February 2019
No-deal Brexit threatens EU youth scheme
<img alt="No-deal Brexit threatens EU youth scheme" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/c67a44b1-5a3b-4172-b730-31140d406870/2/euflag-320x198.jpg" /> <p> A Department for Education technical notice published this week states that if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) with a deal in place then funding for the current programme, which runs from until 2020,... </p>
cypn
Published: 1 February 2019
Severe Weather Council Closures
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Business Support Team Leader, Menhaz Hussain, for the attention of all users of TheLink website.
Published: 1 February 2019
Facebook adviser criticises 'lax' child checks
Facebook says an error allowed under-18s to get a phone-monitoring app without parental consent.
bbc
Published: 31 January 2019
Cold Weather Alert - SE England at Level 3
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Public Health Project Support Officer, Maria McCann, for the attention of all Schools and Early Years Settings.
Action required
Published: 31 January 2019
One in 10 YOTs 'miss opportunities' to divert children from crime
<img alt="One in 10 YOTs &#39;miss opportunities&#39; to divert children from crime" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/ce8049d6-f276-40e0-9fb7-5490b533f208/2/dispersalzonesyotpoliceofficerrobinhammond-320x198.jpg" /> <p> More than 10 per cent of YOTs are not using these alternative methods to dispose of first-time or low-level offences, leading to charities raising concerns about a "postcode lottery". The survey, conducted... </p>
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Published: 31 January 2019