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PSHE Anti Crime workshops available to Slough Schools
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Young Peoples Service, Giovanni Ferri, on behalf of The Westgate School and Priory School, for the attention of all Schools in Slough.
Published: 15 January 2019
Vinspired environmental work set to carry on after charity collapse
<img alt="Vinspired environmental work set to carry on after charity collapse" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/5457ce7c-a8cf-4d6b-a9e0-23359fbed095/2/volunteerphoto451-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Among work handled by Vinspired, which closed its doors last November, is youth engagement for Our Bright Future - a £33m partnership led by the Wildlife Trusts to involve young people in environmental... </p>
cypn
Published: 15 January 2019
Monthly care applications reach three-year low
<img alt="Monthly care applications reach three-year low" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/92e1466b-1b94-43e7-8574-a5a5b3da124b/1/picturemorguefile-320x198.png" /> <p> Figures from the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) show there were 975 applications made in December last year. This is the first month since September 2015, when 985... </p>
cypn
Published: 15 January 2019
University switches off social media to help student well-being
A university is switching off its social media channels to promote a healthier online culture.
bbc
Published: 15 January 2019
Labour calls for 'radical overhaul' in apprenticeships
<img alt="Labour calls for &#39;radical overhaul&#39; in apprenticeships" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/d632b172-e2c2-42ff-a20e-1c446639e075/2/ApprenticeMonkeyBusinessAdobeStock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Speaking during a parliamentary debate on apprenticeships, Judith Cummins said schools should work closely with local businesses and colleges to help young people access vocational skills for future employment.... </p>
cypn
Published: 15 January 2019
School starts £20k crowdfunding bid to help ease budget cuts
The head teacher says some fundraising will pay for maintenance as its central budget is being "squeezed".
bbc
Published: 15 January 2019
Cambridge University 1908 suffrage banners recreated
A costume designer spent a year researching materials and techniques used in the original 1908 banner.
bbc
Published: 15 January 2019
Rich students save by paying fees up front
About 10% of students pay tuition fees in England without a loan - with claims this helps the wealthiest.
bbc
Published: 15 January 2019
University offers 'should be made after results day', say lecturers
The change could mean the end of unconditional offers and the "chaotic" clearing system, lecturers say.
bbc
Published: 14 January 2019