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Unemployable underclass? Doesn't have to be this way, argues Perspective

2012-01-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

Recent reports suggest Britain is at risk of creating a new ‘underclass’ of individuals who are permanently omitted from the prospect of gaining employment. But it doesn't have to be this way, points out Perspective, a leading UK provider of learning management software, apprenticeship schemes could provide an outlet for those struggling to

The easy, green and friendly way to school fundraising

2012-01-18T22:29:00.000-08:00

Schools are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to raise funds. The traditional school fairs and cakes sales can no longer be relied on by schools to raise all the money they need. A new community-based website MYGYKO is offering a new way to approach fundraising, which allows both parents to benefit as well as the school. Parents help raise money for their school by simply

That's Technology: Westcoastcloud offers free email archiving to Webr...

2012-01-18T22:09:00.000-08:00

That's Technology: Westcoastcloud offers free email archiving to Webr...: UK hosted cloud services provider Westcoastcloud, is offering Webroot customers the chance...

Job Centre Should Push Apprenticeships Harder, Says Perspective

2012-01-18T22:02:00.000-08:00

As recent reports show that one in five 16 to 24 year olds are classed as ‘NEET’ – not in education, employment or training – Perspective, the Midland- based pioneers of student tracking systems, says that knowledge of the benefits of apprenticeships isn’t prevalent enough amongst youngsters and that the Job Centre should do all they can to

Newham College streamlines purchase-to-pay processes with Version One

2012-01-17T23:33:00.000-08:00

Newham College has significantly streamlined its purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes with Version One’s document imaging system, DbArchive, and automated invoice processing solution, DbCapture. Newham College has also implemented Version One’s recently developed DbCapture PDF solution to further streamline P2P. DbCapture PDF is the latest addition

Forward-thinking school adopts Bradford/Meru implementation

2012-01-17T23:24:00.000-08:00

Forward-thinking Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire has become one of the first schools in the UK to adopt a combined Bradford Networks and Meru Networks secure wireless solution. Designed to offer Sixth Form and Year 9 and 10 pupils access to a more independent and personal learning environment, the implementation paves the way for state schools to go wireless by encouraging

Exam board OCR’s “pioneering work” – Gove announces changes to ICT curriculum

2012-01-15T23:38:00.000-08:00

Education Secretary Michael Gove praised OCR’s “pioneering” work in the field of computer science qualifications, at a major educational technology event in London. OCR - www.ocr.org.uk - is currently the only awarding body to offer a computing GCSE. During a keynote speech at the opening of BETT 2012, Gove announced the scrapping of the ICT

That's Food and Drink: Fry's Vegetarian to be distributed by 3663

2012-01-15T12:17:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Fry's Vegetarian to be distributed by 3663: "We Are Delighted To Announce That From January World Leading Meat Replacement Experts Fry's Vegetarian Will Be Available From Leading Food ...

That's Business: SugarCRM Targets UK Education Market with Green In...

2012-01-12T23:20:00.000-08:00

That's Business: SugarCRM Targets UK Education Market with Green In...: SugarCRM , the world’s fastest-growing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) company...

North-West University Implements Open and Secure Network for Tens of Thousands of Mobile Devices

2012-01-09T23:38:00.000-08:00

Bradford Networks and Khipu Networks Help University Manage Access for 20,000 Students Khipu Networks, provider of Cyber Security Solutions within the Education sector, and Bradford Networks, the best choice to enable secure network access for corporate issued and personal mobile devices, today announce that North-West University (NWU) in

A unique residential Military Academy opens at Bicton College in September 2012

2012-01-09T23:11:00.000-08:00

The Academy will be the first of its type within a publicly funded college of further education. The Academy programme has been designed in consultation with Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone, and has been closely monitored by a number of departments within the Ministry of Defence. The Academy, based in the outstanding setting

Positive Response to the Croydon Riots

2012-01-09T22:28:00.001-08:00

Crystal Palace Football Club joins forces with Croydon’s young people and youth support organisations to counter the negative public perception of young people and highlight the positive contributions that they can offer to their communities. In response to the Croydon riots and to counteract the negative perception of young people in Croydon,

Experience the Plague in a New Award-Winning Educational Game for Your iPad2

2012-01-08T08:59:00.000-08:00

A year ago Serious Games Interactive released the first episode in the Playing History educational game series, “Playing History: The Plague”. Since then the game has been used in more than 500 schools, won several awards and is nominated to the prestigious BETT Award 2012. Now the game is available on iPad! Serious Games Interactive is proud to announce their ground-breaking, awardwinning

That's Gardening: Gardening the hobby to make you fitter

2012-01-08T06:59:00.000-08:00

That's Gardening: Gardening the hobby to make you fitter: Want to lose weight? Have more fun? Get more creative? Improve body and mind? Achieve it all by taking up gardening, this year. Gardenin...

Adult Further Education Figures Down

2012-01-08T04:55:00.000-08:00

A recent report has found that there has been a sharp decrease in the number of adults participating in further education courses. Perspective, a UK individual learning plan software provider, is looking to encourage potential adult learners and apprentices to reconsider their options before they decide not to undertake further education. Government data found that from 2010 –

The Third Annual Top Ten E-Learning Movers And Shakers

2012-01-07T11:14:00.000-08:00

The dawn of a New Year means that, once again - based on nothing more than experience and prejudice - it's time to publish lists of the 'Top Ten' most influential people in the corporate e-learning sector, in the World, Europe and the UK. And - increasing each year since these lists' inception in 2010 - the debate among the judges as to who genuinely warrants a place on these 'top tables' of the

That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T02:13:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team behind the That's Team of online magazines! We hope that you are able to get and to giv...

That's Health: Back to school boost for the New Year

2011-12-19T09:23:00.000-08:00

That's Health: Back to school boost for the New Year: Sending your kids back to school after the winter break can be a daunting prospect for some parents with the inevitable onslaught of colds a...

That's Business: Financial literacy essential for future business l...

2011-12-12T23:31:00.000-08:00

That's Business: Financial literacy essential for future business l...: The Financial Skills Partnership is encouraged by the recommendations of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Financial Education for Youn...

npower Enthuse day at Fawley power station sparks interest in engineering

2011-12-06T22:52:00.000-08:00

Students from Hardley School and Sixth Form in Holbury, Southampton sparked their interest in engineering taking part in an npower Enthuse day. Five engineers from Fawley Power Station joined 115, Year 9 students at the Enthuse day. The programme is designed to inspire and engage students aged 12-14 years old in science, technology,

That's Technology: Daler-Rowney consolidates their EDI with Wesupply

2011-12-04T03:46:00.000-08:00

That's Technology: Daler-Rowney consolidates their EDI with Wesupply: Daler-Rowney Ltd., a top manufacturer in the artist’s materials market, is consolidating its connectivity with key customers through Wesupp...

Technology firm gives away £10m to educational establishments to help boost industry retail merchandising skills

2011-11-28T23:23:00.000-08:00

vrSoftware, the developer of leading visual merchandising and design software vrMockshop, is continuing its commitment to training across the retail industry after giving away £10m for the education of the next generation of retail professionals. The software, which lets retailers create and merchandise a three-dimensional model of a retail store, has been offered to universities and

That's Books: 1,000,000 Free e-books every single month

2011-11-28T23:15:00.000-08:00

That's Books: 1,000,000 Free e-books every single month: In the beginning the internet was free: information was available for all at the click of the mouse. Over the past ten years quality infor...

That's Green: ABB gives its name to new educational facility aim...

2011-11-28T22:58:00.000-08:00

That's Green: ABB gives its name to new educational facility aim...: ABB has given its support for a new facility built by City College Plymouth aimed at encouraging ...

That's Business: Social entrepreneur award for Atul Pathak

2011-11-27T23:38:00.000-08:00

That's Business: Social entrepreneur award for Atul Pathak: Atul Pathak, Managing Director of Appt Corporation and franchisee of 20 McDonald’s restaurants, was presented with the prestigious ‘Socia...

That's Parenting: Markel & Butlins making dreams come true for Young...

2011-11-27T23:19:00.000-08:00

That's Parenting: Markel & Butlins making dreams come true for Young...: Long-term supporters of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Markel Insurance and Butlins joined forces to provide a fun-filled day out fo...

Drop in College Enrolment Blamed on Scrapping of EMA

2011-11-25T01:29:00.000-08:00

Perspective, a UK provider of learning management software, has claimed that an apparent drop in college enrolment figures is likely to be an affect of the loss of the education maintenance allowance (EMA). A survey of 182 colleges conducted by the Association of Colleges found that 49 per cent of those surveyed saw a drop in applications from

Thomson and First Choice move closer to sustainable pledge by reaching over 140,000 school pupils with key environmental message

2011-11-20T23:18:00.000-08:00

Working with National Schools Partnership (NSP) to incorporate the innovative ‘Eco-traveller’ programme into the National Curriculum, Thomson and First Choice’s sustainable tourism key messages have reached over 1,000 schools across the UK and more than 140,000 children. The Eco-traveller programme which was launched in June this year, includes

Be That Writer: Findmypast.co.uk reveals unusual discoveries from ...

2011-11-20T23:07:00.000-08:00

Be That Writer: Findmypast.co.uk reveals unusual discoveries from ...: Findmypast.co.uk has announced several unique discoveries found in the newly available loc...

That's Business: Four-Point Plan to help young jobless

2011-11-20T22:56:00.000-08:00

That's Business: Four-Point Plan to help young jobless: Ray Auvray, the head of a top UK provider of employment, education and training services for young people, today urged the government to a...

ECA welcomes Government pilot to give employers more control over skills training

2011-11-17T23:04:00.000-08:00

Steve Bratt, CEO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), welcomes today’s announcement from the Prime Minister that a £250 million fund will be made available to employers over the next two years. The fund will enable employers to design, develop and purchase vocational training programmes which they actually need. Bratt says: “Skills are integral to the growth of our economy, so

Vocational training news welcomed

2011-11-16T23:27:00.001-08:00

Steve Bratt, CEO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), applauds the Government’s plan to raise the profile of vocational training, but warns that only industry recognised apprenticeships should take the credit. “It’s good to see the status of vocational training being raised. For too long now apprenticeships have been seen as second class to degrees. If, as Vince Cable has

Apprenticeships Need to be Considered as 80 Percent of Students Re-evaluate University Plans Follow Fee Rise

2011-11-09T23:31:00.000-08:00

With recent figures revealing that up to 80 percent of students are re-evaluating their future education plans following the hike in university tuition fees, Perspective, the Midlands-based pioneers of learner management systems, suggests that modern apprenticeships are a viable alternative. The government’s new funding system for higher education will see maximum tuition fees increased to

Changing floors in school changing room

2011-11-08T22:55:00.000-08:00

RonaFloor Epoxy Floor Mortar was used to upgrade floors in male and female changing rooms at St Johns School in Billericay, Essex. The floor needed to be seamless with a slip-resistant finish that was comfortable to bare feet in the shower areas and hard wearing, to withstand scuffing from studded boots and shoes. Contractors S

That's Business: FAST Ltd Announces New Training Programme To Help ...

2011-11-07T02:52:00.000-08:00

That's Business: FAST Ltd Announces New Training Programme To Help ...: FAST Ltd, an independent authority on Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Compliance, providing education, consulting and managed servi...

That's Christmas: Doodlenation.com - on a mission to get UK kids and...

2011-11-06T03:50:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Doodlenation.com - on a mission to get UK kids and...: Families are being urged to enjoy fun and creative times together this Christmas, free from the annoying bleep of computerised gadgets – by ...

Pleasley Colliery Wins EMCBE Heritage Award

2011-11-06T02:01:00.000-08:00

We are delighted to announce that Woodhead Heritages’ £860K repair and regeneration project at Pleasley Colliery won the Heritage Award at the 2011 EMCBE (East Midlands Centre for Constructing the Built Environment) Awards dinner on 28 October 2011. Celebrating the best of construction, the Awards are open to all involved in delivering construction and contributing to the built

That's Books: Primary School A Parent's Guide by Kim Thomas

2011-11-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

That's Books: Primary School A Parent's Guide by Kim Thomas: Up until the 1981 act gave parents some choice over where they sent their children to school, a child was basically sent where there was a s...

That's Christmas: Create your own Winter Wonderland!

2011-10-30T04:54:00.000-07:00

That's Christmas: Create your own Winter Wonderland!: The pre-Christmas build-up can be a magical time for adults alike. And now you can make it even more special for you and your children with ...

That's Christmas: Do something great this Christmas. Amaze your kids...

2011-10-29T08:51:00.000-07:00

That's Christmas: Do something great this Christmas. Amaze your kids...: Who says knowledge is boring? Or that frivolity and fun should be eschewed for learning? Only those unfortunate people who have never found ...

Learner Management Solutions Make Apprenticeships More Attractive for Businesses

2011-10-26T23:38:00.000-07:00

The availability of software solutions to efficiently manage and supervise the progression of learners is making apprenticeship schemes a much more attractive opportunity for businesses according to Perspective, the Midlands-based pioneers of real-time student monitoring software. Effectively tracking learner progression can

That's Parenting: Earn £5 M&S Vouchers this half term, by doing some...

2011-10-20T23:23:00.000-07:00

That's Parenting: Earn £5 M&S Vouchers this half term, by doing some...: As any parent will tell you, they always seem to have items that their children have outgrown or no longer need that they would like to s...

That's Travel: Cheaper Holidays for Half Term from Netflights.com...

2011-10-16T23:20:00.000-07:00

That's Travel: Cheaper Holidays for Half Term from Netflights.com...: Cheap holiday deals can be hard to find, especially when you’re restricted to travelling when t...

Able Skills will lead the way in electrical training

2011-10-13T23:13:00.000-07:00

Able Skills has announced a number of courses and evening classes available for those wishing to study electrical training including the new City and Guilds 2357 qualification. The City and Guilds 2357 electrical qualification is set to be the only route into the electrical industry now that the C&G 2330 has reached the end of

That's Gardening: Blue Peter Gardener, Chris Collins, joins MyGarden...

2011-10-12T22:39:00.000-07:00

That's Gardening: Blue Peter Gardener, Chris Collins, joins MyGarden...: Chris Collins becomes the latest gardening expert to join MyGardenSchool bringing outstanding expertise in horticulture for children Pe...

Primary schools across the UK are urged to register for the Communication Triathlon!

2011-10-02T23:29:00.000-07:00

Primary schools across the UK are urged to register for the Communication Triathlon today! With 300 days to go until the start of the Olympic Games, primary schools across the UK are being encouraged this month to register for the Communication Triathlon and join thousands of children and staff across the country who have already

World Of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2011

2011-09-19T22:31:00.000-07:00

Registration is open for the highly important World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, rightly dubbed the premier event for business learning, which will draw thousands of learning and development (L&D) professionals to the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 September 2011. Now in its 19th year, the event's exhibition will bring together around 100 UK and international exhibitors

Trade Skills 4U & JTL partner to deliver quality electrical apprenticeships

2011-09-08T23:28:00.000-07:00

National Electrical Provision enhanced by New Training Partnership Trade Skills 4U and JTL have announced an i8mportant partnership to deliver NVQ Diploma qualifications to electrical apprentices looking to become fully qualified in the electrical industry. Thanks to this new agreement, the two organisations are working together

Cornwall College to cut budgeting time and to electronically circulate over 100,000 documents

2011-09-06T23:47:00.000-07:00

Advanced Business Solutions’ finance system will provide Cornwall College with vital time and paper saving benefits. Cornwall College, the third largest further and higher education college in the UK with 45,000 students, is implementing a financial management system (FMS) with integrated budgeting, forecasting and planning functionality from Advanced Business Solutions (ABS). This FMS,

That's Parenting: GYKO gives power back to parents

2011-09-04T22:41:00.000-07:00

That's Parenting: GYKO gives power back to parents: As any parent will tell you, they always seem to have items that their children have outgrown or ...

Replacement laptops for students within 24 hours of claim – says Endsleigh Insurance

2011-08-31T23:33:00.000-07:00

Today, laptops are essential for every student to keep up-to-date with their studies. This is why Endsleigh Insurance, student insurance specialists with over 40 years experience, offer a 24-hour replacement option for lost or broken laptops. Endsleigh recently revealed students take on average £2,652 worth of goods to university and they have published data on the different

redspottedhanky.com announces fund raising for The Prince's Trust

2011-08-30T22:47:00.000-07:00

redspottedhanky.com is proud to announce it will be raising funds for The Prince's Trust. redspottedhanky is supporting the 2011 Prince's Trust 'Million Makers' corporate challenge, a charity competition which sees teams from a hundred organisations set up businesses in order to raise as much funding as possible for The

That's Parenting: Romans, Spies and Ballerinas Make Up Children’s Fa...

2011-08-29T23:41:00.000-07:00

That's Parenting: Romans, Spies and Ballerinas Make Up Children’s Fa...: Playmobil research reveals traditional school wear is due for a shake up. With only a matter of...

That's Technology: University upgrades security

2011-08-29T23:36:00.000-07:00

That's Technology: University upgrades security: The University of Exeter has awarded Xchanging, the business process and technology services provider and integrator, a contract to design, ...

That's Home and Household: New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Weekly Deals Offer Savi...

2011-08-29T23:26:00.000-07:00

That's Home and Household: New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Weekly Deals Offer Savi...: Online voucher codes specialist delivers latest value for money offers redeemable at House of Fraser and Debenhams. The late...

Are YOU saving for university fees?

2011-08-15T22:47:00.000-07:00

As A-level students await their results this Thursday, instant online credit information provider, Equifax, has investigated how families are preparing for the future costs of university education. The findings of the study amongst users of the company’s credit report services, reveal that many families do not believe they will be able to financially support their children when they go to

Warning to students NOT to be main name on financial agreements

2011-08-06T08:28:00.000-07:00

With the University year over and a new one set to start in September; August will spark a lot of movement in students finding new accommodation. And whilst many students will choose to share with friends, especially those leaving halls of residents, leading online credit information expert Equifax, is urging them to be aware of the potential risks of being the main name on a financial

Free eBooks for A Level studies welcomed by cash-strapped schools - according to survey

2011-07-27T23:15:00.000-07:00

A survey conducted by OCR shows teachers facing tight budgets welcome the offer of free A Level eBooks from next September to help with their students’ studies. Responses from over 1500 schools and colleges revealed that over 90% of teachers thought free resources for A Level students would help with their students’ studies

That's Holiday: The National Trust? Gnashional Trust! Trust opens ...

2011-07-27T23:02:00.000-07:00

That's Holiday: The National Trust? Gnashional Trust! Trust opens ...: "The National Trust has, for the first time, given fictional characters keys to all of its 300 homes and access to the 617,500 acres of land ..."

That's Green: Tragedy for National Trust MyFarm's Shire Horse fo...

2011-07-17T23:46:00.000-07:00

That's Green: Tragedy for National Trust MyFarm's Shire Horse fo...: "The National Trust's MyFarm team at Wimpole Home Farm in Cambridgeshire had been eagerly awaiting the foaling of Queenie, the only Shire Hor..."

Bidding for the Future - Art World raises funds for decorative arts education at Sotheby's auction

2011-07-17T22:53:00.001-07:00

The Company of Arts Scholars is leading a campaign for greater educational support in the decorative arts with a spectacular Charity Auction at Sotheby’s later this year. Today’s students will be the experts of tomorrow and the guardians of our heritage. But they will struggle to obtain the skills, knowledge and opportunities they need, without financial and practical support. In February

Hubaco Acquires YourSchoolUniform.com Ltd

2011-07-13T22:09:00.000-07:00

Derbyshire-based Hubaco Ltd has acquired 100% of the share capital of www.YourSchoolUniform.com Ltd, as part of its investment strategy for the company. This comes after Hubaco Ltd recently announced it had invested in the Peterborough-based online supplier of school wear to help fund future growth. Hubaco Ltd is a family-run business owned and led by husband and wife team Andy Utting and

Ofsted calls on the government to support nurture groups in schools

2011-07-12T23:29:00.000-07:00

The government's school inspectors, Ofsted, have said that the government should help schools to provide 'nurture groups' for pupils with emotional and behavioural needs. In a new report, Ofsted said the groups can make a ‘considerable difference’ and that they provide ‘substantial value’ for schools. Nurture groups are small classes for pupils with behavioural, social or emotional difficulties.

Tesco announces embroidered uniform giveaway

2011-07-12T23:03:00.000-07:00

Tesco has got together with its Uniform Embroidery Service Team to give away embroidered school uniforms to every child at two primary schools in time for the start of the new school year, come September. As one of the first choices for mums and dads to purchase their children's school uniform, Tesco knows value for money as well as quality are important factors in selecting school uniform,

That's Holiday: Action Packed Summer Holidays At Bodiam Castle, Ke...

2011-07-11T23:44:00.000-07:00

That's Holiday: Action Packed Summer Holidays At Bodiam Castle, Ke...: "Bodiam Castle's annual 'Summer Fun' event will take place between 23 July and 29 August 2011, offering a host of innovative activities to ke..."

National Student Housing Survey Announces 2011 Accommodation Awards

2011-07-04T23:29:00.001-07:00

Nationwide student survey reveals top performing universities and private accommodation providers. Independent market research agency Red Brick Research today announced the winners of the National Student Housing Survey Awards for 2011. So if you want to base your academic future on a range of factors, including how well you will be living, read on... The National Student Housing Survey (NSHS)

That's Parenting: Summer Holiday Safety: how to spot and treat a chi...

2011-07-04T22:27:00.000-07:00

That's Parenting: Summer Holiday Safety: how to spot and treat a chi...: "As schools break up and children go out on their bikes, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards, the risk of head injuries among youngsters a..."

That's Green: 2011 Future Friendly Awards recognise and reward l...

2011-07-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

That's Green: 2011 Future Friendly Awards recognise and reward l...: "Water shortage has been a real issue for farmers across the country in recent months. But did you know that, if -for example- everyone in th..."

Schools out for Summer! Now for some “me” time for teachers!

2011-06-30T22:23:00.001-07:00

Almost by mistake (it's a long story!) The Editor of That's Education spent time as a trainer of 16 to 18 year-olds, so does have some experience of teaching, so I do know some of the stresses and strains you go through. So I am including this story because I feel it is something you might like to know about! As pupils, large and small, across the country – from exam weary eighteen year olds to

Kilmarnock College to boost financial reporting and eliminate duplication of effort with system from Advanced Business Solutions

2011-06-27T22:53:00.001-07:00

Kilmarnock College, a Further Education (FE) college based in East Ayrshire, Scotland, will transform its efficiency levels and improve financial control by implementing a financial management system from Advanced Business Solutions (ABS). The new system, which has integrated electronic workflow and document imaging functionality, will enhance the reporting and accessibility of financial

That's Parenting: 5 Second Rule Game Launches

2011-06-26T23:27:00.000-07:00

That's Parenting: 5 Second Rule Game Launches: "Quick! If you're quick-thinking and fast-talking you'll beat the 5 Second Rule! (Well, you will. Won't you?) Following the success of Who ..."

Big Book Challenge For Bookworms During School Holidays!

2011-06-26T23:23:00.000-07:00

With the school holidays fast approaching, a special reading challenge for young bookworms is being launched in June in aid of The Children's Trust. Over the next three months, children of all ages are invited to take part in the Big Book Challenge. The aim is to encourage children to read as many books as possible during their summer break, and ask friends and family to sponsor them to raise

Newly created Welsh college selects financial management system from Advanced Business Solutions

2011-06-23T22:27:00.001-07:00

Cardiff and Vale College, which will be formed by the merger of Barry College and Coleg Glan Hafren to create one of the largest further education (FE) organisations in Wales, is implementing a financial management system from Advanced Business Solutions. This integrated system, which will include electronic procurement and workflow functionality, will improve financial reporting and support the

That's Green: npower teams up with Kevin Keegan for No Power Hou...

2011-06-20T23:26:00.000-07:00

That's Green: npower teams up with Kevin Keegan for No Power Hou...: "npower has announced it will work with Kevin Keegan to help football fans save energy in Sunderland. Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan wi..."

Debenhams reports boosted sales as teen prepare for proms

2011-06-20T22:46:00.001-07:00

Debenhams has revealed that teenagers across the country won't be attending school discos over the coming weeks but instead dancing at American style school proms. The phenomenon is so prevalent that in some areas nine out of ten secondary schools will be hosting the events, sending sales of prom style dresses soaring and creating a new sales peak second only to Christmas says the store.

The Big Bang London and South East hits The Science Museum this week

2011-06-20T22:44:00.001-07:00

A free, interactive event aimed at inspiring young people in science, technology, engineering and maths comes to the Science Museum on Wednesday 22nd June 2011. The Big Bang London and South East will welcome over 3,000 students, teachers and parents from across the region to enjoy exciting hands-on activities with industry professionals and top Universities from 10 am- 3pm. STEMNET (The

That's Business: Kasmin is on the 'Righttrack' with OBE for service...

2011-06-19T22:42:00.000-07:00

That's Business: Kasmin is on the 'Righttrack' with OBE for service...: "Kasmin Cooney, the Managing Director of Righttrack Consultancy, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2011. Kasmin says:..."

That's Parenting: Over The Wall' charity provides exciting challenge...

2011-06-19T22:36:00.000-07:00

That's Parenting: Over The Wall' charity provides exciting challenge...: "Over The Wall (OTW) was founded in 1999 as part of Paul Newman's international Association of Hole in the Wall Camps to provide free, life-c..."

Rural Sussex pre-school secures allotment

2011-06-13T22:40:00.001-07:00

A pre-school in rural Sussex is adding allotment sessions to its curriculum after securing a plot next door to the school after several years on the waiting list. Blackboys Pre-School near Uckfield in East Sussex was delighted to hear it had been successful in obtaining a plot. The allotment will let pupils spend time outside their pre-school environment to grow vegetables, fruit and plants and

Mobex launches first mobile pinhole camera

2011-06-07T22:19:00.000-07:00

South West England based exhibition and roadshow specialist Mobex has built a unique mobile pinhole camera known as a Phenomera. The trailer has a multi-functional aspect as both a pinhole camera, so visitors can study both the art and science of capturing an image, and as a laboratory and dark room, where they can learn how to make light sensitive emulsions and experiment with refraction,

That's Technology: Symmetry signs up to ‘Cloud Vendor Charter’ as mor...

2011-05-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

That's Technology: Symmetry signs up to ‘Cloud Vendor Charter’ as mor...: "Symmetry, a financial management systems provider, has become one of the first suppliers to sign up to BASDA’s (Business Application Softwar..."

Thomson and First Choice Pioneer NVQ Qualification for Overseas Holiday Advisors

2011-05-17T22:22:00.000-07:00

TUI UK & Ireland, parent company of Thomson and First Choice Holidays, are to become the first tour operator to introduce NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Tour Operations to its 800 overseas holiday advisor roles. The ground-breaking programme has been tailored to the needs of the tour operator, and has been certificated by City & Guilds, so both managers and holiday advisors will gain professional

M&S Joins National Walk to School Week

2011-05-14T08:50:00.001-07:00

M&S has launched a new online campaign to help encourage UK children to walk to school. Working in partnership with charity Living Streets, M&S has created a free downloadable game for parents to play with their children, along with useful safety tips to use on their walk to and from school. During National Walk to School Week, which runs from 16-20 May, over 1 million children across the UK are

Students flocking to open learning courses to beat university fees

2011-04-11T23:07:00.000-07:00

Many students are apparently turning to open learning courses in a bid to escape the increased university fees. This is according to the latest number of enrolment applications at Kaplan Open Learning. With major changes to university fees proposed by the government, leaving many students facing annual tuition fee bills of up to £9,000 per year, a significant number of prospective students