NHS dentists need to feel valued and appreciated as British Dental Association predicts that 43 million appointments have been missed over last two years
A HUGE backlog, Brexit and the mounting costs of delivering NHS dental care in the UK are driving dentists out of the profession – and top leadership expert Kul Mahay says that urgent action is needed. A recent study by the British Dental Association found that a huge rise in laboratory costs of around 15%, […]
Jamaican diver, Paralympic athlete and hijab-wearing dental worker inspire Nottingham youngsters to think about their future
CHILDREN at a Nottingham school have been inspired to think about their future with visits from a Jamaican diver, Paralympic athlete and hijab-wearing dental worker. They are one of several schools in the city and county to have taken part in a ground-breaking Government-backed project called Our Future that aims to connect youngsters in some […]
Derby City Council-backed careers scheme E4E recognised for achievements in helping young people as it’s shortlisted for East Midlands Chamber award
A CAREERS initiative created to help inspire young people in Derby has been shortlisted for a regional award. E4E is a Derby City Council-backed careers initiative that was set up in 2014. Led by manager Arshad Iqbal, it provides CV writing workshops, mock interviews, mentoring and ‘Dragons Den’ style Enterprise Challenge Day, where pupils pitch […]
Derby County fan Ryan Hills documents how charismatic and charming Jim Smith took Rams to new level in latest book – ‘Groundwork’
JIM Smith is, arguably, one of the best managers Derby County have had in recent history, writes Kerry Ganly. While the late, great Brian Clough brought silverware to the club and the likes of Roy McFarland, Dave Mackay and, more recently, Wayne Rooney achieved success of varying degrees – yes, Rooney was the man at […]
Government careers scheme Our Future is praised by Derby school after positive Ofsted visit
A DERBY headteacher has praised a ground-breaking Government-backed project that she says has helped raise aspirations for the youngsters in her school. Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, in Alvaston, was praised by Ofsted following a monitoring visit earlier this year for its ‘positive partnerships with the community’ and, according to head Ruth McNeil, the Our Future […]
Nottinghamshire funeral firm Gillotts welcomes FCA move to regulate pre-paid plans
A Nottinghamshire family funeral firm hopes a move to bring pre-paid plans under stricter financial control this week will give people the confidence to put money aside to pay for their own funerals. Gillotts Funeral Directors described the decision to grant the Financial Conduct Authority the right to regulate the plans as a positive step […]
Colourful end to school year for pupils at Derby city school that has turned a corner, thanks to Progressive Sports
PUPILS at a Derby school were given an extra-special treat to celebrate the end of the school year – the first complete academic year in more than 18 months. The youngsters from Zaytouna Primary School, in London Road, welcomed an entrepreneur who appeared on BBC TV programme ‘The Apprentice’ earlier this year as they were […]
Elvaston Castle set to become a Winter Wonderland when it’s lit up for Christmas
Elvaston Castle is going to be sprinkled with fairy dust and transformed into an enchanting Winter Wonderland this Christmas where families will be able to visit Santa and his elves, enjoy an outdoor ice rink and take a magical walk through a state-of-the-art lightshow. For the first time ever, the popular country park is […]
Leading Derby IT company says more schools need to make the most of innovative education technology
Schools in the UK have a way to go if they are to make the best use of information technology, according to a leading IT company. L.E.A.D. IT Services, based in Derby, offer fully-managed IT support across the UK and currently work with 25 internal schools, 100 external schools and businesses. They support primary and […]
‘Nurturing’ Chesterfield school where pupils thrive and have a love of reading is praised by Ofsted inspectors
A Chesterfield school has been praised by for its ‘nurturing’ environment and the way it ‘prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain’ by Government inspectors during a recent inspection. Whittington Moor Infant and Nursery Academy -part of the Cavendish Learning Trust – was also given top marks by Ofsted for its ‘caring and ambitious’ […]