Bemrose School deputy headteacher publishes book sharing insight on diversity in schools and Black Lives Matter
The deputy headteacher at one of Derby’s most multicultural schools is passing on her experience to other teachers after writing a book to encourage diversity in lessons. Bennie Kara, who works at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, was approached by a leading publisher to write A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in the […]
Divine Box: Derbyshire bath bomb business booms during Coronavirus pandemic
A woman who launched her own handmade bath bomb company during the peak of the pandemic has take on seven members of staff to help her keep up with the demand for 2,000 products a day. Danielle Dunn left her fulltime job in March and moved into a workshop just five days before the […]
Derventio Housing Trust set to share its residents’ feedback to help raise industry standards
Derbyshire social landlord Derventio Housing Trust has agreed to share information on how it gathers and handles feedback and complaints from residents to help other UK housing providers improve their service. The Trust, based in Boyer Street, Derby, has become the latest organisation to join the nationwide drive to develop the UK Housing Data Standards, […]
St Giles School celebrate BBC Children in Need in style after missing out last year due to flooding in Derby
PUPILS at a Derby special school took part in Pudsey-themed learning events, completed mood boosting activities in class and took part in a fun PE session with Body Coach Joe Wicks to celebrate the BBC’s annual Children in Need fundraiser. St Giles School had to delay their celebrations last year after flooding forced the closure […]
Derby Mum Becky Brown – dubbed the ‘Mrs Hinch of Food’ – shares tips on shopping efficiently during Coronavirus pandemic and life hacks as new business goes from strength to strength
A DERBY mum is on a mission to educate others on how they can shop more smartly during the coronavirus lockdown after saving hundreds of pounds at the supermarket herself. Dubbed the ‘Mrs Hinch of Food’ – after the cleaning influencer who took social media by storm and garnered millions of followers in just one […]
Derby leadership specialist Kul Mahay on the changing style of UK prime minister Boris Johnson
A LEADERSHIP specialist believes that UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has adjusted his leadership language since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK. Kul Mahay is a former police chief who has worked with universities, colleges and NHS Trusts to develop emotional intelligence in their leadership teams. He says that Mr Johnson appears […]
Develop Training unveils its first blended learning course as Covid-19 hastens the industry’s “great leap forward”
Leading technical and compliance training provider Develop Training has hailed a “great leap forward” for the industry after it brought forward the launch of its first blended learning course due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Develop Training, part of the JTL Group, has hailed its newly revised Authorised Person High Voltage (Commercial) training course as a […]
Derby finance expert James Wallis launches free how-to videos and online money MOTs to help families take control
A Derby financial advisor is preparing to launch a series of online videos and run free 20-minute online money MOTs to help families get ready for whatever 2021 has in store for them. James Wallis, founder of Aristotle financial Planning, at Friar Gate Studios in Ford Street, is balancing his day job with the task […]
Emily joins the team at Derby’s Penguin PR as Covid-19 recovery economy fuels expansion
Derby public relations agency Penguin PR has appointed a new PR account executive to help it serve a host of new clients whose businesses are thriving despite the ongoing coronavirus. Emily Fish has joined the team at the Ashbourne Road-based agency after impressing staff during a successful period of work experience earlier this year. Penguin […]
Derbyshire-based Securiscape showcase super-shallow Glide Bollard HVM system is an industry game-changer
A new barrier system which uses high security bollards capable of being slid in and out of position to control access has been unveiled after it successfully stopped a 7.2 tonne truck during testing – and even tore its front axle clean off. Derbyshire-based security products firm Securiscape Ltd has hailed its latest invention, the […]