June 19, 2013

Flying Start Catches up with the latest news from CReSTeD

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If you have a child who suffers from Dyslexia, any form of advice and help will be greatly received, especially in the provision of information regarding schools that understand the problem and offer support to the child. CreSTeD is the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils, whose aim is to help parents and also those who advise them, choose schools for children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).   Dyslexia is a learning difference, a combination of strengths and weaknesses which affects the learning … [Read more...]

Flying Start Catches Up With Debbie Hepplewhite, Her Expertise and Impressive Phonics International

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A constant problem for both primary and secondary school staff has been the number of pupils unable to reach a satisfactory standard in reading before leaving  junior school for the start of their secondary education. The knock on effect means that a significant number of students, leaving to take up placement in the workforce, transfer this low standard and are unable to work effectively. A study carried out by the Programme for International Student Assessment in 2009 showed that after seven years of primary education, one in six 11 year … [Read more...]

Who would not want to know how to reduce accidents and what to do in an emergency?

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When a child, work colleague, parent, friend or stranger is taken ill suddenly or is injured in an accident, you need to know what to do. It is simple and fun to learn and gives you the confidence to act promptly and appropriately in a crisis – a very good feeling compared to being a helpless bystander. AETP will take pleasure in providing you with relevant First Aid training.   First Aid – including in the curriculum  AETP is a HSE Approved First Aid at Work training organization, a HABC Approved Health and Safety Training Centre, … [Read more...]

It’s all Thrills and Spills at Welton Waters Adventure Centre!

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If the combination of thrills, spills and water based activities gets you excited then you will definitely need to check out Welton Waters Adventure Centre (WWAC) in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Situated in a beautiful location on the river Humber near Hull, they are within easy reach of Hull, Scunthorpe, Beverley, Cottingham, Hessle, Barton-Upon-Humber and the general East Riding area and with the M62 a stone’s throw away it’s easy to find from further afield.   WWAC provide outdoor education for individuals, families and groups from … [Read more...]

Once Simply Stuck Always Simply Stuck

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Once upon a time our mothers went through the annual new-school-clothes-labelling event just before the new term started. A good hour or two with sew on labels bought from a haberdasher if they were write-on or a well known department store for posh ones with the name already sewn in. In some respects time hasn’t changes too much as school clothing still gets labelled and still gets lost when not labelled. However, modern times have seen a development in labels that has enabled more than just the P.E. kit, jumpers and coats require that all important … [Read more...]

Marbury Farm takes on a totally new perspective for children’s school trips.

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In 2010, TV channel Eden carried out a survey of 2000 children under 12 and found that 21% of them had never been to a farm or experienced the pleasure and delight that seeing and interacting with farm animals can bring. Located near Whitchurch in Cheshire, Marbury Farm Centre is doing its best to eat into the statistics and provide a totally new perspective for children. The farm has been hosting farm visits for schools, clubs and other interest groups since 2003 when they first joined a farm environment scheme. Marbury Farm Centre is an ideal … [Read more...]

Flying Start catches up with one of the country’s leading suppliers of Adhesive Labels

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Celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2013, Label Planet is one of the country’s leading suppliers of adhesive labels on A4 sheets. Based in Nantwich in Cheshire, Label Planet is an online company using the web site www.labelplanet.co.uk to fulfil orders from individuals, companies and other organisations for sheet labels for inkjet and laser printers. As sheet labels are a speciality for Label Planet, they stock a vast array and offer the choice of over 40 different sizes in 30 different materials and can cope rapidly with orders up to 20,000 … [Read more...]

The perfect “One Stop Shop” for Educational Equipment

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ED-Solutions Direct is a one-stop shop for educational equipment. We offer innovative classroom furniture, along with an assortment of exciting play equipment to help children develop skills as they actively explore their surroundings. Based in London, ED-Solutions Direct is an established UK company that offers education professionals a host of resources for creating a stimulating learning environment. We provide a unique range of curriculum material alongside popular activity equipment at prices that offer value for money.   Our … [Read more...]

Flying Start Catches Up With Phonics International

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                A constant problem for both primary and secondary school staff has been the number of pupils unable to reach a satisfactory standard in reading before leaving junior school for the start of their secondary education. The knock on effect means that a significant number of students, leaving to take up placement in the workforce, transfer this low standard and are unable to work effectively. A study carried out by the Programme for International Student Assessment in … [Read more...]

Welcome to our Award Winning Farm Park OPEN EVERY DAY!

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Welcome to our Award Winning Farm Park OPEN EVERY DAY! Farmer Palmer's is an award winning, family run, attraction just outside Poole, Dorset. We offer free parking, easy access and a great value family day out. "We understand that family time is precious in this busy world, here at Farmer Palmers we encourage children to explore, learn and gain confidence in the fresh air, in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, ideal for all the family. It is so rewarding to see happy children's faces having fun during their family day out in Dorset." - Sandra … [Read more...]