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The debate: Sticks and stones – is it just banter?, Notebook

The debate: Sticks and stones – is it just banter?

Derogatory language is common among children, but is using terms that have undoubtedly negative connotations detrimental to how children will view minority groups, or are efforts to quell offensive language among school children futile, and a step too far?

By | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 12:00 am

Maths doesn’t have to be boring, Notebook

Maths doesn’t have to be boring

Maths! Who could honestly say they looked forward to their maths lessons at school? A small minority, at most.

By | Notebook | Friday, 25 May 2012 at 11:44 am

Online House Hunter: Re-cap time, Property

Online House Hunter: Re-cap time

Time for a re-cap on where to start your online house hunting

By | Property | Friday, 11 March 2011 at 7:00 am

Online House Hunter: Back to School II, Notebook

Online House Hunter: Back to School II

IN my last blog I gave some pointers for those wishing to find out about schools near their new home. Schoolsfinder is your first port of call but then you’ll want to pay a visit to the Education Performance Tables and Ofsted to find out about the quality of the school – at least ahead [...]

By | Notebook, Property | Monday, 14 February 2011 at 7:00 am

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