Supporting children through exams
Throughout this spring and summer many pupils will be sitting exams. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, T levels and more. Younger children in year six will sit SATS.
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Stress Awareness Month 2022
April is Stress Awareness Month. It is organised and supported by The Stress Management Society and has been held every year since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures of modern stress.
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FACE COVID – How to respond effectively to the crisis
‘FACE COVID’ is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
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Celebrate LGBT+ History Month this February 2022
February is LGBT History Month. It is an annual month-long observation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history. It celebrates the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. We think it’s important to recognise and celebrate LGBT History Month in order to raise awareness and promote equality within our health, care and emergency services. We will be sharing updates on local events and ways you can get involved.
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Vaccines as a condition of deployment regulations updated
The Health and Social Care Secretary announced on 31st January that being vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be a condition of employment for health and social care staff. The decision will be subject to public consultation and Parliamentary review.
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Dry January 2022
Dry January is the UK’s official one-month alcohol-free challenge. It’s organised by Alcohol Change UK and means giving up alcohol for 31 days during January.
A new year message to all our staff
England’s Plan B COVID response has meant that over the festive period families and friends have been able to gather. We encourage common sense and following guidelines at all times but hope that all of our staff in Leicestershire and Rutland were able to relax and enjoy some time with their loved ones this Christmas.
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Top tips to keep you smiling this Christmas
The festive season is once again upon us. We hope it will be an opportunity for you to celebrate with your loved ones and spread some joy.
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Preparing for winter and the Omicron variant
Our health, social-care and emergency services are preparing for a challenging winter. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant across the UK has raised real concerns and public health officials are warning of 1 million infections by the end of December 2021. The media are referring to a ‘tsunami’ of infections and asking ‘what will happen to the NHS?’
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What is sober shaming?
Increasing numbers of us are choosing to cut out alcohol. A 2019 report by the Office of National Statistics says the average person drinks around 40% less than in 2004, with one in five choosing not to drink at all. But new research reveals that the path to conscious drinking doesn’t always run smoothly, particularly for men who want to cut down or cut out alcohol entirely.
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