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by Emma Lee-Potter
“We hope this campaign will
Ben Allen
help teenagers to recognise the
Editor
signs of abuse and equip them with
Pete Henshaw – 020 7501 6771
A teenage boy explodes with anger the knowledge and confidence to
pete.henshaw@markallengroup.
and grabs his girlfriend by the hair seek help, as well as understanding
com
when she glances at a text message the consequences of being abu-
Deputy editor from a friend. sive or controlling in a relation-
David Taylor – 020 7501 6772 The shocking scene is part of a ship,” said home secretary, Alan
david.taylor@markallengroup.com new advertising campaign launched Johnson.
Chief reporter by the Home Office to raise aware- “Changing attitudes will take
Chris Parr – 020 7501 6750
ness of violence and abuse in teen- time but is essential if we are going
Illustrator
age relationships. to stop violence against women
Christos Mais
The £2 million television, radio, and girls.”
internet and poster campaign is Meanwhile Shaun Meadows,
Editorial advisory panel
part of a long-term strategy to the advert’s director, said he wanted
Paul Ainsworth, Deputy
reduce violence against women to highlight the problem of physi-
headteacher, Belvoir High School,
and girls. It will also include post- cal and emotional violence, includ-
Leicestershire. Mark Blois, Browne
ers, leaflets and educational packs ing verbal insults and controlling
Jacobson. Hilary Moriarty,
for schools. behaviour.
National director, Boarding
The campaign follows research “Teen violence is a subject that
Schools’ Association. Neill
carried out by the NSPCC showing is close to my heart as I grew up
Morton, Headteacher, Portora that violence in teenage relation- in a place where violence and
Royal School, Enniskillen. Helen ships is shockingly prevalent. The bullying were an integral part of
Nurton, Assistant headteacher, study found that one in four teenage life and accepted as the norm,” Christopher Cloke, head of child “The Home Office campaign encourage girls and boys experienc-
Guildford County School, Surrey. Jo girls in a relationship had suffered he said. protection awareness at the NSPCC, sends out an important message to ing abusive relationships to speak
Smith, Deputy headteacher, Long physical violence, such as being “My job as director was to said the charity would be encourag- teenagers that violence in relation- out and get help from parents,
Field School, Melton Mowbray. punched or slapped by their boy- make sure that these adverts ing schools to put the campaign’s ships is wrong and they shouldn’t teachers or from ChildLine.”
Tina Stockman, Teacher, Harlaw
friends, while one in six had been are compelling, real and utterly message “at the heart of PHSE put up with it,” he said. For more about the campaign,
Academy, Aberdeen. Ray Tarleton,
pressured into sex. authentic.” lessons”. “We hope the campaign will visit http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk
Headteacher, South Dartmoor
Community College, Devon. Dr
Bernard Trafford, Headteacher,
The Royal Grammar School,
Estyn appoints
Former military base set to
Newcastle upon Tyne. Simon
Viccars, Headteacher, Leon School
and Sports College, Milton Keynes.
Alex Wood, Headteacher, Wester
Hailes Education Centre, Edinburgh
temporary
become education campus
A former military base in Northern tal benefits to the people of the ing social inequalities. This invest-
Ireland is to be the new site of a city. ment ensures that the children and
Sales director
Matt Govett – 020 7501 6735 chief inspector
shared education campus that will It is hoped that the campus will young people of this area will have
accommodate secondary and pri- become an integral part of the sur- the opportunities to reach their full
Business development
mary pupils. rounding neighbourhoods with potential.
manager
The land, at the former military local people benefiting both from “It is through the success and
Abdul Hayee – 020 7501 6767
The Welsh schools’ inspectorate base in Clooney, Derry, is to be excellent schools but also from achievements of our young people
Classified sales Estyn has appointed a temporary transformed into a high quality edu- state-of-the-art sporting and recrea- that we secure the continued growth
Rachel McElhinney – 020 7501 6728 head while it searches for a cational campus. tional facilities. and success of this area for us all.”
permanent leader. It will house new, purpose-built The North’s education minister, In disposing of its land to Foyle
Subscription manager Ann Keane will take up the facilities for Foyle and Londonderry Caitriona Ruane, says it is well and Londonderry College, the
Chris Hoskins
position of chief inspector of College and Ebrington Primary known that Derry has one of the Department for Social Development
Circulation director
education and training in Wales School. highest levels of social deprivation. also secured the signing of an option
Sally Boettcher
until a longer term appointment This will deliver a key element “It is therefore vital that we con- agreement between the college and
is made in the autumn. of the assembly government’s tinue to support and invest in the the University of Ulster.
Ms Keane, a Welsh speaker, regeneration masterplan for the North West. Once completed, the This now provides the univer-
Circulation department:
was previously the organisation’s lands in Derry. new school facilities will represent sity with the firm commitment it
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responsibility for providing pub- ed to deliver significant regenera- Department of Education,” she said. the future expansion of its Magee
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lic accountability through the tion, educational and environmen- “Education is central to address- campus.
delivery of inspections.
UK annual rates:
Her early professional
career was spent as a teacher
Physics lessons ready for take-off
Personal £50
and included spells at Brentside
Institutional (libraries,
Secondary School in London
companies etc) £110
and the Essex Institute of Higher Firing a rocket from your school Charles Tracy, head of education
Europe annual rates:
Education (now Anglia Ruskin grounds might not seem like the pre-19 at the IOP, said: “We know
Personal £92 University). brightest idea, but pupils at sec- that schools with knowledgeable
Institutional £165 She joined Estyn in 1984 ondary schools across the UK are and enthusiastic physics teachers
Rest of world annual rates: and has held several posts, planning to do just that as part of have a healthy supply of students
Personal £113 including district inspector and a project to inspire youngsters to choosing to take physics beyond
Institutional £209
head of directorate responsible study physics at A level. GCSE.
for the inspection of early years The government-funded “There are, however, many
Printed by
provision, primary, secondary, Stimulating Physics Network, schools where students are not
Pensord Press, Wales
special and independent New chief: Ann Keane which is being delivered in partner- choosing physics – or being denied
schools, further education, and ship with the Institute of Physics an opportunity to take it. We aim to
Published by
Welsh-medium and bilingual “We are on track to deliver our (IOP) and the network of Science help these schools to provide their
provision. new inspection framework and Learning Centres, has developed a students with the opportunity, the
Ms Keane formally took over over the next few months I will programme of activities designed desire and the grounding to take a
the role of chief inspector last work closely with the senior man- to improve student perceptions of subject which develops their intel-
week following the exit of Dr agement team to ensure business physics as a subject. lectual capability and opens doors
St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road
Bill Maxwell, who is taking up continuity throughout the interim The network has the capacity for them later in life.”
Herne Hill, London SE24 0PB
a similar role in his homeland period.” to provide tailored support to 276 Caroline Hurren, programme
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Scotland after just over two years Welsh first minister, Carwyn schools through one-to-one mentor- director for the regional network of
in Wales. Politicians have praised Jones, said: “Estyn has an impor- ing, with the aim of re-invigorating Science Learning Centres, added:
Dr Maxwell for his “significant tant role in raising standards and the way physics is taught. Rockets “We have an unrivalled understand-
contribution” to education in quality in education and training. are just one of the “exhilarating ing of science education in their local
Wales. Ms Keane has a great deal of experiments” that form part of the areas and we’re thrilled to be able to
MA Education Ltd is an independent
“It is an honour to take up experience within the education programme. support the initiative. We hope that
publishing company also responsible
the role of chief inspector and I and training fields having held a Currently, less than a quarter the tailored support and training pro-
for education titles Early Years
am confident that Estyn is in a number of senior positions within of A level science students choose vided by the programme will help
Educator and 5to7 Educator.
strong position to drive forward Estyn. I am confident that she will to study physics, and of those stu- teachers to inspire their pupils to pur-
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