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EDUCATION 055
Education for all PET POWER!
Schools are invited to sign up for a free education programme called PetWise School Award. It’s fully recognised that caring for a pet can bring huge benefi ts to children and their families – access to a pet can lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, lower stress levels and lead to reduced likelihood of asthma and allergic rhinitis in children. The PDSA, a leading veterinary charity, has launched the PetWise School Award, which comprises four easy-to-follow levels and each one has full resources for teachers. The National Curriculum-linked sessions come with their own lesson plans plus a PowerPoint presentation and worksheets. • To sign up online, visit
pdsa.org.uk/ petwise-schools
The United Nations’ education agency (UNESCO) has warned that the promises made by world leaders to ensure that children across the globe will have access to both primary and secondary education by 2030 are unlikely to be met. The aim is to get an increasing number of children and young people into education as a matter of course, with all children being enabled within 11 years from now. But since the fi nancial crash of 2008, the progress has slowed. Factors including the impact of war and displacement, a shortage of trained teachers and population growth have all contributed to the lack of progress, in addition to cuts to foreign aid. This is not to say that the outlook hasn’t improved for some. Countries such as Ethiopia, Nepal and Afghanistan have moved forward considerably, but it seems the deadline won’t be reached unless leaders around the world give education higher priority. There are currently said to be 131 million girls worldwide who
are denied access to schooling – around double the number of boys – while around 50% of children with disabilities throughout the developing world are also denied access to schooling.
Further education diary dates
This is a small selection of open events for those considering their further education options. Other establishments will also provide open sessions to enable potential students and their families to investigate what’s on offer. Contact individual providers for further information. • The Judd School, Tonbridge, Sixth Form open evening, Tuesday 15th October, 5pm-7pm. A chance for students and families of Year 11 pupils, not currently attending The Judd School, who are considering changing schools for Sixth Form. There are talks and tours of the
school. Visit
judd.online • Hugh Christie, Tonbridge, where more than half of Sixth Form leavers go on to university. The school is holding open tours on Wednesday 16th October, 9am-10.30am and again on Wednesday 13th November, from 6pm-8pm. Visit
hughchristie.kent.sch.uk • Hadlow College, in Hadlow, a further education centre for those interested in land-based studies. Open day is on Saturday 16th November, from 10am- 1pm. Visit
hadlow.ac.uk • Tonbridge Grammar School welcomes boys as well as girls to its Sixth Form. There will be an open evening on Wednesday 2nd October from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Registration necessary. A shuttle bus from Angel
Centre/Sainsbury’s car park is available. Visit
tgs.kent.sch.uk
• Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Tunbridge Wells, offers a wide range of A-levels and other courses. Open evening for the Sixth Form is on Monday 14th October, from 6pm. Visit
bennettmemorial.co.uk • Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys welcomes female students in the Sixth Form. Open evening on Wednesday 30th October, from 5pm- 7pm. Visit
twgsb.org.uk • Mascalls Academy, Paddock Wood, is part of the Leigh Academies Trust. The school’s Marie Curie Post-16 College provides state-of-the-art premises. Open evening on Thursday 17th October from 6pm-8pm. Visit
mascallsacademy.org.uk
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