Monthly Archives: June 2017

Social Mobility Study identifies some narrowing gaps at primary but not secondary

The Social Mobility Commission, chaired by The Rt. Hon. Alan Milburn,  has recently published their report, Time For Change: An Assessment of Government Policies on Social Mobility 1997-2017. The Commission is an advisory non-departmental public body established under the Life Chances … Continue reading

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University of Northampton awarded gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework

Good news for all who study and work at the University of Northampton…….. The University of Northampton has been given the Gold Award in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework – the highest rating possible which places it among the elite … Continue reading

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East Midlands Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2017

At the East Midlands HLTA celebration event held on 21st June, Jane Fenn was announced as the Outstanding HLTA of the Year 2017. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) from across the East Midlands region had been nominated by their schools … Continue reading

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East Midlands HLTA Celebration Event 2017

On 21st June  new HLTAs and their guests attended our celebration event at Devonshire Place, Leicester. All HLTAs who have gained their status with the University of Northampton during the past year were invited and, although not all were able … Continue reading

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Advice sites for supporting children worried about terrorism

Young people may, understandable, be worried and confused by the current series of attacks not only in the UK, but across the world. Knowing how best to support them and answer their questions can be tricky;  their age and and … Continue reading

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