It’s International Women’s day 2021. The theme of this year is Choose to Challenge. Time to call out gender inequalities. But what does that mean? If you witness or are subjected to something misogynistic or sexist or gender biased, challenge it. After all gender bias … Read more
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is deliberately cutting, damaging or changing the female genitals, without a medical reason. It can cause serious physical and psychological harm and is illegal in the UK. The 6th of February is International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. Why do … Read more
Economic abuse is a form of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is described as a pattern of behaviour used to gain or maintain power and control over someone. There are many ways in which perpetrators do this, including economic abuse, which is a form of coercive … Read more
It’s international children’s book day today! We’ve all got one, that treasured book that’s been read and re-read. Even the most reluctant of readers have something; a poem, comic or joke book that’s been treasured for years, with worn pages from countless turning! Books allow … Read more
What is National Sickie Day? It’s National Sickie Day on Monday! According to reports, there will be a spike in staff absence due to an over indulgent weekend, after a long awaited pay day. Research in 2014 found that although colds, flu and food poisoning … Read more
Nothing signifies the start of a new year like the push to get fit. Only a few weeks ago supermarket shelves were crammed with chocolate, now these aisles are full of yoga mats and work out gear. It seems counter intuitive that on a whole … Read more
With September nearly upon us, and many children starting school, you may be thinking about a Nursery setting to help get your little one school ready. At the Nursery, we advise a minimum two-week settling in period. Why? We hear you ask; Well, we want … Read more
After our last post we decided to put our heads together and come up with top tips for savvy food shopping. Staff from all over the organisation have been sharing their top tips on keeping the shopping bill down. Make a list -The more … Read more
Food Poverty The summer holidays are ever-so-nearly upon us. Six glorious weeks of summer, light nights and lazy days. Sounds idyllic right? Except for many children and families in this city, the closure of schools means tummies are not going to be quite as full … Read more
A half or full marathon is an amazing achievement, a feat of human endurance. The earliest marathon is said to have been run by a Greek named Pheidippides. Who, after the battle of Marathon in 490BC, ran 26 miles (42 km) non-stop to Athens, to … Read more
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