An openDemocracy investigation has found that over the past five years, UK universities have received over £100 million in donations, funding, and sponsorships from arms companies. According to the investigation, Oxford University has taken approximately £17 million, with the lion's share of this money from Rolls Royce.
A new report by Campaign...
Education in Dorset, like many regions, faces unique challenges and opportunities. It’s a dynamic landscape where continuous improvement is not just desired but essential. This article delves into practical strategies that schools in Dorset can employ to uplift their educational standards. We will explore a range of methods, from...
The University of Bristol as we know succumbed to a longstanding pro-Israel pressure campaign targeted at Professor David Miller, based on his important scholarship on Islamophobia.
In 2019, Professor Miller gave a lecture on the ‘Five Pillars of Islamophobia’ as part of a module called ‘Harms of the Powerful’. Among...
People are saying if we don't go back now then when? This family would probably respond: 'when it's safe and our children will not be at the risk of dying'.
We have had warnings from the US and across Europe: https://dorseteye.com/we-would-have-to-be-insane-to-send-our-children-back-to-school/
and yet still our government seek to get...
It can be tricky to decide whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.
There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.
If you do keep...
Another local school (following on from Atlantic Academy Portland consult about closure of early years provision) seeks to make staff redundant. It may be worth contacting your new councillors and MP to find out what is going on.
For parents/guardians and their children we hope this will help in any transition.
Starting infant or primary school
Starting a new school, or going to school for the first time is an exciting time time for children and their parents/carers, but it is a big change and can also be a...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of England, Dorset is more than just a haven for natural beauty; it's a treasure trove of educational opportunities waiting to be explored. Schools in this region have a unique chance to go beyond the classroom, tapping into the rich history, diverse ecosystems, and...
With a plan to significantly alter the new Graduate Visa Route, British Home Office Secretary Suella Braverman, who has made headlines for her numerous immigration campaigns such as Stop the Boats, extended her whip in October 2022 to international students studying in the UK.
Under Braverman's proposed review, the duration...
One of my friends told me about a powerful lesson in her daughter's school class recently. They're learning about the Salem Witch Trials, and their teacher told them they were going to play a game.
"I'm going to come around and whisper to each of you, whether you're a witch...
