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Case Study: Greatfields School – effectively refining the civics curriculum
By Biglife AdminRead moreGreatfields free school in Barking explains how it is refining its civics curriculum to deliver a broad, balanced and engaging range of topics, including essential life skills. Greatfields School, which lies within the heart of the Gascoigne community in Barking, East London, is a new free school currently with…
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Love is in the air: how should schools teach kids about sex and relationships?
By Biglife AdminRead moreWith Valentine’s Day fast approaching it seems like a good time to emphasise the need for quality relationships and sex education (RSE) for children in schools, in order to enable them to enjoy safe, healthy, happy friendships and romantic relationships throughout their lives. From 2020 the Department for Education…
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Why we should teach young people life skills: how they build confidence
By Biglife AdminRead moreIn today’s fast-paced world and constantly changing environment learning life skills at school is becoming increasingly important. The pressure on young people to meet the challenges thrown at them by the digital world and the changing face of the workplace is immense and we believe that it is our duty…
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Christmas health and wellbeing: tips for dealing with the stresses of the festive season
By Biglife AdminRead moreThe festive season is nearly upon us and it can be a challenging time for many people. The idealistic image of the Christmas period is one of families spending time together, with magic in the air as the smell of mince pies baking wafts from the kitchen, and love and…
