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Hangleton Infants School, Brighton

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  • Friday, March 26, 2010
  • | CYP Now
What did it do? Hangleton Infants School has been working hard to turn itself around since failing its Ofsted inspection in 2000. Now the school is celebrating after being judged outstanding in a recent visit by the same inspector that criticised it 10 years ago.

In Practice: Know how - Promoting health

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  • Tuesday, March 31, 2009
  • | CYP Now
A survey by the Department for Children, Schools and Families has found a high satisfaction rate among families that use children's centres. However, it revealed many weren't aware of the health services on offer. Children's centres should be an important vehicle for health services and there is plenty centres can do to ensure these are promoted to local health professionals and families.

In Practice: Know How - Music

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  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • | CYP Now
Music is a critical part of a child's development. Singing a song exercises more parts of the brain than any other activity, and the act of singing can help a child's physical, behavioural, social, educational and cognitive development. And the great thing about music is that children experience it all the time.

In Practice: Know how - Demonstrating impact

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  • Tuesday, December 1, 2009
  • | CYP Now
In a tough financial climate, being able to demonstrate the impact a project is having on the lives of children will help it stand out and provide a good rationale for ongoing funding.

In Practice: Know How - Adult learning

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  • Tuesday, February 3, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Schools and children's centres play a crucial role in children's learning and development but can also provide opportunities for parents and other adults to learn. Helping parents and carers gain new skills can transform whole families. It can boost confidence, help parents become positive role models and improve employment prospects. Meanwhile, offering adult education is a great way for schools to serve their local community and open up their facilities to people of all ages.

In Practice: Know How - Commissioning

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  • Tuesday, July 28, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Good commissioning is the key to the creation of successful children's centre services, helping achieve the best outcomes for children, stimulate effective partnership working and ensure the best use of resources.

Southwark Primary School, Old Basford, Nottingham

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  • Thursday, April 1, 2010
  • | CYP Now
What are they doing? Southwark Primary School is one of the first primary schools in the country to be rebuilt under the government's Primary Capital Programme. The new multi-million pound school is one of 23 primary schools to be built in pathfinder authorities. Pupils and staff are set to move into the new building this month.

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