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Every Day A Mindful Day

every day a mindful day

London

Well-being in schools and colleges Would you like to bring mindfulness (and yoga) to your students? Whether they are experiencing exam stress, difficulty in settling in or need to improve their attention and focus, we have a programme to offer you. Perhaps you might want to consider mindfulness as an alternative to detention, offer it as a lunchtime or afterschool club or as part of your PE or PSD provision? Maybe your school’s/college’s teaching and support staff could benefit from relaxation practices and learning how to find more space in their days? Or you could be a group of parents who are home schooling and would like access to mindfulness to help build resilience and confidence. Lydia has 16 years’ experience of teaching in state schools in the Buckinghamshire area and understands the issues facing students, teachers and parents. She can offer a range of programmes for all Key Stages, INSET training or taster sessions, online or in-person. Well-being for people with limited mobility Do you know an individual or a group who could benefit from yoga or meditation? Lydia has recently qualified as a Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga teacher and can design and deliver classes for seniors, people in wheelchairs, people with dementia and anyone who finds it difficult to do yoga on a mat. All the benefits of yoga can be made accessible to anyone, this includes: range of physical movement; cognitive ability; bone density; muscle strength; managing stress and anxiety; better sleep and improved confidence and self-esteem. We are happy to travel to care homes, communities or rehabilitation facilitates etc. Or we can offer on-line sessions. Well-being in corporate settings Research by the HSE suggests that stress, depression and anxiety generate around 17.9 million sick days in the UK each year. Eighty-three percent of businesses report people turning up to work who are not well enough to be productive and this costs the UK businesses about £15.1 billion each year (Mind, 2011). Almost half of the UK’s workers report that they have considered leaving a job because of the stress levels with 60% saying they would be more motivated if employers took action to support their mental health and well-being (Mind, 2013 & 2020). Lydia and Doug both teach chair yoga, a form of yoga that can be done at a desk and is specifically designed to target the physical stresses of sitting all day. We are also both trained in teaching a range of mindfulness practices to adults and younger people. We would be happy to discuss a programme to suit your company’s needs that could be delivered in-person or online. Contact us today and begin a discussion that could change lives.

Fresh Expressions

fresh expressions

In the late 1990’s and into the New Millennium, things were changing and stirring…. Disciples of Jesus were trying new and different things in response to where they saw the Holy Spirit at work. People in a number of denominations and mission agencies worked together reflecting on the 90’s church-planting movement and beginning a process of investing and pioneering new forms of church. These fresh expressions weren’t simply a fad or an attempt to be cool but looked to address a rapidly changing culture in the UK and a change in attitude to attending church and to a spiritual life. New things were taking place in different contexts, locations, times, as these different expressions sought to re-imagine church for this new environment, whilst staying true to a missional and Christ-centred gospel. In 2004 the Mission Shaped Church Report, instigated by Archbishop Rowan Williams, listened and noticed what was happening, and new language began to develop such as ‘the mixed economy.’ The report went on to make recommendations for the future practice of this pioneering mission movement. It has gone on to be one of the most widely read and purchased Church of England reports ever. It argued that… “The time has come to ensure that any Fresh Expression of Church that emerge within the Church, or are granted a home within it, are undergirded with an adequate ecclesiology” Mission Shaped Church Report All of this was exciting and encouraging for many practitioners at the time who were working hard to disciple people and develop new and imaginative expressions of Church but found them hard to be accepted as ‘church.’ The report recognised their importance, placed value on their role in a ‘mixed economy’ or Church and furthermore recognised the need for the “identification, selection and training of pioneer church planters, for both lay and ordained furthermore recognised the need for the “identification, selection and training of pioneer church planters, for both lay and ordained ministers” (MSC pg.147.) From this the Fresh Expressions initiative was born, as a partnership between the Church of England and the Methodist Church and initially led by Bishop Steven Croft (now Bishop of Oxford) with Revd Peter Pillinger as the Methodist Team Leader. Over the next 15 years new denominational partners joined the movement – the United Reformed Church, the Salvation Army, the Church of Scotland and the Baptist Union of Great Britain – all of whom identify growth and encouragements in these new experiments in Church. The initial team identified: “a Fresh Expression is a form of church for our changing culture established primarily for the benefit of people who are not yet members of any church”

The Tasty Lawyer

the tasty lawyer

Sutton Coldfield

The Cookery Courses Courses are either half-day or full-day. On the full-day course, attendees will spend the morning or evening preparing the recipes and then enjoy what they have prepared at a sit down meal. The courses are taught in a small group setting, with a mixture of hands-on cooking and demonstration, in a fun and friendly setting within our home. You can book a course as individuals, where you will have a chance to make new friends or book as a group of friends, family or work colleagues, to have a fun day together! The cooking classes offer a great team building opportunity. As such, I also run Corporate and Team Building workshops. There are further courses specifically for children and young persons ( I am DBS registered) and those with particular dietary requirements. Please contact me for further information. There is something for everyone! Book to attend for special occasions, be they birthdays, anniversaries, Valentines, Mother’s and Father’s Day or other personal milestones – the list goes on. Or purchase the perfect gift – The Tasty Lawyer Gift Voucher, so your friends and loved ones can book a course date to suit them. So if you fancy learning to cook home style Indian dishes in a relaxed, light-hearted and friendly environment, then I would love to see you within my home kitchen. It’s really easy – just look at the various courses and dates on offer on our Blog or Facebook pages and contact me using the online form. If you can’t find any forthcoming course dates on our website or social media – don’t worry! It will simply be that The Tasty Lawyer is undertaking group bookings at this time but will be available again soon. Please send her a message and you will receive upcoming dates. Arrangements can be made for groups of 6 or more to attend on a different day and time. Please contact the cookery school for more details and to book. All you then need to do is, turn up on the day and enjoy the setting of my beautiful home kitchen to learn to create some tasty and delicious dishes. Depending on the course selected, sit and enjoy what has been prepared during the class or, take the freshly cooked food away to enjoy in the comfort of your own homes! Cooking at The Tasty Lawyer, is the perfect way to spend the day with friends, family, work colleagues or even just to meet new people – that also includes spending time with yours truly – moi! To see photos and videos from some of our classes, follow The Tasty Lawyer on Facebook and Instagram using the links at the bottom of this page.

BestAIToolsForAcademicWriting

bestaitoolsforacademicwriting

Welcome to the ultimate guide on enhancing academic writing with AI. This article explores some of the most innovative and transformative tools that will significantly improve your research work. Top 10 AI tools for academic writing https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-ai-tools-academic-writing-xenia-popnell-c9vkf/ [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-ai-tools-academic-writing-xenia-popnell-c9vkf/] chosen for their diverse benefits in helping you achieve new professional heights with your writing. These solutions are valuable resources not just for students, but also for teachers, researchers, and other educational professionals aiming for academic success. Mystylus Mystylus is an academic writing service and AI tool that facilitates essay creation through innovative AI technology and a user-friendly interface. Pros: * Personalizes content to reflect the writer’s style. * Provides high-quality essays with scholarly sources. * User-friendly features make essay creation easy. Cons: * Relatively high subscription fee. Best for: Students, professionals, writers, and language learners needing timely, high-quality materials. Key Feature: Personal Style Adaptation guarantees academic integrity while maintaining a personalized writing style. Pricing Strategy: Offers free and subscription-based options with various payment plans, including monthly, semi-annual, and annual subscriptions. Studybay AI Studybay AI assists students with writing tasks using advanced AI technology. Pros: * Broad assistance for various assignments. * Generates writing ideas and organizes written works. * Plagiarism detection software. * Various payment programs. Cons: * Costs vary based on pages and extra services. Best for: Students needing help with different types of writing, from essays to case studies. Key Feature: Advanced AI technology assists in developing content and writing papers with a built-in plagiarism checker. Pricing Strategy: Pay-per-use basis with flexible pricing for different financial situations. Jasper AI Jasper AI generates content for academic writing using sophisticated language models. Pros: * Easy to use. * Flexible content and templates. * Editable based on user suggestions. Cons: * Limited range of content types. Best for: Marketing professionals, bloggers, copywriters, and social media writers. Key Feature: User-friendly interface with numerous templates for personalized content. Pricing Strategy: Three main pricing tiers, with plans starting at $49 per month and a 7-day free trial. LumenWriter LumenWriter enhances academic writing with AI-powered content development and research tools. Pros: * AI writing support and research help. * Outlining software for topic structures. * Simplifies writing processes. Cons: * Requires thorough editing and verification. Best for: Students and researchers needing to improve academic writing skills. Key Feature: Machine-generated content and research assistance. Pricing Strategy: Freemium model with premium features available for higher-tier plans. Turboessay Turboessay is designed to help students write and structure essays efficiently. Pros: * Effective essay writing tool with a plagiarism checker. * Personalized essays. * Useful for academic tasks. Cons: * Learning curve for new users. Best for: Students and professionals dealing with essay writing tasks. Key Feature: Personalized essays and a custom plagiarism checker. Pricing Strategy: Free package and paid plans starting at $9.99. Jenni AI Jenni AI simplifies content creation with personalized AI assistance. Pros: * Personalized writing style. * Intuitive platform. * Line-by-line writing approach. Cons: * Slower content generation with the line-by-line approach. Best for: Users needing assistance with various types of texts. Key Feature: Analyzes writing style and recommends changes. Pricing Strategy: Pricing based on word count, with plans starting at $8/month. Chat GPT ChatGPT offers advanced conversational AI models for academic writing assistance. Pros: * Human-like assistance. * Contextual understanding. * Diverse usage patterns. Cons: * Monthly fee for prolonged use. Best for: Students and researchers needing interactive writing help. Key Feature: Enhanced conversational AI for natural interactions and advice. Pricing Strategy: Subscription-based and per-use pricing. Scite AI Scite AI is a search engine for scholarly articles using AI to improve medical research. Pros: * Literature reviews and critical analysis. * Convenient access to medical research. * Up-to-date research. Cons: * Monthly or yearly fee for additional functionality. Best for: Medical students and researchers. Key Feature: AI literature reviews and citation analysis. Pricing Strategy: Monthly plan at $20 or yearly plan at $144. Rytr.me Rytr.me assists with various writing tasks using AI. Pros: * AI writer with over 40 applications. * Flexible pricing plans. * Eases content creation. Cons: * Limited usefulness for long-form content. Best for: Content writers, marketers, and business professionals. Key Feature: AI writer with multilingual support and various tones. Pricing Strategy: Free version and paid plans starting at $9/month. Copy AI Copy AI reduces content creation time with AI-generated prompts. Pros: * Quick content creation. * Wide variety of task types. * Flexible pricing. Cons: * Possible latency and misinterpretation of input. Best for: Marketers and various professionals needing content creation help. Key Feature: Chat feature for quick content ideas and advanced workflows. Pricing Strategy: Basic plan with limited words and Pro plan starting at $49/month. Conclusion When choosing AI writing tools, three options prove to be the most efficient in their fields: Stylus AI and Studybay AI for academic writing, and Jasper AI for content creation. These platforms provide unique features and easy-to-use AI for clients, addressing a wide range of needs and improving work results and speed. Whether you are a student under deadline pressure, a professional optimizing proposal writing, or a marketer creating content, these top tools are essential for achieving your goals. For more details, check out the article on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-ai-tools-academic-writing-xenia-popnell-c9vkf/].

Michael Starkey

michael starkey

Edinburgh

I’m Michael Starkey. I’m an experienced music tutor offering lessons for 5 string banjo and acoustic guitar in Edinburgh, Scotland. These are for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities who maybe don’t know how to get started with their playing; feel stuck with where their playing is at; or are looking to hone their skills further by developing specific playing techniques. I help musicians (and aspiring musicians): Get their playing off the ground by learning the basic skills needed to begin making music Appreciate their existing skills and build on these by offering advice and ways to move forward with their playing Gain confidence making music with other people Develop techniques specific to old time clawhammer banjo playing, fingerpicking folk and country-blues acoustic guitar and acoustic guitar accompaniment for traditional folk music My reasons for teaching: I believe that music has had a very positive impact on my life. I started playing as a young teenager and have always been in bands and going out to gigs and sessions since. For me, it’s a good way to spend time with other people but also with myself. I find that when I’m playing, I’m less likely to be worrying about other things. A bit later on, I came across clawhammer banjo and old time stringband music and got obsessed. I found that there weren’t that many people to play with or learn from where I live so I decided to take up banjo teaching. I like to travel in the US, learn from musicians there, pickup new tricks and tunes and then bring them back over here to share. My experience: I am a full time musician, teacher (and gardener). I had my first guitar student when I was a teenager. I work with individual students from my home in Leith and also teach group classes for the Scots Music Group in Edinburgh. In recent years as a community gardener I have worked in therapeutic horticulture with people struggling with their mental health and with individuals with Autism. I’ve also worked as a tree planter. I play in a number of different bands, have toured and gigged across the UK and have made a number of recordings. I also co-host a weekly old time music session in Edinburgh. Check out my personal website – michaelstarkeymusic.com to see and hear my latest projects. Get in touch….. If you are interested in banjo and/or guitar lessons then I’d like to hear from you. Please use the contact form or have a look at the other pages on the site to find out more about banjo lessons or guitar lessons. There is also a page with some field recordings and more information about old time music. I’ll leave you with this clip of fiddle player Jeri Foreman and myself playing the old-time tune, Five Miles of Ellum Wood.

Clear 7 Consultancy

clear 7 consultancy

Ipswich

Clear 7 Consultancy is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy informs you of the data we collect, what we do with your information, what we do to keep it secure as well as the rights and choices you have over your personal information. The information we collect and when We only collect information that we know we will genuinely use and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 which incorporates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. The type of information that we will collect on you, and you voluntarily provide to us on this website, enquiry form or other contact methods includes: - Your name - Telephone number(s) - Email address - Survey responses - Cookies - IP address. We may, in further dealings with you, extend this information to include your address, purchases, services used, and subscriptions and records of conversations and agreements. - You are under no statutory or contractual requirement or obligation to provide us with your personal information; however we require at least the information above in order for us to deal with you as a prospect or customer in an efficient and effective manner. - The legal basis for processing your data is based on your specific consent/performance of a contract/compliance with a legal obligation or our legitimate interest that we will have requested/stated at the point the information was initially provided. We will not store, process or transfer your data outside the parties detailed above unless we have an appropriate lawful reason to do so. How we use your information - To contact you, following your enquiry, reply to any questions, suggestions, issues or complaints you have contacted us about - Fulfilling our contract to provide you with the agreed service - Make available our services to you - Process your orders - For statistical analysis and to get feedback from you about our service. We occasionally may invite you to participate in a case study following an engagement - To power our security measures and services so you can safely access our website - Help us understand more about you as a customer, the products and services you consume, so we can serve you better - Contact you about services from us - Help answer your questions and solve any issues you have. Clear 7 Consultancy provides clear independent services to schools and academies helping them meet their legal responsibility to adhere to, and be seen to adhere to, the 7 principles of Public Life. Honesty, integrity, transparency, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness and leadership I have over 20 years experience of providing schools with business services. Many Headteachers, Business Managers and Governors will recognise me from training events and conferences where I have provided updates, training and guidance. I am a qualified Data Protection Practitioner and since May 2018 I have supported many schools and trusts with ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).

Stoke Park School

stoke park school

4JW,

Stoke Park School was established in 1919 as a grammar school and although it has changed considerably in the last 100 years, our high expectations and academic curriculum remains the same. Through providing a quality education, alongside a range of exceptional experiences, our central aim is to enable all of our students to Build Brighter Futures. We recently celebrated our best ever GCSE and A level results and to this end, we are committed firmly to the pursuit of academic development at the highest level amongst our students. We unashamedly celebrate academic accomplishment, and we seek to nurture clear thinking and scholarly curiosity. We are committed to improving the life chances of all our students and we want to remove any barriers in order for our students to flourish academically. That said, we place a high emphasis on getting to know our students and ensuring they feel happy and well supported throughout their time with us. We foster a sense of belonging within school and the wider community. We welcome students into The Bridge, a custom designed area just for them, with both social and teaching spaces and a specialist team of teachers who are experts in transition from primary and Year 7 learning and progress. The Bridge offers very high academic expectations with Latin and Classics being part of the curriculum. Students have a personalised timetable, and the curriculum is carefully crafted to ensure breadth and depth. Additional small group lessons are offered so that every student can make rapid progress. Parents can find out more about The Bridge here. Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and have a rigorous in-depth knowledge of the curriculum. They are caring and driven, and they work incredibly hard to ensure all our students are successful at each stage of their seven year journey which culminates in Post 16, our popular sixth form. A bespoke Post-16 block awaits our students and offers a highly academic and enriching experience with links to the top universities. We aim to nurture student attributes such as confidence, resilience and perseverance – qualities that will equip them to thrive at school, at university and beyond, whatever the storms of life may throw at them. This is achieved partly through our bespoke tutoring programme and carefully structured pastoral teams, and partly through our expectation that all students participate fully in the life of the School. We have an exciting, diverse range of extra-curricular activities through which every student can pursue their interests and stretch themselves as they learn new skills and talents. Sport, Music, Drama and other co-curricular activities all play a major role in our school life and offer opportunities for everyone. These activities develop excellence, educate pupils to be open minded, independent and willing to take risks. Stoke Park is a remarkable school for remarkable students. I look forward to welcoming you.

Southern African Social Policy Research Insights

southern african social policy research insights

Hove

Policy Relevance and Impact It is part of SASPRI’s objectives to conduct research which is of direct relevance to policy. Indeed, it is hoped that our research will form part of the evidence base for evidence informed policy-making. To this end we aim to keep a record of how our research has been used by government, civil society and academia. The following list gives some examples. We would be grateful to hear of any other ways our research has been useful to researchers, policymakers, academics or civil society. The South African Index of Multiple Deprivation 2011 (SAIMD 2011) and ward level poverty data for 2011 Health Systems Trust have used the SAIMD 2011 in the District Health Barometer and South African Health Review at district and local municipality level. The SAIMD 2011 was used by Prof Francis Wilson in a seminar on Mining and Migration presented to the Marikana Commission of Inquiry on 9th April 2014 Click here for a copy of the presentation. The Human Sciences Research Council have used the SAIMD 2011 to examine the relationship between deprivation and homicides. Ward level poverty data were used in the estimation of small area take up estimates of Child Support Grant by EPRI for the national Department of Social Development. KZN Department of Health have used the poverty data to examine the relationship between poverty and trauma. A charity which provides nutritional support to school children in deprived areas have used the SAIMD 2011 as one of the data sources used to target areas for support. The SAIMD 2011 has been used by the Medical Research Council in a study looking at the relationship between multiple deprivation and low birth weight. National Treasury – contributing to work examining the basis of the equitable share. The SAIMD 2011 has been used by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to examine the relationship between mining activity and poverty/deprivation. The SAIMD 2011 has been used by the Rural Health Advocacy Project as regards their advocacy work in the former homelands. The SAIMD 2011 has been used in a case relating to tribal levies supporting the Legal Resources Centre. The SAIMD 2011 has been used by the UCT Health Economics Unit to explore the relationship between deprivation and obesity. The UCT Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health has used the SAIMD 2011 to explore the relationship between deprivation and depression. The SAIMD 2011 has been used by the University of Virginia, Department of Politics in their research on the determinants of health outcomes in South Africa. Utrecht University Department of Sociology have used the SAIMD 2011 in research to examine and explain patterns of vigilantism across South Africa. The Western Cape Department of Health have used the SAIMD 2011 for their Annual District Health Expenditure Review reports and in their Annual Perfomance Plan.

Wood Green School

wood green school

WITNEY,

Wood Green is a true comprehensive school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our motto, ‘Excellence for All’, means that we strive to create a school in which all students are motivated to learn, achieve highly and develop the wider skills and qualities necessary to be happy and successful. We are a school with strong values and everything we do - our curriculum, the wide range of enrichment opportunities and a focus on student achievement and welfare – are based on these values and contribute to ensuring there truly is excellence for all. Some features of Wood Green School include: Our GCSE results in 2018 were the best ever for attainment and progress, demonstrating year-on-year improvement. In February 2017 Wood Green and three other schools in Oxfordshire co-founded the Acer Multi-Academy Trust. This is typical of our desire to collaborate with like-minded schools and brings more opportunities for staff development and student enrichment. Our Sixth Form works in close partnership with Henry Box School and Abingdon and Witney College to ensure our students have the widest choices anywhere in Oxfordshire. Our curriculum and wider enrichment are organised into our Wood Green Baccalaureate, which ensures that every student from year 7 through to year 13 are recognised for their achievements and effort. As a lead school in the National Baccalaureate Trust, we are working with schools nationally to create the very best curriculum for all students. We develop creativity and confidence through our extra-curricular programme, including our specialist Arts provision. Wood Green is a designated provider of the Oxfordshire Excellent Musicians Programme, one of only three such schools in the county. Starting from our bespoke Academic Enrichment programme in year 7, through to our compulsory Extended Project Qualification in Year 12, and many opportunities to participate in public speaking competitions, throughout the school we develop the range of thinking, talking and writing skills to be successful life-long learners. Our excellent links with universities, including the University of Oxford, and businesses ensure that every student develops aspirations beyond school. We believe that wellbeing is vital to being successful. Wood Green was chosen in 2015 by Nuffield Health to be their partner school nationally. Some quotes from our most recent Ofsted report describe the school we are developing: Strong personal relationships between teachers and students contribute to students' learning. Students’ social, spiritual, moral and cultural development is promoted effectively across the school and strongly contributes to the school’s caring ethos All students have an equal opportunity to succeed Over their time at Wood Green School, students gain a broad range of skills and are consequently well prepared for the next stage in their education, employment or training. The more-able students achieve well. The proportion of students attaining A* and A grades is well above average in a range of subjects The conduct of sixth formers in all parts of the school is exemplary and they provide excellent role models for younger students.

Mia'S Aim Drama School West Lothian

mia's aim drama school west lothian

Livingston

Yellowtom started in England in 2003 to help small businesses in the fast-moving digital space. In 2013 the head office moved to Northern Ireland Yellowtom enables local businesses to connect with local people Yellowtom member companies manage their own pages and create their own content Special offers can be added at any time to attract new customers Businesses can add their contact details, opening hours, social media, web links, and images. Being on Yellowtom improves your visibility on other channels such as Google. We use our experience to help you grow your business. Yellowtom is growing so that you grow too, your success creates our success. Yellowtom presents a professionally designed Priority landing page for each client company, which can act as a hub linking all their online presences including their own website, social media pages and Google+. The Priority page is written in such a way as to get local businesses found on the major search engines and is used by many small, local businesses as their main internet profile. The Priority page also has a share this page button, so those who find it interesting and useful can share it with their friends on Facebook instantly. This feature is of particular interest to businesses promoting regular offers such as clothing retailers, jewellers, beauty and hair salons, restaurants and fast food outlets. There are millions of well presented websites in the UK and Ireland which cannot be found on the major search engines. That's where Yellowtom can help. Go to http://www.yellowtom.co.uk/287000 to see an example of a Yellowtom business hub. From a local businesses perspective, the good news is that a Yellowtom Priority page is not a large investment and all clients have the comfort of Yellowtom operating a cancel anytime policy. The latest edition allows businesses to add their own page or, if they wish, call our telesales team who can do it all for them while still giving the business full edit facilities - all for only £9 per week. Yellowtom is primarily designed to be a local directory and offers finder. A list of all towns can be found on the home page. By the very nature of the fast moving internet world, Yellowtom have a never ending development programme, aimed at keeping our platform at the cutting edge of internet marketing for both local businesses and consumers. To start generating more leads for your business simply complete the form by clicking here and a Yellowtom Partner will call you within 24 hours . At Yellowtom we want to develop long term relationships between our Partners and clients so our first contact is always by phone and not email exchange . As more and more people turn to www.yellowtom.co.uk for local business listings and local offers those not listed are giving a distinct advantage to their competitors with a Priority page and a listing on the local My App.