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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools, and further education (FE) colleges.

Available now, IMP Finance is designed to tackle one of the most persistent frustrations for education finance teams: the disconnect between budgets and actuals that can turn month-end into a lengthy exercise in correcting and reclassifying transactions.

Unlike traditional finance systems, IMP Finance uses a budget...

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Devon college trains barbers in suicide prevention

Authored by Joe Cooper
Posted: Wed, 02/09/2022 - 11:12am

Barbering and hairdressing students at a Devon college will now get suicide prevention training as part of their qualifications.

South Devon College in Torquay and The Lions Barber Collective have joined forces to set up the first ever Lions Barber Academy.

The charity was founded by the Torquay-based and internationally recognised barber, Tom Chapman. After losing a friend to suicide, Tom, a former South Devon College student, set out to do something to help prevent others from taking their own lives.

"It's a huge privilege to launch the first Lions Barber Academy...

7 ways to broaden your cultural intelligence

Cultural intelligence refers to the ability to cooperate well with people from different cultures. In other words, someone with a high cultural IQ may be thrown into a society they are unfamiliar with and watch, sympathize, and form relationships with others even if they do not speak the language. Cultural Intelligence has become more important in today’s age–to avoid cultural vandalism and destruction in society–where societies and the world, in general, are working towards being more tolerant.

Following are the 7 most effective ways to increase your cultural intelligence....

Unexpected new Spiderman logo

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 5:01am

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the release schedule for Marvel films has shifted, so in 2021, fans saw four full-length films from the studio at once. None were as eagerly anticipated as Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film attracted not only hardcore fans of the superhero but also millions of ordinary viewers.

The latest SpiderMan film continues the adventures of young Peter Parker, who, having passed the test of strength in the Avengers team, returns home again. But why can’t the guy go back home anymore as the film title declares? After the battles with Mysterio, his identity...

£10,000 grant available for Healthy Heart community projects across the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/01/2022 - 5:47pm

Community groups that are helping local people look after their hearts can now apply for a £10,000 grant from national charity Heart Research UK. One grant will be awarded to each of the 12 regions in the UK, with the first five grants of the year being funded by instore donations from Subway® restaurants across the country. The grants are available for new and innovative projects that promote healthy hearts and are aiming to reduce the risk of heart disease in their community. Since 2001, Heart Research UK has awarded over 300 community grants, directly benefiting the hearts of over 70,...

Construction underway at luxury development for the over 55s in Wedmore

House building has officially started on the new over 55s development of a small collection of luxury new homes in central Wedmore at Holdenhurst, just off Cheddar Road.

The new development, which is named Holden Gardens, will feature a mix of 10 detached, 2- and 3-bedroom homes which are located around a landscaped communal garden and summerhouse for owners to enjoy. Halsall Construction, the established South West construction firm, are now on site building the homes to Blue Cedar Homes’ high-quality specification and finish.

Designed to cater for an active retirement,...

How to be a responsible dog owner

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 01/28/2022 - 6:53pm

During lockdown there was a national surge in demand for puppies , however, many Brits are now struggling to cope with their new dependents. It seems people have found that as life slowly returns to normal and their busy schedules make a comeback, they no longer have the time to offer their furry friends.

This has resulted in many UK dog owners pretending their dogs are strays so they can pass them on to dog shelters . This crisis highlights the fact that many people don’t carefully consider the responsibilities of taking in a dog and the importance of preparing for dog ownership...

Are you ready to buy an engagement ring?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 01/26/2022 - 11:45pm

Shaped by social, psychological, and biological forces, rings help us identify, remember and express our attachment to our significant others and allow us to encapsulate them anew in the newly formed neural networks of the brain.

Engagement rings and their importance in marriage

More than 200 psychological studies have been conducted to assess the effects of popular artificial rings. The findings show that by lowering appeals, such as size or shape, engagement rings increase the likelihood of achieving an outcome, reducing dissatisfaction by prompting communication, pain...

Highway Code changes set to take effect this week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/26/2022 - 2:52pm

Today the Government is announcing changes to The Highway Code to enhance safety for all road users, particularly those most at risk.

The changes include the introduction of a hierarchy of road users, the adoption by motorists of the so-called ‘Dutch Reach’ to help reduce the risk of injuring passing cyclists and pedestrians, and fresh guidance to cyclists about riding in the centre of a lane on quieter roads to make themselves more visible.

Commenting on the changes, Jason Wakeford, head of campaigns at Brake, the road safety charity , said: “Brake welcomes the changes...

Charging points surge as UK strives for green motoring

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/25/2022 - 11:33pm

The number of electric car charging points for public use went up by 9% from 1 October 2021 to 1 January 2022, according to Department for Transport figures.

There are now 2,448 more available charging devices across the country.

Publicly accessible rapid charging devices increased by 233, a 5% rise in three months.

This brings the total of publicly accessible charging points nationwide to 28,375, of which 5,156 are rapid charging devices.

Over the course of 2021, the number of publicly accessible charging points increased by 37%, an additional 7,600...

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