How schools can embrace technology to offer continuous learning support during the lockdown.
School closures are having a huge impact across the UK (and around the world), especially for students preparing for their GCSE and A Level exams. A horde of pandemic-related challenges has swarmed through educational institutions, leaving parents, teachers, and students asking: Can we expect students to sit through hours of remote classes? What about students who don’t have access to the right technology? How can teachers monitor student progress? Will parents have to step in as teachers...
Despite being one of the people being categorised as vulnerable Ian Kingsbury JP. the leader of the Devonshire Freemasons felt it was his duty as a freemason and a caring member of society to engage with those who are even more in need than himself. Ian organised to meet (at a safe distance) Claire Walker the business manager of Cadogan Court, the Masonic Care Home in Exeter where he presented her with five Sagem Electronic Tablets for use by the elderly residents to help them maintain contact with their friends and families during their self-imposed lockdown due to the risks of infection...
A well known Westcountry journalist and writer has used the power of his pen during the lockdown to raise money for a health charity. In doing so, newspaper columnist Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown and to publish the work while the pandemic continues. “I wrote Tales From The Lockdown in the first 30 days after the nation was told to stay at home,” says Martin, who is Editorial Director of RAW Food and Drink PR. “It is subtitled Six Short Stories of Rural Life Written During the Coronavirus -...
Something that we all look forward to, regardless of our age, is vacation time . It’s a chance to unwind, see something new, have fun, and create everlasting memories for yourself and your loved ones alike. However, the fact of the matter is, not everyone has the luxury to take vacations simply because they cannot afford it. The good news is that there are ways to get around this and have a vacation within your budget.
This is why we’ve made a list of the best 9 ways to make your vacation as inexpensive as possible.
As the warm weather continues and lockdown restrictions are eased, Dartmoor Rangers have seen a rise in irresponsible and abusive behaviour as people visit the National Park.
Barbeques and open fires, despite the high fire risk, piles of discarded rubbish including discarded barbeques, parking blocking people’s drives and farm gates, social distancing forgotten, are just a few of the things witnessed.
The Authority today reiterated its appreciation and thanks to the vast majority of people who were doing the right thing, appreciating the special qualities of the National...
Every business owner worries that their property or online presence might not be secure enough. The options for security are as long as the arm, but with a short guide to set you in the right direction, security can begin to be improved.
Physical Security
Presuming your business has a physical presence, such as an office or a high-street outlet, securing it effectively is your first priority. Good lighting and CCTV are a good place to start to deter intruders during the hours that you aren’t there. When it comes to surveillance cameras, try to position them...
Lightfoot, the award winning in-vehicle technology and driver rewards platform, has launched its First Notice of Loss (FNOL) service to the fleet sector, alerting fleet managers to incidents and accidents, helping to enhance Duty of Care to drivers of fleet vehicles.
The new service, which is available as an add-on to Lightfoot’s range of services, sends notifications within ten minutes of an incident, detailing the severity of the incident, the vehicle involved, its location, direction of travel, g-force caused by the incident, the vehicle’s speed at the time of the incident, and...
If you’ve been reading news about eco-friendly initiatives, you may’ve noticed that big brands dominate the news world when it comes to sustainable initiatives. This often lets start-ups thinking that their actions don’t matter, or that they’re not big enough to make a difference.
Sustainability has been a hot subject for many years now. While everyone applauds the efforts big brands make to find solutions for climate change, start-ups and small businesses can also make a difference. Small ventures may not have the same resources corporations have, but they can reduce their...
Gardening is a hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. This activity can be beneficial for the elderly. It can help keep them active and busy. It can also help seniors find purpose. Not only will they get to enjoy the results of their hard work, but it will also provide them with some exercise and fresh air while working in the garden. There are several benefits that the elderly can get from gardening, so it's best if they're encouraged to commit to it as a hobby.
The unusual circumstances we have been experiencing in recent weeks have led to new interest in self-sufficiency...
There’s nothing like a good party. The only thing more fun than attending a great party is actually throwing one that provides wonderful memories for your family and friends that you can look back on for years to come. While there are many different ways of going about organizing a memorable event, people often remember the ones with fine food, lavish entertainment, and great company. This is not so much for the materialistic aspect as it is simply for the fact that luxurious parties are rare, and they create a sense of exclusivity around them that invitees can’t help but relish....
