Playtime is that time of the day that most children look forward to (and also those staff not on duty)

It gives the children an opportunity to release pent up energy, catch up with friends and embark on adventures that only young people can create.

During this intense period of activity there are on occasions issues of over enthusiasm which can lead to danger.

Upsons Downs have created a simple and efficient solution to help in preventing this over exuberance in the form of ‘Our Safer School’ set of playground rules.

These signs come in a selection of colours, 5mm thick, 100% waterproof and UV resistant, each sign can be personalised to reflect the playground rules you apply in your school.

In addition these signs are a real help for playground supervisors in enforcing sensible behaviour in the playground.

To see more in the ‘Our Safer School’ range of safety signs see http://www.upsondowns.co.uk/safer-school-c-239.html

Orders placed before the end of January 2015 will get a 10% discount if you Quote code OSCHH1.

To order call 01423 521654 or fax us 0844 443 2455
Email info@upsondowns.co.uk

Upson Downs Ltd
13 Claro Court Business Centre
Claro Road, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG1 4BA

How the demand for school expansion is leading to a new generation of school building designs

We’re all influenced by the buildings in which we work. We know the benefits and the disadvantages, and by and large we work within the confines of what we have.

However, this familiarity can lead us to a situation in which we find it harder to imagine exactly what is possible for the one spot of playground or playing field we have available on which to build an add-on to the existing school.

Which is why we’ve put together an on-line portfolio of some of the school buildings we’ve constructed during the last couple of years.

These new school buildings have been prepared by The Learning Escape all the way from planning permission to handover. And because of the way we work, they have invariably been built at a much lower price than a traditional building would cost.

And, as if that were not enough, there is one more bonus. Our eco-friendly buildings are full of natural light and encourage free flow play and outdoor learning with floor to ceiling doors and covered walkways.

Heating can be specified with a choice of electric, geothermal or air source heat pump/air conditioning. Each building is a bespoke design – a response to the local conditions, local needs and local specification.

Whether you need a classroom, staffroom, school hall or library, we take your needs and wishes and create a stunning and sustainable building that fits into your space and budget.

We also offer a leasing option which means that a permanent, architect-designed Learning Escape can actually cost less per month than hiring a temporary solution!

To see just what we have built recently just click here.

To discuss any aspect of your project, or to book a free survey, just call us on 0800 917 7726.

You can find more information on the website at www.thelearningescape.co.uk

Medical work experience during half term

One of the most invaluable experiences for an aspiring medic is to gain genuine insight into the day-to-day life of a medical professional in a busy hospital environment.

This is where Gap Medics can help.

We organise placements where students will be given the opportunity to shadow experienced doctors who will explain cases in detail and provide the opportunity for students to ask questions about diagnoses, treatments and medical practices.

As a result they come away with a deep understanding of the disparities in global healthcare.

To coincide with the February half term we are offering placements to our partner hospitals in Poland (for students under the age of 18), Croatia (for students over the age of 18) and Tanzania (for all students over the age of 16).

Here are the dates we have available:

Poland & Croatia

• 8th – 14th February 2015
• 15th – 21st February 2015
• 22nd – 28th February 2015

Click here for more information on our Poland and Croatia placements.

Tanzania

• 8th – 14th February 2015
• 15th – 21st February 2015
• 22nd – 29th February 2015

Click here for more information on our Tanzania placement.

If you know of any students who are interested in a career in medicine and who would like the change to gain valuable work experience, travel to a new country, and ultimately have the time of their lives, then we would very much appreciate if you could forward this email to them.

For more information please call us on 0191 603 1111.

Alternatively you can send any email enquiries to info@gapmedics.com and we’ll be happy to help.

Mark Hinksman

This second edition of this core text covers the practical options common to all the current examination boards at GCSE level. Guided by the teacher, pupils can work their way through improvised and scripted work that will allow clear opportunities for assessment and monitoring progress throughout the course. Activities are all clearly described and are supported by guidelines for successful performance.

There is a section which helps students find the right approach to the different written elements included in the current GCSE courses. The book provides guidance on the use of terminology in written work and a glossary of theatrical words and phrases. There are extracts from scripts with comments on language, character and technical considerations. Each section is self-contained and students are given guidance on how to achieve their true potential.

Cat No: 978 1 86083 835 4 Order code: T1785emn – please quote with order.

Sample pages can be viewed at http://www.pdf.firstandbest.co.uk/drama/T1785.pdf

• Photocopiable book, £24.95 plus £3.95 delivery
• CD with school-wide rights: £24.95 plus £3.95 delivery
• Both the book and the CD £31.94 plus £3.95 delivery
• Prices include VAT.

You can purchase the report…

• By post to First and Best, Hamilton House, Earlstrees Ct., Earlstrees Way, Corby, NN17 4HH
• On the phone with a school order number at 01536 399 011
• By fax to 01536 399 012
• On line with a credit card at http://shop.firstandbest.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=392