Thursday, 20 November 2008

Learning - November 08

Learning cover - Nov 08 Included in this edition: Paralympics star Libby Clegg: 'I used to skip homework sessions because I trained every days after classes'; Freedom to play, no batteries required; Beating the odds to graduate; Crossing borders with webcams and class swaps

Give your child the best start

Nursery school photo Choosing the right nursery education for your child can seem like a daunting task. It may be one of the first experiences your child has of learning outside your home. Don't worry - all you need to know is here

Pre-school latest

Parents: apply now for school

PARENTS of pre-school children in Cumbria who want their youngsters to start school next September, have until December 1 to apply for a place.

Ofsted reports for schools

Good, bad, indifferent. In special measures, out of special measures. You'll find Ofsted inspections reports for schools across north and west Cumbria here.

Secondary school latest

Carlisle's James Rennie school praised for after-hours work

Corinna Cartwright photo A Carlisle school which specialises in helping children with learning difficulties achieve their full potential has received national recognition.

'Helping to create University of Cumbria was my career high'

Chris Carr photo Professor Christopher Carr says nothing in his long career has compared to helping create Cumbria’s own university as he announced his retirement this week

Were they the days of your life?

Mortar board photo Was your time at school forgettable or a memorable period that's stayed with you for life? Tell us here

Top teachers, tutors and lecturers

Diane Bell photo Tell us all about those teachers, tutors or lecturers who were an inspiration to you at school, college or university

Vote

Should John Sergeant have quit Strictly Come Dancing?

No, despite what the judges have said, the public have kept him in

Yes, he's not very good and it's embarrassing watching him dance

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