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    Reggae

    Reggae

    The word reggae comes from the term “rege-rege” which means rags, a reference to the mixture of musical styles that the genre developed from.


    Cornish Pasty

    Cornish Pasty, Anyone?

    Only a pasty made in Cornwall can legally be called a Cornish pasty!


    Jubilee

    A Very Foodie Jubilee

    Food will be central to the pomp and ceremony of festivities this weekend, with over 16,000 street parties and 70,000 Big Lunches set to take place across the UK; a further 600 are planned in over 70 countries from the Commonwealth and rest of the world.


    Downton Abbey

    Why Is Downton Abbey So Popular?

    Perhaps one of the biggest attractions for today’s audience is the ever-popular interplay between rich and poor that forms the basis of so many successful historical dramas. As a nation, we are, and have always been, fascinated by social class.


    Brian Bilston

    The Rise Of Forest Schools

    A Forest School is a holistic, inclusive, outdoor learning model which takes place over time, through practical, sensory, child-led sessions.


    The Queen

    The Queen’s Jubilee

    She’s met 13 out of the last 14 US presidents, there have been six Roman Catholic Popes since she became Queen, and she’s worked with 14 British Prime Ministers.


    Children spend 56% more time on technology than they do playing outside

    There are many benefits to children spending time outside, from building physical health to improving sensory skills, but our recent study found that lots of parents are


    VPNs and third party learning resources

    To enhance the richness of the learning experience our courses will frequently recommend the use of resources which are not part of our course materials.


    Shakespeare

    Shakespeare: A Continuing Appeal

    His plays are as relevant today as they were a few hundred years ago.


    Irish

    Escape With A Good Book This Easter

    If you do find yourself stuck for something gripping to read, you won’t be disappointed with any of these suggestions…