Thousands of free tablet computers will be handed to people with learning difficulties so they can stay connected with family during lockdown 5,000 computer tablets will be given out in the hope of reducing loneliness The internet-enabled devices will be given to people with learning disabilities Scheme hopes to offer a sense of normality until the … Read more
Kat Graham says embracing her natural hair was a ‘spiritual journey’: ‘I’ve really learned to accept my curls, my ‘fro and my African roots’ By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 18:55 GMT, 25 February 2021 | Updated: 18:56 GMT, 25 February 2021 Kat Graham opened up about learning to love her hair in the latest … Read more
‘I am so relieved that he’s going to get it as he is very high-risk’: Lorraine Kelly reveals her joy at learning her father got the call for the coronavirus vaccine By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 12:42 GMT, 26 January 2021 | Updated: 12:42 GMT, 26 January 2021 Lorraine Kelly has revealed her joy … Read more
University of Manchester is mocked after suggesting students struggling with lockdown and exam pressure should learn to fold socks or parallel parking to de-stress University of Manchester gave pupils some tips on ‘beating the January blues’ The university unusually urged them to keep busy by learning ‘how to fold socks’ Other tips included ‘learning how … Read more
Shares in Pearson leapt almost 9 per cent as the education publisher returned to growth even as it battled exam cancellations and school closures. It said total sales had increased by 4 per cent in the final three months of 2020, its first positive figure of the year after three quarters of decline. The rise included … Read more
The BBC has revealed who will be stepping in as Celebrity Supply Teachers during the country’s third national lockdown. Last week, the corporation unveiled its ‘biggest education offer in history’ in a bid to help out with children’s learning while they are at home. Marcus Rashford, Heston Blumenthal and Geri Horner are among those set … Read more
Miley Cyrus is going to be an aunt. The 28-year-old singer’s younger brother Braison, 26, announced on Monday that he and his wife Stella are expecting their first child together, a son. And Miley, clearly excited by the baby news, immediately took to Braison’s comment section, writing: ‘Aunt Swinkle in the [HOUSE EMOJI]’ Aunt Swinkle … Read more
A teenager who raised thousands by doing random acts of kindness has received a message from Boris Johnson thanking him for his ‘wonderful determination’. Sebbie Hall, 17, from Whittington, Staffordshire, has learning and physical difficulties due to a rare chromosome abnormality and has raised over £10,000 for charities that support young people. His acts of kindness … Read more
‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders are being ILLEGALLY put on files of adult patients with learning difficulties, charity warns MPs ordered urgent review into ‘appalling’ practice, calling for end by Christmas Learning disability charity told MPs those they helped were ‘not valued as equal’ Doctors take the final responsibility for issuing a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation … Read more
Researchers in Hungary are testing the limits of canine ability – and they have found two new stars in border collies Max and Squall. Every Wednesday, in a live-streamed online contest, two dogs from different countries are pitted against each other in the ‘Genius Dog Challenge’. The latest contestants, Max in Hungary and Squall in … Read more