Category: Working News

  • Education Support are here for you

    Education Support are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of education staff in schools, colleges and universities. They have produced a series of short videos for teachers, lecturers and support staff dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. They also have a series of resources on anxiety, grief and how to…

  • Looking after each other and yourself

    A guide developed by the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families during the first lockdown, to help support the mental health and wellbeing of staff at schools and colleges during periods of disruption. Access The Guide

  • Swanlea Express – Issue 28

    This newsletter is about the many positive things that have been taking place at Swanlea. It includes news of Sixth Formers who have won bursaries to reduce their university fees by thousands. Our year seven students opened up about their experiences of starting secondary school and Swanlea has gained VAWG Champion status. The Swanlea Express…

  • Swanlea Express – Issue 27

    This newsletter focuses on the outstanding A Level and GCSE results that our students gained this year. It also provides comprehensive information about the way in which social distancing is being implemented within school.   The Swanlea Express Sept 2020

  • NHS Guide to Differentiate Between Coronavirus, The Common Cold & Flu

      The NHS has produced a guide to differentiate between Coronavirus, the common cold and flu. Health experts hope it will make it clearer to people whether they may need to self-isolate or arrange to have a coronavirus test. Click the link below for further information: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/21/coronavirus-symptoms-how-to-tell-if-you-have-a-common-cold-flu-or-covid

  • Swanlea Star Students hit the headlines

    Swanlea students achieved exceptional GCSE and A level results this year. Some who celebrated on Thursday 20th August and Thursday 13th August were even interviewed by the press. Take a look at these two articles, which appeared in the Eastern Eye newspaper. They both feature interviews with successful Swanlea students: A-level testing row makes pupils…

  • Families wanted to help study the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on families and communities

    University College London is working with Tower Hamlets Council to understand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on families and communities in the borough. It would be fantastic for as many people as possible to take part in the study. You are eligible to take part if you live in Tower Hamlets with a postcode beginning E1,…

  • NHS Test and Trace film opportunity – case studies wanted

    The Tower Hamlets communications team are looking to create a video to promote the NHS Test and Trace programme, featuring young people in the borough aged 16 upwards who have had symptoms of Covid-19 and booked a test through the national programme. Case studies would be required to film a short clip (one minute maximum) talking…

  • Birdsongs to help soothe you

    Listening to nature, in particular bird song, can help lift your spirits and remind you that wildlife can be soothing and like a friend to you. Sit back, relax and listen to some calming birdsong from UK Nature Gifts. Soothing birdsong>>

  • Mediterranean-style chicken casserole

    Why not bring the Mediterranean to your kitchen this summer, with this yummy chicken casserole, using plenty of everyday items such as chicken stock, garlic and pepper. Mediterranean Chicken>>