Equality, Diversity and Prevent

Hanukkah or sometimes spelled ‘Chanukah’, is known as the ‘Festival of Lights’ and is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (known as the Second Temple). The United Kingdom is estimated to...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions all over the world. Although the date of the festival normally falls in October, this year it will be held on the 7th November. It is India’s most important holiday and can...

In recent years, there has been an increase in publicity about ADHD and most people have now heard of it at least, although there are still a lot of misconceptions about what it is, and even more about the people who suffer with it.  Many...

Humphrey’s Pyjama Week takes place on the 2nd October. It’s a fun-filled activity week to help raise money for The Children’s Trust, a charity which has teamed up with the popular Humphrey’s Corner brand. The Children’s Trust provides...

When babies are born, they form an attachment with one or two main caregivers. The first few months in a child’s life are the most important time in which to form these good quality attachments. Eye contact, smiles and being held lovingly by...

This year, Diabetes Awareness Week is set to take place on the 11th June. It’s an annual event aimed at people coming together and raising awareness of diabetes, as well as sharing their stories. This year’s theme is ‘Setting the record...

Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event which is promoted by the UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD). It seeks to raise awareness of the difficulties experienced by people who are deaf or hard of hearing and promote social inclusion. This year, it...

Soon, Muslims around the world will be preparing for the holy month of Ramadan. The date of Ramadan varies each year, but for 2018 it’s predicted to be the 15th May. The reason that the date is only predicted is because it’s determined by the...

Celebrated every year on the 23rd April, St George’s Day remembers England’s patron saint. Legend has it that he slayed a dragon and, in doing so, saved a princess from being eaten by the ferocious beast. Separating fact from fiction, here are 6...

Back in 2010 when iPads and other comparable tablets first appeared, their potential to change the way children were educated was revolutionary. There are three noticeable features which have the potential to make a positive difference to early...

St Patrick’s Day is an annual event which celebrates one of the most prominent patron saints of Ireland. It’s held on the same day every year - 17th March – and is often associated with drunken revellers holding pints of Guinness, wearing green...

World Book Day, which will take place on the 1st March, is a celebration of reading. The event has been running for 21 years now and 100 countries from all over the world take part. World Book Day Ltd is a small charity which aims to encourage...

Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday, as it’s also known) is an annual event for people to show their gratitude and love for their mothers. This day also celebrates the role that other maternal figures, such as mother-in-laws and grandmothers, hold...

This year, Chinese New Year falls on the 16th February. The date changes year on year as it follows the lunar calendar, so it can range from the 21st January to the 20th February. The Chinese New Year follows a 12-year cycle and each year...

The date is fixed every year: 14th February. We all know it as a time for exchanging cards, chocolates, flowers and other sentimental gifts with our loved ones. But how did Valentine's Day come about and who was St. Valentine? The saint’s crime...

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday. The date can vary between the 3rd February and the 9th March. This year, it falls on Tuesday 13th February. The tradition dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era...

Burns Night celebrates the life of a famous Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. He was born in Alloway, Scotland in 1759 and died in Dumfries aged just 37. Notably, his most famous work is Auld Lang Syne, a song which is sung around the...

Makar Sankranti is the only Hindu festival to be celebrated on a fixed day of the calendar each year - the 14th January. The word ‘Sankranti’ literally means movement and the festival celebrates the sun’s journey into the Northern Hemisphere....

Advent calendars have become a staple tradition of Christmas, helping us to count down the days from the 1st to the 25th December. Since their invention, they have evolved from having little doors which concealed a picture or a bible verse and...

Hanukkah is an 8-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of a Jewish temple in Jerusalem. This year, the festival will begin on Tuesday 12th December. The origins of Hanukkah date back to over 2,500 years ago, when the Jews battled the...

Every year, Remembrance Sunday falls on the second Sunday in November. It commemorates the bravery of British and Commonwealth servicemen and women who lost their lives in the two World Wars and the conflicts which have broken out since....

On the 5th November every year, bonfires are lit in public parks and gardens around the country. Sparklers are ignited and the night skies are showered with the loud bangs and bright lights of firework displays. But what is the meaning behind...

October marks Black History Month in the UK. It recognises and celebrates inspirational individuals and events from within Black and Minority Ethnicity (BME) communities. Throughout the month, important people from the past are remembered, as...

This year, Diwali falls on 19th October. It’s also known as the Hindu festival of lights. The occasion is a 5-day festival celebrated by millions all over the world, spiritually signifying the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, hope...

The Autumn Equinox (also known as Mabon or Harvest Home) is a Pagan festival which is celebrated when day and night are of equal duration. For those who celebrate this festival, it’s an opportunity to give thanks for the earth’s abundant harvest...