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Watch the highlights of the Suffolk Adult Learner Awards here.  It could be you next year!

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This LGBT+ History Month, we want to pay tribute to everyone who has already made history this year - all 1.5 million+ of us!

That's how many LGBTQ+ people there are living in England and Wales today. And we know this, because, for the first time in over 200 years, we were officially counted as part of the Census. It's a truly historic moment for our communities - after years of invisibility, we are now officially part of our country's story.

But the benefits of LGBTQ+ visibility go beyond recordkeeping. As more people have had the opportunity to learn about our lives, attitudes have changed, allowing us all to write new, more colourful chapters in our country's story.

Over the last few decades, we have seen a steady increase in social acceptance of lesbian, gay and bi relationships, and a steady increase in the percentage of the population who identify as lesbian, gay, bi or trans. And our Rainbow Britain report shows that today, we are a country that is fiercely proud to be inclusive. Thanks to your allyship, we're increasingly free to be ourselves - in every area of our lives.

But we've always been here. We've worked in every sector, and lived in every town and village. Some of us have played crucial roles in driving cultural and political movements, and others have been pillars in even the sleepiest communities.

Despite oppressive laws and societal discrimination, LGBTQ+ people have persisted, and we've resisted. We've always found one another, inspired one another, and broken barriers to provide visibility for others. And it's partly this visibility that has allowed more LGBTQ+ people to be openly themselves in the UK in the last two decades.

2023. This year marks 20 years since Section 28, the law that banned "promotion of homosexuality" in the UK, was repealed. It was an attack on LGBTQ+ visibility, and together we resisted. And we've made progress in leaps and bounds since. But with parts of our community still under attack, we must remember why we can't go back, and come together to keep moving forward.

This LGBT+ History Month, let's learn from our past and keep standing in solidarity to make history for our communities!

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This LGBT+ History Month, we want to pay tribute to everyone who has already made history this year - all 1.5 million+ of us! That's how many LGBTQ+ people there are living in England and Wales today. And we know this, because, for the first time in over 200 years,...

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Learn the steps of CPR RevivR is the 15-minute mobile training that shows you when and how to do CPR to save someone’s life. All you need to practise is a cushion.

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RevivR is a short, self-directed CPR training from British Heart Foundation, that could teach you how to save someone's life.

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Struggling to find your drive? We all hit stumbling blocks from time to time, whether professional or personal, but here we're sharing 17 effective, and unexpected, ways to reignite your spark and get you back on the motivation track

Motivation isn't something others can give us - it comes from within ourselves. At its core, our motivation is our purpose or reason for doing something. Whether that's why we want to be inspired to make healthier choices, launch a business, make a career change, or do something to unleash our creative side.

Our values and beliefs are the basis from which our motivation grows. So the stronger these are, theoretically, the more we should become motivated. Motivation drives us forward towards our goals, helping us to feel energised and excited while we make progress and achieve our dreams. But what if we're struggling to get started? Or what if a lack of progress, unexpected setbacks, or overall exhaustion prompt procrastination, and, in turn, hold us back?

If you're unsure how to regain your spark, or feel like you've tried all the classic options, we've got you covered. Here are 17 unusual ways to help rediscover your motivation and get back on track.

1. Find your why

So you have a goal in mind, but do you know what prompted you to want to work towards that? Maybe you're aiming for a promotion because you feel like you should be climbing the career ladder. But is this really what you want deep down? When we don't define our why, we can struggle to find the motivation to do what we think we should be doing, instead of focusing on what we actually want to achieve. Find that thing that excites you, and turn it into your why.

2. Look after your physical health

Regular exercise doesn't just have physical benefits, it can help our mental health and overall wellbeing, too. Exercising releases endorphins, which interact with the parts of your brain that produce positive thoughts and boost mood, making it easier to get in the right mindset to tackle trickier tasks, and feel energised to push forward.

3. Challenge self-limiting beliefs

When we think badly about ourselves, our skills, or our abilities, we risk limiting what we can achieve. If you tell yourself 'I'm no good with numbers,' chances are, you're going to dread working with them, and may feel anxious, nervous, or overwhelmed when required to do so. Reframing these thoughts in a more positive light can help tasks to feel more manageable, e.g. you could tell yourself 'This isn't my speciality, but I have many strengths that will help me handle this challenge.'

4. Healthy competition

A little healthy competition can act as a motivational spark by helping increase your drive, giving you another person (or people) to challenge yourself against, and creating a sense of urgency and accountability.

5. Refuel

Sleep and food aren't just afterthoughts - they're the cornerstones of a healthy mind and body. Without good quality sleep and adequate nutrition, you risk low energy levels and lagging motivation due to lethargy. If you're struggling, put a line under the day and get an early night followed by a nutritious breakfast. Tackling that tricky task may seem easier in the morning.

6. Push past procrastination

Even when our motivation is strong, procrastination can stand in the way of progress. That's because it often comes from a place of fear. The more we want to achieve something, the more invested we feel, and the more scared we become of getting it wrong - or being judged for failing. We even worry about succeeding and what comes next. Take time to reflect, consider why you're procrastinating, and what you can do to move forward.

Sometimes when we just can't push past a task, it's a sign that it's something we don't want to do. Ask: is this task necessary? Why am I doing it? What can it help me achieve? Depending on your answers, you may find the motivation to move forward - or to leave that task in the past, and do something more productive.

7. Declutter your space (and improve your organisation)

The space we live and work in has a surprising impact on our mood. If things are messy, cluttered, or disorganised, it can be trickier to stay focused. Keeping a clear desk, tracking your to-do list digitally, and decluttering (physically and digitally - do you really need those hundreds of emails or untitled files?) can help to open up valuable mental bandwidth.

8. Practice affirmations

Daily affirmations can help to reinforce positive beliefs, boost confidence, help motivate us, and keep us on track.

9. Commit to 10 minutes

Have you tried the 10-minute rule? Give yourself just 10 minutes to work on a task that you're stuck on. Give it your full focus. After the time is up, step back and reevaluate if you want to continue or not. Usually, motivation will kick in and help take care of the rest! But if you're still not feeling it, at least you've made a little progress and can come back to try this again later.

10. Get connected

The people around us can have a big impact on our motivation and how we see ourselves. If those around you don't believe in you, it's easy for your confidence to be shaken. Make sure you have a good support system. Surround yourself with people who want you to succeed and will celebrate with you when you do!

11. Harness your inner child

To stay motivated, give yourself something fun, new, and exciting to look forward to. Schedule something that gets you excited and energised, even if it's just once a month. You'll be amazed at how much it can help your mood.

12. Take stock of your mental health

How are you feeling right now? When we push ourselves too hard for too long, we risk burnout - meaning everything feels like too much. Other mental health conditions can leave you feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Look after your wellbeing first; motivation can follow.

13. Strike a power pose

Our body language affects how others see us, and how we feel about ourselves. Nonverbal communication can make us feel more confident, prepared, and powerful. So why not strike a power pose to help you get in the right mindset?

14. Work with a motivation coach

A coach can help introduce you to new strategies and tools to achieve your goals, assess your current situation, and help hold you accountable. Find out more about motivation coaching on the Happiful family's Life Coach Directory.

15. Celebrate your progress

Give yourself the recognition you deserve. It's easy to forget how far we have come. Take time to be your own biggest cheerleader, and celebrate your wins.

16. Start habit stacking

Habit stacking works by building on our existing routines, and adding in new layers. This can help us improve, or fix, our current habits, find ways to build in, and push past, tasks that hold us back, and work towards achieving our goals.

17. Take time out to rest, recharge, and relax

You can't keep pouring from an empty cup. Sometimes, the more you push, the harder things get. Be kind to yourself. Take a break, allow yourself time to relax, and forget about the big thing you're trying to achieve. Once you're rested, you can take another look at your to-do list with fresh eyes, and a new sense of motivation.

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17 unusual ways to boost your motivation

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Motivation isn't something others can give us - it comes from within ourselves. At its core, our motivation is our purpose or reason for doing something. Whether that's why we want to be inspired to make healthier choices, launch a business, make a career change, or do something to unleash our creative side.

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Mental Health Foundation - Guide on how to sleep better

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Mental Health Foundation - Guide on how to sleep better

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On Saturday March 11th an Apprentice has been raising funds for Young Minds by stepping into the ring.  

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Tom's "On The Ropes" fundraising page for Young Minds Trust

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Actress Emily Atack explores online sexual harassment.

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We are excited to share the schedule of events with you for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023!

From introductory webinars, panel discussions and more, our range of events aims to educate and inspire conversations about neurodiversity.

All events are free of charge and open to all. Please do sign up to as many events as you like and share with your networks, so we can all join together in celebrating different minds.

Please note that these events are not being recorded, to encourage our participants to speak openly about their personal stories and experiences.

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Safeguarding Webinar: Extra-Familial Harm & CS

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Safeguarding webinar presented by Adolescent Social Worker and DSL on Pupil voice, Extra-Familial Harm, and Contextual Safeguarding.

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I’d like to recommend this nice video that was sent to us. The video seeks to promote positive body imagery among young people, who as always are under so much pressure to conform to a standard image expected of them by their peers, and the ‘social media community’. If you’d like to have a look at this inspiring piece of media please follow the link below

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Embrace Song and Video by Pevan & Sarah with Taryn Brumfitt from Body Image Movement

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The benefits of being physically active also supports positive mental health

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Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

We know 150 minutes of physical activity each week sounds like a lot, but you don't have to do it all at once. It could be 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You can spread your activity out during the week and break it up into smaller chunks of time. See tips for getting started.

Physical activity supports physical and mental health. The benefits of physical activity make it one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Move More and Sit Less

Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity gain some health benefits.

Recommended Levels For Health Benefits

Adults should follow the exercises as specified in the following options. Check out this print-friendly age chart for a quick snapshot of the recommended amount of weekly activity for adults.

Moderate-intensity aerobic activity

(such as brisk walking) for 150 minutes every week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
AND

Muscle-strengthening activities

on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity

(such as jogging or running) for 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) every week
AND

Muscle-strengthening activities

on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity

on 2 or more days a week
AND

Muscle-strengthening activities

on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

For Even Greater Health Benefits

If you go beyond 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity or an equivalent combination, you'll gain even more health benefits.

Aerobic activity or "cardio" gets you breathing harder and your heart beating faster. From pushing a lawn mower, to taking a dance class, to walking or biking to the store - these types of activities and more count. As long as you're doing aerobic physical activities at a moderate- or vigorous-intensity, they count toward meeting the aerobic guideline.

Intensity is how hard your body is working during a physical activity.

Moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity means you're working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat. One way to tell if it's a moderate-intensity aerobic activity is that you'll be able to talk, but not sing the words to your favorite song. Here are some examples of activities that require moderate effort:

Walking fast

Doing water aerobics

Riding a bike on level ground or with few hills

Playing doubles tennis

Pushing a lawn mower

Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity means you're breathing hard and fast, and your heart rate has gone up quite a bit. You may use the Talk Test to gauge the intensity of your aerobic physical activity. If you're being active at a vigorous level, you won't be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath. Here are some examples of activities that require vigorous effort:

Jogging or running

Swimming laps

Riding a bike fast or on hills

Playing singles tennis

Playing basketball

If you are doing moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking or hiking, you can talk, but not sing during the activity.

Build Up Over Time
If you want to do more vigorous-level activities, slowly replace those that take moderate effort like brisk walking with more vigorous activities like jogging. Learn more about getting started with physical activity to improve health.

You can do moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or a mix of the two, each week. A rule of thumb is that 1 minute of vigorous-intensity activity is about the same as 2 minutes of moderate-intensity activity.

Some people like to do vigorous activity because it gives them about the same health benefits in half the time. If you haven't been very active lately, however, increase your physical activity level slowly. If you have a history of a chronic disease, consider telling your doctor you are planning to increase your physical activity, including moving to more vigorous activity. You need to feel comfortable doing moderate-intensity activities before you move on to more vigorous ones. Learn more about additional types of physical activity that are right for you.

Want more tips on how you can add a variety of activities to your life? Check this out.

Physical activities to strengthen your muscles are recommended at least 2 days a week. Activities should work all the major muscle groups of your body-legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms. Muscle-strengthening activities should be done in addition to your aerobic activity.

To gain health benefits, you need to do muscle-strengthening activities to the point where it's hard for you to do another repetition without help. A repetition is one complete movement of an activity, like lifting a weight or doing a sit-up. Try to do 8-12 repetitions per activity, which counts as 1 set. Try to do at least 1 set of muscle-strengthening activities. To gain even more benefits, do 2 or 3 sets.

You can do activities that strengthen your muscles on the same or different days that you do aerobic activity-whatever works best for you.
There are many ways you can strengthen your muscles, whether it's at home or the gym. You may want to try the following:

Lifting weights

Working with resistance bands

Doing exercises that use your body weight for resistance (e.g., push-ups, sit-ups)

Heavy gardening (e.g., digging, shoveling)

Some forms of yoga

Connect with Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

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Suggestions for how adults can get the recommended amounts of aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity each week.

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POV: your TikTok 'for you' feed has thrown up femcel-core as the latest aesthetic the ' sad girlies' are getting into... and you're a little confused about what that actually means.

2022 was declared the 'year of the femcel' by some commentators, but this internet era is a little more complicated than others. Given the term's inevitable connection with the misogynistic hate group incels, you'd be forgiven for worrying what the internet's newest subculture is all about - so here's what you need to know.

Like the aforementioned incel, a femcel is a woman that is 'involuntarily celibate', named as such after the male version of the group - which is these days associated with alarming misogynistic violence, though it was once a general term for single people who struggled to make connections with others (ironically, originally coined by a woman).

Over on TikTok, femcels have largely come to be associated with various pop culture references such as musicians like Lana Del Rey and Marina and the Diamonds, and films such as Gone Girl and Jennifer's Body - but the original definition is a little different.

Many 'traditional' femcels believe that due to the toxic and unrealistic body standards that are set upon women by society, they are unable to find a sexual partner or form a romantic relationship. In the forum world of femcels, there was a lot of talk around 'ugliness' - indeed one of the original Reddit threads stated that to be a femcel, you have to have "defects" that "exceed those of normal women".

One self-identifying femcel told Kaitlyn Tiffany of The Atlantic: "We were all ugly. Men didn't like us, guys didn't want to be with us, and it was fine to acknowledge it."

Typically, femcels place the onus on themselves as to why they are not achieving the sex lives they desire, while more often than not, incels place the onus on the women that are rejecting them.

Like incels, the femcel community was previously very active on Reddit - one popular thread, r/Trufemcels, was banned from the platform in June 2020 for "inciting hatred", along with 2,000 other forums as part of a big change to Reddit's content policies.

After the incel subculture was connected to a number of horrific misogynistic murders - including that of Plymouth shooter Jake Davison, who was involved in the incel movement on social media - Reddit rightfully cracked down on hateful exchanges on its platform, stating: "Communities and people that incite violence or that promote hate based on identity or vulnerability will be banned."

While the femcel community has not been connected with any truly violent or disturbing behaviour, it has been linked to extreme feminism, anti-trans language and 'man-hating'. While incels problematically refer to women as 'foids' (short for female humanoid, thus sub-human beings), some femcels refer to men as 'moids' for the same reason - others have criticised the body positivity movement and also use terms that originated with the incel movement, such as 'Stacys' (a conventionally attractive, sexually-active woman) and 'Beckys' (the supposedly 'average-looking' woman).

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Key points

The "femcel" community, which consists of women who identify as involuntarily celibate, is steadily gaining attention and membership.

Like incels (involuntary celibate men), femcels typically attribute their involuntary celibacy to their appearance.

However, femcels appear to differ from incels in their emotions and coping mechanisms.

Psychological differences between femcels and incels might be attributed to gender socialization.

Can women be involuntarily celibate? The recent movement of "femcels," or women who struggle with finding sexual partners, would suggest so.

Although the original "incel" community was founded in 1997 as an inclusive environment for lonely people of any gender, the community shifted to be all but exclusively male and has unfortunately been connected with hatred and violence towards women, including several mass killings. Women have been excluded from the community, with many people claiming that women cannot be involuntarily celibate.

Now, the femcel community is steadily gaining attention and membership. In response to the "red pill" community, which claims to see the "truth" (a reference to "The Matrix") that women are overprivileged, femcels created the "pink pill," which proposes that unattractive women are underprivileged including in sexual relations. Both incel and femcel communities have been banned on Reddit for inciting hate, yet some "pink pill" communities such as r/Vindicta remain.

While there is so far little research, if any, on femcels, the community appears to be vastly different from the incel community. For example, r/Vindicta describes its goal as "looksmaxxing" or maximizing one's appearance to "help you get ahead in society", and mentions a mission of "weaponized beauty" and "playing the game to win."

Like incels, those on r/Vindicta often attribute sexual rejection to their looks and believe that beauty is a science. On a top-voted post titled "Beauty is universal," the top comments attribute the beauty of women to shared features including a "symmetrical face," "short philtrum," "full lips," "small noses," "positive eye tilt," "smaller foreheads," "neotenous features," and a "smaller jaw/chin."

However, unlike incels, there is little hate or resentment towards men. Instead, members of the community express both a distaste for prevalent beauty standards for women (The top-voted post of all time is titled "Society's biggest scam: 'Effortless beauty'") and a strong desire to achieve these very beauty standards through "softmaxxing" (using makeup, styling, perfume) and "hardmaxxing" (using cosmetic surgery).

Why would men and women differ so greatly in their responses to sexual rejection? Why do femcels alter their looks to conform to popular standards, rather than resenting their rejectors? Gender socialization likely explains gendered coping styles, particularly the tendency to internalize or externalize one's negative emotions.

On the whole, women show more internalizing disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) compared to men, whereas men show more externalizing disorders (e.g., substance abuse, impulsive disorders). As explained by Rosenfeld (2000), from an early age, girls are taught to be kind to others, to care for their relationships, and to prioritize others' feelings over their own. They are taught that they can be sad and turn their feelings inwards, but they cannot be angry at others.

Meanwhile, boys are generally taught to achieve and gain power, even at the cost of others. They are allowed and even encouraged to fight, but they are told not to cry or to verbalize sadness. As a result of this socialization, women may feel sad instead of angry when sexually rejected, often blaming themselves, whereas men may feel angry, blame others, and act out, sometimes harming others.

Indeed, men are found to be more aggressive after interpersonal rejection compared to women. Furthermore, despite the rhetoric of incels, women and girls do not generally have as much power in society as men and boys. This furthers the tendency of femcels to change themselves rather than to try to bend others to their will. Therefore, despite their criticism of mainstream beauty standards, femcels may see meeting these standards and "playing the game" as the only way to resolve their problem.

It is unclear if this technique of "weaponizing beauty" will solve the problem of most femcels. Unfortunately, it will certainly not solve the bigger societal issue of beauty privilege.

Yet while attractiveness is related to certain societal privileges, particularly the ability to secure a mate, the beliefs of some femcels about a "happily ever after" are not rooted in science. In fact, more physically attractive people tend to have shorter marriages and are more likely to divorce. Furthermore, we do not know the true reasons for the exclusion of femcels. Are they actually less physically attractive, or might their rejection be related to other factors such as (lack of) social skills, shyness, body dysmorphia, or racial discrimination? Hopefully, new research will shed light on the psychology of femcels.

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7 minute briefing of Incels in safeguarding 

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7 minute briefing of Incels in safeguarding 

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Wellbeing Magazine, have a read online for free

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Wellbeing Magazine, have a read online for free

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Could you be a lifesaver?  Are you a first responder?  Blood group 0-, A- & B- are in demand.... 

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Webinar- if you are interested March 2nd 12:30pm - 1 in 10 women suffer the effects of endometriosis

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Webinar- if you are interested March 2nd 12:30pm - 1 in 10 women suffer the effects of endometriosis

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Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth, approximately 1.5million in the UK, many of whom will be living and working with the disease. The first in a series of Workplace Menstrual Wellbeing webinars, this session is for employers and workplace representatives who want to create supportive and understanding work environments for those affected by endometriosis.

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The Light in the Hall

Cops on Trial: Dispatches

Colleen Stan: The Girl in the Box

Undercover: Sexual Harassment -The Truth

The Light in the Hall

Cops on Trial: Dispatches

Colleen Stan: The Girl in the Box

Undercover: Sexual Harassment -The Truth

The Virtues

Surviving Jeffrey Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell: The Making of a Monster

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Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.

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Apprentice E&D Forum - We are looking for apprentices to join this group and attend meetings each quarter to give you a voice.  Self-register on the link below

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National Careers Week About National Careers Week National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about [...]

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#NAW23 was a huge success this year.  Take a look at the Padlet to read case studies and take part if you have not already.

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Domestic Violence - what is Banksy's message?  

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We mark a number of significant calendar dates here at Into Film but perhaps none are more important for the classroom and specifically in the context of film and learning, as Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January).
We are therefore very happy to present an article written by Rachel Century, the Head of Research for the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT). Below, she discusses the history of this crucial day of remembrance, the importance of film in conveying the impact of genocide and the many ways that you and your students can get involved.

Film can be crucial in discovering more about and discussing the impact of genocide, and can bring a group together as they discuss the issues raised.
Rachel Century, Head of Research for the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT)

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. We promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) - an international day on 27 January to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.

The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and genocide must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable, and we cannot be complacent. Even in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all.

HMD is for everyone. Each year across the UK, tens of thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. We know they learn more, empathise more and do more as a result. These activities take place in schools, libraries, cinemas, prisons, museums, local authorities, faith buildings and many more, and take a variety of formats including assemblies, ceremonies, sermons, film screenings and workshops.

We know that it may not be possible for groups, organisations and communities to physically come together. We have therefore created HMD Together, a collection of resources that have been specifically designed to enable people to mark HMD in meaningful ways, even if we can't gather in person.

Within this, we have produced two resources called Watch Together that explore film as a way of commemorating and learning about the Holocaust and the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Each resource - one focusing on The Book Thief and one with a focus on genocides that occurred after the Holocaust - supports those who wish to organise a film-led activity, with discussion questions, film recommendations and follow up activities.

Film can be crucial in discovering more about and discussing the impact of genocide, and can bring a group together as they discuss the issues raised. There are so many films that relate to the Holocaust and subsequent genocides and it can be hard choosing. Our resources have several options for different films but please watch any film yourself first if you can to ensure they are appropriate for your classroom. After watching a film, either together in a classroom or individually at home, discuss with your students what they thought about it, the questions from the resources and if appropriate, whether it was a suitable method of learning about genocide.

You may like to follow your HMD film screening with another activity to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, such as encouraging your students to write their own poem inspired by the film they watched.

Finally, on the day itself, please encourage your group to join us in Lighting the Darkness. We organise a national moment for Holocaust Memorial Day each year where households across the UK will be lighting candles in their windows at 8pm. This is to remember those who were murdered for who they were and to stand together against hatred and prejudice today.

However you mark Holocaust Memorial Day, please add your event or activity to our online map as this helps us build up the picture of how the day is marked all around the UK.

If you're interested in exploring films around the Holocaust with your students, the aforementioned The Book Thief as well as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank can all be watched on Into Film's free* streaming service for schools, Into Film+, and include additional teaching resources for the classroom.

*Screenings for an entertainment or extra-curricular purpose require a PVS (Public Video Screening) Licence from Filmbankmedia. State-funded schools in England are covered by the PVS Licence.

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We mark a number of significant calendar dates here at Into Film but perhaps none are more important for the classroom and specifically in the context of film and learning, as Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January). We are therefore very happy to present an article written by Rachel Century, the Head of Research for the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT).

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#LifeorKnife the choice is yours. Explore the consequences of carrying a knife and impact it can have on your future.

A convicted murderer's message to YOU

Sadam was just 15 when he and a friend murdered a 24-year-old man and seriously injured another in Handsworth, Birmingham, in May 2015.

Sadam used a knife taken from his kitchen drawer. A knife he admitted, he never intended to use.

He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 19 years in prison.

From prison, Sadam talks about the life-destroying consequences carrying a knife had.

I went out will a knife, but not trying to attack people. You never ever think you're going to kill someone.

"So basically there I was walking literally to the shop. 30 seconds later, my whole life is different. That moment changed my whole life, for the worst.

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Advice for you - Life Or Knife - The choice is yours

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LifeorKnife the choice is yours is for young people, parents and teachers. Explore the consequences of choosing life or knife if you are a young person. Watch videos of the parents of Walsall's James Brindley talk about the impact of losing their son.

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PREVENT:  Andrew Tate has a prolific reputation for misogyny and trafficking.    

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PREVENT:  Andrew Tate has a prolific reputation for misogyny and trafficking.    

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This is a subject which is sensitive, yet we need to know about the risks to us in society. As an apprentice you would have achieved your Side by Side training. This news feed is directly linked to the Prevent Strategy.

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Andrew Tate: Romania court extends police detention for influencer and brother

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Influencer Andrew Tate will stay in custody until 27 February after a Romanian court extends his detention.

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Food banks in Suffolk, you can donate, share the information or even use!

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Managing your Mental Health at Christmas

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Watch the Green Apprenticeships Film here

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Green Careers Week November 2022 - How sustainable is your apprenticeship?  

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From yoga for low mood, back pain, flexibility, and strength to accessible chair yoga, classes for men, and for partners - stretch into the world of yoga with these free classes and resources

Yoga: it's the low-impact exercise that can be done pretty much anywhere, with little to no equipment, and is open to newbies and prodigies alike. And while you might initially turn to it for the physical benefits - gentle, restorative stretching and strength building - yoga has been used to support our mental health and wellbeing since its origin more than 5,000 years ago.

In fact, yoga is so effective, it has been shown to lower stress hormones in our bodies while raising feel-good chemicals endorphins and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). Yoga can also help with sleep, relaxation, and feelings of overwhelm, an all-round wellbeing wonder.

And it's also a financially accessible activity. All you need to get going is yourself, and a soft surface (if you have a yoga mat - great! But if not, a blanket works just fine). So, if you're ready to go, and are looking for free resources to help you on your way, look no further...

1. Yoga with Adriene

Yoga with Adriene is your one-stop YouTube channel for all your yoga needs. From simple flows, to challenging sequences, and videos designed to target specific problems - like back pain, hip pain, PMS, and low mood - Adriene's videos are a great companion for your yoga journey.

2. Daily Yoga

Daily Yoga is a free app available for both iOS and Android, that comes with hundreds of classes from many different teachers. You can set yourself challenges, target specific problem areas of your body - such as addressing lower back pain, or neck pain - and try something completely new with the guidance of your teacher.
Search for Daily Yoga on the App Store or Google Play Store.
3. Arianna Elizabeth

If you're looking to undertake a 30-day yoga challenge, then look no further than Arianna Elizabeth's channel. With 30-day challenges already up and ready to go, you can dip into her 10-minute videos every day, following along with her supportive sequences.

4. Man Flow Yoga

A lot of the online yoga space is taken up by women, and while the content is often open to anyone, Man Flow Yoga is a channel specifically devoted to making yoga accessible to men. With a large range of videos for those at any level, Dean has got you covered.

5. Gentle Yoga with Jan

Yoga is an incredibly accessible form of movement, and Jan's channel is all about opening it up for all. With several videos on chair yoga, as well as others dedicated to improving your mood and wellbeing with gentle movement, this channel is a fantastic resource for those just starting out.

6. Meditation Mountain

Meditation and yoga go together perfectly, and so if you're looking to add some meditation into the mix, the Meditation Mountain podcast is the perfect place to head. From short meditations, to longer episodes that will take you into a deep relaxation, and episodes that target specific needs (such as overthinking, anxiety, or depression), you'll soon find whatever it is you need right now.
Find episodes on whichever platform you listen to podcasts.
7. Ashley Freeman

Ashley Freeman has an extensive collection of yoga videos available on her channel, but if you're after something to do with a loved one or friend, then her partnered yoga is a great option. Carve out some time to connect, laugh, and move with one another.
Interested with connecting with a yoga therapist? Find a professional on the Therapy Directory

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7 free yoga classes and resources to start your journey

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Yoga: it's the low-impact exercise that can be done pretty much anywhere, with little to no equipment, and is open to newbies and prodigies alike. And while you might initially turn to it for the physical benefits - gentle, restorative stretching and strength building - yoga has been used to support our mental health and wellbeing since its origin more than 5,000 years ago.

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Online safety hints and tips from Google

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Online safety hints and tips from Google

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Help your kids make smart choices online by supervising their Google Account and devices.

Create a supervised account on Google, and manage their experience on YouTube.

Have an open conversation with your kids and teens to find a balance between online and offline activities. Check out Common Sense Media's guide on modeling healthy digital habits for your kids.

Stay in-the-know on how your kids explore online and interact with others. Learn about social media red flags for your teens.

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Google Families | Empowering kids to safely connect, play, and learn online

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British Values - A new PM a historical event for 2022

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The former chancellor Rishi Sunak is the UK's new prime minister. Here's what you need to know about him.
He lost to Liz Truss in September, but she resigned six weeks later. In the latest leadership contest, Mr Sunak racked up the support of his fellow MPs early, and fast. He crossed the 100 nominations he needed long before the deadline - including from MPs that had previously backed Truss or Boris Johnson.

He clashed with the former PM during the previous leadership race, claiming her plan to borrow money during an inflation crisis was a "fairytale" that would plunge the economy into chaos.

His parents came to the UK from east Africa and are both of Indian origin. Mr Sunak was born in Southampton in 1980, where his father was a GP and his mother ran a pharmacy. He went to the boarding school Winchester College, then studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford, and business at Stanford in America. He is now the first British Asian prime minister.

Mr Sunak was first elected as an MP in 2015 - for Richmond in north Yorkshire - but rose quickly, and was made finance minister - or chancellor - in February 2020 under Boris Johnson.

As Mr Johnson's chancellor, Mr Sunak was behind the financial aid during lockdowns - including furlough payments and the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme for restaurants.

His wife is Akshata Murty, the daughter of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy. Mr Sunak himself has worked for investment bank Goldman Sachs and at two hedge funds. The Sunday Times Rich List estimates the couple's fortune to be worth about £730m. They have two daughters.

Over the summer, it emerged Akshata Murthy paid no UK tax on big earnings abroad - which is legal. Mr Sunak defended his wife saying, "to smear my wife to get at me is awful" - but eventually she agreed to start paying extra taxes. We also found out he temporarily had a US green card, allowing him to live permanently in America while he was the UK's chancellor.

"Free ports" are one of his long-time favourite ideas: areas near ports or airports where goods can be imported and exported without paying taxes, to encourage trade.

In 2016, he told a group of schoolchildren that he originally wanted to be a Jedi Knight when he grew up. His favourite Star Wars film is The Empire Strikes Back.

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Rishi Sunak: A quick guide to the UK's new prime minister

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The former chancellor Rishi Sunak is the UK's new prime minister. Here's what you need to know about him. He lost to Liz Truss in September, but she resigned six weeks later. In the latest leadership contest, Mr Sunak racked up the support of his fellow MPs early, and fast.

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Happiful issue 66 - The Wellbeing Magazine 

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Checking your employment rights and responsibilities is easy to do.  For guidance you can access the ACAS website here:

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Checking your employment rights and responsibilities is easy to do.  For guidance you can access the ACAS website here:

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You are provided with documents at the start of your employment which gives you a contract and a job description.

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It's important to know your employment status as it affects your legal rights and what you're entitled to.

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Remembrance Sunday is 13.11.22 - This year the nation will remember Queen Elizabeth II

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Remembrance Sunday is 13.11.22 - This year the nation will remember Queen Elizabeth II

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Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

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ELIGIBILITY

Associations are asked to prioritise individuals who reflect the depth and breadth of the veteran community with priority given to:

Ex-service personnel and civilians from the UK and the Commonwealth who have served the Crown.

Wives, husbands, or civil partners of those who have died as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

Please note, this is a veterans' parade, therefore serving Armed Forces personnel are not permitted to take part. Civilians cannot take part unless they meet the eligibility criteria above.
As any carer accompanying a veteran will be included within the 10,000-attendance cap; where appropriate, the option of one veteran assisting another for the duration of the dispersal should be considered.

Registration for individual wishing to march in the parade is now closed. If you have any questions, please email the Remembrance Events Team at: cenotaph@britishlegion.org.uk

If you wish to attend the service as a spectator, further information will be made available on the website of the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in due course.

If you have any queries regarding the Cenotaph Dispersal, please contact the Remembrance Events Team by email at cenotaph@britishlegion.org.uk.

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Remembrance Sunday | Remembrance Events | Royal British Legion

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Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

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Please take a read of the ACAS Sexual Harassment literature.  It's good to understand what it is and how to recognise the signs.  

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The Royal British Legion are providing an online remembrance service 11.11.22 - this is ideal for Children up to the age of 16 - Please share with your family and friends

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The Royal British Legion are providing an online remembrance service 11.11.22 - this is ideal for Children up to the age of 16 - Please share with your family and friends

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Teaching Remembrance | Learning Resources | Royal British Legion

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Equality & Diversity - meeting the needs of people with specific learning difficulties 

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Introduction - Disability Support Toolkit

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Why is Black History Month important for apprentices?

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Why is Black History Month important for apprentices?

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October is Black History Month and this year's theme is 'Time for Change: Action not Words'. As an arms'-length body developing apprenticeships and technical qualification for talented people around England, we want to make sure that we are supporting and providing opportunities to all. At IfATE, we have panels of employers from different industries and apprentices completing an array of apprenticeships, who advise on the development of our quality apprenticeships. A few apprentices on the panel have shared their experience and thoughts on the importance of Black History Month.

Why is Black History Month important?

Saskia, Chair of the panel of apprentices, thinks that Black History Month

reduces the erasure of BAME influence and motivates people to do more and be more than they ever thought they could - whether that be within education, the workplace or in everyday life.

Tamzin sees this as a "month of reflection." She said:

Black History Month is important because it draws to light the lived experiences that people like myself do not see in our day-to-day lives.

Napa expressed a similar sentiment:

It gives us an opportunity to reflect and educate ourselves on the growth and development of black people, despite the struggle and racism endured throughout history and within today's society.

She added:

It's important to remember the people who paved the way for us to be in this position to this present day and appreciate those who are still working hard to influence equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

Why is diversity and representation important in apprenticeships?

Saskia said:

The importance of representation goes deeper than just providing clear pathways for professional development and improvement within the workplace - it provides the youth with different ideas of what they can be and what they can do as well as giving a voice to those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds in making the workplace a safe and inclusive environment to foster better work relations.

Amy, who is on a solicitor apprenticeship, believes

representation is fundamental in allowing people to feel accepted. When representation is done well, it allows people to act and express themselves confidently.

When it comes to apprenticeships specifically, Amy said:

I think they should represent the society that we live and showcase people of all ages and backgrounds. Apprentices can offer different ways of thinking which is key to ensuring this route into a professional career continues to progress.

What changes would you like to see in the world?

Dilraj, whose apprenticeship is in sales, marketing and procurement, said:

We need to strive for equality and representation across all avenues, whether that be the workplace, school/college or social media, as diversity allows us to be better connected and have a better understanding of each other's cultures. We also need to reflect and educate ourselves and peers to have a better understanding of our own privilege and what steps we can further take to bridge the gap to equality.

He added:

I hope that everyone uses this time to reach out one another and gain a better understanding of what they can do to make real everlasting, impactful change that will benefit society and all communities.

For Black History Month, Napa's workplace allocated chat messages for the cause to post relevant information on her company-wide communications channel. She said:

It's critical for the apprenticeship community to be as diverse as possible because we need to have a workforce that reflects the society we live in. It would be great if places took the same actions, big or small, to help create change.

Tamzin commented:

There is a phrase 'think globally, act locally', and I think of this when discussing diversity in apprenticeships - focusing locally, on improving diversity through all sections of the apprenticeship scheme (from students to staff) will improve diversity globally, in a positive feedback loop.

If you want to be part of these conversations, and have a positive impact on apprenticeships, consider joining the panel of apprentices - recruitment is open now.

Next week our Black History Month blog will be what changes our staff and apprentice panel members have seen in their lifetimes.

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Monday 10th - World Mental Health Day 2022

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The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

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World Mental Health Day (10 Oct) is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It's also a day to let people know that it's okay to ask for help, no matter what you're going through.

As the theme of World Mental Health Day highlights, 'mental health is a universal human right'. That's why at Mental Health Foundation, we're dedicated to addressing the inequalities in mental health and working towards good mental health for all, not just for some. Read more below.

This year, over 260,000 people have had a Tea & Talk for World Mental Health Day - raising vital funds for mental health! Every donation supports our life-changing work and brings us closer to a world with good mental health for all.
Donate now

Share on social media, at work, or in your community

Join us in raising awareness about mental health on social media by following us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Download images to share on social media or a poster to print:

Whether you wore your green ribbon to show your support, held a Tea & Talk, or got involved another way - we want to hear from you!

Share a photo of what you've been up to on Instagram and tag us at @mentalhealthfoundation.

We know that mental health is a universal human right. But despite this, some groups face more barriers to good mental health than others.

Inequalities in mental health lead to certain groups facing disproportionately higher rates of mental health issues.

This needs to be urgently addressed. And that's why we focus our research, policy & advocacy work, and programmes on the groups most affected. This includes families, young people, people with long-term health conditions, and refugees and asylum seekers.

We drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives.

With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
Learn more

Talking about your mental health

1. Choose someone you trust to talk to

This might be a friend, family member or a colleague. Or you might be more comfortable talking to someone you don't know, for example, through a support helpline. It can help to do a pros and cons list about talking to someone.

2. Think about the best place to talk

It's important to choose a place where you feel comfortable enough to open-up. You might want to choose somewhere private where you're less likely to be disturbed. You also might want to talk while you do an activity, like walking together.

3. Prepare yourself for their reaction

Hopefully, you will have a good experience when you open-up to someone. But there's a chance that they may not react in the way you hope. This may be for different reasons, like they may be worried or not fully understand at first. If that's the case, try to give them time to process what you've told them. It might help to give them information to read to help them understand. And don't forget to be kind to yourself and practise self-care.

Talking to someone about their mental health

1. Find a good space to talk without distractions

If you're worried about someone, try to find a place where you know you can have a conversation without being distracted. Make sure to give them your full attention. It might help to switch off your phone.

2. Listen and ask questions

Listening can be one of the most valuable ways to be there for someone. Show them that you're actively listening by facing them, making eye contact, and not interrupting. Questions can help you clarify what they mean and also show that you're actively listening. But make sure the questions are relevant to what they're saying, and not changing the subject.

3. Ask how you can help

Ask how you can help or make suggestions, rather than telling them what to do next. They might want support with making a GP appointment, help around the house, or just for you to keep things normal and chat about what's going on in your life.

References

1. Marmot, M., Allen, J., Goldblatt, P., Boyce, T., McNeish, D., Grady, M., & Geddes, I. (2010). Fair society, healthy lives: Strategic review of health inequalities in England post 2010. Retrieved from instituteofhealthequity.org/projects/ fair-society-healthy-lives-the-marmot-review [Accessed 07/11/16].

2. Eaton, V., Ward, C., Womack, J., & Taylor, A. (2011). Mental Health and Wellbeing in Leeds: An Assessment of Need in the Adult Population. NHS Leeds.

3. Raj, D., Stansfeld, S., Weich, S., Stewart, R., McBride, O., Brugha, T., ... & Papp, M. (2016). Chapter 13: Comorbidity in mental and physical illness. In S. McManus, P. Bebbington, R. Jenkins, & T. Brugha (Eds.), Mental health and wellbeing in England: Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2014. Leeds: NHS Digital.

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It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.

The monogram combines his initial "C" and "R" for Rex, the Latin for king, plus III for the third King Charles.

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At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales.

He becomes a monarch at the age of 73. But there are a number of practical - and traditional - steps which he must go through to be crowned King.

Who is Charles?

Charles was born at Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948. He was 4 years old when his mother was crowned as Queen Elizabeth II.

Instead of being tutored at the palace, his education was in school. He attended Hill House in West London, Cheam Preparatory School in Berkshire and Gordonstoun in Eastern Scotland.

In 1969, at the age of 20, he was invested by the Queen as Prince of Wales at Caerfarnon Castle. Before the investiture, the then prince learnt Welsh at University College of Wales in Aberystwyth.

Family life

He married Lady Diana Spencer on 29 July 1981 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. From that marriage they had two sons: Prince William, born on 21 June 1982; and Prince Harry, born on 15 September 1984.

Their marriage was dissolved on 28 August 1996, although The Princess of Wales continued to live at Kensington Palace and to carry out her public work. Lady Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997.

On 9 April 2005, he married the Queen Consort Camilla in a civil ceremony at the Guildhall, Windsor.

What will he be called?

He will be known as King Charles III.

That was the first decision of the new king's reign. He could have chosen from any of his four names - Charles Philip Arthur George.

He is not the only one who faces a change of title. Prince William and his wife Catherine are now titled Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, and the king has conferred on them the title of Prince and Princess of Wales.

There is also a new title for Charles' wife, Camilla, who becomes the Queen Consort - consort is the term used for the spouse of the monarch.

Formal ceremonies

Charles was officially proclaimed King on the Saturday following the Queen's death. This event took place at St James's Palace in London, in front of a ceremonial body known as the Accession Council.

This was made up of members of the Privy Council - a group of senior MPs, past and present, and peers - as well as some senior civil servants, Commonwealth high commissioners, and the Lord Mayor of London.

The Accession Council has two parts and King Charles was only present for the second.

Around 200 privy counsellors attended the ceremony - the same number who attended the last Accession Council in 1952.

In the first part of the meeting, the death of Queen Elizabeth was announced by the Lord President of the Privy Council (currently Penny Mordaunt MP), and the proclamation was read aloud.

It included a series of prayers and pledges, commending the previous monarch and pledging support for the new one.

The proclamation was then signed by a number of senior figures including the prime minister, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Lord Chancellor. It was read aloud from a balcony above Friary Court in St James's Palace and for the first time since 1952, the national anthem was played with the words "God Save the King".

The King's first declaration

King Charles attended the second meeting of the Accession Council, along with the Privy Council.

This was not a "swearing in" at the start of a British monarch's reign, in the style of some other heads of state, such as the president of the US.

Instead the King made a declaration to uphold the constitutional government and - in line with a tradition dating from the early 18th Century - he made an oath to preserve the Church of Scotland.

After this the Accession Council concluded. The proclamation announcing Charles as the King was later read out in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

The Coronation

The symbolic high point of the accession will be the Coronation, when Charles is formally crowned. Because of the preparation needed, the Coronation is not likely to happen very soon after Charles's accession - Queen Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in February 1952, but was not crowned until June 1953.

For the past 900 years the coronation has been held in Westminster Abbey - William the Conqueror was the first monarch to be crowned there, and Charles will be the 40th.

It is an Anglican religious service, carried out by the Archbishop of Canterbury. At the climax of the ceremony, he will place St Edward's Crown on Charles's head - a solid gold crown, dating from 1661.

This is the centrepiece of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, and is only worn by the monarch at the moment of coronation itself (not least because it weighs a hefty 2.23kg - almost 5lbs).

Unlike royal weddings, the coronation is a state occasion - the government pays for it, and ultimately decides the guest list.

There will be music, readings and the ritual of anointing the new monarch, using oils of orange, roses, cinnamon, musk and ambergris.

The new King will take the Coronation oath in front of the watching world. During this elaborate ceremony he will receive the orb and sceptre as symbols of his new role and the Archbishop of Canterbury will place the solid gold crown on his head.

Head of the Commonwealth

Charles has become head of the Commonwealth, an association of 56 independent countries and 2.5 billion people. For 14 of these countries, as well as the UK, the King is head of state.

These countries, known as the Commonwealth realms, are: Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, St Christopher and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu.

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These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices.

The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use.

If you eat or drink more than your body needs, you'll put on weight because the energy you do not use is stored as fat. If you eat and drink too little, you'll lose weight.

You should also eat a wide range of foods to make sure you're getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

It's recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day (10,500 kilojoules). Women should have around 2,000 calories a day (8,400 kilojoules).

Most adults in the UK are eating more calories than they need and should eat fewer calories.

1. Base your meals on higher fibre starchy carbohydrates

Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over a third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals.

Choose higher fibre or wholegrain varieties, such as wholewheat pasta, brown rice or potatoes with their skins on.

They contain more fibre than white or refined starchy carbohydrates and can help you feel full for longer.

Try to include at least 1 starchy food with each main meal. Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram the carbohydrate they contain provides fewer than half the calories of fat.

Keep an eye on the fats you add when you're cooking or serving these types of foods because that's what increases the calorie content - for example, oil on chips, butter on bread and creamy sauces on pasta.

2. Eat lots of fruit and veg

It's recommended that you eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. They can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced.

Getting your 5 A Day is easier than it sounds. Why not chop a banana over your breakfast cereal, or swap your usual mid-morning snack for a piece of fresh fruit?

A portion of fresh, canned or frozen fruit and vegetables is 80g. A portion of dried fruit (which should be kept to mealtimes) is 30g.

A 150ml glass of fruit juice, vegetable juice or smoothie also counts as 1 portion, but limit the amount you have to no more than 1 glass a day as these drinks are sugary and can damage your teeth.

3. Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish

Fish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals.

Aim to eat at least 2 portions of fish a week, including at least 1 portion of oily fish.

Oily fish are high in omega-3 fats, which may help prevent heart disease.

Oily fish include:

Non-oily fish include:

You can choose from fresh, frozen and canned, but remember that canned and smoked fish can be high in salt.

Most people should be eating more fish, but there are recommended limits for some types of fish.
Find out more about fish and shellfish

4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

Saturated fat

You need some fat in your diet, but it's important to pay attention to the amount and type of fat you're eating.

There are 2 main types of fat: saturated and unsaturated. Too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases your risk of developing heart disease.

On average, men should have no more than 30g of saturated fat a day. On average, women should have no more than 20g of saturated fat a day.

Children under the age of 11 should have less saturated fat than adults, but a low-fat diet is not suitable for children under 5.

Saturated fat is found in many foods, such as:

Try to eat less saturated fat and choose foods that contain unsaturated fats instead, such as vegetable oils and spreads, oily fish and avocados.

For a healthier choice, use a small amount of vegetable or olive oil, or reduced-fat spread instead of butter, lard or ghee.

When you're having meat, choose lean cuts and cut off any visible fat.

All types of fat are high in energy, so they should only be eaten in small amounts.

Sugar

Regularly consuming foods and drinks high in sugar increases your risk of obesity and tooth decay.

Sugary foods and drinks are often high in energy (measured in kilojoules or calories), and if consumed too often can contribute to weight gain. They can also cause tooth decay, especially if eaten between meals.

Free sugars are any sugars added to foods or drinks, or found naturally in honey, syrups and unsweetened fruit juices and smoothies.

This is the type of sugar you should be cutting down on, rather than the sugar found in fruit and milk.

Many packaged foods and drinks contain surprisingly high amounts of free sugars.

Free sugars are found in many foods, such as:

sugary fizzy drinks

sugary breakfast cereals

cakes

biscuits

pastries and puddings

sweets and chocolate

alcoholic drinks

Food labels can help. Use them to check how much sugar foods contain.

More than 22.5g of total sugars per 100g means the food is high in sugar, while 5g of total sugars or less per 100g means the food is low in sugar.
Find out how to cut down on sugar in your diet

5. Eat less salt: no more than 6g a day for adults

Eating too much salt can raise your blood pressure. People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.

Even if you do not add salt to your food, you may still be eating too much.

About three-quarters of the salt you eat is already in the food when you buy it, such as breakfast cereals, soups, breads and sauces.

Use food labels to help you cut down. More than 1.5g of salt per 100g means the food is high in salt.

Adults and children aged 11 and over should eat no more than 6g of salt (about a teaspoonful) a day. Younger children should have even less.
Get tips for a lower salt diet

6. Get active and be a healthy weight

As well as eating healthily, regular exercise may help reduce your risk of getting serious health conditions. It's also important for your overall health and wellbeing.

Read more about the benefits of exercise and physical activity guidelines for adults.

Being overweight or obese can lead to health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. Being underweight could also affect your health.

Most adults need to lose weight by eating fewer calories.

If you're trying to lose weight, aim to eat less and be more active. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Check whether you're a healthy weight by using the BMI healthy weight calculator.

Lose weight with the NHS weight loss plan, a 12-week weight loss guide that combines advice on healthier eating and physical activity.

If you're underweight, see underweight adults. If you're worried about your weight, ask your GP or a dietitian for advice.

7. Do not get thirsty

You need to drink plenty of fluids to stop you getting dehydrated. The government recommends drinking 6 to 8 glasses every day. This is in addition to the fluid you get from the food you eat.

All non-alcoholic drinks count, but water, lower fat milk and lower sugar drinks, including tea and coffee, are healthier choices.

Try to avoid sugary soft and fizzy drinks, as they're high in calories. They're also bad for your teeth.

Even unsweetened fruit juice and smoothies are high in free sugar.

Your combined total of drinks from fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies should not be more than 150ml a day, which is a small glass.

Remember to drink more fluids during hot weather or while exercising.

8. Do not skip breakfast

Some people skip breakfast because they think it'll help them lose weight.

But a healthy breakfast high in fibre and low in fat, sugar and salt can form part of a balanced diet, and can help you get the nutrients you need for good health.

A wholegrain lower sugar cereal with semi-skimmed milk and fruit sliced over the top is a tasty and healthier breakfast.

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Slip back in time as you explore how the Commonwealth Games bring nations together in a colourful celebration of humanity.

The Commonwealth Games bring nations together in a colourful celebration of sport and human performance. But the Games have evolved dramatically since its beginnings in 1930.

Held every four years, with a hiatus during World War II, the Games have grown from featuring 11 countries and 400 athletes, to a global spectacle of 6,600 sports men and women from across 72 nations and territories.

Underpinned by the core values of humanity, equality and destiny, the Games aim to unite the Commonwealth family through a glorious festival of sport. Often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’, the event is renowned for inspiring athletes to compete in the spirit of friendship and fair play.

Some of the most memorable sporting moments in history took place at the Commonwealth Games:

At the 1954 Vancouver Games, Roger Bannister and John Landy became the first people to break the four-minute mile in a race that became known as the ‘Miracle Mile’.

Chantal Petitclerc became the first gold medal winner in a para-sport in 2002. An occasion that marked the first time an event for an athlete with a disability had been part of the official programme.

And women’s boxing became a mainstay of the Commonwealth Games in 2014 with Team England’s Nicola Adams taking the first gold medal in the flyweight division.

The encouraging ethos of the Games has stirred athletes to sprint faster, leap higher and push themselves to the very limits of what the human body is capable of.

The 2022 Games will be the first time West Midlands has played host to the event, following London 1934, and Manchester 2002. As preparations for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games take shape, the West Midlands become part of a lasting legacy. One that displays world-class teamwork, athleticism and friendship.

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