EDUCATION
NEW SKILLS FOR A NEW ECONOMY : CANTERBURY COLLEGE LEADS THE GREEN SKILLS REVOLUTION IN EAST KENT
Around half of all UK employees are likely to experience job transformation in the coming years as we transition to a green economy , according to the recently published , ‘ Going Green ’ report by pioneering innovation charity , Nesta .
Nesta predicts that the green revolution will provide fantastic employment opportunities for those with the specialist and technical expertise coveted by sustainable enterprises .
Conservation , horticulture , animal , and land management skills are essential as we rebuild our economy , safeguard our environment and prepare for the future .
To help meet the emerging demand for specialist green skills , EKC Group ’ s Canterbury College has invested more than £ 64,000 in upgrading its new Spring Lane site with further investment planned to offer cutting-edge education and training in animal , horticulture and land-based subjects .
Home to more than 500 animals and over 2,000 invertebrates , with extensive grounds for conservation and land management education , the Spring Lane site offers East Kent residents the unique opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals , take part in pioneering conservation research , and develop the skills needed for our future economy .
To learn more about the courses available and how you can develop skills for the green economy , visit canterburycollege . ac . uk / springlane
LITTLE LAMBS NURSERY THE SCHOOL THAT NEVER CLOSED
Little Lambs Nursery is set in the heart of the Kent countryside and enjoys the same beautiful location as Sutton Valence Preparatory School . In addition to a dedicated outdoor play area , the bright , purpose-built nursery is surrounded by safe , secure lawns and sports fields .
The nursery operates all year round and provides full , wrap-around care from 7.30am until 5.45pm every day . Children can attend mornings , afternoons or full-day sessions , with optional pre-booked early arrival and late departure options . The catering team prepares healthy , nutritious meals and children can enjoy breakfast , lunch and tea at the nursery .
It is a busy , happy environment where children are stimulated . There are many experiences and activities planned throughout the day , from learning a new letter to a long walk in the orchards . The staff are all well-qualified and take great pleasure in developing the skills and knowledge of every child in their spacious , well-equipped nursery .
For further information , please visit www . littlelambsnursery . org . uk .
The 20th March seems a long time ago , but that was when schools across the country were told to close to combat the spread of Covid-19 . Northbourne Park made a conscious decision to remain open for the children in boarding who could not return home . So began an adventure for a small band of overseas children and the staff who stayed on site to look after them .
For 100 days of lockdown the children continued with their education but were also fortunate to enjoy the great outdoors . They built a mountain bike track , a treehouse , a go-kart , and hatched chicks besides many other activities .
Meanwhile the school provided full online teaching to the children who remained at home . Live lessons with their teachers meant that all the children made progress . The senior pupils were able to take their final exams and they must be congratulated for all passing .
By the middle of June Northbourne Park was able to open the doors again to all the children to enjoy the last couple of weeks back at school before the summer holidays began .
All these experiences have given Northbourne Park the confidence and knowledge to plan for a successful year ahead .
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