Here, pupils have a hand on the purse strings

Article Abstract:

Norham Community School in Newcastle upon Tyne has no graffiti or discipline problems because the pupils help run the school, decide how the budget is spent and choose what they are taught. The school has 800 pupils and intake is growing as parents prefer the caring atmosphere and the good learning environment. A management committee of 12 15- and 16-year-olds advises school governors and liaises with the North Tyneside Council. Contracts commit pupils to punctuality, attendance and achievement with incentives provided by local businesses.

Management, Education, Schools, British, Elementary school students

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Trust him, kids, it isn't 'Porridge.' (ex-offender George Martin talks to young people about the realities of life in prison)

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George Martin, 34, who spent 17 years in prison, acquired sponsorship to become a project officer for Merseycare Trust with Liverpool's probation service. He set up the Inmate Experience Scheme where criminals describe life in prison to juvenile delinquents. Chamber pots, stained sheets, violence, drug-taking and the mental effects are realities which may frighten youngsters into giving up a life of crime. Enquiries show that 96% of juveniles have not re-offended.

Behavior, Training, Prisoners, Inmates of institutions, Juvenile probation

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Praise him with cymbals and sitars

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The Rev Robert Boulter of St Margaret's church, Whalley Range, Manchester, England, holds multi-faith services which are popular with many of his congregation, especially the older members. The Rev Boulter believes that all religions deserve equal respect. His services include debates and members of the congregation giving talks about their beliefs, although they may be in a foreign language not understood by anyone else.

Churches, Church buildings, Interfaith relations, Religions

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