Matriculate sponsors Mad March Hare
Matriculate Consulting are proud to be sponsors and supporters of the Mad March Hare event madmarchhare.org.uk/ On Sunday 25th March 2018-the eleventh year of this fabulous event- hundreds of entrants will head off from Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon on a 5k or 10K route raising money for Breast Cancer Now. After the event, many entrants, spectators and volunteers tuck in…
The School Food Plan 3 years on – feast or famine?
Since the 2013 School Food Plan (SFP) and investment in Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM), government continues to reform education, the UK endures austerity and planning our EU exit. While few would argue against the longer term benefits of growing, cooking and eating proper food, perhaps it is time to reflect on whether a £600m annual investment is delivering returns (sic), what progress…
Budget sets out academies plan
Chancellor George Osborne has used his Budget speech to say all schools in England will become academies and extend the school day. Schools must become academies by 2020 or have official plans to do so by 2022, he told MPs. The proceeds of a sugar tax on fizzy drinks will boost sport in primary schools, while secondaries will get funds…
Universal Free School Meals
Are you ready for Universal Infant Free School Meals? Introducing Universal Infant Free School Meals for many schools is proving a challenge. From September 2014 all maintained infant and primary schools, academies, free schools, special schools and pupil referral units with children in reception, year 1 and 2 must provide free meals for infants. Many schools have concerns about the implementation…