Figures are today revealing that parents are confused about the age at which their children begin building up their confidence through socialisation; as 72% of parents are not aware that confidence development begins before the age of 5.
This comes as a new study of 2,000 UK parents which clarified who parents believe has the responsibility of ensuring their children socialise enough...
A volunteer in Plymouth who helps people experiencing homelessness was recognised at a national awards ceremony on 4 March.
Lyndsey Withers – who volunteers at Plymouth’s Devonport House Lifehouse, Park Avenue – received the Exceptional Contribution to Homelessness Services accolade at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire, during The Salvation Army’s Social Services...
Careers in countryside skills, animal husbandry and horticulture will open up to Plymouth’s young people, thanks to exciting plans to bring Duchy College to the city.
Duchy College, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and Plymouth City Council plan to create a ‘Derriford Environmental Education Hub’ in the 140-hectare community park planned for the north of the city.
Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Council have joined forces with the Solomon Theatre Company to deliver safety workshops to teenagers about rape and child sexual exploitation.
National theatre group Solomon having been visiting schools across Devon and Cornwall throughout February and March using their drama ‘Last Orders’ to bring personal safety issues to life. The hard-...
Greenergy has sponsored School Crossing Patrol staff - lovingly known as lollipop ladies and men - throughout Plymouth to help highlight the importance of everyday safety.
New top of the range uniforms help shield lollipop staff from the wind and rain while making them highly visible to traffic.
Greenergy, the UK’s largest fuel supplier, is an established presence on the...
Plymouth City Council is spearheading a drive to enable more affordable homes in the city, with the launch of the new Plan for Social Rent.
The Plan for Social Rent outlines six actions the Council will be taking to tackle the issue of lack of affordable housing. These include lobbying the Government, working with local housing providers and Affordable Housing Loans.
Homecare Support part of The Human Support Group require Home Assistants to provide personal and domestic support to adults living independently in their own home.
The duties of care will include:
Personal care Companionship Medication administration Meal prep Domestic duties
Experience is not essential as full training and...
Monday marks the beginning of National Apprentice Week and Plymouth City Council has scheduled a week packed with activities to celebrate the benefits of apprenticeships.
From visiting local schools, opening an apprenticeship pop up shop, to partnering with Citybus and 1000 club, who have put a battle bus on the Piazza, the council’s apprentices are on a mission.
