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Some Useful Education Related Sites
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| ACS Egham International School [http://www.acs-england.co.uk] - 03 August 2010 |
At the ACS Egham campus you will find a challenging and engaging academic programme within a friendly and supportive school environment. Our student body of 550 children, aged between two and half and eighteen years, comes from a variety of cultural backgrounds and nationalities.
The ACS Egham campus is located opposite the Royal Windsor Great Park, less than twenty-five miles from the City of London, and in ideal commuting range. The campus comprises over 20 acres, and features a stately Mansion House, surrounded by purpose-built computer labs, gymnasiums, playgrounds, spacious classrooms and a recently opened High School Library. The campus-wide wireless and cabled IT network makes working with laptop or desktop computers an effortless and integral part of our learning process.
At ACS we embrace a child-centred philosophy that promotes creative thinking and lifelong learning. Our educators are dedicated to inspiring children to achieve the very highest standards in all their endeavours as they progress their educational journey with us. Through partnerships with parents, we strive to make every academic dream a reality.
About ACS: ACS International have 3 schools; Egham, Hillingdon and Cobham. Our 3 schools enrol 2,600 students aged 2 – 18 from more than 70 countries, speaking over 30 languages at three London area campuses. Our schools are non-sectarian and co-educational, with both day and boarding available. Our world renowned programmes include the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement courses, securing ACS graduates places at the universities of their choice. We are proud of our international community and the educational opportunities we provide, and invite you to find out what ACS can offer you.
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| Kumon Frimley [http://www.kumon.co.uk/frimley] - 14 April 2010 |
We provide after-school maths and English tuition tailored to the student's needs, using the long-established Kumon method. (See the website for further details.)
Our sessions are held in the modern community centre in Deepcut, just off The Maultway. We cater for students from Camberley, Frimley, Ash Vale, Aldershot, Lightwater, Bagshot, Deepcut and surrounding areas. |
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| The Egham Kumon Study Centre [http://www.kumon.co.uk] - 15 December 2008 |
Kumon's after-school maths and English programmes are tailored to each individual child and students work at their own pace on work that matches their ability. This makes Kumon suitable for all children of all ages and abilities. |
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| MILTON HALL MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL [http://www.miltonhall.co.uk] - 23 February 2006 |
Principal - Mrs Sutindar Lal .
Ages 2 to 5 years Warm, happy and structured approach Flexibility to suit your family needs Room for your child to grow A Holistic environment for your child's formative years. OFSTED approved, accredited by MEUK & registered to provide NEG Grant for 3 & 4 year olds
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| International Christian College, Glasgow [http://www.icc.ac.uk] - 02 April 2005 |
International Christian College, Glasgow is one of the largest interdenominational evangelical theological training colleges in the UK (Scotland), with particular strength in training for cross-cultural mission, and youth, children?s and urban ministry |
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| Swan Sanctuary [http://www.swanuk.org.uk] - 22 January 2004 |
The Sanctuary
Dorothy Beeson is The Swan Sanctuary's founder and recipient of the British Empire Medal for her unstinting work in swan welfare which started in her back garden in the 1980s. Dot sold her house to help pay for the costs of setting up the present sanctuary on a 3-acre site in Egham, Surrey where she has lived ever since in a caravan with her partner, Steve, over 20 cats and 2 parrots! As mentioned on our home page, the site currently comprises 10 nursing ponds, 4 rehabilitation lakes, an operating theatre, an X-ray room, a washing room for oiled swans, an intensive care ward and an isolation room.
The Victims
Swans have few natural enemies. Unfortunately there is no shortage of unnatural threats: thousands of swans are attacked, poisoned, shot and injured every year.
The Dangers
One of the most common causes of injury to swans is discarded fish hooks. Swans forage on river beds for their food so a hook and line can easily be swallowed.
Another great danger is power lines, especially where they are near to water. The swans often can't see them and a whole flock crashes. Despite our pleas, the power companies have so far refused to fit plastic discs to the lines to increase visibility, even though this has been successful in other countries.
There is always a problem with vandalism, such as people throwing stones or firing air rifles at the birds. Sometimes the adult swans are killed so that the cygnets can be stolen, but most times the attacks are completely mindless.
But the biggest threat remains pollution, whether industrial or domestic. Oil toxicosis is caused by spillage of petroleum products and is not easy to treat. We're regularly called in to deal with major incidents such as the 1996 Sea Empress oil spillage. At the same time many people don't realise that if, for example, they let engine oil drain into the gutter it will end up in a river. Small spillages like this add up to another Sea Empress every year.
The Rescue
The Swan Sanctuary and its associate centres around the country are on 24-hour alert, 365 days a year. When a 'swan in distress' call comes in the local rescue squad is on its way within minutes. At the scene the rescuers assess the situation and provide 'front-line' emergency treatment. More seriously injured birds are then rushed to the sanctuary for intensive care.
The Treatment
At the sanctuary each injured bird is examined and X-rayed before going into our operating theatre - the only one of its kind in the country - where a full range of anaesthetic, oxygenation and surgical equipment is available.
After initial treatment each patient is transferred to the intensive care ward and its condition closely monitored. Well over 3,000 swans and thousands more waterbirds are currently treated every year.
The Recovery
Once a bird regains fitness it is placed in one of our outdoor rehabilitation pens. Each swan is placed among those from the area closest to its home territory. Finally, after a lot of care, attention and highly nutritious food, the swan is ready for the most satisfying part of the sanctuary's work - the return to its natural habitat.
Sometimes a disabled bird is no longer capable of defending its territory and its young. In these cases we consult our list of 'protected' waters to find the swan a new home where help is on hand. We are always on the look out for suitable new lakes and waterways so, if you feel you can help, please contact us for further information.
The Future
After many years on the Egham site we are now looking for new premises such that a far larger swan sanctuary and environmental centre can be developed. It is hoped that the new site will enable us to expand our work and will include a visitor centre and an education unit for schools, universities, conservation groups and industry.
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| National Curriculum online [http://www.nc.uk.net/home.html] - 25 January 2003 |
This site links every National Curriculum programme of study requirement to high-quality, relevant teaching resources. There are hundreds of great resources here, including QCA/DfES scheme of work units and QCA exemplification.
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| Surrey Satro [http://www.surreysatro.org/] - 01 November 2002 |
The Surrey SATRO (Science and Technology Regional Organisation) exists to boost young peoples' understanding of science, technology, engineering and industry, particularly by helping to build closer working relationships between schools and industry. |
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| Debatabase - searchable debates [http://www.debatabase.org/] - 11 October 2002 |
The Debatabase is a searchable reference utility for debaters around the world. Enter keywords in the search engine above to search our directory of debating topics, each with arguments for and against, background information, user contributions and much more. |
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| Julie Butler [http://www.juliebutler.co.uk] - 10 July 2002 |
Development and delivery of training programmes in Efficient Reading, Business Writing and Finance for Non-financial staff.
Mostly in-company events but will also run open courses. please see website for full details |
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