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Cellist clowns, Greek mythology and local stories — Gather Together Storytelling Festival kicks off at The Rosemary Branch

Local Stories, taking place on 21 January, is hosted by acclaimed storyteller Casey Jay Andrews and will encourage local residents to get up on stage and share their stories. It is described by the ...
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Mossbourne safeguarding review author Sir Alan Wood appointed to Ofsted governing body

Sir Alan Wood — the author of a damning safeguarding review of one of Hackney’s top schools — has been appointed to the board of Ofsted.
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Mayor of London urged to take ‘strategic approach’ to get ex-offenders back into work

The London Assembly Economy, Culture and Skills Committee have now called on the Mayor of London to take a lead in creating a “strategic, joined-up approach” to help upskill and support former ...
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‘I would have already resigned’ – Mossbourne senior leadership and chair of governors should ‘reflect’ on positions says safeguarding commissioner

Mossbourne’s most senior leadership and the chair of its governing body should ‘reflect’ on their positions following the publication of a damning safeguarding review into behavioural policies at one ...