Category Archives: General Enrichment

Future Learn – new courses

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Have a look at the latest courses that Future Learn are offering.  They are FREE and if you are considering the EPQ, there are lots of ideas and resources which you could use. Brand new courses The Lottery of Birth … Continue reading →

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Question Time – Election Leaders Special

Posted on May 1, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Have the right to vote?  If you haven’t made up your mind then watch this election special from Question Time.  David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg are given 30 minutes each in front of an audience.  Its nice to … Continue reading →

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FiveThirtyEight

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Obviously there is so much being written about the pending election, and some of you will have the vote.  As such, the following websites might be helpful to you. If you click here you will get to the FiveThirtyEight website. This … Continue reading →

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Year 10, 11 and 12 – Bar Trial Competition

Posted on April 27, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Little Heath are entering a team in The Bar Mock Trial Competition which is run by the Bar Council and is in its 25th successful year. It involves over 2,000 students, 300 barristers and advocates and 90 judges from across … Continue reading →

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Register to Vote!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Even if you are 18 and still live at home, YOU have to register to vote by 20th APRIL! This is the link: registertovote.  It will  take you 5 minutes and you’ll need your national insurance number. This new registration system is … Continue reading →

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Which way should you vote?

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mr Kydd

It’s been said that if you’re not left wing by the age of 18, you haven’t got a heart, and if you’re not right wing by the time you’re 40, you haven’t got a brain. Try this test to see … Continue reading →

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What are prisons for?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is a lecture at The Abbey School and is free.  If you are interested please see Mr Hand so he can let them know you are coming. This would be a great thing to attend if you are thinking … Continue reading →

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Why you should vote!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is an interesting article in The Guardian on how young voters may have a crucial impact in the election. Read it here Watch out for the ‘Election Special’ assembly coming soon

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Things teenagers dread the most and the most important things employers are looking for!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by 6th Form Team

This is an interesting survey completed by the National Citizen Service: Things teenagers dread the most: 1. First job interview 2. Sitting an exam 3. Talking with their parents about sex 4. Going on a blind date 5. Writing a … Continue reading →

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Welcome back!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Welcome back.  We hope you have had a good break and are ready for your PPEs!!?? You will notice that the common rooms are set out for study, so please do some.  You are expected to work quietly if you … Continue reading →

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