Month: October 2016

Have Fun And Stay Safe This Halloween!

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Hidden dangers at Halloween can come in a number of disguises, so it is important for families to take care whether they are staying at home or trick-or-treating in the neighbourhood. Here are some top tips for having a safe and fun Halloween: Clever costumes – Costumes are an important part of Halloween, but they…

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Active Kids Are Best In Class

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A pioneering physical education provider is helping schoolchildren to achieve top marks in their academic studies, new research has revealed. Data from schools across the country showed that active primary school youngsters who’d had PE lessons from Sunderland-based Physical Education & Active Kids (PEAK) had attained excellent marks in reading, writing and arithmetic. Ninety-three per…

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Children’s Physical Activity Across The Seasons

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In the UK, children’s physical activity shows seasonal variation. Activity levels are lower in autumn and winter, with more pronounced variation at the weekend, and in boys. Day length and weather conditions are the likely drivers of these patterns, but the effects vary by age. Although we cannot change the weather or hours of light,…

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Metallic Content Of Paints

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Although the risks are very low with our type of products, we recommend the following: • Surfaces should be monitored by the client/maintenance packages for condition e.g. flaking and cracking paint • Paint in poor condition should be carefully removed and structures stabilised and repainted with appropriate paint, subject to appropriate standards • Awareness of…

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