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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
The inclusive primary school in New Eltham shortlisted for national award
A primary school in New Eltham has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Wyborne Primary and Nursery School is in the running for the TES Inclusive School of the Year Award 2025. This national accolade celebrates schools that are leaders in inclusive education. The shortlisting recognises Wyborne's continuing commitment to creating a learning environment where every child is valued, supported, and given the chance to succeed. Headteacher James Searjeant said: "We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for the TES Inclusive School of the Year. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our incredible staff and the strength of our whole school community. "Inclusion is not a bolt-on at Wyborne, it is at the core of our school. "Every child is seen, supported, and celebrated. "This nomination is a moment of pride for us all and reflects our belief that every child deserves to glow." The 'glow' project (Image: Wyborne Primary School) The school's ethos is shaped by five core values: empathy, empowerment, curiosity, collaboration, and champion. These values influence every aspect of school life and help to create a culture where every child is acknowledged, respected, and celebrated for their individuality. The school's nomination is the result of several key initiatives that demonstrate its inclusive approach. These include the Museum of Everything, which enhances learning through immersive, real-world experiences, and the use of Continuous Provision in Year 1, which encourages independent exploration and child-led learning. The 'Museum of Everything' room (Image: Wyborne Primary School) The school also emphasises an inclusive and purposeful curriculum design, ensuring that learning is meaningful and accessible to all pupils. Other notable features include an onsite Forest School for early years and Year 1, designed to promote hands-on learning and emotional development, as well as a therapy dog, sensory room, and dedicated therapeutic spaces that support wellbeing and inclusion. Rupert, the 'school therapy dog' (Image: Wyborne Primary School) A comprehensive Teaching and Learning Toolkit equips staff with the strategies and resources they need to adapt their practice to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Inclusion at Wyborne extends beyond classroom teaching. Pupil voice is a driving force for positive change across the school. The school logo (Image: Wyborne Primary School) Recent student-led initiatives have included the formation of Inclusion Ambassadors and projects that encourage understanding and celebration of neurodiversity, identity, and equality. Children are actively encouraged to participate in shaping their school community and to use their voices to make a difference. As the school looks ahead to the TES Awards ceremony in June, there is a clear sense of pride and determination to continue building a school community that nurtures confident, compassionate learners ready to contribute positively to society. Wyborne is one of several schools in south-east London to be recognised in this year's awards. Kingsdale Foundation School in West Dulwich has also been shortlisted for Inclusive School of the Year, while Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery and St Dunstan's College have received nominations in the independent school categories. Oasis Academy South Bank is a contender for Secondary School of the Year, and Kingsdale Foundation School in Southwark is also recognised for Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary). The TES Schools Awards, now in their sixteenth year, celebrate excellence in education across both the state and independent sectors in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for the awards said the event brings together schools from across the sector to highlight outstanding achievements in teaching and learning. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Friday, June 20 in London, hosted by comedian and television presenter Tom Allen. Well known for his work on The Apprentice: You're Fired, Cooking With The Stars, and Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Allen is set to bring his signature humour and energy to the evening. For Wyborne Primary and Nursery School, the shortlisting marks a significant milestone and a well-deserved recognition of its unwavering dedication to inclusive education.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's CISA budget lays out deep job cuts, program reductions
This story was originally published on Cybersecurity Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Cybersecurity Dive newsletter. President Donald Trump wants to cut $495 million and nearly 30% of positions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, with deep cuts to the agency's partner engagements and risk-management work. Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal for CISA, which the administration released on Friday, details his team's plan for slashing the work of the nation's lead cyber defense agency as part of what administration officials call an effort to refocus CISA on its core mission. The $495 million cut would slash $216 million, or 18% of current funding, from CISA's Cybersecurity Division, which leads efforts to protect government networks and help defend critical infrastructure. The plan cuts $46.2 million, or 20%, from the Integrated Operations Division, which coordinates CISA's distribution of support and services to companies and local governments across the country. Two other divisions would face much bigger cuts: the Stakeholder Engagement Division, which leads CISA's partnerships with critical infrastructure organizations, would lose $62.2 million, 62% of current funding, while the National Risk Management Center, which analyzes and predicts threats to infrastructure, would lose $97.4 million, a 73% reduction. Within IOD, CISA's regional teams, a cornerstone of the agency's efforts to raise its profile in the field, would see a $36 million cut, representing 27% of their total funding. The funding plan would also cut procurement spending by $68.9 million (14%), reducing CISA's ability to upgrade capabilities like Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring and CyberSentry. Trump's budget would eliminate 1,083 positions at CISA, bringing the agency down to 2,649 positions. The cuts would include 218 roles in Mission Support, which handles agency-wide administrative responsibilities; 204 roles in the Cybersecurity Division; 327 roles in the Integrated Operations Division; and 127 roles in the Stakeholder Engagement Division. The budget would slash funding for several of CISA's most significant programs. The budget would cut $36.5 million from the Joint Collaborative Environment, where CISA analyzes the threat and incident data it gathers; $67.3 million from the NRMC's critical infrastructure security planning activities; $14 million from the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative; and $19.7 million from the cybersecurity services that CISA provides to the rest of the government. The budget would also cut $45.4 million from CISA's Cyber Defense Education and Training program, with the administration suggesting that the agency can 'direct users to free resources.' And it would slash $30.8 million from CISA's vulnerability assessment program, which the budget says would 'allow CISA to prioritize the most critical vulnerabilities' and focus on 'cost-effective solutions like collaborative partnerships and automated tools.' In the Stakeholder Engagement Division, a cut of 120 positions and $36.5 million in non-salary funding would involve eliminating the teams that support CISA's advisory councils (which the administration shuttered on its first day) and the international-affairs teams that liaise with foreign governments. In keeping with the Trump administration's shutdown of CISA's election security mission, the budget would eliminate 14 positions and $36.7 million of non-salary funding for that work. The funding plan would slash 301 currently vacant positions at CISA, including 83 in the Cybersecurity Division, 75 in the Integrated Operations Division, and 70 in the National Risk Management Center. The budget includes the first official tallies of CISA employees leaving as part of the agency's Workforce Transition Program, including 119 people leaving the Cybersecurity Division, 23 leaving the Integrated Operations Division and 87 leaving mission-support roles. Editor's note: A previous version of this article cited the wrong figure for the total size of the proposed CISA budget cut. It is $495 million. Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
High winds nearly derailed this Oklahoma municipal golf course renovation
High winds nearly derailed this Oklahoma municipal golf course renovation BARTLESVILLE, Oklahoma — The winds have been relentless, but the momentum at Adams Golf Course hasn't slowed. Despite gusty weather and rain delays, the voter-approved $2.4 million greens renovation at Bartlesville's historic public course remains on track, city officials confirmed this week. The course is still expected to reopen in early September. 'We have had to adjust some things because of the high winds and multiple days of rain a while back,' said City Engineering Director Micah Siemers. 'But overall, we are still on target.' The project, launched last fall, represents the largest investment in Adams Golf Course history, according to longtime Superintendent Jody Shahan. The project includes a full redesign of all 18 greens — 14 of them original to the 1963 course — plus upgrades to the chipping area, putting green and nursery green. In addition to the visible redesign, the project also tackles some of the hidden challenges that had plagued the course for years. Decades-old drainage systems beneath the greens had clogged with organic material, creating soggy conditions and fostering fungal diseases like root rot. This resulted in struggling turf and poor playability. To address those issues, crews removed large swaths of overgrowth and dozens of trees to increase sunlight exposure and air movement, helping dry out the course and improve overall turf health. The redesign also restores significant surface area — with some greens gaining nearly 50% more playable space. The new greens will be seeded with 007XL Creeping Bentgrass, a modern variety prized for its durability, resilience, and smooth roll. 'This new grass we are using is better in about every way,' Shahan said. Greens renovation at Adams Golf Course delayed by high winds Recent wind gusts caused topsoil to shift across the greens, forcing the contractor, Jonesplan, to rework several areas before sodding and seeding could begin. Continuous watering helped mitigate the damage, but high winds have now pushed back seeding efforts. 'This is a really fine seed, so it's impossible to do this portion of the project with the wind the way it currently is,' Siemers said. Shahan said crews are tentatively set to begin seeding immediately, assuming conditions cooperate. "They are finishing up some shaping, and the growing consultant will be here," Shahan said. "We'll start immediately prepping everything for the seed." Veteran pro Dee Roadman joins Adams Golf Course as director While construction crews shape the course, newly hired Director of Golf Dee Roadman is shaping the future of golf in Bartlesville. Roadman took over the role April 7, bringing years of experience from Battle Creek Golf Club in Broken Arrow. His first impressions? A course with strong bones and a community that cares. 'Adams Golf Course is a great and challenging layout and really fun to play,' Roadman said. "The local players are very fortunate to have such an outstanding public course to play in Bartlesville." Roadman said he was drawn to Adams in part because of the community's appreciation for it as a recreational asset."I also enjoy and appreciate the history and small-town feel of Bartlesville," he said. Roadman plans to continue improving turf conditions, particularly in weaker areas, and said tree removal efforts in recent months, guided by USGA recommendations, will help sunlight and airflow across the fairways. But his broader goal? Making Adams not just a good course, but a good time. Roadman lays out roadmap to improve player experience Roadman said he has a simple, proven approach to managing the golf course — make it fun and welcoming. "We want the golfers who have been playing here for many years, as well as the new golfers who are just starting out, to feel welcome and enjoy playing and practicing at Adams Golf Course," he said. That means building a golf operations team focused on service, introducing themed tournaments and upgrading amenities. It also means bringing some 21st-century flair to the fairway. The City Council recently approved the purchase of new EZ-GO carts equipped with GPS and 10-inch touchscreens — expected to arrive this summer. Discussions are also underway to enhance food and drink options for both daily players and event crowds. 'My hope is that when Adams Golf Course reopens later this year, they will appreciate the newly renovated greens and the other course improvements,' Roadman said. City leaders are still ironing out the logistics of reopening, including new staff hires, membership structures and clubhouse operations. With greens nearly complete and a seasoned pro at the helm, Adams Golf Course isn't just bouncing back — it's aiming higher. And if the wind dies down? Even sooner.
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rebel's Romance fends off Epic Poet for Yorkshire Cup glory
The seven-year-old has made just a handful of British appearances during his career but has won big races all around the world, including two victories in the Breeders' Cup Turf. A winner in Qatar earlier this year, he was only fourth in the Sheema Classic at Meydan most recently but was sent off the 11-10 favourite to stamp his authority in the York Group Two. Aidan O'Brien's Continuous, sporting first-time blinkers, dictated the early pace, with William Buick not far away in the leader's slipstream aboard the market leader. Stepping up in trip, Buick waited to unleash Rebel's Romance in the straight, sending his mount on as the field of five charged for home spread across the width of the Knavesmire. He held a narrow advantage heading into the final furlong and while Epic Poet and Sweet William began to close, Rebel's Romance dug deep to repel their challenges by a head and three-quarters of length respectively. 'He's a real favourite with his own little fan base and rightly so for what he's achieved through his career,' said Appleby. 'A few people asked why we came here, but I just felt in his last few runs over a mile and a half that I didn't know if he still had that kick you need at the top level. 'We didn't want to go travelling just yet, we've got a bit of a career-end programme for him that will hopefully involve staying in Europe for the summer and then our American trips towards the second half of the season. 'I'm a believer in that if you go that steady, then any horse has a chance. Whether they're a Group One horse or a handicapper, they can all sprint for a couple of furlongs. 'When they went as steady as they did I thought it could be interesting, I'd rather they'd have gone a decent gallop but I was always confident he was going to win. 'We've seen time and time again that he is one of those horses that just puts his head down and goes again when something comes to him. 'When William got off he said 'he's a mile-and-a-half horse, we got away with it'. Had he gone and won a more stoutly-run race then we might have thought about Goodwood but on the evidence of what William said, I think we'll go back to a mile and a half. 'He'll probably go to Germany and he's in the Coronation Cup. We'll see how he comes out of this race but he has plenty of options, I'd imagine he'll go to Canada and then back to the Breeders' Cup.'
North Wales Chronicle
17-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Rebel's Romance fends off Epic Poet for Yorkshire Cup glory
The seven-year-old has made just a handful of British appearances during his career but has won big races all around the world, including two victories in the Breeders' Cup Turf. A winner in Qatar earlier this year, he was only fourth in the Sheema Classic at Meydan most recently but was sent off the 11-10 favourite to stamp his authority in the York Group Two. Aidan O'Brien's Continuous, sporting first-time blinkers, dictated the early pace, with William Buick not far away in the leader's slipstream aboard the market leader. Stepping up in trip, Buick waited to unleash Rebel's Romance in the straight, sending his mount on as the field of five charged for home spread across the width of the Knavesmire. He held a narrow advantage heading into the final furlong and while Epic Poet and Sweet William began to close, Rebel's Romance dug deep to repel their challenges by a head and three-quarters of length respectively. 'He's a real favourite with his own little fan base and rightly so for what he's achieved through his career,' said Appleby. 'A few people asked why we came here, but I just felt in his last few runs over a mile and a half that I didn't know if he still had that kick you need at the top level. 'We didn't want to go travelling just yet, we've got a bit of a career-end programme for him that will hopefully involve staying in Europe for the summer and then our American trips towards the second half of the season. 'I'm a believer in that if you go that steady, then any horse has a chance. Whether they're a Group One horse or a handicapper, they can all sprint for a couple of furlongs. 'When they went as steady as they did I thought it could be interesting, I'd rather they'd have gone a decent gallop but I was always confident he was going to win. 'We've seen time and time again that he is one of those horses that just puts his head down and goes again when something comes to him. 'When William got off he said 'he's a mile-and-a-half horse, we got away with it'. Had he gone and won a more stoutly-run race then we might have thought about Goodwood but on the evidence of what William said, I think we'll go back to a mile and a half. 'He'll probably go to Germany and he's in the Coronation Cup. We'll see how he comes out of this race but he has plenty of options, I'd imagine he'll go to Canada and then back to the Breeders' Cup.'
