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BBC News
22-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
AuthenThai's alcohol licence bid blocked over nursery concerns
A Thai restaurant which shares a car park with a nursery has had its application to sell alcohol from midday turned down over concerns about the impact on owners of AuthenThai, in Halfway, Sheffield, applied for a new licence seeking to extend its alcohol sales and opening the application prompted objections from the Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership and Oak Valley Day Nursery, which said children should not see drinking adults during the daytime "on their doorstep".At a hearing last week, Sheffield City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee rejected the request to sell alcohol from midday but allowed the restaurant to extend its closing time from 21:00 to 23:00. AuthenThai, which according to its website is open from 11:00 to 21:00, Tuesday to Sunday, is allowed to sell alcohol on the premises from 16:00 until closing time, Tuesday to Thursday, from noon until 21:00 on Friday, and from 15:00 to 21:00 at the Valley Day Nursery had argued that the restaurant's revised application to sell alcohol from lunchtime seven days a week would effectively turn it into a "pub", according to the Local Democracy Reporting bosses said the change would interfere with their daily operations, as they are required to allow children access to outdoor space from noon onwards, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage which they must follow under Ofsted added: "The image of adults sat around drinking alcohol in the daytime is not one that should be portrayed to children as 'normal', and be seen on their doorstep."The nursery, which is open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday, also raised safeguarding concerns, noting that there had been incidents of individuals urinating along the nursery's the committee rejected the application in part, it allowed the restaurant to extend closing hours to 23:00 — specifically approving alcohol sales until 22: committee also agreed to allow alcohol to be sold in sealed containers as part of takeaway orders during licensed hours, but stated that no drinks may be served or consumed while customers wait for their to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Gulf Today
24-03-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Green Grass Nursery has been a pioneer in integrating Arabic language learning into its curriculum
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has recently made Arabic education mandatory in all private schools, emphasising the importance of bilingual education. Green Grass Nursery (GGN) has long recognized the value of early language development by integrating Arabic language learning and culture into the curriculum since it's founding in 2013. The nursery has been incorporating daily Arabic classes into its curriculum, ensuring that young learners develop strong language skills from the start. In 2018, the nursery took a further step by becoming fully bilingual, seamlessly integrating Arabic and English into daily learning experiences. From the very start, the nursery understood that the Arabic language serves as a window to its culture and community. This proactive approach sets GGN apart as a pioneer in early childhood bilingual education. Arwa Naccho, Green Grass Principal and CEO said "Language has always been, and will always remain, more than just a subject; it's an integral part of culture and community. KHDA's new policy approach has not only enhanced language skills but has also nurtured a deeper appreciation of the region's rich heritage among our students.' At Green Grass Nursery, young learners participate in one-hour-a-day preschool intensive Arabic programs designed to help children not only acquire language skills but also appreciate the culture of the UAE. These are more than educational programs; they encourage individual identity. The nursery's vision resides on the idea that learning goes beyond the four walls of a classroom; they have included the Reggio Emilia approach as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This nurturing framework enables children to discover, learn, and develop their skills and creativity in a supportive setting. 'Learning multiple languages at an early age enhances communication skills, boosts cognitive development, and aids cultural appreciation. By immersing children in both Arabic and English, Green Grass Nursery prepares them for academic success and a globally connected,' added Arwa Naccho. The Green Grass Nursery bilingual blueprint empowers future generations through innovative Arabic and English play-based learning. By 2025, it aims to expand the team of Arabic specialists and introduce a new bilingual Primary Key Stage 1 and 2 program for children aged 5 to 7 years. They are also exploring opportunities to join a larger educational organisation to share and scale our unique bilingual model. Green Grass Nursery's multifaceted strategy combined with steadfast and persistent devotion has set the benchmark in early childhood education. Now as Dubai begins this new journey with a change in educational policy, Green Grass Nursery remains a lighthouse of quality showing how Arabic education can be meaningful and enjoyable. Also, for those who are looking for more information regarding their new bilingual programs, their website gives a sneak peek at a realm where culture and language intertwine.
