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BBC News
25-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Wolverhampton children in care get ready for adult life on course
A summer programme to help 14 and 15-year-olds in care develop essential independent living skills has been launched. The course set up by the City of Wolverhampton Council will cover a range of topics that include healthy eating, food hygiene, cooking, budgeting, savvy shopping and taking part will also have access to young persons's advisers and supported accommodation providers to learn more about what support is available to them as they get programme will be delivered by the Wolverhampton House Project, a council-backed initiative that helps to provide homes for care leavers. Councillor Jacqui Coogan, cabinet member for children, young people and education, said: "As young people in care approach adulthood, it's important they feel prepared, informed, and empowered to take on greater independence."This programme will help bridge the gap between care and adult life by providing hands-on experiences in key life skills and at a pace that works for each individual."She added: "This programme is all about giving young people the tools and confidence to thrive as they move towards greater independence. "It will be a positive, empowering experience that will set a strong foundation for the future." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Times of Oman
23-07-2025
- Times of Oman
"Journey of Challenge" programme attracts 740 students from across governorates to hone skills
Al Jabal Al Akhdar: As the summer holiday begins, students are eager to invest their free time in meaningful educational and recreational activities that develop their skills and enhance their capabilities. Educational centres are dedicated to providing engaging and safe programmes that combine learning with enjoyment. They offer a variety of activities such as art workshops, educational camps, sports, self-development programmes, and recreational trips. These initiatives aim to instill positive values like cooperation, discipline, and creativity, while also developing students' talents and motivating them to discover their potential in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and positive energy, learn new skills, and build friendships among participants. In this context, the Ministry of Education, represented by the Career Guidance and Student Counselling Centre, in collaboration with "Challenge Oman," is implementing a summer programme for students. The programme, titled "Journey of Challenge," aims to empower and develop students' skills and prepare them for future demands through a stimulating, interactive environment that blends learning with practical experience. The programme began this July and will continue until 21 August. The programme includes 37 specialised training courses with the participation of 740 male and female students from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The courses cover diverse topics focused on building students' character and enhancing their skills in different aspects of life. The sessions are being held in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and at the Ashour Camp in Dhofar Governorate. The programme aims to promote self-discovery, build self-confidence, and foster new friendships among students from different governorates. It also includes field visits to the Outward Bound Oman centre in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, which features two educational halls, a theatre, and outdoor learning units, to provide a unique learning and training experience.
Times of Oman
11-06-2025
- Science
- Times of Oman
600 students participate in activities of Science and Technology Centre in Al Dakhiliyah
Nizwa: Activities of summer programme of the Science and Technology Centre for the 2024/2025 academic year in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah began on Wednesday with the participation of over 600 students from various schools across the governorate. The programme, organised by the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, aims at fostering a culture of innovation and scientific research among students in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and preparing a generation capable of shaping the future. The activities of the programme are being held in several science and technology lab centres in Al Dakhiliyah and will continue until 26 June. It seeks to engage students in flexible and stimulating learning environments that rely on modern technologies and applied scientific practices.
