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Nikki Holland joined Merseyside Police in 1988 and was initially posted to North Liverpool, Merseyside. She later went on to work in other areas of Knowsley and Liverpool. Nikki led the reduction of crime and disorder across every aspect of policing and was a key member of the Safeguarding Children ...

For schools across the region, supply teachers are a lifeline when a member of staff is absent. To find out more about the invaluable contribution of supply staff, Educate magazine caught up with Dawn van Alwon, a former Support Centre Manager with over 25 years teaching experience. Dawn has undertaken ...

By Ellie Adshead It is the start of a New Year and for some, a time for important decision making. Year 11 students will soon be choosing whether to move on to sixth form, attend college, begin an apprenticeship or take a different route. Whichever direction they choose, the support and ...

It’s been over a year since the Liverpool Diocese Schools Trust was established.To find out more Educate caught up with the Trust’s education officer Laurie Kwissa. Once upon a time, the academy model was only used for schools that were seen to be struggling. Devised under the last Labour government the ...

Educate meets Mark O’Shaughnessy, director of sixth form at Formby High School to find out how he prepares students for the real world. By Hannah Fowler It’s at this time of year when students are debating their next step – A Levels or vocational qualifications? Maybe an Apprenticeship? Sixth Form or College? ...