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to the third edition of the Strood Community Ad Magazine. In this edition we have information about Individual Saving Accounts (ISA) and how this is a tax efficient way to save, information about a campaign launched in Medway to get people learning and tips on how to keep warm this winter along with much more. If you’re in a local group, club, class, or you are a local fundraiser and would like to send information through for the next edition, please feel free to do so. We would also like to know if there are any local issues or developments that people would address that we can include. The next issue of the Strood Community Magazine will be going out in February, so we would need content in no later than the first week of January. Please contact us by email jon@community-publishing.org or post to 7 Cecil Square, Margate, Kent. CT9 1BD. You can also call us on 01843 200016.
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Individual Savings Account (ISA)
A tax efficient way to save Chancellor George Osborne sprung a welcome surprise on investors and savers in his Budget in March 2014, with the most far-reaching changes to the tax-free Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) since its launch in 1999. The ISA annual allowance was raised to £15,000 and the previous restrictions on cash holdings within the tax-free wrapper were lifted. The ISA allowance for the 2015/16 tax year is £15,240. The old limit on the amount of cash that could be deposited in an ISA each year – which in April 2014 was £5,940 – was scrapped, and the whole allowance now applies to both cash and stocks and shares holdings. Essentially, ISA savings can now be held in any combination of stocks and shares or cash that an individual wishes, offering choice and flexibility to build a portfolio and to reflect people’s differing, and changing, appetites for risk. Individuals are still only able to pay into a maximum of one Cash ISA and one Stocks & Shares ISA each tax year. The fundamental benefits of the ISA as a vehicle to create future wealth received a longoverdue boost from the changes. Rightly, the government believes the rise in the allowance and its decision to scrap the cash limits will make the system neater and less confusing. However, as Britain’s long-suffering savers are all too aware, cash deposits have offered dire returns over the five years that the Bank of England has held the base rate at 0.5%.
Furthermore, the present level of returns on the majority of cash savings is not sufficient to protect their value from inflation. However, the new flexibility to hold cash has effectively re-fitted the Stocks & Shares ISA into an even more versatile investment vehicle, providing individuals with a safer haven to ease concerns about short-term market volatility. Certainly, the previous restriction on the ability to shift money out of investments and into cash was a disincentive to lock into the potentially higher long-term returns offered by the stocks and shares element of ISAs. But savers who shied away from Stocks & Shares ISAs can now take advantage of exposure to stock market returns, and the potential to maximise the longterm benefits of the allowance by utilising all of the tax reliefs on offer, in the knowledge they have the freedom to transfer at any point. Remember that the favourable tax treatment given to ISAs is subject to changes in legislation and may not be maintained in future.
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Campaign launched to get Medway learning Get Medway Learning is a new initiative which aims to raise the bar in local primary and secondary schools, ensuring children are receiving a quality education and achieving to the very best of their ability. The scheme, led by Medway Council in partnership with reading charity Beanstalk, will need head teachers, teachers, governors, parents and children to all be on board to make a real difference.
“While we have some excellent schools in the area, some are not performing to the expected standard and while they are working hard to improve, some are not making progress quickly enough.
And it is hoped that over the next few years, clear progress will have been made as a result.
“I am excited about this rigorous initiative to drive progress, however the campaign won’t succeed unless we have teachers, governors, parents and children fully on board – only then can we make a real difference.
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“This is an energetic programme focussed on sustainable improvement with the aim of seeing progress over the coming years, and we need to drive up standards, give children quality education and enable them to achieve to the very best of their ability.” Area Manager for Beanstalk Malou BengtssonWheeler said: “’We are delighted to be a part of Get Medway Learning as we know the one-toone support our volunteers provide can make a huge difference to children who are falling behind with their reading. “Becoming a Beanstalk reading helper is a great way to give something back to the community and transform the lives of local children. Oneto-one support will not only help improve the reading of the children, it also builds their confidence and allows volunteers to develop new skills themselves – and it is great fun.”
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High street store will help smokers kick the habit People who also want information on healthy eating and other lifestyle issues can also use the store in Chatham. Referrals for further support services such as mental health, alcohol and substance misuse treatment will be available, bringing a range of public health services under one roof, in what is one of the few shops of its kind in the UK. The Smoke Free Advice Centre will be open on Railway Street Monday to Saturday, with a late opening on Thursdays. Smoking rates in Medway are higher than the England average at approximately 22% and England rates are currently at 18%.
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Smoking rates amongst routine and manual workers is as high as 33% which is significantly higher that the England average of 28%. The rates are also high amongst pregnant women at 17% compared to England at 12%. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) estimate that smoking costs Medway council approximately £87.4 million per year. This includes a £42 million cost to businesses due to smoking breaks, the costs of later life care at around £6.4 million and a £20 million cost to the local economy due to loss of productivity as
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Other specific costs include the collection of 9 tonnes of cigarette waste that is discarded on the streets each year as well as a £9 million cost to the local NHS trusts. Cllr David Brake, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Adult Services, said: “Research shows that smokers are up to four times more likely to give up if they seek support from a trained adviser rather than trying alone. The new shop will give people easier and greater access to expert support. “But we are going one step further and offering specialist services in other areas as we try to improve public health.
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“Not only will you be able to get free advice on giving up smoking but the shop will be able to pass on information to customers on how to eat more healthily, the safe levels for drinking and even sexual health. “I am delighted Medway is leading the way on this and it really will give people who need advice the most an easy way to access information on a range of lifestyle issues under one roof.”
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Services at the shop will include advice from experts on menu planning and understanding food labelling as well as offering free cookery courses. People will be able to get a personal one-to-one session where they can get support and advice on what might help them kick the habit best as well as access to nicotine replacement products.
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Strood Library Library facilities include
Regular events at Strood Library
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• Baby bounce and rhyme - Tues & Thurs, 10.30-11am
• bicycle racks
• Colour in & chill out (for grown ups) - Thurs, 1.30-3pm • Health walk - Tues, 9.45 for 10am start • Homework club - Fri (term time only), 3.30-5.30pm
• flat-bed scanner • payment by credit and debit card • payment by cash (up to £20 per transaction) • photocopier - colour • public access computers (free of charge) • public toilets
Additional services We also supply recycling bags and dog poop bags and sell daily visitor parking vouchers, USB memory sticks and caddy bags.
Library stock includes • accessible reading • books • films on DVDs
• Lego Club - Weds & Fri, 3-5pm (Drop in and play) • New to computers - Arranged on request • Pop in and play - Sat, 10am-4.30pm • Readers’ group - third Mon of the month, 7pm, and second Weds of the month, 10.30am • Teatime Storytime - Tues, 4-5pm term time, and 2-3pm school holidays only • Teen readers’ group - Sat, 2-3pm (19 September 2015, 17 October 2015, 21 November 2015, 19 December 2015) • Toddler shake and boogie - Mon & Fri, 10.30am • West Kent Lifeways - by appointment
Making the most of your library Last year Strood Library had 145,594 visitors. They borrowed 140,536 books and films and used 12,999 hours of computer time.
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Christmas Greetings from Strood Gospel Mission Church Christmas Craft Workshops Saturday November 22nd 1.30pm - 4pm Come along and take part in free craft workshops for all ages, including: making Christmas decorations, Christmas cards, sweets & biscuits, simple presents. Refreshments available
Christmas Services Carols by Candlelight Sunday 20th Dec 6.30pm
A Christmas Day Celebration Thursday 25th Dec. 10.30am-11.15am
Strood Job Club Strood Job Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1pm until 3pm at Strood Gospel Mission Church, Brompton Lane. Practical help and advice, free of charge, to anyone looking for work. Job Club members will be able to encourage each other in the quest for a new job. Guest speakers will offer advice on interview technique, CV and cover letter writing, presentation skills, networking skills, volunteering opportunities, and basic computer skills. Contact Dave Clarke on 01634 718718. Volunteers welcome. Visit www.stroodgospelmission.org.uk at the job club page for current information.
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Volunteers thanked for preserving historical records More than a million records of births, deaths, and marriages have been protected for future generations thanks to the completion of a project spanning 13 years. The Kent Family History Society have been voluntarily working with Medway Council’s Register Service and Bereavement Services to put information from paper records into more modern systems. Since 2003, they have spent many hours transferring old information from 1.2million records onto new systems which will make family history searches simple and also ensure the historical records dating back 170 years, are preserved. Having this information in searchable
databases will also help the council teams undertake day-to-day services more efficiently. Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder in charge of registration services Cllr Rupert Turpin said: “It is wonderful that we now have all of this important information stored on one easy to use system. I would like to thank the Kent Family History Society for their great work over the years to get this in place; they have tirelessly read and checked more than 1.2million records making this an amazing achievement. “These new modern systems will be a valuable tool for the public and our Register and Bereavement Services teams. “I was pleased to be part of a celebratory afternoon tea with the society to thank them for their work.”
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Velocity Allstars Cheer Squad comes to Strood Academy! Velocity Allstars, a brand new Cheerleading squad for everyone aged 5 and over brought to you by DLJ Sports Coaching, are delighted to announce that sessions based at Strood Academy, ME2 2SX have now started - taking place from 9-10am every Saturday morning in term time - with qualified and experienced coaches who are all DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained. Velocity Allstars sessions involve learning a mixture of tumbling, jumps, stunts and dance routines. In each class after a warm-up, we work on a variety of these skills building up from the basics to the more advanced skills. Competitive cheerleading is split into different levels with different skills required for each. The tumbling elements required in level 1 for example include forward rolls, cartwheels and front and back walkovers. As the team progresses, the technical demands increase. Velocity Allstars are looking to compete in the near future. Competitions take place throughout the country and are always great fun! Cheerleading builds confidence and team work as everybody works together for a singular goal - as well as being a great way to keep fit, make lots of new friends and have fun along the way! Pre-registration is essential so to enquire about joining the Velocity Allstars team please see the details below.
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Rowland Hilder Fine art and illustrations by leading advocate of English landscapes in winter and distinguished artist, Rowland Hilder, are on show at The Historic Dockyard in Chatham An eclectic selection of fine art by leading advocate of English landscapes in winter and distinguished artist ROWLAND HILDER OBE PPRI RSMA is showing at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent until 29 November. The Hilder family has allowed the public access to a private collection and an incredible previously unseen archive, dating from the early 1920s, when Hilder first had work accepted to the Royal Academy at the age of 18. Highlights of the exhibition include a recreation of part of Hilders’ studio, illustrations from Shell Guides, Moby Dick, Treasure Island, a Second World War Bible for Today and the risqué Continuing its series of successful and nationally significant art exhibitions – which have included works by renowned English painters Sir John Lavery, Sir Stanley Spencer, and Billy Childish – The Historic Dockyard Chatham concludes its diverse 2015 exhibition season in No. 1 Smithery: The Gallery with an eclectic selection of fine art by leading advocate of English
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landscapes in winter and distinguished artist Rowland Hilder OBE PPRI RSMA. Curated by Rowland Hilder aficionado and friend of the family, Nettie Iles - one of the three Iles sisters who own and run the Francis Iles Gallery in Rochester, Kent - the exhibition runs from 10th October to 29th November 2015 and “strives to expose the side of Hilder that, for many, is unexplored.” Speaking from the gallery at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Nettie Iles said; “This exhibition is truly exceptional. It includes some of the iconic paintings which made Rowland’s name synonymous with Kentish and Winter Landscapes, affectionately known by millions as ‘Hilderscapes’: The Garden of England, First Snow and Chiddingstone are all titles that will be recognised by Hilder fans. We recognise Rowland’s passion for sailing - and a ‘useful sky’ – so the marine content is also strong. We are very lucky to be able to show a few books from a private collection – all illustrated by Hilder, together with several original illustrations, some
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Keep warm this winter Follow these tips to keep you, your family and those around you warm and well in extremely cold weather.
To keep warm and well during spells of cold weather f Draw your curtains at dusk and keep your doors closed to block out draughts. f Have regular hot drinks and eat at least one hot meal a day if possible. Eating regularly helps keep energy levels up during winter. f Wear several light layers of warm clothes (rather than one chunky layer). f Keep as active in your home as possible. f Wrap up warm and wear shoes with a good grip if you need to go outside on cold days. f If you have reduced mobility, are 65 or over, or have a health condition such as heart or lung disease, you should heat your home to at least 18C. It’s a good idea to keep your bedroom at this temperature all night if you can and make sure you wear enough clothes to stay warm. During the day, you may prefer your living room to be slightly warmer f If you’re under 65 and healthy and active, you can safely have your house cooler than 18C, if you’re comfortable.
Protect your health in the cold Public Health England’s cold weather plan has tips on how to protect your health during cold weather. Make sure you are receiving any benefits you are entitled to, such as the Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment The Met Office has advice on getting ready for winter and some suggestions for practical things you can do to prepare for winter weather, including cold, ice and snow, high winds and flooding. The advice also tells you ways you can save money.
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f Icy pavements and roads can be extremely slippery. Take extra care if you go out, and wear boots or shoes with good grip on the soles. f The Met Office advises putting grit or cat litter on paths and driveways to lessen the risk of slipping. f It adds you should wait until the roads have been gritted if you’re travelling by car. f Bear in mind that black ice on pavements or roads might not be clearly visible, and compacted snow may turn to ice and become slippery.
How to find weather warnings f The Met Office provides the weather forecasts for broadcasts on radio and TV, so listen in to these bulletins regularly to keep up-to-date with the weather. f Severe weather warnings are also issued on the Met Office website, through the Met Office Twitter feed, or you can ring the Weather Desk on 0870 900 0100.
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Waterford House Evangelical Free Church Services are Every Sunday with the Morning service at 11am and the Evening service at 6.30pm We run a Sunday School for Children aged 3 to 14 years old at 9.30 - 10.30am Every Easter for 4 days, we run a Holiday Bible Club for children aged 6 -11 years old. Bible Study and Prayer meeting Every Tuesday at 7.45pm (see website or call for more details) Children’s Club takes place every Wednesday during School term time, between 6pm and 7.30pm. for Children aged 6-11 years. During
the evening the Children play games in the main hall, partake in an activity including, crafts and cooking. The evening ends with a story from the Bible. YPF (Young Peoples Fellowship) is for secondary school aged young people, and they currently meet on Friday evenings usually at the church where the young people can socialize, and enjoy a safe youth club environment. The evening ends with a time of prayer. The YPF also do other activities, such as walks, kangaroo suppers, Daytrips, Swimming and much more.
A Please contact us for further information. All other details can be found on our church notice board, and also on our website www.whefc.co.uk You can also contact Pastor Norman Hopkins on 01634 221477 Waterford House Evangelical Free Church, 101 Rede Court Rd, Strood ME2 3TE
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COOKING Christmas
Cream & Chocolate Cheesecake Our resident foodie Chris gives us this wonderful festive offering that will have your mouth watering as you prepare the Christmas Cream & Chocolate Cheesecake
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Remove from the heat and press into the bottom of a lined 18cm/7in springform tin. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for one hour. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Lightly whip the cream cheese then beat in the Irish cream and icing sugar. Fold in the whipped cream and grated chocolate. When smooth, spoon evenly onto the biscuits. Refrigerate and allow to set for a further two hours. Once set, remove and decorate with whipped cream and cocoa powder dusted over the top.
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What’s on The Huguenot Museum The Huguenot Museum has an exciting array of events taking place for both adults and children. Are you super crafty? Join the Saturday Club and have a go at arts and crafts on the first Saturday of each month. We’ll be making Papiermache crests on the 7th November and decoupage decorations the 5th December, just in time for Christmas! 8+ years £4 per child 10am-12noon. The museum’s partnership with Rochester Film Society continues with our Children’s Cinema Club showing Ratatouille on the 14th November and Beauty and the Beast on the 19th December. Make sure you come along to join in the fun and feel free to bring along your own food and drink! £3 per person 10an-12noon.
We’ll be getting ready for Christmas with our Christmas Crafts Session on the 23rd December making traditional Christmas decorations including pomanders! £4 per child 6+ years 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. The Huguenot Museum will be continuing with Storytime every Thursday morning. Bring your under 5s along to have fun with props and games as we bring a different story to life each week. From Maisy to Elmer, little mouse and the hungry caterpillar. Toys and play mats available- and even tea for the grown-ups! 0-5 years, 10-11am. We are also very lucky to have ‘Made by Ore’ with us on the 21st November for a Silver Ring Workshop for adults. The class will guide you through the traditional silversmithing techniques needed to cut, shape and file your very own beautiful silver ring. £60, 1-4pm, advanced booking is advisable.
A The Huguenot Museum is open Weds-Sat, 10am-5pm on the top two floors of 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent. Entrance is £4 for adults and £3 for concessions and can be validated for 12 months with gift-aid (entrance to the archive room is included in the price). For more information or to get in touch visit www.huguenotmuseum.org, call 01634 789347 or email learning@huguenotmuseum.org 26
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Dickens Country Experience Sat 7 Nov - Sun 20 December 10.30am & 2pm daily Join the fictional Elijah Puddlephat and his nemesis, Mr Charles Dickens on a unique tour back in time. Tours start and finish at The Guildhall Museum in historic Rochester and include the villages of Cobham and Cooling, Cobham Hall and Dickens’ last home Gad’s Hill Place in Higham. The story goes…Elijah Puddlephat was born and bred in Dickens Country. He claims to be Medway’s second most famous novelist, but I doubt anyone’s ever heard of him?! Elijah firmly denies and feelings of jealousy towards Mr Dickens, describing their relationship as a healthy rivalry… Hop aboard our Dickensian Christmas bus
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What’s on where Elijah, all be it begrudgingly, will take you on a fascinating journey back to the 19th century. Together you’ll visit some of Dickens’ most loved places and the inspiration behind some of his masterpieces. There will be plenty of fun facts and questions along the way too. Wander the graveyard as St James’ Church. But watch out for Magwitch… Stop off at one of Dickens’ favourite haunts, The Leather Bottle Inn. Visit Gad’s Hill where Dickens was told if he “were to be very persevering and work very hard” he might one day live there. The tour lasts approximately 2 ½ hours. Tickets: £10, concessions: £7.50 Please note that on 5 and 6 December, there will be only one tour per day at 1pm.
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What’s on Beauty and the Beast 2015
Thurs 10 Dec 2015 - Sun 3 Jan 2016 The Central Theatre The Central Theatre is thrilled to be able to invite you to “be our guest” as we present the traditional family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, from Thursday 10 December 2015 until Sunday 3 January 2016. Starring Sue Holderness (Marlene in Only Fools and Horses) as the Wicked Malevolent whose evil plans leave the Prince feeling not quite himself and the beautiful Belle in danger, and X-Factor sensation Stevi Ritchie as Potty Pierre, the show is full of all the usual special effects, magic and mayhem that you’ve come to expect from the Central Theatre panto. Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Beauty who becomes the prisoner of a monstrous Beast in return for her father’s freedom, but can she tame the Beast and teach him to love, and be loved in return?
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What’s on The Timid Hedgehog & the Forgotten Christmas Forest Fri 4 - Thurs 24 Dec The Brook Theatre
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Harry is a timid hedgehog, as his seven older brothers and sisters know. He’s too scared to go down to the end of the garden, let alone push open the gate. He’s very happy at home, tending the rescued fairy that the Hedgehog family are caring for until she’s well enough to fly again. But on Christmas Eve, something strange happens in the Hedgehog household, and Harry finds himself at the bottom of the garden staring at what can only be - the forgotten Christmas forest!! Join Harry as he journeys into an enchanted forest and amazing fantastical land, as he battles to save the fairy from a terrible fate, lift the magic spell from the forgotten world, and set the woodland creatures free in time for Christmas! Tickets - Adults: £7.95, children: £7.50. Children under 12 months gain free entry but will still require a ticket. Please contact the Box Office on 01634 338338 if you have children aged under 12 months in your party. Buy eleven tickets for the price of ten, 22 tickets for the price of 20, or 33 tickets for the price of 30. Please contact the box Office on 01634 338338 for group bookings. Please note that the Brook Theatre Christmas shows are promenade theatre - which means that seating is not available (under special circumstances a seat may be made available on a very limited basis). Please mention
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No Tail Residents of Strood are invited to share their skills and knowledge of the town’s heritage, hidden histories and myths past and present to be weaved into a subversive pantomime for the town. No Tail will premiere to a live audiences on the Winter Solstice, a night where the natural order of things is reversed at Strood’s Temple Manor, a 13th century Knights Templar manor house, mummified by a 21st century industrial estate. The performance will be co-created by Strood residents working with and learning from a creative team of experts in theatre performance, lighting, set costume design, prop-making and puppetry.
Saturday Workshops Every Saturday until 19 December. Meet 11am at Strood and Frindsbury Working Men’s Club, 2 Frindsbury RD, ME2 4SS Every Saturday there will be free workshops in acting, prop and costume making, set building, stage management, lighting and music to put together a pantomime. To register please contact 07432 295 505 or email ootoplacesstrood@gmail.com
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No Tail Public Performance 22 December, Temple Manor, Strood, ME2 4AU 7.30pm A one night only performance of No Tail, a pantomime for Strood performed in an auspicious location. Temple manor was built around 1240 by the Knights Templar and was designed to provide suitable lodgings for dignitaries travelling between Dover and London. Today it sits nestled amongst a large industrial estate and for one night only will host this very unique pantomime. For more information regarding tickets, please contact 07432 295 505 or email ootoplacesstrood@gmail.com
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Strood Academy is a “good school” Ofsted June 2013
“This is a thriving and rapidly improving academy. The Principal and her senior team are ambitious with a strong moral purpose. They are rightly proud of the improvements they have made to the academy and they are passionate about ensuring that all students are cared for and achieve well from good teaching. Students feel secure because their teachers have established orderly routines and made their high expectations clear.” 64% top grades at Level 3 in 2015
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