What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
One of the things that is striking about stark newspaper headlines and the frenzy of social media posts is just what a disconnection there can be between what happens in the Westminster bubble and in the world outside. As usual, I’ve been talking to a fair number of people out
The Asha Neighbourhood Project in Beeston recently hosted a successful Safeguarding Awareness event. The event was organised by Tahena, Asha’s Health Development worker and Syedun from the Sanctuary project, and built on the successes of past sessions on Safeguarding. Asha organised a range of topics and activities to discuss with
It’s not every day that you receive a visit from an FBI Special Agent, but pupils at Cottingley Primary Academy, Leeds, have welcomed Miguel Clarke, a former FBI Special Agent for a session about online safety. The visit was organised by Andrew Firth, MD of Leeds-based digital marketing agency Ascensor.
Parents and guardians are being asked to ‘Give Safe Gifts’ by setting the security settings on smart phones, laptops or games consoles before giving them to children for Christmas. The Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership, West Yorkshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are launching their ‘Give