Archives for May 13th, 2004

WORK STRESS: THE MAKING OF A MODERN EPIDEMIC

Book News, PublicNet: 13 May, 2004

By David Wainwright and Michael CalnanThe book examines the evidence relating to work stress and gives an account of the social, historical and cultural changes that produced this phenomenon. The analysis is grounded in workers’ accounts of their experiences of work stress, derived from the authors’ qualitative research. It explores the relationship between work and ill health. The book concludes with an exploration of the consequences of adopting the passive identity of ‘work stress victim ‘ and the extent to which individuals resist help in resolving the problem.

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BROADBAND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOLS

Headlines, PublicNet: 13 May, 2004

An increasing number of schools across the UK are gaining high speed access to local learning grids and to the Internet. Upgrading to broadband brings benefits to dedicated ICT classes and across the wider curriculum. These include streaming video, music and image-rich sites that come to life quickly for the children, allowing access to educational websites and content that may have previously been unavailable. In addition, aspects of the curriculum can be published online and accessed at home with ease by students, teachers and parents.A major benefit is video-conferencing which is becoming increasingly popular within the education sector, allowing face-to-face communication with schools and colleges across the UK and abroad. At St Luke’s school in Hertfordshire pupils regularly hold sessions with other schools, and the facility allows direct contact with external institutions such as the Cabinet War Rooms and National Portrait Gallery. John Warwick, deputy head at St Luke’s, comments: “Video-conferencing has been highly motivating both for pupils and staff. The children find the technology fascinating and really engage in the experience. A significant number of our pupils lack confidence in communicating, and this facility has made an enormous contribution to their language skills.

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PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS BOOST REGENERATION

Headlines, PublicNet: 13 May, 2004

More urban regeneration companies are to be created to promote regeneration. They are designed to engage the private sector in a sustainable regeneration strategy, working within the context of a wider Strategic Regeneration Framework, which takes account of the problems and opportunities for the whole area. The companies are independent, established by the local council and Regional Development Agency, and they work alongside English Partnerships and other local stakeholders including employers, amenity groups and community representatives. They provide a new focus and a new boost for regeneration in urban areas across the country. They help to encourage private sector investment, create environmental improvements, enhance economic prosperity and breathe life back into areas that have been left to decline.The decision to allow further applications for Urban Regeneration Companies is the result of a recent policy stocktake, undertaken by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The outcome of the stocktake takes the form of 14 recommendations following consultations with all existing URCs, Regional Development Agencies, local authorities and English Partnerships.

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