Things in the library 12 Sept

Things published
The WHO Regional Committee for Europe is WHO’s decision-making body in the European Region. Ministers and high-level representatives of the 53 Member States  will take part in a meeting being held in Copenhagen, Denmark on 15–18 September 2014 where the following will be presented: Investing in children: the European child and adolescent health strategy 2015–2020

Department for Education and Department of Health: 0 to 25 SEND code of practice: guide for health professionals
Published 9 September 2014

A guide for health professionals on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Read it here
This guide should be read alongside the ‘Special education needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25’. Read it here.


Things that were very good

The Library's Infobites Special by Ross Fisher on Presentation Skills.  You can see his blog on the subject here

Ross mentioned a book which he recommended that people read. The Illingworth Library is ordering copies of "Presentation Zen" and "Presentation Zen Design" which will be available for you to borrow.


Things to do whilst asleep!
The brain is still active while we are asleep, say scientists, who found people were able to classify words during their slumber. The sleeping brain can perform complex tasks, particularly if the task is automated, the study says.
Further research will now focus on how to take advantage of our sleeping time. see the BBC news report here

Things to do whilst awake!

An exhibition on art inspired by the National Fairground archive opened on 10th September and runs until the 8th January. Six artists are presented who have interpreted the NFA collections in their own unique and incredible way. This exhibition will include original materials alongside the archival objects that have inspired each work.

to download a flyer click here.






September things - blackberries
If you are out and about this weekend you may want to go blackberry picking.  Use the fruits of your labour in this delicious looking recipe for Blackberry & clotted cream shortcake
Find it here.