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Monday 12 May 2003

Education and culture

See how Government initiatives are benefiting schools and cultural activities around the country.

The City Academy Bristol

Academy , Bristol , City , School , Children , ExcerciseLed by its inspirational Principal Ray Priest, the City Academy Bristol is one of several around the country which are helping to turn around schools in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Britain.

Our film, takes an intimate look at the work going on behind the modern and impressive exterior of the specialist sports academy, where GCSE results have improved markedly in the last two years.

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A Safer Way to School

CyclesTwo legs are better than four wheels on the daily school run. Biking or walking to school is safer and protects the environment. Our film features schools in Telford and Church Aston, Shropshire where car journeys have dropped significantly.

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Ringing the Changes - Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

A disabled lady in a accessible museumDiscriminating against the disabled is illegal. Every shop, office and public building is now obliged to make premises accessible.

At Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum you’ll find wide doors, ramps galore and exhibits they encourage you to touch - a museum full of the past but with accessibility for the future.

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