About me - Frances Laing
About me
I'm a freelance writer, journalist and blogger. My focus is people and the environment.
I write challenging, investigative features and articles as well as the ones about people enjoying themselves with travel, tourism, nature and their gardens. I try to make complex issues entertaining and easy to read.
I'm a member of the National Union of Journalists, a qualified teacher in Adult Education (P.G.C.E), speak fluent German (B.A.Hons) and hold a Master of Science degree in Human Ecology (University of Edinburgh). I'm also a trained volunteer mentor for 'Garden Organic'.
Based in in the Northwest of England - I work locally, nationally and globally. I can often source photographs and take my own too.
My blogs are listed under 'my links'.
Briefly me
My passion is ...
wondering about life
I know too much about ...
books
My parents always told me ...
to say please and thank you
My childhood ambition ...
to be a vet
My favorite memory ...
the morning of my wedding
Why I write ...
to understand the world
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
Radio 4
My first job ...
petrol pump attendant
My best moment ...
after 49 hours in labour when my daughter was born...
My inspiration ...
earth, water
Featured article by Frances Laing
- Education > Educational Philosophy Writing an effective school anti-bullying policy
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It was only when my own child was bullied persistently in her first years at school that I realised how important it is to formulate an effective school anti-bullying policy. The word 'policy' simply means an intention or a goal. A good anti-bullying policy in a school should aim to protect children, parents, carers and teachers. In human terms it should be more than merely lip-service. Depending on which country, state or county you live in - you will find that each school has a specific legal and statutory responsibility to tackle bullying, develop a policy and update and review it ...
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Frances Laing
My credentials
Member since: January 2008
- Professional Journalist
- Marketplace Approved Writer
- Marketplace Premier Writer
- News Writer
- Helium Charter Member
My links
- Frances Laing. Writer, blogger and journalist
- Organic fruit, vegetables and politics.
- Parent's Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage
My stats
Articles Written: 204
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Recent articles
- Ways to enhance reading skills in preschoolers
- Writing an effective school anti-bullying policy
- How to recognize the signs of your child being bullied
- When school boards become school bullies
- Problems caused by teachers ignoring bullying
- Tips for dealing with your insurance company after a home burglary
- Best web site building programs available
- A guide to basic search engine optimization (SEO)
- Solar panels: How to estimate the costs for your home
- What to use for organic mulch in a vegetable garden
My channels
- Arts & Humanities ( 20 )
- Autos ( 1 )
- Business ( 25 )
- Computers & Technology ( 43 )
- Creative Writing ( 5 )
- Education ( 14 )
- Food & Drink ( 4 )
- Health & Fitness ( 8 )
- Home & Garden ( 27 )
- Jobs & Careers ( 3 )
- Law & Justice ( 1 )
- Parenting & Pregnancy ( 19 )
- Personal Finance ( 5 )
- Pets & Animals ( 1 )
- Politics, News & Issues ( 15 )
- Relationships & Family ( 3 )
- Religion & Spirituality ( 1 )
- Sciences ( 3 )
- Society & Lifestyle ( 3 )
- Style & Beauty ( 1 )
- Travel ( 2 )
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