Ang Lee`s The Life of Pi is based on Yann Martel`s novel of the same name. the film expands upon the novel`s fantastic story through the integration of new visual metaphors that invite religious reflection, and is reinforced by religious rituals within and beyond the film itself. Life of Pi explores the meaning and endurance of faith. Pi believes that the mere fact of living from day to day will qualify as a miracle, showing the presence of God with him. As long as Pi remains faithful, and works hard, he can survive. Faith in God is an opening up, a letting go, a deep trust, and a free act of love even if sometimes it is so hard to love.
The coalition government have pledged to end child poverty by 2020 (Poverty and Social Exclusion, 2014), however, one in five children are still going to school hungry (Pells, 2016). Breakfast clubs and after school clubs are an essential part of educating and providing a meal to children who need it. Specifically, looking at breakfast clubs, improved attendance, learning, healthy eating and social development are shown and exemplifies the importance of each educational setting providing one (Yardley, n.d.). Furthermore, breakfast clubs provide an essential role for children who struggle with social development (Children’s Food Trust, 2016). They can form new friendships and develop trusting relationships with staff.
Based on the findings of Yardley (n.d.) it can be argued that breakfast clubs are primarily taken up by families who are receiving universal credits (Low income families) however, those hard to reach families will only use the clubs if trusting relationships are formed with key members of staff.
Parental engagement benefits both the child and the school in turn the child should attend school regularly and the parent will ask for help when needed. A key aspect of early help hubs is the way the agencies work together for maximum impact to support the parent/carer (Hampshire Safeguarding Children’s Board, 2017). Early help hubs provide support for mental health, housing support and many other issues. Moreover, reach out to those parents with the support required that will in turn ensure the child stays safe, healthy, enjoys and achieves, makes a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing (Every Child Matters, 2003).
Emotional intelligence is ‘the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others’ (Goleman, 2012). There are many factors that can affect emotional intelligence and brain development, these can occur whilst the brain is developing in the womb. If a mother is addicted or consumes illici
