They leave this up to the individual educational institutions, so each will approach the teaching of elderly care in a variety of ways.

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The school's transformation will see it leave local authority control and be run by educational charity, the Cabot Learning Federation.

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And because of the current lack of jobs and educational opportunities, many of the region's young leave at the first opportunity.

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"It's a fun and educational thing to do for people who are married with children and need a legitimate reason to leave home, " she says.

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