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The Staff Selection Commission has decided to delay its CGL examination which was supposed to be held on 14^th April, 2013. The Exam will now be held on 19^th May, 2013, for further information about downloading the new CGL admit cards kindly visit (http://sscnr.net.in/newlook/site/index.aspx).

For all latest news updates of Staff Selection Commission (SSC), visit http://ssc.nic.in/SSC.html

How to get franchise of school

Franchising is a practice wherein two entities (franchisor & franchisee) establish a long term association on the basis of an agreement in which the franchisor grants the franchisee with the right to use its business model and brand name. For the past few years, franchising has been growing at a faster pace. In India, franchising business, especially in the education sector is at its peak. This is due to the continuous rise in the demand of educational institutions that provide standardised education. Moreover, taking a school franchise is a wonderful opportunity for people who want to establish their name in the education industry. In case you too want to know the procedure to get a franchise of school, go through the pointers mentioned below:

• Firstly, make a decision about the type of school you wish to get a franchise of. You can either get a play school franchise or a 10+2 school franchise. Then, do some research on the internet and make a list of all the brands in the education sector that offers franchise of school.
• Next, shortlist the best franchise opportunity and plan a meeting with a concerned person from the franchising school. Get all the details regarding the franchise fee that they are charging and what all they are providing in return. After this, discuss the details of the meeting with a legal advisor and make a decision.
• Subsequently, get the franchise application form, fill it completely and submit it to the concerned person.
• Afterwards, make arrangements for the funds which you will need to invest for the establishment of your franchise school. You may invest this money on your own or get financial help from private money lenders or government banks.
• After you have secured the investment, a person from the franchising school will assist you in site selection.
• Once the land & location is finalised, secure the NOC from the department of education and begin with the construction, followed by whitewashing and woodwork.
• Simultaneously, sign the franchise agreement in the presence of the franchisor & your legal advisor and retain a copy of it for yourself.
• Next, the franchisor will guide you through the process of gaining affiliation for your school from an educational board, in case you are opening a 10+2 school.
• After this, get in touch with the marketing department of the franchising school to get assistance in the marketing and promotion of your franchise school. They will help you to execute cost-effective promotional techniques which in turn will make your school name known in the locality.
• Lastly, hire experienced subject teachers and other staff like Principal, librarian, lab assistants etc. However, while hiring the teachers, make sure that they are well-learned in their respective subjects.

By following these simple steps systematically, you can set up your franchise school easily. However, you just need to make sure that you conform to the rules & regulations and set standards of the franchising school. One of the superior brands in the education industry which is acknowledged for providing fruitful franchising opportunity is the SHEMFORD Futuristic School. The school chain is spread pan India with 75+ branches at 15 locations. The SHEMFORD franchise guarantees to help & guidance in terms of personalised support, marketing assistance, recruitment & training and academic support. So, click on the tab below and fill the franchise application form to get associated with SHEMFORD.

All you need to know about the ‘Swine Flu’

Dear Parents,

It’s that time of the year when most of the children tend to catch common Flu. However, in the current scenario there may be slight chances that it may be the ‘Swine Flu’ that the child may be suffering from.  At SHEMFORD, we would like to answer some of the commonly asked questions, so that you are aware of the precautions and there is no unnecessary panic.

FAQs

How does it spread?

The new ‘Swine Flu’ virus is highly contagious i.e. it spreads from person to person. Children especially under the age of five are more likely to catch this flu (or any other infection) as their immune systems are still maturing. The virus is spread through the droplets that come out of the nose or mouth when someone coughs or sneezes and do not cover their face. If someone is very nearby he/she might breathe them in; or if someone coughs or sneezes into their hand, those droplets and the virus within them are easily transferred to surfaces that the person touches, such as door handles, hand rails, telephones and keyboards. If someone touches these surfaces and touches his/her face, the virus can enter his/her system and he/she can become infected.

What precautions should we take with children to avoid ‘Swine Flu’?

• Washing hands with soap and water can reduce the chance of infection by 30 per cent. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand cleaner when soap and water are not available.
• Clean hard surfaces (like door handles and remote controls) frequently with a normal cleaning product.
• Teach them not to touch their face and mouth, as germs on their hand may find their way into their body.
• If they have a cough or a cold, make sure they use a tissue when they cough or sneeze and then throw it away. Ensure they wash their hands after this also.
• Avoid contact with anyone who is sick, especially with flu-like symptoms.
• If one child has flu like symptoms, while another does not, try to keep them isolated from each other. Do this gently in a way that is fair to both children so that the one with the flu like symptoms does not feel that they are at fault.
• Try to avoid areas that are too crowded where people are breathing very close to your child for e.g. crowded markets, fares, packed temples etc.
• If someone has returned from abroad, go see them or have them visit you after they have spent a week or so in India. This will give time for them to manifest any flu symptoms.

What are the Common Symptoms to identify ‘Swine Flu’?

Symptoms of swine flu are like any other flu. Call your child’s paediatrician immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 100° F or above or feels hot:

• Tiredness
• Headache
• Runny nose and sneezing
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Aching muscles, limb and joint pain.

Nearly everyone with swine flu has at least two of these symptoms.

What should I do if I see these symptoms in my child?

Don’t panic. You cannot confirm if your child has swine flu just based on these symptoms. As soon as you see the symptoms above, call your child’s paediatrician and inform them that your child’s flu like symptoms before you drop into their clinic. They may want to take precautions to ensure that you do not spread it to other people there. Doctors may offer a rapid flu test, but only Government lab tests can definitively show whether one has got ‘Swine Flu’ or not. While going in for tests in ‘Government Labs’, kindly make sure that yours as well as your child’s face is covered and that he/she does not touch any surfaces there. Thereafter, make sure to wash yours as well as your child’s hands after the visit.

Please do not send your child to SHEMFORD, for at-least 7 to 10 days, if he/she has flu like symptoms such as fever, cough, running nose or difficulty in breathing. It may be the common Flu but it is not worth taking chances as even that is highly contagious. In case it is a Swine Flu, it can be treated with antiviral medications if given in time; so getting your child treated immediately can save your child’s life.

Finally, remember there is no need to panic; we at SHEMFORD are being extra cautious in taking the necessary actions required to stop this flu from spreading further.

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SHEMFORD Group of Schools presents a dynamic and enlightened community that share the bond of mutual learning and development. The probe, even into the minutiae has enriched the community to stay ahead of time and excel in all spheres of life.

In the prevailing education system, there is a wide gap and lot of obstacles that prevent the children, the students, teachers and parents to effectively interact and share their experiences and knowledge.

The Blog is an integral part of our Online Resources that are provided as value-added incentives to our alumni, teachers, parents and the interested readers. In the past few years we have had a lot of queries asking to provide assistance and help. It is this consideration for which we are working upon an extended model of sharing our knowledge and expertise.

The Blog presents the voice and opinion of the education community and the interested parents who till this time have had few opportunities to present their views and opinions.

The essence of this Blog is an open model of healthy communication intended to take place between the students, the parents and the authorities that form a part of our education community.

To get the most out of our online resource, we have structured the contents of this blog and given them under separate sections. Readers can go through these sections and get the latest information on education, schooling, parenting, childcare and a number of other issues.

Shemford Blog will cover:

• Education Resources
• Schooling
• Exams And Results
• Book Reviews
• Contests And Giveaways

We hope that you will help us to extend the meaning and scope of this Blog. Your views, opinions and feedback are welcome.