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School strike over 'toxic racist bullying' is suspended
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (13+ words) Bristol school strike over 'toxic racist bullying' is suspended after new offer'Bristol Live...
Teachers at Bristol school to strike over 'racist bullying' allegations
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (718+ words) Teachers at a primary school in Bristol have announced they are going on strike for six days next month in protest at what they say is a "toxic management culture of fear and bullying. Members of the National Education Union…...
School praised for its culture and preparing pupils for later life
1+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) Pupil's at St Bede's Catholic College, Lawrence Weston A school in Lawrence Weston has been praised for creating a culture of positive, respectful behaviour and providing pupils with excellent preparation for later life. Ofsted inspectors have declared St Bede's Catholic…...
Teacher banned after admitting alcohol influence at school
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (299+ words) The teacher formerly taught at The Mount School A teacher who confessed to being under the influence of alcohol while at a school has been banned from the profession. Emma Taylor-Erwin, 48, admitted to allegations concerning her behaviour whilst employed at…...
Nursery goes from 'Inadequate' to 'Good' in less than a year
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (375+ words) A nursery in Weston-super-Mare is celebrating a stunning transformation after going from a 'Inadequate' to 'Good' Ofsted rating in less than a year. Busy Bees Day Nursery was declared 'Inadequate' in all categories in November 2024 but has since pulled off…...
Major changes to 25 Bristol bus services announced
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (266+ words) Several major changes have been announced to a number of bus routes in Bristol, including the city's first ever 24/7 service. The m1 metrobus service will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a new half-hourly overnight service. Eight other…...
GCSE maths question can't be solved by 85% of people – see if you can get answer
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (592+ words) A GCSE maths question has proven so challenging that it left 85% of individuals stumped when trying to figure out the correct answer. May marks the beginning of exam season, with millions of students putting their diligent revision and hard work…...
Family spirit and strong values praised at Winterbourne primary school
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (554+ words) A "tangible family ethos" and unwavering commitment to kindness and inclusion have seen Elm Park Primary School in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire, maintain its strong performance in its latest Ofsted inspection. Inspectors who visited the school on Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday,…...
Bristol nursery praised for big turnaround after glowing Ofsted
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (472+ words) A "warm and nurturing" nursery has been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, following a recent inspection that praised the nursery"s transformation since its last visit. Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground in Easton was registered…...
The most oversubscribed primary schools in Bristol
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) Primary school places ... as the more oversubscribed a school is, the less chance of a place being offered during the first round of allocation, before appeals and late applications are taken ... Primary school places in Bristol can be quite tricky…...