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Fifty Years of Magic at Beechdale Nursery School
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (277+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Since opening its doors in 1975, the nursery has welcomed generations of children, with many former pupils now returning as parents and grandparents. Over the years, it has become a familiar and…...
New College Durham's Leadership Enables Launch of Connect Multi Academy Trust
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (577+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? In 2010, New College Durham was appointed by the Department for Education as lead sponsor, working alongside Durham County Council as co-sponsor, to support schools facing significant performance challenges. At that time,…...
Meet The People Behind the Pour: Gemma Ferguson - Consett Magazine
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (138+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? "It's the people and job progression that have kept me here so long," Gemma explains. "I've progressed through the business over the years and learned different things. It's always interesting. But…...
Happy, Confident, and Thriving: Independent Review Confirms High-Quality Care at Shotley Bridge Nursery School
3+ mon, 4+ hour ago (271+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Submitted by Shotley Bridge Nursery School This was not an inspection, but a thorough and professional review based on the Early Years Inspection Framework, designed to recognise strengths, celebrate effective practice…...
Little Hands, Big Learning: Why Early Years Thrive Beyond Screens
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (192+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? By Shotley Bridge Nursery School Today's children are growing up in a world surrounded by screens and smart devices, something that previous generations did not experience in the same way. While…...
Promoting Healthy Habits at Shotley Bridge Nursery School - Consett Magazine
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? By Shotley Bridge Nursery School, supporting children's health and wellbeing At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, nurturing, and mindful environment where children feel safe, respected,…...
Meet The People Behind the Pour: Nick Crowther, Forklift Truck instructor at The Lanchester Group - Consett Magazine
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (237+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Nick Crowther's career began in Yorkshire back in 1996, when his ex-father-in-law asked him to help set up a forklift training centre for his customers. "He had a forklift truck business and…...
January 2026 - Consett Magazine Print Edition - Consett Magazine
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (366+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? The New Year has arrived, and with it, the January 2026 issue of Consett Magazine is here, filled with inspiring stories of resilience, creativity, and community strength to kick off the year…...
A Proud Past and a Bright Future at Leadgate Primary School - Consett Magazine
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (121+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? by George Ledger - Consett in Focus For generations, Leadgate Primary School has been a cornerstone of village life. From its beginnings as the Infant & Nursery School in 1908 and the Junior School…...