8+ hour, 13+ min ago  (204+ words) A former headteacher was invited to the King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Gill Middlemas, who led Whitworth Community High School for 11 years, was honoured for her dedication to education. She retired in 2024 after nearly 20 years in school leadership in…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago  (421+ words) A family hub was visited by the Children's Commissioner, who launched a survey to capture young people's ideas to present to politicians. Dame Rachel de Souza visited the site in Little Harwood and was welcomed by parents, staff and children....

8+ hour, 13+ min ago  (485+ words) Blackburn College has become the first approved centre in England to help train a new generation of skilled automotive technicians. The college's HEAT Centre has launched its Level 3 Hydrogen qualification where students will gain the skills to 'build, maintain and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (596+ words) More than 1, 500 incidents of discrimination led to expulsions or suspensions from schools across Lancashire, with experts pointing to cuts to anti-bullying initiatives as a key factor behind the rise. Between 202021 and 202425, there were a total of 1, 578 incidents reported in schools…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (361+ words) A "state-of-the-art" special educational needs and disabilities school could replace a set of Accrington offices after a planning proposal was submitted. Sheila Wright Planning submitted the application on behalf of Beacon Lights to change the use of the former Riley…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (348+ words) Consultation has opened on plans to build a new special school in East Lancashire. Lancashire Council is considering plans for a new school for children aged nine to 18 with additional needs. Proposed for the site of the former Broadfield Special…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (440+ words) Achievement data is now recorded, validated and reported with "precision" at Burnley College, a year on from Ofsted criticising the practice. In a monitoring visit, Ofsted looked to check on the provider, looking at specifics including the strength of the…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (353+ words) About 130 pupils have taken part in an interactive environmental workshop. The session, held at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School in Stacksteads, was led by Rossendale Borough Council's climate change team and focused on practical steps children can take to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (798+ words) Parents have spoken out after being told their children will be barred from attending the final year prom. One parent said her daughter had just bought a "300 dress, whilst another said she had been frustrated after pressing for an explanation…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (906+ words) A small Lancashire primary school has been placed into special measures after inspectors found it is failing to provide pupils with an acceptable standard of education. Ofsted has ruled that Thurnham Glasson Christ Church Church of England Primary School, in…...