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Pupils get new classrooms as housing developers pay "720, 000 for school improvements
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (257+ words) Pupils will be taught in new classrooms after housing developers paid almost "720, 000 to help with school improvements. A 37-year-old building at Manston Primary School in east Leeds will be replaced after Leeds City Council received the funds. The council said…...
'Welcome move' as social media banned for under-16s in UK
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (893+ words) A teacher from the Bradford district who banned smartphones in his own home says the UK's new social media ban for under-16s is a "brave and bold step. The move, announced by the Prime Minister today, will stop under-16s from…...
Much-loved bus bringing Bradford district pupils to and from school back on the road
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (302+ words) A MUCH-LOVED school bus is back on the road after its predecessor was reportedly stolen earlier this year. The Moorfield School "mouse bus" has returned, buzzing around Ilkley and beyond as it transports pupils to and from lessons, school trips…...
The Bradford secondary school where behaviour is 'exemplary' in and out of classroom
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (390+ words) A BRADFORD secondary school has received an impressive Ofsted report, achieving a strong standard in six categories. An inspection took place at Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy, located on Cliffe Road, opposite Peel Park, on April 14. The school caters for 811 pupils....
'Incredibly proud of culture we have built' - School trust wins big national award
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) A MULTI-ACADEMY trust has won a national award. Exceed Academies Trust was recognised at the Optimus Education MAT Excellence Awards in London on Thursday, June 11, taking home the Transformation and Impact Award 2026. The award celebrates the trust's commitment to improving…...
More than 1, 000 adults gain support to boost their job prospects at Holme Wood hub
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (403+ words) A MILESTONE has been reached at a skills hub. In Holme Wood, more than 1, 000 adults have accessed free training and support to boost their job prospects, thanks to The Skills Hub in Bradford, which is delivered by national training provider…...
Frustration at special needs school support backlog for Leeds pupils
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (388+ words) A council is facing scrutiny over long delays in drawing up education plans for children with special needs. Families have been left frustrated after just 7. 4 per cent of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) were issued within a 20-week deadline....
Wright: 'I am so thrilled to receive this award"
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (421+ words) Sheffield's Handsworth Grange Community Sports College was recognised at the School Games Impact Awards 2026, for their work providing disadvantaged young people opportunities to improve employability skills." The school won the Personal Development & Youth Voice Award, judged by the Youth Sport…...
Pudsey vocational provider opens doors to showcase hands-on learning approach
1+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) AN alternative vocational education provider is opening its doors next week to showcase how it is supporting young people. Based in Pudsey, Building Futures Together (BFT) helps 11 to 19-year-olds re-engage with learning, using hands-on construction learning to re-engage them. Managing…...
On This Day: School pool finds new management after council withdraws
1+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) ON this day last year, Chippindale Pool at Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley found itself under new management, signalling a renewed commitment to serving the local community. The pool had been operated by the school in partnership with Leeds…...