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Full Ofsted report for school hailed as 'very special place to learn"
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (646+ words) The full Ofsted report has been published for a primary school described by its head as "a very special place to learn". St Meryl School in Carpenders Park was judged to be operating at the expected standard in every category…...
Adorable pictures as lambs born and chicks hatched at school's farm
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (321+ words) A Croxley Green school has shared adorable pictures after chicks were hatched and lambs born at its on-site farm. Staff and pupils at York House School are celebrating the arrival of six new lambs and several baby chicks, including a…...
Have your say on new learning disability strategy for West Wales
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (244+ words) People are being asked to share their thoughts on the new learning disability strategy for West Wales. The consultation on the regional strategy, spanning from 2026 to 2031, aims to unify the approach in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion, where there are three…...
Norfolk school to transfer to new trust amid fall in number of Roman Catholic pupils
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (356+ words) A Norfolk school which is due to be rebuilt looks set to be transferred to a different trust, because of dwindling numbers of Roman Catholic pupils. The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Swaffham is currently run by the denominational…...
Inside the protest occupying a South London university library 24 hours a day
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (1123+ words) Goldsmiths students have marked one month of occupying their university library in protest against cost-cutting measures which has left 269 staff members at risk of losing their jobs. Students who are part of the 'Free Goldsmiths' movement began their 24-hour occupation…...
Free animal workshops for kids at Pets at Home in Cornwall this half term
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (196+ words) Children can enjoy hands-on learning and fun with pets this half-term in Cornwall Pets at Home is offering its popular free Pet Pals workshops across England and Wales during the May half-term break, giving children the chance to learn about…...
13 free things to do in London this half term for families and kids
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (373+ words) Families in London can keep costs down this half term with a range of free days out across the capital. From exploring museums to admiring flower displays, London has a variety of activities at no cost. The Natural History Museum…...
Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards celebrates decade of success
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (353+ words) Oxfordshire's apprentices, employers and training providers have been celebrated at a regional ceremony. The 10th Annual Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards took place on May 21 at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford, organised by Enterprise Oxfordshire. Supported by a business-led committee,…...
Two alpacas visit Hampshire preschool
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (152+ words) Two alpacas have paid a visit to a Hampshire preschool. George and Truffle, the visiting alpacas, spent time with children at Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool, who learned about what the animals eat, where they come from, and what their coats…...
Plans submitted for 'state-of-the-art' SEND school in former Accrington offices
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (340+ 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…...