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Halton and Warrington academy trusts plan major merger move
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (421+ words) TWO academy trusts are in talks over a possible merger. Halton-based Wade Deacon Trust (WDT), which operates 10 schools across Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, and St Helens, and Omega Multi-Academy Trust (OMAT), with seven schools in Warrington and Liverpool, have announced formal…...
Warrington driving school has been named best in the north west
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (196+ words) A WARRINGTON driving school which has helped hundreds pass their test has been named best in the north west for the fourth year in a row. Kerry Longson, who lives in Paddington, founded Kerry's Driver Training nine years ago. The…...
Four Warrington schools secure funding for urgent building upgrades
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (343+ words) FOUR Warrington schools have been awarded government funding. The money comes from the national Condition Improvement Fund and will be used to help improve school buildings through essential repairs and upgrades. Part of a wider programme of investment in school…...
MP hosts SEND roundtable with Warrington Wolves Foundation
1+ week, 1+ day ago (480+ words) WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has held a roundtable in collaboration with the Warrington Wolves Foundation to discuss the Government's reforms to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system. The roundtable offered parents and education professionals the opportunity to…...
Warrington boy wins national Scout award for dyslexia campaign
1+ week, 3+ day ago (407+ words) A YOUNG boy has raised more than "1, 700 to provide dyslexia-friendly books to schools. Luke Jones, a 12-year-old Scout from Warrington, was honoured with the Chief Scout's Unsung Heroes Award at Gilwell Park for his fundraising efforts and dedication to making…...
Did you start reception in 2006? 17 new starter pics from Warrington schools
1+ week, 3+ day ago (144+ words) CHILDREN across Warrington will be getting ready to start school full-time in just a few months. We have gone back into our archive to find reception pictures of youngsters on their first day of school back in 2006 - 20 years ago. Old…...
No date in sight for reopening of Warrington teaching pool
2+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) AN update has been issued on the closure of a popular teaching pool in Warrington which has been closed for four months. The teaching pool at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub temporarily closed back in January. Warrington Borough Council stated that…...
Kids Planet Lymm launches safeguarding tech partnership
2+ week, 3+ day ago (351+ words) A MAJOR nursery group has launched a new technology partnership to support child welfare. Kids Planet Day Nurseries, based in Lymm, has teamed up with CPOMS to roll out safeguarding and wellbeing software across more than 290 sites nationwide. As one…...
Lymm hypnotherapist creates free audio to help students tackle exam stress
2+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) A HYPNOTHERAPIST has created free guided audio sessions to help students manage exam nerves. Annette Williams, from Silverbrook Hypnotherapy in Lymm, has launched two 'Exam Reset' recordings designed for students to use during their journeys to school or college. One…...
Warrington children's home praised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally well cared for"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (400+ words) WESTLAND Drive has achieved its 13th consecutive 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. The children's home, located in Warrington, received top marks during its latest inspection, with inspectors praising its support for vulnerable children and their families. Westland Drive provides short break care as…...