A new chapter for literacy in Nottingham
An innovative drive to boost literacy levels is kick off in Nottingham today (Friday) thanks to a partnership between the National Literacy Trust, Nottingham City Council and Small Steps Big…
Higher percentage of pupils get first-choice primary school
The percentage of parents securing their first-choice primary school in Nottingham has risen above 90% for the first time. With City schools more popular than ever, a total of 92%…
Nottingham’s pioneering schools model goes from strength to strength
Here, Councillor Sam Webster, Portfolio Holder for Business, Education and Skills, gives his thoughts about the recently-launched Nottingham Schools Trust… In September 2017 we helped to launch the Nottingham Schools…
£4.75m school expansion proving a real education for pupils
Current pupils at a Nottingham special school have been learning about the building trade as part of a major expansion of the site. Westbury School, in Bilborough, is approaching the…
Education Minister visits Outstanding-rated special school in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council has paid tribute to the work of a city school following a Ministerial visit today. Councillor Sam Webster, Portfolio Holder for Business, Education and Skills, has welcomed…
Approval given for £4.1m expansion of Wollaton school
Planning consent was granted on the £4.1m expansion of a Nottingham school this afternoon. Members of Nottingham City Council’s planning committee voted to approve the application for Middleton Primary School,…
Council staff praised for efforts to keep Nottingham moving
Crews from Nottingham City Council have been praised for working through the night to keep roads open. The City was hit with snow showers overnight on Wednesday far heavier and…
Nottingham pupils showing real improvements at primary level
Primary school pupils in Nottingham are heading for the top of the class after flying up the national league tables for their work. The youngsters from Key Stage 2, aged…
‘Woman of the Year’ award for Alison!
A Nottingham City Council corporate director has been honoured in an annual awards ceremony celebrating women in business. Alison Michalska, who has responsibility for Children and Adults at the authority,…
Children’s charity delivers its 100,000th book in Nottingham
A campaign in Nottingham which delivers free books to children has just passed its 100,000 milestone. Nottingham City Council has been working alongside the Rotary Club of Nottingham to co-ordinate…