Council vows to get tough with pupils who play truant from school
Parents are once again being reminded that they face prosecution if their child does not attend school every day. As pupils return after the summer break, Nottingham City Council has…
Changes to the exam system for 2017
As parents anxiously await their child’s A-level or GCSE results coming out in the next few days, here is a helpful guide to explain how both sets of exams are…
Council sends good luck to Nottingham students awaiting exam results
It’s a nervous time for teenagers as they await their A-level and GCSE results but they have been assured that there are plenty of options in Nottingham – whether that’s…
Awards seek to recognise those who help others in Nottingham
Nominations are being sought to recognise the efforts of people in Nottingham who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of others. The Michael Varnam Awards 2017 will particularly champion…
Lord Mayor’s Awards recognise outstanding school attendance
Scores of school pupils descended on Harvey Hadden Sports Village for a special event to celebrate excellent attendance. This is the fourth year that Nottingham City Council has held the…
Nottingham reflects on successful 10 years since introduction of smoking ban
Health professionals have praised Nottingham’s positive steps over the past decade since the national smoking ban was brought in – but insisted there is still work to be done. It…
City’s services to safeguard children are rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
Services to protect and support children in Nottingham have been rated ‘good’ following an inspection by Ofsted. Children’s teams at Nottingham City Council were praised for creative ways of working…
Age Friendly Nottingham launches ‘Take A Seat’ in Forest Fields
A scheme which aims to get more seats for older people in local communities is extending into Forest Fields. The Age Friendly Nottingham ‘Take A Seat’ initiative wants more shops…
Nottingham children show off their artistic skills to celebrate city’s rich diversity
Schoolchildren in Nottingham have created 80 pieces of artwork to fill an exhibition promoting cultural diversity. The Nottingham Big Tent opens on Monday (June 19) and visitors to Old Market…
Work starts on £4m expansion of Nottingham special school
Building work is ready to begin on a major expansion of a Nottingham school to further improve specialist education provision in the City. The £4m development project at Westbury Academy,…