First pupils start at brand new Heathfield Primary site
The first pupils have started using the new £5.3m Heathfield Primary School today (12 October) – part of the City Council’s ambitious expansion plan. The school in Basford is now…
Council plans to get more young people ready for the world of work
Nottingham City Council is consulting with head teachers over a new strategy to get more school leavers ready for work. Every primary, secondary and special school in the City would…
Have your say on plans to make Fernwood Primary School bigger
Parents are being invited to have their say on plans to increase the size of Fernwood Primary school in Wollaton. The council is consulting on a proposal to expand the…
Nottingham celebrates 10 years of school links with China
Nottingham is celebrating a decade of City school partnerships with China by holding a special education conference to highlight best practice in establishing international links. Taking place on Monday 21…
Foster carers needed to help families in Syrian refugee crisis
As Nottingham people prepare to welcome refugees following the recent government announcement, more foster carers will be needed to care for unaccompanied children arriving here in response to the Syria…
Views wanted on reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities service
People in Nottingham are being asked to give their views on changes to the way health, education and social care services work together to support children with special educational needs…
Why support is vital for suicide prevention
More than 90 people die from suicide in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City every year – and men aged between 35–64 account for 75% of suicides. World Suicide Prevention Day (Thursday,…
Award-winning attendance campaign is back
Nottingham City Council is teaming up with Capital FM to run another school attendance marketing campaign in the autumn term. It builds on a successful gig competition in Autumn Term…
City celebrates pupils with the best school attendance
Hundreds of school pupils are being recognised for their excellent attendance and behaviour at a huge celebration in Nottingham. Games, activities, music and performances are being held at The Lord…
More Nottingham children offered a place at their first choice of school
New figures show the number of Nottingham children getting a place at their first choice of school has risen. This improvement is despite an increase in demand for places in…