Festival to excite Nottingham’s curiosity
Writing poetry with code, gazing at stars and taking part in Chemistry experiments are just some of the activities you an expect from this year’s Festival of Science and Curiosity.…
Three primary school expansions will create 480 school places by 2020
Three Nottingham City schools will expand by the end of 2019, creating 480 school places and 26 nursery places. The three schools are: Westbury Special School in Bilborough, which will…
Pupils’ improvements in reading and writing through phonics put Nottingham in top ten
Local pupils have placed Nottingham in the top ten most improved areas in the country for learning how to read and write through phonics. Their achievement – which has seen…
Parents reminded about Safer Sleep for babies this Christmas
Public health experts at Nottingham City Council are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Babies need lots of sleep during…
1,000+ Nottingham pupils to perform in Christmas in the City concerts
Nottingham Music Service, a registered charity providing life-changing music programmes in the city, is hosting two Christmas in the City concerts from Nottingham city pupils. The charity now has more…
Make next Christmas extra special for a child in care
Nottingham City Council is encouraging potential foster carers to come forward so that children and teenagers waiting for a foster home can experience next Christmas in a loving family home.…
‘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,…
Parents can apply for primary school places on Friday
Parents and carers of children due to start primary school in September 2018 can apply for their child’s place on Friday 17 November. Anyone with children born between 1 September…
Local sports stars to attend Mellers Primary expansion official opening
Three international sports stars will help to officially open the £3.35m expansion of a Nottingham primary school this week. Great Britain gymnast Ellie Downie, former world champion boxer Jawaid Khaliq…
Christmas wish granted for charity founder
Nottingham City Council has granted When You Wish Upon a Star charity founder Barbara White OBE her own Christmas wish – to be official friends with Santa Claus himself! Barbara…