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…
OFSTED report shows improvement in Nottingham schools
Following the release of OFSTED’s annual report which shows schools in Nottingham are improving, Councillor Sam Webster, Portfolio Holder for Business, Education and Skills, says more still needs to be…
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…
‘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,…
National conference to discuss solutions to teacher workload problem
A national conference will see educational leaders from across the country come together to discuss ways to improve teacher recruitment and retention. There is widespread agreement, including from the government,…
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…
Deadline fast approaching to apply for secondary school place
Around 800 sets of parents have yet to submit a secondary school application for their child ahead of Tuesday’s midnight deadline. Parents and carers have until October 31 to apply…
Council gets tough on pupils not in school
Nottingham City Council is cracking down on truancy by carrying out patrols to ensure children are in school. Truancy ‘hotspots’ across the city will be targeted by the council’s Education…
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…