Primary school admissions for Nottingham City
More than 95% (3,467) of children in Nottingham have been offered a place at their first or second-choice primary school starting in September. Figures out today (Tuesday 16 April) show…
Primary school praised for improvements to achieve ‘good’ standard
A Nottingham primary school has been praised for making ‘significant improvements’. Dovecote Primary was twice rated as requiring improvement when visited by Ofsted inspectors in 2014 and 2016. But the…
Councillor David Mellen completes his Big Reading Challenge
Councillor David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Intervention and Early Years at Nottingham City Council, has completed his Big Reading Challenge – smashing his target of reading to more than…
Primary school head teacher praised as a ‘role model’ for pupils
A Nottingham primary school head teacher has been praised for the way she inspires pupils and teachers. Ofsted inspectors said Rebecca Edge is an excellent role model for everyone at…
Outstanding nursery school praised for ‘inspiring awe and wonder’
Nottingham Nursery School has been praised for the way it inspires ‘awe and wonder’ among children. Ofsted inspectors said the nursery in Radford fosters curiosity, celebrates inclusivity and nurtures children.…
Nottingham celebrates World Book Day in style
Nottingham marked World Book Day in style today (Thursday 7 March) with events in libraries and schools. Thousands of children across the city dressed up in imaginative costumes and took…
Work starts on £4m secondary school expansion
Work to expand an outstanding Wollaton school has officially started. New classrooms, an assembly hall and changing rooms are being created as part of a £4m development at The Fernwood…
Dolly Parton sings praises of Nottingham’s milestone 5,000 children with free books
PHOTO: Cllr David Mellen with the 5,000th child to receive the free books, baby Remae Gordon-Goode, with dad Raelle, mum Melanie and sister Kyron A scheme that gives free books…
Primary school praised for inspiring pupils
A Nottingham primary school has been praised for the way it inspires pupils to work hard to be successful. Ofsted inspectors said Mellers Primary School has an aspirational approach to…
Councillor David Mellen to read to 5,000 children in 50 days
Councillor David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Intervention and Early Years at Nottingham City Council, is launching his Big Reading Challenge – aiming to read to 5,000 children in 50…