Be vigilant – warning to schools ahead of ‘cutting season’
Extra vigilance is being urged in all schools across the city and county in their support of girls at risk of FGM ahead of the summer. As the summer is…
£1m to create more construction jobs in Nottingham
Government funding of £1million has been given to Nottingham to get more people into construction training and jobs. Partners in Nottingham have been given a slice of a £22million funding…
Lord Mayor’s Awards recognises super school attendance
Hundreds of school pupils enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games at a special event to celebrate their excellent attendance. This is the fifth year that Nottingham City Council has…
Schools gearing up for awareness-raising event on sex education and relationships
The country’s first ever Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Day is being held across Nottingham this week. A number of city schools are signed up already and are planning activities…
Work on new playing space for children of Bilborough begins
The build started on a major play space for Bilborough yesterday, based on a wide public consultation and addressing a local need for accessible and safe places to play. The…
Kaia takes the crown after showing off her creative side
The Nottingham Young Creative Awards celebrated its tenth year with a sell-out evening of performances and awards at the Nottingham Playhouse. Kaia Lucas, aged 16, from Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, was…
Deputy headteacher of Outstanding-rated school invited to meet Prime Minister
An ‘inspirational’ Nottingham teacher with four decades of service to children with special educational needs has been invited to attend a Downing Street reception. Claire Waldrom, deputy headteacher at Rosehill…
City Council updates travel support system for youngsters
Improvements to a scheme helping pupils travel independently around Nottingham will open up support to more youngsters. Nottingham City Council has updated its Independent Travel Training (ITT) service, which offers…
Two city special schools delivering Outstanding teaching
Two Nottingham schools for pupils with additional and special educational needs have been handed the highest grading by Ofsted inspectors. Oak Field School and Specialist Sports College, in Bilborough, has…
Outstanding Wollaton school to launch expansion plans after £4m funding bid success
A Nottingham academy is celebrating after the City Council helped secure £4m to fund a proposal to expand by 450 places. The Fernwood School, in Wollaton, has successfully applied for…