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The RSPCA has announced that they are now an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the Volunteering section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). The RSPCA’s scheme is accessible for all ages and can now form part of a young person’s Bronze or Silver Award. The scheme is aimed at …

A new version of a popular maths curriculum has been launched by HFL Education (formerly Herts for Learning) to make the subject easier to teach and ensure every child gets the most from – and enjoys – their primary maths education. ESSENTIALMATHS is a way of rebuilding passion for maths, …

Cornaby Education, a pioneering company dedicated to optimising admissions processes and enhancing the recruitment of international students for independent boarding schools, officially launches today. The company, founded by Ed Cornaby, leverages extensive experience in both admissions and international admissions to provide tailored solutions for educational institutions. Ed Cornaby, the founder …

Wrexham County Borough Council has selected management information system (MIS) and Finance provider Bromcom Computers to roll out its cloud MIS to all 71 schools in the region. The previous system, still used across almost all of Wales, has been in place for more than 30 years. Having won the …

A pupil from Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall in Clitheroe has secured the role of Amanda Thripp in the West End production of Matilda. Bea is scheduled to depart from Stonyhurst this week to commence her rehearsals for the prestigious role. Since the age of three, Bea’s passion for dance has …

Construction of a new two-storey teaching block has started at Itchen Sixth Form College. The project, delivered by complete construction partner Stepnell on behalf of Itchen, will enable the college to replace six temporary classrooms that were in very poor condition, nearing end of life and inefficient in terms of …

YPO’s brand-new ‘Craft & Chat’ booklets, created in partnership with the NSPCC and Pritt, have been developed to support children’s mental wellbeing and encourage them to talk about their feelings. Crafting can significantly help children open up, as it creates a relaxed environment to discuss their emotions. The seven-page booklet …

A Liverpool college has been admitted into the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE), a status awarded in recognition of its exemplary standard of further education. The prestigious accolade recognises The City of Liverpool College’s strong track record of delivering the skills needed in modern Britain, making it one of …

The National Archives has launched its new School Bursary Programme which will provide financial support for schools who would otherwise find it difficult to bring pupils to our site at Kew. The bursary will cover travel costs and cover for teachers. The bursary programme is an initiative by The National …

Collaboration between universities, local government and businesses is vital to keeping talented graduates in the region, according to a group of senior higher education, business and civic leaders. Key figures from the county’s 12 universities, local councils, employers and organisations invested in graduate employment came together to discuss how they …