Award-winning Derbyshire consultancy firm secures NHS mental health contract
Founders of an award-winning Derbyshire consultancy have shared key findings on how to encourage more men and over-50s to get help for their mental health after working with the NHS on the issue. Matt Clutterham and Jenny Jarvis, founders of brand and human transformation company Q Branch Consulting, are booked up for months in advance, […]
Nine-year-old inspires community as she prepares for bone marrow transplant
A nine-year-old girl just weeks away from a life-changing bone marrow transplant has been busy raising funds for charity. Mara, a pupil at Oakwood Junior School in Alvaston, suffers from a rare bone marrow failure syndrome which affects her red blood cells. As a result, she is often fatigued and requires blood transfusions every three […]
Derby students make a splash in national water innovation competition
TWO aspiring engineers from a Derby school have made it to the final six of a prestigious national competition designed to tackle some of the UK’s biggest water-related challenges. As part of a work placement with global engineering consultancy COWI, year 10 students Zak Wood and Abdullahi Hamza from The Bemrose School, created an innovative […]
Even more to celebrate at award-winning Alton Valley
Fast-growing tech firm Alton Valley has added two major industry accolades to its growing list of honours, cementing its position as one of the UK’s rising stars in IT infrastructure, managed IT services and bespoke security solutions. The Pride Park-based company has won the Managed Services Provider (MSP) of the Year (Up to £10m turnover) […]
Rising stars at Repton take centre stage with National Youth Theatre success
A RECORD 13 pupils from a Derbyshire school are stepping into the showbusiness spotlight after securing places at the National Youth Theatre – one of the UK’s most prestigious drama institutions. The students from Repton School are now hoping to follow in the footsteps of former pupil Tom Chambers, best known for his roles in […]
Peer Mentoring at Allestree Woodlands School is building belonging, confidence, and community.
Allestree Woodlands School’s peer mentoring programme to support Year 7 students is being extended following a successful relaunch this year. Designed to foster a strong sense of belonging among students and support the personal development of both mentors and mentees, the programme began in February (with training), before being launched after Easter, and has been […]
L.E.A.D. IT Services Flying High after partnering with one of UK’s top performing multi-academy trusts
A leading Derby educational technology firm that is supporting hundreds of schools across the UK with their IT has partnered with one of the country’s top performing multi academy trusts. L.E.A.D. IT Services in Pride Park has now signed up to partner with the highly rated Flying High Trust which runs 35 schools across Derbyshire, […]
Portway Junior School launches on-site Alternative Provision in partnership with Freedom Foundation
Portway Junior School in Allestree has teamed up with national creative CIC Freedom Foundation to establish its own on-site Alternative Provision (AP) – a nurturing space designed to support children who struggle with aspects of mainstream education. The innovative provision, affectionately named Dreams Come True Here (DCTH) by the children who attend, offers a creative […]
Cosy CEO left feeling honoured and proud as UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves pays a visit
The founder of a Midlands firm has spoken of his company’s pride after it was hailed by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP as a shining example of the country’s medium-sized enterprises. Peter Ellse, CEO of Cosy Direct, made the comments following a visit by the Chancellor to his company – which supplies sustainable, open-ended educational […]
Derbyshire company bowls over county cricket club with sponsorship of new pitch side hospitality area
A Wirksworth company which has won a top award for its recycled plastic garden furniture has unveiled sponsorship of Derbyshire County Cricket Club after kitting out a smart new pitch side hospitality area. Furniture company TDP, winners of a King’s Award for Sustainability, has provided the seating for a new pitch side enclosure at the […]