Derbyshire nursery expands due to popular demand
The Nest, attached to Newbold Church School on Cranborne Road in Derbyshire – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – is now offering full-time provision for children aged three and four years old. The expansion comes as part of a national push to support working families with increased access to funded childcare. Nursery […]
Derbyshire village children welcome MP after their school picked for Government free breakfast scheme
Primary aged children from South Derbyshire enjoyed a bright and early MP visit after their school was picked for a Government scheme providing free breakfasts. South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett paid a visit to Sale & Davys CE Primary School in Barrow-upon-Trent which is taking part in a Government scheme offering free breakfasts before morning […]
Penguin PR appoints digital marketing talent Danielle Williams as new account executive
Derby-based communications agency Penguin PR has appointed Danielle Williams as its newest account executive, strengthening its digital marketing and content creation offering. Danielle joins the agency with a strong background in digital content, having previously worked with British Wheelchair Basketball. In this role, she played a key part in boosting the organisation’s online presence, producing […]
Renowned ceramicist helps Derbyshire school students to bloom
World-famous artist Paul Cummins MBE – best known for his iconic poppy installation at The Tower of London – has delivered his first-ever school workshop in Derbyshire. Paul, whose 2014 poppy display captivated millions and commemorated the centenary of the First World War, visited Repton Prep School to lead a hands-on ceramic workshop and share […]
Barron McCann partners with University of Derby to offer industry experience
AN award-winning tech company has provided marketing students with a chance to put their academic knowledge to the test with a real-world business challenge thanks to a collaboration with the university. Barron McCann, which provides the most advanced technologies to the retail, stadium and hospitality sectors across the UK and Europe, is working in partnership […]
Walter Evans Primary School celebrates second platinum School Games Mark Award
Walter Evans Primary School is celebrating a sporting triumph after being awarded the prestigious School Games Platinum Mark Award for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years — the highest accolade of its kind. This is the second time the school, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, has received the Platinum Award, a rare achievement […]
Army veteran comes on board rail firm MTMS as its latest senior engineer
An army veteran is helping keep the wheels turning at Derbyshire rail firm MTMS after joining the company as a senior engineer. Dave Greenaway, who served in the Armed Forces straight after leaving school as a teenager, has started his new role at MTMS, working in train depots up and down the UK. Dave’s role […]
Teacher draws on personal experience to help new arrivals thrive at Derby school
A Derby teacher, who moved to the UK as a young child speaking no English, is now using his own past struggles to guide and inspire new arrivals, helping them feel at home, find their voice, and flourish in a new country. Leon Chan, who teaches at The Bemrose School on Uttoxeter Road, leads the […]
Artist Millie climbs a steep learning curve as they commit to their business full-time
A Derby art student whose dream is to sell their work for a living is set to run their business full-time after winning a year’s marketing support from a city firm. Millie Crabtree, who operates an online brand called Sugaarloaf, says their company has taken a big step forward and has seen an increase in […]
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes three new appointments to support growth and inclusion
Odyssey Collaborative Trust has welcomed three new leaders, strengthening its mission to deliver high-quality, community-driven education with a trio of key leadership appointments and further cementing its role as a driving force for positive change across its seven city schools. The Trust has created new Director of Education and Director of SEND roles and […]