Ofsted praises school’s ambitious curriculum
Turnditch Church of England Primary School has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for raising the ambition of its curriculum. The school, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), was classed as ‘Good’ under Ofsted’s previous rating system. The education watchdog moved away from those one-word judgements in September but Turnditch, which was visited in […]
Charity giving ‘happy days’ to 35,000 children a year hails “incredible” two-year support pledge from Lubrizol after seeing rise in demand
Derbyshire children with mental, physical and emotional difficulties are to be given ‘Happy Days’ after a local science company pledged support for a highly valued charity. The Happy Day’s Children’s Charity which helps 35,000 children each year has hailed the “incredible” two-year support pledge from science company Lubrizol, which has a UK Technical Centre in […]
Shalimar Gold serves up more savings for carers as it signs up to the Blue Sky card
One of the Midlands’ best-known restaurants has pledged to help the region’s hard-working carers enjoy a well-earned night out by signing up to a national discount card. Shalimar Gold, an Indian fine-dining restaurant which has served customers in Derby for nearly 40 years, has joined the growing list of outlets to offer money off through […]
HUUB boss hails a new “pinnacle” as it agrees to supply Team GB’s age group triathletes
The founder of Derby performance sporting apparel firm HUUB has described a new deal to supply Great Britain’s age group triathlon team as the “pinnacle for our company”. Dean Jackson MBE says the ground-breaking partnership between HUUB and British Triathlon will put its Team GB age group athletes on an equal footing with the very […]
Q Branch Consulting’s new business group attracts international membership in first week
A bold Derbyshire business has launched a new leadership support project which has been so successful it attracted sign-ups from around the world in its first week. Jenny Jarvis and Matt Clutterham, the founders of Derbyshire brand and human transformation business Q Branch Consulting, have launched their new online ‘HQ’ support group to empower leaders […]
Reading Ambassadors recommend their top reads for Storytelling Week
Reading ambassadors recommend their top reads for Storytelling Week as they continue to champion reading at a Spondon school. The Year 5 and 6 pupils at Asterdale Primary School, part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, are on a mission to make reading a pleasure for more children. As well as introducing reception children to the […]
Experienced health and safety expert Ian gets on board at rail firm MTMS
Midlands rail maintenance firm MTMS has strengthened its commitment to keeping its engineers safe when they’re working at depots across the country by adding a highly experienced health and safety expert to its team. The company, which is based in Moira, Leicestershire, has appointed Ian Casswell as part of a recruitment drive launched in the […]
Elizabeth Fothergill CBE is appointed President of YMCA Derbyshire
Staff and volunteers at one of the county’s oldest charities have welcomed the appointment of Elizabeth Fothergill CBE who has agreed to become the organisation’s new President. Liz is Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire and alongside this prestigious role is also a patron of several organisations. She takes up the appointment with YMCA Derbyshire after many […]
Food bank demand continues to soar as Gillotts donates £2,500 to help ease the strain
The manager of a Selston food bank says demand for its services is soaring as the cost of living continues to bite away at families’ budgets. Chris Tomlinson, manager of the Tin Hat Centre Food Bank in Selston, says the organisation is receiving five new referrals every week as more and more people come forward […]
Enhanced Resource Facilities created for children with autism at two Spondon schools
A new Enhanced Resource Facility (ERF) to provide specialist education for children with communication and interaction needs, such as autism, is being created and another existing facility extended at two Spondon primary schools. The two schools, both part of Odyssey Collaborative Trust, will provide nearly 50 additional spaces for children who need extra educational support. […]