Firs Primary School first in city to receive anti-racism award
A Derby primary school is celebrating after becoming the first in the city to receive a prestigious anti-racism award, recognising its strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Firs Primary School, on Raven Street – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – is one of only 27 schools in the country to receive […]
Pupils call on community to clean up their act in fly-tipping fightback
Waving placards and marching peacefully through the streets, pupils from a city infant school are leading an inspiring community campaign against persistent fly-tipping outside their school gates. Children from St Chad’s CofE School, in Normanton – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – have organised petitions, staged a series of peaceful protests and […]
Ofsted hails Asterdale Primary’s “strong” approach to inclusion and getting it right for every child
A Spondon primary school has been praised by Ofsted for its commitment to children, regardless of barriers or their starting points. Asterdale Primary School was judged “strong” in the “inclusion” category under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, with inspectors concluding that “pupils who find learning the hardest benefit from high-quality, inclusive teaching”. The report added: “Across […]
Award-winning William Gilbert Primary “sets benchmark” for rural schools on encouraging families to ditch the car
A Derbyshire village primary which won a top national active travel award is setting a benchmark for how rural schools can encourage families to ditch the car on their way to class – a national boss said. William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School and Nursery in Duffield, part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, […]
Derbyshire homeless project participant Leo, 20, urges kindness during Mental Health Awareness Week
A Derbyshire 20-year-old housed by homeless organisation Derventio Housing Trust has been planting the seeds for better mental health through gardening and baking – and is now helping others to do the same. Leo Webberley was talking during Mental Health Awareness Week about how his passion for growing green things and helping others find joy […]
Bemrose pupils celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday with nature-inspired careers event
A Derby school marked the birthday of national treasure Sir David Attenborough byexploring how a love of nature and animals can inspire future careers. Pupils at The Bemrose Primary School, in Uttoxeter Road, took part in a range ofactivities linked to the birthday of the celebrated broadcaster and environmentalcampaigner, learning more about wildlife, sustainability and […]
A Derbyshire school has room to grow with new outdoor classroom
A Derbyshire school has thanked its local community after a successful fundraising effort saw residents dig deep to help bring outdoor learning to life. Bishop Pursglove CofE Primary School in Tideswell – part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust (DDAT) – has added a new outdoor classroom within its school grounds, following fundraising efforts from both […]
Behaviour-change agency produces fire safety film rooted in psychology of anticipated regret
A Derby creative communications agency says it is a step closer to achieving its aim of harnessing behavioural science right throughout the creative process after it delivered its latest hard-hitting campaign video to its clients. MacMartin, based in Agard Street, described the video, called Don’t Be The One, as a landmark piece of work whose […]
Inspectors highlight ‘deep-rooted, compassionate’ culture at Derbyshire primary school
Staff and pupils at a Derbyshire primary have been described as a ‘loving schoolfamily’ by inspectors who also praised the strong support for vulnerable children. St Giles Church of England Primary & Nursery School in Matlock is celebrating afterreceiving a highly positive Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools(SIAMS) report. Inspectors described the school as […]
Head teacher Rob lays down a challenge as he gears up for the Cosy Bike and Hike
A Kilburn headteacher who has signed up for a 107-mile charity bike ride has challenged hispupils to match his efforts – by covering the same distance on their bikes and scooters. Rob Hull, headteacher at Kilburn Junior School, is currently in training for the Cosy Bike andHike, which will see him cycling from Derby to […]