Derbyshire town businesses launch appeal helping local charity give smiles to poorly children this Christmas
The spirit of Christmas has come already in Melbourne after two businesses launched an appeal to help a local charity give smiles to poorly children this festive season. Award-winning Q Branch Consulting has joined forces with Melbourne Print in a Christmas present appeal to help the much-loved me&dee charity turn Santa for poorly children whose […]
Long-running Derby social care enterprises join forces to create powerful ‘One Stop Shop’ for people with disabilities and their carers
Long-standing Derby social care providers have joined forces to create a comprehensive ‘One Stop Shop’ helping thousands of people with disabilities to live independently. ‘The Disability Syndicate’ brings together Blue Sky Brokers, DD Payroll Services and the Kate Garraway-backed Blue Sky Social Care Card under one roof for the first time. The new Pride Park […]
Derby agency MacMartin wins funding to help close the behaviour science and creativity gap
A Derby marketing agency has been awarded Government funding for a groundbreaking research project to help communications professionals create more effective behaviour change campaigns. MacMartin says it wants to bridge the gap between academic theory and creative communications practice to help in-house teams and marketing agencies apply behavioural science more effectively in real-world campaigns. The […]
William Gilbert pupils find the joy of moving with Rammie
There were cheers all round at a Derby school when pupils got the chance to meet a footballing icon after completing a six-week programme exploring the joy of movement and healthy choices. Year five pupils at William Gilbert School in Duffield – part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust (DDAT) – took part in the […]
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust launches EPIC Hub to share practical, inclusive expertise with schools
An educational trust specialising in alternative provision and special educational needs teaching has launched a new hub to share its expertise with mainstream teachers. Esteem Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) has launched the Esteem Professional Institute of Collaboration (EPIC Hub), a centre for professional learning and leadership development. Led by Jolene Carter, Director of Research and Development at Esteem MAT, the EPIC […]
Caring dad shows sweet side after becoming new lollipop man at Derbyshire primary school
A Derbyshire dad who spends his days keeping people safe on the railways is now helping protect children on the roads too — after becoming his village’s new lollipop man. Pete Kelly already works in a safety-critical role on the railways but has now taken on a second job ensuring pupils can cross the road […]
Schools come together in landmark Derby Cathedral celebration
Pupils and staff from more than 30 schools came together under one roof for the first time to celebrate more than a decade of their academy trust. Representatives from all 33 schools belonging to the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) gathered for the special service at Derby Cathedral, marking 11 years of growth, collaboration and […]
Derby tech firm crowned national Technology Vendor of the Year
A Derby-based technology specialist has scooped a major national award recognising its innovation, teamwork and customer-first approach to IT. Barron McCann, working in partnership with Retail Assist, has been named Technology Vendor of the Year at the Retail Technology Innovation Hub (RTIH) Awards – a prestigious celebration of the businesses driving change across the retail […]
Derbyshire teenager under care of Derventio Housing Trust puts down roots in the garden
A Derbyshire teenager who is being housed by Derventio Housing Trust has been finding space to thrive in a valued gardening project. Leo Webberley, 19, of Heanor, has been living with Derventio Housing Trust since just before Christmas last year. The trust provides accommodation to hundreds of people across the UK who might otherwise be […]
Derby trio aiming to score Deaflympics glory
Three talented deaf footballers from a Derby school are set to take on the world as they prepare to represent Great Britain at the Deaflympics in Tokyo. Isabel, Summer and Evie, all pupils at the Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD), have been selected for the GB Women’s Deaf Football Squad and will fly […]