Netherthorpe School – one of the oldest schools in Chesterfield – working hard to improve its Ofsted rating after recent inspection
The head teacher at one of the oldest schools in Chesterfield has vowed to focus on the positives and continue to make changes after it was told it requires improvement following a government inspection. This is the first inspection that Netherthorpe School, part of the Cavendish Learning Trust, has had under the new Ofsted framework […]
Bemrose School pupils among first in Derby to get up close and personal with 11ft anti-violence bee sculpture
Pupils at a Derby school will be among the first in the city to get up close and personal with a giant sculpture of a bee made from various weapons seized off the streets of Manchester. The anti-violence bee statue, created by the British Iron Work Centre – the same people behind the breathtaking Knife […]
Derby Grammar School celebrates Tomorrow’s Engineers Week
This week is Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, which puts the spotlight on the engineers of the future and how more people can be attracted into the field. We met Emily Welch, a 17-year-old Derby student with her sights firmly fixed on mechanical engineering. At 17 Emily, like many her age, is trying to get her driving […]
Local businesses sought for festive events organised by Sunshine Support that will help make Christmas less stressful for Derby families
INDEPENDENT businesses in Derby are being encouraged to help spread some festive cheer at a series of unique Christmas events being held in the city. Organised by Sunshine Support, an award-winning organisation that supports parents and professionals of children with special educational needs and disabilities, there will be six events in the run up to […]
SureScreen Diagnostics new COVID and flu combined test becomes the first to gain UK approval as fears grow over forthcoming winter “twindemic”
A new rapid lateral flow test designed to detect both flu and COVID at the same time has become the first to be approved in the UK to help save lives during the coming months as the country braces itself for an expected winter “twindemic”. Test manufacturer SureScreen Diagnostics says it has now been given […]
Experienced Residential Property Lawyer Julie joins Smith Partnership as caseloads continue to grow
A highly experienced residential property lawyer has been recruited to help a Derby law firm deal with a huge increase in case work across all five of its regional offices. Julie Tomasik, who has more than 40 years’ experience in the industry, has joined Smith Partnership as its head of conveyancing and started her new […]
Derby County author Ryan Hills to share stories from Jim Smith’s remarkable time as manager of the Rams at Derby Book Festival
Derby County supporter Ryan Hills will be talking about how the Rams became world leaders in technology and football analysis under manager Jim Smith, after being announced as one of the guest authors at this year’s autumn edition of the Derby Book Festival. Ryan, whose book ‘Groundwork’ has been a huge hit with Derby County […]
School children chalking up colourful playtimes with the help of Derbyshire-based science company Lubrizol
Hundreds of children at a large Derby primary school where play is deemed as important as lessons have been chalking up some great times with the helping hand of a local company. Pupils of all ages from Arboretum Primary School, based at Corden Street in Normanton – which has more than 600 children on […]
Roma heritage students look to the future thanks to help from Alvaston Moor Academy
Students of Roma heritage at a Derby secondary school have been given a helping hand in their future careers thanks to a special funding scheme. Alvaston Moor Academy on Bracken’s Lane has been working to help students of Roma heritage find the best education and employment opportunities after they leave their studies there. The school […]
Allestree Woodlands students’ winning posters promote anti-racism charity
A national charity is using artwork by two Allestree Woodlands School students to call for an end to racism. During Black History Month, schools and workplaces across the country are preparing to don their red clothes for National Wear Red Day (October 21) – a day created by the charity Show Racism the Red Card […]