Local heroes inspire the next generation at Loscoe Primary School
What have a policeman, a beekeeper, an aerospace engineer and an explorer got in common? They all attended a careers event at a Derbyshire School to inspire the next generation of workers. Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery, in Flamstead Avenue, held its first ever Career’s Week and lined up the inspirational guests to talk […]
FREE education tech event to be held in Derby with chance for schools to win a 3D printer
A LEADING IT firm is hosting a free event next month for schools to show how technology and software can make teaching more fun and help staff. L.E.A.D. IT Services, which is based on Pride Park, will give demonstrations on virtual reality headsets, interactive smart screens and communication software at the third M.E.E.T. education technology […]
Vibrant Accountancy encourages business leaders to talk about numbers after new research
A LEADING accountancy firm is encouraging business leaders to talk more openly about their numbers after research found that finance is what most feel stressed about. Bev Wakefield, owner of award-winning Vibrant Accountancy, has created a toolkit to help others after data from Simply Business found that 62% of business owners feel stressed about their […]
Minister David Johnston MP is questioned by students and staff at St Clare’s School in Derby over future of special needs education
Cricket, questions and concerns about the future of special needs education were shared with David Johnston MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Department for Education, during his visit to St Clare’s School in Mickleover. The minister joined Derby North MP Amanda Solloway for a tour of the school in Rough Heanor Road, where she pulled together […]
Barron McCann is latest to show its support for charity Derby County Community Trust
A LEADING tech business has joined forces with a charity improving the lives of Derby people through sport, health and education. Barron McCann, which provides IT services to customers throughout the UK and Europe and has its headquarters in Derby, is the latest business to become a partner of Derby County Community Trust as it […]
Digital agency lines up for an old-fashioned sports day for Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff at a Derby digital agency took each other on at a three-legged race and an egg-throwing competition when they held an old-school sports day as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. The employees, at JDR Group, on Pride Park, spent the afternoon away from their desks at a nearby green open space as part […]
Much-loved Derbyshire charity me&dee reports soaring demand in its 18th year
A much-loved Derbyshire charity supporting families make memories together when a life-limiting illness means time may be short, has reported soaring demand as it marks its 18th birthday in 2024. Maria Hanson MBE has reported that her highly valued Melbourne-based charity me&dee supported more than 700 families in 2023 – far in excess of the […]
Academy helping excluded students is rated as Good by Ofsted inspectors
An academy which helps young people who have been excluded from school has been rated as Good across all areas by Oftsed inspectors. Esteem North Academy, which covers all of North Derbyshire, was praised for its work to build warm, trusting relationships with pupils so they feel safe and happy in school and are able to […]
Peggy hangs up the tongs after 37 years as school dinner lady
From syrup puddings to Jamie Oliver’s healthy school meals and the end of dinner money, as a dinner lady, Peggy Sweeting has been through it all. On May 24, Peggy, 65, will serve her last school meal to hungry students at Lees Brook Academy after 37 years in the kitchen. When she started in 1987, it […]
Renowned folk singer helps Derbyshire recycled plastic furniture company TDP celebrate prestigious King’s Award
A Derbyshire company which has so far saved from the environment enough plastic bottles to fill the Albert Hall 16 times over has celebrated being officially presented with a highly coveted King’s Award for Sustainable Development. Wirksworth-based manufacturing company TDP Ltd, which makes outdoor furniture entirely from recycled plastic, was one of only 15 companies […]