Murray Park students embrace life in China
STUDENTS from a Derby secondary school have returned from a cultural exchange visit to China with glowing praise for the country’s school system — even saying they preferred their style of learning. Pupils from Murray Park School in Mickleover travelled to Hefei as part of a visit arranged through the Global Schools Alliance, where they experienced first-hand […]
Firms warned to be aware of “massive change” as web search switches to Chat GPT
A Derby digital marketing agency is warning companies to be aware of a massive change in internet searching with more and more people using Chat GPT to find what they need online. Will Williamson, a director of JDR Group, says firms could lose out on web traffic and sales if they don’t respond to the […]
Brave siblings take the plunge for charity
Three courageous siblings took fundraising to new heights this month by abseiling 80ft off Millers Dale Viaduct in Derbyshire – raising more than £500 for a cancer support charity. Olivia Priestley (23) and her twin brothers, Harrison and Mason Priestley (20), completed the daring challenge as part of Derby-based DSP Interiors’ ongoing commitment to supporting […]
Derby students make a splash in national water innovation competition
TWO aspiring engineers from a Derby school have made it to the final six of a prestigious national competition designed to tackle some of the UK’s biggest water-related challenges. As part of a work placement with global engineering consultancy COWI, year 10 students Zak Wood and Abdullahi Hamza from The Bemrose School, created an innovative […]
Peer Mentoring at Allestree Woodlands School is building belonging, confidence, and community.
Allestree Woodlands School’s peer mentoring programme to support Year 7 students is being extended following a successful relaunch this year. Designed to foster a strong sense of belonging among students and support the personal development of both mentors and mentees, the programme began in February (with training), before being launched after Easter, and has been […]
Derbyshire company bowls over county cricket club with sponsorship of new pitch side hospitality area
A Wirksworth company which has won a top award for its recycled plastic garden furniture has unveiled sponsorship of Derbyshire County Cricket Club after kitting out a smart new pitch side hospitality area. Furniture company TDP, winners of a King’s Award for Sustainability, has provided the seating for a new pitch side enclosure at the […]
15 Years of flavour and community spirit at COSMO Wolverhampton
A Wolverhampton restaurant known for serving up dishes from every corner of the globe has marked a major milestone – 15 years of success – with generous donations to a local charity. COSMO Wolverhampton, based on Bentley Bridge Way, has been bringing international flavours to the city since 2009. To celebrate its 15th birthday, the […]
Derbyshire nursery expands due to popular demand
The Nest, attached to Newbold Church School on Cranborne Road in Derbyshire – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – is now offering full-time provision for children aged three and four years old. The expansion comes as part of a national push to support working families with increased access to funded childcare. Nursery […]
Walter Evans Primary School celebrates second platinum School Games Mark Award
Walter Evans Primary School is celebrating a sporting triumph after being awarded the prestigious School Games Platinum Mark Award for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years — the highest accolade of its kind. This is the second time the school, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, has received the Platinum Award, a rare achievement […]
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes three new appointments to support growth and inclusion
Odyssey Collaborative Trust has welcomed three new leaders, strengthening its mission to deliver high-quality, community-driven education with a trio of key leadership appointments and further cementing its role as a driving force for positive change across its seven city schools. The Trust has created new Director of Education and Director of SEND roles and […]