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 […]
DSP (Interiors) celebrates 35 years of excellence in interior designand fit-out services
One of the Midlands’ most respected commercial interior design and fit-out companies is celebrating its 35th birthday and reflecting on three and a half decades in business. DSP (Interiors), based in Derby, has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke interior solutions that combine functionality, innovation and exceptional craftsmanship. The award-winning company has successfully transformed […]
School focus: “We are extremely lucky to have the best of both worlds” – says headteacher as two small Derbyshire primary schools work together in unique partnership
Tucked away in the rolling hills of rural Derbyshire, the Acorn Partnership – made up of Long Lane and Marston Montgomery Primary Schools – offers a warm and nurturing environment where community spirit thrives and children flourish. With just 24 pupils on each site, these small village schools may be modest in size, but their impact on […]
Mayor’s charity meal serves up support for local causes
A DERBY restaurant was the setting for an evening of generosity and community spirit as the Mayor of Derby hosted a special charity meal in support of two local causes. The event, hosted by Councillor Ged Potter, took place at COSMO on London Road and brought together supporters for a night of international cuisine, live […]
Murray Park make history with shootout success
History has been made at a Derby school after their under-14s football team triumphed in the County Cup Final — securing the title for the very first time. Having reached the finals twice before, Murray Park School finally claimed victory in this year’s competition, beating 32 other teams to take the crown. The match, played […]