Dedicated teaching assistant Katie retires after four decades
WHEN Katie Brown started her career at a Derby school, she enjoyed the job so much she worked for free for the first two years. Now, an incredible 43 years later, Katie is retiring from her role as a senior teaching assistant at Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road. Katie has worked […]
Sports for all reaps rewards for Allestree Woodlands School
A celebration of sport has been held at Allestree Woodlands School as staff highlight the benefits of physical education for young people. On July 5, the whole school, including sixth form students, were involved in a Sports Day promoting the benefits of physical exercise on the mind and body. The event, which is part of […]
Pupils help devise a campaign about school attendance
CHILDREN across the city have contributed to a campaign about school attendance which was launched this week at an annual conference. Pupils from schools including City of Derby Academy, Chellaston Academy, Hardwick Primary and Bishop Lonsdale Church of England School worked on the campaign about the positive reasons for attending school. It is part of […]
Veterans walk from Crich to Derby remember our military heroes
Army veterans were given a send-off by a D-Day survivor when they walked 20 miles across Derbyshire to remember our military heroes and raise money for the Royal British Legion. The walking party, which include three former soldiers, undertook the journey from Crich to Mickleover last Saturday, ahead of Armed Forces Day, which takes place […]
Integration still key as Springfield Primary School marks 10 years of its Enhanced Resource Facility
Pupils at Springfield Primary School’s Enhanced Resource Facility celebrating its 10th year.
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Former semi-pro footballer Femi looks to kick on in 2024 as his premium HL Vodka joins Virtus Brands
A former semi-professional footballer who launched his own premium vodka to shake up the luxury top shelf market is looking to kick on in 2024 after joining UK independent drinks collective Virtus Brands. London-based entrepreneur Femi Cole, who launched his brand, HL Vodka, a 40% ABV vodka available in three flavours, three years ago, has […]
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 […]
Derby County Community Trust hoping that Rams’ promotion can boost community
DERBY County Community Trust – the charitable arm of the Championship club – is hoping that the Rams’ promotion will be a welcome boost to the services it offers across the city and county. The Trust, which has been in operation since the mid-90s and officially became a charity in 2008, runs more than 40 […]
Queen’s Croft High School in Lichfield to thank its community with summer of celebration
A LICHFIELD special school is planning to thank its community for a year of support by hosting a summer fayre to celebrate milestones, including a glowing Ofsted report. Queen’s Croft High School – part of the Primitas Learning Partnership – was recently rated ‘good’ by government inspectors who also praised staff’s ‘clear sense of pride […]