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Derbyshire nursery expands due to popular demand

A Chesterfield nursery, known for its supportive atmosphere and child-led approach, is extending its hours to keep up with demand...

24 June, 2025

Pupils at the school pick out their favourite breakfasts with, pictured at the back (l to r) teaching assistant Mandy Dudden, school business manager Victoria Lindsay, head teacher Sarah Briggs and South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett

Derbyshire village children welcome MP after their school picked for Government free breakfast scheme

Primary aged children from South Derbyshire enjoyed a bright and early MP visit after their school was picked for a...

24 June, 2025

Students at Holbrook Primary School standing in front of a wooden sign that says 'Holbrook Hideaway'

Holbrook Primary celebrates outstanding Ofsted praise for pupil’s behaviour and personal development

Pupils at Holbrook Church of England Primary School have been praised by Ofsted inspectors for their ‘outstanding’ behaviour, attitudes and...

19 June, 2025

Andy Brown the new Headteacher at Derby Cathedral school.

New head teacher announced for city secondary school

A new head teacher has been appointed at Derby Cathedral School, one of the city’s newest and fastest growing secondary...

15 May, 2025

Stanley Common pupils step back in time for VE Day celebrations

A Derbyshire school turned back the clock to mark VE Day, giving pupils a glimpse into life during wartime Britain...

13 May, 2025

Students from Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School

Ofsted Praises Sale and Davys Primary for Outstanding Personal Development and Strong Educational Standards

Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School in Barrow-on-Trent has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for delivering a “good”...

12 May, 2025

Students from Hardwick primary school displaying their work.

Hardwick Primary School’s nurturing environment builds confidence

Hardwick Primary School in Dover Street, Derby, has earned praise from Ofsted inspectors for its warm, nurturing and supportive environment,...

12 May, 2025

students from Firs Primary School in the costumes donated to them.

Initiative ‘dresses up’ World Book Day with unexpected costume delivery

School staff who discovered seven mystery boxes on their doorstep had a pleasant surprise when they opened them – finding...

04 April, 2025

Students from William Gilbert Primary School with Steel form BBC's Gladiator in their classroom

William Gilbert….ARE YOU READY?!

One of the stars of the BBC series Gladiators, Zack George – also known as Steel – has paid a...

12 February, 2025

Stundents from Turnditch CofE Prary School with their teacher in the playground.

Ofsted praises school’s ambitious curriculum

Turnditch Church of England Primary School has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for raising the ambition of its curriculum. ...

04 February, 2025

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