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A pupil from Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall in Clitheroe has secured the role of Amanda Thripp in the West End production of Matilda. Bea is scheduled to depart from Stonyhurst this week to commence her rehearsals for the prestigious role. Since the age of three, Bea’s passion for dance has …

Construction of a new two-storey teaching block has started at Itchen Sixth Form College. The project, delivered by complete construction partner Stepnell on behalf of Itchen, will enable the college to replace six temporary classrooms that were in very poor condition, nearing end of life and inefficient in terms of …

YPO’s brand-new ‘Craft & Chat’ booklets, created in partnership with the NSPCC and Pritt, have been developed to support children’s mental wellbeing and encourage them to talk about their feelings. Crafting can significantly help children open up, as it creates a relaxed environment to discuss their emotions. The seven-page booklet …

A Liverpool college has been admitted into the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE), a status awarded in recognition of its exemplary standard of further education. The prestigious accolade recognises The City of Liverpool College’s strong track record of delivering the skills needed in modern Britain, making it one of …

The National Archives has launched its new School Bursary Programme which will provide financial support for schools who would otherwise find it difficult to bring pupils to our site at Kew. The bursary will cover travel costs and cover for teachers. The bursary programme is an initiative by The National …

Collaboration between universities, local government and businesses is vital to keeping talented graduates in the region, according to a group of senior higher education, business and civic leaders. Key figures from the county’s 12 universities, local councils, employers and organisations invested in graduate employment came together to discuss how they …

In collaboration with UCAS, innovative careers platform Springpod is excited to launch new virtual work experience courses. The free courses are open to school, sixth form/college and university students nationwide, offering work experience with organisations including the Met Office, Barclays, Vodafone and the UK Parliament. Designed to spark interest in …

As the new UK government begins its first term, Discovery Education is providing primary schools with digital resources to nurture pupil curiosity in democracy, parliament and the political process. Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning service Espresso, the carefully curated content – which includes regularly updated news bulletins, videos …

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Teaching School Hub (CPTSH), which has already supported over 350 schools in the region since it opened in September 2021, has launched its mission for the next four years. Local Leadership, Local Impact sets out CPTSH’s contribution to the region’s priorities for high-quality training and personalised support to date, …

The number of girls in England taking a GCSE in computing has more than halved since 2015 which could lead to continued male-dominance of the digital space and harm the UK’s aim to be a technology ‘superpower’, researchers have warned. A new report by King’s College London highlights how fewer …