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School fund rethink welcomed
CUMBRIA County Council’s leader, Eddie Martin, has welcome the Government’s pledge to review its controversial school funding reforms.
Last updated 18 October 2012
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School’s approach pays off
A HEAD teacher has said her school’s “pioneering” gender-specific projects played a part in it receiving a positive Ofsted report.
Last updated 11 October 2012
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Teacher Tony retires after career spent sharing his passion
A FORMER Sellafield worker who left the plant to pass his love of physics on to others is retiring after 25 years in the classroom.
Last updated 2 October 2012
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Education award finalists named by panel of judges
TODAY we can reveal who is in the running to pick up one of this year’s Golden Apple Awards.
Last updated 30 August 2012
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New college course to boost energy coast
LAKES College West Cumbria will introduce another new course which will help prepare the community of West Cumbria for the exciting developments planned in the area.
Last updated 29 August 2012
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Education is the winner
A HOUSING association which has helped hundreds of people into work and education is backing the CN Group Education Awards.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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New course for potential careers in music
A NEW course which studies all aspects of creating music has been launched at Lakes College.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Challening our future scientists
WHAT will our world be like in the year 2050? That’s the question that St Benedict’s School pupils have been trying to answer during a special environmental activity day.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Dedicated teacher is nominated for award
A WHITEHAVEN School teacher has been nominated for one of this year’s Golden Apple Awards for her dedication to her pupils.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Celebrating the best in education in Cumbria
THE Golden Apple Awards for 2012 are underway – a chance to once again celebrate excellence in education and training across the area.
Last updated 22 June 2012
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Green team scoops awards
A GREEN-THINKING approach to environmental issues has won Whitehaven School an award for its efforts.
Last updated 22 June 2012
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Suite puts the world at their feet
A JUNIOR school is leading the way in computer technology after a classroom revamp.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Most children get into their chosen primaries
THE majority of children have been offered a place in their preferred primary schools, according to figures released by the county council.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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MP's plea for schools
COPELAND MP Jamie Reed has told the Government the need for investment in West Cumbria’s secondary schools is “acute”.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Special measures school ‘in limbo’
ST Benedict’s School is STILL waiting for official confirmation that is has been placed in special measures. (1 comment)
Last updated 3 May 2012
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Parents are prosecuted for children not going to school
EDUCATION chiefs are pursuing punishments for parents in Cumbria whose children are not at school when they should be. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 April 2012
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Former pupil Kate runs engineering activity
A FORMER St Benedict’s pupil has returned to the school to help deliver a workshop to the next generation of engineers.
Last updated 12 April 2012
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Inspectors' praise for Egremont school
ORGILL School is celebrating a positive report from government inspectors.
Last updated 5 April 2012
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Europe-wide first for school
MAYFIELD School has become one of the first in Europe to receive a prestigious award.
Last updated 29 March 2012
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Lowca pupils’ ‘outstanding’ behaviour praised by Ofsted
LOWCA Community School is a good school and the behaviour and safety of pupils is outstanding, say Ofsted inspectors.
Last updated 29 March 2012
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