Young scientists crack the formula for top marks

WHITEHAVEN School pupils have been celebrating top achievements in their GCSE science modules.

Last updated 10 February 2011
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Fury as teaching assistants’ pay is slashed

HUNDREDS of teaching assistants in Cumbria face swingeing pay cuts after a council review found anomalies in their contracts. (30 comments)

Last updated 9 February 2011
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Aimhigher closes local base

A NATIONWIDE initiative to encourage students from under-represented groups to apply to university is to close its West Cumbrian base this summer.

Last updated 9 February 2011
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Barrow man is new vice chancellor of Cumbria university

The University of Cumbria has named the local man who is taking over its top job following its recovery from a £30 million financial crisis.

Last updated 5 February 2011
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Work under way on extension to west Cumbria's Lakes College

Work has started on the £1.2 million extension to west Cumbria’s further education college.

Last updated 4 February 2011
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I’ve seen the future – it’s back to the skills our dads knew

MY eldest son will be choosing his GCSE options this year.

Last updated 3 February 2011
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Ofsted report is ‘wonderful reward’ to Lakes College

LAKES College has received a positive report from government inspectors. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 February 2011
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Working out the future

ST Benedict’s School pupils have been given a unique insight into the world of work at a special career-themed day.

Last updated 2 February 2011
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School appeals panel campaign

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to recruit people in Cumbria to serve on school appeal panels.

Last updated 2 February 2011
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Union joins battle against the scrapping of student allowance

THE University of Cumbria’s Students Union is opposing plans to scrap a maintenance allowance for young people.

Last updated 26 January 2011
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Thornhill teacher receives 'outstanding' accreditation

A SENIOR teacher at Thornhill Primary has received an “outstanding’’ accreditation for her work teaching personal, social and health education.

Last updated 13 January 2011
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Boost for students

YOUNGSTERS heading for university in September could have over £3,000 sitting in the bank before freshers’ week.

Last updated 5 January 2011
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Sat pretty over school Sats results

WEST Cumbria boasts some of the best performing primary schools in the country, according to government figures published last week.

Last updated 29 December 2010
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Check out what's on offer in adult education

LEARNING new skills and developing hobbies has been made easier, with a whole range of adult education courses.

Last updated 9 December 2010
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Partnership’s first chairman is announced

ONE of Sellafield’s top bosses has been named the first chairman of Cumbria’s Local Enterprise Partnership.

Last updated 8 December 2010
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College to extend

A £1.2m extension will be built at Lakes College West Cumbria to cater for teenagers with special needs and disabilities.

Last updated 1 December 2010
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Childcare providers: the options

THE following childcare providers are registered and inspected by Ofsted:

Last updated 24 November 2010
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Taking those first steps

A PRE-SCHOOL can be one of the first experiences your child has of learning outside your home – but choosing the right setting can seem like a daunting task.

Last updated 24 November 2010
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Choosing a nursery, applying for a place

Last updated 24 November 2010
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