Odyssey Collaborative Trust’s first cohort of postgraduate trainee teachers highlight strength of school-based training 

From a swimming coach of 20 years to a child psychology graduate, the first cohort of trainee teachers on the Odyssey Collaborative Trust (OCT) and…

Teenage sales executive Ryan is on the shortlist for apprentice award

A Chesterfield teenager who realised mid-way through his A-Levels that the academic route was not for him has been shortlisted for an apprenticeship award after…

Derventio Education celebrates apprenticeships as Managing Director marks company’s 20th apprentice

A Derby businessman is urging fellow business owners to give apprentices a chance after his firm celebrated the success of its 20th apprentice. Stuart Reece,…

Leading Derby IT company marks National Apprenticeship Week this February by pledging unwavering support for supporting young people into employment

An expanding Derby IT company has renewed its commitment to supporting young people during National Apprenticeship Week this February by pledging unwavering support for employing…

Leading Derby training provider urges big firms to “use it or lose it” as Government reforms increase chance of missing out on apprenticeships funding

The director of a global training provider has urged businesses to “use it or lose it” as Government reforms taking effect this year mean many…

Outstanding-rated Derby apprenticeship provider Blue Lion opens state-of-the-art Marketing and Media Training Centre to help employers upskill staff and recruit new talent

Ofsted outstanding rated apprenticeship provider Blue Lion Training Academy has hugely expanded its audio-visual apprenticeships with the launch of a brand new state-of-the-art media centre…

English and Maths still ighly valuable for UK Employers

Functional Skills resources creators who are passionate about using real life scenarios to help learners have reported employers still highly value vital skills in English…

Glowing Ofsted report for The Bemrose School where ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ is praised by inspectors

A DERBY city school (@BemroseSchool) has been praised for its ‘strong relationships’ with students, a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ and providing ‘opportunities to develop pupils’…

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…

The Bemrose School pupils collaborate with Derby College for team-building exercise

PUPILS from a Derby school braved sub-zero temperatures, icy water and a grumpy ram when they took part in a team-building exercise organised by students…

Careers scheme E4E celebrates supporting its 50,000th pupil

A careers initiative created to help inspire young people in Derby is celebrating supporting its 50,000th pupil. E4E is a Derby City Council scheme, set…

Derby woman Sarah Armitage awarded MBE in King’s New Year’s Honours List

A Derby woman who has spent more than 20 years volunteering in local schools has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours…

Ex-pupil Charlotte cuts ribbon on new Sixth Form block at Queen's Croft High School in Lichfield

A FORMER pupil of a Staffordshire special school was the special guest as its brand-new Sixth Form block was unveiled to students, staff and governors.…

Gold award for The Bemrose School as assessors praise mental health strategy for pupils, staff and community

A DERBY city school has been officially recognised for its work in supporting the mental health of pupils, staff and its community by achieving a…

Derby and Derbyshire schools celebrate 2023 A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results

THE wait is finally over for thousands of teenagers in Derby and Derbyshire as they received their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results. For many students,…

Derby College drama students deliver an Oscar-worthy performance to law pupils, thanks to Precept as tribunal cases in UK rise

DRAMA pupils from Derby College gave an Oscar-worthy performance as they acted out a live employment tribunal for law students. The mock tribunal was hosted…

Staffordshire special school Queen's Croft is top of the class after receiving careers award 

A STAFFORDSHIRE special school has been commended for helping its pupils plan for their future by a national organisation. Queen’s Croft High School, in Lichfield,…

Why deaf pupils want the city of Derby to sign with the times

CHILDREN at the historic Royal School for the Deaf Derby are launching a campaign to encourage people across the city to learn sign language so…

Derby city careers scheme E4E shortlisted for an award and is praised for raising aspirations

A CAREERS initiative created to help inspire young people in Derby has been shortlisted for a regional award. E4E is a Derby City Council-backed careers…

Government-backed careers scheme Our Future is praised by Derby school after positive Ofsted visit

A DERBY headteacher has praised a ground-breaking Government-backed project that she says has helped raise aspirations for the youngsters in her school. Landau Forte Academy…

Colourful end to school year for pupils at Derby city school that has turned a corner - with help from Progressive Sports

PUPILS at a Derby school were given an extra-special treat to celebrate the end of the school year – the first complete academic year in…

Leading Derby IT company says more schools need to make the most of innovative education technology

SCHOOLS in the UK have a way to go if they are to make the best use of information technology, according to a leading IT…

Young entrepreneurs at Chellaston Academy pitch their business ideas to Derby companies ‘Dragon’s Den’ style

BUDDING entrepreneurs from a Derby secondary school pitched their ideas to leading businesses in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style format, as they took part in an…

Head teachers told they have a moral duty to ensure careers work for students is “outstanding”

Head teachers from across South Derbyshire were told they have “a moral duty” to ensure that their school’s careers programme is as good as possible…

Derbyshire North Careers Hub celebrates achievements of schools, colleges and businesses in first face-to-face event since launch

THE achievements of a young adult with special educational needs who has secured himself an internship at Chesterfield Royal Hospital – plus an aspiring female…

Our Future: Government scheme that aims to connect primary school pupils with world of work praised by Ashover teacher as youngsters get entries in for robotics competition

THE assistant headteacher at a Derbyshire school recently commended for its ‘happy and nurturing school community’ by Ofsted inspectors has praised a ground-breaking Government-backed scheme…

Nottinghamshire and Derby schools among first to take part in ground-breaking Our Future project for SEND pupils

A GROUND-BREAKING careers project which aims to raise the aspirations of primary school pupils in the East Midlands has been praised by teachers for its inclusivity. The…

EMA Training Opens New Digital HUB in Derby

An East Midlands training and apprenticeship provider has invested £75,000 to give Derby’s former newspaper offices an exciting new lease of life – as a…

Sunshine Support helps Bridge the Gap to greater audience

TWO organisations that support families with children who have special educational needs or mental health issues are joining forces to allow them to reach more…

Careers scheme Our Future seeking more volunteers as it aims to inspire primary school pupils in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

FEMALE plumbers and male beauticians are being asked to help challenge the thoughts of primary school pupils in Derbyshire in a bid to break down…

Careers scheme piloted in Derby is rolled out across East Midlands after Government funding boost

A ground-breaking programme which aims to inspire children and challenge the way they think about work is being rolled out across the East Midlands after…

Eco-conscious Derby primary school pupils get winning bin design created for them by city business

ECO-CONSCIOUS pupils from two Derby primary schools have been presented with their own unique recycling bin after winning a city-wide competition. Thirty-three schools took on…