Education

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Town End Junior School, on Alfreton Road, Tibshelf, which has again earned a 'Good' rating from the education watchdog, Ofsted.

Proud primary school in Tibshelf celebrates 20 years of 'Good' ratings by Ofsted

An artists' impression of the planned new Ravensdale Special School in Mansfield. Photo: Other

First look at proposed new 160-space SEND school for Mansfield

Support staff and tutors at West Nottinghamshire College attended Sight loss charity Guide Dogs' Community Sighted Guide training

Guide Dogs partner with college to improve experience for visually impaired

Caroline receiving her award from Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainelli.

National award success for Caroline

Farnsfield St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, which has been rated 'Good' by the education watchdog, Ofsted.

Praise for Farnsfield school where children 'treat each other with kindness'

There were a record number of suspensions at Nottinghamshire schools in autumn term last year. Photo Getty Images

Record number of suspensions at Nottinghamshire schools in autumn term last year

A-level results in Nottinghamshire were on the par with East Midlands average. Photo: Getty Images

Nottinghamshire pupils’ A-level results on a par with the East Midlands average

Opposition councillors say 'children will go hungry' as a result of the council's decision to raise the price of Nottinghamshire school meals. Photo: Getty Images

‘Children will go hungry’ say councillors as school meal prices to increase

The Little Lambs Day Nursery in Huthwaite, which has been handed a 'Requires Improvement' rating by inspectors from the education watchdog, Ofsted

Children and parents happy -- but Ofsted tells Huthwaite nursery it must improve

The Nottinghamshire branch of the NEU says Ofsted is 'not fit for purpose'. Photo: Other

Teachers’ union rep says Ofsted is ‘not fit for purpose’

Eleele Evans at Moon's Barber Shop.

Mansfield college students 'praise' helpful industry experience on course

Some of the members of the Resolve IT team

Students continue to resolve Mansfield's IT poverty

Dalestorth Primary School pupils with the hi-vis kit bags

Nottinghamshire homebuilder helps Ashfield pupils stay safe on foot

The VIP bear himself met countless students

Students help pile on the pounds for Pudsey with Children In Need fundraiser

School meal prices in Nottinghamshire are set to rise. Photo: Getty Images

Independents at county council slam ruling Tories over school meals price rise

Pantosaurus during one of his visits.

Hundreds of school children Talk PANTS with the NSPCC

A mum fears her son is still not safe at Fountaindale Special School in Mansfield. Photo: Google

Mum fears son has been ‘neglected and harmed’ after experience at special school

Mark Briggs PLY, vice chair of Portland Charity and director of Nimbus Disability

College recognised at awards for their work in becoming more inclusive

Nottinghamshire Council is launching a drive to get more children from Mansfield's Oak Tree Lane area 'school ready'. Photo: Google

Drive to get more children ‘school ready’ in deprived Mansfield area

Highways giant Via East Midlands was praised for its apprentice training both in the classroom and on-the-job. (PHOTO: Submitted)

Highways giant Via praised for its teaching of apprentices at Bilsthorpe centre

Forest Schools scheme is a child-centred inspirational learning process that develops confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting. It's a long-term programme that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking.

Warsop school rolls out 'natural' learning as part of forest scheme

Parents of pupils at the former Harlow Academy say they feel 'let down' that their concerns weren't acted upon sooner. Photo: Google

Parents of children at special school closed by Ofsted feel ‘let down’

Richard Ladipo, enterprise advisor at Enterprising Ashfield. Picture by Gavin White

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Staff and pupils at Linby cum Papplewick School all dressed as rock stars for their drumming masterclass with Status Quo legend Jeff Rich. Photo: Lou Brimble

Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich helps Linby pupils find their inner rock star

Parents can apply now for September 2024 primary school places. Photo: NCC

Time to apply for your child’s primary school place for September 2024

Disadvantaged pupils are falling further behind in GCSE levels, new research shows. Photo: Other

Disadvantaged pupils fall further behind their peers at GCSE following pandemic

Fountaindale School in Mansfield is set to be expanded next year. Photo: Google

Mansfield special school previously shut by Ofsted is now set for expansion

An example of the work enjoyed by youngsters at Allsorts Preschool in Underwood, which has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted.(PHOTO: Submitted)

Cuddles hold the key to success at popular preschool in Underwood, says Ofsted

The number of unauthorised school absences in Nottinghamshire has almost doubled since before Covid. Photo: Getty Images

Unauthorised school absences have almost doubled since before pandemic

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Pupils at St Joseph's were praised by Ofsted for their sense of duty, service and compassion. Here, some are pictured raising money for the BBC TV Children In Need appeal three years ago. (PHOTO BY: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)

'Fantastic environment for children to flourish' -- praise for Boughton school

Schools in Nottinghamshire have seen phonics skills climb again after the pandemic. Photo: Getty Images

Nottinghamshire children's phonics skills rebound following Covid pandemic

Council bosses have faced questions on actions taken over the troubled Harlow Academy which was ultimately closed down. Photo: Other

Council bosses grilled on school where children were treated ‘horrendously’

Maun Infant and Nursery School in New Ollerton, which is making good progress, says the education watchdog, Ofsted. (PHOTO: Submitted)

Infant school in New Ollerton making good progress after being told to improve

Annie Parry reading to children

Dyslexic woman becomes Literacy Champion for local children

Jan-Hendrik (centre) with principal Andrew Cropley (left) and head of engineering Ben Toule (right)

Students welcome German engineering trainee for a season

Happy pupils at Hillocks Primary Academy pictured at a special culture day in May when they learned about different faiths, languages, lifestyles and traditions. The Ofsted report praises them for their "respectful, inclusive attitudes". (PHOTO: Submitted)

'Warm and friendly' Sutton school now on right path after previous criticism

The outdoor cabinet at Leamington primary school

Leon’s Legacy helping to save lives in the community

The winners of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023

Trailblazers and top businesses celebrated at awards

The Brunts Academy, on Park Avenue, Mansfield.

Mansfield school recognised by Ofsted for 'rapid improvements'

A new school for SEND pupils is propsed to be built on the site of the old Ravensdale School. Photo: Google

Proposed new 160-place SEND school for Mansfield wins public backing

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Thumbs up from head teacher Marie Gash and six of her pupils as Oak Tree Primary School in Mansfield celebrates its 'Good' rating from the education watchdog, Ofsted. (PHOTO BY: Brian Eyre/Chad)

'Future is bright' for Mansfield school that leaps from 'Inadequate' to 'Good'

The Royal Ballet School will visit Mansfield to deliver a day of special ballet demonstrations

Mansfield primary school students will be joined by The Royal Ballet School