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Ofsted inspectors give top marks to children’s home

9:10am Saturday 4th October 2008

A CHILDREN’S home in York for disabled young people has been judged by inspectors as “outstanding”.

Builders go back to the classroom

Martin Meek, project manager, SES, Maggie Wright, head teacher, Joseph Rowntree School, Jim Marner, divisional operations director, North

4:30pm Friday 3rd October 2008

TWO former pupils of a York school that is being rebuilt will be overseeing part of the multi-million pound project – more than 15 years after they left the school.

Two tasty treats on busy school day

2:53pm Friday 3rd October 2008

students spent a busy day at a North Yorkshire school.

School forging links with CPP

CPP team manager Carolyn Brown meets Thomas Genever, left, and Orrin Smith, pupils at Archbishop Holgate’s School

2:52pm Friday 3rd October 2008

The CPP Group has become the latest company to form a partnership with Archbishop Holgate’s School, in York.

Sporting chance at new complex

Chris Bateman, left, head of Key Stage 4 at Norton College, and his son, David, inside the new sports hall

11:13am Thursday 2nd October 2008

HIGH-flying Norton College this week opened the doors on a massive £5.4 million development providing state-of-the-art facilities for its students and Ryedale residents.

Primary pupils to produce their own school magazine

11:11am Thursday 2nd October 2008

STORY time could be taken to a whole new level at a York primary school as budding young journalists get ready to set up their own magazine.

School gets new minibus

Malandra Burrows, of the Variety Club, and David Rennie, of Nestlé, hold the keys to the new minibus presented to Hob Moor Oaks School, in York

11:30am Wednesday 1st October 2008

YOUNGSTERS at a special needs school in York are reaping the benefits of a new £40,000 minibus – thanks to the fundraising efforts of big-hearted chocolate workers.

Preparing students for the world of work

11:26am Wednesday 1st October 2008

WHAT a way to bunk off lessons – a York school’s business link scheme has students ditching their uniform for a suit and tie, and going in to work for local businesses.

Learning about mice and men

11:26am Wednesday 1st October 2008

Scientists at the University of York believe scholars of human history can learn a lot from the humble house mouse.

School wins pitch battle with locals

The St Peter’s School playing fields, which will feature a multi-use games area

10:30am Wednesday 1st October 2008

A NEW sports area at a York private school has been given the go-ahead, despite objections from dozens of local residents.

Degree of determination from crime fan Alison

Alison Carlyle, who has achieved a degree in criminology

11:21am Tuesday 30th September 2008

WHEN crime film fan Alison Carlyle decided to fulfil a life-long ambition to get a university degree, she found her natural interest in the psychology of criminals could be used to her advantage – with a course in criminology.

New branch of drama school opens in York

10:49am Tuesday 30th September 2008

IF YOUR son or daughter has a burning ambition to pursue a career in theatre or film – they could be in luck at a new York drama school.

Private school honours former Archbishop of York

Lord David Hope,  former Archbishop of York, at the  official opening of Hope House at St Peter’s School with headmaster Richard Smyth

1:52pm Monday 29th September 2008

A HISTORIC York public school has honoured a former Archbishop of York by naming a new day house for its pupils after him.

Head quits while he’s at the top

Mark Barnett, with his Yorkshire Teacher of the Year award, which takes him into next week’s Pride of Britain Awards 2008

2:40pm Friday 26th September 2008

AN INSPIRATIONAL headmaster could soon be named as the country’s Teacher of the Year.

School partnerships move in bid to boost standards

8:54am Thursday 25th September 2008

A successful school in North Yorkshire will be teamed up with a failing one in an effort to boost standards under new Government plans.

£24 million boost for Selby College

An artist’s  impression of  the new campus

3:00pm Wednesday 24th September 2008

SELBY College has been awarded the £24 million it needs to complete its transformation into one of the most up-to-date, environmentally friendly centres of learning in the country.

Nothing but the best for the queens of drama

Queen Margaret’s School’s high scoring drama students, from the top, Alexandra Townsend-Rose, Olivia Brown, Lucy Trower and Alicia Theaker

10:27am Wednesday 24th September 2008

THESE girls put on the performance of their lives to land a place in the top ten highest-scoring candidates in the country at GCSE drama.

New head seeks to be a breath of fresh air

Steve Woodhouse, the new head teacher at Sutton-upon-Derwent Primary School

10:28am Wednesday 24th September 2008

THERE’S a new kid on the block at Sutton-upon-Derwent Primary School.

Nurturing young talent

Nurturing young talent

10:30am Wednesday 24th September 2008

Teaching talented youngsters and nurturing their skills has got to start as soon as they begin secondary school, says the Government. Here Education Reporter Haydn Lewis takes a look at what it means to be a Gifted And Talented pupil at Tadcaster Grammar School.

City toddlers do it by the book

9:45am Wednesday 24th September 2008

Babies and toddlers in York are among the best equipped in the country when it comes to learning to read.


UK News

Major review amid police race row

Jacqui Smith attacked Boris Johnson over Sir Ian Blair's resignation

Updated 10:13pm Monday 6th October 2008

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced a nationwide assessment of how ethnic minorities are treated by the police as the race row surrounding the Metropolitan force continues.


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