A Herefordshire Primary School has been praised by Ofsted for being a ‘very friendly, inclusive and good-humoured’ place to work and learn. Ofsted inspectors visited Luston Primary School near Leominster on 4th October 2023 and the report said: “Luston Primary is a...
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NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been told that it ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted but behaviour of pupils praised by inspectors
A Herefordshire school has been told it ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted, but it isn’t all bad news, with the school told it is doing well with a number of things, including the behaviour of pupils. Ofsted inspectors visited Ewyas Harold Primary School on 17th and...
NEWS | Thousands of Herefordshire families to receive a £30 food voucher to help them during the Christmas school holidays
Thousands of Herefordshire families will receive a £30 food voucher to help them during the Christmas school holidays. This comes after Herefordshire Council once again agreed to support families by pledging government money to support families over the...
FEATURED | In a twist on the timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” audiences are invited to experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ tale like never before in the heart of Hereford this December
In a twist on the timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol," audiences are invited to experience the magic of Charles Dickens' tale like never before in the heart of Hereford. Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous tight-fisted miser, takes centre stage in a hauntingly beautiful...
NEWS | The Hereford Academy Remembers The Fallen at Remembrance Service
On Friday 10th November 2023, students and staff at The Hereford Academy came together for a Service of Remembrance, commemorating those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts all over the world since the start of World War I. The...
FEATURED | allpay wins big at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards
Last night, employers and apprentices alike, gathered at The Courtyard Theatre to celebrate the hard work, diligence, enthusiasm, and skill shown by Herefordshire based apprentices at this year’s Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association...
SPORT | A record 400+ children from 43 schools took part in Hereford Cathedral Junior School’s recent County Primary School Football Tournament at Wyeside
A record of over 400 children from 43 schools took part in Hereford Cathedral Junior School's recent County Primary School Football Tournament at Wyeside. Split into nine groups, there were lots of closely fought games, with many of the groups being decided by goal...
EDUCATION | NMITE unveils ‘Changing Lives’ impact and new Bursary Initiative for Herefordshire students: Transforming Futures in and for the Local Community
Two years on from welcoming its first students in 2021, NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering) is thrilled to launch its Life Changer bursary initiative and is showcasing the impact it has achieved locally with a supporting campaign 'Changing...
NEWS | Builders’ and Timber Merchants Jewson introduce new hedgehog friendly fencing thanks to students campaigning efforts
Builders' and timber merchants, Jewson, introduce new hedgehog friendly fencing thanks to Sixth Former's campaigning efforts for hedgehog conservation. National builders’ merchant, Jewson, has stepped forward as the first major national company to endorse the...
NEWS | A Hereford school has confirmed that it is partially closed due to staff sickness
A Hereford school is partially closed due to staff sickness. A post on the Herefordshire Council schools portal from Brookfield School and Specialist College in Hereford said: “Closed to some pupils in secondary due to staff sickness.” We will share any further...
NEWS | A Hereford school is partially closed due to staff sickness
A Hereford school is partially closed due to staff sickness. A post on the Herefordshire Council schools portal from Brookfield School and Specialist College in Hereford said: “Closed to some pupils in secondary due to staff sickness.” We will share any further...
NEWS | Education Secretary makes it crystal clear that schools must share relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) curriculum material with parents
The Education Secretary is writing today, 24 October, to all schools in England to make clear that they can and should share relationships, sex and health (RSHE) curriculum materials with parents. In addition, she has penned an open letter to parents – which...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be closed on Tuesday due to issues with the water supply
A Hereford school will be closed on Tuesday due to ongoing issues with the water supply. Brockhampton School shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council website this evening: “Closed on Tuesday 24 October 2023. “The school is closed while urgent work...
NEWS | A recently refurbished restaurant has reopened with a fresh new look in Hereford and it’s a little different to most!
A fully equipped professional training restaurant, all food is prepared and served by catering students, but the fabulous range of culinary delights by far exceeds what many people might expect. The Cider Orchard at Herefordshire College on Folly Lane is well and...
NEWS | A nursery is set to open its doors in Hereford city centre in the coming weeks
A nursery is set to open its doors in the centre of Hereford in the coming weeks. Little Nestlings will open on Broad Street in the city, with refurbishment work currently underway. The nursery will be located at 50 Broad Street, opposite The Queens Arms. ...
NEWS | A Herefordshire secondary school has been described as ‘welcoming and friendly’ following a recent Ofsted inspection
Wigmore is a friendly, welcoming school. Pupils have a common understanding of the importance of values like empathy, equality and teamwork. This results in positive relationships and a shared commitment to their learning. Staff have high expectations of pupils’...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the day today
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the day today, due to have no electricity. Lady Hawkins’ School posted the update on the Herefordshire Council Schools portal this morning. The school says that buses will return students home, and those that walk to...
NEWS | Significant concerns raised after Ofsted Inspectors rated a Hereford school as ‘inadequate’ following a recent visit
Significant concerns have been raised, after Ofsted Inspectors rated a Hereford school as ‘inadequate’ following a recent visit. Ofsted visited Blackmarston School in Hereford on 20th & 21st June 2023. The main concern raised about the specialist school was...
NEWS | Hereford based NMITE welcomes record numbers through its doors for September 2023 Cohort
Hereford based NMITE, New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering, has welcomed fifty-five new students to its September cohort, its highest intake yet, demonstrating the institution’s refreshing approach to engineering education is gaining the traction it...
EDUCATION | Withington Primary School celebrates receiving a ‘good rating’ following a recent Ofsted inspection
A Good rating received following a recent Ofsted inspection is being celebrated by pupils and staff at Withington Primary School near Hereford. The rating comes as a result of a visit from inspectors on 17th and 18th July, which was the first routine...