Education and schools news
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3 February 2012
Councillors to consider proposed improvements to early years services in Manchester
Proposed improvements to early years services in Manchester will be considered by councillors next week.
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31 January 2012
Savvy work saves over a million on school revamp
A high school in Chorlton has had a major refurbishment bringing it up to the same standard as a new-build school - with a saving of over a million pounds to boot.
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17 January 2012
Manchester remembers National Holocaust Memorial Day
High school children from Manchester will learn first hand about the experience of a holocaust survivor at a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2012.
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6 January 2012
Staff praised for providing gold plated service to pupils at Manchester special school
A special school in Manchester is celebrating after being told its staff provide a gold plated service to pupils.
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15 December 2011
St Chrysostom's C of E Primary School rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
A Manchester primary school labelled as ‘Satisfactory’ six years ago has now been hailed as ‘Outstanding’ by government inspectors.
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5 December 2011
Top marks for Manley Park Primary from Ofsted
A Manchester primary school that gives its pupils special lessons about the city they live in has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted inspectors.
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1 December 2011
Parents urged to return primary school applications before 9 December deadline
Applications can be made on-line by parents using the unique pin number that parents should by now have received.
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28 November 2011
Shanaze wheels in to open £17m school development
Sporting icon Shanaze Reade told pupils she would feel honoured to step into Whalley Range High School each day, because their new facilities will help them achieve their dreams.
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14 November 2011
Words Can Hurt: new school play helps kids make a stand against homophobic bullying
Manchester’s award winning Exceeding Expectations Anti-Homophobic Bullying initiative, is back in the city’s schools from Anti-Bullying Week until November 25th.
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14 November 2011
Youngster goes from pupil to professional at former school
Life has gone full circle for a Moss Side youngster with a strong community conscience – as he takes up a new teaching role at the school he used to attend.
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3 November 2011
Manchester school children graduate early
Young people across Manchester will celebrate university success this weekend at the graduation ceremony of the Children’s University.
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11 October 2011
Outstanding start to the school year for Beaver Road Primary School
It's been an outstanding start to the new school year for pupils, staff and parents at Beaver Road Primary School.
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29 September 2011
Parents urged to return secondary school applications before 14 October deadline
Parents across the city are reminded that the closing date for applications for admission into Manchester secondary schools next autumn must be made by Friday 14 October 2011.
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14 September 2011
Big top reading scheme is big hit
A summer programme encouraging children to roll up for a circus-themed reading adventure has been hailed as a huge success after attracting even more youngsters than expected.
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22 August 2011
A Level joy as Manchester remains above national average
Manchester’s A Level pass rates have stayed above the national average as results announced today, Thursday 18 August, underlined continuing progress.
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29 July 2011
Revamp of Didsbury school boosts learning and social skills
A recent open day at Lancasterian School in Didsbury revealed its remarkable transformation after a £2.5 million refurbishment project.
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26 July 2011
Second wave of Manchester employers sign up for Creative Apprenticeships
Cultural employers in Manchester have joined together to create a second wave of job opportunities for young people to 'earn while they learn' in the city's dynamic creative sector.
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26 July 2011
Parrs Wood High School governors announce Headteacher appointment
Governors at Parrs Wood High School in Didsbury, have announced the appointment of Mr Andy Shakos to the post of Headteacher.
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21 July 2011
Manchester pupils can’t get enough of school dinners
Manchester Fayre, Manchester City Council’s school meal provider, is enjoying the sweet taste of success after figures show that the uptake in school meals has increased for a second year running.
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20 July 2011
Momentous day as Gorton school celebrates completion of major building project
A celebration and blessing marked the official handover of St Peter’s RC High School in Gorton this week - after a £3.1m project making it Manchester’s first secondary school to be built with timber.
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12 July 2011
Outstanding pupils receive top educational awards
Over 40 pupils from Manchester schools have scooped top educational awards in recognition of their remarkable achievements in school and in their local communities.
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6 July 2011
HMS Royal Oak sinking - author tells the story to school students in Manchester
The nephew of one of the victims of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak in 1939 is today taking part in a unique History lesson for pupils at Newall Green High School in Manchester.
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15 June 2011
Manchester Enterprise Academy students flourish in garden project
Students at Manchester Enterprise Academy have reaped the rewards of their work with the unveiling of their new garden – which has also won them references for their future CVs.
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4 April 2011
Zombie author brings reading to life for Manchester pupils
Children’s author Charlie Higson is set to keep 300 of Manchester’s pupils on the edge of their seats - as he tells them how he created a world which pits kids against shambling, flesh-eating zombies.
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24 March 2011
Schoolchildren have a ticket to ride
Aspinal Primary School hopes pedal power will inspire more schoolchildren and parents to consider taking a greener and healthier journey to school.
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24 March 2011
Work starts at the site of two new multi million pound academies in north Manchester
Building work begins this week on the site of two new multi million pound academies in north Manchester.
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15 March 2011
Ten years of Manchester Zambia educational partnership
Celebrations have been held to mark the ten year anniversary of a special partnership linking Manchester and Zambian schoolchildren.
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25 February 2011
Council confirms its commitment to Sure Start
Manchester City Council has today written to all parents of children who currently use its Sure Start Centres to confirm its continuing commitment to Sure Start provision.
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15 February 2011
Manchester Young Linguist Award 2011
School children in Manchester who show a certain “je ne sais quoi” will be honoured for their language skills at the Manchester Young Linguist Awards this month.
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8 February 2011
World record attempt for Manchester primary school
More than 500 schoolchildren, teachers and parents are preparing for a rousing rendition of singing and sign language as part of an international bid to break into the Guinness World Records.
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28 January 2011
Manchester lays the foundations for innovative school for children and young people with autism
Work begins this week on the foundations of a £14m school that will be a centre of excellence for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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15 December 2010
Extension completed at Wythenshawe school
Work is now complete on an extension to increase the provision for pupils with special education needs (SEN) at Newall Green High School.
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8 December 2010
Work starts on site of new east Manchester primary school
Bright colourful classrooms, play space, garden and recycling area and speed limit signs on the roads, these are just some ideas pupils at Varna Street Primary School want to see in their new school.
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1 December 2010
Library improvements set to continue
As Manchester City Council continues with its pledge to support local libraries, Didsbury and New Moston Libraries are both in line for a makeover.
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1 December 2010
Contractors push the boat out to help disabled children at Ghyll Head Outdoor Education Centre
A brand new fully accessible boat house that can be used by disabled children and young people is to be built at Ghyll Head Outdoor Education Centre, in Windermere.
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25 November 2010
Green light for Manchester’s most energy efficient school
Manchester’s most energy efficient school celebrates its official opening this week.
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25 November 2010
Green light for Manchester’s most energy efficient school
Manchester’s most energy efficient school celebrates its official opening this week.
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22 October 2010
Pirates pigs buns and ravenous beasts teach children to read
Bags full of pirates, pigs, buns, and ravenous beasts are helping pupils and their parents across Manchester to play together and learn to read at the same time.
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21 October 2010
Creative and Media Academies will take centre stage with north Manchester community
North Manchester residents will soon have access to state of the art recording facilities, a theatre and dance studio on their doorsteps, when two new multi million pound academies open in 2012.
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11 October 2010
A taste of things to come at Whalley Range High School
With a school population totalling more than 20 nationalities, lunchtime is always a feast of different cultures and tastes at Whalley Range High School.
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1 October 2010
From scribblers to scribes: primary kids publish their own book
A class of primary school children in Moston already have something to put on their CVs after becoming published authors - at the age of 8.
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7 September 2010
Residents invited to comment on new schools site
Manchester City Council is inviting North Manchester residents to share their views about plans to build two new academies.
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7 September 2010
School attendance drive fuels top exam performance
Almost 30,000 Manchester pupils improved their school attendance this year.
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2 September 2010
Manchester marks investment of almost £150m in new academies and schools
The results of a substantial £146m investment will be realised next week, when five brand new academies and two schools open in Manchester.
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30 July 2010
New playgrounds under threat
An important scheme to bring new and improved play areas to Manchester is under threat following cuts being made by central government.
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30 July 2010
Investment of more than £55 million celebrated at five Manchester schools
Manchester City Council’s school building programme has celebrated milestones at five schools this month, with a total investment of £56 million.
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16 July 2010
Pupils get sneak peek at new school they helped design
Pupils will get an early look at the brand new school they helped design this week.
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13 July 2010
Manchester pupils can’t get enough of school dinners
Manchester Fayre, the City Council’s school meals provider, is enjoying the sweet taste of success after figures show that the take-up of school meals where they cater is above the national average.
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9 July 2010
Timber frame is a first for Manchester’s secondary schools
Building work has begun to build an extension to St Peter’s RC High School in Gorton - the first secondary school to use a timber frame design and only the second timber school building in Manchester.
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9 July 2010
Pupils get to the nuts and bolts of the issue at Trinity
Pupils at Trinity C of E high School in Hulme will be taking part in a bolt tightening ceremony, 13 July to mark a construction milestone at the refurbishment and rebuild of their school.
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5 July 2010
2000 pupils tune up for annual music showcase
The sound of music is making itself heard across Manchester this week as pupils from the city's schools are tuning up ready for their performances in Manchester Music Service's annual Music Showcase.
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24 June 2010
Construction milestone marked by tree planting at King David Schools in Crumpsall
Work is well underway at the site of the £20m rebuild of King David High School and King David Primary School in Crumpsall.
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17 June 2010
Men behaving dadly - free fun for dads and their children at Woodhouse Park Sure Start Centre
Woodhouse Park Sure Start Children's Centre (Dinmoor Road, M22 1NW), is inviting local dads and their children to come along to the centre and celebrate Fathers Day a day early.
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17 June 2010
Wood carver creates a buzz about new Sure Start Centre in Didsbury Park
An intricate wood carving of a bee is helping create a buzz about a brand new Sure Start Centre in Didsbury that has just opened in the middle of Didsbury Park.
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10 June 2010
Manchester schools going for gold
Pupils from Levenshulme High School and Acacias Primary School will take centre stage this week, when they take part in a golden bolt tightening ceremony.
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1 June 2010
Parrs Wood pupil's trip of a lifetime thanks to Prime Minister's Fellowship
Rosanne Goh, a Sixth Form student at Parrs Wood High School in Didsbury has just been given the opportunity of a lifetime.
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28 May 2010
Work starts on Manchester’s second timber school building
Building work has begun to build an extension to St Peter’s RC High School in Gorton - only the second school building in Manchester to use a timber frame design.
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27 April 2010
Kit car building and fashion show are highlights of student Diploma festival
Kit car building and a fashion show are amongst the highlights tomorrow Wednesday 28 April at a festival of work by high school students in Manchester as part of their Diploma courses.
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16 April 2010
Coronation Street star Fiz meets 100 per cent school attenders
Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine (aka Fiz Stape) gave a thumbs up to the top attenders at Lily Lane Junior School in Moston today, Friday 16 April.
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29 March 2010
Manchester celebrates its investment in schools
Manchester City Council is celebrating the ongoing success of its £500m investment in secondary schools across the city, with the publication of a document showcasing all its achievements.
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24 March 2010
Sweep nets 34 truants in Wythenshawe
A recent truancy sweep in Wythenshawe caught 34 pupils who were out of school without a valid reason.
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12 March 2010
Inspiration for school girls with the world at their feet
Pupils from schools across Manchester have been taking part in an inspirational event aimed at encouraging them to widen their career choices.
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10 March 2010
Irish extravaganza musical evening in Cheetham Hill
It was standing room only last week at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill at an Irish extravaganza musical evening organised by Manchester Music Service.
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8 March 2010
Footballing youngsters learn to tackle anti social behaviour
Pupils from six schools will have the chance to show off their sporting spirit - on and off the pitch - during a special football tournament in Cheetham this week.
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3 March 2010
Sharp futures made real for Manchester pupils
Six pupils from the Creative and Media Academy (Girls) will experience the trappings of business success today.
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23 September 2009
Secondary school open evenings for primary school pupils and parents
Secondary schools across Manchester are opening their doors to showcase what they have to offer to the city's ten and eleven year olds who will be starting secondary school next September 2010.
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9 September 2009
Maine Road - the next generation
Manchester's newest primary school has opened its doors for the first time, kicking off a new chapter for education in Moss Side.
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2 September 2009
Manchester welcomes opening of four new academies
Education in Manchester is set to receive a boost with the opening of four innovative new academies across the city this month.
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27 August 2009
Celebration time as Manchester GCSE results hit new record
Young people across Manchester are celebrating today as schools report record provisional GCSE results.
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21 August 2009
More high school holiday activities ensure smooth start in big school for pupils
Eleven year olds in Wythenshawe and Moss Side have given up part of their summer holidays to go back into the classroom in a bid to better prepare them for high school.
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21 August 2009
Advice available for A-level students
Students whose A-level results are better or worse than they expected can benefit from advice about their education and career options at centres across Manchester.
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20 August 2009
Percentage of 'A' graders in Manchester schools higher than schools nationally
The percentage of A levels sat by students at Manchester schools and awarded top 'A' grades in exam results published today is higher than that nationally.
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24 July 2009
Quality counts at Manchester early years centres
Parents looking for childcare and education in the city's early years settings can now be assured of a commitment to providing top quality care, support, and learning experiences for their children.
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23 July 2009
Wythenshawe pupils get to the nuts and bolts of new Health Academy
Pupils from Wythenshawe primary schools will take centre stage at the new Manchester Health Academy this week when they take part in a bolt tightening ceremony.
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22 July 2009
Australian swimmers make a splash with local schools
School pupils from Manchester received some special coaching from Australia’s Olympic swimming team at the Manchester Aquatics Centre last Friday.
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22 July 2009
Extra places at St Agnes CE Primary School
Extra places are to be created at St Agnes CE Primary School, Longsight from this September to meet growing local demand for school places.
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20 July 2009
Manchester creams competition in school meal survey
Manchester Fayre, the in-house school meal provider for Manchester City Council is savouring success after its impressive results in a nationwide survey by the School Food Trust.
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13 July 2009
Construction careers are the height of fashion
Pupils from Chorlton High School, and school leavers from other schools, improved their prospects for a career in construction at the Gallery of Costume in Platt Hall, Platt Fields Park last week.
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10 July 2009
Outstanding Wythenshawe pupils recognised at awards ceremony
Seven Wythenshawe teenagers have each scooped a top educational award in recognition of their remarkable achievements in school.
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8 July 2009
Extended consultation announced on new option for special schools
Following the level of interest in the consultation on city wide special school proposals for Lancasterian, Ewing and Grange schools, consultation on a new further option will now take place in Sept.
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7 July 2009
Artistic pupils make an impact for respect
Youngsters at Medlock Primary School have been expressing their views of respect through art.
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7 July 2009
Construction careers are the height of fashion
Pupils from Chorlton High School, along with school leavers from other local schools, are improving their prospects for a career in construction.
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1 July 2009
Game, set and match for North Manchester boys
More than 40 pupils at North Manchester High School for Boys will have a taste of the tennis fever sweeping the country, when they act as ball boys at an international tournament.
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25 June 2009
Outstanding pupils recognised at awards ceremony
Two North Manchester teenagers have scooped a top educational award for their inspirational and caring work with fellow pupils.
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16 June 2009
Pupils test the menu at Parklands High
Pupils at Parklands High School in Wythenshawe are taking part in important sampling sessions for a new menu with Manchester Fayre, the catering arm of Manchester City Council.
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16 June 2009
Youngsters go green for school
Youngsters from a Fallowfield school helped turn their grounds into a wildlife haven which can be enjoyed by pupils in the future, with help from Manchester City Council.
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18 December 2008
Building a future for young people in Manchester
Manchester City Council is leading the way with a unique and innovative apprenticeship scheme aimed at offering young people a start in the construction industry.
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21 October 2008
Proposal to open academies early
Two North Manchester academies could open a year early if proposals get the go ahead from councillors this week.
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24 September 2008
Residents invited to comment on new academy plans
Manchester City Council is inviting Wythenshawe residents to share their views about an innovative new educational academy.
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24 September 2008
Residents invited to comment on new academy plans
Manchester City Council is inviting Harpurhey residents to share their views about an innovative new educational academy.
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2 September 2008
Pupils Grab & Go to beat lunchtime queues
As the new school term gets underway, pupils are being encouraged to stay on site at lunchtime with a new pre-order service in the school canteen.
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2 September 2008
Building work starts at St Thomas primary school
Building work began this summer at the new site of St Thomas Community Primary School in Lower Crumpsall.
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22 August 2008
Exam results up again in east Manchester
Exam results for pupils in east Manchester are up again thanks to hard work by local students and massive investment in schools.
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21 August 2008
Manchester schools respond to Government's ‘National Challenge’
Provisional GCSE results just in show continued improvements in achievement at schools across the city.
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8 August 2008
Six of the best for Manchester’s Academies
Six north west headteachers with almost 200 years of teaching experience between them have been appointed as the new leaders for Manchester’s innovative academies.
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31 July 2008
Playday 2008 unwraps the cotton wool from children's play
This summer Manchester children will get the chance for some adventurous fun during the school holidays.
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29 July 2008
Making travel accessible
An innovative scheme that teaches children with special educational needs to use public transport has been launched at Manchester Town Hall.
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28 July 2008
City Council 'Outstanding' in Adult Education
Staff and learners at Manchester Adult Education Service are celebrating after receiving an 'outstanding' award for Family Learning and 'good' award for the service, following their Ofsted inspection.
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24 July 2008
The Attend Ants Arrive In Manchester To Help Improve School Attendance
A colony of child friendly ants - known as the Attend Ants - have just arrived in Manchester on a mission to help improve attendance at the city's primary schools.
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21 July 2008
Sure Start provides a 'novel' idea for Cheetham parents
Parents in Cheetham have produced a unique book illustrating the diverse family activities children in the area are regularly involved in.
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18 July 2008
Feast for Manchester schools
A major school catering partnership between the City Council, Manchester Primary Care Trust, Manchester Metropolitan University and Accrington and Rossendale College launched today at the Town Hall.
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8 July 2008
It’s a question of safety
Pupils at St Anthony’s RC primary school in Wythenshawe have beaten off more than 20,000 children across the city to become Manchester Junior Schools Road Safety Quiz champions.
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4 July 2008
Super teacher scoops top awards
A Wythenshawe teacher has put her school on the map after winning two prestigious teaching awards.
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3 July 2008
Residents invited to comment on new academy plans
Manchester City Council is inviting Blackley residents to share their views about an innovative new secondary school that will replace Plant Hill Arts College.
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2 July 2008
Inspirational pupils recognised at Town Hall ceremony
Inspirational pupils from Manchester high schools were invited to a special ceremony in the Town Hall last week to recognise their outstanding talents.
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30 June 2008
Lunchtime jackpot for Parklands’ pupils
Lucky pupils at Parklands High School in Wythenshawe have been presented with the prizes that they won as part of a healthy eating promotion at their school canteen.
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26 June 2008
Top notch sports facilities for all
Wright Robinson College in East Manchester has become home to a top quality sports village with facilities available not only to pupils, but to the local community as well.
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24 June 2008
School assembly with a difference
A Longsight school will make history when it becomes the first British primary school to be built with an innovative timber panel system.
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20 June 2008
European victory for home nation team
England has swept to European football victory this month as a Manchester school wins top place in a five-a-side tournament.
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18 June 2008
£6.7m new school proposed
A £6.7 million new primary school will be built on part of the site of Manchester City FC’s former Maine Road stadium in Moss Side if plans are endorsed by councillors on Wednesday 25 June.
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11 June 2008
The taste of the Caribbean comes to Crabtree
The half-term holidays may now be a distant memory for most, but for pupils at Crabtree Primary school, the taste of the tropics was on the menu as they celebrated Caribbean Day.
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10 June 2008
Winning blog has Trinity girl laughing all the way to the shops
A winning blog entry by Hulme's Trinity High School pupil, Olivia Hamandani has earned her £150 to spend at her favourite store.
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5 June 2008
Wish 'Yew' were here!
An innovative new education village which will see three schools housed on one site in North Manchester, is one step nearer to conclusion with the completion of the highest point of the building.
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23 May 2008
Spanish trip for Gorton pupils
Nine pupils from St Peter's RC High School in Gorton will soon be enjoying an all expenses paid foreign exchange trip to Spain thanks to their outstanding football skills.
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23 May 2008
Super teacher nominated for two awards
A Wythenshawe teacher is well on the way to putting her school on the map after being nominated for two prestigious national teaching awards.
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23 May 2008
Russian menu marks United’s big match
Pupils of a Manchester primary school got a taste of Russia yesterday as United prepared to do battle with Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League Final.
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23 April 2008
St George fayre on school menus
Pupils of a dozen schools across Manchester are tucking into a special St George’s Day themed lunch today (Wednesday 23 April 2008).
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21 April 2008
North Manchester pupils tune in to bus stop top tips
GCSE students in North Manchester are being encouraged not to miss the bus when it comes to making the grade.
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31 March 2008
Baking on the Menu at Parklands High
Pupils at Parklands High School in Wythenshawe are going back to basics by learning essential cooking skills with Manchester Fayre, the catering arm of Manchester City Council.
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25 March 2008
Crosslea pupils can pop to the pasta point
A pilot scheme offering primary school children in Manchester a wide variety of healthy and attractive lunchtime meals has launched in its second school.
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19 March 2008
Sacred Heart Celebrate the Craick of the Irish
Pupils at Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Gorton celebrated St Patrick’s Day on Monday with a special themed menu.
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19 March 2008
Oldest and youngest in new school handover
The oldest paired up with the youngest at Newall Green High School as phase three of the newly-built school was completed and handed over, the first in the Council’s massive school building programme.
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14 March 2008
Schools make music in Irish festival
Around 750 primary school children from 25 Manchester schools took part in a two-day Irish music, song and dance event organised by Manchester Music Service at Manchester Town Hall.
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14 March 2008
Estates sweeps catch 29 truants
Twenty nine young people have been caught truanting in two multi-agency anti-crime sweeps on the Anson and Coverdale estates in Longsight.
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14 March 2008
Awards ceremony for Gorton parents
Four Gorton primary schools are holding an awards ceremony for parents who have completed courses there.
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13 March 2008
Heavy fines for parents of truanting children
In Manchester's continuing efforts to reduce truanting, 70 parents have been issued with heavy fines for failing to make sure their children attended school, according to figures just released.
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11 March 2008
Now pupils can pop to the pasta point
Pupils of primary schools in Manchester can choose from a wide variety of healthy and attractive meals at lunchtime by using one of the food stations set up as part of a new Fresh Fayre menu.
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7 March 2008
Teacher commemorated in Irish celebrations
Manchester Music Service teacher Gerry Smith, who died recently from cancer, will have two days of St. Patrick's Day celebrations by Manchester schoolchildren dedicated to her.
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7 March 2008
The Adventures of Togo & Nogo with Sam
Two popular characters will deliver a powerful road safety message to Manchester school children on Monday 10 March.
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7 March 2008
Thirteen truants apprehended in Benchill sweep
Thirteen young people have been caught truanting in a two-day sweep in Benchill by Manchester City Council education officers.
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4 March 2008
Schools on Winning Form with 5-a-day
Newall Green Primary School is living up to its name after its green-fingered pupils won a competition about how food is grown, in support of the year of food and farming.
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4 March 2008
Green youngsters kick car travel into touch
Youngsters are being offered football training with Manchester City FC as an incentive to walk to school.
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29 February 2008
A hint of Eden for Newall Green students
Students at Newall Green High School will get a hint of Eden following the first handover in Manchester's massive school rebuilding programme.
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26 February 2008
Twenty young people caught truanting in Cheetham
A two-day truancy sweep in Cheetham resulted in twenty young people being caught out of school without a valid reason.
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22 February 2008
Much more than just a break now
The image of the dinner lady as a mere supervisor is a thing of the past now.
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19 February 2008
Manchester wins awards for building schools
National awards announced for best practice in UK design and construction of new schools saw Manchester City Council come top in two categories.
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11 February 2008
School to play full part in Respect Action Week
Pupils from Temple primary school in Cheetham will be playing a full part in the Respect Action Week planned for the area from 18 to 25 February.
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11 February 2008
Seven pupils caught truanting in Moss Side sweeps
Two truancy sweeps carried out in Moss Side on 30 January and 1 February caught a total of seven pupils out of school without a valid reason.
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8 February 2008
Blogs and school meals a winning combination
A secondary school pupil from Manchester is the latest teenager to win a £150 voucher to a high street store of her choice thanks to a teen website.
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8 February 2008
Pip helps pupils learn about milk
Pupils of primary schools in Manchester are finding out about “the white stuff” in a fun way.
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8 February 2008
Schoolchildren united as they sing city of Manchester song
Children from St. Philip's CE Primary School in Hulme sang a specially adapted song to show mutual respect ahead of Sunday's derby game.
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6 February 2008
Torches help light school's way to success
A Manchester primary school where children read by torchlight has been named as outstanding in all categories in its most recent Ofsted report.
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5 February 2008
Student film makers spread the global warming message
Students from a Manchester school will realise a teacher's dream when they premier their own film on the topic of global warming.
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5 February 2008
Free help for east Manchester residents with dyslexia
Urban regeneration company New East Manchester is offering free support to east Manchester adults who think they may be dyslexic.
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5 February 2008
Free welding course sparks interest
Twelve free places are available on a six-week welding course, organised by New East Manchester, with opportunities for permanent employment for students who successfully complete the training.
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29 January 2008
Twenty-eight pupils caught truanting in Baguley
A two-day truancy sweep in Baguley during January caught 28 pupils out of school without a valid reason.
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21 January 2008
Good Ofsted report lights the way
A positive Ofsted report for a Manchester primary school where special lighting helps learning has brought it out of the shadow of special measures.
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10 January 2008
A reading revolution underway in Manchester
Manchester is experiencing remarkable results in its efforts to help children from deprived backgrounds to read.
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17 December 2007
Barlow Hall primary celebrates top five per cent placing
Barlow Hall primary school in Chorlton is celebrating the latest Government figures on its performance.
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17 December 2007
Truancy sweeps stop 162 young people
Manchester education officers apprehended 162 young people in three truancy sweeps in Manchester city centre.
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7 December 2007
Manchester maintains improvement in primary schools
Primary schools in Manchester have made good improvements in mathematics, according to the latest league tables issued by the Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF.)
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7 December 2007
Manchester joins School FEAST network
Manchester City Council’s catering arm, Manchester Fayre, is delighted to announce it has been successful in becoming a member of the School FEAST (Food Excellence And Skills Training) network.
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7 December 2007
Drop in event in East Manchester on new Academy
Members of the public are invited to go along to The Grange community centre on Tuesday 11 December to find out more information about plans to open a new Academy in east Manchester.
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6 December 2007
Remember to return school applications
Parents whose children are due to start reception classes in Manchester primary schools next September 2008 or January 2009 are being urged to get their application forms in to the Council on time.
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28 November 2007
Just for the recorder – Chris is the best
We think of the simple recorder as just that – the basic instrumenton which generations of children have learned to play music.
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27 November 2007
Manchester Girls Choir sing out for Delia
Manchester Girls Choir will raise their voices in celebration this Christmas at a concert to mark the 40 years that Delia Maunder has been associated with them.
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27 November 2007
Boys play girls in domestic abuse drama
Teenage boys took on the roles of family members of both sexes for a drama about domestic abuse.
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26 November 2007
Woodwinds and balaikas at Christmas
In Manchester, they believe in holding Christmas concerts with a difference.
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22 November 2007
Manchester supports anti-bullying week (19-23 November)
Manchester City Council is supporting this year’s anti-bullying week, which has the theme of ‘Safety in School and the Wider Community’.
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21 November 2007
Drop in events at Wythenshawe Forum on Academies
Members of the public are invited to come along to Wythenshawe Forum on Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 December to find out more information about plans to open two new Academies in Wythenshawe.
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20 November 2007
Choirs sing out - and reach out - at Cathedral
More than 150 singers from local school choirs will gather together at Manchester Cathedral on 22 November for a St Cecilia's Day Concert which begins at 7pm and is open to the public.
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14 November 2007
Hulme Nursery and Sure Start Centre
Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre in Hulme has been rated as outstanding after an OFSTED inspection.
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14 November 2007
Young Achievers Given Starring Role
A hundred and fifty young Manchester achievers will get a starring role - in their own awards ceremonies.
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8 November 2007
New education set up will help vulnerable girls
A new education project in Manchester will help vulnerable girls with their development.
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6 November 2007
Statutory consultation starts on education transformation
Statutory consultation has begun this week on Manchester’s plans to radically transform education in the city.
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5 November 2007
Students who created bog garden are angels
Children at Old Moat Children's Centre in Withington are benefiting from a project aimed at cleaning up the world.
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29 October 2007
The Three R’s help win environmental award
Temple Primary School in Cheetham Hill believes in the three R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.
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19 October 2007
Schools gain quality awards for second time
Two schools - All Saints in Gorton and Mauldeth Road in Withington - have been awarded the Quality Mark of the National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE) for the second time.
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18 October 2007
St. Paul's 'outstanding', says Ofsted
An Ofsted inspection has confirmed that St Paul's C of E Primary School, Withington, South Manchester "fully achieves the aims of its mission statement, caring about learning, learning about caring."
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18 October 2007
Paul Scholes Opens Brand New Primary School
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes joined pupils and staff at Haveley Hey Primary School today to kickstart a new beginning for the school in its brand new state-of-the-art building.
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18 October 2007
International award for a dozen Manchester schools
A dozen Manchester schools have won the coveted International School Award 2007, funded by the Department for Children, School and Families (DCSF) and managed by the British Council.
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16 October 2007
Special fund-raising concert for inspirational teacher
Former students of inspirational Manchester Music Service teacher Gerry Smith, who has terminal cancer, are organising a tribute and fund-raising concert for her on Monday, October 15.
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16 October 2007
Academy plans set to transform education
Plans to completely transform education and learning in Manchester with the establishment of seven brand new industry-linked Academies are now moving forwards at a fast pace.
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10 October 2007
Celebrity chefs cook up a challenge
Two celebrity chefs went head to head with east Manchester students and teachers to cook up a two course lunch from secret ingredients at MANCAT in Openshaw.
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9 October 2007
Cracking time for Manchester pupils
Pupils from three Manchester schools were invited to have a cracking time on Friday, October 5, at a key stage in one of the city’s biggest school developments.
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5 October 2007
Young newshounds make it into print
The assignment: investigate what is on offer for parents and families in and around the Manchester area during the summer.
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3 October 2007
Brand new single campus for King David Schools
Manchester City Council is preparing to consult on new proposals to create a single campus to replace the existing King David schools.
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2 October 2007
Reminder on high school admissions
Manchester parents with a child in their final year of primary school are reminded that they must send their high school preferences back to the Council by October 19.
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25 September 2007
Language drive promoted in sporting babel
City of Manchester73, Manchester City FC 14. No, not a result. It's the minimum number of main languages spoken in Manchester and within the premier league club.
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24 September 2007
Work experience success for 15-year-olds
Ten 15-year-old students from three Manchester schools have completed work experience placements with Manchester City Council as part of the drive to interest youngsters in social care as a career.
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24 September 2007
Beswick children winning wishes on display
Six school children from Beswick have won a painting competition organised by east Manchester’s New Deal for Communities.
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24 September 2007
Manchester celebrates new teachers
Manchester City Council celebrated the induction of nearly 200 new teachers at a ceremony at the Midland Hotel on Friday, 21 September.
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14 September 2007
Massive computer contract will aid Manchester schools
Manchester City Council has awarded Ramesys Limited a multi-million pound computer contract as part of its £500 million re-building and refurbishment of more than 30 schools in the city.
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24 August 2007
GCSE results in Manchester continue to rise
Provisional results just in show that achievement in Manchester schools at GCSE is continuing to rise at a faster rate than at other schools nationally.
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24 August 2007
A round of applause for free stand-up comedy course
Following the success of last year’s stand-up comedy course, east Manchester’s New Deal for Communities is offering twelve east Manchester residents another chance to learn how to become a comedian.
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31 July 2007
Appointment of Deputy Director Children’s Services
Manchester City Council has appointed John Edwards to the position of Deputy Director Children’s Services for the city.
