Schools and Learning news
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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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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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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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18 November 2011
New school designs help with zero tolerance for bullies
In a week where the national focus has been on anti-bullying, Manchester teachers and students have spoken out about how the physical design of their schools has helped them to feel safe and protected
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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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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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25 August 2011
Another year of record GCSE results for Manchester schools
Schools across Manchester are celebrating another crop of bumper results today as provisional results show that this year more than half of all pupils in the city's schools achieved five or more GCSEs
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1 June 2011
Innovative Inclusion centres offer extra help for children and families
Manchester Council is leading the way with a £4.7m investment in the development of innovative inclusion centres that will support young people struggling with aspects of school and family life.
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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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10 March 2011
Supply teacher sentenced after benefit fraud
A supply teacher from Manchester has been sentenced to 3 months in prison, suspended for two years, after admitting a £20,000 benefit fraud.
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15 December 2010
Green roof is a first for Manchester’s secondary schools
Manchester’s first green roof at a secondary school arrived at St Peter’s RC High School in Gorton this week.
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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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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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4 November 2010
Manchester to host national schools conference
Manchester City Council is to host a leading national education conference this month, looking at the changing landscape of the education system.
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7 August 2007
Burnage High School for Boys Achieves Specialist Arts College Status
Burnage High School for Boys, Manchester has successfully achieved specialist Arts College status.
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7 August 2007
More Schools Achieve Manchester Inclusion Standard
Six schools have achieved the Manchester Inclusion Standard which recognises the innovative work they do to ensure that all pupils in school are able to participate fully in the school’s activities.
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16 July 2007
Plans unveiled for new Miles Platting primary school
Manchester City Council and New East Manchester have unveiled plans for a new £5.5 million primary school in Miles Platting in east Manchester.
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16 July 2007
St John’s Primary School Pupils Visit Town Hall
This week the Year 2 class from St John’s RC Primary School, Chorlton visited the Town Hall in Manchester. The children had a tour of the building and were also shown around the Lord Mayor’s private apartments.
