Submitted by David Smith on 2013-01-22

Yorkshire Schools Recognised For Outstanding Exam Results

A number of schools in our region will soon be receiving a letter from a government minister, congratulating them on their exam results.

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

Fight for funding: ‘Bradford One in a Million’

Free schools are run by groups including faith organisations, parents' groups or charities. They are independent of local authority control and funded by central government.

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

West Yorkshire - the home of England’s ‘smallest’ free school

The Lighthouse School in Leeds opened its doors last week to seven 11-year old pupils, all with autism spectrum conditions.

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

Approved plan for Free Jewish High School - West Yorkshire

September 2013 will see the introduction of the Leeds Jewish Free School as an extension of Brodetsky Jewish Primary School in Alwoodley.

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

Work begins on The Sheffield University Technical College

Ground has been broken on the £8.5 million development of a specialist engineering and digital technology facility for South Yorkshire, scheduled for completion in September 2013.

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

iPods and traditional educational tools can be a bit of a balancing act

More than 1000 students at Rotherham’s Oakwood School in South Yorkshire are being given brand new iPod Touches.

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

The fight for Riverside Special School

The future of Riverside Special School in Goole is in question, as East Riding Council continues consultations on closing the site and moving pupils to a new location over 20 miles away in Hessle. Parents,

Submitted by Stephen Morris on 2012-09-11

Record GCSE results in East Yorkshire

This summer saw schools in East Yorkshire achieve record GCSE results. 59% of students now achieve five or more A* to C grades.

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