A specialist school in Hereford has taken the decision to close for the day tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the extreme temperatures that are being forecast. Brookfield School in Hereford shared the following update earlier today on the Herefordshire Council’s School...
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NEWS | A Herefordshire school has confirmed a partial closure on Monday and Tuesday
A Herefordshire school has confirmed a partial closure this week, due to heatwave conditions. John Masefield High School & Sixth Form in Ledbury will close at 12.15pm on Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday. The following was posted on the Herefordshire...
NEWS | Local school takes decision to temporarily close due to extreme heatwave temperatures
A local school has taken the decision to temporarily close due to the upcoming heatwave. Parents at John Masefield High School in Ledbury have received the following letter: “We have had high temperatures for the past fortnight which have particularly affected lessons...
NEWS | A school in Leominster will close early on Monday and Tuesday due to heatwave conditions
A school in Leominster will close early on Monday and Tuesday due to heatwave conditions. Earl Mortimer High School & Sixth Form Centre confirmed the news in a letter to parents this afternoon. We’ve attached a copy of the letter below:
NEWS | Another school in Herefordshire confirms early finish on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heatwave temperatures
Another school in Herefordshire has this afternoon confirmed that it will close early on Monday and Tuesday next week, with extreme temperatures predicted. Kingstone High School and Primary School will both close early on Monday and Tuesday, with the following update...
NEWS | Several schools in Herefordshire are giving parents the opportunity to allow kids to remain at home on Monday due to heatwave
A number of schools in Herefordshire are sending out letters that give parents the option to allow kids to remain at home on Monday, with heatwave conditions and temperatures of up to 36c possible across Herefordshire. Your Herefordshire has been informed that St...
NEWS | Hereford school to finish classes early next week to help students avoid ‘hottest part of the day’
A Hereford school will finish classes earlier next week to ensure that students aren’t in class during the ‘hottest part of the day’. The Hereford Academy confirmed the news in a letter to parents earlier today that said: “THA has decided not to have Sports Day on...
NEWS | Hereford school brings forward sports day to avoid ‘extremely high temperatures’ that are forecast next week
A Hereford based school has brought forward its Sports Day, to avoid the ‘extremely high temperatures’ that are being forecast for early next week. The Hereford Academy announced that its Sports Day that was due to take place on Monday 18th July has been brought...
NEWS | Council continues free school meals support for Herefordshire children
Thousands of Herefordshire children and young people in nurseries, schools and colleges are set to benefit from free school meals support during the summer holidays, through a council funded scheme.Primary and secondary school pupils who are entitled to benefits...
NEWS | Recent visit by Ofsted rates primary school as inadequate with several concerns raised
A recent Ofsted report has rated a Malvern school as inadequate and criticised the way that bullying at the school is dealt with. Inspectors visited Grove Primary School in Malvern on 15th and 16th March 2022. The report found that "most pupils who attend this school...
NEWS | HMRC is reminding thousands of parents and families not to miss out on financial support to help pay for childcare during the summer holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding thousands of parents and families not to miss out on financial support that can help pay for childcare during the summer holidays. Through Tax-Free Childcare, families can receive up to £2,000 a year per child – or £4,000 if...
NEWS | Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools announce proposal to go fully co-educational
Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools announce proposal to go fully co-educational The Governors and senior leadership of Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools today (Monday 27th June) announced to staff and parents that they have launched an evaluation process with a...
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school has been rated as good in a recent Ofsted inspection
A primary school in Herefordshire has been rated as good, following a recent inspection by Ofsted. Weston-under-Penyard C of E Primary School was described as ‘good’ by inspectors following the inspection on the 4th and 5th May 2022. The report said: “Pupils enjoy...
NEWS | Herefordshire school ‘requires improvement’ following recent Ofsted visit
A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ following a recent visit from Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted inspectors visited John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy in Ross-on-Wye on 22nd and 23rd March. The report found that Pupils at John...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council approves £161,700 spend for roofing work to take place at a primary school in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council has approved a £161,700 spend for roofing work to take place at a primary school in Ross-on-Wye. Herefordshire Council have taken the decision to award Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd the contract for the roofing works at Ashfield...
NEWS | Flood doors and pumps recommended for a Hereford school as planning application to extend building is approved
A planning application has been approved by Herefordshire Council for a Hereford based primary school to extend one of its buildings. The plans, submitted by Holmer Church of England Academy on Holmer Road in Hereford, will see a first floor extension to the existing...
NEWS | The Royal National College for the Blind has successfully hosted its first conference for professionals working in the field of VI education.
The Royal National College for the Blind has successfully hosted its first conference for professionals working in the field of VI education. Expert teams recently welcomed a number of industry professionals for a day of seminars, demonstrations and sharing good...
NEWS | Hereford Sixth Form College sign partnership agreement with Hereford FC and Herefordshire Football Association
Recently the Head of Sports Academies at Hereford Sixth Form College, Andy Douthwaite, met with Alan Darfi of the Herefordshire Football Association, and Jon Hale chairman of Hereford FC, to sign the new partnership agreement. This exciting partnership will...
NEWS | NMITE’s Herefordshire Skills for the Future team are pleased to be hosting their second Employer Engagement Forum of 2022 in Leominster.
NMITE’s Herefordshire Skills for the Future team are pleased to be hosting their second Employer Engagement Forum of 2022 in Leominster. The Leominster Skills Forum will focus on the importance of upskilling in stimulating the growth of local businesses in Leominster...
NEWS | Government issues important update for people with student loans amid inflation rise
The government will cap student loan interest rates for current graduate borrowers to protect them from a rise in inflation. A rise in the rate of RPI due to global economic pressures meant student loan borrowers faced a 12% interest rate in September and the...