Plans have been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new teaching block at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye. The plans include the proposed construction of a standalone three storey teaching block containing six science teaching laboratories, science lesson...
EDUCATION
RUGBY | Joe Jenkins has been selected for the final sessions – from which an England squad will be picked
A talented player, who cut his teeth at Hereford Rugby Club, is making a big impact in the England men’s Under-18s training camps. Joe, a student at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, linked up with the North squad earlier this month at St George's Park in Staffordshire....
NEWS | Positive Ofsted Monitoring Inspection For Broadlands Primary School
The Executive Headteacher at Broadlands Primary School in Hereford, Simon Robertson, has expressed his pride after receiving news on the outcome of a recent monitoring inspection, which was carried out remotely by Ofsted. While the...
NEWS | Hereford set to be a greener city thanks to successful tree scheme
All 500 trees for Hereford now allocated Herefordshire Council is thanking Hereford City residents, businesses, schools and colleges following the tremendous success of the city trees scheme. 500 trees were available on a first come first served basis, thanks to...
NEWS | NMITE announces Founding Director of its Centre for Advanced Timber Technology and shows plans
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) announces that Professor Robert Hairstans has joined as Founding Director of its Centre for Advanced Timber Technology (CATT). His role will be to lead the development...
NEWS | Schools from Herefordshire take time to show parents COVID-19 testing process
One thing that has impressed the team here at Your Herefordshire is the professionalism of our local schools. Despite many challenges and changes to the way that students are taught, you never see them moan and whenever approached by us for information, they always...
NEWS | Play Your Part in keeping the community safe say Hereford Colleges
Herefordshire colleges will be welcoming students back from Monday 8 March Students across the country return to college on 8 March. And although vaccinating the population is progressing at pace, Covid-19 is still circulating within our community. So, play your part...
NEWS | Schools prepare to welcome students back on Monday – Here’s how COVID testing will work
Schools across Herefordshire are preparing to welcome students back from Monday. Students at secondary schools across the county will be offered regular COVID-19 tests and we’ve spoken to Aylestone School in Hereford who have explained the process perfectly. ...
NEWS | 89.8% of students get first preference as secondary school places are confirmed
Parents in Herefordshire join those across England today (Monday 1 March), in finding out which secondary school their child will be attending in September 2021. Herefordshire Council has made 1835 offers of places in schools across the county compared to 1763 in...
NEWS | Positive Progress Continues at Hereford Academy
A recent monitoring inspection by Ofsted, conducted remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has praised leaders and staff at the Hereford Academy for the way they have been providing education during the current, unprecedented times. The report published following the...
NEWS | A new look website for RNC
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand new website reflecting the wealth of education, training, services and expertise on offer at its Hereford campus.The website is packed with new features, simple navigation...
NEWS | New education recovery package for children and young people
Following the announcement of the roadmap yesterday which laid out a cautious easing of restrictions, the government has today, Wednesday 24 February, announced further elements of the recovery support package so children and young people can catch up on missed...
NEWS | New £6 million sustainable facilities open at Herefordshire primary school
Herefordshire Council’s project provides new state of the art facilities for pupils and staff at Marlbrook Primary School New state of the art facilities opened for pupils and staff at Marlbrook Primary School at Green Croft this week following a £6 million investment...
NEWS | Colwall Library reopens for Click and Collect library services
From Wednesday 17 February, Colwall Library will reopen for Click and Collect services. The library will be open 10am-1pm on Wednesdays and 10am-1pm on Saturdays. Customers will not be able to enter the library building but items can be collected and returned to...
HALF TERM | There’s plenty to do this half term in Herefordshire
Despite lockdown, there is still plenty of fun to be had this half term in Herefordshire. Some are virtual, which makes great sense due to lockdown! Herefordshire Council have put together a Facebook group highlighting some fantastic activities including:...
EDUCATION | NMITE Bolsters Its Academic Team With New Hires
February 2021 - The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has confirmed the appointment of two new academic staff members – Assistant Professor Aris Quintana-Nedelcos and Assistant Professor Tim Belden. They join ahead of the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council funding provides vulnerable children with access to online education
Council funding will improve digital connectivity for an estimated 1,500 Herefordshire pupils Up to 1,500 Herefordshire pupils will be able to join their classmates and access their school lessons online with better connectivity and IT devices due to £650k of funding...
NEWS | Dr Michael Gray of Harrow School appointed as Headmaster of Hereford Cathedral School
Dr Gray, who is currently Director of Studies at Harrow School, graduated from King’s College London with a First in History, after which he completed a PGCE, followed by a Masters and PhD at the UCL Institute of Education. Michael taught at Halliford School in...
EDUCATION | Life-changing Oxbridge offers for two Herefordshire students
Life-changing Oxbridge offers for two Herefordshire students Two Herefordshire students at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have been offered the life-changing opportunity to study at Oxford and Cambridge universities. In fact, Ellie Cole, who was awarded two A*s and...
NEWS | College students thank tutors for amazing support during lockdown
College students that attend the Herefordshire & Ludlow College have emailed us to spread the news about how their tutors have been supporting them during the lockdown. In particular, a huge thank you goes to two tutors from the Travel and Tourism course. Students...