By Clara Hickman SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) have warned since the first lockdown in March last year that the UK’s children and young people are at risk of becoming the “lost generation” of the Coronavirus pandemic. With schools once more closed...
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NEWS | Council extends free school meals support for Herefordshire children
Over 3,200 primary and secondary school pupils are set to receive free school meals support during the February and Easter half term holidays Over 3,200 Herefordshire children are set to benefit from free school meals support during the February and Easter half term...
NEWS | National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders – MORE DETAILS for schools and parents
Schools can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils from today as the Government’s national scheme launches, adding to the support available for disadvantaged families. An online service for schools, the scheme allows schools to place orders for...
NEWS | Children deserve better than this – Marcus Rashford criticises Free School Meals hampers
Footballer Marcus Rashford MBE has criticised the companies that the government has handed contracts to this winter to supply free school meals to struggling families, after several members of the public took to social media to share images of the hampers they...
NEWS | Education Secretary outlines plans to support young people
Support for the continued education of young people has been outlined by the Education Secretary today, following the announcement that attendance at schools and colleges is now limited to all but vulnerable children and children of critical workers. During the period...
EDUCATION | BBC to deliver the biggest education offer in its history across more of its platforms
From Monday 11th January, CBBC channel will feature three-hours of primary school shows to ensure that all kids can watch programming if they don't have the internet. BBC Two will focus for secondary school content to help students learning the GCSE curriculum. There...
EDUCATION | Time is running out to apply for your child’s primary school reception class place
Apply for your child’s primary school reception class place before 15 January deadline. Parent and carers with children who were born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for...
COMMUNITY | Longtown Primary School raise money for hospice with Reindeer Run
On Tuesday 15th December, Longtown Community Primary School took part in a sponsored “Reindeer Run” to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice. During the afternoon, the children gathered dressed up in their antlers and red nose and had lots of fun completing as many...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council will give £75 food vouchers to struggling families this Christmas
Families in need are getting extra government support in time for Christmas · £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme announced last month already in action as vulnerable families across England get help through councils...
COMMUNITY | Eco-warrior students collect crisp packets for local recycling group
Eco-warrior students at Whitecross Hereford High School have been busy collecting crisp packets to donate to the Herefordshire Community Recycling Group. Pictured are Steven, Keira, Millie & Teddie who have been collecting the crisp packets for recycling. Also...
NEWS | Staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges
The government has today (17 December) confirmed that all secondary schools and colleges in England will be able to test more of their staff and students in a round of free coronavirus testing from the first week of January. This will help to deliver the national...
COMMUNITY | Whitecross Hereford High School makes donation to Hereford Food Bank
Staff, parents and students at Whitecross Hereford High School have donated this incredible amount of food and drink to Hereford Food Bank to help support struggling families this Christmas. What a fantastic donation!...
FEATURED | Withington Primary pupils take part in St Michael’s Hospice Reindeer Run
Pupils from Withington Primary School took part in the St Michael's Hospice Reindeer Run and as a thank you for their hard work taking part and raising money the staff set up a Christmas Grotto for the children. From St Michael's Hospice: Choose the date, distance and...
EDUCATION | Collabco’s new partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering
Collabco is delighted to announce a new working partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE). The Institute have chosen Collabco’s myday to deliver its mobile digital campus environment and plan to implement the myday platform for...
FEATURED | Hereford by Charlie Staunton
Written and performed by Charlie Staunton. Music by Ryini Beats. Directed by Tim Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_rwz8eKCo8 In partnership with the Maylord Shopping Centre, Powerhouse has taken up residency at a retail unit in the heart of Hereford; creating a...
NEWS | NMITE opens for business and launches search for 50 future engineers – no experience necessary
Pioneer Cohort of 50 learners will join in March 2021 with first year fully funded by partnersAcceleratedMaster’s degree in Integrated Engineeringdesigned to prepare graduates with high quality, work-ready skills in just three yearsInstitution believes that challenges...
EDUCATION | Students can now see designs take shape thanks to donation from PTA and local company
Hereford Cathedral School pupils can now see their designs taking shape before their very eyes thanks to the recent delivery of five new 3D printers. The purchase was made possible thanks to two generous donations: one from the PTA and one from Leominster-based...
NEWS | Over 70,000 people have signed a petition asking for schools to close on 9th December
Over 70,000 people have signed a petition that is asking for the government to close schools on the 9th December, to allow for students to potentially isolate with family at home for two weeks prior to meeting other relatives. The Petition which can be viewed by...
FEATURED | Lundy Letterboxes come to Hereford
Three Hereford Cathedral School pupils will be helping to make sure we all get some fresh air and exercise this winter with their Hereford Treasure Fun trail, while raising funds for a well-known local charity.Having visited Lundy Island last year, the sisters –...
NEWS | Whole year group at Hereford College of Arts isolating after student tests positive for COVID-19
A whole year group at the Hereford College of Arts is self-isolating after a student tested positive for COVID-19. A letter sent to students/parents said: Request to second year Extended Diploma in Art and Design students to self-isolate for 14 Days We have...