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...
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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...
NEWS | Marcus Rashford delighted as government commits to support struggling families over Christmas period
Marcus Rashford has shared his delight after the government committed to supporting struggling families over the Christmas period. Over 2,500 people in Herefordshire signed a petition launched by the England footballer last month, that demanded that the government...
NEWS | Local schools #CelebrateHerefordshire this half term
The Aylestone Federation of School, which includes Aylestone High School, Withington Primary School and Broadlands Primary School, have been busy filling our social media feeds with positivity this half term. They have been busy sharing what students and staff have...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to provide FREE food supplies during half term from The Living Room
Herefordshire Council has committed to providing free school meals during half term. The council has taken the decision to support families during half term, following the governments decision to reject a plan put forward by Labour and footballer Marcus Rashford for...
NEWS | Businesses across Herefordshire will supply free school meals for children during half term
The government may have voted against extending free school meals to include school holidays, but many local businesses across Herefordshire have stepped up to the plate to support families during what is a very difficult time. Many have lost jobs and are struggling...
NEWS | Nmite President & Chief Executive, Elena Rodriguez-falcon Recognised in National & International Awards
Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon, President and Chief Executive at the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has this month been recognised in both national and international awards: In the 2020...