The Herefordshire Summer School Games festival returns this year and is set to be the biggest to date, with over 2000 children and young people! Stride Active is delighted to announce that the Herefordshire Summer School Games festival is due to return this July....
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FEATURED | The Courtyard in Hereford to host an Adult Rave for adults with learning disabilitiesÂ
Join The Courtyard in Hereford for its first Inclusive Adult Rave at The Courtyard for adults with learning disabilities. A chance to have a rave with DJ Andy in the fantastic Nell Gwynne room, glitter and glow sticks included! Pop along and throw some shapes...
FEATURED | Eastnor Primary School receives glowing report and outstanding rating from Ofsted
On Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May, Ofsted inspectors visited Eastnor Parochial Primary School in Herefordshire. The outcome of the inspection has seen the school – which is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust (DHMAT) - again rated as...
ACTIVITIES | Lego Club is a FREE to attend after school session at Hereford Cathedral and it’s extremely popular!
Test your skills at creating crazy constructions and superstructures with Lego in the inspiring surroundings of Hereford Cathedral. Enjoy this freestyle Lego session in the South Transept with thousands of bricks and hundreds of mini-figures, learn building...
EDUCATION | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent inspection by Ofsted in April 2024
A Herefordshire School has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent inspection by Ofsted in April 2024. Ofsted Inspectors visited Pencombe CofE Primary School in April 2024. The report said: “The pupils, their parents and the staff agree that Pencombe Church of England...
NEWS | Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted
Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. Emma Shearer, Headteacher, said 'I am incredibly proud of the whole school community. The report reflects our school perfectly and we were really pleased with some specific...
COMMUNITY | Staff and pupils at Burley Gate Church of England Primary School are celebrating after hearing Ofsted continues to rate it as ‘Good’ following an inspection last month
Staff and pupils at Burley Gate Church of England Primary School are celebrating after hearing Ofsted continues to rate it as ‘Good’ following an inspection last month. Ofsted inspectors visited the school – which is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy...
FEATURED | Hereford College of Arts announces the opening of its Digital Skills Centre that provides industry-best facilities for students
Hereford College of Arts is excited to announce the opening of its Digital Skills Centre. The new studios provide industry-best facilities for students, partner schools and evening classes - and a base for two new degree courses Games Design and Digital...
EDUCATION | Transforming Timber Education: Join NMITE’s Groundbreaking ‘Woodland to Workshop’ Course
A unique ‘Woodland to Workshop’ course from the charity Woodland Heritage, held from 24 to 26 September 2024, will bring together tree growers, wood users and beyond to learn how to make the most of the vital connections between our woodlands and workshops. This...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council spent £4.1 million on taxis to school for children in just one financial yearÂ
A recent Freedom of Information request has revealed that Herefordshire Council spent £4.1 million in a recent financial year providing taxis to school for children. A Freedom of Information Request submitted in October 2023 received the following response:...
NEWS | Hereford’s NMITE Takes Sustainable Practices Global with Tanzania Project
Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field of engineering recently when contributing to a humanitarian project in Tanzania. Ben joined NMITE’s...
EDUCATION | Hereford Sixth Form College Careers department recently hosted a celebratory lunch for students who are leaving college for a variety of exciting destinations
Hereford Sixth Form College Careers department recently hosted a celebratory lunch for students who are leaving college for a variety of exciting destinations. Students took time out from their busy revision schedules to come and share their plans for the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent Ofsted inspectionÂ
A Herefordshire Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection. Pencombe Church of England Primary School received a visit from Ofsted on 10th April 2024. The report said: “The pupils, their parents and the staff agree that Pencombe...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘outstanding’ following a recent visit by Ofsted inspectorsÂ
A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘outstanding’ following a recent visit by Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted Inspectors were extremely impressed with The Beacon College in Hereford. ‘The Beacon College is a special place where there is a friendly and welcoming...
EDUCATION | The new headmaster of a well-known Herefordshire school has a track record of success and plans to create a ‘happy school’ for pupils
Caption: The new headmaster of Lucton School is Andrew Allman, pictured with his wife, Sarah, and children Phoebe and Jacob who will both be joining the school in September. Picture by Mandy Jones Photography. The new headmaster of a well-known Herefordshire private...
NEWS | At least 50 full time jobs expected to be created in Hereford as local company submits planning permission for new building that will include a small apprentice school
At least 50 full time jobs are expected to be created in Hereford, as a local company submits planning permission for a new building that will include a small apprentice school. Techtest Ltd form part of the HR Smith Group of Companies who are an independent avionics...
NEWS | Delight for staff and parents after a Herefordshire school was rated as ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection
A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection. Ofsted inspectors visited Hampton Dene Primary School on 31st January and 1st February. The report said: “This is a happy and inclusive school. The school’s motto of ‘One School...
NEWS | The continued positive progress being made at The Hereford Academy has been praised following a recent inspection by Ofsted
The continued positive progress being made at The Hereford Academy has been praised following a recent inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors visited the school on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th February and found the school to be ‘Good’ in three of the four areas it is...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has had to close this morning due to a fire alarm fault
A Herefordshire primary school has been forced to close this morning due to a technical fault. The closure is in place at Leominster Primary School, due to a fire alarm fault. A post on the Herefordshire Council School Updates page said: “A fault has developed with...
NEWS | State-of-the-art Sensory Room and Conference Centre open in Ross-on-Wye for the community
Mulberry Foster Care Unveils New Sensory Room and Conference Centre to Serve Community Needs Mulberry Foster Care, a leading provider of homes to over 40 children across the counties, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Sensory Room and...