Leominster apprentice named UK’s youngest EV-qualified mechanic A Herefordshire apprentice mechanic has become the youngest vehicle technician in the UK to be awarded withan Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Level 3 qualification in...
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NEWS | The annual Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival brought together almost 2,000 participants and young leaders for a day of sport and physical activity
Nearly 2000 children and young people from 60 schools took part in a major county sporting event this week. The annual Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival brought together 1944 participants and young leaders for a day of sport and physical...
EDUCATION | Ofsted praises ‘togetherness’ at a Herefordshire school following positive inspection
The community at St Michael’s Church of England Primary in Bodenham, near Leominster, is celebrating after a recent Ofsted inspection resulted in their school being awarded a ‘Good’ rating. Ofsted inspectors visited the school – which is part of the Diocese of...
FEATURED | Blacksmithing Students from Holme Lacy College travel to Denmark to recreate anchor for the Viking Ship, ‘Skudelev 5’
Level 3 Blacksmithing Students from Holme Lacy College recently embarked on an amazing journey to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark. Their skills and talents were put to the test in a collaborative effort to construct a replica anchor for...
NEWS | ‘Warm And Welcoming’ atmosphere at local Primary School praised by Ofsted
Tenbury Church of England (CE) Primary School has been praised for its ‘warm and welcoming’ atmosphere and the excellent support given to its pupils following a recent OfSTED inspection. The high praise comes as part of an overall ‘Good’ grading for the school in a...
EDUCATION | More than 1,500 year ten students attended this year’s Three Colleges Open Day in Hereford
Three Colleges Open Day attracts pupils from across the county. Almost 1600 year ten students attended this year’s Three Colleges Open Day on Tuesday 2 July, resulting in the most successful turn-out the event has ever had. Students from 21 schools from Herefordshire...
BOOK NOW! | A number of FREE activities are available to book for children across Herefordshire during the summer holidays
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals can enjoy a wide range of activities during the summer holidays. Herefordshire Council’s summer children’s activities programme is open for bookings from today (Wednesday 26 June). Parents of children (from reception...
CRICKET | The enthusiastic young cricketers at Eastnor Parochial Primary School are celebrating following their outstanding performances at the Herefordshire Dynamos Cricket Finals Day
The enthusiastic young cricketers at Eastnor Parochial Primary School are celebrating following their outstanding performances at the Herefordshire Dynamos Cricket Finals Day on Thursday 27 June. Over forty schools took part in the competition overall – with Finals...
NEWS | More than 260 children from Hereford have taken part in storytelling sessions designed to inspire a love of reading thanks to the Old Market Hereford
More than 260 children from Hereford have taken part in storytelling sessions designed to inspire a love of reading, as new research reveals that reading for enjoyment among 8 – 18 year olds in the UK is at its lowest since 2005 – for almost two decades.* According to...
BREAKING | More than £4 million to be spent on a new sports hall, stand-alone two class teaching block and internal alterations at a Hereford school
Herefordshire Council has confirmed that more than £4 million is to be spent on a new sports hall, stand-alone two class teaching block and internal alterations at a Hereford school. The money will be spent on improvements at Brookfield School, on Grandstand Road in...
FEATURED | A number of FREE activities are available to book for children across Herefordshire during the summer holidays
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals can enjoy a wide range of activities during the summer holidays. Herefordshire Council’s summer children’s activities programme is open for bookings from today (Wednesday 26 June). Parents of children (from reception...
FEATURED | The Courtyard in Hereford is to host an Adult Rave for adults with learning disabilities
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...
SCHOOL | Aldi’s Back to School uniform bundle to return priced at just £5 this year with new additions
As parents continue to look for ways to save on essentials, Aldi has announced the return of its sell-out school uniform bundle. And, this year, the bundle offers families even more choice without pulling on the purse strings. Freezing the price of its Back To School...
SPORT | 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
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....
FEATURED | The Courtyard in Hereford to host an Adult Rave for adults with learning disabilities
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...