Positive news from schools, colleges and education across the UK.
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By Schools Correspondent Thousands of children and staff from schools across the South West have smashed the world record for Random Acts of Kindness after carrying out an incredible 38,527 good deeds in a single day. The achievement was led by Futura Learning Partnership, a family of 26 schools,
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By Schools Correspondent A primary school in North Somerset has been awarded the School Games Platinum Mark in recognition of its commitment to sport and physical activity. Walliscote Primary School received the award for the 2025/26 academic year after more than 300 pupils took part in local inter-school
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By Evan, 14 and Isabeau, 14, Good News Room at TKASA The King Alfred School Academy's (TKASA) production of Anything Goes has been hailed as a huge success, with packed audiences across all performances and glowing feedback from families, staff and members of the local community. The show
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By Schools Correspondent A Bridgwater primary school has been crowned one of Britain’s bee-friendly champions after an inspiring project led by pupils helped transform its grounds into a haven for wildlife. Northgate Primary School has won one of just 26 prestigious Bees’ Needs Champions Awards 2026, presented by
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By Education Correspondent Great Western Railway (GWR) has been named among England’s top 100 apprenticeship employers, recognising its commitment to creating career opportunities and developing future railway talent. The train operator has been included in the Government’s Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 rankings, produced in partnership with careers platform
Schools
By Schools Correspondent One of Britain’s best school house competitions celebrated its 20th anniversary in spectacular style as Valley House was crowned Clevedon School’s 2026 House Champions before an audience of more than 1,400 students. The dramatic finale saw the results revealed live in front of students
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By School's Correspondent A special school in Maidstone has been recognised among the world's most innovative after being shortlisted for a prestigious international education award. Five Acre Wood School has been named in the Top 10 for the 2026 World's Best School Prize for
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By Schools Correspondent Hundreds of families, prospective students and local residents came together for a welcoming community breakfast morning as popular Worle Community School opened its doors. Visitors were invited to explore the school’s impressive campus, outstanding facilities, specialist departments and modern learning environments. Bathed in glorious summer sunshine,
People
By Education Correspondent Student volunteers support charities, celebrate culture and make a lasting difference across Bristol Hundreds of UWE Bristol students are helping to strengthen communities across Bristol through volunteering, using their skills, creativity and enthusiasm to support local charities and community organisations. From tackling food waste and supporting housing
Education
By Education Correspondent Children who struggle with reading are more likely to pick up a book for pleasure if it matches their interests, according to new research from UWE Bristol. The study found that interest-driven book choices – including titles linked to football, TV shows, Lego and art – were the
Education
By Education Correspondent Sixty young people in Cameroon are learning traditional craft and design skills through a new creative education programme backed by the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation. The Creative Corner, based in Yaoundé, offers free Saturday classes for young people aged 13 to 18, giving them the opportunity to
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Pupils at Windwhistle Primary School were joined by the team behind the new Winterstoke Road railway bridge this week for a morning of planting and gardening. Staff from Octavius Infrastructure, which is building the bridge, and Ramboll, which designed it, visited the school to help children develop