Education
By Education Correspondent Pupils from Bristol, Luton and Pembrokeshire have helped create a new children’s book about airborne microfibres after taking part in research with the University of the West of England. The book, Taking a Close Look at Microfibres, was launched on Earth Day at May Park Primary
Education
By Education Correspondent UWE Bristol’s teacher training for educators working overseas has been given the highest possible rating after a government-backed inspection. The International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme, now in its third year, earned a Grade 1 in an assessment commissioned by the Department for Education. At the
Schools
By Education Correspondent A primary school is celebrating a huge £150,000 funding win to expand its preschool and meet soaring demand from families. Locking Primary School has secured the cash injection from the Department for Education (DfE), unlocking plans to create 15 new preschool places and upgrade its early
Sport
By Sports Correspondent Two of the Midlands’ most recognisable institutions – the University of Warwick and Aston Villa Football Club – have unveiled a major new partnership bringing together leading education, elite sport and advanced research. The collaboration is designed to reshape how universities and professional sports organisations work together, combining academic
Education
By Education Correspondent A university expert has landed new funding to tackle one of education’s toughest challenges – how to better support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Dr Craig Johnston from UWE Bristol has been awarded £5,000 to research how Alternative Provision is being used across a group
People
By Health and Education Correspondent A devastating motorbike accident in Iceland almost ended EmmaLucy Cole’s career — but the determined PhD student from Taunton refused to let it beat her. EmmaLucy, who had just finished the second year of her English Literature doctorate, suffered post-concussion syndrome after the accident. The
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Oldmixon Primary School, part of the Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN), has shared the outcomes of its recent Ofsted inspection, confirming what families already know: this is a school where children feel safe, are welcomed as individuals, and are given the foundations to thrive. The inspection on
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Pupils, staff and the wider Bridgwater community are celebrating after Northgate Primary School was named among the very best in the country for outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. The school has received high-level praise from Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson, who wrote personally to congratulate staff
Education
By Education Correspondent A former Worle School student from Weston-super-Mare has been crowned the UK’s top young landscaper at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. Archie Matthews, who joined Worle School at 11, went on to become Head Boy and an active member of the Jill Dando News Centre — at
Sport
By Education Correspondent Bristol Bears Foundation has announced a new partnership with the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), launching an initiative designed to inspire young people through the influence of sport and the Bristol Bears brand. As part of the collaboration, a full-time member of Foundation staff will be based at
News
By Education Correspondent The University of Bristol has today been granted approval by the Indian government to create a campus in Mumbai. Due to open in summer 2026, the Mumbai Enterprise Campus will be the University’s first international campus. It's a historic moment and a first in