Gorton Primary School deemed inadequate as OFSTED savage its curriculum
An OFSTED inspection of a school in Gorton that was last inspected 14 years ago and judged ‘Outstanding’ has been judged inadequate following a new...
New analysis reveals stark diversity gaps in the teaching profession
Early analysis released as part of an ongoing research project from the Institute for Social and Economic Research into the factors affecting the retention...
New underground Manchester venue gives learning disabled artists platform to campaign
This May award-winning theatre company Access All Areas and The Lowry will present MADHOUSE re:exit – an immersive piece examining the experiences of five artists with learning disabilities...
School admissions should focus on giving priority to pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
School admissions in England should give priority to places for children from disadvantaged backgrounds rather than focusing on catchment areas
The proposal comes from The...
Graduate finally receives her certificate at surprise 101st birthday party
A centenarian who completed her university degree in 1938 has finally received her certificate, after her daughter surprised her with it at her 101st birthday...
Eight in ten children learnt nothing during school lockdowns worldwide while violence in the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the education of children from poorer backgrounds and is widening the gap between rich and...
‘Forgotten’ White working-class pupils let down by decades of neglect, MPs say
White working-class pupils have been badly let down by decades of neglect and muddled policy thinking and only a proper targeted approach will reverse...
Ideas foundation launches hunt for Manchester’s next generation of creative talent
The Ideas Foundation is on the hunt for the next-generation of creative talent and has launched an ‘employability boot camp’ with Manchester College to...
Oldham school dinners team is top of the class
Oldham schools catering service has tasted success thanks to the high-quality meals being served across the borough.
The team has brought back the bacon after...
Free children’s books will be popping up across Manchester this weekend
Families out and about in Manchester this weekend should keep their eyes peeled, as free books and activities for children will be popping up...