Education

Schools need ‘immediate work’ to repair potentially dangerous ceilings

Several schools in our area require “immediate work” on parts of their ceilings which could be at risk of collapsing.

Fresh allegations of Greg Hill saying he wanted to see young teacher ‘in a bikini’

Fresh allegations have suggested that Greg Hill behaved inappropriately around numerous female teachers over a number of years.

English teacher banned for helping A-Level students cheat on coursework

A secondary school teacher has been banned from teaching indefinitely for helping A-Level students cheat on their coursework.

Pupils tasked with designing dream house in September 2002

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature we look back to 2002…

Anne’s record-breaking 50-year career milestone

A college staff member has celebrated a record-breaking 50-year milestone.

Primary school opens new library

A new library has opened at a primary school, allowing pupils to read a new selection of books.

Major milestone as construction of brand new school gets under way

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new special school - with spades officially in the ground.

Praise for outstanding trainees as awards evening celebrates their hard work

Open Road West Norfolk celebrated the achievements of outstanding young trainees at its annual awards evening attended by the High Sheriff of Norfolk.

Staff and pupils at primary and pre-school are ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted inspections

Staff and pupils at a village primary and pre-school are over the moon after being rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Nearly 40 schools to be inspected amid worries ceilings could collapse

Norfolk County Council has announced that 37 school buildings will be inspected following concerns about damage to some of their ceilings.

Secondary school wants to ‘restore former glory’ amid crackdown on bad behaviour

A head teacher who has taken over a Lynn secondary school wants to “restore it to its former glory” as staff look to enforce good manners.

School set to bring in car parking charges for some users in bid to improve student and staff safety

Gym-goers in a West Norfolk town will soon have to pay to be able to use a neighbouring secondary school’s car park.

Keeping children safe is ‘first priority’, school trust says amid delayed returns

Parents have been issued with an apology after a “difficult decision” to delay the restart of their children’s school year.

Parents in uproar as children’s return to school is delayed by unsafe ceilings

Parents have been left in uproar after being told their children cannot return to school until next week.

Rachel’s mission to help families go on holiday after tougher penalties come into play

A former teacher hopes to find the best holiday deals for families after the government announced higher fines for taking children out of school.

Academy’s new Year 7s join the house system with presentation of ties

Pupils about to embark on their secondary school journey at one Lynn academy have joined a tradition that goes back more than 100 years.

15-year-old takes matters in her own hands to protect mobile libraries

A 15-year-old has decided to take matters into her own hands to protect mobile libraries in the county.

GCSE Results Day: High school students excel in all subjects including arts

Officials at St Clement’s High School have said its Class of 2024 has received impressive GCSE results across the board.

GCSE Results Day: Students ready for next steps following exam success

Maths continues to be Smithdon High School’s strongest subject on this year’s GCSE results day.

GCSE Results Day: Grades are ‘testament to hard work and dedication’ of students

Students and staff at Downham Academy are celebrating some excellent GCSE results.

GCSE Results Day: Many students achieve above their predictions

Students at Marshland High School in West Walton are celebrating another excellent set of examination results.