Education

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Free tree packs scheme now open for schools and communities

Whether planting for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle climate change, or to improve local areas around the country, the Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications.

Date Published 09/06/2021

'Brick by Brick' exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham

The latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham looks like it will be popular with LEGO® fans – whatever their age.

Date Published 18/06/2021

MP praises Academy support for vulnerable families

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has praised new initiatives by a local secondary school designed to help local households in need of support.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Alexandra Park children can't wait to get out on their bikes!

Children at Alexandra Park Primary School have taken part in important life skills training - by getting on their bikes.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Red Cross and Team GB ask Oldham kids to join Olympic-inspired campaign ‘Be Your Best!'

Summer term is finally here after a difficult year for teachers, children and their families.

Date Published 13/06/2021

Julia and Hans Rausing pledge £41,000 grant to support Mahdlo’s reopening

Julia and Hans Rausing, from the Youth Centre Recovery Fund, have granted Mahdlo more than £41,000 to support its reopening as the Oldham youth zone continues to provide a safe...

Date Published 12/06/2021

School pupils join in the Great British Spring Clean

Pupils from Richmond Academy have joined in the fight against litter and waste.

Date Published 11/06/2021

Kids urged to get active for National School Sport Week

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner is urging youngsters across her constituency to get active for National School Sport Week.

Date Published 09/06/2021

It's official: Oldham College is a 'great place to work'

Oldham College is celebrating after achieving Great Place to Work Certification™.

Date Published 09/06/2021

Oldham college tutor wins national Let Teachers SHINE competition

A college tutor from Oldham has been awarded £16,000 in a national competition to find innovative ideas in education.

Date Published 01/06/2021

Pledge to create 50 walking and cycling-friendly School Streets by March 2022

Greater Manchester (GM) has secured £500,000 to deliver 50 School Streets to help transform the school run, enable healthier lifestyles and tackle air pollution, Transport for...

Date Published 31/05/2021

GMP donate 2,400 tablets to Tech Fund to support communities facing digital exclusion

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has donated 2,400 tablets to the Greater Manchester Technology Fund to be repurposed to support young people and families facing digital exclusion...

Date Published 28/05/2021

Greenfield autism school pupils set sights on sensory gym with their litter-picking marathon

Pupils and staff from Bright Futures school in Greenfield are taking part in the Great British Spring Clean, and they are hoping to raise much-needed funds for a new outdoor...

Date Published 28/05/2021

Oldham College electrical apprentice surges to national final

An Oldham College electrical apprentice powered his way to an ‘exceptional performance’ at the Sparks Magazine Learner of the Year 2021 final.

Date Published 27/05/2021

Oldham's children and young people to benefit from fifth year of Opportunity Area funding

Oldham’s children and young people are again set to benefit from another year of investment from the Opportunity Areas (OA) programme.

Date Published 27/05/2021

Exciting times ahead for Hulme Nursery and Infants

Oldham Hulme Grammar School is now accepting children into their Nursery and Infant department in the academic year that they turn three, therefore allowing children to spend two...

Date Published 27/05/2021

Marathon man Steve's next big challenge

Innovative fundraiser Steve Hill MBE will be pounding the streets of the borough next month - raising funds for needy children in Uganda.

Date Published 26/05/2021

State of the art library facilities open at Oldham primary school

As work continues at an Oldham primary school’s renovation, one brand new section has opened its doors to pupils in recent weeks - a state-of-the-art library and learning resource...

Date Published 26/05/2021

MP Rayner gets active to mark Walk to School Week

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner put her best foot forward as she joined local children to mark Walk to School Week.

Date Published 24/05/2021

New service aims to help children thrive in education

A new service has launched in Oldham to make sure school children with low-level emotional and behavioural difficulties receive the right help, at the right time, in the right...

Date Published 19/05/2021

Education Union: Government must 'repair the damage' caused by pandemic

Now that we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding the effects of Covid-19, Oldham National Education chiefs reckon it's time to start looking at how...

Date Published 19/05/2021

Schoolchildren celebrate their digital lift-off!

Local Oldham schools from The Harmony Trust (Greenhill, Northmoor, Richmond, Alt, and Westwood Academies) have all recently taken part in a fantastic “Digital Lift-Off” to...

Date Published 18/05/2021

Waterhead Academy shortlisted for prestigious education award

Waterhead Academy has been shortlisted for the Community and Collaboration prize in the prestigious TES Schools Awards 2021.

Date Published 17/05/2021

Chadderton school inspires children to learn outdoors with help from Redrow

School children in Chadderton will benefit from additional outdoor learning resources - including a construction themed play area - thanks to a donation by housebuilder Redrow.

Date Published 15/05/2021

This week is all about sustainability for Greenacres Primary children

Pupils at the Greenacres Primary Academy have been busy learning about sustainability this week as they have taken part in numerous exciting and thought-provoking activities.

Date Published 14/05/2021

Council launch campaign to tackle low primary school application numbers for next academic year

Primary school applications are much lower in Oldham this year – and Oldham Council is urging parents and carers with school age eligible children to make their application if...

Date Published 12/05/2021

Oldham and Manchester nurseries invest in helping children and communities to Thrive

A nursery group which cares for children in Oldham and across Greater Manchester has relaunched with a programme of investment and development to help young people to thrive.

Date Published 11/05/2021

Schoolchildren enjoy sign language as they mark Deaf Awareness Week

Children from Alexandra Park primary school marked Deaf Awareness Week last week.

Date Published 10/05/2021

Two Oldham secondary schools receive national mental health recognition

It’s mental health awareness week (May 10-16) and two Oldham secondary schools have been praised after receiving national recognition for their mental health support for pupils.

Date Published 10/05/2021

Primary school helps kick-start the ‘Keep Clarksfield Clean’ campaign

Pupils at a primary school in the heart of Oldham have joined members of the public to kickstart the ‘Keep Clarksfield Clean’ campaign.

Date Published 07/05/2021

Get signed up for Latics' exciting new football education programme trial

A second trial date has been announced by Oldham Athletic FC Academy staff for potential players and students to become part of the club’s exciting new football education...

Date Published 04/05/2021

Making a difference: Transition to Teach reveals main motivation for moving into teaching

Transition to Teach is currently recruiting for its 2021 programme beginning in September.

Date Published 02/05/2021

MP opens applications for ‘virtual’ Working for Your Community Summer School

Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has opened applications for her eighth annual Working for your Community Summer School for 18-24-year-olds.

Date Published 01/05/2021

Students showcase their considerable skills

Students across Greater Manchester have showcased their hard work and skills developed during lockdown in a video presentation released today (Monday) by the Greater Manchester...

Date Published 19/04/2021

Planning application for new Brian Clarke academy submitted

A planning application for a huge new high school in the middle of Oldham town centre has been submitted to the council.

Date Published 16/04/2021

Parent Power group host Oldham Question Time event

Parent Power Oldham continues to grow its knowledge and influence in their mission for equal opportunities and positive change within the community.

Date Published 14/04/2021

Plans revealed for how new Oldham town centre school will look

An academy trust has revealed the designs for a proposed new 1,200-pupil high school in the heart of Oldham town centre.

Date Published 14/04/2021

Pupils settling in at Oldham’s newest secondary school

Students from Oldham’s Oasis Academy Leesbrook have been enjoying their brand-new school again after it opened late last year, just prior to the recent national lockdown.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Oldham College gets keys to £9m Construction Centre – five weeks early

Oldham College has been given the keys to its new £9million Construction Centre by Willmott Dixon – five weeks ahead of schedule.

Date Published 01/04/2021

Ofsted salute Oldham secondary school following virtual inspection

Ofsted inspectors who visited an Oldham secondary school found that leaders leave no stone unturned in their bid to continue the academy’s upward trajectory of progress.

Date Published 30/03/2021

New Saddleworth School roadworks to begin next month

Major works to create a new access road to the new Saddleworth School will begin next month.

Date Published 29/03/2021

More than 80 well-known employers commit to ‘first of its kind’ jobs fair this April

NorthWestWorks4U, the virtual jobs fair taking place this April, has announced that more than 80 big-name employers have signed up to advertise roles for jobseekers across the...

Date Published 29/03/2021

Police reminder following school parking complaints in Saddleworth

Police in Saddleworth and Lees have issued a reminder to local parents and child carers about inconsiderate and potentially dangerous parking close to school entrances.

Date Published 24/03/2021

Oldham school earns gold award standard for anti-bullying work

Alexandra Park Junior School in Oldham has been honoured with an award recognising their hard work in stamping out bullying.

Date Published 24/03/2021

The show must go on! - There's no intermission for these Oldham College learners

Oldham College learners have been taking their cue from a star-studded line-up of industry professionals – despite learning remotely.

Date Published 24/03/2021

Vulnerable Oldham families to receive food vouchers for school Easter holidays

Oldham Council has vowed to provide financial support for food for thousands of local familes in the two-week Easter school holidays.

Date Published 24/03/2021

A Red Nose Day with a difference!

Staff and pupils at the Alexandra Park junior school in Oldham found a different way to celebrate Red Nose Day this year - with a dress to impress day.

Date Published 22/03/2021

Oldham NEU encouraged following meeting with council education chief

Oldham National Education Union chiefs have saluted what they have described as a ‘useful’ members’ meeting with Councillor Shaid Mushtaq, the Education portfolio holder on Oldham...

Date Published 22/03/2021

More than 51,000 GM residents benefit from devolved skills training during pandemic

In an unprecedented year, the devolved budget for adult education has continued to deliver training opportunities and skills provision for people across Greater Manchester, a new...

Date Published 21/03/2021

Hulme Grammar students, staff and alumni come together to celebrate International Women’s Day

March 8 was always going to be a busy date for schools, being the first day back for all pupils since January, but that didn’t stop Oldham Hulme celebrating International Women’s...

Date Published 20/03/2021

Councillor sparks controversy after branding opponents of plans for a new school ‘NIMBYs’

A councillor sparked controversy after branding opponents of plans for a new school ‘NIMBYs’.

Date Published 19/03/2021

Oldham school provides an iPad to every student and teacher to ensure the continuity of education during the pandemic

A primary school in Oldham has rolled out a scheme which has provided an iPad to all students and teaching staff.

Date Published 19/03/2021

Talented Mavish is onto a winner with her region-wide campaign concept

A young designer from Coppice has taken her first steps towards an exciting career in the creative industries, after coming-up with the winning concept for a new city-region...

Date Published 15/03/2021

Future First's call to boost prospects for Oldham students

Education charity Future First is urging Oldham schools to grasp the opportunity of students returning to classrooms and boost young people’s prospects for the future following...

Date Published 14/03/2021

Lights, camera, action - Oldham makes a film to promote national Social Work Week

Oldham Council has joined forces with a range of Oldhamers, including young people, Oldham College and even a Rugby League great to film a video to celebrate social workers across...

Date Published 08/03/2021

Oldham has definitely got talent - Northern Roots prize winners announced

In autumn 2020, Northern Roots teamed up with Oldham Libraries and local business sponsors Remedian IT, Oldham Community Leisure and Ultimate Products to launch the first-ever...

Date Published 05/03/2021

Oldham students some of first in UK to begin regular Covid testing ahead of school and college return on Monday

Oldham is gearing up for the return to classrooms on Monday as young people begin taking regular coronavirus tests.

Date Published 05/03/2021

Oldham Education Union favours phased return to schools

The Oldham branch of the National Education Union has called for for a more carefully planned return of pupils to schools.

Date Published 02/03/2021

Trinity College Cambridge alumnus Dom partners with Oldham parents

Cambridge alumnus Dom Clarke is working with local parents to break down myths about Oxford and Cambridge and encourage more students from the area to apply.

Date Published 01/03/2021

Oldham E-ACT academies join Kickstart Scheme aimed at getting young people back into work

The Oldham Academy North and Royton and Crompton E-ACT Academy, both part of the multi-academy trust E-ACT, have launched their Kickstart Placement Scheme, designed to support...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Programme to support Oldhamers into new teaching careers

Oldham residents are being invited to apply for a programme that helps them to move into new teaching careers.

Date Published 19/02/2021

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