Education

Oldham College Principal and Chief Executive Alun Francis

Oldham set for world class skills boost

Oldham is to get a world-class skills boost after Oldham College was selected to join an elite training programme.

Date Published 23/09/2021


Academic from Oldham shortlisted for national Times Higher Education Award

Technology and Entrepreneurship tutor, Chris Jones, who is originally from Oldham, has been shortlisted for the ‘Most Innovative Teacher of the Year’ in the national Times Higher...

Date Published 22/09/2021

Oldham school awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag certificate

Roundthorn Primary Academy has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Certification.

Date Published 22/09/2021


Oldham teacher calls for others to join the profession

A national recruitment campaign is coming to Manchester to encourage local people to find out more about life as a teacher.

Date Published 18/09/2021

The future is definitely bright for this school

Oldham’s mayor praised a school for “pushing the boundaries” for children with autism when she cut the ribbon to open the brand new site in Saddleworth.

Date Published 17/09/2021


Land agreement clears final hurdle for new secondary school

Town chiefs chiefs have formally agreed a land transfer which will allow a new high school to be built in the heart of Oldham town centre.

Date Published 17/09/2021

Hulme is finalist in national awards for its outstanding response to Covid 19

Oldham Hulme Grammar School has been announced as one of only eight finalists nationally in the Independent School of the Year Awards in the ‘Special Award for an Outstanding...

Date Published 10/09/2021


GMP Museum announces new exhibition for public reopening

The Greater Manchester Police Museum has announced a new exhibition to coincide with the reopening of the building to the public on Tuesday (September 7).

Date Published 05/09/2021

Oldham College apprentice comes to the 'fore'!

An Oldham College apprentice has secured a coveted finalist spot at the 2021 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards.

Date Published 03/09/2021


MP Rayner backs competition for local pupils to speak at COP26

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner is urging pupils in schools across her constituency to enter National Grid’s ‘Voices for a Green Future’ competition to win the chance to...

Date Published 17/08/2021

GCSE results day: Success stories aplenty at Hathershaw

It's been a year of amazing student achievements at the Hathershaw College.

Date Published 12/08/2021


GCSE results day: Radclyffe pupils enjoy the spirit of celebration

There was a spirit of celebration at the Radclyffe School this morning, as Year 11 students collected their GCSE and BTEC results.

Date Published 12/08/2021

GCSE results day: Smiles all round at Saddleworth

Saddleworth School staff admitted it was fantastic to see so many smiling faces this morning as pupils celebrated their GCSE results.

Date Published 12/08/2021


GCSE results day: Blue Coat head praises an 'unbelievable' year

It was a wonderful morning at Blue Coat as students and their families celebrated a fantastic set of GCSE results.

Date Published 12/08/2021

GCSE results day: Waterhead Academy pupils' hard work pays off

Waterhead Academy Principal Darren Lyon has been delighted to report some outstanding achievements by its students in their GCSE and equivalent qualifications this summer.

Date Published 12/08/2021


GCSE results day: Hulme students triumph over adversity

Oldham Hulme Grammar School's Year 11 students are celebrating another set of fantastic GCSE results this morning.

Date Published 12/08/2021

GCSE results day: Crompton House head salutes 'excellent' results

Crompton House School pupils secured another excellent set of grades in their GCSE results this morning, with attainment being well above the national average.

Date Published 12/08/2021


A Level results day: it's smiles all round at Blue Coat

It was all smiles this morning as students and parents celebrated a fantastic set of A Level results at Blue Coat.

Date Published 10/08/2021

A Level results day: hard work pays off handsomely for Crompton House students

Crompton House School students will deservedly celebrate after collectively achieving an impressive 100% pass rate for all A Levels this morning.

Date Published 10/08/2021


A Level results day: Hulme Principal salutes 'fantastic resilience' of students

The Oldham Hulme Grammar School A Level cohort of 2021 have demonstrated 'fantastic resilience and commitment' during their A Level courses, according to delighted School...

Date Published 10/08/2021

The Reading Agency’s Reading Sparks programme will gift book bags to families experiencing hardship

The Reading Agency is coordinating gift bags that will be distributed to children and families by library services in Oldham this summer.

Date Published 07/08/2021


Plans for temporary school on Blue Coat site

An academy trust has applied to set up temporary classrooms for students ahead of a brand new school being built in Oldham.

Date Published 05/08/2021

Students encouraged to take next steps to success

Oldham Council is encouraging students who are receiving their A-Level and GCSE results to take their Next Steps, whatever the results may be.

Date Published 03/08/2021


School 'booknic' events hosted by Elk Mill Shopping Park inspire children to read

More than 330 school children across three schools in Oldham took part in a celebratory ‘booknic’ event organised by Elk Mill Shopping Park in partnership with the National...

Date Published 27/07/2021

The local schools offering ‘catch-up’ classes this summer

Schools across Greater Manchester will be offering ‘catch-up’ classes during the summer holidays using funding from a £200m pot of government cash.

Date Published 26/07/2021


Huge new secondary school approved in town centre

A huge new secondary school will be built in the heart of Oldham town centre after councillors gave the proposals the green light.

Date Published 26/07/2021

MP advises summer school participants ‘don’t change to suit other people'

Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and MP for Ashton and Failsworth Angela Rayner has advised participants at Debbie Abrahams MPs' Working for Your Community summer school, not to...

Date Published 24/07/2021


Council chief salutes 'inspiring' school staff and pupils at the end of a difficult year

Oldham Council's Cabinet Member for Education and Skills Cllr Shaid Mushtaq has offered warm words of salute after a difficult year in education.

Date Published 24/07/2021

Hero award joy for fund raiser supreme Steve

Super Oldham fund-raiser Steve Hill won the Clinell Cleaning Heroes competition after going the extra mile in his role to help ensure that none of his pupils caught coronavirus at...

Date Published 23/07/2021


University Campus Oldham delivers on student satisfaction throughout the pandemic

University Campus Oldham (UCO) is celebrating an impressive set of results in the National Students Survey (NSS) 2021 – despite the impact of the pandemic across the sector.

Date Published 23/07/2021

Burnham tells summer school participants their generation will ‘put right the chaos in politics’

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has made a guest appearance at MP Debbie Abrahams' eighth Working for Your Community Summer School.

Date Published 22/07/2021


Oldham firm HPP helps high school students prepare for post-16 choices with mock interviews

Staff from Oldham-based furniture components specialist Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) have helped high school students gain valuable interview experience and skills, as part of...

Date Published 20/07/2021

Oldham College learner wins prestigious 'learner of the year' award

An Oldham College learner’s exceptional achievements have seen her win the Silver BTEC Award for Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year 2021.

Date Published 08/07/2021


National award delight for Oldham College

Oldham College has been crowned “FE College of the Year” at the national Edufuturists Awards 2021.

Date Published 07/07/2021

Greenacres pupils could be star film-makers of the future!

A group of mega-talented pupils from Greenacres Primary Academy in Oldham have scooped second place in the national primary section of the hugely prestigious Childnet Film...

Date Published 05/07/2021


Oldham College partners with one of Borough's largest employers

Oldham College and the Northern Care Alliance Group (NCA) have joined forces to launch new T Level Cadetships in Health.

Date Published 05/07/2021

Hulme shortlisted for prestigious independent schools award

Oldham Hulme Grammar School has been shortlisted in the 'Outstanding Response to Covid-19' category at the Independent School Parent magazine's Independent Schools of the Year...

Date Published 02/07/2021


Oldham College named one of the UK's 'Best Workplace for Women'

Oldham College is celebrating after officially being named a 2021 UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women, ranking at number 27 in the Large Size category.

Date Published 02/07/2021

Oldham calls for action on school isolation impact

With 14% of Oldham’s children reportedly self-isolating from school, Council Leader Arooj Shah is calling on the Government to take urgent action.

Date Published 02/07/2021


Burnham urges school leavers to sign-up for 'Our Pass'

Andy Burnham has sent a message to all Greater Manchester school leavers that Our Pass ‘is there for you’ and urged them to take advantage of its benefits as applications open...

Date Published 01/07/2021

Guinness Partnership teams up with Latics to help get children active

The Guinness Partnership housing association has teamed up with Oldham Athletic Community Trust to run tailored physical activity and education sessions for primary school...

Date Published 30/06/2021


Covid in Oldham schools: 'We should plan for the worst', insists education union

The Oldham branch of the National Education Union believe that planning - and maybe for the worst - could be the key to local schoolchildren getting back to normal as soon as...

Date Published 30/06/2021

Military personnel set to support the testing effort in Oldham’s schools

With rising COVID-19 rates in Oldham, military personnel have been approved to step up the testing effort in its schools.

Date Published 25/06/2021


Parents' reminder - it's your last chance to apply for September’s primary school places

Oldham Council is reminding parents that it is not too late to apply for primary school places for the new school term starting in September.

Date Published 23/06/2021

GM Mayor Burnham signs up for Oldham MP’s summer school

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has signed up to speak to students at Debbie Abrahams MP’s eighth annual summer school for young people.

Date Published 23/06/2021


The wonder of words go on parade at Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park Primary School pupils and staff staged a hugely successful vocabulary parade.

Date Published 21/06/2021

Oldham will be alive with the sound of music

The skies across Oldham will be filled with the sound of children’s voices when schools across Greater Manchester unite in song for a celebration of singing.

Date Published 21/06/2021


'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


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...

Date Published 09/06/2021

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


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