Plans for a new school in Cheltenham have been revealed by Gloucestershire County Council. The proposed site is the area of land next to Kidnappers Lane, which has also been suggested as potential housing land. Councillor Richard Boyles, cabinet member for children and young people said: “We’ve said all along that there is a real […]
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Cheltenham Ladies College grades take a tumble
Cheltenham Ladies College is among a number of elite private schools to fall down the exam rankings following the introduction of an overhauled A-Levels system. With notable former students including Home Secretary Amber Rudd, former Conservative MP Cheryl Gillan and actress Talulah Riley, the girls school has dropped out of the so-called ‘90% club’ where 90% […]
What school doesn’t teach you
One way education is often described is as a way of ‘preparing you for life in the outside world’. In reality, however, there are many areas in which it falls short of hitting the mark. Take money, for example. In school, you are taught how to add, subtract, divide and even do the wizardry which […]
Strict uniform rules for schools in Cheltenham
A school in Cheltenham has previously turned away pupils in September not having the correct uniform and according to Gloucestershire Live, parents were told to keep their children at home and wait up to three weeks before their new school attire was ready. But when do parents say enough is enough? And when did school […]
16 new schools needed for Gloucestershire
Scape Group, a public sector owned built environment specialist, has claimed that Gloucestershire County will need to build 16 new schools by 2020 to keep up with the rising number of pupils. The county council do not see the situation as this severe though. Instead, they are following forecasts that say the county needs just two more […]
Coln House special needs school closed down by County Council
Special needs pupils in Cirencester are left without schooling after Coln House School in Fairford closed down due to ‘inadequate’ Ofsted report. Coln House School in Fairford, photo by Gloucestershire Echo The head teacher and three staff members have been suspended following an investigation after inspectors […]
UK Youth Ambassador to launch cyber bullying Social Enterprise
A student from the University of Gloucestershire is aiming to launch a new Social Enterprise that will raise awareness of the causes and effects of cyber bullying. Carney Bonner will extend his campaign in opening days at events in Cheltenham and London, which will feature guest speakers, including Alex Chalk MP. As well as personal stories […]