Monday, 08 September 2008

Pupils welcomed with open minds to new academies

Richard Rose Academy photo

It could have been a logistical nightmare but hundreds of pupils from two different schools came smoothly together to create the Richard Rose Central Academy yesterday.

Learning - September 08

Learning cover - Sept 08 This issue includes: School minister Jim Knight writes exclusively for Learning; Celebrating A-level success across the area; National pre-school framework explained; preparing for life at Cumbria's new academies

Give your child the best start

Nursery school photo Choosing the right nursery education for your child can seem like a daunting task. It may be one of the first experiences your child has of learning outside your home. Don't worry - all you need to know is here

Ofsted reports for schools

Good, bad, indifferent. In special measures, out of special measures. You'll find Ofsted inspections reports for schools across north and west Cumbria here.

Senior school proms across Cumbria

prom 12 Posh frocks and tuxedos were the order of the day as schools across north and west Cumbria held their now annual end of year Prom nights for leavers. Click here to see lots of pictures

Were they the days of your life?

Mortar board photo Was your time at school forgettable or a memorable period that's stayed with you for life? Tell us here

Top teachers, tutors and lecturers

Diane Bell photo Tell us all about those teachers, tutors or lecturers who were an inspiration to you at school, college or university

Our columnists cover all aspects of education and training . . .

While writing a unit of work on the music of The Beatles for my A-level students, I recalled the lectures given by the head of the music department at the university I attended and that these had subsequently become the basis of a book.

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