Education Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/education-5/ Hopping Between Hubs Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:29:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN AND RETIREES SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE BOOKS DURING AN AFTERNOON TO CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS DAY IN STOW-ON-THE-WOLD https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/local-school-children-and-retirees-share-their-favourite-books-during-an-afternoon-to-celebrate-grandparents-day-in-stow-on-the-wold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-school-children-and-retirees-share-their-favourite-books-during-an-afternoon-to-celebrate-grandparents-day-in-stow-on-the-wold https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/local-school-children-and-retirees-share-their-favourite-books-during-an-afternoon-to-celebrate-grandparents-day-in-stow-on-the-wold/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:29:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/local-school-children-and-retirees-share-their-favourite-books-during-an-afternoon-to-celebrate-grandparents-day-in-stow-on-the-wold/ 20 primary school children aged seven to 11 from Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School visited homeowners at Brio Retirement Living’s Beechwood Park to spend time sharing their favourite books. The children’s grandparents were also invited to join in and treated to scones and hot drinks at the onsite Slate & Grain brasserie, bar and coffee lounge in […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/local-school-children-and-retirees-share-their-favourite-books-during-an-afternoon-to-celebrate-grandparents-day-in-stow-on-the-wold/feed/ 0 HIDDEN DANGERS OF BABY SLEEP AND FEEDING PRODUCTS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:17:26 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/ Some baby sleep and feeding products can cause suffocation, choking and overheating RoSPA advises parents to keep sleep spaces simple, safe and clear of unnecessary items Parents should check for safety markings and avoid unsafe or unnecessary products Parents are being urged to think carefully before buying sleep and feeding products marketed as ‘essential’, as some may pose serious safety risks including suffocation, choking and overheating. With families already […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/feed/ 0 AYRTON-OXFORD ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM LEADING EXPERTS GATHER IN OXFORD TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ayrton-oxford-academic-symposium-leading-experts-gather-in-oxford-to-strengthen-global-clean-energy-research-partnerships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ayrton-oxford-academic-symposium-leading-experts-gather-in-oxford-to-strengthen-global-clean-energy-research-partnerships https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ayrton-oxford-academic-symposium-leading-experts-gather-in-oxford-to-strengthen-global-clean-energy-research-partnerships/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:49:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ayrton-oxford-academic-symposium-leading-experts-gather-in-oxford-to-strengthen-global-clean-energy-research-partnerships/ Leading figures from academia, industry and government gathered at the University of Oxford to strengthen a UK-backed global network dedicated to advancing clean energy innovation and tackle some of the world’s most pressing energy and climate challenges. Convened by the UK Government’s Ayrton Fund, the Africa-Oxford Initiative (AfOx), the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ayrton-oxford-academic-symposium-leading-experts-gather-in-oxford-to-strengthen-global-clean-energy-research-partnerships/feed/ 0 East Midlands Parents Brace for the September Reset as Back-to-School Routine Strain Takes Its Toll https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/east-midlands-parents-brace-for-the-september-reset-as-back-to-school-routine-strain-takes-its-toll/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=east-midlands-parents-brace-for-the-september-reset-as-back-to-school-routine-strain-takes-its-toll https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/east-midlands-parents-brace-for-the-september-reset-as-back-to-school-routine-strain-takes-its-toll/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:09:48 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151616 As the new academic year begins, parents across the East Midlands are viewing the September rush as an opportunity to reset family routines, though new research indicates many expect their good intentions to falter before the month ends. A survey of primary school parents conducted by SuperNutrio High Protein, High Calcium Milk reveals that 89% […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/east-midlands-parents-brace-for-the-september-reset-as-back-to-school-routine-strain-takes-its-toll/feed/ 0 Murray Park pupils pack kindness into hampers for families in need https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/murray-park-pupils-pack-kindness-into-hampers-for-families-in-need/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=murray-park-pupils-pack-kindness-into-hampers-for-families-in-need https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/murray-park-pupils-pack-kindness-into-hampers-for-families-in-need/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:48:29 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151517 Pupils at a Derby secondary school are showing they have bags of kindness as they pack hampers to support families in need. Eight students from Murray Park School in Mickleover have spent the day packing food hampers for families in need across the school community, working alongside staff to prepare and deliver essential supplies. The initiative, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/murray-park-pupils-pack-kindness-into-hampers-for-families-in-need/feed/ 0 Deaf pupils first in UK to pilot accessible banking programme with HSBC https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deaf-pupils-first-in-uk-to-pilot-accessible-banking-programme-with-hsbc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deaf-pupils-first-in-uk-to-pilot-accessible-banking-programme-with-hsbc https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deaf-pupils-first-in-uk-to-pilot-accessible-banking-programme-with-hsbc/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:40:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151498 Pupils at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby have become the first in the UK to take part in a pioneering banking programme designed specifically to make financial education more accessible for deaf people. Year nine pupils are taking part in a national pilot led by HSBC UK and the Royal National Institute for […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deaf-pupils-first-in-uk-to-pilot-accessible-banking-programme-with-hsbc/feed/ 0 Deaf racing driver shares message of resilience with Derby pupils https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deaf-racing-driver-shares-message-of-resilience-with-derby-pupils/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deaf-racing-driver-shares-message-of-resilience-with-derby-pupils https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deaf-racing-driver-shares-message-of-resilience-with-derby-pupils/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:36:23 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151473 Pupils at a Derby special school were given a glimpse into life on the fast track to success after hearing from deaf UK racing driver Caleb Mcuff, who shared his journey into motorsport. The visit took place at The Royal School for the Deaf, where pupils, families and staff welcomed Caleb, who is recognised as […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deaf-racing-driver-shares-message-of-resilience-with-derby-pupils/feed/ 0 WIRRAL POETRY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PICTURESQUE PORT SUNLIGHT https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:57:06 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/ Picturesque Port Sunlight Village will once again become a meeting place for poets, performers and poetry lovers this autumn as Wirral Poetry Festival returns on 3rd and 4th October, bringing the written and spoken word to one of the most beautiful settings on the Wirral. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LINE UP AND BOOK TICKETS There […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/feed/ 0 DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE AND HEWITSON LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR 12 FUTURE GROUNDWORKERS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derwentside-college-and-hewitson-limited-partnership-creates-opportunities-for-12-future-groundworkers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derwentside-college-and-hewitson-limited-partnership-creates-opportunities-for-12-future-groundworkers https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derwentside-college-and-hewitson-limited-partnership-creates-opportunities-for-12-future-groundworkers/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:57:06 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derwentside-college-and-hewitson-limited-partnership-creates-opportunities-for-12-future-groundworkers/ A successful partnership between Derwentside College and Hewitson Limited is already delivering positive outcomes for young people seeking careers within one of the North East’s most in-demand sectors.   The story began when Hewitson Limited identified a need to recruit eight Groundworker Apprentices to support the continued growth of the business.  To help meet this […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derwentside-college-and-hewitson-limited-partnership-creates-opportunities-for-12-future-groundworkers/feed/ 0 What’s next after GCSE results? School leavers in Yorkshire urged to explore careers in Building Materials supply https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/whats-next-after-gcse-results-school-leavers-in-yorkshire-urged-to-explore-careers-in-building-materials-supply/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-next-after-gcse-results-school-leavers-in-yorkshire-urged-to-explore-careers-in-building-materials-supply https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/whats-next-after-gcse-results-school-leavers-in-yorkshire-urged-to-explore-careers-in-building-materials-supply/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:39:40 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/whats-next-after-gcse-results-school-leavers-in-yorkshire-urged-to-explore-careers-in-building-materials-supply/ School leavers in Yorkshire are being urged to consider a career in building materials supply as the wait for their GCSE exam results comes to an end.   National trade body the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has published a digital pack that sets out routes into employment and training as part of its Building Materials […]

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