County Council welcomes School Rebuilding Programme announcement
Published on Tuesday, 10th January 2023Worcestershire County Council has welcomed news that a further two of the county’s schools have been selected to be involved in the Central Government’s Schools Rebuilding Programme.
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Crowdfund Worcestershire support Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College with sensory garden plans
Published on Wednesday, 4th January 2023Worcestershire County Council have pledged over £5,400 towards a sensory garden for students at Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College, through the Crowdfund Worcestershire initiative.
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School admission applications in 2023 due to close next week
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023Time is running out for parents of all children starting school next year to submit their applications.
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Thank you to Worcestershire’s staff and students as schools close for Christmas break
Published on Wednesday, 14th December 2022As schools break up this week across the county for their Christmas break, Councillor Tracey Onslow, Cabinet Member for Education has written an open letter to schools, colleges, nurseries.
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Worcestershire primary celebrates being named a School of Excellence for mental wellbeing
Published on Thursday, 10th November 2022A Worcestershire school has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils.
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Academy Sponsor for New Worcester City Secondary School
Published on Wednesday, 2nd November 2022Following a rigorous selection process, the multi-academy trust Oasis Community Learning has been confirmed as the preferred sponsor for the new Worcester City Secondary School.
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GCSE Results for 2022
Published on Thursday, 25th August 2022Today, students across the county received their GCSE results.
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Make sure your child is ready for school ahead of new term
Published on Wednesday, 17th August 2022Worcestershire Children First have launched a ready for school campaign with tips and advice to help children and parents prepare for starting school this September.
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Could you become a member of our Schools' Appeal Panel?
Published on Wednesday, 19th January 2022Can you see both sides of every argument? Do you have some time to spare? Worcestershire County Council is seeking new members to serve on the schools' appeal panels.
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Improvements recognised in services for children and young people with SEND
Published on Friday, 7th January 2022An inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into Worcestershire’s approach to special education needs and disability (SEND) has recognised that sufficient progress has been made.
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Council welcomes further school funding from Central Government
Published on Tuesday, 21st December 2021The County Council has welcomed the increase in funding for Worcestershire’s schools from Central Government.
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Have your say as latest consultation launches on Worcester’s newest secondary school
Published on Monday, 29th November 2021There is a further opportunity for parents, children and stakeholders to have their say on the new secondary school that is planned to be built in Worcester.
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Two Schools, One Heart
Published on Friday, 26th November 2021Official Opening of new library at Church Hill Middle School, Redditch
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Final fortnight for Pershore education review
Published on Thursday, 11th November 2021There are two weeks left for residents to share their views on proposals on changes to schools in the Pershore area.
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Location of new secondary school in Worcester announced
Published on Wednesday, 10th November 2021A progress update on the new secondary school is due to be heard at next week’s Cabinet meeting at County Hall.
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Consultation on changes to school system in Pershore launched
Published on Tuesday, 12th October 2021A public consultation on proposals to change age ranges, amalgamate schools and expand pupil numbers at a number of schools in the Pershore area has been launched.
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Proposals to consult on changes to school system in Pershore being discussed in Cabinet
Published on Thursday, 16th September 2021Cabinet will be asked to approve a public consultation on proposals to change age ranges at a number of schools in the Pershore area.
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School Admissions in Worcestershire open 1 September
Published on Friday, 27th August 2021Applications for school places in Worcestershire for 2022 are set to open on 1 September 2021.
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Worcestershire welcomes end of school bubbles
Published on Thursday, 8th July 2021Worcestershire has welcomed the news that school children will no longer be required to remain in bubbles from the Step 4 date of 19th July.
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Could you be a Parent Governor representative?
Published on Thursday, 27th May 2021Are you a Parent Governor of one of the Council’s maintained schools? Would you like to share the views of parents with Worcestershire County Council?
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County Council and local MP welcome finished Pitcheroak improvements
Published on Monday, 24th May 2021Pitcheroak School in Redditch have recently unveiled their new school house.
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Funding will see school improvements at Wolverley C.E. Secondary School
Published on Thursday, 4th March 2021Significant funding of up to £3m has been committed from the County Council to help fund much needed school improvements at Wolverley C.E. Secondary School over the next two years
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Ready, Steady Worcestershire supports 3000 school pupils
Published on Friday, 19th February 20213000 Worcestershire school students have been supported through this half-term by the County Council’s Ready Steady Worcestershire initiative.
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Two Worcestershire schools will become Centres of Excellence for Teacher Training
Published on Friday, 12th February 2021Two Worcestershire schools have been selected to become centres of excellence for teacher and leadership training and development.
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Parents advised to wear face coverings outside schools
Published on Thursday, 22nd October 2020Parents and carers across the county are being advised to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from school.
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School Admissions in Worcestershire now open
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2020Applications for school places in 2021 opened today, September 1.
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Cabinet member on Worcestershire GCSE students’ achievements
Published on Tuesday, 18th August 2020Students should be proud of their efforts as they receive their GCSE results across Worcestershire today.
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Thank you to Worcestershire's staff and students as the school year comes to a close
Published on Wednesday, 15th July 2020As the school year officially finishes this week, Worcestershire Children First and Worcestershire County Council would like to thank staff and students for going above and beyond this year.
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Over 90% of schools now open across Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 19th June 20209 out of 10 schools in Worcestershire are now open daily to reception, year one and year six students, following the wider re-opening of schools in June 1.
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Reminder to apply for your child’s school place
Published on Thursday, 9th January 2020Applications for Primary/First/Junior and Middle School admissions in 2020 are still open.
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School Admissions in Worcestershire open today
Published on Thursday, 29th August 2019Applications for school places in 2020 will open today, September 1.
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Is your child ready to start school?
Published on Monday, 19th August 2019Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a little daunting for children and parents.
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