The Government has announced major funding to set up new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services across Cumbria. Cumberland Council is to be allocated £1.88million for an ‘Experts at […]
Category: Education
The Cumberland announces new partnership with FutureJam to help school children learn to be money savvy
The Cumberland has partnered with skills educator FutureJam to deliver a financial literacy programme to primary schools. Pupils in the building society’s operating areas of Cumbria, Lancashire and South West […]
A shot of horsepower: Fibrus grant helps riding centre jump forward
A grant from full fibre broadband provider Fibrus has given Happy Hooves Riding Centre a welcome leg-up, helping the centre clear a new hurdle in its work with young people […]
On the same page: Fibrus’ booklets help Scouts stay safe online
Fibrus Broadband launched a major collaboration with Cumbria Scouts this week with the Full Fibre broadband provider producing online safety booklets that will help hundreds of scouts get their Digital […]
Fibrus booklet helping children stay safe online this summer
Children in Cockermouth are among hundreds across Cumbria who have been getting a timely reminder about the importance of staying safe online thanks to Fibrus Broadband. During the summer holidays, […]
Paragon Veterinary Group opens woodland walk in Newbiggin to the public with help from local pupils’
A brand-new woodland walk was officially opened to the public by 50 excited schoolchildren yesterday. Paragon Veterinary Group has turned over three hectares of its land at Newbiggin near Penrith […]
Academy by Simon Rogan open day announced for 2025-26 intake
The Academy by Simon, established four years ago in the summer of 2021, is preparing to host its annual open day as the team begins the process of recruiting its fifth […]
Cumbrian social impact property developers awarded menopause accreditation
A Cumbrian social impact property development company has been awarded an important workplace accreditation. BEC was awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation earlier this month. BEC, based at Westlakes Science Park […]
Cumbrian manufacturers set to gain from expanded Made Smarter digital leadership programme
Cumbria’s SME manufacturers are being offered a major opportunity to embed the strategies and skills needed to thrive in the digital age, thanks to a new partnership between Made Smarter […]
Go to the top of the cash
The boss of one of Cumbria’s best-known businesses returned to the classroom in Carlisle recently. Des Moore, Chief Executive of The Cumberland building society, had his personal finance prowess tested […]
Planning permission granted for extension to the new University of Cumbria Barrow campus
University of Cumbria is delighted to announce that it has secured planning permission to extend its new campus in Barrow-in-Furness. Revised plans for the University of Cumbria Barrow campus on Buccleuch […]
Pupils make phenomenal progress with help from new education initiative
Pupils at Eaglesfield Paddle school near Cockermouth are reaping immeasurable rewards from reading schemes accessed through a pioneering education project. The initiative, which is called WELL, (Western Excellence in Learning […]
Excitement and pride over dramatic improvement in reading standards
Northside Primary School in Workington has achieved a remarkable improvement in reading standards. The school is working with a pioneering education project aimed at raising standards in West Cumbrian schools, […]
Pioneering project helps school boost pupils’ speech, vocabulary and communication skills
Teachers at Thursby School say a pioneering scheme which is helping West Cumbrian schools has transformed the way they work. The WELL project, (Western Excellence in Learning and Leadership), is […]
Kendal Farmers Market launches a Food School to celebrate freshness and community
Kendal Farmers Market is proud to announce the launch of their Food School, a vibrant monthly initiative that brings together producers, food enthusiasts, and curious visitors on the second Friday […]
Youngsters go wild in Dalston
Twenty-nine Cumbrian youngsters enjoyed an up-close encounter with nature thanks to Paragon Vets in Dalston. The four-and-five-year-olds, in the reception class at St Michael’s CE Primary School, Dalston, spent an […]
National praise for inspiring village school
A Cumbrian school is being recognised as a national ambassador of innovative teaching techniques that have been credited with positively engaging students and boosting achievement. Kirkbampton CofE Primary School was […]
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership Launches ‘Today’s Talent Tomorrow’s Leaders Programme’.
More than 110 leaders, aged 18-35, attended the first of four leadership workshops organised by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) in Penrith last week (Wednesday, 24 April). Delegates heard from […]