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Sharon Keelan-Beardsley with All Saints pupils at a recent service in York Minster

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'Pupils value high-quality education and behave impeccably' - top grade for school

Escrick CE Primary School Year Six pupils engaging with members of the York Chinese Christian Church on a 'China Day'

Escrick CE Primary School Year Six pupils engaging with members of the York Chinese Christian Church on a 'China Day'

School pupils near York spend a day embracing international culture

York school pupils learn about community partnership from police during special visit

Newby And Scalby Primary School. Google Images.

Newby And Scalby Primary School. Google Images.

Ofsted praises ‘exceptional standards’ at North Yorkshire school hit by RAAC

Fulford School where a consultation is underway on the proposed merger of The Sherburn, Tadcaster and Rural Multi Academy Trust (STAR) and South York Multi Academy Trust (SYMAT) to create a single multi-academy trust spanning York and North Yorkshire

Fulford School where a consultation is underway on the proposed merger of The Sherburn, Tadcaster and Rural Multi Academy Trust (STAR) and South York Multi Academy Trust (SYMAT) to create a single multi-academy trust spanning York and North Yorkshire

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Top York schools group plans merger with larger academy chain

The Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology has welcomed more than 400 students to its STEM programs since the start of September. Those programs include engineering, equine science, and precision livestock

The Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology has welcomed more than 400 students to its STEM programs since the start of September. Those programs include engineering, equine science, and precision livestock

Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology welcomes STEM students

Rachel Patience, assistant manager at Specsavers Malton with the hi-vis vests

Rachel Patience, assistant manager at Specsavers Malton with the hi-vis vests

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Opticians donate hi-vis vests for safety awareness

A petition, originally launched by a group of anxious Upper Dales parents and residents, was delivered to councillors at County Hall, Northallerton

A petition, originally launched by a group of anxious Upper Dales parents and residents, was delivered to councillors at County Hall, Northallerton

Rural communities demand a rethink of school transport cuts

Pupils and staff at Rillington Primary School celebrate achieving a‘good’ rating in all areas by Ofsted

Pupils and staff at Rillington Primary School celebrate achieving a‘good’ rating in all areas by Ofsted

North Yorkshire primary school transforms Ofsted rating from 'inadequate' to 'good'

Children at Park Grove Primary Academy planted handmade poppies to mark Remembrance Day. A trombone rendition of the Last Post took place, while the children have also visited Eden Camp

Children at Park Grove Primary Academy planted handmade poppies to mark Remembrance Day. A trombone rendition of the Last Post took place, while the children have also visited Eden Camp

Remembrance Day

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Park Grove pupils mark Remembrance with handmade poppy planting

Haxby & Wigginton young people created an art installation at Oaken Grove Community Centre as part of the nationwide Youth Work Week celebration

Haxby & Wigginton young people created an art installation at Oaken Grove Community Centre as part of the nationwide Youth Work Week celebration

Haxby and Wigginton young people's tree artwork installation unveiled

Richard Williman (r) and Jonny Uttley joined Sir Andrew Strauss, founder of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, at its annual Friends of the Foundation event on October 10 in London

Richard Williman (r) and Jonny Uttley joined Sir Andrew Strauss, founder of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, at its annual Friends of the Foundation event on October 10 in London

Former head returns to schools to support foundation that helped his family

What the new Hempland Primary School in Heworth, York will look like

What the new Hempland Primary School in Heworth, York will look like

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Uncertainty surrounds halted construction at York primary schools

Leeman Road Playgroup have been rated outstanding in all areas

Leeman Road Playgroup have been rated outstanding in all areas

Celebrations as York playgroup gets top marks

First for Childcare - York, formerly Happy Jays, has closed temporarily

First for Childcare - York, formerly Happy Jays, has closed temporarily

York nursery closes temporarily after visit from Ofsted

Christina Gabbitas has joined forces with Adverta Bus Advertising for a year-long campaign

Christina Gabbitas has joined forces with Adverta Bus Advertising for a year-long campaign

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Powerful message launched on York school buses

Naburn CoE Primary School pupils

Naburn CoE Primary School pupils

Naburn primary to open doors to the public next week

Reuben, 10, a pupil at Westfield Primary Community School, in Acomb, York. Picture: LDRS

Reuben, 10, a pupil at Westfield Primary Community School, in Acomb, York. Picture: LDRS

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York free school meal pilot may expand - but parents fear financial 'cliff edge'

Burton Green pupils at the 'Healthy Breakfast Club' which has seen up to 50 pupils at one time coming in for breakfast and social time with other pupils 20 minutes before the official start of the school day

Burton Green pupils at the 'Healthy Breakfast Club' which has seen up to 50 pupils at one time coming in for breakfast and social time with other pupils 20 minutes before the official start of the school day

'It's made a massive difference for the kids' say parents in York school pilot

Katherine Mitchell, GMB; Julie Toyne, UNISON; Mark Hassack, CEO, Excel Learning Trust; Katie Dent, Director of HR, Excel Learning Trust; Wendy Shuttleworth, NASUWT; Sam Perry, TUC

Katherine Mitchell, GMB; Julie Toyne, UNISON; Mark Hassack, CEO, Excel Learning Trust; Katie Dent, Director of HR, Excel Learning Trust; Wendy Shuttleworth, NASUWT; Sam Perry, TUC

York schools act to protect terminally ill employees

School Cook Jo Piercy serving up a free breakfast at Burton Green Primary School

School Cook Jo Piercy serving up a free breakfast at Burton Green Primary School

York free school meals pilot boosts pupil attendance and behaviour, say reports

Consultation on plans to close Norton College sixth form

Consultation on plans to close Norton College sixth form

Consultation on plans to close Norton College sixth form

Parents have been surveyed about their school run thoughts and feelings

Parents have been surveyed about their school run thoughts and feelings

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Getting kids ready most annoying part of school run, say parents

West Heslerton headteacher pays tribute to Savannah

West Heslerton headteacher pays tribute to Savannah

'Savannah was a model student' - head teacher's tribute to girl killed by family dog

For the first time, you can spend time with three of York’s top independent schools under one roof

For the first time, you can spend time with three of York’s top independent schools under one roof

Book your tickets for an independent school event

The cheapest and most expensive student towns and cities for university have been revealed

The cheapest and most expensive student towns and cities for university have been revealed

The cheapest towns and cities for university students revealed

Poppleton Road Primary School students with York Central MP Rachael Maskell, who says it is time that we properly invested in education. Image: Provided

Poppleton Road Primary School students with York Central MP Rachael Maskell, who says it is time that we properly invested in education. Image: Provided

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Education: 'This is their future, and it is time that we properly invest in it'

Beba Stokes, 14, a student at Millthorpe School in South Bank, gets her award from Christina Gabbitas

Beba Stokes, 14, a student at Millthorpe School in South Bank, gets her award from Christina Gabbitas

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York teenager takes a top spot in national competition

Becky Lovelock has been appointed as the new Head of the Pocklington School Foundation. She will take up the role from September 1, 2025

Becky Lovelock has been appointed as the new Head of the Pocklington School Foundation. She will take up the role from September 1, 2025

From down under to headteacher for new Pocklington School appointee

Parents are being urged to check the group WhatsApp settings on their children's phones after a number of children in the city have been added to a group called 'Add Everyone'

Parents are being urged to check the group WhatsApp settings on their children's phones after a number of children in the city have been added to a group called 'Add Everyone'

Warning to York parents over sexually explicit group on childrens' phone

The Long Boi statue has prompted a response from PETA's Elisa Allen

The Long Boi statue has prompted a response from PETA's Elisa Allen

Long Boi statue sparks row over university menu choices

Joe Gaughan recently completed a course in forestry

Joe Gaughan recently completed a course in forestry

Bootcamps to help 800 across North Yorkshire

A Pavers Foundation donation will fund instruments for Excel Learning Trust's samba band. Pictured are Clare Hardy, music teacher at Knavesmire Primary School and associate director of personal development for the Trust, with Natalie Pavers and pupils

A Pavers Foundation donation will fund instruments for Excel Learning Trust's samba band. Pictured are Clare Hardy, music teacher at Knavesmire Primary School and associate director of personal development for the Trust, with Natalie Pavers and pupils

School network's samba band to spread the rhythm thanks to donation

An event hosted by CU Scarborough for sixth form and college students featured virtual reality and simulation software, which let the students put themselves in the shoes of young people talking to professionals

An event hosted by CU Scarborough for sixth form and college students featured virtual reality and simulation software, which let the students put themselves in the shoes of young people talking to professionals

Students enter virtual reality at CU Scarborough care sector event

Fossil Hunting at Boggle Hole. Photo credit NYMNPA

Fossil Hunting at Boggle Hole. Photo credit NYMNPA

Nurturing generation green in the North York Moors

Should mobile phones be banned at work asks our letter writer?

Should mobile phones be banned at work asks our letter writer?

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'If we are banning mobile phones in schools, ban them at work too!'

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates

Millthorpe School, in York, is fundraising for a new acoustic piano. The school is inviting parents, carers, and community members to sponsor individual keys of the instrument

Millthorpe School, in York, is fundraising for a new acoustic piano. The school is inviting parents, carers, and community members to sponsor individual keys of the instrument

York school's acoustic piano fundraiser offers sponsorship by key

A wellbeing and alternative provision service for York-based children and families, The Pottering Shed, has been launched, with consultations now being accepted for places starting in January 2025

A wellbeing and alternative provision service for York-based children and families, The Pottering Shed, has been launched, with consultations now being accepted for places starting in January 2025

Wellbeing service for York-based children and families launched

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, in Selby, is one of the schools to have benefitted recently from solar power installations organised by the Drax Foundation. Pictured is another benefitting school, Doncaster's Kirk Sandall Junior School

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, in Selby, is one of the schools to have benefitted recently from solar power installations organised by the Drax Foundation. Pictured is another benefitting school, Doncaster's Kirk Sandall Junior School

Selby school among those benefitting from solar panel installations

55 per cent of teachers in Yorkshire and the North East who responded to the Department for Education's Teaching Vacancies' survey said they would favour schools that advertise 'flexible friendly' jobs

55 per cent of teachers in Yorkshire and the North East who responded to the Department for Education's Teaching Vacancies' survey said they would favour schools that advertise 'flexible friendly' jobs

Teachers would favour schools advertising 'flexible friendly' jobs

York College said it has a very strong working relationship with York Pullman

York College said it has a very strong working relationship with York Pullman

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Student bus service to York College at risk after reports of seat belt stunt

Partou Little Dragons Nursery and Pre-school, in Harrogate, is in the running for two awards at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2024. Pictured is Bambi Wainwright, nursery manager and finalist for the SENCo award, with fellow team members

Partou Little Dragons Nursery and Pre-school, in Harrogate, is in the running for two awards at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2024. Pictured is Bambi Wainwright, nursery manager and finalist for the SENCo award, with fellow team members

Harrogate nursery heading to London for national award finals

Kris Milkowski and Antonia Keung on their wedding day at the Mansion House in York

Kris Milkowski and Antonia Keung on their wedding day at the Mansion House in York

Cost of living crisis

'She leaves a legacy of influential work' - tributes to university lecturer, 44

James Humphrey from Lehi James with Mount School pupils in their new kit

James Humphrey from Lehi James with Mount School pupils in their new kit

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'We feel so professional already' - kit joy for top York school

Training people in plant health

Training people in plant health

York firm is training people to produce better plants

Dame Judi Dench at The Mount School

Dame Judi Dench at The Mount School

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Oscar-winning surprise for pupils at top York school

University students in York are being encouraged to register with a GP practice

University students in York are being encouraged to register with a GP practice

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Students at York universities encouraged to register with a GP

Millthorpe School in York is hosting a careers fair

Millthorpe School in York is hosting a careers fair

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York school in plea to city businesses ahead of major event

St Wilfrid’s RC School in Monkgate held a 'come and see' celebration day, opening its doors to current and prospective parents and members of the local community

St Wilfrid’s RC School in Monkgate held a 'come and see' celebration day, opening its doors to current and prospective parents and members of the local community

New nursery opens doors in York

(left to right) Matteo Cupaiolo, Tom Peacock, Carlota White Gonzalez, Esther Edwards, Archie Gillies, Nafis Ahmed, Sami Sekerci and Imran Ali

(left to right) Matteo Cupaiolo, Tom Peacock, Carlota White Gonzalez, Esther Edwards, Archie Gillies, Nafis Ahmed, Sami Sekerci and Imran Ali

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York students set up businesses to make prom outfits more affordable

Strike called off at All Saints RC School in York

Strike called off at All Saints RC School in York

Strike called off at top York school

Robert Beaumont of Pegasus World with Luke Irwin and Frances Milner, chief executive of the Leeds Utd Foundation

Robert Beaumont of Pegasus World with Luke Irwin and Frances Milner, chief executive of the Leeds Utd Foundation

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'We are indebted to the generosity of so many people' - York brothers bike ride joy

One in four York secondary school pupils have missed at least a 10th of class time

One in four York secondary school pupils have missed at least a 10th of class time

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One in four York secondary pupils persistently absent from school