Education

Government-led traineeship programme

A new initiative encouraging people to have a better relationship with technology is bringing in future generations to help with the research and rolling out…
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Birchfield School not letting pandemic prevent access to first-class education by holding entrance assessments online

A school near Albrighton is holding its first-ever entrance assessment day via video link later this month. Birchfield School recently announced it was extending its…
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Exciting opportunity for young people to Kickstart their career

The talented future workforce of the country is being created within the heart of Shropshire, a programme provider said today. Kickstart was recently launched by…
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‘Spa Treats to your Door’ launched by Shropshire schoolgirl

A young Shropshire resident has come up with an idea after spending time researching and developing during lockdown. 13 year old Ellie from Oswestry, a…
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New beginning at Birchfield School

A school is looking forward to an “exciting future” with new owners investing up to £500,000 to improve facilities and extend the senior school. Birchfield…
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Santa to shoot personalised videos from Blists Hill Victorian Town

Shropshire’s leading tourist attraction has unwrapped a brand new early Christmas present – personalised video messages from Father Christmas. Santa has agreed to film the…
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Moreton Hall Enterprise Students have Christmas All Wrapped Up

With Christmas celebrations hanging in the balance this year, Moreton Hall Sixth Form students are determined to bring festive cheer to the residents of Shropshire…
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Outdoor adventures at Dudmaston this Half term

Families can look forward to a week of outdoors adventures at a National Trust property in Shropshire this October Half term. With miles of woodland…
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Double Awards Success for Moreton Hall

Moreton Hall has been named as a finalist in the prestigious 2020 Independent School of the Year awards, in both the Performing Arts and Careers…
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Pumpkins galore heading to Park Hall Countryside Experience

Pumpkinfest is set to return to Park Hall Farm for October half term. The team are making some changes to ensure it can be enjoyed…
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Amber’s story – a Flash of genius!

A Shropshire student has beaten off the challenge of thousands of rivals to take one of the top spots in a prestigious writing competition –…
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Moreton Hall pupils are in for a baa-rilliant time when they return to school

Set in 100 acres of rural countryside, Moreton Hall is bringing a piece of Shropshire’s farming life into the classroom following the development of a…
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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is a 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by…
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums win huge vote of support

Shropshire’s most important tourist attraction has been given a massive vote of support by visitors since reopening following the coronavirus lockdown. More than 20,000 people…
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Moreton Hall Launches New GCSE to A Level Programme

As pupils across the country receive their examination results, Moreton Hall is launching an innovative new programme of study from September entitled, ‘Bridging the Gap’.…
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Snap Up A Chance To Get Up Close And Personal With Some Wild And Wonderful Animals

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom (www.hoofarm.com) World Photo Day 2020 Competition is coming to an end. With the closing date later today, the annual competition giving four…
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Show on wheels rolls into town

The commitment from Arts Alive to keep the arts available in rural communities continues with their latest project, which will deliver a unique performance from…
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Get back to Cycling

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is holding a get back to cycling afternoon on Saturday 22nd August from 12.30pm – 4.30pm. Enjoy the BBQ, browse the…
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Dress like a Victorian Day success for Blists Hill

Street urchins, chimney sweeps and all manner of Victorian folk took to the streets of Shropshire’s leading tourist attraction as it turned back the clock…
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Ironbridge Gorge museums say thank you to coronavirus heroes with free entry

NHS, care and emergency workers and their families are to be given free entry to the Ironbridge Gorge museums as a special thank you for…
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Return to classroom at Blists Hill

The reopening of Shropshire’s leading museum will give families the chance to enjoy a fantastic educational day out – and shake off lockdown lethargy with…
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On the Road to A Levels and Beyond

On the Road to A Levels and Beyond: Moreton Sixth Careers Roadshow Looks to the Future with Shropshire’s Year 10 students With the Covid 19…
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The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is reopening on 4th July

The staff at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are looking forward to welcoming visitors back from Saturday 4th July. The Centre has new measures in…
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Virtual tours launched at Shropshire school ahead of September

A Shropshire college is busy planning for its next intake of students in September by hosting virtual tours and meetings. The doors at Ellesmere College…
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New lockdown book to raise vital funds for carers

Authors from across Shropshire and further afield have contributed to a new inspirational book which will serve as a lasting reminder of life in lockdown…
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It’s Back to School for Moreton First

Many of us can remember our first day at school. For some it may be a distant memory, belonging now in History books, when chalk…
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Ellesmere College Launches the Jebb Scholarship

A unique educational opportunity is being offered by Ellesmere College to commemorate the centenary of the Save the Children charity and the inspirational achievements of…
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Join the next generation of food producers with Shropshire University

At a time when the nation is realising just how vital the food industry is, aspiring students are being encouraged to find out more about…
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Fourth setting rated “Outstanding” at Telford nursery group

Staff at an independently owned Telford day nursery group have reason to celebrate today as they reveal they have scooped their fourth “Outstanding” rating by…
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Moreton Hall Zoomed to the Occasion

A sunny May morning with the trees in blossom and the Moreton Hall grounds in their full spring glory would ordinarily have provided the perfect…
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It’s Back to School and Business As Usual for Moreton Hall Pupils!

With the Easter chocolate already a distant memory, it’s back to school this week for pupils at Moreton Hall, the independent boarding and day school…
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Moreton Hall welcomes prospective pupils with a Spring Virtual Admissions Day

Moreton Hall has creatively responded to the challenges posed by national lockdown to ensure that a warm welcome awaits prospective pupils and their parents at…
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Wildlife wonders for little fingers!

Keeping children occupied in the holidays is challenging enough but add in prolonged time at home outside of the holidays, now that can be tough.…
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Home schooling: help is at hand!

One week down, lots, more to go. As it sinks in that schools probably won’t re-open until September, parents of young children are finding it…
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Self Isolation: time at last to write that novel or screen play… but, where to start? Top tips from author, lecturer and screenwriter, Fran Poletti

With the country in lockdown, and people isolated in their own homes, many have taken to social media to suggest that now might be the right…
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Lacrosse Players Selected for International Tournament