Education

Debate puts academy plan on agenda

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A 'GREAT debate' on the future of secondary education in Tamworth is set to get underway tonight.

Parents and students are invited to the Assembly Rooms from 7pm to discuss and ask questions on what is best for the town's children – trust schools, academies or...

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Parents turn watchdogs to monitor schools' shake-up

The Tamworth Education Alliance (TEA) has created its own website to keep existing and new members updated.

Monday, March 08, 2010

THE watchful eye of a new community group is firmly planted on Tamworth's academy and post-16 centre. The Tamworth Education Alliance (TEA) has been...

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Pupils driving out careless parking near their school

In the foreground with one of the cards being handed out to parents who park in the restricted areas is Amy Nicholson, aged 10. (TS7106-3836TH)

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

INCONSIDERATE motorists who park outside school entrances in Tamworth are being targeted in a new safety campaign. The Ziggy And Zaggy pilot scheme...

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Tamworth students consider school building designs

Monday, March 01, 2010

STUDENTS have been giving their views on designs for Tamworth's new high school buildings. Primary and secondary school pupils from across the town...

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Tamworth school rebuilding plans get the go ahead

Tamworth schools rebuilding plans get go ahead

Monday, February 15, 2010

PLANS to re-develop Tamworth's secondary schools as part of a radical £100 million improvement programme have been given the green light from...

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Text alerts keep Tamworth parents informed

Councillor Lee Bates and Wilnecote Junior School headteacher Jonathan Keay launch the new parent texting service with pupils Jessie Blithing, Charlie Satchell and Rebecca Satchell.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

A TAMWORTH school will be able to keep parents better informed with a new text messaging service – thanks to a generous donation from a...

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Tamworth QEMS school was 'failing'

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Download the full Ofsted report hereTAMWORTH'S oldest school has been put into special measures – just a year after it was saved from closure. G...

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New Tamworth academy head appointed

Diane Pickering has been selected as the head of Tamworth's new academy.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

THE head of Tamworth's new academy, who will take the helm of the secondary school from this September, has been appointed. Diane Pickering was...

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Balloon tribute to Tamworth pupil

Up and away... The charity balloons are released into the air.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Gemma Toulson SCHOOL children have paid tribute to the memory of their friend who died two years ago by holding a balloon race. The event was...

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A new phase for QEMS, says headteacher

Michael York joined QEMS this month, replacing former head Kevin Debney, who stepped down from the top spot after being asked to take early retirement in December.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

A TROUBLED Tamworth high school has been ringing in the changes since the new term began with brand-new leadership. Michael York is now at the helm of...

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