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September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Swim school expands across Shropshire to cater for demand

Swim school expands across Shropshire to cater for demand

Supporting image for story: Best Midlands universities according to prestigious guide - see where Harper Adams ranks

Best Midlands universities according to prestigious guide - see where Harper Adams ranks

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: FIVE former pupils back at their old Shrewsbury school as teachers and assistants

FIVE former pupils back at their old Shrewsbury school as teachers and assistants

Supporting image for story: Education officers decided not to write an assessment of the impacts of closing schools on the Powys/England border

Education officers decided not to write an assessment of the impacts of closing schools on the Powys/England border

Supporting image for story: University Centre Shrewsbury celebrates final Guildhall graduates as 'hugely positive partnership' comes to an end

University Centre Shrewsbury celebrates final Guildhall graduates as 'hugely positive partnership' comes to an end

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed children's author pays visit to Shrewsbury school pupils

Acclaimed children's author pays visit to Shrewsbury school pupils

September 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Campaigners warn of 'untold damage' as they beg for threatened primary school near Oswestry to stay open

Campaigners warn of 'untold damage' as they beg for threatened primary school near Oswestry to stay open

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Business Talk: Advice for families who send their children to private schools

Shropshire Business Talk: Advice for families who send their children to private schools

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Free sessions in Telford to help more people get online

Free sessions in Telford to help more people get online

Supporting image for story: Calling all schools! Be part of the Shropshire Star's Back to School souvenir picture special

Calling all schools! Be part of the Shropshire Star's Back to School souvenir picture special

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford school where 'significant number of pupils miss lessons' told to improve

Telford school where 'significant number of pupils miss lessons' told to improve

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Full grade inspection this term': This is what has been happening to improve behaviour at a school rated inadequate

'Full grade inspection this term': This is what has been happening to improve behaviour at a school rated inadequate

Supporting image for story: Pupils and staff celebrate as £16 million new school building opens for term start

Pupils and staff celebrate as £16 million new school building opens for term start

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Anger as Wolverhampton University spends £200k sponsoring music venue while scrapping student bus service

Anger as Wolverhampton University spends £200k sponsoring music venue while scrapping student bus service

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury nursery 'beyond thrilled' as Ofsted gives 'outstanding' rating in gushing report

Shrewsbury nursery 'beyond thrilled' as Ofsted gives 'outstanding' rating in gushing report

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere College to show special screening of film about Ukraine war

Ellesmere College to show special screening of film about Ukraine war

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after nursery refused permission to relocate and expand

Appeal launched after nursery refused permission to relocate and expand

September 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Penalty notices could be issued': Complaints about parking at town school days into new term

'Penalty notices could be issued': Complaints about parking at town school days into new term

September 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'As little disruption as possible': University's pledge to students over closure of Shrewsbury base

'As little disruption as possible': University's pledge to students over closure of Shrewsbury base

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Making school nicer is not the way to tackle truancy epidemic

Mark Andrews: Making school nicer is not the way to tackle truancy epidemic

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: School in Shrewsbury closed after 'major water failure'

School in Shrewsbury closed after 'major water failure'

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fact-finding visit cements Telford College partnership with university

Fact-finding visit cements Telford College partnership with university

Supporting image for story: Re-launch of schools library service considered after scrapping caused backlash

Re-launch of schools library service considered after scrapping caused backlash

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It's something heads have been asking for' – education leaders welcome Ofsted grading changes

'It's something heads have been asking for' – education leaders welcome Ofsted grading changes

Supporting image for story: International students enjoy summer camp

International students enjoy summer camp

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Back to school in Shropshire! Adorable pictures from the 1970s to 2016 show first days and new schools

Back to school in Shropshire! Adorable pictures from the 1970s to 2016 show first days and new schools

Supporting image for story: What age can children come home from school alone? Shropshire police issue advice as summer holidays come to an end

What age can children come home from school alone? Shropshire police issue advice as summer holidays come to an end

August 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oswestry based technology firm invests in STEM and digital marketing apprenticeship schemes

Oswestry based technology firm invests in STEM and digital marketing apprenticeship schemes

Supporting image for story: Oswestry primary school beats the summer slide!

Oswestry primary school beats the summer slide!

Supporting image for story: Progress being made at council's children's services after 'serious and widespread failings'

Progress being made at council's children's services after 'serious and widespread failings'

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: College unveils its largest ever A-Levels programme

College unveils its largest ever A-Levels programme

Supporting image for story: Green light given to plans for new special educational needs school

Green light given to plans for new special educational needs school

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: New girls school headteacher speaks of excitement at the role ahead

New girls school headteacher speaks of excitement at the role ahead

Supporting image for story: It's one of the most rewarding jobs in the world...

It's one of the most rewarding jobs in the world...

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: College praised for commitment to sustainability

College praised for commitment to sustainability

Supporting image for story: Aldi: Back to School Fund 2024, how to apply for free £100 vouchers for uniform, shoes and other essentials

Aldi: Back to School Fund 2024, how to apply for free £100 vouchers for uniform, shoes and other essentials

Supporting image for story: Students at specialist college vitalise heritage railway

Students at specialist college vitalise heritage railway

August 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tutor's joy for teen who hasn't been to school for eight years but passes English exams

Tutor's joy for teen who hasn't been to school for eight years but passes English exams

August 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Celebrations continue at school following a 'pleasing' set of GCSE results

Celebrations continue at school following a 'pleasing' set of GCSE results

Supporting image for story: Celebrating successful examination results

Celebrating successful examination results

Supporting image for story: Class of 2024 celebrate outstanding GCSE results

Class of 2024 celebrate outstanding GCSE results

Supporting image for story: Rare Harry Potter book could fetch thousands at auction – here's what to look for to see if you have a first edition

Rare Harry Potter book could fetch thousands at auction – here's what to look for to see if you have a first edition

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: GCSE results in West Midlands are lagging behind – see the UK league table here

GCSE results in West Midlands are lagging behind – see the UK league table here

School applauds exceptional GCSE results

Supporting image for story: Headteacher 'proud' as students excel in GCSE results

Headteacher 'proud' as students excel in GCSE results

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Academy take huge step forward

Shrewsbury Academy take huge step forward

Supporting image for story: Wem school makes significant progress

Wem school makes significant progress

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere students celebrate GCSE results success

Ellesmere students celebrate GCSE results success

Supporting image for story: School celebrates 'above national' performance on results day

School celebrates 'above national' performance on results day

Supporting image for story: Oswestry School students celebrate excellent GCSE results

Oswestry School students celebrate excellent GCSE results

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