Education

Children in schools across Fenland celebrated World Book Day yesterday by dressing as some of their favourite characters.

Closure of the sixth form at March Neale-Wade Academy has been criticised by local MP Steve Barclay who fears it will impact students’ futures.

An engineer turned further education teacher hopes to inspire others to swap careers and help train the next generation of local talent.

Parents and pupils at a town school are to benefit from a free breakfast club as part of the first phase of a government rollout.

Thirteen groups across South Holland including in Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge will be getting a share of more than £140,000.

Almost 100 Fenland residents turned out for a jobs fair, wellbeing event and open day held at the North Cambridgeshire Training Centre in Chatteris.

A theatre group has paid a visit to a secondary school to highlight the dangers and effects of alcohol.

Construction has officially begun on the new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia’s (CWA) Wisbech campus.

An out-of-date support plan was used for a whole academic year for a boy with “significant educational needs”.

An education centre is hosting two events tomorrow to give people a chance to learn about job opportunities and course options.

Two highly experienced secondary school teachers are launching a special school in March to cater for children who struggle in mainstream education.

Aspiring engineer Alfie Crown is encouraging others to follow in his footsteps and get hands-on experience while studying for a qualification.

A mother has expressed her disgust that her “exceptionally gifted” daughter who skipped a year of school cannot advance to secondary with her peers.

One of the area’s largest secondary schools has announced it will not be running sixth-form courses from September.

Pupils at a Fenland primary school have been putting their imaginations and writing skills to the test for a special literacy festival.

A grammar school has joined the National Travel Ambassadors Scheme that promotes safety for youngsters.

It’s been a busy time for one group of Fenland schools as the mark the tenth anniversary of coming together as a federation.

Cambridgeshire Police have issued a reassuring statement regarding a threat to schools in the county.

Schools across the county have been advised to be extra vigilant following a threatening email against pupils.

A swimming instructor has been banned from his profession after being found intoxicated while teaching primary school children.