Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Learning - January 10

Learning front cover - Jan 2010 In this edition: Normality in the face of adversity; Four or five, we're happy to oblige; Is the end in sight for places wrangle?; Meet the new breed of school inspectors

Give your child the best start

Nursery school photo Choosing the right nursery education for your child can seem like a daunting task. It may be one of the first experiences your child has of learning outside your home. Don't worry - all you need to know is here

Pre-school latest

Four or five, we’re happy to oblige

June Armstrong photo Following the primary curriculum review carried out by Sir Jim Rose last year the Government has announced that new legislation will come into force in 2011 giving parents more choice over when their child starts primary school.

Ofsted reports for schools

Good, bad, indifferent. In special measures, out of special measures. You'll find Ofsted inspections reports for schools across north and west Cumbria here.

Secondary school latest

Demolition of Carlisle senior school starts ahead of £25 million rebuild

Morton demolition photo Work to demolish the Richard Rose Morton Academy ahead of a £25 million rebuild began this week.

Special reports

No Carlisle riverside campus for Cumbria university in next ten years

Peter Ballard photo The leader of the University of Cumbria today confirmed that it would not build a campus on the Caldew Riverside in Carlisle in the next decade.

Were they the days of your life?

Mortar board photo Was your time at school forgettable or a memorable period that's stayed with you for life? Tell us here

Top teachers, tutors and lecturers

Diane Bell photo Tell us all about those teachers, tutors or lecturers who were an inspiration to you at school, college or university