schools
Feature: Unlocking pupils’ potential
A growing number of parents are opting for extra tuition for their children in English and Maths.
Next month there’s a chance to learn about after-school tuition at an Open Day at The Forum.
With over 200 children (many doing both subjects) already on their books, the director of First Class Learning talks about what they offer in our Features section: “Every child can do better given more practice and support.”
City needs new school
A new school could be built in Norwich, close to the south side of the city, according to county council education bosses.
In the meantime, urgent plans have been drawn up to tackle the hundreds of extra children needing school places this September. Read More…
Anti-social behaviour down almost 80%
A scheme which sees close link-ups between schools and local police has had dramatic results near one city high school. Read More…
City gears up for strike action
Teachers, health workers and civil servants are among those striking this Wednesday, supporting a union-led day of action in defence of public sector pensions.
A rally will begin outside City College before marching on City Hall.
In south Norwich, seven schools have so far said they will close, with the authorities making contingency plans to cover care homes and hospitals. Read More…
Schools go solar
Two local schools are part of a solar panel pilot project.
The panels were installed at Avenue Junior and Bignold Primary schools last weekend.
But as the government looks to cut feed-in tariffs next month, one nearby renewable firm says they’ll be hit hard.
Academies: questions over the full picture
As more schools are encouraged to become academies, a report to Norwich City Council suggests the need for greater transparency. Read More…
New primary school for south Norwich
Governors from two Norwich faith schools have voted to amalgamate them – but not until September 2013. Read More…
