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Robinswood Primary achieves ‘Good’ Ofsted rating Image

Robinswood Primary achieves ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

Ofsted has highlighted significant improvements at Robinswood Primary in Gloucester, awarding it a rating of ‘Good.’

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University hosts testing day for England rugby team

University of Gloucestershire hosted members of the England rugby team this week, in support of their preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

PM wants all pupils to study maths until 18 Image

PM wants all pupils to study maths until 18

Prime minister Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths until the age of 18.

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Become a healthier, happier family in 2023

Free courses to support families to live healthier lifestyles are starting in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean this month.

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Apprenticeship open evening

Cheltenham-based Kohler Mira is holding an apprenticeship open evening later this month.

England call-up for Hartpury alumni Image

England call-up for Hartpury alumni

A former Hartpury University and Hartpury College student has been named in the England netball squad.

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College celebrates outstanding student achievement

Cirencester College held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding individual student achievement this week.

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Gloucestershire pupils faced with maths greatest unsolved problems

The topic featured as part of the 11th Annual Gloucestershire Schools' Christmas Lectures

St James’s Place to train people with disabilities Image

St James’s Place to train people with disabilities

Cirencester-based St James’s Place (SJP) has launched a new initiative to train people with disabilities.

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Study for PhD in cyber security

PhDs in cyber security are available at a local university, certified by Cheltenham-based NCSC.

Schoolkids try to crack GCHQ Christmas code Image

Schoolkids try to crack GCHQ Christmas code

Cheltenham-based intelligence agency, GCHQ, is putting schoolchildren to the test with its Christmas puzzle.

Media stars appointed to mentor journalism students Image

Media stars appointed to mentor journalism students

Leading names from the media industry will share their expertise and experience with the next generation of journalists.

Gloucestershire schools triumph in rankings Image

Gloucestershire schools triumph in rankings

Gloucestershire schools once again feature highly in the annual Sunday Times guide to schools.

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Renishaw helps to educate girls on cyber security

Gloucestershire-based global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, recently took part in the EmPowerCyber event.

New partnership will prepare students for career in virtual production Image

New partnership will prepare students for career in virtual production

University of Gloucestershire is collaborating with a leading virtual production platform to provide students with access to the latest technological innovation.

New app will enable public to support research around plastic waste in soils Image

New app will enable public to support research around plastic waste in soils

Researchers at University of Gloucestershire have helped to devise a new app.

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Gloucestershire school leavers apprenticeship programme

Applications for St James’s Place Cirencester 2023 Apprenticeship Programme are now open.

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Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition

The British Nutrition Foundation has launched a professional development programme for primary teachers and teaching assistants.

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School gets grant to improve facilities and access for local communities

Belmont School has carried out £68k improvements to its facilities, thanks to community capital grant funding from Cheltenham Borough Council.

Stroud school recognised by European school programme Image

Stroud school recognised by European school programme

Stroud High School has been awarded for completing the Europe-wide EPAS educational programme.

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St James’s Place apprenticeship open evening

St James’s Place in Cirencester is holding an apprenticeship open evening for sixth formers and college students.

Hartpury CEO supports Gloucester charity Image

Hartpury CEO supports Gloucester charity

Local school children and volunteers at Gloucester’s St James City Farm were treated to an equestrian demonstration from Professor Andy Collop of Hartpury University and Hartpury College.

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Schools celebrate OFSTED success

Two county schools are celebrating after receiving ‘Good’ ratings from Ofsted.

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Can you help Gloucestershire school?

Chosen Hill School in Churchdown is looking for local people to help students practise their interview skills.

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Ribston 6th form open evening

Ribston Hall High School in Gloucester is inviting all year 11 students to find out about its sixth form offering.

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Graduation ceremonies celebrate success of University of Gloucestershire students

The achievements of thousands of graduates are being celebrated at University of Gloucestershire’s 2022 graduation ceremonies this week.

RAU researchers among best in the world  Image

RAU researchers among best in the world

Two researchers from Cirencester’s Royal Agricultural University (RAU) have been ranked at the very top of their profession.

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Car dealer seeking 400 new apprentices

Car dealership Arnold Clark has started its search for 400 new apprentices for 2023.

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Apprenticeship vacancies closing soon!

Gloucestershire College has a range of apprenticeship vacancies closing soon.

Princess Anne celebrates RDA with Hartpury visit Image

Princess Anne celebrates RDA with Hartpury visit

HRH The Princess Royal joined Maisemore Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) volunteers and invited guests at Hartpury University and Hartpury College staff to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

All primary school children to get flu vaccine Image

All primary school children to get flu vaccine

All children from reception to year 6 are set to be offered a flu vaccine before Christmas.

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Clothes help to get a job in Stroud

Stroud District Council has joined forces with Stroud Library to launch a pilot scheme to help people look smart at job interviews and get into employment.

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Hydro apprentice is rising star

An apprentice working for Hydro has won an award at the Manufacturing Awards 2022.

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KFC pledges to employ underprivileged young people

A third of all new hires at KFC in the UK will be young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by 2030.

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National Star staff recruitment open day

National Star is holding a staff recruitment open day next week.

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Hartpury celebrates graduation

Hartpury University awarded three honorary degrees and recognised the achievements of nearly 500 students at its graduation ceremonies.

Gloucestershire company launches skills portal for HS2 Image

Gloucestershire company launches skills portal for HS2

A Cirencester-based company has launched a skills portal for the HS2 rail project.

Green aviation company partners with Gloucestershire students Image

Green aviation company partners with Gloucestershire students

A Cotswold company is partnering with SGS Berkeley Green University Technical College (UTC) to encourage the next generation of engineers.

Help to Grow: Management – Book your place now Image

Help to Grow: Management – Book your place now

It’s not too late to book your place on the latest Help to Grow: Management course for SMEs in Gloucestershire.

Baylis powers up for the future Image

Baylis powers up for the future

Baylis has taken on five new apprentices to train exclusively on the maintenance and repair of electric vehicles.

Hartpury players line up for FA Cup Image

Hartpury players line up for FA Cup

Three generations of Hartpury football team captains will play in the first round of the FA Cup for their external teams, when it gets underway tomorrow (November 5).

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