Education

Extra floods cash pledged for West Cumbrian school transport

GOVERNMENT minister Vernon Coaker visited Cockermouth School last Friday and pledged £450,000 to help with school transport costs.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Workington pupils bid to ban plastic bags

PUPILS at Workington’s Southfield Technology College have launched a campaign to ban plastic bags at Moorclose shops.

Last updated 26 February 2010
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Outside teaching proves outstanding at Eaglesfield Paddle, says Ofsted

EAGLESFIELD Paddle School has been honoured as outstanding by Ofsted for taking its learning out of the classroom and encouraging pupils to make use of the 20-acre grounds.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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150 youngsters attend one of West Cumbria's biggest careers conventions

AROUND 150 teenagers descended on Energus at Lillyhall on Tuesday evening for one of the biggest careers conventions in West Cumbria.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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West Cumbrian stylists of tomorrow showcase their talents

WEST Cumbria’s hair stylists of tomorrow showed off their skills at Lillyhall’s Lakes College annual hair awards on Monday.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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Dean Pre-school achieves Ofsted success

DEAN Pre-school and Family Group has been told by Government inspectors that it has outstanding features.

Last updated 29 January 2010
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Maryport school named one of best in country

A MARYPORT school has been named as one of the best in the country and joint best in Cumbria.

Last updated 21 January 2010
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New Cockermouth head plans to develop school’s community links

COCKERMOUTH School’s new headteacher has vowed to maintain the school’s strong links with the community.

Last updated 14 January 2010
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Free school buses in Workington will continue until Easter

FREE buses for school children living north of the River Derwent will continue at least until Easter, following anger from parents at plans to scrap the service.

Last updated 14 January 2010
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Free school bus services will continue until Easter

FREE buses for school children living north of the River Derwent at Workington will continue at least until Easter, following anger from parents at plans to scrap the service.

Last updated 14 January 2010
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