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Newton Rigg College to close award-winning nursery

An award-winning Cumbrian nursery is to close because new leaders say it is losing money and they can no longer afford to run it.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Carlisle nursery's nimble nippers try a taste of different cultures

nursery photo Tots at a nursery near Carlisle have been trying a taste of different cultures this week.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Concern raised over extra school places in Carlisle

Demand for reception places at schools in Carlisle has soared by almost 50 per cent in less than a decade.

Last updated 9 December 2011
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Cumbrian nursery training team honoured

af stoneeward A north Cumbrian nursery is celebrating after winning a national award.

Last updated 3 December 2011
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Cumbrian nursery on national awards shortlist

A Carlisle nursery has been shortlisted for a national award.

Last updated 7 October 2011
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CN Group Education and Learning Awards 2011: Winners revealed

Golden Apples Awards 2011 photo Cumbria's largest secondary school is celebrating after picking up two of the top honours at the 2011 CN Group Education and Learning Awards. (1 comment)

Last updated 7 October 2011
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Anothersure start forkids

LG Learn2bOCT Events are being held in October to mark the official opening of the Newtown children’s centre on Carlisle’s Raffles estate.

Last updated 24 September 2011
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Snap to it for improved teeth

LG LearnAUG4b A new campaign has been launched across Carlisle to help combat the high rate of tooth decay among some toddlers.

Last updated 23 July 2011
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Cater for 3-year-olds and save your school

sm ls2 Education leaders say we should see no difference to what is already on offer at Lanercost Church of England School near Brampton.

Last updated 18 June 2011
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There’s no place like home for childcare

sm babba1 Nicola Mitchell knows from experience the challenges of bringing up a child with special needs. Her nine-year-old son Cameron has cerebral palsy.

Last updated 21 April 2011
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Kids enjoy fairy fun in Dalston Jumping Jellies sessions

LG LearnA4e At Dalston Recreation Centre a group of kids are off on their adventures; on a special bike ride, to a place where kings and queens live, and to a garden where they scatter seeds and make flowers grow.

Last updated 28 March 2011
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Getting youngsters on right road early

LG Learn3cNov10 T his autumn Shankhill School extended its statutory age range of the youngsters which it will be welcoming for lessons from four to 11 to three to 11.

Last updated 23 October 2010
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Fun in Teletubbyland

sm little6 Walk out of the back door of this popular nursery and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped straight into Teletubbyland.

Last updated 25 September 2010
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Dressing to impress before moving on up

andy goschengrad1 University graduations are traditionally formal affairs full of pomp and ceremony, official events to mark the successful completion of an undergraduate’s degree course.

Last updated 24 July 2010
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New owners plan big makeover for Carlisle nursery

Nursery group photo New owners have taken over a Carlisle nursery and are set to give it a £40,000 makeover.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Future of nursery run by Carlisle College in doubt

The future of the Chatterbox nursery run by Carlisle College is in doubt as public spending cuts take hold.

Last updated 9 July 2010
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Parents vote for a sparkling success

KC Sparklers 1 FIVE years ago businesswoman Ros White was struggling to find childcare in Gretna for her two children.

Last updated 19 June 2010
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Monkeys go bananas

sm monkey Lunch looks scrumptious. Child-sized portions of sweet and sour chicken with boiled rice and stewed apple and custard for afters on pretty plastic plates.

Last updated 21 May 2010
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Cumbria's first baby sensory classes now running

Gina Higgin photo Trained nursery nurse and childcare adviser Gina Higgin has started running Cumbria’s first Baby Sensory classes in Houghton after buying the franchise for the area.

Last updated 2 May 2010
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Nursery fight helped Cumbrian mum win breast cancer battle

Paula Rowland photo Mother-of-two Paula Rowland says putting all her energy into securing more than £150,000 to create a new nursery for children in her village has helped her battle breast cancer.