Education
Experts called in to help with West Cumbrian schools bid
A TEAM of experts is to help Cumbria County Council with its £80 million bid for Government funding to improve schools across West Cumbria.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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£80m West Cumbrian education bid loses out on funding
AN £80 MILLION project to build a new secondary school in Workington and transform education across West Cumbria has missed out on Government funding but will be given a second chance.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Dearham school headteacher retires
THE headteacher of Dearham Primary School is retiring at the end of this month.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Workington nursery’s outstanding inspection
A WORKINGTON nursery has received an outstanding report in all areas of its latest Ofsted inspection.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Workington pupils start petition for play area
PUPILS at a Workington school have collected more than 200 signatures supporting a bid to have a neglected playground updated.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Workington family's anger over school trip
A WORKINGTON couple are angry after their daughter was taken on a school trip despite them raising concerns that it could make her ill.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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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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