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The Forest School in Knaresborough: Classroom – Shara Clark with Year 6 pupils

North Yorkshire special schools get £2m buildings boost

Published 20 December 2019

Specialist facilities, new classrooms and more places for children are among the benefits of a £2m investment in some of North Yorkshire’s special schools.

A general view of the area around Clapham Primary School. Picture: Google

Consultation to take place on closure of Dales school with ten pupils

Published 20 December 2019

A consultation on closure of a small North Yorkshire primary school will now go ahead following a decision this week.

Harry Rashid and Helen Cooper

North Yorkshire Education Services acquires schools HR service

Published 30 October 2019

North Yorkshire Education Service (NYES) continues its growth across the UK in the education sector with the acquisition of a dedicated schools HR service.

Educational trusts have registered their interest in opening a county council-commissioned special free school for the Selby area.

Trusts step forward for new Selby free school

Published 18 October 2019

Educational trusts have registered their interest in opening a county council-commissioned special free school for the Selby area.

Cllr Patrick Mulligan, North Yorkshire’s Executive Member for Education and Skills

County Council to consider new plan for reducing school exclusions

Published 17 September 2019

North Yorkshire’s schools and the county council have worked together to finalise a new model for Alternative Provision which schools can use at the earliest stage to support children at risk of exclusion and keep them as part of the school community.

A fully developed action plan is now in place for Clapham Church of England Primary School in Craven which heralds a can-do culture for the village school. File picture.

Clapham takes action with can-do leadership

Published 11 September 2019

A fully developed action plan is now in place for Clapham Church of England Primary School in Craven which heralds a can-do culture for the village school.

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Consultation begins on tuition for children with medical needs

Published 3 September 2019

A public consultation is under way on proposals to increase the education provided to children and young people who can’t attend school because of medical needs.

Stuart Carlton presents a graduation certificate to Keeley Clayton

Graduation ceremony celebrates virtual school success

Published 31 July 2019

Children in care and care leavers are celebrating after graduating with flying colours from North Yorkshire’s virtual school.

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Proposal to improve tuition for children with medical needs

Published 24 July 2019

Public consultation is to be recommended on proposals to increase the education provided to children and young people who can’t attend school because of medical needs.

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North Yorkshire steps up support for schools to tackle funding challenges

Published 20 June 2019

North Yorkshire is stepping up its work to support schools across the county as the number of schools projecting to be in deficit continues to grow.

At the awards are (from left) host Shonette Bason-Wood from Spread the Happiness Educators; Saskia Aucott from Iken; senior HR advisor Sarah Barron; Sarah France-Gorton, principal adviser Resourcing Solutions; senior HR advisor Keeley Metcalfe; and Head of HR (Commercial) Haroon Rashid.

Work to help coastal schools recruit teachers wins national award

Published 29 May 2019

Innovative work to help schools on North Yorkshire’s coast recruit and retain teachers has been recognised with a national award.

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Fun and sums beside the seaside in coast’s Maths Month

Published 19 February 2019

North Yorkshire’s pupils and parents will be learning to love numbers as part of a celebration tackling the myths around maths to help them unlock their options for the future.

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Students could be eligible for grant

Published 5 November 2018

Students from Glusburn or Sutton-in-Craven who are in further education at universities or colleges can apply for a small grant to help to support their studies, thanks to the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation.

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Grants on offer to support students

Published 5 November 2018

Students living in the Harrogate Borough Council area who are currently taking post-16 education courses (2018/19) are being invited to apply for a small grant from a local trust.

Exam results provide plenty to celebrate

Published 29 August 2018

Young people in North Yorkshire receiving GCSE and A level results this summer have plenty to celebrate despite major changes to the GCSE exam grading system.

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County first in region for student success

Published 26 January 2018

Government figures published on 25 January show that students in North Yorkshire schools have again performed highly in GCSE and A level examinations.

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Grants on offer to help students

Published 19 December 2017

Students living in the Harrogate Borough Council area who are taking post-16 education courses (2017-2018) can apply for a small grant from a local trust.

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Are you eligible for a grant?

Published 18 October 2017

Students from Glusburn or Sutton-in-Craven who are in further education either at universities or colleges can now apply for a small grant to help support their studies, thanks to the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation.

Graham School.

Graham School vows rapid progress on improvement

Published 29 June 2017

Graham School’s new leadership has vowed to move forward with speed and determination to take the school out of special measures.

The Stonewall Education Equality Index 2017

North Yorkshire leads the nation in support of LGBT young people

Published 28 June 2017

Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, has named North Yorkshire County Council as one of the best local authorities in Britain for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and celebrating difference in its schools.

North Yorkshire primary school children participated in a debate in the county council chambers.

Primary school pupils do their homework for debate final

Published 23 June 2017

Primary school children from across North Yorkshire argued the pros and cons of homework when they faced each other in the final of a county-wide debating contest.

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Council decides to close Rathmell C of E primary school

Published 22 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council has decided to close Rathmell Church of England primary school at the end of the school year.

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Governors ask for consultation on closure of Ings primary

Published 6 June 2017

The governing body of Ings Community Primary and Nursery School in Skipton has asked North Yorkshire County Council to consult on the future of the school which they believe is no longer sustainable.

North Yorkshire County Council and governors have put a new leadership team in place at Graham School, Scarborough following the retirement of its headteacher this week.

Graham School moves into summer with new leadership team

Published 24 May 2017

North Yorkshire County Council and governors have put a new leadership team in place at Graham School, Scarborough following the retirement of its headteacher this week.

Graham School is a secondary in North Yorkshire.

Graham School closed for building search

Published 16 May 2017

Graham School, a secondary in Scarborough, has been evacuated again today following a suspicious email which was received this morning.

Young person writing story in North Yorkshire.

Young writers and artists could see their zines published

Published 18 April 2017

Young people in Craven are being given the chance to see their writing and art published in a zine-making competition being run at the Skipton library.

Children in primary school in North Yorkshire.

Most North Yorkshire families secure first primary school preference

Published 18 April 2017

This year, more than 95 per cent of parents or carers of primary age children secured their first school preference in North Yorkshire.

Children in primary school in North Yorkshire.

Council welcomes announcement of two new primary schools

Published 12 April 2017

North Yorkshire County Council has welcomed an announcement by the Government that two new schools in North Yorkshire are among bids approved for more than 130 free schools across the country.

Students at Carnagill Primary School in North Yorkshire.

A red, white and blue day to remember

Published 5 April 2017

Primary schoolchildren turned their studies red, white and blue as they learned about 100 years of women in the military and the end of the First World War.

Students at primary school in North Yorkshire.

Urgent action pledged for Skipton Parish school improvement

Published 3 April 2017

Skipton Parish Church of England (VC) Primary School is setting out a clear plan for urgent and rapid improvement after Ofsted placed the school in special measures last month.