The winner of this year’s United Learning Art Competition has been announced, with Billie from Stockport Academy taking home the top prize.

Primary school in Cradley Heath ‘continues to be a good school’. Inspectors note that ‘pupils are happy’ and ‘proud of their learning’. Staff are said to be ‘ambitious for children’ and have created a ‘welcoming and exciting’ learning environment.

Primary school in Walthamstow ‘continues to be a good school’. Inspectors note how ‘excited the children are about learning’ and praise their ‘polite and friendly’ behaviour. Staff are said to have ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and ‘provide a nurturing environment’.

62 students are working towards the Arts Award, a programme funded by Arts Council England.

Academy judged Good following recent improvements.

Pupils from Dagenham perform in impressive Young Voices concert at iconic venue. Goresbrook School Choir wows audience of thousands.

Sheffield Park Academy hosts ‘From Me to You’ show to raise money and awareness of important issues and charities. Over 100 students performed in pieces ranging from salsa and street dance to Shakespeare and jazz. Guests included families, former students and local pupils from Pipworth Community Primary School.

Students take part in a week of themed lunchtime activities to learn more about Chinese popular culture. Activities designed to complement students’ Mandarin lessons as part of an ‘Education with Character’.

On Wednesday 22nd January, WaterAid visited Wilberforce Primary in Queen’s Park to teach pupils about the importance of clean water, safe toilets and good hygiene.

Olympic rower Tom Ransley presents Banbury school with generous contribution as part of Aldi’s Kit for Schools initiative.

School to put donation towards the construction of a Daily Mile Track.