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Category: Education

Salford graduate uses braaaains to fund zombie flick

Filmmaker and University of Salford alumni Mat Johns has successfully raised over £2,000 through crowdfunding to finance a zombie-themed, short film – ‘A...

Ex-Irlam headteacher guilty of stealing school funds

A Salford primary school headteacher has been found guilty of stealing from the school’s accounts. Valerie Rutty, 60, was suspended as head of Irlam Primary School...

Salford student game developers wow judges at national Microsoft challenge finals

A team of student computer game developers from the University of Salford has impressed judges at the national final of a global student technology competition run by...

Salford student holds workshops to challenge homophobia in college

Second year A-Level student Sophie Finnigan has put on a successful series of workshops at Salford City College’s Eccles Sixth Form Centre, which aimed to make...

How to turn children’s playing into learning

Former children’s TV presenter Anna Williamson shows you the games, toys and even parts of your everyday routine that can help your children learn vital skills...

New Recovery Academy prospectus released

Young people and adults who would like to learn about mental health, wellbeing and recovery can find out more in Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation...

Irlam and Cadishead College becomes Academy after damning Ofsted report

Governors at the £25m Irlam and Cadishead College have confirmed the school will become an Academy sponsored by the Salford Academy Trust. The Salford Academy Trust...

Salford City College Media students film Tinchy Stryder

A group of Media students from Salford City College’s Walkden Sixth Form Centre and FutureSkills worked together last week to film an exclusive interview with rap star...

Fun and frolics as Eccles special needs playgroup up and running

Eccles Special Needs Stay and Play has just completed its third evening of activities for local children with special needs. Back in February SalfordOnline.com reported...

A “pawsitively” perfect day at school

Dogs Trust helps Salford pupils Be Dog Smart Hundreds of pupils at Salford schools have been learning all about how to behave around dogs, and what it takes to keep a...