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Category: Education

Salford’s struggling Oasis MediaCityUK Academy turns Ofsted top of the class

A struggling Salford school has managed to reverse its fortunes in a recent inspection by education regulators. Oasis MediaCityUK Academy on Trafford Road in Ordsall was...

University of Salford experts respond to Brexit announcement

Tourism expert, Dr Neil Robinson, said: “In the short term, holiday flights to Europe will increase as a result of Brexit, but let’s not be too down – this is...

Salford art talent gets into Tate Modern

Art students from the University of Salford have been selected to have their work shown at the newly developed Tate Modern’s opening weekend. The three artists’ work...

Salford kids become Barristers for the day

Pupils from Branwood Preparatory School in Monton, Salford, recently took a trip to Manchester Crown Courts and Greater Manchester Police Museum where they learned all...

Salford school receives letter from the Queen

Form 1 pupils from Branwood Preparatory School in Monton, Salford, are delighted to have received some “Royal mail” in the form of a thank you note from Queen...

Salford going solar? £186k bid to make renewable energy work for us

A group of passionate volunteers want to kickstart a renewable revolution – starting with Salford schools. Greater Manchester Community Renewables have already...

Salford schools get ready for the Great Science Share

Schools across Salford are currently busy preparing for a next month’s Great Science Share – a Greater Manchester-wide celebration of STEM (science, technology,...

Next-gen Devils? Salford school rugby champions crowned

School rugby teams from across Salford competed for local bragging rights at the historic Salford Champion School Finals at the AJ Bell stadium. Four schools competed...

Parents urged to apply for yellow school bus passes this week

Parents who would like their children to travel to school by yellow school bus are urged to apply for a pass by Tuesday 31 May 2016. Children who are allocated a pass...

The hairdryer vs ‘quiet management’: Ancelotti v Ferguson book reveals all

A Salford academic will reveal one of the world’s best football manager’s greatest secrets in a new book published today. Professor Chris Brady, Director of...