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Excitement builds as Outwood Academy Riverside permanent build programme announced
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the appointment of Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver the permanent building in Middlesbrough, set to open its doors in Spring 2027. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in areas with the greatest need.
National Institute of Teaching gains new degree awarding powers
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has been granted powers to award its own degrees from September 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a specialist, school-led university for the teaching profession.
Worksop schools score big for community with football event
More than 100 students and over 30 teachers took part in a football event at Worksop Town FC last week to raise funds for a school summer community action project.
Family of Schools expresses disappointment at trade union response to proposed school day changes
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has expressed disappointment at the trade union response to the Trust’s plans to extend the school day across its secondary academies.
British Council International School Award success for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Ofsted praise for school where staff go ‘above and beyond’ to support students
Ofsted has published its report for Outwood Academy Bydales, following a two-day inspection in March. The report opens by stating that the school is ‘an ambitious school with high standards. It makes its high expectations clear to pupils and they rise to meet them.’
IQM Flagship status for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Located in Stockton-on-Tees, Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth became an academy in 2016, and is a shining example of how to serve and support a diverse population with significant needs.
Ofsted praises school which has ‘high ambitions for pupils in all areas’
Ofsted has graded Outwood Academy Hemsworth in Pontefract as ‘Good’ in all areas following its most recent inspection.
Outwood Academy Ormesby praised by Ofsted for ‘significant improvements’
Ofsted has published a report following its most recent monitoring inspection at Outwood Academy Ormesby; the primary focus of the inspection was to review the school’s ongoing actions to improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance.
Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
More people will soon have the opportunity to train to teach, as the government cuts apprenticeship red tape as part of steps to get thousands more teachers into the classroom.