Education

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University of Salford and Leeds United announce ‘innovative’ football and business crossover course

The University of Salford and Leeds United Football Club have announced a new football and business hybrid course specifically designed […]

Salford Sports award. Credit: Eoin Togher

“We’re trying to make sure kids aren’t on the streets as much.” Teachers target more exercise for Salford students

A recent report by Sport England has shown that almost half of the children in this country are doing an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

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“Our CEO refuses to agree with national wage for sixth form teachers” – Salford City College strikes continue

Salford City College employees have continued striking in protest of wages outside the Future Skills building on Langworthy Road. After […]

Pupils at Walkden High School

New figures show more than two-thirds of pupils in Salford state secondaries are attending underperforming schools

Almost seven in 10 children in secondary state education in Salford are attending an underperforming school, new figures reveal. The latest school performance tables show that only three state-funded secondary schools in Salford have achieved progress scores above average, while nine showed scores “well below” England levels.