Salford City College staff have been on strike this week to protest against further funding cuts to 16-19 education. The […]
Education
University conducts news research on posture problems from the use of electronic devices
New research being conducted at the University of Salford on how young people who spend time sitting at computers can […]
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.
‘Ready, Steady, Learn!’ – Salford cooking group aims to teach English through the power of food
A Salford primary school has teamed up with a cookery club to help teach English through a shared love of […]
Parents in Irlam are asking for a school bus to end “nightmare” commute for children
Parents from Irlam and Cadishead are calling for a direct school bus service to bring their children to school “safely and on time”. A petition set up three days ago for a school bus to be routed from Irlam and Cadishead to Culcheth High School had already received 137 signatures at the time of writing.
“Storytelling allows them to hold on to childhood for longer.”- Salford responds to National Share-a-Story Month
This May brings National Share-a-Story Month back to life, celebrating the power of storytelling to help fulfill the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ (FCBG) core aim of bringing children and stories together, and here’s Salford’s thoughts on it.
Bats, newts, voles, swans and kingfisher can all be sighted at Salford’s Peel Park, experts say
What are the best things to see at Peel Park? Salford’s Wildlife Society and Peel Park rangers identify the highlights worth seeing.
Salford children now eligible for free school uniform
A school uniform exchange scheme has been launched by The Launch Project to help Salford parents’ financial burdens.
Wai Yin Society offers free second-language English lessons in Salford
Salford residents wanting to learn English as a second language are being offered free lessons in Little Hulton and Pendleton. […]
“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools
Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.
New In Salford
Council moves to exempt terminally ill people from council tax
New Brookhouse playground opens in Salford
Salfordians recognised for embracing adult learning that ‘enriches and adds value to everyone’s lives’
Salford council’s plans to close projected £35m budget gap set for scrutiny
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham pledges to keep a local charity in Salford
New In Sport
Salford Red Devils Foundation launches mens mental health group
Salford Red Devils winding-up petition adjourned for fourth time
Salford progress in EFL Trophy after rampant performance against Wolves Under-21s
Red Devil’s Jamie Pye announces departure following spell of player exits
Cadishead Rhinos u12s win fantastic cup double in their first attempt
New in Lifestyle
Exhibition paying tribute to family carers to launch in Walkden
Freddie Mercury tribute act ‘ready to rock Salford’ in Seedley this Saturday
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance thriller returning to the Lowry after 10 year break
New food and events hall opens beneath Salford Railway Station
Salford star Angry Ginge confirmed to appear on I’m a Celebrity 2025
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