Education

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“I’m going to be doing everything I can to maintain these results” – Worsley school makes Sunday Times top school list for the third time

A Salford primary school has appeared in the Sunday Times top 500 schools of the year this weekend. St Andrew […]

"It was instilling ambition in everyone" How Salford students are breaking down barriers within the medical profession

“It was instilling ambition in everyone” How Salford students are breaking down barriers within the medical profession

The society GEMMS (Graduate entry Medicine Mentoring at Salford) set up by students aims to instil ambition into young people […]

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Mum offers to help fellow parents in Salford with ‘hypno-birthing’ classes

Expectant mums and their partners across Salford are being offered classes to learn how they can use a new relaxation […]

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Marcus Rashford’s free school meal campaign supported by Salford council and local businesses

Manchester United player Marcus Rashford had managed to convince the government to continue the distribution of free school meals in […]

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“This lockdown won’t do anything” – 64.9% of people think universities should close In lockdown II

In a recent social media poll, 64.9% of people believe that universities should close during this second lockdown. Currently, universities […]

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16-year-old Salford youth councillor sets up charity to support home schooling

Eccles charity, The Home Education Opportunities Group, are providing support to families that are home-educating over lockdown. The group, who […]

"I am forever grateful" - KidzRus Nursery delivers during lockdown

“I am forever grateful” – KidzRus Nursery delivers during lockdown

A chain of Salford nurseries has been operating a foodbank during lockdown, delivering bags of essential items to families who […]

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“Whichever way we can help, we will” – Emmaus Salford to give away free school uniforms to those needing them

Salford charity Emmaus are giving away free school uniforms to those who are financially struggling. For parents who are struggling […]

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“We decided to launch a virtual youth club” – Deputy Mayor commends youth workers’ efforts

Deputy Mayor Councillor John Merry has praised the efforts of Salford youth workers for a virtual youth club set up in response to Coronavirus.