CHESTERFIELD SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Parents Notified About Secondary Places
Tuesday 21st February 2012 If you have a Year 6 child at home and are waiting to hear about school places, the wait is nearly over as Derbyshire County Council prepare to send out thousands of letters next week to tell parents which secondary school their child has been offered a place at.
The authority will send out letters on 1st March making offers of secondary school places to 7,722 Derbyshire children. Of those who applied by the closing date, 98.7% have been offered their first choice school - up from 96.2% last year and the highest number yet. Overall 99.8% have been offered a place at one of their three preferred schools. READ MORE...
College Statement On Former Principal Judith McArthur
Tuesday 21st February 2012 Chesterfield College has this morning released a statement regarding their former Principal Mrs Judith Mc Arthur. We have reproduced the statement in full and the College says there will be no further statement on the matter.
Statement Begins:
Judith McArthur was suspended as Chief Executive and Principal in July 2011. Following a thorough investigation that has taken place over several months, it has been decided not to proceed with any action. Judith reaches 60 in March and is retiring as she originally intended. READ MORE...
Kids Now Making A Splash At A Derbyshire School
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Youngsters from across the region will soon be able to enjoy more splashing about in the water after a Langwith school started work on a new £217,000 indoor pool.
The two-foot deep splash pool, complete with new changing rooms, music, light and even scent projections, is being created at Stubbin Special School, in Burlington Avenue. The pool is set to be created in the school's nursery unit, which is the only place in the county where pupils with special educational needs play and learn alongside their peers from across the community. READ MORE...
Youth Council To Visit Brussels
Tuesday 14th February 2012
On Wednesday this week (15th February), a group of local young people will participate in an educational visit, which will see them visit the Belgian city of Brussels − one of the three bases for the European parliament.
Eleven members of the Derbyshire Youth Council, will get the chance to meet MEP Emma McClarkin during the three day visit, tour the European Parliament and visit local places of interest. READ MORE...
Derbyshire County Success For Young Athletes
Tuesday 14th February 2012 Chesterfield AC's Tasmin Boam, representing Derbyshire Dales, added the Schools' gold medal to her Derbyshire club title when she won the Inter-Girls race at the recent County Schools' Cross-Country Championships held at Mount St Mary's College, Spinkhill.
Despite being in the lower half of the age-group, she beat a number of older, more experienced rivals to head the 30-strong field at the finish.
Team-mate Lauren Davies-Beckett (Chesterfield) came in Bronze Medal position, as did Nathan Staniford (High Peak) in the Inter-Boys race. READ MORE...
Pupils On Patrol In Staveley
Wednesday 8th February 2012
Parents parked inconsiderately outside a Staveley school received a telling off by pupils as part of an initiative with local police.
Y6 pupils from Woodthorpe Primary School joined officers from the Staveley Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and Derbyshire County Council's Sustainable Travel Team to carry out patrols outside the school.
Pupils and officers spoke to parents about the dangers of blocking drives and footpaths and the action that could be taken against them ... READ MORE...
National Apprenticeship Week Set To Benefit Ashgate Hospice
Monday 6th February 2012 During this year's National Apprenticeship Week (6th-10th Feb), Chesterfield College has geared all of its activities toward raising money for Ashgate Hospice whilst raising the profile of Apprenticeships.
Activities began last week with staff and Apprentices taking part in a fun run on Friday 3rd, in and around Chesterfield with charity buckets collecting cash for Ashgate.
Today, Monday 6th February, the College is holding a beauty school event at Ashgate Hospice from 9.30am-6pm in which Beauty Therapy Apprentices will be offering heavily discounted treatments to the public such as full body massages and manicures, all proceeds of course going to Ashgate Hospice itself. To book your place just call Helena on 07825 691404. READ MORE...
Chesterfield College To Advise Those Out Of Work On Training
Monday 6th February 2012 Chesterfield College is opening its doors on the 9th February between 4-8pm to help give advice to both youngsters and adults who find themselves out of work.
The advice evening at Infirmary Rd has proven to be a timely announcement as the latest UK unemployment figures reveal a rise of 8.4%, to 2.68m people (a rise of 118,000 between Sep-Nov '11).
This pro-active effort to give people the skills they need to get a job has also been highlighted in the latest report from the Association of Colleges, due to be launched at the House of Commons which states that colleges are working harder than ever to get people into sustainable employment. READ MORE...
Young People Get A Lesson On Life Behind Bars
Friday 3rd February 2012 Young people are being encouraged to stay on the right side of the law by a hard hitting scheme which aims to gives them a taste of life in a cell and the chance to chat to a prisoner.
Derbyshire County Council is organising the workshops with educational charity 'Prison Me No Way!' which aims to prevent young people entering the criminal justice system.
The Crime and Safety Awareness Days are being run for secondary school students in partnership with other agencies... READ MORE...
Tesco Boosts Funds For Bo Peep's Sheep
Friday 27th January 2012 Chesterfield based organisation, Bo Peeps, has today been presented with a £600 Community Award from the Tesco Charity Trust.
Bo Peeps in Old Whittington, provides a mother and toddler group which meets twice a week with up to 16 parents and toddlers attending at any one time - a much needed group in an area of deprivation. The award means they will be able to continue to run a much needed second session each week as lack of funds had meant the group were only able to run the one until now.
Lynn Tarr of Bo Peeps said, "It's thanks to the Tesco Charity Trust..READ MORE...
Chesterfield IT Students Bridge Derbyshire's Digital Divide
Friday 20th January 2012 They say you're never to old to learn a new skill - and that's now been proven over the last six weeks.
Chesterfield College IT students have been tutoring members of Derbyshire County Council's 50+ Forum in all things computer for the past six weeks, coaching on everything from uploading digital photos through to creating spreadsheets.
It was the brainchild of Gill Clarke, Intergenerational Practice Officer at DCC, who formed the collaboration with learners studying on the BTEC Diploma for IT Practitioners course and her 50+ Forum ... READ MORE...
Let Us Pray - Or Is It 'Prey' As Kids Learn About Wildlife
Tuesday 17th January 2012 It was a case of Bird Of Prey rather than 'let us pray' when children from a local primary school were visited by some feathered friends.
New Whittington Primary School played host to 4 owls, brought along by a 'rapture rescue' facility that helps encourage children to respect wildlife. It's a cross curricular day and one which features science, art, literacy and numeracy.
Bob Morley and Shane Griffiths run 'The Owl Experience' near Risley in Derbyshire. Bob told us why what they do is so important... READ MORE...
County Council Recognised For Work With Young People
Monday 9th January 2012
Derbyshire County Council has announced that it has received national recognition for its work dealing with challenging young people.
It has become the first in the country to be licensed on behalf of a national organisation to train staff on handling difficult situations.
Three qualified principal instructors now work with colleagues to help them engage with young people and provide positive support... READ MORE...
Council Backs Apprenticeship Scheme
Wednesday 4th January 2012 Coney Green Business Centre in Clay Cross will become a hub of apprenticeship information on Monday 9th January as Learning Unlimited (the apprenticeships arm of Chesterfield College), supported by North East Derbyshire District Council, look to promote the benefits of what an apprenticeship scheme brings to a business.
Between 10am and 2pm, Advisors will be on hand to discuss organisational needs with employers and how apprenticeships can be of real value. Its recruitment team will also demonstrate how the best candidates can be matched to a business through a completely free apprenticeship recruitment service. READ MORE...
Police Advice Over Unwanted Christmas Presents
Friday 23rd December 2011 If you're reading this wearing the 'Christmas Jumper' that Auntie Mabel knitted you, and you are wondering what you can do with it once she's left ... this article is for you!
Police in Bolsover are working with a local secondary school to encourage people to donate unwanted Christmas presents to charity.
Local officers have teamed up with Bolsover School to help increase donations to their two partner schools in Gambia. Pupils and their friends and family are encouraged to donate items, especially unwanted bicycles ... READ MORE...
Work Opportunities For Chesterfield Youngsters
Wednesday 14th December 2011 Over 700 young people will be helped into work after Derbyshire Council Council signed a contract to deliver one of their biggest ever apprenticeship drives.
And, an agreement with Chesterfield College's apprenticeship academy, Learning Unlimited, means that they will manage the four-year scheme.
500 apprenticeships will be created − ranging from roles in engineering and maintenance, business administration, and other services including adult care − with the opportunity to compete for permanent employment on completion. READ MORE...
Derbyshire Young Achievers Shine At Awards Ceremony
Monday 12th December 2011 Derbyshire County Council has celebrated the outstanding achievements of some of the county's most exceptional young people at the 13th Derbyshire Young Achiever Awards.
The awards were set up to highlight some of the outstanding personal achievements of young people across the county.
In total 78 young people - aged 4 to 17 - and 2 groups, received awards during the ceremony held at Highfields School in Matlock on Friday (December 9th), and around 520 guests and nominators joined them in celebrating... READ MORE...
Derbyshire Schools Prove Top Class In National Tables
Wednesday 7th December 2011 Pupils in Derbyshire are outperforming schools throughout the country in national tests.
New statistics released by the Government show that attainment is above the national figure in all subjects at all levels in tests for 10 and 11 year olds.
And Derbyshire schools are ranked top in all subjects at Key Stage 2 in both the expected and higher levels of attainment compared to similar authorities. READ MORE...
Chesterfield College Awarded Higher Apprenticeship Funding
Monday 5th December 2011 Chesterfield College has announced that it has now been awarded £1m of funding to support apprenticeships up to degree level as part of the government's £25m higher apprenticeship drive.
The government's £25m Higher Apprenticeship Fund aims to enable employers, colleges and universities to deliver the advanced skills most critical for growth - and the current wave of funding is set to support the development of 19,000 new Higher Apprenticeships in a variety of sectors. READ MORE...
Nominations For The National Diversity Awards Now Open
Monday 5th December 2011 Nominations are now open for The National Diversity Awards, which will be held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on 21st September 2012.
There are several award categories including positive role model, community organisation and entrepreneurial of excellence awards which will be split into five categories including race, age, disability, gender and LGBT. You can also nominate for a diverse company and lifetime achiever award.
The prestigious black tie event will celebrate... READ MORE...
Pupils Celebrate New Chesterfield School's Official Opening
Saturday 3rd December 2011 A new £5.5m primary school paid for by Derbyshire County Council has been officially opened.
Hollingwood Primary School in Chesterfield now boasts spacious classrooms, a hall and a dining area which doubles as an informal learning and social area.
The state-of-the-art building replaced the old school which has been demolished to create outdoor education areas.
There is also a multi-use games area for school and community use READ MORE...
Apprenticeships With The Spireites
Tuesday 29th November 2011 Chesterfield FC Community Trust, in conjunction with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and LifeSkills, has this week announced that it is now taking applications for a new apprenticeship programme.
The Trust is looking for 8 apprentices, who are passionate about sport and wish to develop a career in the sports industry.
The apprenticeship will last over a period of 24 weeks and is designed to give youngsters a unique insight into the sports industry, and equip them with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed. READ MORE...
Community Help For School Garden
Monday 28th November 2011 Green fingered youngsters at a Chesterfield infant school will be digging deep thanks to a donation for a community garden project.
Officers from the Dunston, Moor and St Helen's Safer Neighbourhood Team and the local Community Forum have donated £200 to Gilbert Heathcote School to fund the garden.
Staff and pupils will use the money to grow more fruit and vegetables as well as install a new bench around a tree in the school grounds. READ MORE...
Pupils Well Equipped As MP Presents Supermarket Goodies
Monday 28th November 2011 A major supermarket chain celebrated another bumper year for the voucher collection scheme which has seen it provide millions of pounds worth of equipment to schools over a 19 year period.
Toby Perkins, Labour Member of Parliament for Chesterfield, was invited to present boxes of school resources to local primary school pupils last Friday at the Tesco Extra superstore on Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield.
Since 1992, Tesco, through voucher collection promotions has provided UK schools with access to around 4 million free pieces of equipment... READ MORE...
Dronfield '2-Time Outstanding' Infant School Heads List
Monday 28th November 2011 School Inspectorate, Ofsted, has just published it's Annual Report 2010/11, drawing on over 31,000 inspection visits across the schools, early years, children's social care and learning and skills sectors of England.
This report highlights where improvements are being made but also the need for greater ambition from services for children, young people and learners that are no better than satisfactory.
Alongside the Annual Report, Ofsted released a full list of those childminders, nurseries, schools, colleges, adult learning providers and social care providers judged outstanding in the past year. READ MORE...
St Peter & St Paul School On The Up
Monday 28th November 2011 Chesterfield's only independent junior school, St Peter & St Paul, based at Hady Hill, has continued its rise up the league tables for preparatory schools across the UK.
The 130 pupil school, which teaches children from ages 4 to 11, has risen to 55th place nationally in a Sunday Times survey of the Country's top 600 independent schools. The rise follows on from a position of 109th two years ago and 68th last year.
Based on a 3 year rolling average of the percentage of pupils achieving level 5 at Key Stage 2, one level above the standard target set for primary schools READ MORE...
'Fatal Accident' On Infirmary Road This Morning
Tuesday 22nd November 2011 Three young people, including a motorcyclist, were killed in the grim weather conditions, outside Chesterfield College this morning.
One lad suffered brain damage and 2 more suffered injuries. It came after a collision involving a Vauxhall Tigra, a VW Golf and a motorbike.
Actually, there WAS an accident on Infirmary Road just after 11am this morning, but it was an exercise staged by the Fire Service, in conjunction with other emergency service personnel... READ MORE...
Awards Success For Adventurous Youngsters
Friday 18th November 2011 Youngsters throughout Chesterfield have shown their adventurous side to become the latest in Derbyshire to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh's Awards.
More than 350 young people from schools, colleges, open award centres and voluntary organisations have achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold awards during the past six months.
Derbyshire County Council hosted a celebration event at its County Hall headquarters in Matlock ... READ MORE...
Victoria Pendleton Backs Schools To Switch On And Switch Off
Wednesday 16th November 2011 Over 4,000 schools pledge to save energy with EDF Energy's schools programme the Pod.
Olympic Gold Medallist, Cyclist Victoria Pendleton is backing the efforts of record numbers of schools as they switch on to switching off.
Switch Off Fortnight has been organised by EDF Energy's schools programme the Pod to encourage schools to reduce their energy consumption. So far, 78 schools in Derbyshire have signed up for the campaign, which runs from Monday November 21st to December 4th. READ MORE...
A Town Wears It's Poppies With Pride
Friday 11th November 2011 This year's Remembrance Day has extra resonance - bearing the date 11/11/11 and at 11am this morning crowds gathered at various sites throughout the town to pay their tributes to those injured or killed in wars.
The 2011/12 Appeal is also the 90th of the Royal British Legion campaigns and, again marked a milestone in the Charities work with Forces Personnel and their families.
Today, outside the Town Hall, the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield stood proudly alongside Veterans, soldiers and their families... READ MORE...
Good Rating For Children's Services
Wednesday 9th November 2011 Government watchdogs have inspected services for children in Derbyshire and say they "perform well".
Ofsted looked at the quality of services provided by Derbyshire County Council for children across the county.
It found that the majority of services, settings and institutions are good or better and the large majority of provision is effective in supporting children and young people to learn and stay safe. READ MORE...
Five 60 To A Healthier Lifestyle
Tuesday 8th November 2011 It's been revealed that Chesterfield school children will soon benefit from a specialist healthier lifestyle programme designed to increase physical activity, raise awareness and knowledge of nutrition choices and healthy food and improve emotional well-being.
The 'Five 60' programme from NHS Derbyshire will be managed by Chesterfield Borough Council across Chesterfield Primary Schools over the next three years.
It's targeted at children in years 3, 4 and 5 to reduce the level of obesity as measured through the National Child Measurement programme in Y6. READ MORE...
N E Derbyshire Set To Welcome London 2012 Olympic Torch
Monday 7th November 2011
Residents across North East Derbyshire are urged to join a once-in-a-lifetime celebration next year - with the announcement this morning that the official Olympic Flame is headed for the district.
And one local primary school is celebrating having been chosen to play a huge part in the torch's journey through the district. Calow has been selected to welcome the official Olympic Torch Relay on Friday 29th June and local people are being invited to line the route and join the community celebration as the nation counts down to the start of the Games. READ MORE...
Flashing Out Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
Monday 7th November 2011 Students from Chesterfield College recently took part in a 'flash mob' in the centre of Chesterfield in order to highlight the dangers of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
This syndrome affects thousands of babies a year and is the biggest non-genetic cause of mental handicap in babies. It is also the only cause that is completely preventable.
College Childcare students posed with balloons up their jumpers and stood perfectly still for 9 minutes (1 minute for every month of pregnancy) READ MORE & VIDEO...
Student Sculptures Shine Bright At Garden Of Lights
Thursday 3rd November 2011 It was one of many highlights of last week's Chesterfield's Markets and Arts Festival and drew hundreds of visitors to the Queen's Park each evening.
The Festival of Light captured the best in innovative designs and formed a huge focal point for a family evening of entertainment during the four-day event.
The Lantern Parade through the town on Saturday night - which saw a procession, led by the Mayor of Chesterfield, leave the Crooked Spire and make it's way around the town centre to the Park - was again a popular attraction... READ MORE...
Young Hairdressers Show Their Skills At Madrid Event
Monday 31st October 2011 Hairdressing students, Wendy Watkin and Kathryn Wapplington from Chesterfield College were invited to show off their skills at the world-renowned Salon Look Internacional Event in Madrid, earning themselves a special award in recognition of their spectacular efforts.
Held at the IFEMA exhibition centre in Feria, Madrid, the show attracts thousands of visitors from across Europe and showcases the latest hair and beauty products, treatments, equipment and training available. Taking to the stage alongside a handful of students from Sheffield and Craven Colleges, Wendy and Kathryn worked with both Spanish and Japanese students... READ MORE...
Fund-Raising Friends Make A Splash At Sharley Park
Friday 28th October 2011 Fund-raising teens made a splash for charity when they took to the pool at Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross for a mammoth 21-mile swim!
Paige Sides-Pearson, from Old Brampton in Chesterfield, organised the swim for her and three friends Isla Dunne, Rebecca Riley and Kirsty Froncesca - all aged 14 - to raise money for two animal charities. The girls took to the water for seven hours for the relay-style swim, notching up around 21 miles between them.
And their efforts pulled in £483 worth of sponsorship money... READ MORE...
Local Schoolchildren Receive Exciting New Delivery
Tuesday 25th October 2011 Pupils and staff from Grassmoor Primary School in Chesterfield are celebrating today after taking delivery of some brand new creative learning equipment.
The school has been awarded a Story Teller's chair, after being a runner up in the Ronseal Playground Project competition, beating thousands of other UK schools.
The national initiative was set up by the woodcare manufacturer and leading playground manufacturer, Timberline, to offer schools struggling with budget cuts the chance to win a brand new playground. READ MORE...
There's Still Time To Make Secondary School Applications
Thursday 20th October 2011 A reminder today that there's still time for parents of year six pupils to apply to Derbyshire County Council to get their child a place at secondary school in September 2012.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 31st October 2011.
Around 7,600 year six primary school children - who were born between 1st September 2000 and 31st August 2001 - have been sent information on the application process. READ MORE...
A New Voice For Parents In Derbyshire
Thursday 20th October 2011 Ofsted today launches Parent View, a new online questionnaire that will allow parents and carers across England to give their views on their child's school at any time of the year.
Covering 527 schools across Derbyshire, parents will have the opportunity to complete the 12-question survey which will help other parents as they make important choices about their child's education. The survey will also provide Ofsted with information about schools that will help inform priorities for inspection.
A panel of parents helped to shape the questions READ MORE...
Striking Out Bullying In Chesterfield Schools
Wednesday 19th October 2011
Former Britain’s Got Talent finalists 'Strike' swapped performing in front of Simon Cowell for hundreds of Chesterfield children as part of an anti-bullying demonstration.
Martial arts duo Strike, who reached the final of BGT in 2008, performed in several local primary and secondary schools this week.
They showcased a mixture of martial arts and street dance and also spoke to the youngsters about bullying and self confidence. READ MORE...
Extended Run For Schools Drama 'Pushed?'
Tuesday 18th October 2011 A powerful drama designed to prevent anti-social behaviour will continue to tour schools thanks to funding from Derbyshire County Council.
Pushed? encourages 12 and 13 year-olds to consider how their actions are perceived by others and explores themes including peer pressure, under-age drinking and youth crime. After they have seen the play, pupils take part in two workshops led by the actors where they consider the actions of each character and how they make the people around them feel. READ MORE...
'Dahlicious' Day At St Peter & St Paul School
Monday 10th October 2011 Pupils from St Peter & St Paul School on Hady Hill enthusiastically joined in with the dressing up on Dahlicious Dress Up Day.
The whole of the 4 - 11 years school donned costumes representing their favourite Roald Dahl characters, paying £1 each that will go to Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.
There were Oompa-Loompas, Fantastic Foxes and Big Friendly Giants everywhere you looked - and the school lunch consisted of a whole host of Scrumdiddlyumptious recipes! READ MORE...
New Flagship Academy Will Help Young People Into Work
Tuesday 4th October 2011 A new flagship academy that will revolutionise training facilities for the logistics industry and help many young people into work has opened its doors in North East Derbyshire.
Learning Unlimited is the new name for the Apprenticeship and Training arm of the Chesterfield College and last week it launched a new logistics training centre at Waterloo Court, Markham Vale.
Chair of Corporation, Frank Smith told dignitaries he was proud that the College was the biggest Apprenticeship provider in the East Midlands. READ MORE...
Do YOU Know A Worthy Young Winner?
Wednesday 28th September 2011 Schools, community leaders, councils and members of the public are once again being invited to nominate outstanding youngsters for the annual awards given by Derbyshire County Council to recognise extraordinary children and young people in the county for Bravery.
This may be
for fighting an illness, Kindness in helping others, Commitment to improving their school, community or local environment, Sporting, musical, artistic or academic success. READ MORE...
It's Udder-ly Fantastic!
Friday 23rd September 2011 Yesterday marked World School Milk Day across the UK to highlight the importance of milk as a nutritious and healthy part of children's diets.
Toby Perkins, Labour MP for Chesterfield and Shadow Minister for Children and Families, joined nursery staff and children at Families First in Birdholme as representatives of 'Cool Milk' emphasized the positive impact milk has on the wellbeing of thousands of children across the UK.
World School Milk Day is organized by the... READ MORE...
School Kids Clean Up In Chesterfield
Friday 23rd September 2011 A team of volunteers joined local police and council workers to carry out a clean-up in Chesterfield.
Officers from the Newbold and Brockwell Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) organised the face-lift at a garage site off Sanforth Street. The area had been subject to complaints by local residents who said youngsters were littering the area and it had become neglected. READ MORE...
Chesterfield Pupils Get Spaced Out
Tuesday 20th September 2011 Lucky Chesterfield pupils are to visit the Centre for International Space Research at Korolev City and take part in sessions with a leading Russian professor, scientists, ex-cosmonauts and experts in space exploration.
Professor Alexander Martynov, a leading scientist advising on the Russian 'Manned Mission to Mars' programme, has already spent time tutoring pupils in Derbyshire secondary schools. Now, a delegation of 47 pupils from Long Eaton School and Chesterfield's Parkside School are visiting the country to increase their knowledge of space exploration. READ MORE...
It's Already A Week Of Celebrations At Chesterfield College
Tuesday 20th September 2011 Even though the academic year has just started, Chesterfield College already has reason to celebrate following an OFSTED Outstanding award and a nomination in the first ever national Times Education Supplement Further Education awards due to it's success in employer engagement.
The OFSTED Outstanding award has been presented to the college's Nursery in recognition of its hard work and effort in ensuring all children feel happy, safe and are stimulated to develop skills and increase their confidence and self-esteem. The Nursery offers valuable support to students... READ MORE...
Chesterfield Student Fights Extradition To The US
Sunday 11th September 2011 A Chesterfield student has once again appeared in court in London, facing extradition to the US over claims that he ran a website with links helping people to watch films online.
Richard O'Dwyer, a student at Sheffield Hallam University could face up to five years in jail if convicted of copyright offences. He maintained at City of Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday that attempts to extradite him to the US are illegal and refused to give consent to his extradition. His case will now be heard again in two hearings, one due to take place at Marylebone Magistrates on November 3rd, and the second on November 17th. His lawyers are expected to argue that his conduct does not amount to an extraditable offence and that the case breaches Mr O'Dwyer's human rights.
Apply NOW For Your Childs Secondary School Place
Saturday 10th September 2011 Although they've only just gone back to begin a new academic year, parents of year six pupils are being warned they need to apply now to Derbyshire County Council to get their child a place at secondary school in September 2012.
Around 7,600 year six primary school children - who were born between 1st September 2000 and 31st August 2001 - have been sent information on the application process. READ MORE...
Safer Schools Recognised By Pioneering Award
Monday 5th September 2011 As Chesterfield children prepare to return to school this week, news comes of a pioneering new award that is being offered to Derbyshire schools that will equip pupils and staff with basic life-saving skills.
The 'St John Ambulance Schools Mark' will be awarded to those that show a significant commitment to the safety and health of their school community. The criteria for achieving the standard includes teaching important first aid skills that could teach even the very youngest children skills which would make the difference between a life lost and a life saved. READ MORE...
A Life Saving Lesson For Deerpark
Thursday 1st September 2011 Junior pupils from Deer Park School in Wingerworth had a lesson with a difference - when they studied first aid, staying safe and life saving techniques.
And all the school - children aged from 4 to 11 - got the chance to climb aboard an Ambulance to see if they could bring the 'resus Annie dummy' back to life!
Working with their non-emergency transport contractors Ambuline, the Chesterfield Royal's Head of Communications, Sarah Turner-Saint piloted the first-aid day as part of Deer Park's health week. READ MORE...
Local Sainsbury's Take Part In UK School Games Relay Race
Wednesday 31st August 2011 Tomorrow heralds the start of the UK School Games, and this year the event is to be held in Sheffield, at the Motorpoint Arena.
Ahead of the event, sponsored by Sainsbury's, staff from the Chesterfield and Dronfield stores have been taking part in the flag relay race, which sees the UK School Games Flag carried around 13 selected stores, finally ending up at the Arena for the beginning of the competition.
Chesterfield and Dronfield held the third and fourth legs... READ MORE...
Top Of The Class For GCSE Students
Thursday 25th August 2011 It's been a bumper year for 8,700 GCSE students who received results in Derbyshire this year, with 79 per cent receiving five or more A* to C GCSE's, which is an improvement of five per cent on last year.
More than half - 58 per cent- have achieved five A* to C grades including English and maths, again, up by four per cent on last year.
These results maintain a five-year improvement trend for performance across Derbyshire from 47per cent in 2006/7. READ MORE...
'Trip Of A Lifetime' For College Student Michael
Wednesday 24th August 2011 Chesterfield College hairdressing student, Michael Wild has been proudly flying the flag for the town in Japan this summer as the College signs a sister school agreement with Takasaki Beauty Mode College.
The College laid on a 10-day trip for work-based learner Michael, where he attended classes at Takasaki College, took part in its annual hair and beauty show and assisted in preparation for its 'Summer Live Event'.
Concluding the trip, Michael was a special guest at the launch of the new agreement, which was televised on Japanese TV... READ MORE...
Students Across Chesterfield Make The Grade At A Level
Thursday 18th August 2011 It's been a successful day for over 2,700 local students who picked up their 'A level' results today. Provisional results from all 28 schools and academies in the county, which offer post-16 education, show that results have improved for the sixth year running.
It's been a particularly bumper year for boys too - with 100 more than last year taking an A level or equivalent. They have also been shown to take a greater number of qualifications at level 3.
Data for each school or establishment is still being analysed... READ MORE...
St Mary's Bus Crash Driver Faces Court Sentence
Thursday 11th August 2011 The driver of the TM Travel bus that crashed into a low bridge near Chesterfield on 15th March has today been sentenced at Chesterfield Magistrates Court.
Wayne Oliver, 34, of Dinnington was driving the double decker bus, carrying children from St Mary's Catholic High School when it tried to pass under the low level bridge at Whittington Road at around 8.15 am.
14 children were taken to hospital, 2 seriously injured after the accident. TM Travel terminated Mr Oliver's employment immediately after the crash. READ MORE...
RSPCA Opening Doors For Local Young People
Thursday 4th August 2011 An innovative apprenticeship scheme is about to be launched in Chesterfield, meaning that many young students can now achieve their dream of working with animals.
It is the ambition of many young people leaving school to pursue a career in animal husbandry and welfare, but sadly there are few opportunities. Vet's courses at university are just about the hardest to get onto and much of the available work with animals is voluntary.
The RSPCA in Chesterfield is now about to do its bit to change this. READ MORE...
St Mary's Bus Crash - Man In Court Today
Thursday 28th July 2011
A man has appeared at Chesterfield Magistrates this morning, pleading guilty to driving without due care and attention after the bus he was driving crashed into a bridge at Barrow Hill, injuring several pupils of St Mary's High School on March 15th this year.
Wayne Oliver, the driver of the TM travel bus, was not in court this morning but submitted a guilty plea.
He has now been asked to attend court on 11th August when he will be sentenced.
Chesterfield College Confirms Departure Of Principal
Tuesday 26th July 2011
It has been confirmed today that Principal Judith Mcarthur has now been suspended from Chesterfield College.
Speculation had been mounting in recent weeks that Mrs Mcarthur was no longer in charge at the specialist arts centre on Sheffield Road. A statement released today by Frank Smith - Chair of the Corporation Board reads, "I would like to make the College's position clear in regard to recent reports regarding the absence of Mrs McArthur from the College. To infer that Mrs McArthur's suspension is due to financial irregularity is completely unfounded and untrue." READ MORE...
25 Years, 10 Children And 28 Days
Sunday 24th July 2011 It was an event that shook the world and changed the lives of many in the surrounding area and, 25 years on, the disaster at Chernobyl still means that toxins survive in the surrounding area, causing suffering and illness.
Now 10 children, all aged 10 years, are in Chesterfield for the next month, experiencing life out of their country for the very first time, along with what friends say is their first taste of fresh air and fresh food.
Chris Broome is the Chairman of the Derbyshire Dales and the East Midlands and South Yorkshire link of the charity, Chernobyl Children Lifeline READ MORE...
Bowl The Kids Over This Summer Holiday
Thursday 21st July 2011 Chesterfield Bowl on Storforth Lane, Chesterfield, are offering a surefire hit for the kids over Summer, 'Summer Special Offer' Vouchers.
Valid throughout the Summer Holidays, offer prices (with voucher download and print) are £12 p/lane p/hour and £5 each for 2 games each, 9am to 5pm. READ MORE...
Good Enough To Eat...
Monday 18th July 2011 Award-winning school chefs are celebrating after scooping a national prize for the quality of their food and service.
Caterers at The Meadows Community School, Old Whittington, beat teams from across the country to be crowned Secondary School Catering Team of the Year.
Derbyshire County Council's catering service nominated the school for the Local Authority Catering Association (LACA) awards.
The awards recognise caterers from local authorities... READ MORE...
Grassmoor Gets Second Place - Official
Monday 18th July 2011 The Chesterfield Post today received confirmation from the organisers of the playground competition that Grassmoor Primary School has been announced as runner up in Ronseal's Playground Project Competition, beating off strong competition from over 1,200 schools across the UK.
Following a competitive public vote on the 'Ronseal UK' Facebook page, the school took second spot with a total of 5,653 'likes' - over 1,000 votes behind official winners, Murrayburn Primary in Edinburgh. It will now receive a Timberline story tellers chair, £300 worth of Ronseal product plus Woodland Trust tree packs to help spruce up their outdoor space. READ MORE...
Roll Up, Roll Up For The Big Summer Read
Monday 18th July 2011 Some good news for parents who are wondering how to entertain their kids for the next six weeks with news that Big Top treats are being lined up in Derbyshire libraries this summer with some circus razzamatazz for young readers.
Circus skills workshops, talks by a popular children's writer, cartooning, storytimes and crafts are among the FREE events organised by Derbyshire County Council libraries for this year's Summer Reading Challenge.
This year's theme is Circus Stars, as children between 4 and 12 are encouraged to read six library books throughout the summer holidays. READ MORE...
"Thanks For Your Support" - Grassmoor Primary
Saturday 16th July 2011 Sadly, we have heard that Grassmoor remained behind the Scottish school by 1,000 or so votes at midnight and so did not win the competition.
They have told us however that, though they are disappointed, they will now try to fundraise in order to get the playground their children need.
Thank you to everyone who voted in support of the school.
You will have seen the feature we have been running all week on the Chesterfield school that is desperately in need of votes in order to win a new playground. Ronseal UK has drawn up a shortlist of 6 schools from throughout the UK that was chosen from over 1,000 entries. The winning school will get a brand new £30,000 state of the art playground. READ MORE...
Caps And Gowns For Chesterfield Children
Thursday 14th July 2011 Over 200 children from Chesterfield schools donned caps and gowns earlier this week in order to attend their very own 'graduation ceremony'.
18 schools, both primary and secondary, throughout the town have taken part in 'The Children's University' scheme which sees children as young as 4 encouraged to participate in out of hours learning activities, accruing points towards a 'degree' or award.
It was a proud moment for the children, their parents and staff... READ MORE...
New School Builds A Future For Students
Wednesday 13th July 2011 After 17 months in the making Springwell Community School will celebrate it's official opening this Friday (15th July).
The state-of-the-art school at Staveley was one of the first to be delivered through Derbyshire County Council's Building Schools for the Future programme. Costing £17.2 million it boasts cutting edge ICT, a library, hall, indoor and outdoor dining areas, specialist science and technology areas and flexible teaching spaces. The school has however retained its original sports hall and the performing arts block - both of which were less than 10 years old. READ MORE...
Taking Care Of Our Future
Tuesday 12th July 2011 Chesterfield Borough Council's Street Scene team have recently visited local schools to promote the Council’s priority in keeping our streets and parks free of litter and dog mess.
The Street Scene team have a number of duties including issuing fixed penalty notices for dog fouling and littering but strongly believe that education is one way to actively promote a cleaner and safer borough.
Cllr Chris Ludlow, Executive Member for the Environment at the Council said: "Keeping Chesterfield clean isn't just about emptying bins..." READ MORE...
Big In Japan
Monday 11th July 2011 Hair and Beauty students at Chesterfield College received their certificates of achievement, not just in front of an audience of parents and friends but also industry leaders in Japan via a live Skype feed.
Students studying each level of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy all had their moment in the spotlight and a selection of exceptional students went on to be presented with additional awards for their effort and achievement.
One such student was Takumi Miyamori who received an award marking the very first internship placement the College has hosted... READ MORE...
Derbyshire School Win National Title
Friday 8th July 2011 One of the smallest schools in Derbyshire has finished top of the class in one of the country's biggest golf competitions.
Osmaston CE Primary School, in Ashbourne, only has 118 pupils, but their team of 10 emerged victorious from a competition which has featured more than 8,000 youngsters from 42 counties.
The school came through the regional qualifying stages to represent East Midlands in the final of the Golf Roots Primary School competition at Loughborough University. The finalists had to pit their Tri Golf skills against 10 ... READ MORE...
College-Wide Celebrations in Chesterfield
Wednesday 6th July 2011 Once again the achievements of students of Chesterfield College have been recognised by all departments.
From Engineering to Catering, Public Services to Art, the amazing work and dedication of each group of students has been marked at Celebration of Achievement events taking place both at the College and at venues across the area.
Childcare students celebrated gaining their various levels of qualification at Ringwood Hall in Staveley. During the glitzy event the students also had chance to present the Head teacher of Clowne Junior School with a cheque... READ MORE...
Jack Charlton Scores A College Award
Wednesday 6th July 2011 Joinery student, Jack Charlton has been presented with an esteemed award at the Chesterfield College Joinery Celebration of Achievement evening held at the College's conference centre at J29a, Markham Vale.
Jack was presented with the award by College Deputy Principal, Julie Richards, not only for his excellent course achievements over the past year but also in recognition for his fantastic performance at the UK SkillBuild competition in Nottingham where he achieved 3rd place in the Bench Joinery category. Jack says, “I’m really grateful that the College gave me the opportunity..." READ MORE...
A Royal Celebration For Chesterfield Students
Tuesday 5th July 2011 Learners from Chesterfield College have celebrated their achievements on the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme in right royal fashion, with His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward.
Two teams of learners from the Chesterfield College Foundation Studies DofE centre were asked to attend a celebration day at Lea Green. The day was full of high-octane activities including high rope courses and a team swing.
The Chesterfield College Foundation Studies DofE centre was also given the opportunity to present its outstanding work ... READ MORE...
Cast Your Vote And Make It Child's Play For Local School
Tuesday 5th July 2011 Pupils and staff from a primary school in Chesterfield are celebrating after their school was chosen as a finalist in a national competition to win a new school playground.
Grassmoor Primary School has beaten off competition from over 1,200 other entrants to be chosen as one of only six finalists in the competition.
Other finalists running for first prize include Bordesley Green Primary School in Birmingham, Le Cateau Community Primary School in Catterick Garrison, Murrayburn Primary School in Edinburgh, Roman Hill Primary School in Lowestoft and St Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Rochdale. READ MORE...
No-one's A Winner From Day Of Teacher's Strike Action
Thursday June 30th 2011 Toby Perkins, Labour Member of Parliament for Chesterfield has said tonight that, "Only dialogue will bring about a fairer deal for teachers and uninterrupted schooling in the public sector pension row."
Today, many schools across Chesterfield have suffered disruption due to strike action by hundreds of National Union of Teachers (NUT) and Association for Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) members. READ MORE...
Schools Currently Affected By Teacher's Strike
Thursday 30th June 2011 - 08:45 Three quarters of Chesterfield schools remain open for business this morning as public sector workers strike. Many though are experiencing disruption as some year groups face a day off whilst others are able to go in for the day.
A list of schools and their status is below though some schools have not yet let us know whether they are open today.The current list of schools affected by today's teacher's strike are as follows: READ MORE...
Schools Out For Summer For Teachers Too!
Monday 20th June 2011 It's a season of firsts and new initiatives for Chesterfield Football club, and here's another one!
To celebrate the end of term and bid farewell to staff members that are leaving your school, please join us for our shared end of term party for teachers on Friday 22nd July at the B2net Stadium.
For ONLY £20.00 per person, there will be a two-course supper (no school dinners here!) as well as our very own school disco. It will be the perfect way to start your summer! READ MORE...
Katie Finishes Third In National Wella Competition
Tuesday 14th June 2011 A huge well done goes to Chesterfield College Level 3 Hairdressing student Katie Beer, 21, and her model Lin Lin (Nikki) Xu for their success in the finals of the Wella Xposure competition held in London.
The pair finished an impressive 3rd place in the Commercial Cutting and Colouring event. After reaching the regional heats in Manchester (via submission of photographic evidence) and beating some serious competition there (including Chesterfield level 3 learners Claire Storer and Jess Daniels) Katie progressed onto the prestigious national finals event at the London International Technical Studios right in the heart of the capital. READ MORE...
Charity Gig Raising Funds For Special School
Friday 10th June 2011 Top local musicians will be heading to a village near Eckington this weekend for the latest Middle Handley Charity Gig.
Acoustic Angels, Junkyard Dog and Badge are among the acts set to perform at the event, with all proceeds going to Stubbin Wood School in Mansfield.
Organiser Andy Birks, whose daughter Ella attends the special needs school, came up with the idea of staging a music event to raise funds a few years ago. READ MORE...
Chesterfield College supports Hallam FM's Cash For Kids
Monday 6th June 2011 Chesterfield College is getting behind Hallam FM's 'Cash for Kids' campaign by sponsoring the Allstars vs Hollyoaks football match being held at the Don Valley Stadium on Saturday June 18th.
The Cash for Kids charity, set up in the 1970s, has raised millions of pounds to help sick, disabled and disadvantaged children in South Yorkshire and the North Midlands. Each year it supports 1,000s of children who are ill, under privileged or that need extra care and guidance by providing grants to individuals, other charities, groups and the health sector. Anyone that wants to see the Hollyoaks cast in action can register for tickets online at www.hallamfm.co.uk/charity/hollyoaks-football-match/ for a minimum donation of £2.
Chesterfield College Arts Festival 2011 Events Calendar
Wednesday 1st June 2011 A full diary of events for Chesterfield College's Arts Festival 2011.
Theatre, Dance, Music, Lectures featuring acting, technology, TV presenting, filming, art and design along with many others over the month of June, in and around Chesterfield and the College. READ MORE...
Destination Chesterfield For College Students
Wednesday 1st June 2011
Travel and Tourism students from Chesterfield College have teamed up with Destination Chesterfield to promote the town to young people in the surrounding area.
As part of their course, the students have been promoting Chesterfield across the local areas of the College's 3 campuses, explaining just how much there is to do in the town with particular reference places to eat, play sport and shop. As part of the drive the students put up posters, handed out flyers and manned information desks all in a bid to raise awareness of the variety of facilities in Chesterfield. READ MORE...
Parents Anger Against School Places 'Lottery'
Tuesday 31st May 2011 Parents in Chesterfield are expressing concerns today after they say that many children have been refused places at the primary school of their choice.
Many of these children though already have siblings who currently attend their first choice school and campaigners say that two children at different schools will seriously affect their lives.
They are now calling on parents to sign an online petition that they hope will force Derbyshire County Council to address the issue in a full council hearing. 3,500 signatures are needed. READ MORE...
Spring Bank Holiday Activities In NE Derbyshire
Wednesday 25th May 2011 Places are still available on boredom busting school holiday programmes which will be running at all North East Derbyshire District Council’s leisure centres.
Aquafun, arts and crafts, trampolining and swimming lessons are among the half term activities on offer at Dronfield Sports Centre and Sharley Park Leisure Centre from 31st May to 3rd June. Plus, Eckington Swimming Pool will be running an Activity Camp from 31st May to 3rd June with swimming, sports and games. Sessions run from 9am to 4pm and cost just £7.50 a day. READ MORE...
Half Term Soccer Camps
Wednesday 25th May 2011 Chesterfield Football Club are holding half-term 'European Championship' Soccer Camps during the mid-term break.
Tuesday 31st May, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June at Dronfield, Sharley Park and Brookfield for 7 to 12 year olds. Organised by the Spireites Community programme, they recommend booking in advance. READ MORE...
Radio 1 Xtra's DJ Bailey Spins At The Donut
Tuesday 17th May 2011 Youngsters from Bolsover and Chesterfield were recently given the chance to work alongside a national radio DJ and produce their own CDs and artwork as part of a hands-on project.
Dozens of Chesterfield teenagers have joined forces with Radio 1 Xtra's DJ Bailey in a session aimed at creating their own DJ mixes in the workshop and to boost their skills, confidence and motivation.
They also got the chance to produce a digital CD cover and write a short biography about themselves. READ MORE...
College Students Achieve Regional Skillbuild Success
Monday 16th May 2011
Carpentry, Joinery, Brickwork, Painting and Decorating students from Chesterfield College achieved amazing success at the East Midlands Skillbuild event held at New College Nottingham last week.
Several students will now represent Chesterfield at the national finals in September at Leeds College of Building and then subsequently on to a World Skills event. It was a long day and the learners were under intense pressure to compete at the highest level against Colleges from across the whole of the East Midlands but the students produced amazing work achieving glowing accolades. READ MORE...
College Students Support Ozbox In Gruelling Fundraiser
Monday 16th may 2011 Public Services students from Chesterfield College teamed up with Derbyshire Constabulary’s Ozbox scheme to raise over £514 for Thomas Fletcher, a toddler from Walton who suffers from a rare lung disease that may eventually lead to him needing a lung transplant.
After completing a six-week course in the boxing-based fitness programme, the mixture of pre and post 16 students took part in a sponsored three-hour non-stop gym session that was difficult to say the least! Many of the students have now become 'boxing leaders' and are now set to go on further training courses which will allow them to become Ozbox mentors in their communities. READ MORE...
Social Networking Surgeries For Student Finance Advice
Friday 6th May 2011 The Student Loans Company is to run a series of student finance surgeries to give real-time advice to those going to university this autumn.
Advisors will be on hand to answer questions from students in the East Midlands on Friday 13th and 20th May.
To ensure students have their funding in place at the start of term, new students are reminded that they should apply for finance by 31st May and returning students should submit their applications by 30th June.
Student Finance England's Processing Manager Andy Topham said: "We want to encourage East Midlands' students to join our student finance surgeries on their designated days..." READ MORE...
Chesterfield Learners Win Hair And Beauty Competition
Wednesday 4th May 2011 Hair and Beauty students from Chesterfield College were victorious after an Inter-College competition in which they competed against teams including both North Notts and West Notts Colleges.
Held in the College's Dome building, the day saw the learners produce results in several categories of competition including hairstyles themed on Japanese anime; impressive Avant Garde hair creations and a variety of Nail Art.
After adding up the scores per 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category Chesterfield College ran out eventual winners. READ MORE...
Christopher Digs Deep For School's Eco-Project
Wednesday 30th March 2011 A green fingered dad from Chesterfield has been helping his son’s school improve their eco- credentials as part of his employer’s Volunteering Grants Programme.
Dad-of-one Christopher Newton, 48, from Hasland has been supporting Hasland Infant and Nursery School's outdoor projects since 2008 and has now donated a total of £2,000 that has been made possible by Staff Volunteer Grant donations from Yorkshire Bank.
Christopher is Customer Service Officer at the Chesterfield branch READ MORE...
Funding Fears Prompt Action At Chesterfield College
Thursday 24th March 2011 Chesterfield College remained open today despite some staff taking part in Industrial Action that resulted in some disruption to lessons.
The strike was part of a national day of action by UCU, who were protesting about changes to pensions and pay cuts along with job security as major funding cuts begin to bite. Chesterfield College is looking at a budget reduction of £2.8 million this coming year that may result in 30 jobs being lost. Strikers are expected to return to work tomorrow.
College Faces Cuts Of £2.8m
Wednesday 23rd March 2011 There are expected to be job losses at Chesterfield College as the centre faces a £2.8 million pounds funding cut this coming financial year.
It's a huge blow to the college that has over 4,700 students on a wide range of courses, including an extra 2,500 adult education classes.
Bosses at the Infirmary Road site have issued a statement saying that the college has to take a "range of measures in order to ensure its continued sustainability as a key provider of education and training in Chesterfield, North and Mid Derbyshire." READ MORE...
Stanley Dyson - His Legacy Lives On
Monday 21st March 2011 Three children aged between 8 and 11 were feted in London after winning a special art competition celebrating the life and work of a recently discovered local talent.
Readers of The Chesterfield Post will recall the exhibition held at Chesterfield Museum featuring the work of recently discovered local artist Stanley Dyson.
Stanley had taught at New Whittington Secondary School in the '50's, moving to Norfolk in later years. His works had been stored in his attic, and after his death in 2007, sold by his daughter at auction. READ MORE...
An Arresting Sight For School Staff
Friday 18th March 2011
Staff turning up for work at one North East Derbyshire School had to pay for the privilege this morning. It wasn't however the start of a new 'pay as you work' scheme - but a cunning ruse to raise cash for Comic Relief!
The 'Pay £1 to Park' at Eckington School was organised by UFI, the school's young people's council, alongside the Youth Service and the Eckington Safer Neighbourhood Team. They stood guard on the gate from 7.30 am to catch teaching staff and test their generosity as they arrived. READ MORE...
St Mary's High School Bus Crashes In Barrow Hill
Tuesday 15th March 2011 More details are now becoming known about the crash of the no 144 bus this morning as it ferried children to St Mary's High school.
The double decker hit the railway bridge on Whittington Road at around 8.30 this morning. It's not yet clear why it had taken that route where height restrictions are clearly marked. The roof of the bus was completely ripped off as it tried to travel under the low railway bridge.
18 teenagers between 11 and 17 were taken to Chesterfield Royal and treated for shock, along with bumps bruises and lacerations. READ MORE...
Urban Design Conference Comes to Town
Monday 7th March 2011 North East Derbyshire is about to welcome top-level speakers from across the design industry as it hosts an event aimed at promoting best practice in urban design.
The conference, part of the council's Urban Design Academy, will help to host the event on Tuesday 8th March at Westthorpe Business Innovation Centre at Killamarsh.
The Academy was launched last year alongside partners, Chesterfield College and the Homes and Communities Agency, to improve the quality and design of urban spaces across the district. READ MORE...
PITCOM Make IT Happen For Primary Schools
Wednesday 23rd February 2011 North East Derbyshire MP Natascha Engel has written to all local primary schools urging them to enter the 2011 'Make IT Happen' national technology competition.
The 'Make it Happen' theme of 'Pass IT On' calls for schools to use IT to connect with people to make a positive impact on their lives.
The competition for primary school students aged nine to eleven has been launched by the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM) and e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology... READ MORE...
Fatal Road Collision At Chesterfield College
Thursday 17th February 2011 This was the scene outside Chesterfield College at lunchtime after a fatal collision took place just outside the entrance on Infirmary Road. One young person was killed and several others were injured. One man lost his leg and another young victim suffered spinal injuries and faces a battle to walk again.
The driver was believed to have been under the influence of drink at the time of the collision and was arrested at the scene. If convicted he could face 14 years in jail for causing death by dangerous driving. Over 1,000 students were witness to the incident that happened just before lunchtime and prompted an immediate response from all the emergency services - OK. We confess, it's not real... READ MORE...
You Can 'Stomp' The Beat
Monday 14th February 2011 As part of student workshops on the Performing Arts course two of the cast, Paul Gunson and Manasa Jackson, spent two days at Chesterfield College showing off their talents and sharing their tips for performing on stage every night.
The Chesterfield Post was invited along and caught up with cast and students afterwards to find out what it was all about.
Paul and Manasa told us that, "Stomp was born on the street and taken to the Edinburgh Festival in 1991 where it won the Perrier Award". READ MORE...
Chesterfield Apprentices Get 'Fired Up'
Friday 4th February 2011 With Apprenticeships on the rise and becoming a popular alternative to A level qualifications, National Apprenticeship Week (7th - 11th February) aims to celebrate the work that students do along with the scheme itself.
Chesterfield College is hugely involved, offering a variety of placements,and is taking part in the week by helping to raise money for good causes. Hair and Beauty Therapy apprenticeship students will be showcasing their talents by offering a wide variety of low cost treatments, such as Indian Head Massage, Pedicures and Brow Shaping, at a Charity Event at Ashgate Hospice. READ MORE...
Every Little Helps Foster Aspirations In Local Kids
Wednesday 26th January 2011 A Primary School in Chesterfield is celebrating after being awarded £800 by a Supermarket Charity Trust.
Tesco donates thousands of pounds of cash every year to local good causes from their Community Budget that is managed in-store by their Community Champions. The store on Lockoford Lane yesterday presented a cheque to Heath Primary School to help with their Children's University project.
Headteacher Mrs Kim Neville and a group of Y5 and Y6 children and Children's University Co-ordinator Rebecca Wilkinson visited the store... READ MORE...
£2.5m Investment Boost For Our Region
Tuesday 4th January 2011 There's good news today for both businesses and the unemployed in Chesterfield with news that £2.5m of new funding and grants is now available for Apprenticeships across the East Midlands region.
Chesterfield College has announced that it's been selected as a managing partner by the National Apprenticeship Service, Skills Funding Agency and European Social Fund and will work with training providers across the East Midlands in delivering the funding to jointly support businesses and ensure the training of a new generation for economic recovery. The initiative follows the launch of the College's innovative Apprenticeship Academy at the beginning of December. READ MORE...
Cleaning Up The Future In Chesterfield's Parks
Tuesday 4th January 2011 Chesterfield Borough Council's Street Scene Enforcement team has been working with pupils at Parkside School to help improve local parks.
The students, who came up with their own ideas on how to improve the parks, built bird boxes and insect habitats around Rothervale Washlands off Derby Road. They also created wildlife habitats, litter picked and surveyed the Washlands for wildlife.
At Langer Lane young people helped design and build a living wall, carried out litter picks and designed a mural to transform the changing rooms. READ MORE...
Back To School For Chesterfield MP
Tuesday 21st December 2010 Schoolchildren in Chesterfield heard first hand about life in Parliament when their local MP visited their school last week.
Natascha Engel, MP for NE Derbyshire visited New Whittington Primary School, an Enhanced Resource School, with Hearing Impaired Units on both the Infant and Junior sites. The school, which caters for children aged between 3-11 has integrated hearing impaired children into mainstream classes for over 40 years and teaches children to sign.
Natascha Engel was able to talk about her own experience... READ MORE...
"Shutting The Door On Aspirations Of Young People"
Monday 13th December 2010
"Shutting the door on aspirations of young people" - that's Chesterfield College lecturer and Union Representative James Eadon's view on the Government's proposals to withdraw EMA for young people from poor families as part of the spending review.
Like many places Chesterfield College took part in a national day of action today, to campaign against the cuts and make Whitehall aware of the strength of opposition to the proposed abolition of the allowance and the impact it will have on low-income families. READ MORE...
Bringing History To Life
Sunday 12th December 2010 During a period when most schools in Chesterfield closed as a result of the bad weather, one actually opened its doors - for the first time in more than 40 years.
The old village school at Handley, on the outskirts of Ashover, closed as a centre for learning almost 41 years ago. But, during last week's ice and snow, the building once again echoed to the sound of youngsters hard at work on their lessons.
After their boiler failed, Children from Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School on Beresford Lane... READ MORE..
SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO SNOW...
Tuesday 30th November 2010 Here's a list of school closures due to the snow from today. If your school is closed and you want to add it to the list, go to the forum or our facebook page and add it, we will then add it to our page here... READ MORE...
No Sugar, But Life Is Still Sweet For Chesterfield Apprentices
Monday 29th November 2010 Despite the widely reported cuts in Higher Education funding that have caused protest and anger amongst students worried about tuition fee implications, one less reported fact is the rise in funding for the Apprenticeship scheme.
In fact, the Chesterfield Post can today report that £250 million of additional funding has been made available by the Government to support in work training facilities for students.
In Chesterfield that funding has already reaped rewards. READ MORE...
Best School From Nottingham To Leeds!
Thursday 18th November 2010
A Chesterfield School is celebrating after climbing 41 places in the league table and becoming the highest performing prep school between Leeds and Nottingham.
Chesterfield's only independent junior school, St Peter & St Paul, based at Hady Hill, teaches children between the ages of 4 to 11 and currently has 125 pupils.
It jumped to 68th place in a survey of the Country's top 600 independent schools, having been in 109th place a year ago. READ MORE...
Jog Group Launched At College
Thursday 4th November 2010 Chesterfield College has become the first employer in Derbyshire to launch an official jogging group for it's members of staff.
Led by keen runner, Lyz Evans, Schools Liaison Assistant at the College, the group quickly got into it's stride and is proving to be extremely popular, with sessions taking place once a week and more people set to join over the coming weeks and months.
The College is keen to encourage healthy living in both its students and staff and was eager to take part in the Jog Derbyshire initiative... READ MORE...
Students Take A 'Pregnant Pause' At London Station
Thursday 14th October 2010 Chesterfield College Childcare and Health and Social Care students took part in a 'Flash Mob' alongside other volunteers including Holby City star Duncan Pow at London's Victoria Rail Station in a bid to raise awareness of FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) on International FASD day in September.
Organised by NOFAS UK (The National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the UK) this is the organisation's third annual 'Pregnant Pause' event. On the ninth minute of the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month the group and their 'balloon babies' froze on the spot for exactly nine minutes to tell the world that women will have healthier babies if they take a nine-month break from alcohol. READ MORE...
College's Salon Quality Attracts Industry Pros From Japan
Tuesday 12th October 2010
The reputation of Chesterfield College's hair and beauty salon attracted visitors from far and wide this week, all looking to gain an insight into the experience of the UK hair and beauty industry.
Students from hairdressing colleges in Japan, currently on internships here in the UK, visited the Infirmary Road campus, taking part in lessons and swapping techniques with its resident students. Japanese College Directors also took a tour of the campus and met with staff. The visiting students also took advantage of the College's excellent Quadrant restaurant... READ MORE...
College Graduates Give Chesterfield's Public A Show Of Success
Tuesday 12th October 2010 It was a first for Chesterfield College when more than 100 proud graduates celebrated at the Crooked Spire, after a procession through the town centre.
Over 200 guests were there to see the students receive their qualifications, which ranged from Foundation degrees to Advanced Professional Diplomas.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, Chesterfield College Principal Judith McArthur, Professor John Coyne (Vice Chancelloe at the University of Derby), Michelle Fraser (Associate Dean at Leeds Metropolitan University) READ MORE...
New Facilities For Meadows High School
Wednesday 15th September 2010 A Chesterfield Secondary School is celebrating the opening of its new Student Resource and Learning Centre.
In a project unique to the area, The Meadows Community School in Old Whittington has revamped it's old Library and ICT facilities to create two new, state of the art rooms which will house lessons and provide informal work areas for the students. The suites now contain 60 computers - for teaching ICT and homework, learning and help for young people who may not have Internet access at home - along with books, newspapers and magazines. One computer is specially adapted for partially sighted students and staff. READ MORE...
Building Life Skills
Year six children at New Whittington Primary school got a taste of town planning when they took part in a unique project designed to coincide with 'money week' in school.In collaboration with Chesterfield council's planning officer Alan Morey, aided too by money experts from HSBCretired Recreation Officer Geoff Cass and the Tourist Information Office, the class brief was to design a Leisure Centre and submit the plans to a pretend Council planning committee .They would be split into five management teams and their plans would then be assessed by Alan as if they had been submitted formally... READ MORE...
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