Education

Washing machines will be working flat out this week after hundreds of children returned from school covered in paint.

A primary school is hoping to go-ahead of new extension plans.

Nearly £2,000 of funding will help a town college offer young adults with disabilities vital physical and social opportunities.

The number of fines issued to parents or carers for taking their children on holiday in term time has been revealed.

Primary school staff are celebrating an improved Ofsted rating.

Intergenerational play and horticultural sessions could be provided if planners give the green light to a new nature-based therapeutic activity site.

A family-run outdoor pre-school has been showered with praise by Ofsted inspectors.

Care home residents and staff have enjoyed a trip to sunny Hawaii.

An ‘incredibly proud’ headteacher has thanked committed staff for their hard work in achieving an ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.

More than 50 performers have taken part in an annual concert.

Campaigners calling to limit children’s use of smartphones have supported plans to ban them from schools but say more needs to be done.

A new photography exhibition will explore how disguises in Border Morris dancing helps dancers express their true selves.

Young pupils have restored a historic school bell after months of fundraising.

One of the most well-known alumni of a town school returned for a trip down memory lane.

Pupils from 15 schools took part in a cross country event in Burghley Park, near Stamford.

Primary schools are being put under too much financial pressure by Rutland’s local education authority, an academy boss has warned.

Children learnt about the importance of protecting the environment by stepping inside an inflatable whale.

A previously failing school has improved but more still needs to be done, according to Ofsted inspectors.

A young drummer has shared his story with potential future musicians of the future.

A rotary club is looking to raise £10,000 to buy 350 winter coats for children this September.