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Record number of suspensions at Central Bedfordshire schools

A nurturing place for children to grow, explore, and learn. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature How little ones can start first education steps in Leighton Buzzard

Cllr Hayley Whitaker (far left) with Swallowfield Primary School pupils, staff and governors at the celebration event to mark the official opening of the new teaching block

Singing and poetry marks opening of new Woburn Sands school building

Robin pictured with his parents Rachel an Nick Samuel

Jazz fundraiser to help toddler in battle against aggressive rare cancer

The campus will help boost much needed skills in the area

Huge boost for engineering skills in Leighton Buzzard

The school is now rated as 'good'

Edlesborough school celebrates Ofsted report praising pupils and teachers

Children in a classroom. Picture: pololia - stock.adobe.com

Roll-out of two-tier education “has to be delivered” so kids can get best grades

Children in a classroom. Picture: pololia - stock.adobe.com

Roll-out of two-tier education “has to be delivered” so kids can get best grades

Students transformed performers at the fright nights. Picture: University of Bedfordshire

Students transform actors into ghoulish characters at Halloween attraction

The head of Gilbert Inglefield has resigned - Google Maps

Head resigns from troubled Leighton Buzzard school

Linslade Lower School pupils with their Easter Bonnets.

50 pictures of Linslade Lower as it gets ready to celebrate its 110th birthday
See anyone you recognise?

The number of children missing school in Central Bedfordshire since the pandemic has risen - stock picture

Rise in youngsters missing school one of the ‘biggest challenges’

Central Bedfordshire Council's Chicksands HQ

Central Bedfordshire Council ordered to pay £500 to mum over SEND complaint

Cheddington Combined School

Cheddington school named as one of further 43 containing unsafe RAAC materials

Safety issues have been raised due to a lack of pavements outside Southcott Lower School

Action demanded amid safety risks for children walking to school

Youngsters in class at Linslade Lower School

School wants to hear your memories as it celebrates its 110th birthday

The White House, the Leighton-Linslade Town Council building, lit in red

Painting the town red as Leighton Buzzard marks World Dyslexia Day

Children arrive at a school.

Central Bedfordshire schools to receive more money per pupil this year

Gilbert Inglefield Academy has been placed in Special Measures

Leighton Buzzard school placed in Special Measures by Ofsted

Children in a classroom

Children continued to get worse at reading, writing and maths after pandemic

L-R: Caroline Hill, Diana Hawes, Sandra Maxwell, Claire Sawyer, Philippa Metcalfe and Jodie Parsons

Celebrating 4,000 years of service to children

Pupils at Brooklands Middle School. Picture: Brooklands Middle School

Leighton Buzzard school ‘proud' after receiving 'good’ Ofsted rating

Leedon Lower School - Google Maps

Leighton Buzzard school needs to do better say Ofsted inspectors

Youngsters at the school have been learning to swim

Linslade Lower school hires pool to help youngsters develop water skills

(L-R) Jennifer McMahon, Veronika Toth, Becky Reid, Lou Welham, Fred Sworder, Rodrigo Voss, Nicola Ch

Applications for UK Boardroom Apprentice 2024 are now open

Nationally, there were 53,000 appeals submitted against the 1.5 million admission decisions to send a child to a primary or secondary school, accounting for just 3.4 per cent. (Photo by: Ben Birchall/PA/Radar)

9 SEND children in Central Beds waiting for school places

Wellbeing classes are to be introduced in schools across Bedfordshire

More than 500 school students in Bedfordshire to be taught lessons on wellbeing

Parents in Central Bedfordshire need to apply for school places for their children - stock picture

Parents urged to apply now for school places for their youngsters
Parents need to take action now

Some of the uniforms available on the day

Busiest day ever for pre-loved school uniform event

Bedfordshire’s three local authorities have been selected to lead a new East of England partnership focussed on providing better outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). - Stock picture

Bedfordshire’s councils team up for new SEND partnership

Daniel Thurston pictured with headteacher Simon Jones

The Cottesloe School in Wing 'delighted' with GCSE exam results

It was smiles all round as students at Vandyke Upper School collected their GCSE results

Vandyke Upper School pupils celebrate GCSE results day

Cedars Upper School students celebrate GCSE results

Cedars Upper School students celebrate superb GCSE exam results

Celebrations for the Class of 2023.

Celebrating the ‘Class of 2023’ at Cedars Day Nursery

Clockwise from top left: Theo Jackson, Izi Isufl, Kieran Collins and Ben Cullen. Pics supplied by Cedars Upper School

Cedars Upper School; celebrates 'superb' set of A-level exam results

Despite not sitting their GCSEs, staff said the dedicated students came through with 'flying colours'.

'Terrific atmosphere' at Vandyke Upper School as students' exam results revealed

Young people are encouraged to fill out the survey. Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash.

Young people in Bedfordshire asked to speak up on safety issues in the area

Top performing students Laura Clark-Monks, Eleanor Tollyfield, Emma List and Tallulah Cotgrave with Mrs Smith Deputy Head of Sixth Form (middle).

Students celebrate 'fantastic' A-Level results at Cottesloe School

Staff celebrate their 'good' Ofsted report

Leighton Buzzard nursery is inviting and homely says Ofsted inspectors

Staff from Totternhoe CE Academy Preschool with their award

Totternhoe school scoops award for helping kids and staff to grow

Central Beds Council

Autistic boy missed GCSEs due to Central Beds Council failings says ombudsman

Central Beds Council

Council ordered to pay more than £2.5k for failing child with special needs

Redrow South Midlands host bug class at Leestone Park

Housebuilder encourages local children to become more bug-friendly

Some of the residents who have signed a petition calling for speed restrictions along Vandyke Road. Pic supplied by Hannah Eichler

Petition calls for road safety measures near schools in Leighton Buzzard​​​​​​​

English Heritage now has adult fancy dress at Wrest Park (Picture: Jim Holden)

Adults only: Wrest Park gives grown ups the chance to play dress up
Fancy being an opulent Elizabethan lady?

Filmmakers who make the cut are invited on stage for a Q&A session. Image submitted.

Bumper LB Film Fest is welcoming entries from Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire

The Brooklands Sports Personality of 2023 Award was won by Harry in Yr 8.

World champion rugby star visits school for sports awards evening

Heathwood pupils with their Eco award

Happy pupils help Leighton Buzzard school keep its ‘good’ Ofsted report

The cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

In pictures: Brooklands School performs hit musical Joseph

File photo of a teacher and students in a classroom.

One in 10 Central Bedfordshire pupils attend top-rated state schools

The programme is designed to challenge the harmful sexualised behaviours and cultures in schools

'We need to talk about pornography and modern-day relationships'

Pupil raises hand in a school classroom. (Pic credit: AdobeStock)

SEND 'reset' needed in Central Bedfordshire says council's new administration

SEND protest outside Central Beds Council's headquarters

"Let down, broken and disillusioned": Parents hit out at SEND provision

Ofsted logo pictured on a laptop screen

Pre-school Requires Improvement according to latest Ofsted report

Cedars Upper School is celebrating a 'good' Ofsted report

Ofsted praise for Cedars Upper School in Leighton Buzzard