14 October 2026

Education

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Central Bedfordshire Council approves £2.2m plan for school SEND reform

A government funding boost for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform in schools and better access to professional expertise could improve pupil experience and ease...

From bees to bikes, pupils discover how Bedfordshire farming feeds the country

More than 470 school children from 14 schools across the county gathered at Shuttleworth House for the inaugural Bedfordshire Food, Farming & Sustainability Schools’ Day...

Beloved Brickhill teacher retires after 39 years as children “doodle” the corridors in her honour

A beloved schoolteacher has retired after 39 years of inspiring children, spending her final 24 years at Brickhill Primary School where pupils and staff created a special art exhibition...

Bedford School’s “outstanding” International Baccalaureate results smash global average

Bedford School's headmaster has described the results of its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme cohort as "outstanding". Of the ten pupils who completed the...

Hat trick for Bedford College lecturers in regional education awards

Three staff members from The Bedford College Group have secured top prizes at the regional education awards. Find out who won the local honours here. English lecturer Rose Sargent and...

University of Bedfordshire appoints Professor Deborah Johnston as Vice Chancellor

Professor Deborah Johnston MBE has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire, succeeding Professor Rebecca Bunting. Professor Johnston joins the University from...

Bedford College brickwork students help brighten MS Therapy Centre garden

Brickwork students at Bedford College have used their skills to transform an area of outside space at the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire MS Therapy Centre as part of a community project...

Mayor visits Progressive Strides in Thurleigh to learn how horses are helping young people thrive

Council leaders visited an equine education centre in Thurleigh recently, learning how it is helping young people gain vital employability and life skills. Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative)...

Bedford figures show local impact of national rise in discriminatory school exclusions

New data shows a national rise in school suspensions linked to racist, homophobic and disablist abuse. Bedford Borough’s figures remain lower than many councils. The figures form part of a wider...

Bedford College head welcomes £11m funding to train next generation of construction workers

The Department for Education (DfE) has today announced that the East of England will receive £11m of additional funding as part of the £625m Construction Skills Package, aiming to train...

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