9 November 2026

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Police and Crime Commissioner defends his school absenteeism programme

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has again defended his programme to introduce a “more standardised approach” to school absenteeism. The PCC...

Bedford children’s author offers tips and inspiration to young writers

Bedford children’s author and illustrator David Litchfield has been helping young writers develop their own short stories on a visit to Castle Newnham School this week. Year 3 pupils at the school...

Queen’s Park Academy staff and pupils celebrate upgrade to ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

The Queen's Park Academy community is bursting with pride this week after receiving the results of their latest Ofsted inspection. Three inspectors visited the school on 4 and 5 May...

Arts festival helps Sharnbrook Academy achieve prestigious Gold Artsmark Award

Hosting an arts festival in aid of a mental health charity has helped Sharnbrook Academy achieve the prestigious Gold Artsmark Award. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award for...

HEART Academies Trust to offer free blazers and ties to battle cost of living crisis

The heartbreaking consequences of the cost of living crisis have inspired a multi-academy trust in Bedford to provide free uniforms to some…

“Robbed of a rite of passage” as school cancels last day of term for sixth formers

Parents of sixth formers at a Bedford Borough school have reacted angrily at they have said is a "shameful" decision to cancel the last day of school for sixth formers at the last minute. Melanie...

February half-term to move back a week after being ‘out of kilter’ with neighbouring authorities

The proposed school term dates for the 2023 academic year have been agreed by Bedford Borough Council, including beginning the February half-term holiday a week later...

Budding artists create their vision of ‘Bedford Futures’ for Harpur Trust art competition

Pupils at Castle Newnham School let their creative juices flow recently as part of the Harpur Trust's 'Bedford Futures' art competition. Ceramicist Amanda Silk is one of a group...

National film award for Bedford Academy maths teacher and mentor

A Bedford Academy teacher and mentor was in the spotlight recently after starring in a film that won a national award. The inspirational work of PE and maths teacher, Albert Adeyemi...

Wixams sixth form on the cards as schools’ Trust appoints new CEO to oversee growth

The Trust that oversees Wixams Academy and Wixams Tree Primary schools has appointed a new CEO, with the aim of expanding the schools, including the much-anticipated Sixth Form...

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