9 November 2026

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Wellbeing goes walkies – The independent school & nursery where wellbeing comes first

At Polam School & Nursery in Bedford, success starts with a wag of the tail. Ruby, Polam’s gentle therapy dog, is far more than a school mascot. She’s a quiet star with a growing reputation...

Pyramid Schools “are not sponging off us” for transport claim Central Beds councillors

Schools impacted by a possible change in Central Bedfordshire Council’s home to school transport policy "aren’t sponging off the local authority" to top up their budgets, a meeting heard...

Grange Academy opens community farm in celebration of inclusion and student growth

Grange Academy, part of the Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT), welcomed pupils, families, and local residents to a joyful community farm open day, marking the...

Free school project in Bedford ‘still paused’ as council warns of place shortfall

A new free school project for Bedford borough remains indefinitely paused by the government, a committee heard yesterday. This development has sparked disappointment for...

Former Bedfordian credits village football for his US law school success

A former Oakley Lower School pupil has graduated from a prestigious US law school, but credits playing youth football in his local village for his success. Nathan Wyatt-Ingram was...

School expansion approved despite possible “miscalculation” in travel plan numbers

Bedford Borough Council has approved plans to increase the pupil capacity at Bedford Greenacre Independent School from 670 to 750 students, despite concerns over a possible error in the school’s travel plan...

Greenacre Independent School’s application to increase capacity deferred

Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee (April 28) has deferred a decision on Greenacre Independent School’s proposal to increase its student capacity from 670 to 750 pupils...

Bedford School makes history with launch of girls’ school in India

Bedford School has formally announced a landmark partnership with the Doon International Educational Society to open its first overseas school – and the first British-branded girls’...

Outstanding Sharnbrook Sixth Form: Apply now for September 2025 entry

Sharnbrook Academy is delighted to announce that its Sixth Form has been rated Outstanding in the latest Ofsted inspection, reflecting the exceptional quality of education and...

Central Bedfordshire Council agree schools plan but questions remain on scrutiny

A joint approach is required to forge "a more effective and positive relationship" around scrutiny, according to Central Bedfordshire Council’s chief executive, Marcel Coiffait at the...

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