Schools and education news
Ofsted praises Council’s adult learning scheme
An education programme, which helps adult learners into training or employment, has been rated ‘Good’ with outstanding features by inspectors.
Published: Tuesday, 26th May 2020-
Free childcare on offer to parents and carers over May half-term
Parents and carers who have been classed as key workers can take advantage of further free childcare courtesy of Swindon Borough Council during May half-term next week.
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020 -
Council’s Admissions team ensure most children get into their first choice primary school
The vast majority of children due to start primary school in September have today (16 April) been offered a place at their first choice school.
Published: Thursday, 16th April 2020 -
Council to fund continued childcare for key workers over Easter holidays
Key workers fighting coronavirus on the frontline will be offered free childcare during the Easter holidays and May half-term.
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020 -
Key workers urged to contact Council for priority childcare
NHS staff and critical workers are being asked to contact Swindon Borough Council if they are struggling to find suitable childcare provision during the current coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Saturday, 28th March 2020 -
Council urges parents to keep children at home if they can following government guidance
Parents are being encouraged to keep their children at home following the Government’s decision to close all schools after today (20 March).
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 -
More pupils received their first choice secondary school on National Offer Day
Today (2 March), 95 per cent of pupils due to start secondary school in September were offered a place at their first choice school.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020 -
There’s less than one week to go before JobFest 2020
Young jobseekers are reminded that there is less than one week to go until one of Wiltshire’s biggest career events returns to the STEAM Museum.
Published: Wednesday, 29th January 2020 -
Primary school admissions deadline is fast approaching
Parents and carers with children entering primary school for the first time in 2020 have just over a week left to apply for their child’s school place.
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020 -
Time running out for parents to submit their secondary school applications
Parents and carers with children entering secondary school for the first time in 2020 have just a few days to apply for their child’s school place.
Published: Monday, 28th October 2019 -
Tech Fest returns to Central Library to showcase learning opportunities
People in Swindon will get a chance to see technologies of the future at a special event at Central Library on Saturday (12 Oct).
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019 -
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by Swindon Borough Council that they now need to apply for school places for them.
Published: Tuesday, 24th September 2019 -
Pupils to be warned about the dangers of carrying weapons thanks to new awareness campaign
Swindon Borough Council is working with its partners to launch a campaign aimed at educating young people and parents about the risks associated with carrying weapons and drug abuse.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 -
Three new schools to open in Swindon this week
Three new schools in Swindon will this week officially open their doors to pupils for the first time.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 -
Improvements in Maths and English for Swindon’s GCSE students
GCSE students are today (22 Aug) celebrating improvements in Maths and English following the publication of provisional GCSE results.
Published: Tuesday, 27th August 2019 -
Top-class teaching to be celebrated at awards event
Outstanding teachers will end the school year on a high thanks to an awards event which recognises teaching excellence.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019 -
More than 90 per cent of children get place at first choice primary school
Ninety-five per cent of four-year-olds have been offered a place in their first choice primary school for this September.
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019 -
Top college promoting degree opportunities to Swindon pupils
Pupils in schools across Swindon have been hearing about the benefits of higher education from a representative of one of the country’s top universities.
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019 -
Council’s Admissions team ensures pupils get into their top choice secondary school
More than 90 per cent of Year 6 pupils have been offered a place in their first choice secondary school for this September.
Published: Friday, 1st March 2019 -
Learning Town makes 20-year-old Elrich a big success
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town.
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 -
Fall in love with the career of your dreams this Valentine’s Day
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 -
Town footballer achieved his goals by completing learning journey
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town. Swindon Town footballer Joseph Romanski kicks off our Learner of the Month series. Here is his story.
Published: Saturday, 19th January 2019 -
Young people hoping to fall in love with career of their dreams at Swindon JobFest
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 -
Last call for primary school applications for 2019
Parents have just over a week to get their applications in for a primary school place in this September’s intake.
Published: Monday, 7th January 2019 -
Maths results add up thanks to Swindon Challenge support
Maths results in Swindon are on the up thanks to the work of a partnership board which aims to improve educational outcomes in the Borough’s schools.
Published: Tuesday, 18th December 2018 -
Learning at the heart of Tech Fest day at Central Library
Virtual reality and digital arts will light up Central Library on Saturday as part of an event to promote learning opportunities in Swindon.
Published: Wednesday, 31st October 2018 -
Website promoting learning opportunities launched in Swindon
A Swindon Borough Council initiative aimed at promoting lifelong learning now has a brand new website.
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018 -
Swindon schools to benefit from Careers Hub
Pupils at 16 schools and colleges across Swindon will benefit from a new initiative to improve careers education and help prepare young people for the world of work.
Published: Wednesday, 1st August 2018 -
Awards ceremony sees talented teachers recognised for excellent work
Huge congratulations have been issued to teachers across Swindon as this year’s Education Excellence Awards were deemed a big success.
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 -
Special awards ceremony will recognise excellence in teaching
Teachers from schools across Swindon are to be recognised for their hard work and dedication in this year’s annual Education Excellence Awards.
Published: Monday, 16th July 2018 -
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life with Gala concert
The sounds of Swindon’s Young Musicians will reverberate around the Wyvern Theatre later this month when they hold their annual Gala concert.
Published: Friday, 6th July 2018
