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Friday, 14 March 2025
Schools encouraged to get active for 2025 Big Walk and Wheel Challenge
Pupils, teachers, and parents are being encouraged to swap car journeys to walking, wheeling, or hopping on their bikes and scooters as part of the 2025 Big Walk and Wheel challenge.
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Monday, 27 January 2025
Archaeological discovery at Sutton school 'adds real depth’ to local history
A well-preserved 15th-16th century pottery kiln has been unearthed by archaeologists in the grounds of Sutton VA Primary School.
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Friday, 20 December 2024
Have your say on changes to Flitwick school
We're consulting on a reduction in the maximum number of pupils that can be admitted into each year group at Kingsmoor Lower School in Flitwick, to enhance the learning environment for children.
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Friday, 20 December 2024
Have your say on school admissions changes
We're inviting residents to share their views on proposed changes to the school admission arrangements.
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Friday, 20 December 2024
Central Bedfordshire pupils complete their virtual journey to Lapland!
Pupils have once again embraced the festive spirit by taking part in the annual Santa Challenge, an active travel initiative that encourages children to walk, cycle, or scoot to school.
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Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Executive approves expansion of successful School Streets initiative after positive trial at Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Following a meeting on 1 October 2024, our Executive Committee approved the School Streets scheme at Dunstable Icknield Lower School, pending Traffic Management Meeting approval.
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Thursday, 3 October 2024
More Central Bedfordshire schools earn prestigious Eco-Schools Awards
We're celebrating a growing commitment to environmental sustainability as 29 schools and preschools across the area have been awarded a Green Flag Award.
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Monday, 30 September 2024
Schools change to two-tier system as part of continued investment in Biggleswade
Children in Biggleswade have been settling into the changed primary and secondary school system with new and improved modern spaces to help inspire them to get the most out of their learning.
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Council says ‘Your Voice Matters’ in consultation about school place plan
We are asking for your feedback on a proposed new plan to forecast the school places needed in the area up until 2030.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2024
We've listened to feedback and agreed 4 of 5 changes to Home to School Transport policies
At a meeting held on Tuesday (10 September) our Executive Committee agreed 4 out of the proposed 5 changes to 2 of our Home to School Transport policies.
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Friday, 23 August 2024
Students across Central Bedfordshire find out their GCSE results
Yesterday (August 22), students at schools across Central Bedfordshire were discovering their GCSE results.
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Thursday, 15 August 2024
Students in Central Bedfordshire discover their A-level results
Today (August 15), after two years of studying hard, A-level students all over Central Bedfordshire discovered the results of their work.
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Friday, 24 May 2024
Public consultation possible for former Sandye Place Academy site
The long-term future of an important site in Sandy will be discussed at the next meeting of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive Committee on 4 June.
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Plans halted for Ridgmont Lower School closure to re-explore two-tier options
Councillors have stopped plans to close Ridgmont Lower School and will now re-examine the potential for the school and three others to become Primary Schools as part of the Three-to-Two-Tier programme.
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Friday, 1 March 2024
Central Bedfordshire teachers impart new skills to encourage student cycling
Teachers in Central Bedfordshire have been busy passing on their new skills to pupils who are learning to cycle and boost their confidence on balance bikes and pedal cycles.
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Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Have your say on new special school places in Biggleswade and Shefford
We have launched two statutory consultations to ensure that more children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) have access to great education.
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Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Schools encouraged to take part in Big Walk and Wheel Challenge
Pupils, teachers, and parents across Central Bedfordshire are being encouraged to walk, wheel, or jump on their bikes and scooters for the 2024 Big Walk and Wheel schools’ challenge.
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Council makes changes to Home to School Transport Policy: have your say
We are asking residents, parents and carers of children who are planning to use the home to school transport service to have their say on proposed changes to our Home to School Transport policy.
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024
School Streets trial at Dunstable school aims to reduce congestion and improve air quality
We are working with Icknield Lower School to take steps to create a better environment for parents, carers and guardians to drop off and pick up their children from Icknield Lower School.
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Wednesday, 13 December 2023
School celebrates the completion of new sports hall which has made a ‘big impact’
A Woburn Sands school, which counts a current England footballer as a former pupil, has celebrated the opening of its new sports block.
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Monday, 4 December 2023
Green celebrations as 21 Central Bedfordshire schools receive Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
In a resounding testament to the commitment to environmental sustainability, 21 schools have achieved a prestigious Green Flag Award for their outstanding and innovative sustainable projects.
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Thursday, 23 November 2023
Central Bedfordshire schools cycle their way to Lapland
Our lower and primary schools are once again taking part in a Christmas challenge; counting their walking, scooting and cycling trips to school to see if they can travel virtually to Lapland.
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Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Celebration to mark official opening of new school teaching block
Pupil poetry readings and singing were the highlight of a celebration event to mark the official opening of a new teaching block at Swallowfield Primary School.
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Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Central Bedfordshire teachers learn new skills to get pupils cycling
Teachers in Central Bedfordshire will soon be teaching their pupils to learn to cycle, after we were chosen to take part in the Bikeability Trust’s pilot project Get Cycling in Schools.
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Monday, 9 October 2023
We're encouraging flu vaccination for school children
We're urging child flu vaccination. Reduces flu's impact this winter and prevents spread to vulnerable groups. Free vaccinations for school children and eligible pre-schoolers. Nasal spray for most.
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Monday, 9 October 2023
Pupils report that new school building is filled with “positive energy”
The state-of-the-art new facilities on the Kingsland Campus in Houghton Regis welcomed pupils for the first time at the recent start of the new school year.
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Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Sandy Secondary marks new milestone in school transformation project
Progress on the Sandy Secondary School transformation has taken another step forward with the completion of the steel framework on the new teaching block.
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Consultation launched seeking views on the future of Ridgmont Lower School
A nine-week Have Your Say consultation is now open until November 17, seeking parents' and residents’ views on the future of Ridgmont Lower School.
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Monday, 11 September 2023
Current position regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in school buildings in Central Bedfordshire
Position statement from Central Bedfordshire Council regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) - as of 11 September 2023.
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Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Leighton Buzzard children benefit from pre-loved school uniform sale
Around 180 children have received school uniform ready for the new term in September, as a result of Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre’s annual pre-loved school uniform event.
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Friday, 25 August 2023
Students celebrate GCSE exam success​
Thursday 24 August 2023, students at schools across Central Bedfordshire have been discovering their GCSE results.
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Thursday, 17 August 2023
Students in Central Bedfordshire discover their A-level results
Today (Thursday 17 August 2023), after 2 years of studying hard, students at colleges and sixth forms across Central Bedfordshire opened envelopes containing their A-Level results.
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Monday, 7 August 2023
Ground-breaking ceremony as construction starts on school’s new teaching block
Work has begun on a new teaching block at Fulbrook School to expand its facilities after the transition from a middle school to an extended secondary, as part of our Schools for the Future programme.
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Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Schools in Cranfield and Marston Moreteyne area set for two-tier change
Our Executive has approved the next stage in the process to change to a two-tier model of education for schools in the Cranfield and Marston area, as part of the Schools for the Future programme.
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023
We're asking for feedback on plans to change schools in the Cranfield and Marston area
We've launched a consultation on a proposal for lower schools in the Cranfield and Marston area to become primaries from 1 September 2025.
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Wednesday, 3 May 2023
Central Bedfordshire pupils take to the streets for Walk to School Week
School pupils in Central Bedfordshire will join thousands of children across the UK taking part in Walk to School Week (15 to 19 May 2023).
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Thursday, 9 March 2023
Schools encouraged to take part in the ‘Big Walk and Wheel’
Pupils, teachers, and parents across Central Bedfordshire are being encouraged to walk, wheel, or jump on their bikes and scooters for the 2023 Big Walk and Wheel schools challenge.
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Friday, 3 March 2023
New Central Bedfordshire special school approved to next stage
Our application for a new special free school has been approved to progress to the next stage.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2023
We need a parent governor rep from an academy
We're still seeking one parent governor representative from an academy school to take part in our Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC).
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Monday, 13 February 2023
Schools in Biggleswade set for two-tier change
We have approved plans for its lower and middle schools in the Biggleswade area to become either primary or secondary.
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Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Sandy Secondary school transformation granted planning permission
A transformation project that will offer more facilities for pupils at Sandy Secondary School has been granted planning permission as part of our New School Places Programme.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
Mrs Lollipop hangs up her stick after 53 years of service
A much-loved lollipop lady from Ampthill – who has clocked up an incredible 53 years in her role – has decided to retire.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
Central Bedfordshire schools cycle their way to Lapland
Lower and primary schools are once again taking part in a Christmas challenge; counting walking, scooting and cycling trips to school to see if they can travel virtually to visit Santa in Lapland.
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Pupils open new teaching block that provides ‘community’ and ‘calm’
Thornhill Primary School gets a new building in Houghton Regis.
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Monday, 17 October 2022
Relocation and expansion approved for Shefford school
Our Executive Committee has approved the £14.1 million expansion and relocation of Campton Academy to a new site on Hitchin Road in Shefford.
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Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Children’s home rated ‘good’ by Ofsted for fifth year in a row
Maythorn Children’s home in Biggleswade has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted for the fifth year in a row. The home has achieved a ‘good’ rating in every inspection conducted since 2017.
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Friday, 26 August 2022
14 Eco-School Green Flags awarded this summer
14 schools have received their ‘Eco-School Green Flag Award’ this summer, marking a huge achievement for embedding sustainable projects across Central Bedfordshire schools.
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Friday, 26 August 2022
GCSE results are in…and show to be up on pre-pandemic figures
Provisional GCSE figures show an increase in overall Attainment 8 scores across Central Bedfordshire compared to 2019.
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Friday, 19 August 2022
‘A’ level results – provisional figures are up on pre-pandemic figures
A-level results are in across 10 colleges and sixth forms in Central Bedfordshire.
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Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Work completes on new Thornhill Primary School building
Thornhill Primary School has been handed the keys to its new state-of-the-art teaching block, paving the way for pupils to start lessons in the building from the new term in September.
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Thursday, 14 July 2022
Parent governor representatives sought for our children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for 2 replacement volunteer parent governor representative roles on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Monday, 4 July 2022
Schools and academies from across Central Bedfordshire took part in Something for Summer
After 2 years of pandemic postponements, children from across Central Bedfordshire were finally able to get together for an evening of singing and music, at the Something for Summer concert.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Changes to Potton schools approved
Our Executive Committee has approved changes to two schools in Potton in order to create a primary school with effect from September 2023, as part of the Schools for the Future programme.
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Monday, 16 May 2022
Central Bedfordshire pupils take to the streets for Walk to School Week
School pupils in Central Bedfordshire will join thousands of children across the UK taking part in Walk to School Week (16 to 20 May 2022).
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Friday, 13 May 2022
Time capsule ceremony sees school celebrate expansion project which will honour ‘inspirational’ former governor
A new teaching block at Derwent Primary School will be named in honour of an “inspirational” former governor and her daughters buried a time capsule to officially mark the expansion project works.
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Tuesday, 3 May 2022
New changes proposed for Shefford and Stotfold schools
A revised Schools for the Future proposal for a two-tier education model in Shefford and Stotfold has been published ahead of being considered by our councillors later in the year.
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Tuesday, 8 March 2022
We're calling for feedback on plans to change two schools in Potton
We've launched a statutory consultation on a proposal to amalgamate Potton Lower School and Potton Middle School to create a primary school from September 2023.
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Thursday, 10 February 2022
Changes approved for Schools for the Future programme
Our Executive committee has approved changes to the Schools for the Future programme.
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Local children get involved in community art to commemorate Captain Sir Tom Moore
A new piece of art is set to honour Captain Sir Tom Moore, featuring artwork by local children and cards he received for his 100th birthday.
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Friday, 17 December 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council selects the winner of COP26 Creative Competition
We have crowned Hadrian Academy primary school in Dunstable with the Central Bedfordshire COP26 Creative Award.
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Friday, 3 December 2021
Thornhill Primary School new teaching block delayed
The completion of a new teaching block at Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis has been delayed until spring 2022.
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Monday, 29 November 2021
Central Bedfordshire schools cycle their way to Lapland
Our lower and primary schools are once again taking part in a Christmas challenge.
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Friday, 12 November 2021
Consultation launched on proposed change to Leighton Middle School admissions criteria
We've launched a six-week consultation on a proposed change to the admissions criteria for Leighton Middle School. If approved, the changes will come into effect for the 2023/24 school year.
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Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Free books to inspire a new and diverse generation of musicians
Schools across Central Bedfordshire are to get free books by renowned musician, speaker and author Nate Holder to inspire their students to play and make music.
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Monday, 11 October 2021
Street Tag to launch in Central Bedfordshire schools
School students, teachers, other school staff and their families in Central Bedfordshire are being encouraged to join in the fun of using Street Tag.
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Thursday, 9 September 2021
Have your say on proposed age range change for Flitwick school
We've launched a statutory consultation regarding a proposed change of age range for Kingsmoor Lower School in Flitwick.
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Friday, 3 September 2021
Thornhill Primary School new teaching block expected in November
The COVID-19 impact on the global production of building materials has meant that completion of the new teaching block at Thornhill Primary School is now expected in November.
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Thursday, 24 June 2021
Have your say on changes to schools in Biggleswade and the surrounding area
We've launched a public consultation on proposed changes to schools in Biggleswade and the surrounding area, which includes a move from the three-tier model to a primary/secondary model of education.
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Thursday, 13 May 2021
Central Bedfordshire pupils prepare for Walk to School Week
Pupils throughout Central Bedfordshire will join thousands of children across the UK to celebrate the benefits of walking during Walk to School Week (17 to 21 May).
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Thursday, 6 May 2021
Funding approved for change of age range at three schools in Woburn Sands area
We've approved £9.37 million to fund the expansion and transition of three schools in Woburn Sands and surrounding villages from the three-tier to the primary/secondary model of education.
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Exemplary Central Bedfordshire school will support schools with challenging behaviour, in new government initiative
Oak Bank School, an Outstanding special school in Leighton Buzzard, is one of the first 22 schools nationally to be selected to lead the Department for Education’s new behaviour hubs project.
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Friday, 29 January 2021
Have your say on proposed changes to school and college transport support
We're asking parents and carers for their views on proposed changes to our home to school or college travel assistance policies.
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Wednesday, 30 December 2020
New school term dates for January 2021
The government announced, today (30 December 2020), revised start dates for the January 2021 term for some schools.
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Monday, 21 December 2020
Inspiring Music and Ampthill Town Band spread festive cheer with virtual Christmas carols
Inspiring Music and Ampthill Town Band have teamed up to bring some festive cheer to Bedfordshire, by recording a virtual Christmas carol video.
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Thursday, 19 November 2020
Have your say on changes to Sandy Secondary School
A six-week public consultation has been launched with proposals to transform Sandy Secondary School for the autumn term in 2022.
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Friday, 11 September 2020
Have your say on plans for schools in the Fulbrook pyramid
We have moved to the next stage of the Schools for the Future programme in Woburn Sands and the surrounding villages, known locally as the Fulbrook pyramid.
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Tuesday, 11 August 2020
We've launched a return to school online helpdesk
We've launched a new online helpdesk for parents and carers requiring support or advice relating to the reopening of schools in September.
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Friday, 17 July 2020
Next step approved for changes to schools in the Woburn Sands area
The next stage of a plan to change schools in Woburn Sands and the surrounding villages has today (Friday 17 July) been approved as part of the Schools for the Future programme.
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Monday, 22 June 2020
Flitwick Lower School age range change approved
Flitwick Lower School will change its age range and merge with Busy Bees pre-school after proposals we set out were approved.
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Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Have your say on plans for Shefford and Stotfold Schools
We've moved to the next stage of a plan to meet the demand for new school places in the Shefford and Stotfold area, as part of our Schools for the Future programme.