Education

Chris Wright, UK Partnership Director at ACS Recruitment, with Gina Bubbins, Director of Partnerships at The Bedford College Group.

The Bedford College Group Employer Partnership Scheme welcomes ACS Recruitment t...

Tony Bayford claimed 1st place in the Young Handler competition

Shuttleworth College cattle and students shine at South Suffolk Show

Professor Andrew Church (left) and representatives from the Chambers

University and business groups announce long-term partnership

Jo Young, Etonbury Academy's principal, with pupils. Picture: Etonbury Academy

Ofsted praise for Etonbury in latest inspection

Getting 100% of their pupils to meet these targets is no mean feat

The primary schools where 100% of pupils hit performance targets

Discussions took place between the students, the Mayor, and key stakeholders involved in the Universal Studios development planned for Bedford.

Mayor of Bedford visits students to talk about the Universal Studios development

From studying to the big day, exam season can be a tough time for young people

Five places parents and students can get support this exam season

Bedford college students models - final looks

From book to catwalk: Bedford College hair and beauty students transform stories...

Teens in relationships also reported high levels of violent or controlling behaviour

Call for action as 1 in 8 teachers report sex assaults between pupils

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters.

Council pays £300 to mum after bullied daughter missed 6 months of school

Celebrating the official opening of Stratton School's ACE. L-R: Amana Gordon, Andy Daly, Sam Farmer, Mary Abeyasekera, Amy Wright, Adam Zerny, Pearl Houghton, Iain Berry, Daniel Newbolt

‘Autism Centre of Excellence’ officially opens at Stratton School

Students competing

University brings ‘Festival of Football’ to Luton Town FC

Central Bedfordshire Council's executive member for children's services and community safety, Cllr Steve Owen (left centre with shovel) and Dunton Junior head of school Maria Poultney (right of centre with a shovel) break ground at the school alongside representatives of the council, including ward councillors Adam Zerny (second from left) and Tracey Wye (second from right), plus representatives of the school, contractors SMD and consultants Bailey Garner

Work begins on new teaching block and games area at school

The number of children suspended from schools in Central Bedfordshire rose in the past year, according to figures from the Department for Education

Rise in school suspensions in Central Bedfordshire

The exterior of the Stratton School ACE. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Students with autism speak about new inclusive space at Biggleswade school

Stratton School cast members

Stratton School’s Wizard of Oz: An immersive trip down the Yellow Brick Road

From Bedford to Luton, Leighton Buzzard to Biggleswade, these schools boast very low absence rates

Bedfordshire's 12 top state secondary schools for attendance

Gladiator Steel pictured with pupils from St Andrews Primary School, Biggleswade

TV’s Gladiator Steel roars in to meet pupils at Biggleswade primary school

The Ivel Valley College Site, The Baulk. Its school site is on Hitchmead Road. Image: Google Maps.

"Private" decision over SEND school criticised by councillor and former mayor

These apps can help prepare pupils ahead of the summer exam season

7 of the top education apps for last-minute GCSE and A Level revision

How students do in their A Level exams can have a big impact on their options after school

The A Level marking system explained, as 2025 exam season looms

Left to right: Jess Day - Shuttleworth College, Shona McFadyen - The Corby Sixth Form.

Two teachers from The Bedford College Group shortlisted for national awards

File photo of children in a classroom

Vulnerable families "harmed" by fines for unauthorised school absences

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

File photo of pupils in a school corridor

Council's plan to only provide free transport to children's nearest school

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

21 things parents can do at home to help teens prepare for GCSEs

There are six passing grades GCSE candidates can earn this year, with 9 being the highest

What GCSE pupils and families should know about grades as exams near

Central Bedfordshire Council

Row over decision to block Ivel Valley School debate at council meeting

Left to right - Ben Taylor - Planning Director, Newlands Developments, Gina Bubbins - Director of Partnerships, The Bedford College Group, and Stephanie Bishop - Development Director, Newlands Developments.

Bridging Education and Industry: Newlands Developments joins The Bedford College...

Picture: PA

Free breakfast clubs roll out at seven Central Bedfordshire schools

File photo of children in class.

School performance report for Central Beds branded "disturbing and worrying"

Dignitaries seated during the Service

Mayor of Sandy holds Civic Service

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a roundtable meeting with Sarah Simpkin from the Children's Society (L) and writer Jack Thorne (R) of Adolescence, inside 10 Downing Street on March 31, 2025 in London. Image: JACK TAYLOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

Calls for stricter social media controls in schools in wake of Adolescence

Northill CE Academy. Picture: Google Maps

Plea for 20mph speed limit outside school as rebuild project approved

(left to right) Gina Bubbins, Director of Partnership for The Bedford College Group and Tom Martin, Regional Director for Kier Eastern and Midlands.

The Bedford College Group strengthens partnership with Kier

File photo of a school classroom.

Concerns over scrutiny as Central Beds Council agrees school organisation plan

There are quite a few different types of state-funded schools in England

Everything you need to know about the different types of state school

Burundi school children

School building projects in the Biggleswade area help fund free school meals for...

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters, Chicksands.

"Highly disruptive" proposed change to school transport will go to consultation

The Fearless 5. Picture: Vanessa Hillier

Schoolboy from Biggleswade joins Fearless 5’s 100km off-road cycling challenge

(left to right) Qadeer Qureshi, CEO of Aegis Support Services and Gina Bubbins, Director of Partnerships at The Bedford College Group.

Aegis Support Services joins The Bedford College Group’s Employer Partnership Sc...

File photo of children raising their hands in class (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

School's £46m redevelopment option "bordering on cruelty", claims councillor

Central Bedfordshire Council

Huge renovation of Biggleswade special school planned

Living life in all its fullness

Henlow Church of England Academy praised for enabling students and staff to flou...