Oldham Calls for Action on School Isolation
With 14% of Oldham’s children self-isolating from school Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah is calling on the Government to take urgent action.
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Last chance to apply for September's primary school places
Oldham Council is reminding parents that it is not too late to apply for primary school places for the new school term starting in September.
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Oldham will be alive with the sound of music
The skies across Oldham will be filled with the sound of children’s voices when schools across Greater Manchester unite in song for a celebration of singing.
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Oldham's children and young people to benefit from fifth year of Opportunity Area funding
As in previous years, Oldham’s children and young people are set to benefit from another year of investment from the Opportunity Areas (OA) programme.
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Oldham Council launch campaign to tackle low primary school application numbers for next academic year
PRIMARY school applications are much lower in Oldham this year – and Oldham Council is urging parents and carers with school age eligible children to make their application if they haven’t yet done so.
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Lights, camera, action - Oldham makes a film to promote national Social Work Week
OLDHAM College has joined forces with a range of Oldham people, including young people, Council staff, politicians and even a Rugby League great to film a video to celebrate social workers across the Borough.
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Oldham students some of first in UK to begin regular Covid testing for return to school and college on Monday
OLDHAM is gearing up for the return to classrooms on Monday as young people begin taking regular coronavirus tests. Oldham Council is working closely with all schools, colleges and early years settings to ensure they are in the best place to begin a return to education for young people, many of whom have been studying from home since the New Year. Oldham College students were some of the first in the UK to begin taking their lateral flow tests at Oldham Community leisure centre, in Oldham Town Centre, on Wednesday 3rd March.
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Free school meals – are you eligible?
OLDHAM Council is urging families to check whether they are eligible for free school meals for the next academic year in September.
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Oldham children and young people receiving laptops to help with schoolwork
YEAR 10 students and vulnerable children in Oldham have begun to receive much needed laptops to help them with their schoolwork.
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Oldham Council launches ‘Let’s Get Oldham Talking’ on Oldham buses
A public awareness and information campaign - ‘Let’s Get Oldham Talking’ - encouraging children and young people to develop their communication skills - has been launched on Oldham buses
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School dinners team is top of the class
Our schools catering service has tasted success thanks to the high-quality meals being served across the borough.
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Update to Cabinet on Saddleworth School
Councillors are set to be given an update on Saddleworth School when they meet in a few days’ time.
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Oldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month (Monday 13 May and Thursday 13 June).
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Businesses urged to sign and support the Oldham Pledge
We’re asking local businesses to pledge their support to helping out the borough’s future workforce.
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Celebration night for successful learners
Oldham Council’s outstanding Lifelong Learning Service has marked the success of students.
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Join us and be part of the Oldham Learning Festival
We’re holding the first-ever Oldham Learning Festival – and we want you to join us and take part.
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Have your say on proposals for Crompton House School
Oldham Council is asking residents and interested parties to have their say on proposals to expand Crompton House School to a 12-form entry.
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Have your say on proposals for Greenfield Primary School
Oldham Council is holding two consultation meetings so people can have their say on updated proposals for a new two-form entry Greenfield Primary School.
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Have your say on proposed £7.5m primary school
Oldham Council is giving residents the chance to have their say on the borough’s new £7.5m primary school.
