Oldham schools and young people benefitting from innovative investment
A trailblazing investment into Oldham schools is improving the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people.
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A-Level results 2018
Councillor Paul Jacques, Cabinet Member for Education and Culture, said: “First of all we’d like to say congratulations and well done to all our 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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'Wonderful school' looking to drive up standards
Staff at an Oldham school that was hailed as a ‘wonderland for children’ are now set to share their expertise and help improve education across the borough.
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From the heart
Primary schools in Chadderton have been kitted out with potentially life-saving defibrillators.
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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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Funding provided for new hydro pool and classrooms
Oldham Council is investing £1.5m to improve facilities at Kingfisher Special School.
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Royton’s good samaritan students get mayoral recognition
Three girls from Royton and Crompton Secondary School have been recognised by the Mayor of Oldham for leaping to the aid of an injured woman.
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Research School launches in Oldham
A ‘Research School’ is being launched to boost the quality of teaching in Oldham.
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Council supports pupils and parents of closed school
Oldham Council is continuing to support parents and pupils affected by the closure of Collective Spirit.
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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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Find a new career at the 2017 Get Oldham Working Jobs Fair
Residents are invited to attend the Get Oldham Working (GOW) Jobs Fair 2017 at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre.
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Oldham Council and Oldham College launch ground breaking horticultural apprenticeship scheme
Oldham Council and Oldham College are launching a ground breaking apprenticeship scheme which has its roots firmly in the borough.
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30 hours free childcare - parent survey
Oldham Council is seeking the views of parents/carers of children aged four years and under about the introduction of 30 hours free childcare in the borough.
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Update statement re local schools
Oldham Council is issuing an update following media coverage about local schools at the weekend.
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Oldham Education and Skills Commission a year on
One year on from the publication of the Oldham Education and Skills Commission (OESC) report big improvements are already visible - but there is still much work to be done.
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Opportunities for graduates in Oldham
Oldham Council is on the lookout for two graduates with a passion for working in public services.
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Students get skilled up
A group of Oldham students has visited Europe’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event in Birmingham.
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Former Kaskenmoor School site set for redevelopment
The former Kaskenmoor School site in Hollinwood could soon be used to develop new houses as part of wider regeneration plans in the area.
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Two new free schools set to open in Oldham
Two new free schools will open in Oldham after approval from the government.
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Funds for a potential new Royton and Crompton School
Oldham Council is seeking to put funds aside which could help build a new Royton and Crompton School.
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OLDHAM EDUCATION AND SKILLS COMMISSION PARTNERSHIP LEADER APPOINTED
Adrian Calvert has been selected to develop the education partnership behind the implementation of the Oldham Education and Skills Commission (OESC).
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OLDHAM PUPILS CONGRATULATED ON GCSE SUCCESS
Oldham is celebrating an improvement in pupils achieving five A*-C GCSE grades.
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Cabinet approves Education Provision Strategy
Oldham Council is committed to ensuring every young person in the borough has access to the right school.
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OLDHAM SEES A-LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE BOARD
Oldham is celebrating improvements across the board at A-Level.
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First look around new Northmoor Academy
Councillors and dignitaries have been given their first look around the near complete £7.5m Northmoor Academy.
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Do you have the skills to join a team of school leaders?
Do you want to help improve the standard and quality of education in our schools?
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BOOM! Oldham Council scoops top award for its school dinners
Oldham Council has been awarded a prestigious BOOM (Best of Organic Market) Award thanks to the high quality meals being served in schools across the borough.
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Council reviews Saddleworth and Lees primary school places plan
Oldham Council is to revisit its plans for the provision of new primary school places in the Saddleworth West and Lees district.
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Meeting date set to reconsider Saddleworth School planning applications
Oldham Council's Planning Committee will meet to reconsider all four applications relating to the proposed new Saddleworth School this month.
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Council to reconsider Saddleworth School planning applications
Oldham Council is to reconsider the planning applications relating to the proposed new Saddleworth School in Diggle.
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Oldham Education and Skills Commission report published
Estelle Morris will publish the Oldham Education and Skills Commission (OESC) report today – handing it to Jim McMahon on his final day as Council Leader.
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Special meeting to consider Saddleworth School planning applications
Oldham Council's Planning Committee is set to consider all four applications relating to the proposed new Saddleworth School at a special meeting next month.
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Extra drop-in event for Diggle highways plans
Oldham Council is holding an extra drop-in event where people can view the proposed highways scheme for the new Saddleworth School next week.
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Lifelong Learning Service is outstanding - once again
Oldham Council’s Lifelong Learning Service has been officially rated ‘outstanding’ across the board – for the second time.
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Work begins on new primary academy
Oldham Council has begun work on the borough’s new £7.5m sponsored academy.
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Saddleworth School planning process: Next steps
Oldham Council is issuing an update on the next steps in the planning process for the proposed new Saddleworth School.
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Oldham pupils congratulated on GCSE success
Oldham Council has congratulated young people in schools who have received their GCSE results today (Thursday, August 20).
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Oldham's A-Level pass rate above national average
Oldham students are celebrating their A-Level success today (Thursday, August 13) with early indications revealing the borough’s results are higher than the national average.
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Oldham Education and Skills Commission: Schools stronger when we work together
Plans for a new and revolutionary school led system to raise education standards for all local children were launched today (June 25).
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Oldham is sew good at helping residents into textiles career
Oldham Council is working closely with partners to boost employment opportunities in an industry made famous by the borough.
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Proposals for new Saddleworth School revealed
Plans for the proposed new Saddleworth School in Diggle have been revealed – with the public asked to give their views during a four-week consultation period.
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Final call for public views on site selection for Saddleworth School
Oldham Council is inviting final submissions from the public ahead of the selection of the site for the new Saddleworth School.
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Work starts on new special school
Oldham Council and sponsors New Bridge School have started work on the borough’s new £6.25m special school – Hollinwood Academy.
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Become an internet Superhero
Oldham Local Safeguarding Children Board is urging young people to stay safe and become ‘Superheroes’ when they go online.
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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.
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Preferred site for Saddleworth School confirmed
Work on a feasibility study to identify and review the options to address the significant condition need at Saddleworth Secondary School is now complete.
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Plans approved to expand Propps Hall Primary School
Work to boost the capacity of a Failsworth primary school has been given the green light by Oldham Council.
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Contractors chosen for new special school
Oldham Council and sponsors New Bridge School are pleased to announce contractors Extraspace Solutions (UK) ltd has been chosen to build the borough’s new £6.25m special school.
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Star pupils' return boosts Oldham Education and Skills Commission
The new group tasked with promoting learning and educational excellence across Oldham has met for the first time.
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Jumbo payout boosts support for residents
Oldham Council is set to help residents on the road to a new career thanks to an airport windfall.
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Free school meals on track for thousands of Oldham pupils
Thousands more Oldham children are set to enjoy tucking into free school dinners next term.
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High standards maintained in Oldham GCSE results
Pupils in Oldham have maintained high standards following the publication of today’s GCSE results (Thursday, August 21).
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Oldham beats national average for A-Level results
Oldham students are celebrating their A-Level success with early indications revealing the borough has bucked the national trend.
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Council confirms new Saddleworth School site option
Oldham Council is proposing a new site option for consideration in the project to deliver the new Saddleworth School.
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Oldham primary schools' performance is surging ahead
Oldham’s primary schools are celebrating record SATs results which show them surging ahead of national averages in the basics of English and maths.
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Estelle Morris: Oldham's "courage" in launching Education Commission
Estelle Morris has hailed Oldham’s “courage” and vision in setting up a new Education and Skills Commission (OESC).
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Oldham to launch Education and Skills Commission
Oldham is launching a new Education and Skills Commission to help raise local standards and aspirations so that every child can achieve their full potential.
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Funding to help residents with language skills
Oldham Council and Oldham College has secured funding of £96,000 to help teach residents who are struggling with English.
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Lifelong Learning is changing lives
Oldham Council’s Lifelong Learning Service is encouraging residents to try something new through free taster sessions.
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Oldham Council signs up to Leadership Compact
Oldham Council is one of the first local authorities in the country to sign up to a code of practice introduced by the NAHT (National Association of Head Teachers).
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School meals are top of the class
Oldham Council has been awarded a prestigious ‘Gold Food for Life Catering Mark’ thanks to the high quality meals being served in schools across the borough.
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Oldham sees 24 per cent fall in 16-18-year-old NEETs
Oldham has seen a significant drop in the number of NEETs – young people not in education, employment or training – in the 16-18 age group.
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Saddleworth School: Legals done - design work set to start
Oldham Council has now signed final legal agreements with partners to deliver the proposed new Saddleworth School at Diggle.
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Young people benefit with new education club
Shaw Youth Centre has been awarded £3,000 to set up an after school homework club – the Chill Chat Snack Group.
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Cabinet set to discuss primary school expansion plans
A new primary school and more school places could in the pipeline for the borough.
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Phoenix Free School plans rejected by Department for Education
The Department for Education (DfE) has formally rejected plans to set up the Phoenix Free School in Oldham.
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Springhead schools amalgamation proposals rejected
Oldham Council has been notified that proposals to amalgamate an infant and junior school in Springhead have been rejected.
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Oldham pupils in Parliament policy competition
Pupils from Whitegate End Primary School are hoping to influence the central corridors of power, by taking part in an inspiring film-making project
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Saddleworth School: Council set to buy Diggle site
Oldham Council is in final negotiations to acquire the site for a new fit-for-purpose Saddleworth School.
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Enrich your mind and body this new year at Oldham Libraries
Oldham Council libraries are providing courses to make sure those New Year resolutions get off to a flying start.
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Make Oldham Children's University your New Year's resolution
Oldham Council’s School Support Service is urging schools, community clubs and parents of children aged seven to 14 to sign up to the Oldham Children’s University in the New Year.
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Chadderton pupil places boost: Work to start on school extensions
Work to boost the number of primary schools places available in Chadderton is set to begin.
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Oldham scoops learning grant to teach English
Oldham Council and Oldham College have won a grant worth more than £96,000 to run projects to support local residents with little or no knowledge of English.
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Brilliant Books honoured in Oldham by young people
Avid readers and aspiring authors will get the chance to meet literary stars this week as part of Oldham Council’s ‘Brilliant Books’ campaign.
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Oldham Council responds to Free School consultation
Oldham Council has formally responded to a Department for Education (DfE) consultation on proposals to set up the Phoenix Free School in the Borough.
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Get Oldham Working goes global for local entrepreneurs
Oldham Council is backing the world’s biggest campaign to promote entrepreneurship with a series of events.
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Join in Oldham's Health and Wellbeing Week
Oldham libraries are hosting a week-long series of events and activities to improve the public’s health and wellbeing.
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School's orchard plans get £10,000 National Lottery boost
A Shaw primary school has successfully secured £10,000 of National Lottery funding to create an orchard inside the school grounds
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Limehurst plans enter brand new phase
An ambitious plan to revitalise an Oldham estate has moved forward the signing of a pioneering agreement between Oldham Council and housing group Regenda.
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Oldham schools above the national average at Key Stage 2
The latest Key Stage Two results show pupils across Oldham are achieving results above the national average.
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Extra money means extra places for Oldham primary schools
Oldham Council has successfully bid for £2.5 million from the Government to provide hundreds of additional places at four successful local primary schools.
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Oldham Council 'extremely disappointed' at school site ruling
Oldham Council is “extremely disappointed” by the final ruling from the Department for Education on the future of the former South Chadderton school site.
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Event explores youth unemployment
Oldham Youth Council is hosting a half day consultation conference for young people exploring the theme of youth unemployment this Friday (July 12).
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Pupils support walk to school campaign
Pupils have been putting their best foot forward and stepping out in support of Oldham Council’s campaign to get more young people walking to school.
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'Get Oldham Working' campaign gains early momentum
The Get Oldham Working team is currently working towards more than 1,300 employment related opportunities as a result of 82 local organisations pledging to support our campaign to Get Oldham Working.
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70 Years of School Dinners: Dishing up a 1940's-Themed menu
Oldham Council’s Educational Catering Service and East Crompton St James’ primary school are dishing up a special 1940’s-themed school dinner for pupils.
