Darwen Academy's state of the art plans

3:54pm Thursday 8th May 2008

DARWEN Academy will be doing away with traditional school uniforms, school bells and timetables when it opens in September.

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	Young Lancashire scientist set to represent Britain in contest
	1:52pm Tue 6 May 08
	A LANCASHIRE student faces the 'experience of a lifetime' after being selected to represent Britain in an international physics competition.

Concern over Rossendale schools change

5:45pm Monday 5th May 2008

SIBLINGS could no longer be given priority for places at schools which their brothers and sisters attend.

	The pen that 'speaks' several languages
	10:59am Mon 5 May 08
	EAST Lancashire tots can now learn nursery rhymes and read books in languages as diverse as Russian and Urdu thanks to a new high-tech resource.
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	Burnley's £10m university campus taking shape
	12:21pm Mon 5 May 08
	NEW glimpses have been given of Burnley's £81million university and college campus.
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BAE to invest in universities in exchange for curriculum input

8:42am Wednesday 30th April 2008

BAE Systems could pour money into universities in exchange for a say in its curriculum, it has emerged.

	Nelson and Colne College's new head outlines vision
	5:36pm Mon 28 Apr 08
	NELSON and Colne College's new head is hoping to strengthen links with businesses and industry when she takes up her role.
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	Blackburn pupils produce anti-drugs DVD
	2:49pm Mon 28 Apr 08
	ENTERPRISING pupils have produced their own anti-drugs DVD, which is to be sold to schools throughout Lancashire.

	Blackburn teachers’ tribute to young battler David
	9:05am Mon 28 Apr 08
	STAFF from St Luke and St Phillip's Primary School, Hancock Street, Blackburn, took part in a 12-mile charity walk in memory of former pupil David Ashton, who died last month.

	Hundreds celebrate anniversary of Colne school
	3:25pm Sun 27 Apr 08
	HUNDREDS of people turned up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a Colne high school.

	Stonyhurst to appear in climate change TV programme
	12:12pm Sun 27 Apr 08
	A RENOWNED Catholic college is set to be the star of a new series that examines climate change.
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Alcoholic broke into four Burnley schools

1:10pm Saturday 26th April 2008

A RAIDER stole computer equipment from schools to fund his drink problem has been jailed for 12 months.

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Anne Frank display at Blackburn Cathedral

2:51pm Thursday 24th April 2008

SCHOOLS can visit Anne Frank's bedroom without leaving the country, thanks to an exhibition at Blackburn Cathedral.

	QEGS a class act since King Henry VIII
	2:33pm Thu 24 Apr 08
	AT the same time that Henry VIII was taking to the throne of England, a new school was founded in Blackburn, close to the parish church.

	More East Lancs schools to close due to teachers' strike
	4:20pm Wed 23 Apr 08
	UPDATE PUPILS at dozens of schools across East Lancashire will have the day off tomorrow as their teachers go out on strike.
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Lecturers to picket Burnley College

1:25pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008

LECTURERS will picket all five sites of Burnley College tomorrow.

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	Creative minds at Blackburn and Darwen schools scoop awards
	12:53pm Wed 23 Apr 08
	HIGH schools took part in an awards ceremony after completing a course aimed at exploring community cohesion.

Darwen children’s centre is good, says Ofsted

10:58am Tuesday 22nd April 2008

OFSTED inspectors have praised the curriculum at a children's centre saying it meets children's individual learning needs and prepares them for school.

	£7million new school for Little Harwood
	5:31pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	A BLACKBURN school is to be demolished and rebuilt as part of a £7million revamp.
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	Pupils interview new teachers at Blackburn school
	4:43pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	PUPILS are interviewing prospective new teachers in a bid to give youngsters a voice at their school.
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Haslingden school bids for trust status

9:20pm Monday 21st April 2008

A ROSSENDALE primary school is set to opt out of local authority control to become a trust school.

	Blackburn superhead - the secret of our success
	2:09pm Fri 18 Apr 08
	A "SUPERHEAD" who was brought in to save a failing school has spoken of how it has been transformed in just three years.
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	Burnley school's new head 'relishes challenge'
	10:04pm Fri 18 Apr 08
	THE new head of a failing Burnley school said he "relishes the challenge" of turning it around.
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Burnley school's fence approved to beat yobs

9:36pm Friday 18th April 2008

GOVERNORS have claimed a victory in a battle with residents over a new security fence around a Burnley primary school.

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	Kiran’s colourful day on favourite show
	11:40am Fri 18 Apr 08
	CREATIVE Kiran Ayub has beaten off competition from children across the country to win the chance to appear on her favourite television show.
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Arsonists close Accrington school

2:28pm Thursday 17th April 2008

PUPILS could get an extra week of holiday after arsonists targeted a school using a lager bottle filled with flammable liquid.

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Blackburn special school ‘impressive’, says report

3:30pm Thursday 17th April 2008

A SPECIAL school has been praised by Government watchdog Ofsted for its improvements.

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	Blackburn dyslexia teacher calls for more action
	11:44am Thu 17 Apr 08
	A FORMER teacher campaigns for dyslexia awareness after her son was diagnosed with the condition has called for more work to identify children with literacy difficulties.
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	Westholme pupils net fishing boat for Kenyan village
	4:48pm Wed 16 Apr 08
	VILLAGERS in a deprived African village are getting a new fishing boat to help feed their families after their plight touched East Lancashire youngsters.
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Burnley schools’ charity effort praised

4:52pm Tuesday 15th April 2008

PUPILS from Burnley schools have raised almost £1,000 for charity by getting active and keeping healthy.

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