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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

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The new educators were welcomed at GEMS Awareness Day 2026

Ad Feature GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new teachers to its global network

Preston Muslim Girls High School students celebrate their results

Preston Muslim Girls High School celebrates outstanding GCSE results

Twenty talented dancers from Amanda Rogers School of Dance & Performing Arts are preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as they head to Disneyland Paris to perform at the prestigious Videopolis Theatre

20 Penwortham dancers set to perform at Disneyland Paris

The campaign is being backed by Lee Parkinson MBE, better known as Mr. P

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Staff and pupils at Hutton Grammar say they are delighted with their new Ofsted report

South Ribble secondary school 'delighted' by new Ofsted report

Endeavour Learning Trust staff at the Tes awards ceremony.

Lancashire education trust celebrates multiple award wins

Larches High School (Pupil Referral Unit)

Teacher convicted of assault is banned from classroom for 2 years

Three of the Endeavour Learning Trust schools: top left Burscough Priory Academy, bottom left Ormskirk School, right Norhtbrook Primary School.

Lancashire education trust shortlisted for multiple prestigious awards

Join the MySpaceEd revision course that helps GCSE and A-level students beat national average grades.

Join revision course that helps students beat national average grades

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

Preston College & Runshaw College to receive millions from government

According to teachers, the influence of extreme online content and personalities is leading to behaviours that are racist, misogynistic , and homophobic or transphobic

"The misogyny we are seeing from some boys is frightening"

School children in a classroom. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Preston primary school told to keep up the good work by Ofsted

The school has 79% of its pupils meeting the expected standard, with 24% of pupils achieving at a higher standard.

Teacher made explicit photos & sent sexual messages from school
A Clitheroe teacher has been banned from the classroom after sending sexualised messages and images while on primary school grounds.
Catherine Musgrove

25 unmissable retro pics of pupils and teachers in the 1990s

25 brilliant retro photos of pupils and teachers at primary schools

The late Sylvia Fenwick, teacher at Penwortham Priory High School

Tributes to Penwortham teacher who inspired generations

Garstang St Thomas Primary School pupils celebrate their LAMDA exam success.

School celebrates 100% pass rate in prestigious arts programme

Photo taken at the launch of the My Voice free PSHE resource.

Lancashire school kids to learn about local holocaust survivors

The swimming team of Longton County Primary School near Preston who won the South Ribble swimming gala team prize as well as some of the individual events.

25 treasured old pictures of Longton Primary School at 100 years old

Former teacher and now reporter Neil Fatkin.

I was a teacher for 17 years & my view on phone ban won't be popular

Smashed in Lancashire

Smashed Live delivers vital alcohol education to thousands of Lancashire student...

Pupils Lewis Robinson, Beth Scott and Kathyrn Smurthwaite jump for joy after getting their GCSE results in 2012.

'No crumpled certificates': GCSE results to be made available on app

Fulwood High School students

21 awesome pics from Preston schools in the 1990s

Lancashire County Councillor takes on new role to help women
County Councillor Ellie Close is used to juggling the competing demands of parenting, running her own business and her political role.
Jack Marshall

49 truly memorable pictures that go back to schools 1997-1999

The headmaster of Preston's largest primary school was sent on his way to retirement by a crowd of friendly faces. All 374 children at St Andrew's CofE school gathered in the school hall to say goodbye to Mr John Jelf. And to cpmplete the occasion, three of the head's own children were there too

14 memorable pictures capturing schools in Preston in 1985

New teachers at Howick CE Primary school near Preston, from left, Helen Maden class 2 and Jane Lambert class 3 - pictured in 1999

20 treasured photos of teachers who taught a generation of school kids

The report said: "Pupils flourish at this incredibly vibrant school. Staff expertly use pupils’ preferred mode of
communication to greet them with kind words and a smile at the start of each day. The school’s strong transition programme aids pupils in settling in quickly when they first start. They benefit significantly from the caring relationships they enjoy with staff, who know them extremely well. Pupils are happy."

Teacher banned from classroom after restraining special needs child

Margaret Constance [Connie] Hardacre, 100

Much loved former teacher turns 100 - and this is her secret

92% of teachers report that AI has improved lesson adaptability.

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Declan Stephens presents the awards

Celebrating Success: Garstang Community Academy Year 11 Awards Evening

One in three teachers see children arrive in school within the region hungry every day

Teachers across North West report seeing hungry children in classrooms everyday

All the inspiring Lancashire winners of the prestigious Educate Awards

The Lancs schools, teachers & trusts that won big at Educate Awards

Walton le Dale High School Classroom Assistant Stephen Sandwell supervises pupils Louise Neale, Kellyanne (correct) Harker, Michelle Waugh, Laura Cheetham and Kieron (correct) Thomas.

21 amazing high school memories between 1995 and 1999

All the inspiring Lancashire winners of the prestigious Educate Awards

All the inspiring Lancashire winners of the prestigious Educate Awards

Mr Hutchinson, head teacher from Walton-le-Dale High School, Preston, with pupils (from left) Alan Parkinson, Layna Robinson, Kerrie Armistead, David Usman and Andrew Batt, all aged 12

Fantastic pictures of 1990s Preston primary and high school teachers

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

Safety campaigners at a Preston school were celebrating after winning back their crossing patrol - now all they need is a lollipop lady. Parents and governors have been locked in a row with the county council since the crossing patrol at Kennington County Primary School was scrapped shortly before the new term. Pictured: Mary Pape (far right) with some of the pupils she has helped cross the busy road

21 memorable photos taking you back to primary school life

A scene from a previous Educate Awards

All the Lancashire schools & teachers hailed at Educate Awards 2025

Principal Sarah Gregory at Aurora Woodlands School

Ofsted gives verdict on Lancashire special school

Fishergate, Preston c.1985 by Ian Thacker courtesy of Heather Crook

19 incredible scenes which encompass Preston life in the 80s

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Eight in 10 teachers reported separations having a negative impact on both their pupils' attendance and performance

'Messy separations' are affecting children and schools, teachers say

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

One thousand Lancashire brownies and guides formed a vivid symbolic backcloth to the diamond jubilee celebrations of the guiding movement The 60 year celebrations at Preston North End's football ground marked the growth of the area's guiding movement from 500 members at the birth of 1917 to the present 13,000. About 8,000 guides, brownies and rangers were present. Pictured are some of the Blackpool girls who gave a demonstration of old Lancashire dances

41 brilliants picture of Preston places and faces back to the late 70s

Fulwood High School students

21 awesome pics from Preston schools in the 1990s

Westholme Principal Paul Taylor

Ad Feature Another superb year of GCSE results for Westholme

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Police have come to the aid of The Coppice School in Bamber Bridge, who were in need of a major cash boost. Preston bobbies donated a four foot stick of rock they won in a TV contest, which will be raffled to provide funds for a minibus. Chief Supt Ken Mackay, left, and PC Alan Corlett present headmistress Miss Janice Harrison with the jumbo-sized rock. On PC Corlett's left is his daughter Shelley

Remembering lost scenes from Preston schools in the 70s, 80s and 90

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

Lostock Hall Community High School maths teacher, Helen Cooke, centre, with year 8 pupils who scored level 6 in their maths sats

Maths and science teachers we remember from Preston's past

Archbishop Temple C.E School in the Youth Speaks 2010 competition at Preston Town Hall

Fantastic pictures of school days 15 years ago for thise in their 20s

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