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Bradford College has announced extra enrolment opportunities, which are described as 'ideal' for 16-year-olds who have not been in education since the start of the current academic year

Bradford College

Bradford College adds extra enrolment dates through to Friday

Schools and transport disrupted by snow in Bradford

Schools and transport disrupted by snow in Bradford

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Schools and transport disrupted by snow in Bradford

Stanbury Village School, in Keighley

Stanbury Village School, in Keighley

Full list of schools opening late and one closure due to snow

Snow in Bradford in February 2021

Snow in Bradford in February 2021

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Schools delay opening, buses diverted and trains cancelled as snow hits Bradford

Gemma Muff has set up a support group for parents who are struggling to seal with the SEND system

Gemma Muff has set up a support group for parents who are struggling to seal with the SEND system

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Group lets parents of children with special educational needs know 'you're not alone'

The Bradford Clean Air Schools Programme has awarded funding to 48 schools in the Bradford district. Pictured is Councillor Mohsin Hussain with the school council at Holybrook Primary School, during a Clean Air Schools Programme session

The Bradford Clean Air Schools Programme has awarded funding to 48 schools in the Bradford district. Pictured is Councillor Mohsin Hussain with the school council at Holybrook Primary School, during a Clean Air Schools Programme session

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School grants awarded in Bradford Clean Air Schools Programme

Parents and children of Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy completed the school run on foot, along with Living Streets’ mascot, Strider, as part of a new initiative to reduce congestion and pollution around the school

Parents and children of Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy completed the school run on foot, along with Living Streets’ mascot, Strider, as part of a new initiative to reduce congestion and pollution around the school

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Barkerend partners with Lidl to pedestrianise part of school run

Images show school pupils raising their hands in the classroom, a school meal, a child on weighing scales, and an empty playground

Images show school pupils raising their hands in the classroom, a school meal, a child on weighing scales, and an empty playground

Children & Young People

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'Much more work to do' amid efforts to tackle obesity among Bradford school pupils

Students from Bradford investigated a mock crime scene set up a the University of Bradford

Students from Bradford investigated a mock crime scene set up a the University of Bradford

Bradford 'junior detectives' investigate mock crime scene in police project

The bus service which picks up and drops off St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College students

The bus service which picks up and drops off St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College students

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Parents 'outraged' about proposed withdrawal of Bradford school bus services

The scholars are Alice Bazely, Nia Hughes, Grace Myers, Angus Bower, Finlay Whatford, and Gallagher Wrigh

The scholars are Alice Bazely, Nia Hughes, Grace Myers, Angus Bower, Finlay Whatford, and Gallagher Wrigh

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Bradford school becomes highest achieving 'non-selective' school

Bradford University has shared innovations that are making lectures more engaging, including realtime translation and interactive polling. Pictured: Erica Bellamy and Dr Keren Bielby-Clarke in the Barn lecture theatre, which features Echo360 technology

Bradford University has shared innovations that are making lectures more engaging, including realtime translation and interactive polling. Pictured: Erica Bellamy and Dr Keren Bielby-Clarke in the Barn lecture theatre, which features Echo360 technology

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EchoPolling and live lecture translation among university innovations

Pupils at Dixons City Academy are starting later (10.30am) this morning

Pupils at Dixons City Academy are starting later (10.30am) this morning

'Issue with building' forces later start at large Bradford school this morning

One in 30 children in Bradford miss at least half of their lessons, new figures have revealed

One in 30 children in Bradford miss at least half of their lessons, new figures have revealed

Bradford Council

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One in 30 Bradford children miss at least half of their lessons, figures reveal

Sunia Mukhtar has spoken out

Sunia Mukhtar has spoken out

Children & Young People

Mum speaks out after school's 'catalogue of failures' left daughter burned

'Cycle of Strengths: A Women's Health and Empowerment Forum' will take place in the University of Bradford's Bright Building tomorrow (October 29). Spaces are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite

'Cycle of Strengths: A Women's Health and Empowerment Forum' will take place in the University of Bradford's Bright Building tomorrow (October 29). Spaces are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite

Women's health and empowerment event to take place in Bright Building

Wibsey Primary School

Wibsey Primary School

Bradford primary school shuts Reception classes for two days

Wibsey Primary School

Wibsey Primary School

Some classes will be closed at Bradford primary school today

Wreckage from a World War Two plane crash where a pilot from Keighley was killed has been recovered in Northern Ireland

Wreckage from a World War Two plane crash where a pilot from Keighley was killed has been recovered in Northern Ireland

Key find leads to appeal about Bradford district pilot killed in World War Two

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Police send letters about anti-social firework use to schools across Bradford

Pupils at Carrwood Primary School, Ryecroft Primary Academy, and Farfield Primary and Nursery School will benefit from free fruit and vegetables courtesy of a Tesco scheme

Pupils at Carrwood Primary School, Ryecroft Primary Academy, and Farfield Primary and Nursery School will benefit from free fruit and vegetables courtesy of a Tesco scheme

Three Bradford schools to receive free fruit and veg from Tesco

The Early Language Support for Every Child programme is being piloted across nine nurseries and primary schools in Bradford District, as part of nationwide testing of the service

The Early Language Support for Every Child programme is being piloted across nine nurseries and primary schools in Bradford District, as part of nationwide testing of the service

Speech and language service launched in Bradford District schools

Baildon CE Primary School (left), Burley Oaks Primary School (top-right) and Addingham Primary School (bottom-right) are on the list

Baildon CE Primary School (left), Burley Oaks Primary School (top-right) and Addingham Primary School (bottom-right) are on the list

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Parents from 30 Bradford schools want them to be 'smartphone free' until Year 9

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School in Shipley

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School in Shipley

Bradford Pantomime

Why a Bradford district school is partially closed this morning

Pupils in the new science labs at IQRA, with teacher Maria Mehrin.

Pupils in the new science labs at IQRA, with teacher Maria Mehrin.

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Bradford primary school's 'hard work and passion' recognised through award

Vehicle-mounted mapping cameras and scanners are among the tech bought by Bradford University with its multi-million-pound AHRC funding. Pictured: members of the Archaeological and Forensic Sciences department, driving tuk-tuks used to map the city

Vehicle-mounted mapping cameras and scanners are among the tech bought by Bradford University with its multi-million-pound AHRC funding. Pictured: members of the Archaeological and Forensic Sciences department, driving tuk-tuks used to map the city

University of Bradford

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Brick-by-brick 'Virtual Bradford' built with university's tech funding

While attainment levels have shown a 1% increase from 57% the year before, they are down from 63% in 2018-19 (Danny Lawson/PA)

While attainment levels have shown a 1% increase from 57% the year before, they are down from 63% in 2018-19 (Danny Lawson/PA)

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'Teachers choose to work in neighbouring areas rather than in Bradford' - union boss

Professor Paul Thorning at the launch of the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem, an example of the initiatives which have won Bradford University praise in this year's Knowledge Exchange Framework results

Professor Paul Thorning at the launch of the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem, an example of the initiatives which have won Bradford University praise in this year's Knowledge Exchange Framework results

University of Bradford

KEF results recognise Bradford University's knowledge transfer skills

Bradford College has been given the title of Microsoft Showcase School for the 2024/25 academic year, in recognition of its use of technology and creative teaching practices

Bradford College has been given the title of Microsoft Showcase School for the 2024/25 academic year, in recognition of its use of technology and creative teaching practices

Bradford College

Bradford College wins Microsoft Showcase School accreditation

Co-op Academy Grange

Co-op Academy Grange

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Bradford school teacher banned for life after sending explicit sexual images

The University of Bradford

The University of Bradford

University of Bradford

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University of Bradford second-worst in North and North East, according to guide

Dixons Allerton Academy, in Rhodesway, is one of 17 schools taking part in the new initiative

Dixons Allerton Academy, in Rhodesway, is one of 17 schools taking part in the new initiative

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Bradford school trust launches 'revolutionary' nine-day fortnights for teachers

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College

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CEO of trust confident ‘inadequate’ school can go from ‘strength to strength’

Partou Ashmoor Day Nursey and Pre-school received a 'Good' report from Ofsted

Partou Ashmoor Day Nursey and Pre-school received a 'Good' report from Ofsted

Nursery that 'holds special place in the heart in community' gets glowing report

The staff and pupils at Beckfoot Hazelbeck Special School

The staff and pupils at Beckfoot Hazelbeck Special School

'Remarkable' Bradford school gains 'Outstanding' report as it welcomes new head

Asda has launched a shop-and-scan initiative to support primary schools. Lorraine Smith, community and customer champion at the Rooley Lane store, encourages people to get involved

Asda has launched a shop-and-scan initiative to support primary schools. Lorraine Smith, community and customer champion at the Rooley Lane store, encourages people to get involved

Asda launches shop-and-scan initiative to support primary schools

Children, parents and staff abseiled down the Moda building in Leeds to raise money for charity

Children, parents and staff abseiled down the Moda building in Leeds to raise money for charity

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'Fears conquered' as Bradford school raises nearly £5,000 in charity abseil

Kids Planet Woodside is celebrating after receiving a good rating by Ofsted

Kids Planet Woodside is celebrating after receiving a good rating by Ofsted

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Bradford nursery that uses Danish outdoor learning approach rated Good by Ofsted

St Matthew’s CE Primary School

St Matthew’s CE Primary School

New headteacher appointed at primary school that's set to join academy trust

Schools will no longer be issued with one of four headline grades for overall effectiveness when inspected

Schools will no longer be issued with one of four headline grades for overall effectiveness when inspected

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Union boss hopes Ofsted change will 'prevent knee-jerk reactions from parents'

Caroline Foster is the new headteacher at Bradford Girls’ Grammar School

Caroline Foster is the new headteacher at Bradford Girls’ Grammar School

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Bradford school appoints new headteacher

Police have issued a warning about parking near schools

Police have issued a warning about parking near schools

Police issue warning about parking as children return to school this week

Dancers performing at the opening of the Project Resurgence ballet studio in Bradford city centre, which is on the fourth floor of the old HMRC building in Nelson Street

Dancers performing at the opening of the Project Resurgence ballet studio in Bradford city centre, which is on the fourth floor of the old HMRC building in Nelson Street

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Inside new ballet studio in Bradford city centre that's smashing stereotypes

IK Collections owner Imran Khan

IK Collections owner Imran Khan

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Bradford tailoring firm donates free blazers to students

From left: Ruqaiyah Ali, Eloise Baker, and Eliza Street, who along with Fiona Luo achieved grade 7s and above in their Computer Science GCSE

From left: Ruqaiyah Ali, Eloise Baker, and Eliza Street, who along with Fiona Luo achieved grade 7s and above in their Computer Science GCSE

Bradford Grammar School

Top grades after cybersecurity finals for four Bradford Grammar girls

Bradford University's School of Management has received Small Business Charter status for the next five years

Bradford University's School of Management has received Small Business Charter status for the next five years

University of Bradford

Small Business Charter re-accreditation for management school

GCSE Results Day 2024: Delight as Bradford students get grades

GCSE Results Day 2024: Delight as Bradford students get grades

GCSE Results 2024

GCSE Results Day 2024: Delight as Bradford students get grades

Pupils celebrate their successes on GCSE Results Day

Pupils celebrate their successes on GCSE Results Day

Boy fleeing war and teen who broke neck among Bradford's GCSE success stories

University of Bradford

Nursing course spaces still up for grabs at Bradford University

How one of the new computer labs in the Horton D building will look

How one of the new computer labs in the Horton D building will look

University of Bradford

£600,000 investment set to expand Bradford University computer suite

Whitcliffe Mount, A SHARE Academy, in Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton

Whitcliffe Mount, A SHARE Academy, in Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton

Former assistant headteacher banned for indecent child and animal images

The office building that was mooted for a new academy

The office building that was mooted for a new academy

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New academy plan is refused due to concerns over location

We'll be bringing you live updates from across Bradford as students pick up their A-Level results

We'll be bringing you live updates from across Bradford as students pick up their A-Level results

A Level Results 2024

A-Level 2024 results recap: Updates across Bradford

Students from across Bradford celebrated outstanding success on A-Level results day

Students from across Bradford celebrated outstanding success on A-Level results day

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Inspirational student transforms grief into success while three head to Oxford