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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

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

University of Bradford

Nursing course spaces still up for grabs at Bradford University

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

The new look Peace Museum

The new look Peace Museum

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Unique Bradford museum opens in new premises TODAY

The Summer Reading Challenge aims to maintain children's confidence in reading over the school summer holidays

The Summer Reading Challenge aims to maintain children's confidence in reading over the school summer holidays

More than 130 free events organised for summer reading campaign

Money Matters team manager Emma Warden (centre) with Shelley Fawcett (left) and Paul Whitaker from the team

Money Matters team manager Emma Warden (centre) with Shelley Fawcett (left) and Paul Whitaker from the team

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Housing provider to offer school uniform vouchers to customers

Khudayja Makda has had her story “Mangoes” published in the book ‘Tales from the kitchen'

Khudayja Makda has had her story “Mangoes” published in the book ‘Tales from the kitchen'

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Woman celebrates first-class degree alongside work being published for first time

Bradford College is the only further education provider with Social Work England's course-provider status

Bradford College is the only further education provider with Social Work England's course-provider status

Bradford College

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Social Work undergraduate degree approved at higher education college

The university is encouraging applicants to consider its scholarship options for the next academic year

The university is encouraging applicants to consider its scholarship options for the next academic year

University of Bradford

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University of Bradford hands out £2.7m in grants and bursaries

Department for Education figures show there were 18,504 suspensions in the 2022-23 academic year

Department for Education figures show there were 18,504 suspensions in the 2022-23 academic year

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Over 18,500 students suspended from Bradford schools last year, figures reveal

Lisa Reilly was honoured as she retired from Russell Hall Primary School after 35 years

Lisa Reilly was honoured as she retired from Russell Hall Primary School after 35 years

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School's 'Lisa look' tribute to honour much-loved teacher retiring after 35 years

The 24-year-old Bradford University graduate seeks a job in information security

The 24-year-old Bradford University graduate seeks a job in information security

University of Bradford

Record-breaking bug bounty hunter graduates from Bradford University

The architecture students on a visit to Great Horton Road

The architecture students on a visit to Great Horton Road

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See how part of major Bradford road has been reimagined in 'exceptional' project

The cast of over 20 children at Co-op Academy Beckfield wowed with their take on the classic musical

The cast of over 20 children at Co-op Academy Beckfield wowed with their take on the classic musical

Primary school students close the year with Oliver! performance

Work to demolish Junction Mill has begun

Work to demolish Junction Mill has begun

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Work to demolish city centre mill building begins

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