Education

Houghton Conquest Lower School

No stopping rule to be introduced outside this primary school

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Animal schools service has licence suspended over safeguarding concerns

Dr Kim Hackett, director for system health and sustainability at Research England

Cranfield University opens new clean energy laboratories

Booktastic has received a grant to support its work encouraging children's love of reading

Booktastic wins major grant to help promote children’s love of reading

Applications for secondary school places can be made online

Don’t miss deadline for applying for 2027 secondary school places

An artist's impression of the new teaching block to be built at Holywell School

Go ahead for nearly 700 extra school places in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine

School classroom

Consultation over plans to cut reception class places at Silsoe school

More than 185 children took part in the Bedford Junior Aquathlon last weekend (October 11)

Celebrating 20 years of popular Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Olivia Danks

Bedford teenager beats more than 11k entries to win major poetry award

Maths stock image

Workshop offer adds up to free maths courses in Bedfordshire

The final poster design

Schoolchildren join campaign to spread message there is ‘no place for hate’
Young people in Bedfordshire are being encouraged to challenge prejudice and discrimination through a county-wide poster competition marking Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Taz Ahmed

Turvey Primary School was judged 'Exceptional for Personal Development and Wellbeing’ – Ofsted’s highest possible grade

Turvey Primary celebrates achieving ‘Exceptional’ Ofsted grades

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Euan Duncan.

Council's high needs deficit slashed by 90% thanks to SEND reform plan

Central Bedfordshire Council chambers. Image: Euan Duncan.

Planning decisions could be 'significantly disrupted'

Doug Hurley is set to touch-down at Cranfield University.

Out-of-this-world opportunity as NASA astronaut touches down in Bedfordshire

Dr Eva Peláez Álvarez working in the lab

Future of rubber gloves industry in the hands of Cranfield University boffins

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Iconic Media Group.

Action group claims over 440 SEND children are being denied full-time schooling

Central Bedfordshire Council Chicksands HQ. Photo: LDRS

Council to pay £450 to mum after failing child with special needs

A special event was held to mark the first journey of the walking bus

Walking bus aims to cut Wilstead school's carbon footprint

Central Bedfordshire Council

Parents to speak at council meeting after school transport chaos

Central Bedfordshire Council

'Children left stranded' - Council to discuss school transport 'crisis'

Students in front of a thriving Tiny Forest at the student programme celebration event hosted by Cranfield University

Green flags for 37 eco-friendly Central Beds schools

From left, Rina and Gabi accepting their cheque from the National Lottery Community Fund

CIC to deliver SEND families project thanks to £20k from National Lottery

Cranfield University has been nominated for an award as part of the Oscars of higher education

Cranfield University nominated for award as part of Oscars of higher education

Bedford School is hosting an Open Day on October 3

Open Day offers chance to learn more about Bedford School plan to admit girls

Bedford School (Picture: June Essex)

Harpur Trust admits there was no formal consultation on co-ed move

Bedford School (Picture: June Essex)

"Keep it boys only": Petition against Bedford School going co-ed next year

Bedford School, currently a boys' school, will become co-educational from September 2027

Bedford School to welcome girls from September 2027
Bedford School – currently a boys' school – is to become co-educational.
Clare Turner

Wixams Academy (Picture: Jo Quint Photography)

Wixams Academy halts 6th form as student numbers dwindle

Bedford Central Library, in Harpur Street

Have your say on £4.5m Bedford Central Library upgrade

Students at Samuel Whitbread Academy celebrating GCSE results today

GCSE success across the Bedfordshire Schools Trust academies

Goldington Academy Success

Goldington Academy celebrates GCSE results

Jess, Amelie, Ayla and Florence

A day of celebration for students at Sharnbrook Academy

Bedford College student Daniel Norman

Top marks for Bedfordshire students

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Blaithin Donnelly

Taking a chance through Clearing led me to the career I love

Amal Ahamed Mohamed Safrask was one of the first students through the doors at The Bedford Sixth Form to collect his A Level results.

Success and celebration mark A Level Results Day

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

These special glasses help you enjoy the eclipse safely

Solar eclipse glasses now from £17.74 on Amazon

File photo of students in class

£2.2 million boost for special education reform plan

Archaeologists at work. (Picture: Samuel Cockings)

Can you help fund archaeological dig of Roman villa in Bedford?

Cranfield Church of England Academy (St Paul’s site)

Central Beds Council planning application at school branded 'a complete mess'

Approximate location of the temporary classroom block

Council accused of 'appalling breach of process' over temporary classroom plan

Faculty of Health, Community & Life Sciences graduates toss their mortar boards

In pictures: University of Bedfordshire students celebrate graduation day

Parent Karis Foley says Bromham Primary School’s decision to include branded polo tops as part of its uniform is not cost effective (Google Maps)

Parent's petition: 'Rethink branded polo tops as part of my child's uniform'
A parent of schoolchildren at Bromham Primary is appealing for a rethink on its branded polo tops policy.
Clare Turner

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

Teacher Sharon Carter, has retired after a career spanning 39 years

Watch: Beloved Bedford teacher retires after 39 years inspiring school children

Central Beds Council has approved extra funding of £3m for early years and SEND education provision

£3m funding to expand early years and SEND provision in Central Bedfordshire

Well known local artist and teacher David Adrian 'Andy' Jones, who died in 2010

Paintings by Bedford artist to go on sale at Peacock Auction Centre

Renhold Primary School has officially been granted LEAF Demonstration Bronze level status

Top marks for school near Bedford granted prestigious environmental award

School readiness survey. Image: CBC.

Parents wanted for Central Beds Council's starting school survey

Cranfield University is one of 35 founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance

Cranfield University among founding members of Defence Universities Alliance

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Cranfield University's international students generate a net economic benefit of £78.3 million for the Mid Bedfordshire constituency, according to a report

Figures show Cranfield University international students contribution to economy

Central Bedfordshire Council offices

Mum's £4,200 payout from council after it failed special needs daughter

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