Education and learning
Rotherham still leading the way on school admissions
Record numbers of pupils are finding out today which secondary school they will go to later this year in Rotherham.
1 March 2019
Primary Engineer campaign to inspire a new generation of engineers in the region kick-started at AMRC
Pompoms, sequins and sticky back plastic aren’t your typical engineering tools.
19 November 2018
New University Centre Rotherham welcomes students for first day of term
The new £10.5 million University Centre Rotherham (UCR) has opened its doors to students and adult learners for the first time today (Monday 24 September).
24 September 2018
Wates Residential North and Rotherham Council build futures for local jobseekers
Rotherham Council’s partnership with Wates Residential North to build 217 homes has resulted in employment opportunities for people in the borough.
6 September 2018
GCSE success in Rotherham
THOUSANDS of pupils are today celebrating after scooping great results across the borough for GCSEs.
23 August 2018
Pupils celebrate top A Levels results in Rotherham
Hundreds of pupils across Rotherham have today scooped record A-Level results – as schools top last year’s performances.
16 August 2018
RNN Group given keys to the door of University Centre Rotherham
The construction of the new University Centre in Rotherham has been officially finished enabling the delivery of degree courses and professional qualifications in the town.
13 August 2018
Local streets named by school children
A number of new street names have been chosen by children living near one of the borough’s newest estates.
4 July 2018
World Cup Walk to School
School pupils in Rotherham have been treated to a World Cup themed walk-to-school event to encourage more pupils and parents to ditch the car and travel to school on foot.
28 June 2018
Stay safe when swimming
Rotherham Council is urging parents to remind children of the dangers of swimming in open water during national Drowning Prevention Week (June 15 – 25).
18 June 2018
New Strategic Director of Children’s Services appointed
The new Strategic Director of Children’s Services for Rotherham Council has been named as Jon Stonehouse.
15 June 2018
Twenty thousand kids could be missing out on travel benefit in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) is urging schools, parents and carers to make sure their 11 to 16 year olds get a MegaTravel pass before the summer.
13 June 2018
Last chance to have a say on changes to early help services
It is the last chance for people to have their say over proposed changes to the way the early help and family engagement services are delivered as time runs out on a consultation.
29 May 2018
Good rating for special school
A school that teaches young people with social, emotional and mental health needs has been rated as being “good” by inspectors.
17 April 2018
Children once again get preferred primary school
Thousands of children will be going to their preferred primary school in Rotherham from this September, new figures out today show.
16 April 2018
Home to School Transport Plans
Council leaders are expected to agree to phase in updated Home to School transport arrangements over the next few months which will offer independence for users, and families better lifestyle choices.
4 April 2018
Even more pupils get school of choice
Thousands of pupils across Rotherham will be going to their preferred secondary school this September, with nearly all getting what they asked for.
1 March 2018
Apprenticeship programme creates local jobs for local people
Rotherham Council contract partner Mears continues to provide training opportunities for people in the borough and recently celebrated the achievements of recent apprentice’s at their annual awards.
19 December 2017
Nursery given outstanding rating once again
Inspirational leadership was the driving factor in a Rotherham nursery scooping an outstanding rating in a recent inspection.
13 December 2017
Dozens of pupils attend anti-bullying event
School children are doing their bit to stamp out bullying with a special event for around one hundred pupils at Rotherham’s New York stadium today.
13 November 2017
VIP Opening for Oakwood School
Secretary of State and former Rotherham resident Justine Greening was today the guest of honour as she officially opened her former school in her home town.
27 October 2017
Pupils champion new mental health campaign
Pupils across Rotherham wore yellow today to show other young people that they’re not alone when it comes to their mental health as part of a new campaign launch.
10 October 2017
Students across Rotherham celebrate GCSE success
THOUSANDS of pupils are today celebrating after scooping great results across the borough for GCSEs.
24 August 2017
Bumper crop of A-Level results in Rotherham
Hundreds of pupils across Rotherham have today scooped record A-Level results – as schools top last year’s performances.
17 August 2017
Bringing the sound of music to deaf children
Music is something we all take for granted, to be able to listen to and enjoy. However, for some children, the love of music may be something they are never able to enjoy - because they are deaf.
25 July 2017
Lead Governor retires after 28 years' service
One of the longest serving school governors in Rotherham has retired from the role.
25 July 2017
New Sponsor for Wath Comprehensive School
A new sponsor has been chosen for Wath Comprehensive School following it being put into special measures earlier this year.
21 July 2017
Schools' celebration for supporting children with additional needs
Schools which have improved how they work with children with additional needs held a celebratory event last week.
3 July 2017
Sponsor announced for Rotherham's newest school
A sponsor has been selected for Rotherham’s newest primary school – marking the next steps for the future of the prestigious multi-million pound Waverley development.
28 June 2017
Council rolls out extra safety measures for schools
Twenty mph warning signs are being introduced outside a number of schools in Rotherham, as part of the Council’s commitment to improve road safety.
26 June 2017
More children get preferred primary school
Figures out today show the vast majority of children have been offered a place at their preferred primary school.
18 April 2017
Rotherham schools setting the national standard with exam results
Schools in Rotherham are blazing a trail after four were named as being in the top 10 per cent of schools nationally for excellent results.
4 April 2017
Bid to recruit more childminders
Falling numbers of childminders has prompted council leaders to start a recruitment campaign.
28 March 2017
Pioneering history of Rotherham in stage spectacular
What did the Romans ever do for us? Well they helped put Rotherham on the map, among other things, with early Roman and Iron Age settlements having been discovered in the district.
22 March 2017
Ian McMillan's "poetry in motion" at Rotherham school
The benefits of walking or cycling short distances, rather than driving, have been emphasised by local poet Ian McMillan to Rotherham school children.
9 February 2017
Youngsters getting good deal in Rotherham
Rotherham is bucking the trend as a new report reveals hundreds of teenagers are in education or training for work in the borough.
1 February 2017
League table success for Rotherham schools
Schools in Rotherham are now above the national average across the board for GCSE performance, new leagues tables out today have confirmed.
19 January 2017
Final total a Ray of sunshine for Newman School
Marathon man Ray Matthews has handed over nearly £30,000 to a Rotherham special school after a six month long fundraising campaign.
13 January 2017
Wales High School set to expand
Over 150 new places are expected to be added to a popular Rotherham secondary school as part of wider £7 million growth plans across the borough.
3 January 2017
Primary school results amongst best in region
Rotherham primary school results are among the best in the region - a league table has revealed.
21 December 2016
Popular school set to expand
Additional classrooms are to be added to a popular Rotherham school as part of plans to help reduce the number of pupils on the waiting list in the future.
13 December 2016
Junior school overturns failing judgement
A once failing junior school is now one of Rotherham's best performing schools following a recent Government inspection.
29 November 2016
Young Inspectors scoop national award
A dedicated group of young people who rate the services of Rotherham Council were honoured at a prestigious award ceremony last week.
29 November 2016
Tasty tucker for school children
School children and Council leaders tucked into tasty dishes at a Rotherham primary this week to showcase the many meal choices now available.
2 November 2016
Double delight for Rotherham care home
A Rotherham care home is celebrating after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated it Good in all areas.
17 October 2016
Class sizes at village school to be expanded
A Rotherham school has proved so popular with parents that it now needs to expand its intake.
28 September 2016
Rotherham gives red card to school bullies
Red card to bullies in Rotherham.
16 September 2016
Marathon man raises money for Rotherham school
Go-getting grandad raises funds for Rotherham School.
15 September 2016
Students celebrate GCSE success across Rotherham
Thousands of pupils are today celebrating after scooping great results across the borough for GCSEs.
25 August 2016
Young Inspectors go from strength to strength
Inspections carried out by a team of young volunteers have started to show benefits and improvements at Rotherham Council.
25 August 2016
Pupils celebrate A levels results in Rotherham
Hundreds of pupils across Rotherham have today scooped record A level results – as schools top last year’s performances.
18 August 2016
Increase to secondary school places
Hundreds of places are expected to be added to secondary schools across Rotherham in the next few years as part of £7 million growth plans.
30 June 2016
New primary school for Rotherham
A brand new primary school is to be built in Rotherham.
29 June 2016
Record-breaking Get Up To Speed event goes supersonic
Two thousand visitors, 45 schools, 70 exhibitors - and a supersonic car - have helped the sixth Get Up To Speed festival to break records this year.
29 April 2016
Glittering accolade for primary school
A Rotherham primary school has been given a gold award for changes it’s made to how it works with children with additional needs.
26 April 2016
Thousands get preferred primary schools
Thousands of primary pupils in Rotherham will be going to their preferred school this September – as admissions results reveal over a 97 percent success rate.
16 April 2016
Families light up local area with lantern walk
Families who attend Maltby Crags Community School, recently lit up their local area with a lantern walk bringing communities of all ages together.
30 March 2016
Make a splash this Easter
Visitors to Clifton Park are invited to make a splash this Easter as the water park opens for the new season on Friday 25 March 2016.
22 March 2016
Rotherham children have better understanding of CSE after watching ‘Chelsea’s Choice’
Ninety-nine per cent of school children in Rotherham have a better understanding of CSE after watching 'Chelsea's Choice'.
14 March 2016
Rotherham bucks trend as pupils get school of choice
Once again thousands of pupils across Rotherham are set to go to their preferred secondary school in September with 99 percent getting a school they want.
3 March 2016
Success for Rotherham’s Early Help Services sees more young people in further education
More of Rotherham’s young people are accessing further education and training, latest statistics show.
8 February 2016
Don’t Stand By – Rotherham marks Holocaust Memorial Day
People of all ages and all walks of life gathered in Rotherham last Wednesday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2016.
4 February 2016
The Young Inspectors are recruiting!
Rotherham Council is placing young people at the heart of inspecting services delivered to children, young people and their families, and is looking for new recruits.
28 January 2016
Arnold Centre gains Rotherham Charter Gold Status
A Rotherham children’s centre and nursery has become the first in the borough to achieve the highly-acclaimed Rotherham Charter Gold accreditation.
28 January 2016
Young people get behind Holocaust Memorial Day
Young people from across Rotherham have been getting involved in marking this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day.
21 January 2016
Code Club sessions to launch
Do you like playing games, watching animations, using websites?
16 December 2015
Careers Matter at LEAF 2015
Morrison, part of Mears Group, brought together local businesses and organisations to showcase employment and training opportunities in Rotherham.
14 December 2015
Shining the spotlight on sexual exploitation
Two powerful theatre in education productions on the theme of child sexual exploitation are touring secondary schools across Rotherham.
8 December 2015
Rotherham schoolchildren take the lead at Question Time
Schoolchildren from Rotherham put their communication skills to good use last week when they visited the Town Hall for a question and answer session in the Council Chamber.
1 December 2015
Rotherham Youth Cabinet launches new manifesto
Rotherham Youth Cabinet has launched its manifesto for 2015-2016.
29 October 2015
Child Mayor takes on official duties
Now in its 25th year, Rotherham’s unique tradition of having a ‘Little Mayor for the Day’ returns at the end of the month.
22 October 2015
New school opens its doors to pupils
Rotherham’s first primary school to be built in 30 years has welcomed its first 70 pupils through its doors.
16 September 2015
Rotherham GCSE results
Rotherham students are celebrating their GCSE results today (Thursday 20 August).
20 August 2015
Rotherham A-Level results
Students across Rotherham have received their A-Level examination results today.
13 August 2015
Rotherham’s Imagination Library to finish February 2016
Following on from an announcement earlier this year, Rotherham Council has agreed to end its Imagination Library book-gifting service which costs up to £400k a year to run.
12 August 2015
Top of the league for adult learners
Over a hundred adult learners and their families attended an annual awards and celebration event at Rotherham Civic Theatre, with special guest presenter Howard Webb, MBE.
7 August 2015
Rotherham on top of school places
Good news for parents across Rotherham - long term planning by the local authority to provide future school places is paying off.
23 July 2015
Triumphant win for Rotherham Schools' brass band
The Rotherham Schools’ Youth Brass Band (RSYBB) topped the charts with a double-whammy win at this year’s Whiston Festival of Brass.
10 July 2015
Abbey on the up!
A Rotherham special school facing closure earlier this year is now making real progress according to national inspectors.
3 June 2015
Apply for places at new Eastwood Village Primary School
Building work is well under way on Rotherham's new primary school and parents are being reminded that applications for places can now be made.
2 June 2015
More parents get their primary preference
More Rotherham parents than ever are getting their children into primary schools of their choice this year.
16 April 2015
New era for Rotherham children's centres
A new approach in the delivery of services provided by Rotherham's Children's Centres starts next month.
11 March 2015
Athletics stadium on track to stay open
Herringthorpe Athletics Stadium has been saved from closure after the Council identified budget savings to reinstate the facility from April 1.
24 February 2015
Lifestyle survey 2014
Over 4,000 young people in Rotherham have taken part in a survey that sheds light on their views and thoughts on a wide range of subjects that affect their lives.
9 January 2015
Maltby artwork on the move
Impressive artwork from a Maltby primary school is being used to spread the environmental message round the town.
10 November 2014
Work starts on new Rotherham primary school
Applications for places at a brand-new school in Rotherham are now being accepted.
4 November 2014
Official opening of innovative new school
Rotherham is welcoming a new school this month with the opening of Lilly Hall Primary in Maltby.
17 September 2014
Rotherham GCSE results
Rotherham students are celebrating their GCSE results.
21 August 2014
Rotherham A level results
Students across Rotherham are celebrating their A level examination results today.
14 August 2014
Rotherham students at the ready!
A successful partnership between Parkgate Shopping, Rotherham Ready and Wingfield Academy is once again helping local young people to take their first steps onto the career ladder.
23 July 2014
Rotherham Adult Community Learning gets the thumbs up
Ofsted have officially given Rotherham Council’s Adult Community Learning team the thumbs up with a much-welcomed 'good' rating.
18 July 2014
Rotherham schools get creative with renewable energy
Pupils from across schools in Rotherham have been getting creative to help design a piece of artwork to be displayed on each of the six turbines at Penny Hill wind farm.
15 July 2014
Sitwell Infants School officially outstanding
Sitwell Infants School have lot to celebrate going in to the summer break after receiving an “outstanding” rating from Ofsted.
9 July 2014
Schools Go for Gold
Children, parents and staff from schools across the borough recently took part in a Rotherham Charter Gold celebration event at the New York Stadium.
8 July 2014
Mini cyclists compete with Tour de France competitors
Mini-cyclists from Herringthorpe Junior School were hot on the heels of their official Tour de France counterparts during a recent pedal week challenge.
1 July 2014
Premiere of Tour de France film for Rotherham school
A new short film by Yorkshire school children explaining the Tour de France and its visit to Yorkshire for the 2014 Grand Départ has been premiered at St Thomas CofE Primary School, Kilnhurst.
17 June 2014
Kids call time on foul play
Kids from a Rotherham primary school have joined forces with local councillors to help call time on foul play in their area.
13 June 2014
Rotherham's Drive for Life
One young safety-conscious Rotherham resident has won big thanks to an innovative project which aims to save lives on the road.
29 May 2014
Schools prepare for free school meals
Schools across the borough are busy preparing for the introduction of free school meals for all young children.
12 May 2014
Children's centre consultation
Consultation with local communities could lead to two more children's centres in Rotherham staying open following the 12 week consultation period that ended yesterday (Wednesday, April 30).
1 May 2014
Diplomats of the future impress at model United Nations
Students from six Rotherham schools came together for a Model United Nations conference run by Schools Linking Network, a national charity focused on building community cohesion.
1 April 2014
School extension for Aston Hall
The Mayor of Rotherham officially opened an extension to Aston Hall School on Friday (4 April).
1 April 2014
Pupil pedal power!
Children in Rotherham have made over 7,000 journeys to school on bikes and scooters in just two weeks, as part of an inter-school competition which encourages children to be more active.
26 March 2014
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4 March 2014
Rotherham youngsters tackle WEEE waste!
Bright "green" sparks at two Rotherham schools have been rewarded for campaigns highlighting the importance of recycling old, unused or unloved electrical items.
24 February 2014
Outstanding facilities for special needs students at Rotherham College
Youngsters with complex special needs going on to further education in Rotherham are to have a specialised service in the future.
8 January 2014
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