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Free computer and maths course available at Alfreton Library

Free computer and maths course available at Alfreton Library

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Tue 28th February 2023

A free computer and maths course is available at Alfreton Library. The course is organised by training provider Workpays in [...]
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National Apprenticeship Week: Trainee sewing machinist apprenticeship at David Nieper

National Apprenticeship Week: Trainee sewing machinist apprenticeship at David Nieper

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Fri 10th February 2023

This week is National Apprenticeship Week - and we're celebrating by highlighting the opportunities that are on offer locally [...]
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National Apprenticeship Week: Round-up of opportunities available in DE55

National Apprenticeship Week: Round-up of opportunities available in DE55

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Mon 6th February 2023

Today (Monday, February 6) marks the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week - a time to celebrate apprentices and highlight some of the opportunities that are available. We know that there are a number of brilliant apprenticeship oppo [...]
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Learn and develop pottery skills at Alfreton Adult Education Centre

Learn and develop pottery skills at Alfreton Adult Education Centre

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Wed 25th January 2023

A five-week course on pottery will take place at Alfreton Adult Education Centre in February and March. Pottery for All will start on Monday, February 27, and take place weekly until Monday, March 27. The course is suitable for learne [...]
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 12th January 2023

Alfreton's Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is celebrating after being rated 'good' in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors gave the rating after visiting the Firs Avenue school in November. It was the first time they had visited [...]
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David Nieper Academy: Working with the community at Christmas

David Nieper Academy: Working with the community at Christmas

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 8th December 2022

Written by Dr Kathryn Hobbs, headteacher of David Nieper Academy One of the things we really wanted to do when we became David Nieper Academy in September 2016 was to [...]
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Reflections on the journey of David Nieper Academy

Reflections on the journey of David Nieper Academy

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Tue 15th November 2022

By headteacher Dr Kathryn Hobbs What a journey! David Nieper Academy opened its doors on September 1, 2016. We had, at that time, only 344 pupils 11-16 and were sti [...]
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Primary school applications open for children due to start in September 2023

Primary school applications open for children due to start in September 2023

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Mon 7th November 2022

Parents of children who are due to start primary school in September 2023 can now apply for their place online. Applications can be made for children who were born between September 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019. The application process [...]
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David Nieper Academy declared 'good' by Ofsted in all areas

David Nieper Academy declared 'good' by Ofsted in all areas

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Fri 4th November 2022

Alfreton's David Nieper Academy is celebrating after receiving its first ever 'good' Ofsted rating. The academy has announced that it was was graded 'good' in all areas of the Of [...]
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Riddings Junior School displays beautiful poppy tribute to fallen soldiers

Riddings Junior School displays beautiful poppy tribute to fallen soldiers

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 3rd November 2022

A beautiful waterfall of poppies cascades from Riddings Junior School in a stunning tribute to fallen soldiers. The striking tribute has been displayed at the Church Street school ahead of Armistice Day on Friday, November 11. You can [...]
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