Thanks for the latest donations says AYUP!

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 13th February 2024

A youth provision initiative in Derbyshire has been sending out thanks to kind-hearted folk who have made donations to the cause recently. AYUP (Alfreton Youngsters Umbrella Provision) is a fabulous volunteer run initiative which offers a [...]

Round-up of planning applications for the DE55 area in January 2024

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 9th February 2024

A number of planning applications have been submitted to the three local authorities which cover our area during the month of January. Here’s a round-up of the applications for the DE55 area which have been submitted to Amber Val [...]

Job vacancy - Teacher of Physics at David Nieper Academy

Posted by: Jacqueline Rodgers

Mon 5th February 2024

A vacancy for a Teacher of Physics has arisen at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton. Here are the details of the vacancy, and how to apply, from the academy: Christopher Nieper Education Trust Teacher of Physics David Nieper Acade [...]

Sporting success for academy students

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 2nd February 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy have been excelling in a range of sporting events. Academy teacher Mrs Briggs said of the latest sporting success at the academy which is situated in Alfreton: “The U14 girls futsal team finished third [...]

Getting on track with school trip out

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 31st January 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been getting on track in learning all about working in the railway industry. The trip saw students from the Alfreton school join others from other schools in taking part in the railwa [...]

Trip to digger giant factory for academy students

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 29th January 2024

Year 12 students from the David Nieper Academy Sixth Form have recently participated in a trip to the JCB World Headquarters in Rocester. Here, Year 12 student Charlie Hanson writes an account of their visit to JCB: “Upon arrival, students [...]

Life skills trip to college

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 26th January 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have recently been learning life skills by taking a trip to Broomfield College. Mrs Bradford at the academy said: “Life skills students went on a trip to Broomfield College for the morning [...]

Building on hopes for future careers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 25th January 2024

Students the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been visiting a building site to learn all about working in the construction industry. Mrs Bradford at the academy said: “We recently took part in a trip to a building site with Year 11 st [...]

All things French for student residential

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 24th January 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have recently enjoyed a residential trip to France. Miss Curwen at the academy said of the trip to France: “For the first time since Covid, we were able to offer our students a residential [...]

Job vacancy - Exam Invigilator at David Nieper Academy

Posted by: Jacqueline Rodgers

Thu 18th January 2024

A vacancy for an Exam Invigilator has arisen at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton. Here are the details of the vacancy, and how to apply, from the academy: Christopher Nieper Education Trust Examination Invigilator David Nieper Aca [...]