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Family tribute to 'devoted' ex-Blackpool teacher Simon Gettings killed when his vehicle was hit by a train on level crossing

New probe into death of ex-teacher killed in train crash at crossing

A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Ofsted inspectors raised concerns in a number of areas at West Croft School in Bideford following a recent inspection, though did say children were safe and enjoyed school.

Academy praised for ‘culture of mutual respect and high expectations'

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

Ad Feature AI is making students more paranoid, research suggests

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb (right) with former teacher Stephen Conway

I wouldn’t be an MP without the incredible teachers who believed in me

The new educators were welcomed at GEMS Awareness Day 2026

Ad Feature GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new teachers to its global network

32 heartwarming images as students across Fylde coast celebrate on GCSE results day

32 heartwarming images as Fylde coast students celebrate GCSE results

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Congratulations from Prime Minister with maths excellence on rise

Clare Doherty, headteacher for Baines School in Poulton, is celebrating after their recent Ofsted report

Baines School students celebrate record-breaking GCSE success

Mary Marcos, Blackpool Sixth student

Coming to Blackpool Sixth was one of the best decisions of my life

Ofsted verdict on school amid strikes over forced academisation

This week Blackpool teacher Wendy Greaves has returned to Portsmouth, having sailed around the world, crossing the Equator twice and joining one of the most exclusive groups on Earth: people who have raced a full circumnavigation of the globe.

'I dread to think of the questions' - Teacher joins very select club

The campaign is being backed by Lee Parkinson MBE, better known as Mr. P

Ad Feature Nearly one in three people admit they couldn't handle teaching

Scott Rogers who has been honoured with the BEM for services to disability sport

Football coach who steered team to victory receives top honour

A new generation of teachers have recently graduated from the North West SCITT

Meet the new generation of teachers inspiring Fylde coast children

Baines High School prom 2026

17 glittering photos of pupils enjoying their prom - 2026 style
Baines High School Prom 2026
Claire Lark

Headteacher Gill Fennel with happy pupils at Collegiate High School, Blackpool celebrating results

27 brilliant retro pics of Blackpool schools in the noughties

The Two Mr Ps

Teachers & award-winning podcasters bring new live show to Blackpool

GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government

23 protest scenes as school workers marched through Blackpool over pay

Hundreds of school workers are expected to march through Blackpool town centre

Why 100s of angry teachers will be marching through Blackpool today

Lorraine Beavers met Georgia Gould, the Minister for School Standards, to talk about SEND provision.

MP says SEND system doesn't work

The teaching and curriculum was also highlighted as needing attention at Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Preesall

'Pupils do not achieve as well as they should' - Ofsted tells school

Mayfield School left Darcy Porter 5 and Katie Johnson 5

21 fabulous school photos taken between 2001 and 2002

Pupils at Collegiate School are being paid to tutor youngsters at Layton Primary School as part of a scheme pioneered in America.
Pic shows 13 year-old Nicola Fowler helping three of her tutor group, L-R: Mark Rushton (8), Gemma Roskell (9) and 8 year-old Amelia Wright

21 memorable photos taking you back to primary school life

Year 7 pupils at Palatine High School in Blackpool are being helped with the transition from junior school by having some of their lessons in the Designated Interactive Area.
Pupils with their pirate island models

27 fantastic pictures from the noughties at our schools

Clare Doherty, headteacher for Baines School in Poulton, is celebrating after their recent Ofsted report

School's new Ofsted after being 'requires improvement' for 11 years

Taking a rest on the swing

'Our Sunshine Room is the heartbeat of our school'
“It's basically the core of the school and a safe place for our children.”
Claire Lark

The Larches in Preston

Blackpool teacher banned from classroom for two years

Dutton Forshaw workshop controller John Benson giving pupils from Greenlands high school a helping hand to build their go-kart

19 memorable retro pictures of long-gone Greenlands High School

Join the MySpaceEd revision course that helps GCSE and A-level students beat national average grades.

Join revision course that helps students beat national average grades

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

St Mary's Catholic High School Headteacher Stephen Tierney and pupils celebrate plans for a new school building

21 amazing school photos taken in the 2010s

Gavin Woods , from Travelling by Tuba pictured with Waterloo Primary School pupils Zoe Cole and Michael Taylor

11 heart warming school pictures from the 1990s

Bispham High School pupil Natalie Wheelan, who won a visit from A1 to her school and musical equipment valued at £3000

35 brilliant old pics captured inside schools in the early noughties

Shakespeare School Fleetwood, new £250,000 extension opening . Pictured are L-R Caroline Pennington, Sam Newson, Gary Larkin and Leah Blinkhorn

14 memorable photos of life at Shakespeare Primary School, 1990s

Garstang St Thomas Primary School pupils celebrate their LAMDA exam success.

School celebrates 100% pass rate in prestigious arts programme

Photo taken at the launch of the My Voice free PSHE resource.

Lancashire school kids to learn about local holocaust survivors

Former teacher and now reporter Neil Fatkin.

I was a teacher for 17 years & my view on phone ban won't be popular

Pupils Lewis Robinson, Beth Scott and Kathyrn Smurthwaite jump for joy after getting their GCSE results in 2012.

'No crumpled certificates': GCSE results to be made available on app

Lancashire County Councillor takes on new role to help women

blackpool students outside classroom

Three years after ChatGPT, Blackpool schools shift from alarm to adaptation

Lucy Huelin helping a student with Vocabulous

I left teaching to help pupil learn in a unique way

92% of teachers report that AI has improved lesson adaptability.

Ad Feature Innovation boosts learning and wellbeing with AI and social media

Students dress up as the Beatles for a Golden Jubilee concert at Thames School. L-R, Liam Melrose, 10, Nathan Thompson, 10. Mark Mather, 11, amd Shawn Stokes, 10

35 fabulous school photos taken between 2001 and 2002

One in three teachers see children arrive in school hungry every day

Teachers In the North West report seeing hungry children in classrooms everyday

All the inspiring Lancashire winners of the prestigious Educate Awards

The Lancs schools, teachers & trusts that won big at Educate Awards

All the inspiring Lancashire winners of the prestigious Educate Awards

All the inspiring Lancashire winners of the prestigious Educate Awards

Young Master Chef of the year, held at Blackpool and Fylde College was won by Rachael Bramhall and Karly Duckworth, both 13, both from Highfield school

35 amazing Blackpool school photos from 25 years ago

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

Hodgson High pupils Lisa Isles, Grace Reilly, Andrew Houghton and Michael Storey celebrate the School success with headteacher Colin Simkins

45 amazing photos that capture school life in the decade of the 00s

Nathan Kirk, Bethanie Drake, Tielah Ashford and Billy Hindle.

21 memorable photos taking you back to primary school life

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with Simon Eccles head of his former school St Marys RC Academy in Blackpool

It was incredible teachers from St Mary’s who inspired me to become MP

A scene from a previous Educate Awards

All the Lancashire schools & teachers hailed at Educate Awards 2025

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Eight in 10 teachers reported separations having a negative impact on both their pupils' attendance and performance

'Messy separations' are affecting children and schools, teachers say

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