Dereham Times | Education https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/education/ Dereham Times Education en-gb Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:46:59 +0000 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:46:59 +0000 https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Dereham Times | Education https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/education/ Norfolk children create aviation stories and poetry postcards at creative workshops https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26680141.young-imaginations-take-flight-creative-workshops/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0000 9adf5ab17f149326b59c2553da7d7613 Sophie.Stainthorpe@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Stainthorpe Specialist school's bid to demolish mobile unit and increase parking approved https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26672499.plans-specialist-school-demolish-mobile-unit-approved/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0000 9b1d4fc14b48294e81eebe1177aa6c2e Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior King’s Lynn bookfest offers children’s books for £1 or less this half-term https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26665696.booklife-publishing-halloween-bookfest-offers-books-1/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0100 8867b249e2c536975fdb31aeb25ee8fb charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Alderman Peel students explore Fishfolk with author at Wells festival https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26661653.alderman-peel-students-join-wells-literature-festival/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:17:47 +0100 75e0b9b6f8fb75ada0174e8afbf19c98 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Childcare fears across Norfolk as schools adopt two-week October half-term https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26648833.two-week-october-half-term-causing-concern-families/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0100 ed86fd74acf811e568c2f54b1778d625 liam.soanes@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Soanes Why there’s no such thing as the 'wrong book' for young readers https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26598155.norfolk-author-says-no-wrong-book-children/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0100 ff14c59e35f85cf32f9b9b77665d34fa charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Free Norfolk book club invites teachers to inspire children's love of reading https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26616153.norfolk-teachers-invited-free-reading-book-club-online/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:10:41 +0100 174c09cf0c62b3a711a04b07d59f35b7 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Free Norwich workshops will help children create poems and postcards this half term https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26614805.children-invited-free-half-term-creative-workshops/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100 966783b870f089fcdce2e922b1cbdc51 Sophie.Stainthorpe@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Stainthorpe Why verse novels are winning over a new generation of readers https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26582404.verse-novel-awards-invite-schools-help-pick-winners/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0100 85d1ad67c96349c8e101337c8d91cd77 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Don't miss these 10 Norfolk literary events – from festivals to a world record bid https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26590562.10-literary-events-norfolk-add-october-diary/?ref=rss Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100 861ae566ac8e316ef9780928b11c4cc9 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Fire-damaged village school resumes in-person classes at 18th-century home https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26590039.classes-shipdham-school-ravaged-fire-letton-hall/?ref=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0100 db57646ce7dd34e650382b92d8e2873c Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior The 'small book festival with a big heart' returns to King's Lynn this October https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26562266.kings-lynn-book-festival-offers-something-everyone/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0100 d355ae83850438f50cd36a7d1e71b164 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss School PTA treasurer used 'deceit' and 'excuses' to take more than £7,000 from funds https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26576209.toftwood-school-pta-treasurer-took-7-000-funds/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:54:17 +0100 4dbe5066b9d8d1731209defbfa21d450 Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior Mannington Book Bash returns with relaxed three-day festival programme https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26540250.mannington-book-bash-returns-delia-smith-speaking/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0100 a317e5b88b7c3e129b47b32db34b7e4e charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Book expert shares simple ways to make reading a daily habit https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26556480.webuybooks-ceo-make-reading-daily-habit/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:04:15 +0100 472bb74a8f584cf42c6f3721162a493b charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss A simple way you could help tackle childhood illiteracy in Norfolk https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26519855.norfolk-reading-project-calls-volunteer-support/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0100 51bf323880b8f66d1f2be9480d165dfa charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss 10 of the best literary events in Norfolk to enjoy this September https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26505061.10-literary-events-attend-across-norfolk-september/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0100 65f5617d613541bed611c24d552e1988 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Two education trusts to merge into new body overseeing 13 schools https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26501821.clarion-corvus-trust-inclusive-schools-trust-merge/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 89045b566fc5c1547347818a575bb558 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Norwich Book Festival returns with star-studded line-up https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26492924.star-studded-norwich-book-festival-2026-programme-revealed/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100 02066d83df8c5fe10fb9b232b8dfe431 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Joy for frustrated family after child given free bus pass after month-long row https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26496575.last-reepham-high-family-eligible-free-bus-pass/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:18:00 +0100 6b220e8eb4ff08bd9c60cb24a697f0d6 Holly.Clement@newsquest.co.uk | Holly Clement GCSE pass rate falls for fifth year in a row - but top grades are up on last year https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26481828.norfolk-waveney-students-celebrate-gcse-results/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0100 5988eb01574012019d8028f08b913905 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Students at Norfolk schools praised for 'impressive' set of GCSE results https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26481448.students-dereham-fakenham-praised-gcse-results/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:36:10 +0100 248f79c4ed5d61dca76ef6262814ed6c Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior How music is helping bring young readers into Norfolk libraries https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26460875.read-beat-brings-music-reading-together/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0100 c99545224e2a2b9cbf9314010d19b8d0 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss GCSEs 2026: Thousands of Norfolk students find out results https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26479874.gcses-2026-live-updates-norfolk-students-get-results/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:32:19 +0100 69155db8258bff7cddf2083cd3eee127 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker King's Lynn publisher doubles book giveaway in support of children's literacy https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26478943.badger-learning-doubles-reading-book-donation-pledge/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:05:09 +0100 04389e50bb798b4f56674a50fc7c3668 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Child benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26473240.hmrc-child-benefit-warning-parents-face-august-31-deadline/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100 73b1f1ce67e2d79833fb54529eeeb2b0 liam.soanes@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Soanes Record number of students get into universities as Norfolk celebrates A-Level results https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26461402.norfolk-waveney-students-celebrate-a-level-results/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0100 39917b476a48491c46ec0410f164a06b adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Norfolk group helping adults learn to read says 'it's never too late' https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26442040.read-easy-norfolk-pledges-help-adults-learn-read/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100 abc2d434646afcf900d855edfe764285 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Students at Norfolk town colleges celebrate 'excellent' set of A-Level results https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26460790.a-level-results-dereham-fakenham-reepham-colleges/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0100 90e522ef13a6ed4a59368ef3db87a1e3 Matthew.Senior@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Senior A-Levels 2026: Results revealed for students across Norfolk https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26459947.a-levels-2026-live-updates-norfolk-students-get-results/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:05:30 +0100 7829317587f84c41aaa8503f6a0a7186 adam.barker@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Barker Fury as children told they cannot have free bus pass (but their older siblings can) https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26426072.anger-cawston-ludicrous-free-bus-pass-decision/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100 8c0d61f25f51884fc5140e68d5d2a4bc Holly.Clement@newsquest.co.uk | Holly Clement Don't miss these literary events across Norfolk in August! https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26423991.best-norfolk-literary-book-events-august-2026/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0100 e0b78bc1c50e489824c76b664fc3fedc charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Local publisher says getting a child to read is as simple as finding the right book https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26408169.booklife-publishing-helping-children-fall-books/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100 1294467d170da3411064d86eb743e84b charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Families of children affected by pre-school closure offered support https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26415864.families-seek-new-schools-london-road-dereham-shuts/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0100 906decf0c770e07322dd9551fbe6cf35 liam.soanes@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Soanes Norfolk libraries launch music-themed reading challenge https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26286756.norfolk-libraries-launch-read-beat-summer-challenge/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 e485ae40ab015815b3d21397411a9774 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss New horror-themed literary festival to launch in city https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26298929.darkest-chapter-horror-festival-launch-norwich/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0100 cd0a031e97dd81dd28e8b0220a818850 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Norfolk's lone Labour county councillor pens warning to Andy Burnham https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26296722.labour-councillor-warning-burnham-send-reform/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0100 06dfc4997d18ec1df9d2619257d45f1c dan.grimmer@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Grimmer More than 100 new jobs to support Norfolk SEND children - but fears over recruitment https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26284843.recruitment-concerns-staff-needed-boost-send-support/?ref=rss Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 437be6cf02931472ff3c35aa2337aa89 dan.grimmer@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Grimmer Pre-school to close after 58 years due to lack of pupils https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26277059.london-road-pre-school-dereham-close-friday/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0100 21fa494d5d169aae3b3540ae3e5c8fd1 liam.soanes@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Soanes Warning more schools will face uncertain futures because of plans to scrap councils https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26269995.fears-scrapping-councils-lead-school-closures/?ref=rss Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 4d4bdfa10952cc93955351060c5644e3 dan.grimmer@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Grimmer Confirmation of controversial school closure triggers catchment area changes https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26258186.pupil-catchment-area-changes-due-village-school-closure/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100 129add4f79ee087dd1b2edda60955e09 dan.grimmer@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Grimmer Bestselling children's author visits school to inspire young readers https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26264150.childrens-author-inspires-students-school-fakenham/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 7219d26cd4cda4c290461d2f884f3010 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Students left with 'nowhere to go' after training centre axes courses before new term https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26270743.poultec-training-axes-courses-students-new-term/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0100 bb818587ced1a8733cdbf9c4ed968baf henry.durand@newsquest.co.uk | Henry Durand Summer trail will turn Norwich into a treasure hunt for book lovers https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26260207.free-book-themed-family-summer-trail-launches-across-norwich/?ref=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0100 decfb3a96a324d3924909c81ca577aa8 charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss 'The most whizzpopping, funbumtious book!' – children's winning book reviews revealed https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26262875.tgjones-bitesize-bookworms-competition-winners-revealed/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100 eadca83c3a6daad059d62b1153b7d39e charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss The best bookish events to enjoy around Norfolk this July https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26224784.pick-best-norfolk-literary-events-july-2026/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0100 a40a5f73b75c7644d4f4f47a46f1c16b charles.bliss@newsquest.co.uk | Charles Bliss Full list of 33 Norfolk schools shut due to record-breaking heat https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26229995.full-list-closed-schools-norfolk-heatwave-continues/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:45:14 +0100 261473b72c4fd0958ac60690a39a3415 ben.fieldhouse@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Fieldhouse Why you should put down your phone and pick up a book https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26207672.young-norfolk-laureate-pick-book/?ref=rss Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0100 886f29f1f342c5ca340ba135b7f976b9 Akhina Rajesh Will 'extreme' heatwave close schools across Norfolk? https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26219149.norfolk-school-closures-happen-due-heatwave/?ref=rss Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0100 f7ae321548f24b23ac256358536c4082 harry.jackaman-pegg@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Jackaman-Pegg New bid to tackle Norfolk children's SEND needs (and claw back £195m for County Hall) https://www.derehamtimes.co.uk/news/26213010.new-plan-improve-send-support-norfolk-children/?ref=rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0100 5c8139ab484b252214d9f82c442f933d dan.grimmer@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Grimmer