Education

Marcus Rashford. Image Credit: Zoe Bott

Marcus Rashford’s free school meal campaign supported by Salford council and local businesses

Manchester United player Marcus Rashford had managed to convince the government to continue the distribution of free school meals in […]

University of Salford 
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“This lockdown won’t do anything” – 64.9% of people think universities should close In lockdown II

In a recent social media poll, 64.9% of people believe that universities should close during this second lockdown. Currently, universities […]

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16-year-old Salford youth councillor sets up charity to support home schooling

Eccles charity, The Home Education Opportunities Group, are providing support to families that are home-educating over lockdown. The group, who […]

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“Whichever way we can help, we will” – Emmaus Salford to give away free school uniforms to those needing them

Salford charity Emmaus are giving away free school uniforms to those who are financially struggling. For parents who are struggling […]

The Deans Youth Centre which is part of Moorside High School in Swinton - Image Credits by Bill Boaden

“We decided to launch a virtual youth club” – Deputy Mayor commends youth workers’ efforts

Deputy Mayor Councillor John Merry has praised the efforts of Salford youth workers for a virtual youth club set up in response to Coronavirus.

Incredible Education deliver Potato Grow Kits to Westwood Park Community Primary School. (Credit: @IncrEdibleEdu, Twitter)

“It’s great to think there’s young people learning a new skill” Food growing kits delivered to Salford schools

Incredible Education have been delivering Potato Grow Kits to schools across Salford in an attempt to support the local community […]