Education

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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 […]

"I am forever grateful" - KidzRus Nursery delivers during lockdown

“I am forever grateful” – KidzRus Nursery delivers during lockdown

A chain of Salford nurseries has been operating a foodbank during lockdown, delivering bags of essential items to families 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 […]

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Shopping vouchers replace free school meals in pandemic

Salford families are receiving weekly shopping vouchers amid schools closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. These vouchers are for children […]

Salford's City Mayor Paul Dennett with kids at a storytime session at Swinton Library (Photo courtesy of Nick Harrison for Salford Leisure)

Three-year deal brings nearly £500,000 worth of books to Salford children

Salford children are celebrating a deal which will provide them with free books worth nearly half a million pounds over three […]