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Dolau Primary to Save The Bumble Bee!!!

19th October 2011

The children of Dolau primary are teaming up with students from Bridgend College to compose an original hip-hop track that will raise money to help save the bumble bee from extinction. In this fund raising event, they hope to not only raise an important message to all, but secure a slot in the top 100 […]

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GCSE’s – 40 Years later

14th October 2011

Debbie Riddle, at the age of 15, prematurely walked out of the school without any qualifications, only to return to Glyn Derw High School 40 years later to sit her GCSE exams. The 54-year-old carer began a literacy course at Glyn Derw High School in May and admittedly is now addicted to learning! Debbie said: It’s […]

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Whitchurch High’s World Stars, Warburton & Bale

As Bale took to the round ball game and earned himself a spot in the academy at Southampton, Warburton drifted towards rugby. He represented Cardiff Schools and Cardiff Blues Academy before finally winning his spurs with Wales, while Bale went on to play for Tottenham Hotspur and Wales. Even Williams, who is still in charge […]

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25 Years Service

New Directions Education would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Pauline – School Secretary at Pillgwenlly Primary School in Newport. Pauline has just celebrated 25 years service. Pauline is looking forward to tea with the Mayor of Newport next week. Congratulations Pauline!!!

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Funding Boost for Vale of Glamorgan Schools

New Directions are delighted to hear the news that funding of £34m has been granted to schools in the Vale of Glamorgan area by the Welsh Government. The Welsh government has backed four replacement schools, including a new building for St Cyres Comprehensive in Penarth. Other schools to benefit will be Ysgol Erw’r Delyn Special School, […]

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TES Special Education Needs Show

7th October 2011

New Directions Education are looking forward to attending the TES Special Education Needs Show, this will take place next week and is the worlds largest gathering of SEN professionals. The event will take place over two days at the Business Design Centre in Angel North London, and will offer numerous resources and services to people […]

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Stratford School Embraces Olympics

Whilst visiting a school in Stratford East London, New Directions Education were pleased to hear how the impending local Olympics is having a positive affect on the school and its pupils. The pupils have been joined by some rather special guests recently, Olympic athletes!! The special guests of the school have attended PE lessons and assemblies. Pupils […]

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New Kit for St Julian’s School

New Directions Education’s Managing Director Gary Williams was on hand earlier this week to unveil St Julian’s School’s new football kit. The kit, specifically for Year 7 & 8 teams, has kindly been donated by New Directions Education. Gary met with Mark Rowland, School Business & Estates Manager as well as Year 8 pupils, to […]

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EU Funding for South Wales

A project to help improve the futures of more than 1,500 young people with learning disabilities across South Wales have been given EU funding. Alun Davies AM, Deputy Minister for European Programmes, unveiled Caerphilly Council’s £15m Regional SEN Transition to Employment project. The project aimed at 14 to 19-year-olds with special educational needs who are making the […]