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Denbigh High’s production of ‘The Lion King’ is a roaring success

27th July 2015

Denbigh High have staged an extremely successful production of “The Lion King” selling out tickets over an impressive 4 dates in July! Carol Fielden, one of the members of staff at Denbigh High went on to say “it was the best production that the school has ever put on and I feel incredibly proud to have […]

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The amazing Mr Jenkins retires from Libanus Primary School, Blackwood

22nd July 2015

On Thursday 16th July 2015, Laura Jeffreys and Gemma Hill from New Directions Education met with Mr Peter Jenkins to bid him farewell as he retired from Libanus Primary School in Blackwood. On arrival at the school, Mr Jenkins thanked the team for his recent invite to the New Directions Inspirational Teacher Awards, held at […]

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New Directions Sponsor Flintshire Primary Games Association 2015

14th July 2015

New Directions were the proud sponsors of the Flintshire Primary Games Association 2015. The presentation was held at Gwynedd Primary School in Flint on Monday 6th July 2015 and Mrs Kate Fox-Parry from Caer Nant was the Chairperson. The Main Award Winners on the day were: Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Flintshire = Mr Neil […]

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Paralympic hero shares his Olympic success with Welsh pupils

10th July 2015

Paralympic hero John Harris this week visited a school in South Wales to talk to students about his journey through sport after a life-changing accident rendered him paralysed. Students heard from John about how he achieved sporting success as a Paralympian and how he has gone on to raise thousands of pounds for charities dedicated […]

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Primary Teacher Open Day – August 5th 2015

9th July 2015

New Directions Education will be holding an open day for Primary Teaching staff on the 5th August 2015. Details as follows:

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Singapore Education Ministry Visits Liverpool School

6th July 2015

Delegates from the Singapore Ministry for Education have visited the Royal School for the Blind in Liverpool. The visit was conducted as a fact finding mission for the delegates, who included Dr Chong Suet Ling (Lead specialist, Special Education Branch, Ministry of Education Singapore), Ms Teo Pek Wan (Senior Assistant Director, NCSS) and Mr Chua […]

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Supporting Newly Qualified Teachers in the local community

On Thursday 2nd July, leading recruitment and training provider, New Directions Education delivered a seminar to Newly Qualified Teachers in Swansea focusing on how the education sector is moving forward into the technological era. Former Headteacher, now NQT mentor, Ed Berry talked to the students about the key issues and changes in their practices during […]

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Supporting Communities across Bridgend

26th June 2015

Last Thursday evening saw the second Active Young People Development (AYPD) Leadership Pathway event, named ‘The Road to Rio’, celebrating the achievements of young people, schools and communities across Bridgend. The Leadership Pathway was set up by Bridgend County Borough Council to create a pool of volunteers who deliver physical activity sessions in their local […]

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Shropshire College raises an impressive £9K at summer fete

18th June 2015

Derwen College a residential college for students with additional learning needs in Gobowen, Shropshire has raised a massive £9k at their annual fete. The College held the successful summer fete in mid-June which saw visitors flocking to the event amid glorious sunshine. The day offered a vast array of attractions and activities for the visiting […]