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BBC News
6 days ago
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Bradford City of Culture baton finishes district-wide journey
A celebratory baton designed by pupils at a Bradford school is on the final day of a four-week tour of the artwork, commissioned to commemorate the City of Culture year, was created by students at Carlton Bolling and has visited each of the district's 30 electoral journey, which began in the Keighley and Ilkley area, ends in Clayton on Thursday, and has seen hundreds of pairs of hands carry the piece since the start of Boyle, head of art at the school which came up with the design, said: "It's been named the Baton of Cohesion because the whole point of the event is to try and link all the wards together with a single event during the City of Culture year." Mr Boyle said about 20 pupils had been involved with coming up with the distinctive design which ended up resembling the Olympic torch."We've made 10 all together. Of the first four there's one left that's been taped together and is making its way around."But we've made another six in the last week-and-a-half with the idea that hopefully that will get them to the end," he each ward the baton was carried by someone from the local area, with nominations coming via Bradford Council concluding in a celebratory Boyle said: "The Baton of Cohesion has given some students the opportunity to see other parts of Bradford."And I know that seems strange; why aren't they going to other parts of Bradford? "But for some students that is a challenge." Thursday's final handover at Clayton Village will be followed by a special family fun day at Odsal Stadium on Thursday, 31 will happen to the remaining batons is still Boyle said: "I know we've got one for our school. And there are six (in total)."It could be that they're distributed to different organisations in Bradford to hold on to on a permanent basis... depending on how many are left, of course."
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Carlton Bolling secondary school success at 2025 SEND Awards
A Bradford school has won national recognition for its efforts to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Carlton Bolling secondary school was named winner of the Most Inclusive Practice Across a School category at the 2025 SEND Awards. The judges praised Carlton Bolling's whole-school approach, where SEND support is embedded across teaching, pastoral care, leadership, and support services. Richard Daniel Curtis, chair of the judging panel, said: "With an award of this significance, judges look for schools that are above and beyond meeting their statutory duties - they look for schools whose culture embodies inclusion. "The judges felt that the universal approach to meeting the needs of pupils with additional needs or disabilities at Carlton Bolling enables all students at the school to benefit from the support. "This means that every pupil can access support when they need it." According to a spokesperson, there has been a "significant rise in the number of students identified with additional needs" at Carlton Bolling. Alice Moulden, SENDCo at Carlton Bolling, said: "It's a privilege to lead such a passionate and skilled team. "Every day, they go above and beyond to ensure our students feel seen, supported, and valued. "Their commitment to inclusion is unwavering, and it's inspiring to see the difference they make in our students' lives." Carlton Bolling has invested in a 30-strong SEND team, including a non-teaching SENDCo, intervention managers, and learning support assistants. According to a spokesperson, the team delivers more than 25 targeted interventions each week through the school's Ambition Hub, which offers emotional, academic, and life skills support tailored to individual needs. Ubaid Naseem, deputy head teacher, said: "We're incredibly proud of this recognition. "Our SEND provision is built on compassion, innovation, and a belief that every student deserves to succeed. "From bespoke literacy programmes to SEND-specific trips and wraparound care, our approach is holistic and student-centred. "This award is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the resilience of our students." The judging panel singled out the school's 'new to English' provision, which is designed to support refugee and asylum-seeking students in developing language skills and confidence. The award adds to Carlton Bolling's other accolades, including the School of Sanctuary Award, Careers Mark, and Physical Disabilities in School Award. More information about the SEND Awards and this year's winners can be found at
