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ITV News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
More than 1,000 children to take part in Cumbria School Games
More than 1,000 school pupils are set to compete at the Cumbria School Games in Carlisle today. The event will see school children from Years One to Eight take part in various games and activities at the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Bitts Park and The Sands Centre. Cumberland Council say the day will see "positive, inclusive, energising activity - designed to inspire, engage and connect." The activities as part of the games include golf, dance, dodgeball and orienteering. Active Cumbria Development Officer, Children and Young People Lead, and organiser of Cumbria School Games Kirsty Williamson, said: 'The Cumbria School Games is a true celebration of getting active in a fun and inclusive way. 'It brings children and young people together from all corners of the county to try something new, build confidence, and experience the joy of movement as part of something bigger.' Athletics is a new event in the games for this year as is a Key Stage One Panathlon event for children with special educational needs and disabilities. A Cumberland Council statement said: "The Cumbria School Games isn't about winning - it's about getting involved, having fun, and enjoying the benefits of being active with others. "Whether trying something new or building confidence, the day supports young people's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in a supportive, uplifting environment. "More than 100 Young Leaders from primary and secondary schools including Robert Ferguson Primary School Carlisle, Lakes School Windermere, and Furness Academy Barrow-in-Furness, will take on important roles throughout the day. "Trained to guide activities and support their peers, they'll help bring the event to life - promoting values like respect, teamwork, determination, honesty, and self-belief."
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Special needs school applies for consent to expand
A specialist school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has applied for permission to expand. The Meridian Trust, which runs NeneGate school in Peterborough, has submitted plans for a five-classroom teaching block, saying it is currently operating "at capacity". The proposed development would create an extra 40 pupil spaces, which the trust says would help with "current overcrowding pressure". Peterborough City Council said the plans would save the authority a considerable amount of money in providing school places. The special school in Park Lane is the only one of its kind in Peterborough, and currently has 16 primary-age pupils and 48 secondary-age pupils. The council says an additional 24 pupils in the city need an SEMH placement. It has a legal obligation to give a school place to every child but in some cases this means children have to go to school outside Peterborough. The council estimates it will cost £28m over the next decade, not including travel costs, to fund out-of-area placements. As well as the new classroom block, Meridian has applied for internal remodelling to Key Stage One areas, a new multi-use games area on an existing playing field, and an extra 14 car parking spaces. More than 2,700 children and young people in Peterborough are on education, health and care plans, which outline a child's needs, of which 14% have SEMH as their main need. The council says this demand is set to increase. If approved, the extension at NeneGate is expected to take on the new pupils in September 2026. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. City theatre to close for repair works New garden unveiled for hospital staff Sheep farmer's frustration over dog incidents Peterborough City Council
BBC News
29-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Peterborough special school plans expansion to add 40 places
A specialist school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has applied for permission to Meridian Trust, which runs NeneGate school in Peterborough, has submitted plans for a five-classroom teaching block, saying it is currently operating "at capacity".The proposed development would create an extra 40 pupil spaces, which the trust says would help with "current overcrowding pressure".Peterborough City Council said the plans would save the authority a considerable amount of money in providing school places. The special school in Park Lane is the only one of its kind in Peterborough, and currently has 16 primary-age pupils and 48 secondary-age council says an additional 24 pupils in the city need an SEMH has a legal obligation to give a school place to every child but in some cases this means children have to go to school outside council estimates it will cost £28m over the next decade, not including travel costs, to fund out-of-area well as the new classroom block, Meridian has applied for internal remodelling to Key Stage One areas, a new multi-use games area on an existing playing field, and an extra 14 car parking than 2,700 children and young people in Peterborough are on education, health and care plans, which outline a child's needs, of which 14% have SEMH as their main council says this demand is set to approved, the extension at NeneGate is expected to take on the new pupils in September 2026. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
