
Stephenson Lower is a 'Good' School
Ofsted have recognised Stephenson Lower School as a 'good' school with outstanding Leadership and Management. Every category assessed was marked as either good or outstanding.
Ofsted have recognised Stephenson Lower School as a 'good' school with outstanding Leadership and Management. Every category assessed was marked as either good or outstanding.
There will be a change to Mayor Dave Hodgson's Cabinet in the new Council year 2013/14, with Cllr David Sawyer stepping down due to additional work commitments, to be replaced as Education Portfolio Holder by fellow Liberal Democrat Councillor Henry Vann. Labour Councillor Sue Oliver, Portfolio Holder for Children's Social Care, will take on the role of Lead Member for Children's Services, which is currently held by Cllr Sawyer. The changes will take effect from May 1st, in time for the new Municipal Year.
The first of two interactive kiosks offering local residents and bus users live bus information, maps and travel planning tools has now been installed.
The Government has announced a £583,700 boost for school sports in Bedford Borough from September. Every state primary school in Bedford Borough will receive funding for sports in 2013/14 and 2014/15, including:
Cyclists in Bedford Borough can look forward to a significant improvement in cycling provision as the Council has successfully bid for £300,000 in funding from the Department for Transport.