Education

Leshia Hawkins, Sue Wells, Loraine Dalton, Jamie Griffiths, Babaker Khail (back) with Hamza Khail and Charlie Party (front) at the Chance to Shine Awards.

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Mold school shine with award win for contributions to cricket

The TeachMatch team which will soon be based in Wrexham.

The TeachMatch team which will soon be based in Wrexham.

New business aiming to benefit educational institutions is launching in Wrexham

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Schools remain closed for second day as snow sticks in Wrexham and Flintshire

Ysgol Maes Y Mynydd, Pentredwr

Ysgol Maes Y Mynydd, Pentredwr

Power cut affecting Wrexham village closes school amid weather warnings

Highlights from schools across the region.

Highlights from schools across the region.

School Report - Children In Need, anti-bullying and more highlights

Snow library image

Snow library image

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School closures announced due to snow across Wrexham and Flintshire

Iâl Spa students.

Iâl Spa students.

New Wrexham college £14m spa and health suite opens today

Gavin Garrigan, of UK Engineering, Ian Winnington, of Wrexham University, Professor Anne Nortcliffe, Paul Moran, of Wrexham University and Andrew Owen, of Pave Aways.

Gavin Garrigan, of UK Engineering, Ian Winnington, of Wrexham University, Professor Anne Nortcliffe, Paul Moran, of Wrexham University and Andrew Owen, of Pave Aways.

Work underway on Wrexham University's new Science and Engineering Quarter

Lecturer Charles Jones with students at Coleg Cambria.

Lecturer Charles Jones with students at Coleg Cambria.

electric vehicles

EV surge sees rise in automotive students at Deeside college

School news from across Wrexham and Flintshire.

School news from across Wrexham and Flintshire.

School Report: Creativity for Remembrance and more highlights

Plans to cut admission numbers at schools in Wrexham set for consultation

ITV Wales presenter Andrea Byrne will host the Leader Education Awards 2025.

ITV Wales presenter Andrea Byrne will host the Leader Education Awards 2025.

Education Awards

Leader Education Awards 2025 - celebrating the best in teaching

It will take place on December 1 in the University Sports Hall

It will take place on December 1 in the University Sports Hall

Wrexham University to host this year’s British Powerlifting Championships

There will be a variety of treatmens available

There will be a variety of treatmens available

'Luxurious' Wrexham spa to open this month with extensive treatment list

Graduands were refused entry to their graduation ceremony after they arrived late.

Graduands were refused entry to their graduation ceremony after they arrived late.

Students 'looked to be in tears' after being refused entry to graduation ceremony

A project called Don’t Steal My Future aims to raise awareness about sexual violence

A project called Don’t Steal My Future aims to raise awareness about sexual violence

Sexual Offences

New project aims to tackle sexual violence among school students

Curriculum directors David Garratt and Claire Howells.

Curriculum directors David Garratt and Claire Howells.

Jobs and careers

College jobs programme builds back from pandemic with rise in numbers

Jamie Watson completed his degree in Applied Arts last year at is now a silversmith at the Bishopsland Educational Trust

Jamie Watson completed his degree in Applied Arts last year at is now a silversmith at the Bishopsland Educational Trust

Wrexham University graduate's silversmithing dream comes true

Wrexham was identified as the eighth most affordable student town, with an average student spend of £808.71 a month

Wrexham was identified as the eighth most affordable student town, with an average student spend of £808.71 a month

City of Wrexham

Wrexham named one of cheapest places to earn a degree in new survey

Students from Flint High School who took part in the StreetDoctors session with adults (L to R), Phil Crandle, operations manager, StreetDoctors; Andy Dunbobbin, police and crime commissioner for North Wales; and Evie-May Griggs, youth worker

Students from Flint High School who took part in the StreetDoctors session with adults (L to R), Phil Crandle, operations manager, StreetDoctors; Andy Dunbobbin, police and crime commissioner for North Wales; and Evie-May Griggs, youth worker

North Wales Police

PCC visits Flint school to see first aid training initiative

School Report from across Wrexham and Flintshire.

School Report from across Wrexham and Flintshire.

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School Report: Explorers, appliance of science, junior brickies and more

Praise for St Christopher's School from Richard Norman CEO Leadership Skills Foundation.

Praise for St Christopher's School from Richard Norman CEO Leadership Skills Foundation.

Wrexham school's pride as they retain Centre of Excellence status

Claire Paton has completed a twelve-month intensive course to learn Welsh that aims to increase the use of Welsh in schools

Claire Paton has completed a twelve-month intensive course to learn Welsh that aims to increase the use of Welsh in schools

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Llangollen teacher returns to classroom during intensive Welsh course

Lord Lloyd-Jones will present a lecture titled ‘The Judgment of the Court’

Lord Lloyd-Jones will present a lecture titled ‘The Judgment of the Court’

Lord Lloyd-Jones to give lecture at Wrexham University

Connah's Quay High School. Image: cqhs.org.uk

Connah's Quay High School. Image: cqhs.org.uk

Inspectors find 'significant improvement' at Flintshire high school

Flint High LLS students at the Airborn Academy.

Flint High LLS students at the Airborn Academy.

Sports coaching students develop skills on residential trip

The fifth and final day of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

The fifth and final day of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

Gallery 5: Reception class photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire

Students with politicians Jack Sargeant and Hannah Blythyn at a Democracy in Action Day.

Students with politicians Jack Sargeant and Hannah Blythyn at a Democracy in Action Day.

Students given a voice for Democracy in Action Day

Pupils from Ysgol Rhosymedre and Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol took part

Pupils from Ysgol Rhosymedre and Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol took part

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Community litter pick a 'success' in Plas Madoc, Wrexham

Poppies displayed outside Ysgol Bro Alun, Gwersyllt, before the incident.

Poppies displayed outside Ysgol Bro Alun, Gwersyllt, before the incident.

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"It is unforgivable" - Remembrance Day display vandalised at Wrexham school

Day four of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

Day four of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

Gallery 4: Reception class photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire

Catch up with the School Report.

Catch up with the School Report.

School Report: Paralympian visit, student wellbeing and much more

Free education resources are now available

Free education resources are now available

Free educational tools for schools exploring Dee Valley history available

Day three of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

Day three of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

Gallery 3: Reception class photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire

Construction degree apprentices.

Construction degree apprentices.

First students lay foundations for the future of construction programmes

Day two of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

Day two of the Leader's 2024 reception class photos from across Flintshire and Wrexham.

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Gallery 2: Reception class photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire

The first of five galleries featuring 2024's reception classes in Flintshire and Wrexham.

The first of five galleries featuring 2024's reception classes in Flintshire and Wrexham.

Gallery 1: Reception class photos from across Wrexham and Flintshire

The first prize is £750, the second prize is £500, and the third prize is £250, with further cash prizes also available

The first prize is £750, the second prize is £500, and the third prize is £250, with further cash prizes also available

Clubs and societies

Clubs and schools can win £750 in new North Wales Police competition

Radnor Fizz is hiding golden strawberries in select Asda stores over the half-term, with those that find one having the chance to win a £100 Asda voucher

Radnor Fizz is hiding golden strawberries in select Asda stores over the half-term, with those that find one having the chance to win a £100 Asda voucher

Golden strawberries to be hidden in selected Welsh Asda stores

Wrexham University was named the eigth best in Wales

Wrexham University was named the eigth best in Wales

Wrexham named one of cheapest UK places for students to live

Buffy Williams.

Buffy Williams.

Welsh Government

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Concerns raised as "additional learning needs reforms are not going as planned”

The Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting is celebrating its first birthday.

The Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting is celebrating its first birthday.

'So much more to come' as Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting celebrates first birthday

Wrexham University.

Wrexham University.

Wrexham University prepares to host next open day this weekend

SNAG and Diversity Groups with Becky and Islay, the wellbeing dog.

SNAG and Diversity Groups with Becky and Islay, the wellbeing dog.

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Student groups discuss their work with MP during school visit

School news from across the region.

School news from across the region.

School Report: A Gladiator, theatre takeover and more highlights

Coleg Cambria transport library image

Coleg Cambria transport library image

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'Disgusting' - Parents react to decision to scrap free college transport

School Council at Barker's Lane CP School.

School Council at Barker's Lane CP School.

Headteacher's thanks for support after Wrexham school's inspection

Sion (middle) with his mentor Graham Tinsley MBE (pictured right) is the only chef from the UK in this stage of the competition

Sion (middle) with his mentor Graham Tinsley MBE (pictured right) is the only chef from the UK in this stage of the competition

Wrexham chef Sion Hughes in finals of Global Chefs Challenge

Emily Freya Williams has long dreamed of attending Derwen College.

Emily Freya Williams has long dreamed of attending Derwen College.

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Flintshire teenager with Down's Syndrome has Derwen College dream ruined over funding

General image of school classroom (Image: Newsquest)

General image of school classroom (Image: Newsquest)

Flintshire pupils urged to discuss misogyny amid Andrew Tate concerns

Mr Park—one of the UK's house music movement pioneers—is best known for his nine-year residency at Manchester's iconic superclub, The Hacienda

Mr Park—one of the UK's house music movement pioneers—is best known for his nine-year residency at Manchester's iconic superclub, The Hacienda

Wrexham Uni lecturer Graeme Park on James O'Brien podcast

Coleg Cambria's Northop site.

Coleg Cambria's Northop site.

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Coleg Cambria set to scrap free transport for students

The turf cutting ceremony took place at Wrexham University to mark the start of a new development

The turf cutting ceremony took place at Wrexham University to mark the start of a new development

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Work starts on latest stage of multi-million pound project in Wrexham

Highlights from schools across the region.

Highlights from schools across the region.

A taste of university, community spirit, new headteacher and more