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Opportunity   Free artist - led workshops

Bradford Arts Centre and local artist Akshay is keen to connect with performing arts students and young creatives in Bradford through a series of free, artist-led workshops. more...

Published: 07/10/2026 | Audience: secondary school teachers, staff and students. College level students and staff, particular dance, p

Opportunity   Supporting families to get children ready for school reception

Free downloadable resource for primary schools - Small Steps to Starting School activity sheet. To be used at school reception open days/evenings - and provided to families with a child starting school reception in September 2027. more...

Published: 07/10/2026 | Audience: Primary schools, reception teachers and leaders, transition leads, school admin coordinators, primar

Event   PSHE Association Secondary School Training Day

Strengthen and develop PSHE education in your school, as well as refine your broader whole-school approach to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. This event is an opportunity to meet and learn from other PSHE Leads from across the district. more...

Published: 07/10/2026 | Audience: PSHE Leads, Mental Health Leads, Pastoral Leads, PSHE Teachers

Event   PSHE Association Primary Schools Training Day

Strengthen and develop PSHE education in your school, as well as refine your broader whole-school approach to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. This event is an opportunity to meet and learn from other PSHE Leads from across the district. more...

Published: 07/10/2026 | Audience: PSHE Leads, Mental Health Leads, Pastoral Leads, PSHE Teachers

Information   Portage Workshop: A Small Steps Approach to learning for Children with SEND

This 2 day workshop and follow up session is open to anyone working with young children with additional needs /disabilities and their families. It covers the core curriculum set out by the National Portage Association. more...

Published: 06/10/2026 | Audience: The course is aimed at the Early Years Workforce, including Early Years Practitioners/SENCOs working

Event   Bradford Literature Festival Primary Education Programme | Book Your Place

Bradford Literature Festival's (BLF) Primary Education Programme 2027 is bigger and better than ever! Book your students' places to engage with amazing, life-changing literature. Each student ticket is worth £25, but BLF is pleased to offer attendance for free to non-fee-paying schools. more...

Published: 06/10/2026 | Audience: Primary Teachers, Primary Headteachers, Home Educators

Information   Bradford Hospitals Charity Reindeer Run

Schools, nurseries and youth groups are invited to take part in a new festive fundraiser, the Reindeer Run. Children can walk, run, skip or hop their way through a fun challenge in the lead-up to Christmas while raising funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity. more...

Published: 05/10/2026 | Audience: All

Consultation   Proposed Relocation of Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Cityview

Exceed Academies Trust is inviting parents, carers, local residents and stakeholders to share their views on a proposal to relocate Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (BAPA) Cityview to a new site former Holmewood Children's Centre, Haslemere Close, Bradford, BD4 9EB. more...

Published: 02/10/2026 | Audience: School staff, Governors, Parents

Information   Phone lines

The phone lines are currently not working. Any enquiries please email the admin inbox at [email protected]. more...

Published: 02/10/2026 | Audience: Public

Information   Data Sharing Agreement between Bradford Council and Schools

An updated Data Sharing Agreement between Bradford Council and Schools is now available, this supersedes the current agreement you have with us. more...

Published: 02/10/2026 | Audience: Headteachers, Data Managers, Business Managers, Principles

Information   UPN Finder

The UPN Finder is now available to purchase for 2026/27. more...

Published: 02/10/2026 | Audience: Headteachers, Business Managers, Data Managers and School Administrators

Information   Autumn School Census

The collection for the Autumn 2026 school census opens Thursday 1st October 2026. more...

Published: 02/10/2026 | Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leadership Team, Data Managers and School Administrators

Information   Phone lines out of order

Due to a technical issue the school phone lines are currently not working. Please only contact the school mobile if your call is urgent. more...

Published: 02/10/2026 | Audience: All

Information   2027 Summer Term Inflatable Fun Days. Only 4 dates remaining, book now!

Are you looking to give your amazing pupils and staff a well-deserved "Inflatable Fun Day" during the final summer term of 2027? The Bradford Community Play & Development Service are here to help you plan and deliver your hassle-free event this summer! Only 4 dates now available so book n more...

Published: 01/10/2026 | Audience: Headteachers & Business Managers

Information   Appleton Academy Welcomes Sir Kevin Sinfield & The 7 in 7 Grand Finale Team

Appleton Academy was delighted to welcome Sir Kevin Sinfield and the 7 in 7 Grand Finale Challenge Team on Day 4 of their latest run for MND. more...

Published: 01/10/2026 | Audience: All

Event   FREE Half-Term Family Activities at Bradford Cathedral

Join us for more free, fun family activities during the October half-term holiday. more...

Published: 01/10/2026 | Audience: Parents & families; Headteachers/schools

Event   FREE October Half-Term Family Activities at Bradford Cathedral

Join us for more free, fun family activities during the October half-term holiday. more...

Published: 01/10/2026 | Audience: Parents & families; headteachers/schools

Opportunity   Count Your Carbon is now live for 2026/27!

Count Your Carbon is Eco-Schools’ free, full-scope carbon footprint calculator, built for – and in collaboration with – nurseries, schools and colleges. more...

Published: 01/10/2026 | Audience: Eco Clubs, Head Teachers, Teachers