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Inspired schoolchildren from Years 4-6 at Crofton Anne Dale Federation in Stubbington, performed a mock junior field gun run for armed forces veterans at Admiral Jellicoe House in Southsea on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Schoolchildren show off exciting field gun demonstration for veterans

Stephen Morgan MP

Political opinion: Stephen Morgan MP backs skills revolution on visit to City of...

A full school uniform kit doesn't always come cheap

How to find out if you can get a school uniform grant

Teamwork, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities and emotional intelligence are all considered 'soft skills'

The soft skills parents find most important - does my child have them?

Students celebrating their graduation outside the Portsmouth Guildhall.

Portsmouth ranked Top 10 for learning resources among English universities

Purbrook Park National Careers Challenge Finalists

Purbrook Park pupils at the National Careers Challenge Final!

The reception children at Sarisbury Infant School have been enjoying their new reading area.

Taylor Wimpey Apprentices Craft Reading Area for Local School

Tilly and her volleyball partner

Purbrook Park Pupil - Tilly Hutton competes in the U18 NEVZA Beach Volleyball Ch...

Creative talents of Portsmouth High School’s students are showcased

Henry Cort Community College

School closer to becoming children’s home – but prison claims quashed

Ascend-UK Launches to Support International Students with Trusted Guardianship a...

Rachel Whiteread, Down and Up (2024 - 2025) Courtesy Goodwood Art Foundation / Photo: Toby Adamson

IgnitED Announces Exciting Partnerships for Groundbreaking Career Education Init...

King's Academy Bay House held its prom at the school in Gosport.

Picture: Sarah Standing (030725-6144)

54 snaps from King's Academy Bay House sophisticated prom night

Final rays of the evening sunshine

Year 13 Leavers' Dinner at Portsmouth High School

The award winners pose for a photograph.

Student excellence recognised and celebrated at HSDC's Awards

An artist's impression of the new North Whiteley secondary school

Warning over rising costs and unforeseen issues at new high school
The budget for a new 900-pupil secondary school in Whiteley has risen by more than £5m.
Natalia Forero

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

HSDC Alton College Nursery will close at the end of this term following the unsuccessful search for management.

HSDC announces 'deeply regrettable' closure of Hampshire nursery

Eve Wilson, who credits teacher Nicola Smith with supporting her at Crookhorn College

Teacher who helped a girl with a brain tumour wins an award

The long wait for results day can be a constant weight for teens

Psychologist's top tips to help students cope with results day anxiety

Head Girl team at Portsmouth High School front the walk for Sophie's Legacy

Portsmouth High School Head Girl team lead walk for charity Sophie's Legacy

Redwood Park Academy has celebrated a positive Ofsted report following its recent inspection.

Ofsted praises school for its 'kind and happy' atmosphere

L-r (top) Allie Anderson, Professor Nigel Williams, Becky Miles, Dr Elaine Rust, Amy Doyle.
L-r (bottom) Dave Humphries, Professor Anne Murphy, Joe Gamlin

Ad Feature University helps launch The Marketing Agency for businesses

Teachers at Portsmouth Grammar School have gone on strike following an ongoing row regarding pensions.

Pictured: Teachers and National Education Union reps at Portsmouth Grammar School

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Picket line formed as teachers at grammar school strike over pension

Purbrook Park School in Widley held its prom at the Utilitia Bowl in Hedge End.

Picture: Sarah Standing (260625-9446)

59 captivating pictures of Purbrook Park School's glamorous prom

Purbrook Park School celebrates Year 11 Prom at the Utilita Bowl

The Havant students standing outside Bletchley Park.

HSDC students visit Bletchley Park
35 students from HSDC’s Havant Campus recently embarked on an extracurricular trip to Bletchley Park, the centre of Allied code-breaking during the Second World War.
Tom Lowe

Today will be one of the hottest June days on record

Can my child be sent home in a heatwave? School rules explained

More time spent playing outside can offer your child all sorts of benefits, which screentime can't match

5 ways to encourage your child to play outside these summer holidays

How much sleep children need varies depending on how old they are

The time you should send your child to bed at every age

Mikaela Shalders (bottom left) says that children with EBSA are overwhelmed, rather than defiant

What is ‘EBSA’ - and why summer is the time to prepare your child

Exams (Pic: John Devlin)

Portsmouth secondary schools with the lowest GCSE results

Construction site at Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, where Newlands Primary Academy is being built

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (250625-32)

New £11.4m school starting to take shape as project nears completion

Pictured: Alex Moody with award in the Park Community School kitchen

Picture: Alice Thompson

Head chef at school crowned national winner of Jamie Oliver award

HSDC's Pride event was a real celebration of the College's LGBTQ+ community.

Colourful celebrations as HSDC marks Pride Month

A secondary school has cancelled a drag act as part of its Pride month celebrations after Suella Braverman MP branded it 'morally reprehensible'.

Pictured: Lucy

Secondary school cancels drag act after MP's criticism

Modelling done by children's charity Theirworld suggests LGBTQ+ teens in the UK are dropping out at a disproportionate rate

One in four LGBTQ+ pupils may drop out of secondary school - new study

Horndean Technology College has celebrated its prom at Botleigh Grange Hotel.

Pictured: Amalie Boyden and Francesca Vidova

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (250625-108)

48 dazzling photos from Horndean Technology College's prom night

From the different grades you can get, to how to get your results, the end of GCSEs raises some big questions

5 of your big questions answered as GCSE exam season ends

The Portsmouth Grammar School

'Teachers open to negotiations' as strikes planned at private school

Alton College's Early Years T Level has been particularly successful, with 100% of students attaining a high grade.

Local college named the best T Level provider in the region

Federation of Riders Infant and Junior Schools in Leigh Park, Havant

Schools face major shake-up as closure plan moves forward

Orchard Lea Junior School will be merged with the neighbouring infant school

Infant school to close as merger and massive rebuilding project loom

The Portsmouth Grammar School

Strikes planned at private school in a row over pensions

The effects of climate change could cost children days of school time each year, a government risk report says

3 ways climate change may soon impact schools - costing children days

Miltoncross Academy School has said it is disappointed with its latest Ofsted inspection which was published on June 23, 2025

Academy 'disappointed' with Ofsted but is 'determined' to improve

Beacon View welcomes the Lord Mayor

Beacon View Primary Academy welcomes Lord Mayor to summer fair

New Government guidance has highlighted ways AI can help teachers in the classroom

The tasks your child's teacher may soon be able to automate using AI

The second the News and Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2024 took place on Thursday, October 24. It celebrated the best and brightest apprentices, mentors, training providers and employers from across the Portsmouth and Chichester area. Picture: Sarah Standing (241024-4054)

The search is on for the best apprentices on the south coast

Borrowers who have recently graduated university have left with bigger loans, the new data shows

Average student loan debt shoots up - are extra repayments worth it?

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

Staff across all three HSDC campuses have gone on strike over devastating job cuts following serious cash flow issues and a financial blackhole.

Pictured is: Staff at HSDC in Havant.

Picture: Sarah Standing (130625-7876)

My teachers are losing their jobs - we all need help

Footage of the Mary Rose being digitised.

University of Portsmouth and Mary Rose Trust launch major project to preserve de...

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

Neha Mudassir and Professor Graham Galbraith

New global partnership formed between the University of Portsmouth and Roots IVY...

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