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Plans to transform a sixth form block into an extension of The Collett School in Hemel Hempstead have been granted permission by councillors. Pic: Google Street View.

Permission granted for works at new satellite site for Hemel SEND school

A Hertfordshire county councillor refused to rule out further school closures in the next year, amid uncertainty around the future of Sandon JMI School in Buntingford

Councillor refuses to rule out more school closures in Herts in next year

Thousands of fines were imposed on families in Hertfordshire. (photo used for illustrative purposes). Adobe stock

Herts parents fined over £450,000 for taking children out of school for holidays

Jo Fisher, executive director for children’s services and education, said the Government's decision could have major financial implications.

Herts Council launches reform plan to remove 90% of special education deficit

A school transport scheme has been scrapped by the county council

Hertfordshire County Council scraps school transport plan

West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus

4 Herts colleges receive share of £21m to improve special education services

The Nourish Hertfordshire scheme aims to improve food culture at schools across the county

Hertfordshire schools set to benefit from project to change food culture

Concerns have been made with how complaints are being delivered to the council

Hertfordshire County Council ordered to pay family for education care plan delay

Herts children’s services rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted in two categories

The parchmarks reveal the outline of the parterre designed by Capability Brown at Beechwood Park School in Markyate

Dry weather reveals hidden bit of history at school in Markyate

Oluwabukunmi and Amanda from the Laureate Academy celebrating their results from last year

Calling on Herts schools to send us their success stories on GCSE results day
Thousands of teenagers all over Hertfordshire will be receiving their GCSE results tomorrow.
James Lowson, Senior Reporter

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Students keen to open their results.

The Adeyfield Academy announces strong 2026 A Level results

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts' A Level Students

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts celebrates

Laureate Academy students

Laureate Academy celebrates outstanding A Level results

Students celebrating their results together.

Longdean celebrates students' success

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

These special glasses help you enjoy the eclipse safely

Solar eclipse glasses now from £17.74 on Amazon

Inspection authorised examining case of separated migrant in Hertfordshire

Lydia Berman was inspired to start her business in a waiting room

Hemel mum who launched business from hospital backs small organisations

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

Schools converting into academies would be required to pay the council. (photo used for illustrative purposes). Adobe stock

Hertfordshire County Council prepares plan to charge converting academy schools

Hemel Hempstead Library

Hertfordshire Council votes through controversial library performing arts cuts

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Headteacher Mr Pritchard doing the trick. Picture: Beechwood Park School

Watch: Markyate headmaster’s magic trick goes viral

County Hall in Hertford. Credit: Hertfordshire County Council.

New data reveals the financial health of council controlled schools in Herts

County Hall in Hertford. Credit: Hertfordshire County Council.

School closures confirmed in Hertfordshire due to extreme hot weather

A new crossing was opened in Hemel Hempstead

New toucan crossing opened in busy Hemel Hempstead business district
A new toucan crossing has been opened at a business district in Hemel Hempstead.
James Lowson, Senior Reporter

An Ofsted report has found that safeguarding standards are being met at Ashridge Day Nursery's Pitstone and Ivinghoe site, while also highlighting some areas that need attention

Ofsted: Safeguarding standards met at nursery but some areas 'need attention'

Charlie Meadows, 11, a pupil at Beechwood Park School in Markyate, was able to fly a plane thanks to an experience made possible through the British Young Pilots co-curricular programme

Markyate 11-year-old experiences helps control aircraft during maiden flight

How the new building at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School could look. Credit: Harbur Design/Dacorum Borough Council.

Hemel Hempstead nursery launches application for 'much-needed' building

Hertfordshire County Hall (C. Savills / Herts County Council)

Herts council stops special education school transport scheme to cut costs

Upgrade your home office for less with this best-selling desk, which is now on sale - and with next day delivery available.

Upgrade your home office with this best-selling desk, now on sale

High-quality wooden playsets designed for use in nurseries make for incredibly reliable and sturdy products for home use

Best early years toys and nursery play sets parents are buying

Thousands of school places have not been filled throughout Hertfordshire. Adobe stock

Thousands of empty school places recorded in Hertfordshire

The Hemel Hempstead School, photo from Ian Boichat Origin Studios

Controversial changes to school's allocation policy approved despite objections

Central Bedfordshire Council held a Youth Voice workshop at Woburn Safari Park's new SENse the Safari facility

Young people help shape services at pioneering safari park classroom

Tring Marshcroft proposals. Credits: Redrow/Harrow Estates/Dacorum Borough Council

Major 1,400-home development in Tring rejected despite officials' support

Join the MySpaceEd revision course that helps GCSE and A-level students beat national average grades.

Join revision course that helps students beat national average grades

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

GCSE and A-level students can study smarter and for a shorter time with MyEdSpace revision courses.

GSCE and A-level revision sessions that are actually manageable

Woburn Safari Park opened the country's first classroom with SEND needs within a zoological setting last month

Woburn Safari Park championing making wildlife experiences accessible for all

Unstructured Easter revision can quickly leave students feeling overwhelmed and off track

Easter revision has started – but many are making this mistake

Woburn Safari Park is opening the first SEND classroom in the country that is set within a zoological setting

First SEND classroom in UK zoological setting to open at Woburn Safari Park

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands
New UK screen time guidance has parents searching for safer ways to manage children’s phone use and online access.
Marc Reeves

Westfield Primary School and Nursery is receiving additional SEND places

New Berkhamsted unit among 80 special education school places created in Herts

Children of Bovingdon Primary Academy enjoying their outdoor learning area, Springfield.

Bovingdon Primary Academy ranked No.1 state primary school in Hemel Hempstead, p...

Experts warn that unstructured revision over Easter could hold students back in GCSE and A-level exams

The Easter revision mistake that could cost exam grades

Hertfordshire County Council

Council backs new special education strategy after damning report

Thousands of students are now turning to structured revision support ahead of GCSE and A-level exams

The Easter revision decision that could boost exam results

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SEND school needs your support

Kellogg's Breakfast Club

Cash grants available for schools in East Anglia to support their breakfast club

Partou is supporting the ‘Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated’ campaign

Partou backs national child vaccination campaign

The number of children and young people seeking assessment for Education, Health and Care Plans in Hertfordshire would have increased, even without the coronavirus bubble, a county council panel has been told

Herts councillor questions whether rising EHCP numbers are effect of pandemic

Samantha Shore, has completed her Level 5 Foundation Degree

Mum urges others ‘go for it’ after successful return to studies

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