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Thursday 08 February 2024
Joining only a small group of schools from across Wales, Heronsbridge School is one of just two schools in Bridgend County Borough, to succeed in not needing any recommendations during a recent Estyn inspection.
Tuesday 06 February 2024
The positive impact of Debbie Jones, Trauma Lead Practitioner in the Bridgend Youth Justice Service, permeates the lives of an endless number of children, as well as those of her colleagues - a gift which has been recognised through her coveted commendation from the Butler Trust Awards, described as the ‘Oscars’ for the custodial and community justice sector.
Thursday 01 February 2024
Careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) shape the curriculum at Bryntirion Comprehensive School, offering pupils a wide range of authentic learning experiences that focus on the development of cross curricular skills – one careers project, in particular, has been supported by former British and Irish Lions and Wales Captain, Sam Warburton.
Monday 29 January 2024
Businesses and workers whose jobs and livelihoods have been affected by the recent fire which destroyed a large warehouse and damaged several neighbouring premises on Bridgend Industrial Estate are receiving a range of support from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Friday 26 January 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council will once again show its support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, which focuses on the theme of ‘Fragility of Freedom’.
Friday 26 January 2024
As the curtain comes down on Bridgend Youth Theatre’s final performance of We Will Rock You on Sunday 4 February, so too begins a brand new chapter in the Grand Pavilion’s rich 92-year history.
Friday 26 January 2024
Bridgend-based online accountancy firm Mazuma has announced expansion plans following a multi-million-pound investment from the £50m Innovation Investment Capital fund, which is backed by Cardiff Capital Region (CCR).
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved that the council can move forward with negotiations with supermarket chains, Aldi and ASDA, as well as Network Rail, for the planned demolition of Brackla One multi storey car park in Bridgend town centre – a move which brings the development of the new Bridgend College campus a step closer.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the 2022-23 Annual Corporate Safeguarding Report, which includes statistics of the number of adult and children safeguarding referrals this year with comparisons to previous years, how the council has worked collaboratively with the regional safeguarding board, as well as the new models of practice that have been implemented.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
A research project undertaken by Year 4 and 5 pupils from Brackla Primary School was presented to trainee teachers, university academics and the Minister for Education and Welsh Language at Swansea University.