When Clifton Moor Pre-School faced closure it seemed natural that Lakeside Primary Academy should take over the reins as they already shared a location and community. After a full consultation the LEA agreed and permission was granted. When funding is secured, new toilet facilities will be installed and other improvements made, which will mean the...Read More

Thousands of children will start school this September with the new school readiness ‘toolkit’ in place. Nicole Weinstein from Nursery World interviews Ben Greene and other EYFS specialists asking if this could be a game-changer Being developmentally ready for school refers to children’s ability to pay attention for short periods of time, dress themselves, use...Read More

Two successful multi academy trusts (MATs) are consulting on a merger that would create a uniquely comprehensive education partnership, combining expertise across two areas of national priority in education: early years and special educational needs and disabilities. Ebor Academy Trust and Nexus Multi Academy Trust have announced they are opening consultation on proposals to merge,...Read More

The year 5/6 boys’ team came joint first in their District League, qualifying to move up to County Level and the North Yorkshire County competition in Richmond in January, which they won, becoming North Yorkshire County Champions. This enabled them to progress on to the Regional Round of this National tournament at Liverpool Academy in...Read More

Hob Moor Oaks Academy has collected more than £3,200 for a 10K sponsored run round the Knavesmire to raise the funds needed for a new outdoor learning space. On Saturday 10th May, children, families, teachers, and staff gathered for this event organised by teachers, Lucy Rounding, Gemma Scoreby, and co-headteacher Sarah Taylor. Hob Moor Oaks...Read More

We have started the process of migrating from our old provider to Arbor, who are one of the UK’s biggest providers of MIS in education. This is a long term commitment and we are confident it is a positive move that will be beneficial for both our children and staff. What is MIS? Management Information...Read More

Osbaldwick Primary Academy celebrate the opening of their forest school area thanks to donations from the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and a generous local benefactor, Mr Julian Pattison. Fran Eggington from The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, gardeners from Brunswick Organic Nursery and local benefactor, Mr Pattison, were invited to join members of the school community...Read More

Camblesforth Community Primary Academy will be providing much needed nursery care for two year olds from Easter 2025. Families in and around Camblesforth, Selby, will be able to gain early access to the provision that the government is rolling out across the country in September. This will mean that eligible children can join the school...Read More

With its headquarters in York, Ebor Academy Trust is a values-led multi-academy trust – a family of schools with a sense of responsibility for each other. Ours is a mixed trust comprising both Community and Church schools. We have strong links with York St John University, work closely with the Diocese of York and have...Read More

An innovative partnership to increase excellence in early years teaching has been set up with Early Excellence, an established national leader specialising in developing young children’s education. The partnership is based at Osbaldwick Primary Academy, part of Ebor, and will become a regional centre of excellence for early years education. Ebor is predominantly a primary...Read More