News

24/10/2025
Support for schools
Climate and Biodiversity Support for Schools

Derby City schools, nurseries and colleges can now access a powerful package of free support to help them take action on climate change and biodiversity — while saving money, enriching learning and improving school environments. These national...

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13/10/2025
Opportunities
Schools Invited to Join Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025

Inspire your students with the world of creative careers this November Schools and colleges across the UK are being invited to take part in Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025 - a nationwide initiative designed to inspire young people aged 11–18...

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01/09/2025
Event reports
Deam Fest - Video

Video of the first Derby Promise Dream Fest in 2025.

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14/10/2025
Competitions
OVO Foundation Nature Prize Returns for Fourth Year to Inspire UK Schools

The OVO Foundation Nature Prize is back for its fourth consecutive year, once again calling on schools across the UK to bring students closer to nature and take meaningful climate action. This exciting competition is free to enter for all non-independent...

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09/09/2025
Opportunities
National Saturday Club - Free Opportunity for 13–16 Year Olds

We’re delighted to announce that the University of Derby's National Saturday Club is back for its 4th year, and we’d love your help to spread the word about this fantastic free opportunity for 13–16 year olds. Across the UK,...

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01/09/2025
Event reports
Festival of Sport 2025 - Video

Video of the Summer 2025 Festival of Sport, held at Derby Arena.

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21/08/2025
Developing Experts: Elevating STEM Education for Derby Promise Schools

Developing Experts is emerging as a transformative EdTech platform for schools, offering a rich library of curriculum aligned STEM lessons for Early Years through Key Stage 4. The platform is designed to empower both teachers and pupils, blending expert...

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13/08/2025
Event reports
A champion week for children’s sport

Derby’s second Festival of Sport proved a huge hit this summer, with hundreds of children attending a week-long programme of sports and games.

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17/07/2025
Event reports
Dream Fest: raising aspirations and sparking imagination

The newly refurbished Derby Market HallOpens in new tab hosted two energetic days of workshops and performances, encouraging young people to tread the boards as characters from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 

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