Ailsa Firth News Today

This year's National Road Safety Week was launched today (Monday) with the theme 'Safe Roads for All', emphasising the importance of everyone following changes to the Highway Code to protect people more at risk, such as those on foot and bicycle.

Nova Hreod Academy in Akers Way is launching its Catalyst STEM programme next year. It will involve a specially developed timetable to target subjects that will help students in pursuing careers in the sector. This will include additional modules on engineering and computer science. The school is working with organisations and businesses in Swindon to teach employability skills and industry knowledge to pupils. Head teacher Nick Wells said he was excited about the programme. “Catalyst...