Education
THE Summer Fair is nearly here. Don’t forget to set your alarm and come on down. Bring a chair or picnic blankets, we have the music, the food and drinks. We just need you. It’s going to be a fun day and we can’t wait to…
ACL Essex is encouraging residents to enrol on GCSE courses starting this September. The adult learning provider is keen to show how gaining a qualification can open doors to new jobs or training. With enrolment now open, Essex residents can achieve GCSEs in key subjects. These include English,…
HARLOW library has defied the Reform-led Essex County Council “ban” on promoting Pride by installing an information shelf. Earlier this month, library staff were instructed not to highlight events unrelated to day-to-day activities. Chris Hossack, Reform cabinet member for residents and community services, said he…
A NEW initiative has been launched to encourage a lifelong love of stories and reading among children and families in Essex. ‘Tell Me A Story’ will cover different classic stories, including Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz.Available from 12 June, listeners will be…
IN October 2025, Stewards Academy proudly hosted its first ever Governors Award, marking the beginning of a new tradition that recognises students for their outstanding service to the school and wider community. The award was established to celebrate students who consistently demonstrate commitment, leadership and…
PEOPLE with learning disabilities in parts of Essex will benefit from a new initiative to increase access to life-saving annual health checks and provide more personalised support to stay well. NHS Essex is working in partnership with local charity, Hamelin, to deliver a year-long trial…
HARLOW MP Chris Vince rose on the floor of the House of Commons to express concerns about parking outside schools. Mr Vince said: “Little Parndon, Pemberley Academy and Latton Green are three primary schools in my Constituency of Harlow that have raised concerns about road safety outside…
IT is always a busy summer term at Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy. This year is no exception. Sports Day and Family Picnic are coming up and this events really sum up what Holy Cross is all about. The there is the superb Colour Run…
A NEW, time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available this summer for Year 13 students and under 25s who will be starting university as undergraduates or moving into residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026. You can check eligibility guidelines below. Credit:…
KINGSMOOR PTA set to host Summer Party! Full details below.
ACL Essex is highlighting the support available to unpaid carers across Essex during Carers Week (8 to 14 June). The adult learning provider is encouraging carers to discover courses that fit around their caring roles. Many unpaid carers spend so much time supporting others that they put…
WE weren’t sure what to expect when we went to visit Kingsmoor Academy on Wednesday but what a fantastic afternoon. Their guests all day were singer-songwriter, Shelly Nelson and DJ Alistair, on half of Artful Dodger. They had been involved in lessons all morning. After…
OVER the last few weeks, Harlow MP Chris Vince has been visiting a number of schools as part fo a fact finding mission on young people and social media. It is a difficult thing to quantify. Sometimes the media can portray every young person as…
STEWARDS Academy students, with representation from all year groups, took to the Harlow Rock School stage to battle it out for the title of ‘Best Band’ on Wednesday 20th May. The venue was packed, the music was loud and the performers had a fantastic time performing…
STUDENTS from Stansted Airport College travelled to Westminster this week to show MPs how they are building careers in aviation as part of a drive to help more young people into work. They were part of a special event in Parliament hosted by Manchester Airports…
YOUNG singers from across Harlow are preparing to take to the stage for the much-anticipated Harlow Schools Music Festival, taking place this year at Stewards School on 24th June. The festival will bring together choirs from 11 Harlow primary schools, who have been rehearsing enthusiastically…
