A FAMILY of schools has gathered a cluster of experts to ensure all children with special educational needs (SEND) are given the best possible education. BMAT Education, which looks after primary and secondary schools in Harlow, Epping and Stansted in Essex and Newham in London,…

AN army of little people are helping a school to tackle dangerous parking at drop-off and pick-up times. Traffic outside Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, causes parents and teachers concern for the safety of pupils as they travel to and from school. With cars often…

A FAMILY of schools has appointed a director to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities achieve their full potential. Marios Solomonides takes up the newly created post of Director of SEND in April with a mission to remove all barriers faced by children…

A SCHOOL is set to unveil a brand-new building as its pupils return to the classroom. For the last few months, building work has been taking place to expand and develop the facilities at Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow. The extension provides the growing school…

CHILDREN used a traditional game of hide and seek to give them a break from lockdown learning. Children of key worker parents still attending Freshwater Primary Academy, in Harlow, during the partial school closures have been working with resident artist and high-level teaching assistant Karen…

HUNDREDS of families will receive much-needed food hampers from their child’s school to help them to navigate the Christmas break. Essential food and Christmas goodies are being distributed to 895 Free School Meal families across BMAT’s Essex schools. Thanks to £11,905 from the Essex Half-term…

A HARLOW primary school has taken precautionary measures and closed after a number of pupils displayed symptoms similar to those of Covid-19. A spokesperson said: ” Freshwaters Primary Academy was closed yesterday due to a number of pupils displaying symptoms similar to those of COVID19. …