MONTHLY challenges are helping children to build a love and talent for reading, writing and maths. Pupils in all year groups at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, are set monthly challenges to give them alternative ways to indulge in the key skills. Maths challenges…

TEACHERS took part in a classic party game to inspire children to read. As part of World Book Day, 23 teachers at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, played Pass the Story to capture pupils’ attention. Each member of staff recorded themselves reading part of…

AFTER four months of concept development, planning and creating, a Wall of Code design has been installed around the walls of the ICT room at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow. Headteacher Neil Stirrat said: “The Wall of Code is designed to inspire our children…

THE Downs Primary School is delighted that one of its pupils has been offered a place at top Essex grammar school, Southend High School for Boys. Shaurya Singh was offered a place after being successful in the school’s 11+ entrance exam. Not only that, but he also…

YOUNG people have been uniquely impacted by the pandemic and lockdown, with NHS research suggesting 1 in 6 may now have a mental health problem, up from 1 in 9 in 2017. The number of mental health support teams in schools and colleges will grow…

PURFORD Green Primary and Potter Street Academy have celebrated World Book Day this year in style by creating their own competition for their children called ‘The Masked Reader’. Members of staff disguised themselves as different characters and read excerpts from their favourite books. The children…

Breakfast Club and Teaching Assistant(Maternity Cover) Scale 3 scp 4 – 5 (depending on experience) WE require a Breakfast club and Teaching Assistant for 21.15 hours per week during term time, 7.30am to 12pm, to start Mid May 2021. The successful applicant will be required…

By Harlow Councillor Portfolio Holder for Community and Wellbeing: Chris Vince SAM’S Place is a much loved and valued provision in Harlow. It not only provides respite for parents of disabled children, but also an opportunity for young people to socialise with their peers and…

WITH a phased return to the classroom for secondary school and college pupils set to start from Monday 8 March, settings are currently putting arrangements in place for pupils to take part in asymptomatic Covid-19 testing as per the latest Government guidance. The Government has…

KEEPING active, eating well and taking care of mental health was the focus of a special week for children. Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, held Healthy Schools Week to remind pupils to look after themselves in lockdown. Pupils in all year groups got involved,…

THE CHIEF executive of Passmores Learning Community, Vic Goddard cannot wait for his schools to fully re-open on Monday March 8th. “The best bit of the job is missing” YH went down to Passmores Academy to speak to Vic Goddard about the process of fully…

SAINT Nicholas School continues to look at new and innovative ways of developing their Virtual Open Day experience and are introducing the option of live virtual taster lessons for prospective pupils on their next Open Day on Saturday 6th March. In addition to one to…

SECONDARY schools in England will be asked to deliver face-to-face summer schools as part of efforts to catch pupils up with lessons lost to Covid reports the BBC. An extra £420m in funding has been announced, along with £300m announced for catch-up projects in January.…

CHILDREN working remotely from home have been taught how to stay safe while online. Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, used Safer Internet Day to explore the reliability of content on the web. Pupils completed activities focusing on who they can trust online, how the online…