Education: Secondary
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…
ESSEX libraries have been ordered not to promote LGBTQ and inclusive pride and events, sparking anger from campaigners. The new Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has told staff not to promote the inclusive events reports the Local Democracy Reporter. June is known as…
AN inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England begins on Tuesday, with evidence from student organisations and experts reports the BBC. The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings repayment threshold and interest rates. But…
GREATER Anglia colleagues have helped bring the world of work to life for Year 10 students through a careers coaching programme in London. The train operator partnered with education charity Future Frontiers to connect students from Oasis Academy Hadley in Enfield with 17 Greater Anglia…
ACL Essex is saluting the volunteers who contribute to delivering and promoting education across the county in the first week of June. ACL Essex is celebrating the impact volunteers bring to their learners during National Volunteers Week and is seeking more volunteers to sign-up and…
STEWARDS Academy’s careers team welcomed 21 volunteers, from a wealth of workplaces, to conduct mock interviews with our Year 10 students on Thursday 21st May. Alongside two of our governors, we were lucky enough to have visitors from Pearsons, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hertford Regional College, The…
THE St Mark’s Year 11 boys’ football team have made history by completing an incredible treble-winning season. The team remained unbeaten across all league and cup competitions this year, winning every game except for one draw. This team of Invincibles were crowned champions of the…
DELAYS in assessing children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have created “inconsistent” outcomes among young people, a report has found. Inspectors for Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission deemed the timeliness of education, health and care plans (EHCP) issued by Essex County Council…
TENS of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes. Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday (22nd) to provide hands-on learning and boost employability for learners who start their construction courses from this September. This is part of the £625m Construction Skills…
CALLING all Stewards Academy former students! A Stewards Academy spokesperson said: “As they develop our Careers Education Programme and build our network of employers and contacts, we have launched our very own LinkedIn account and we would love for the Stewards alumni to get in…
A HUGE thank you from everyone at Harlow Fields School PTA to Lazy Salsa Sunday for a fabulous donation of £3,200!!! A Harlow Fields spokesperson said: “They really appreciate your kindness and generosity shown towards the students at the school, this money will really help…
LIBRARY campaigners have welcomed the scrapping of a £1.15 charge for reserving library books by the newly elected leadership of Essex County Council (ECC). The library campaign group SOLE received the news in a letter from the new ECC leader Peter Harris on Thursday (14/05) afternoon.…
PIONEERING school-based eye care service will soon help children with learning disabilities and autism across Essex access essential eye tests and vision support in a way that is easier, more accessible and better suited to their needs. Bright Sight, delivered by Primary Eyecare Services and…
THE recently introduced fee to reserve books at Essex County Council’s 74 libraries is set to be scrapped by the authority’s new administration. The changes, implemented in April, introduced a £1.15 fee for reserving books for most customers. However, the council’s new administration has announced…
SPECIALIST security providers, Land Sheriffs, are supporting Passmores Academy in Harlow, with CV development and careers guidance to help bridge the gap between education and employment. As part of a ‘Mock Interview Day’ for Year 11 students, Land Sheriffs’ Managing Director, James Coyle, and HR…
