FOUR roadshows are being held across Essex to provide free support for parents and carers of young people with SEND. Roadshows in Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester and Harlow are giving parents and carers free access to support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Essex…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has continued to make good on his pledge to see Sir Frederick Gibberd College (SFG College) rebuilt. Last month, he stood up in the House of Commons to address education minister, Stephen Morgan on the issue (see below). Mr Morgan had…

FOLLOWING Stewards Academy’s successful involvement in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO) project during the autumn term, participants were invited along to a matinee performance of Matilda. Sixty KS3 students, with accompanying staff, travelled to the Cambridge Theatre, London for a very enjoyable and entertaining…

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ANGLIA Ruskin University (ARU) is partnering with Norwegian biotechnology company Arctic Bioscience to carry out the largest research project to date exploring how nutrients derived from fish eggs can support a healthy and active lifestyle across all ages. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that…

THE headteacher of Sir Frederick Gibberd College has decided to leave the school. The following letter from the chief executive of BMAT, Helena Mills has been sent to parents. Dear Parents, We have some big news for SFG, which is that Dee Conlon has decided…

HUNDREDS of St Mark’s students attended their annual job fair on Thursday reports Charlotte Pedroz. Students in Years 8 to 13 were allocated an hour throughout the school day to discover the variety of local companies, businesses and further education schools providing an insight to…

THE UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people – the popular Big Bang Fair – is returning this summer and registration is now open! Taking place from 17 to 19 June 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, the free Fair will…

AT Stewards Academy, we are committed to nurturing the potential of every student and equipping them with the tools to thrive both academically and personally. This academic year, we are thrilled to announce our second cohort of Year 9 pupils have participated in an exciting…

ACL Essex is offering people interested in stepping onto an apprenticeship, and businesses keen to employ an apprentice, a series of free information events during National Apprenticeship Week – 10-16 February.  Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to step onto the career ladder,…

THE number of Essex children being home-schooled has massively increased in the past three years. Essex County Council said that the complexity of needs for home educated children was also increasing reports the Local Democracy Reporter. This comes as the county council works to reduce…

OFSTED has provided a first look at its new report cards for school inspections. The schools inspectorate for England is consulting on the new system after it scrapped single-word judgements last year. Ofsted boss Sir Martyn Oliver said the new system – to be introduced…

NEW research indicates that a natural compound found in the skin of grapes, blueberries and raspberries has the potential to improve female fertility. The systematic review into resveratrol, which is a polyphenolic compound known for its antiaging, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is published in the…

ESSEX Book Festival welcomed over 40 young people to Headgate Theatre on Saturday 25th January for its 4th Manifesto for Essex Youth Action Climate Summit: an annual county-wide meet up of 13-25-year-olds from Essex who are passionate about making a positive contribution to reducing the…