Education: Secondary
IF THERE is one common theme that runs throughout Ofsted reports for Harlow schools it is that expectations do not seem to be high enough. Ofsted has published a report into Sheering primary and told the school that it must improve. The report states: 1.…
GOVERNMENT watchdog, Ofsted has said that the Rainbow Day Nursery based in Princess Alexandra Hospital is still good. The last inspection rated the nursery as outstanding but although it has slipped down a grade, it is still highly recommended. The report states: 1. Children’s progress…
Anything is possible at Freshwaters Primary Academy. THAT is the new positive ethos which has come with the appointment of acting headteacher Marios Solomonides. Teachers are learning that so long as their ideas benefit the children they are to go ahead, while pupils are being…
STAFF and students were celebrating as Harlow College was awarded the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for Innovation in Further Education. The college was presented with the award, sponsored by OCR, by Lord Willis, President of the AoC Charitable Trust, at the AoC…
ESSEX County Council announced in today’s budget a £1m School Improvement Fund to give children the best start in life by raising standards and leadership in primary schools. The Schools Improvement Fund will support school leadership in primary schools through the establishment of the Essex…
A PE teacher is preparing to play out her dream in South Africa, as she represents England in her sport. Kristina O’Hara, head of PE at Burnt Mill Academy, in First Avenue, Harlow, has been selected for the INA England (Indoor Netball Association) squad to…
AN after-school club has been saved from closure and offered a new base free of charge. Chillout Kids Club was set up 12 years ago by Tracey Watkins and provides a much-needed childcare service until 6pm each week day. When their previous arrangement came to…
GOVERNMENT figures have revealed that St Marks school tops the table for the number of students signed up for the full complement of “traditional” subjects in Harlow for the 2014 exam diet.. The Ebacc subjects are: English, Maths, a science, a humanities subject and a…
ESSEX County Council is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Essex Teaching Awards following an awards ceremony hosted at the Lord Ashcroft International Business School at Anglia Ruskin University. Essex County Councillor Ray Gooding, Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, said: “I…
MARK Hall Academy has become the first Community Partner of Hastingwood-based charity Accuro in the Harlow area. Both partners are looking forward to developing a long-term mutually rewarding partnership. Accuro provides a range of services for local children and adults with a disability and their…
By Mark Sweeney HARLOW welcomed over 800 students from across the county for the third annual Essex Winter Games, spreading throughout three venues. The opening ceremony was conducted at the Harlow Leisure Zone, where the badminton, indoor rowing and table cricket events took place. Following…
FASHION comes to Passmores Academy in March when the St Clares host a high street fashion show. The show takes place on Wednesday 19th March at 7.30pm The location is; Passmores Academy, Tracyes Rd, Harlow, Essex CM18 6JH May high street brands such as Next…
THE ESSEX WINTER Games are coming to Harlow. The event at Harlow Leisure Zone will see one thousand young people from Essex compete across a range of sports including Badminton, Indoor Rowing, Table Cricket, Basketball and Table Tennis. THE festival will be opened by Rio…
THE AXED TROUBLED pupils unit in Commonside Road, is improving according to government watchdog Ofsted. The West Quadrant Unit is closing in July. It has and remains in special measures. There are hopes that the Aspire Academy, backed by headteachers Vic Goddard and Helena Mills,…
HARLOW residents are still invited to put across their opinions on plans for a new free school in Harlow. Aspire Academy is described as an Alternative Provision established under the Free School route for children and young people aged 4-16 for whom mainstream education for…
STUDENTS from all years took part in a Curriculum Day on the final week before Christmas. They enjoyed a variety of activities in different departments throughout the Academy, including Science, ICT and Technology.
