Education: Secondary
MENTAL health difficulties should be a valid reason for children to miss school while fines aimed at parents should be kept as a “last resort”, according to MPs on the Commons education committee reports The Guardian. The committee’s report into rising levels of persistent absence…
YEAR 10 pupils from St Mark’s enjoyed a day out at the Herts and West Essex NHS Careers Fair held at the Fielder Centre in Hatfield. The Careers Fair showcased a wide range of clinical and non-clinical career opportunities in primary care. The aim was…
ACCESS to Higher Education learners at Harlow College are proving that age and time away from the classroom are no barriers to success, with many now pursuing their dreams of going on to higher education. It is well known throughout universities within the UK that…
ON FRIDAY, Harlow MP Robert Halfon attended Stewards Academy where he saw two presentations by Year 10 students. The presentations on refugees and inclusivity in sport were part of a competition that saw the pupils make it all the way to the Houses of Parliament.…
OPEN EVENT FOR PROSPECTIVE YEAR 7 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 Saturday 14th October 2023, 12pm – 2pm Latton Hall, Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow CM18 7BL. THEY are delighted to confirm that Sir Frederick Gibberd College will be taking new admissions into…
PASSMORES Academy would like to invite prospective students and parents or carers to their Open Evening. Their Principal, Natalie Christie will be holding presentations at 6pm & 7pm in the main hall. A BSL Translator will be at both presentations. . They are offering Open…
STEWARDS Academy was absolutely delighted to welcome hundreds of prospective pupils and families for its annual Open Evening on Thursday 14th September. As we opened the doors, we could see a queue of visitors snaking down the road ready to explore what we have to…
A “MONEY SAVING” programme to remediate Essex schools affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was dropped in 2012, it has been claimed reports the BBC. People involved in the project said budget cuts were to blame. More than a third of the 147 schools…
WE are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Stewards Academy. If you want to join our family-friendly, vibrant school with exciting challenges, we want to hear from you. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to work…
Job Advert: Learning Support Assistant at St Mark’s West EssexCatholic School. Full details below.
MIDDAY ASSISTANT REQUIRED PASSMORES are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant at Passmores Academy to oversee the students during the lunch period. Applicants will need to have a rapport with the 11–16-year group age, patience and a sense of humour. Experience of working in a…
SIR Frederick Gibberd College returned to school on Thursday morning after an extended school holiday due to the school building on Tendring Road being shut down over safety concerns. But on a bight blue morning the pupils seemed in very optimistic mood. Here is a…
THE HEADTEACHER at Sir Frederick Gibberd College has informed parents and carers that the school will re-open open Thursday. Dee Conlon said: “I am pleased to inform you that the Department for Education and the contractors have completed their inspections and the school has been…
CONGRATULATIONS to the combined Year 10 and 11 SFG netball team for participating in their first local senior netball rally. Things have not been easy over the last few weeks but the team proudly donned their kit and took part in a very competitive competition…
MORE than 2,000 residents have improved their maths skills thanks to our Multiply programme. Multiply offers residents free numeracy support to residents over the age of 19. These aim to boost their confidence in maths and improve their employment opportunities. Since January, 2,143 residents have…
PARENTS and carers of Year 6 pupils are being encouraged to submit their application for their child’s secondary school place for September 2024. The window for secondary school applications opens today (Tuesday 12 September) and runs until the national closing date of 31 October 2023.…





