Education: Secondary
A HARLOW headteacher said all mentions of Ofsted had been removed from his school prospectus because inspections did not do what they said “on the tin” reports the BBC. Vic Goddard, from Passmores Academy said the Ofsted framework should better help parents make “informed choices”.…
HARLOW’S Ralph Pattison agonisingly missed out on a European Youth Championships medal as he was beaten 4-3 in the quarter-finals by the fifth seed, having earlier knocked out the third seed reports tablertennisengland. The Harlow athlete, who represents BATTS was equal 15th in the rankings…
Estates and Facilities Assistant BMAT have a vacancy for an Estates and Facilities Assistant Based at Sir Frederick Gibberd College, Tendring Road, Harlow CM18 6RNPermanent, Full Time Band 3 (Mid to Max) (Point 11 – 17) (£21,166 – £23,836) (additional Fringe Allowance payment depending on Base School) Start Date: ASAP…
THE ACL centre, which is based in Harlow library, will showcase contemporary artwork from learners who took art courses this year. Learners from Art Drawing and Painting classes at ACL Harlow have been exploring contemporary art, studying the likes of Picasso, Moro and Pollock. These…
ACL Essex is challenging the people of Essex to develop their essential skills, take up a new hobby, or boost their wellbeing with the launch of their summer courses. Crafters can sign-up to free hour-long online sessions to learn a new skill or develop their…
SCHOOL sport and leisure facilities are being professionally managed and let to community groups. Your Community Sports & Leisure is a trading arm of BMAT Education, which looks after 12 primary and secondary schools in Harlow, Epping and Stansted in Essex and Newham in London.…
THE government’s “gold standard” vocational qualifications, T-levels, have been strongly criticised by Ofsted for offering poor value, inappropriate work placements and having high dropout rates reports The Guardian. The report, the first independent evaluation of T-levels commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), is highly critical of…
THE sun was shining down as Burnt Mill Academy students celebrated the diversity within their school community at a Cultural Summer Fest. Hundreds of students took part in the event with traditional dresses and flags on show. Money was raised at the event for Harlow…
Dear Editor, I HAVE just watched Harlow MP Robert Halfon (and minister of state for education) do the rounds on national tv regarding the “crackdown on Mickey Mouse degrees”. The irony of referring to jobs with ‘poor employment outcomes’ is hilarious. I doubt Mr Halfon’s…
HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has issued a statement supporting the government’s pay offer to a number of organisations. Mr Halfon said: “Govt will deliver one of the highest pay settlements in more than two decades. “Yesterday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the Government will…
LEAGUE One side Wigan Athletic have signed former Arsenal midfielder Matt Smith on a three-year deal. Former Burnt Mill student Smith joined the Gunners at the age of six and came through their academy but has not played a senior game for them. The 22-year-old…
Passmores Academy: Mary Poppins Jr: Wednesday July 12th, 2023 THIS was good. No. This was brilliant. We just don’t mean from an emotional point of view. Hey, the kids are putting on an end of year show. This was so technically proficient, so professional, from…
A NUMBER of Harlow College students were recognised for their achievements at a special awards evening recently. Full details are below. https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676594080334135296?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676595322926120960?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676596234218340352?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676599804657278976?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676601022590902275?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676601818783121414?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676604704439123969?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676606410539278337?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676607903459844103?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676608862722334720?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676609711477497859?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676895036393267202?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676905642592796672?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676910884096966656?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676913682368921601?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676915972433649664?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676920472439537664?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676921619145531397?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676922644560576513?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676925064875311105?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676935853984083968?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCollege/status/1676937192772345856?s=20
HARLOW MP and minister of state for education, Robert Halfon returned to his former university at Exeter to present a keynote speech at the National Education Opportunities Network’s Summer Symposium. Mr Halfon said: “It’s great to be back in Exeter for the first time since…
COME along and see their fantastic production this week! Tickets are still on sale for the Passmores Academy annual production, which this year is “Mary Poppins Jr”. The performance dates are: Tuesday 11th July 2023 Wednesday 12th July 2023 Thursday 13th July 2023 The show…
SCHOOLS across England are facing another day of disruption as teachers walk out for the second time this week reports the BBC. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) are striking for the seventh day of national action since February, in a long-running dispute over…





