Education: Secondary
THE University of Hertfordshire has been ranked the Best Creative School in the UK by The Rookies, the leading international rankings for creative media education. Recognised globally as the definitive guide to the world’s best creative schools, The Rookies identifies institutions that consistently produce top-tier…
FROM managing budgets to pursuing university dreams, learners are showing how boosting numeracy skills gives them confidence. Maths skills also open doors to new opportunities that can change their lives. This Maths Week some ACL Essex maths learners from Maldon share their experiences. Elle Major,…
THE county council has warned parents to be realistic about the improvements it can make to SEND provision in Essex report the Local Democrat y Reporter. In March 2024, the Committee were advised that, due to the significant increase in the number of requests for…
ONE of the highlights of the St Mark’s Open Evening is the speeches by the Head Boy and Head Girl. This year, Ben and Una both gave fascinating and contrasting speeches but both underlined how important the school was to them and how much support…
ON Friday afternoon, Stewards Academy held their annual celebration of culture and diversity. The afternoon began in the dining room, with a selection of foods from across the world. From Ghana to Bulgaria to India. After that, a packed hall was entertained with dancing, fashion…
MEMORIAL University might have to say goodbye to its campus in the United Kingdom, as staff work to address the institution’s $20 million deficit and declining student enrolment at home reports the Canadian Broadcasting Company. “We are outspending our revenue, and as a consequence we…
A FORMER pupil at St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School is starring for England in the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Ryan MacAidoo plays for Manchester City. He has yet to make his full debut but he has appeared on the bench. Ryan was part…
STEWARDS Academy celebrated the successes and achievements of over 250 prize winners on Monday 20th October at its new style Presentation of Awards Evening. Earlier in the day, the premises team battled through the rain as they moved chairs, equipment, and beautiful plants over to the…
ON Thursday, the government stated that children and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum unveiled today claim the government. Here is the response from Harlow MP…
CHILDREN and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum unveiled today claim the government. Responding to the recommendations of Professor Becky Francis’s Curriculum and Assessment Review (5…
A £1.3 million investment into early years SEND services in Essex will help tackle the growing financial burden faced by taxpayers, the county council hopes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The money for Essex County Council’s SEND Improvement and Transformation Plan comes after it pledged…
Epping St John’s Sixth Form Celebrates Outstanding 2025 A Level Results: ALPS Diamond Award Places Them in Top 1% Nationally for Progress: Sixth Form Open Evening, 13th November 6pm-8pm EPPING St John’s Sixth Form has achieved remarkable success in the 2025 A Level examinations, earning…
THERE are only a few days left to apply for a secondary school place for September 2026. The window for applications closes on 31 October 2025. Parents and carers can submit their applications at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions The website includes information on different schools and their admissions…
HARLOW MP Chris Vince has been appointed to a role in Education Select Committee in Parliament. With 15 years as a teacher and getting first-hand experience in the profession, Chris now has the opportunity to be a voice for teaching staff not only in Harlow…
A PIONEERING new online tool is set to transform how charities and community organisations measure their social impact – potentially revolutionising the way they secure funding. Launched today (20 October) by the University of Hertfordshire, ‘Our Social Value’ is a first-of-its-kind calculator platform that integrates…
NEW vocational courses called V-levels will be rolled out for 16-year-olds under government plans to simplify a “confusing landscape” of qualifications in England reports the BBC. They are set to replace Level 3 BTecs and other post-16 technical qualifications. Ministers also plan to reduce the…
