Education: Secondary
SOME girls can be contacted by up to 11 boys a night asking for nude images, the schools watchdog for England says reports the BBC. In an Ofsted survey, girls explained that if they blocked boys on social media “they just create multiple accounts to…
AS part of their ongoing development of football at the Norwich City FC RDP, they will be providing further opportunities for boys through an invitation only programmes with the launch of a brand new outfield Player Development Centre covering the Essex & Hertfordshire border. This…
YEAR 11 students at Mark Hall Academy, in Harlow, were treated to a special day to bring their schooling to an end. They walked the red carpet on arrival at breakfast, where they got to listen to music and spend time with their friends. In…
A PROMISING 800 metre runner from Harlow has produced another impressive performance on the track. Danny Raymond took part in the British Milers classic meet at Milton Keynes on Saturday. The Stewards Academy student competed in the A race over 800 metres which comprised of…
GCSE art students in Year 9, 10 and 11 at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, heard how former student Charlie Dixon has got on since leaving the school. Charlie works as a medical illustrator and has previously worked with authors and bands to produce designs…
AN independently-led task force is set to invest £1.5million in education recovery across Essex. The first meeting of the new Essex Education Task Force took place recently, marking the start of ambitious plans to address the short- and long-term impact of Covid-19 on children and…
DRAMA students at Epping St John’s Church of England School, in Epping, have been auditioning to take part in a summer talent show. The members of the school’s drama club will showcase their talents during the show on the school’s field in July.Michael Johns, English…
LAST autumn we reported that Passmores’ Assistant Principal and adventurer, Becs Conway would be taking part in a charity tandem skydiving challenge. The event was postponed several times due to Covid restrictions and lockdowns, but Becs has finally been able to complete the challenge, raising…
STUDENTS at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, are signing up for after-school clubs as they reopen after lockdown. More than 50 Year 7 to 11 students are attending each club, including the launch of a football club for the youngest year group. Doug Hynd, head…
STEWARDS Academy is proud to participate in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards each year. We are excited to have our virtual awards ceremony next month, when we will get to celebrate the successes of last year’s winners and this. All the Stewards Family have an…
THE government is considering paying teachers to add an extra 30 minutes to the school day in England under leaked proposals to help pupils overcome a year of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic reports The Guardian. A plan drawn up by Sir Kevan Collins,…
SCHOOLS in England could lose £118m funding for poor pupils this year, the Local Government Association says reports the BBC. The education department is bringing forward the annual date for counting those eligible for the pupil premium, which it says will help plan budgets. Pupils…
THE number of unauthorised absences from schools in Essex almost vanished following a year of lockdown. Figures from Essex County Council show just six penalty notices were issued between March 8, 2021 and April 1, 2021 – compared to the 688 issued between March 11,…
WHAT better way to learn about reproduction than to watch chickens hatch live? That was how students in the Year 8 nurture group at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, accessed the key part of the curriculum. Euphemia Moore, science teacher, said: “As part of the…
THE chief executive of Harlow Foodbank has highlighted the growing partnership between his organisation and local schools. Andy Thornton said: ‘Harlow Foodbank currently has a partnership with 20 of the 55 Harlow Schools, placing food in their premises for teachers to give without prejudice to…
