THE 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain was marked at North Weald’s St. Andrew’s Church and at the airfield itself. North Weald airfield played a vital role in the war effort with fighter planes, mainly Hurricanes, flying from there in the Battle of Britain…

AS schools across Essex start their autumn term, parents of Year 6 pupils are being reminded that it will soon be time to apply for their child’s September 2021 secondary school place.Parents and carers can now apply online for their child’s Year 7 secondary school…

EIGHT recommendations have been made to help tackle the effect of county lines on the life chances of young people – including seeking to minimise school exclusions. Essex County Council (ECC) figures suggest a dramatic increase in violent and disruptive behaviour, leading to a subsequent…

THREE community minded Stewards Academy students have raised hundreds for charity. Friends James Bull (year 7) and Ryan Campling (year 8) organised a cake sale to raise funds for St Clare Hospice. They wrote out invitations and invited neighbours and friends. On the day they…

ANYONE who follows The Ongar Academy on social media will appreciate that it is a very busy school. YH regularly tweets all their activities but during the school year, we publish their weekly school newsletter. For more details, go to https://www.theongaracademy.org The Ongar Academy BulletinDownload…

IT was heartening to see so many pupils return to school after (for most) six months away due to the Covid-19 lockdown. It was especially heartening to see so many pupils start their senior school careers as they enter Year 7. First off is Ella…

STAFF at St James’ C of E Primary School on Paringdon Road were absolutely delighted to welcome back all of their children on Thursday 3rd September.  “It has just been wonderful to see all of our pupils, old and new, and their smiling faces this…

THE cross-party Education Select Committee, chaired by Harlow MP Robert Halfon, questioned Ofqual representatives this morning on the events and decision-making around this year’s exam results for GCSE, A Level students and technical/vocational qualifications. Following the resignation of Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, Sally Collier, the Chair…

THE socially distanced Essex March for Libraries, protesting against what campaigners call a ‘closure plan by stealth’, came to an end at Chelmsford’s County Hall on Saturday. Hundreds took part in the eight day event, marching between libraries the protesters claim are under threat from…

AN Essex mum is encouraging other parents and carers to find out about the support available for any children or young people who may be struggling, particularly as they prepare to go back to school in September. Going back to school is an exciting time,…

HARLOW Labour councillors have hit out at plans to charge for services for disabled children. Sam’s Place, a hugely important service for the families of disabled children, located at Harlow Fields school, is under threat from Essex County Council who are demanding that Harlow District…

THE first students to lead a new school are proud of the legacy they leave behind. Ronnie Witcomb and Tara Osman became senior STEM Creators at BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, when the business focused school opened two years ago. Along with STEM Creators, the…

Brilliant School Leader joins Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy as Executive Headteacher A BRILLIANT school leader has been appointed as the new executive headteacher of Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy. James Hollinsley, currently headteacher of the highly rated Longwood Primary Academy, part of NET Academies…