WE have heard from the politicians regarding the extension to free school meals. But we have also asked a number of headteachers. Our interview with the chief executive of the Passmores Co-Operative Learning Community. https://youtu.be/h8opzdyUu7o?si=DXgIqnKI6vMPXKwB We also asked the chief executive of the Our Lady…

HARLOW MP has welcomed the news that more children in Harlow and across the country are to receive free school meals. Over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’…

OVER half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’ pockets every year by expanding eligibility for free school meals. From the start of the 2026 school year, every pupil whose…

HERE is Passmores Academy’s monthly video news bulletin for March and April. In this latest edition, news anchors Rachel and Ava take us through a wide range of activities including: Year 11 Photography Trip to London. Year 10 and 11 Trip to Paris Passmores Got…

A NEW report recommends the expansion of cadets forces across schools in Britain. Permission to Expand sets out the case for scaling up the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) in state schools as part of a wider mission to rebuild pride, purpose and belonging among young…

A NUMBER of Harlow school pupils took part in a series of challenges and courses as part of challenges developed by the Essex Boys and Girls Club. Recently they held a special presentation evening at Harlow Cricket Club. The special guest was Deputy Lord Lieutenant…

PUPILS in Harlow are set to benefit from essential maintenance fixes being rolled out inschools across the country thanks to the Labour government, with up to £78.4 million beinginvested in schools across the East of England, through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). Children at Henry…

WELCOME to Kumon Old Harlow. They are dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence through personalised learning in Math and English. They aim to boost students’ confidence and develop their study skills. What is the Kumon method? At the heart of our method is the…

ESSEX Music Services with members of the London Musical Theatre Orchestra present a day of music making for Harlow Schools. Parents of participating schools are welcome to come along to watch the free workshop performance 3pm – 3.30pm. Click below for more details. https://playhouseharlow.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655773

LAST week, officers from Harlow Special Constabulary visited St James C of E primary school in partnership with Essex Safer Roads team educating Year 5 pupils and drivers with the dangers of speeding.  Speed checks were done along Rye Hill Road and drivers going over…

SECOND World War veteran Alec Denham, known as Ted, was the guest of honour at Hillhouse Primary School’s VE Day street party on May 9th. Ted, aged 99, is living with dementia and is cared for at Honey Lane, a specialist dementia care home in Waltham…

PUBLIC funding for level 7 apprenticeships will be removed for people aged 22 and older from January 2026, the government has confirmed reports FE Weekly. From the new year, employers will only be able to use the apprenticeship levy to fund the master’s level courses…

A BRAND-new, part-time teacher training course, aimed at luring into teaching those who already have a job or career, but who need more flexibility in changing career, has been launched by the University of Hertfordshire. The new course comes 80 years to the very month…

STUDENTS from Hertfordshire Law School (HLS) have conducted a unique initiative aimed at helping prisoners to understand the parole system. Two groups of four undergraduate and postgraduate law students have carried out three first-of-their-kind workshops with expert oversight from academics and the support of a…