PARENTS of 16,758 pupils are discovering the outcome of their secondary school applications today in Essex (Monday 3 March). Just over 97% of children – more than 19 out of every 20 – are being offered one of their named preferences of secondary schools for…

OFSTED has highly praised Freshwaters Primary school following a recent inspection. Ousted came to the school on January 21st and 22nd. The school has written to parents and carers. The letter from Headteacher, Ms Diggle states: I am writing to you today to share with…

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 RAINBOW Services prom event is making a comeback!  A spokesperson said: “But we need your help to make it a night to remember. Do you have any fancy outfits – suits, dresses, bags, or shoes – just sitting in your wardrobe or stashed in your…

THE government recently called for evidence relating the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The Bill has two parts: the first on children’s social care and the second on schools. Bump to Five and Harlow Foodbank submitted three pages of evidence, focused on the following areas:…

THOUSANDS of Essex pupils positively impacted by the Essex Year of Numbers Schools across the county have benefitted from the £1.5 million programme, aimed at closing the numeracy gap. Essex Year of Numbers has helped thousands of pupils in the county improve their maths skills.…

ROCKING Horse Nursery is offering an exciting opportunity for ambitious, motivated, and professional practitioners to join our friendly and experienced team. We are currently recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners and Room Leaders to be a part of our charming nursery set within the extensive grounds of…

THE children of Abbotsweld Primary Academy were treated to a visit from their local Member of Parliament, Chris Vince, who engaged with Year 5 and 6 pupils in a lively discussion about the workings of Parliament. The visit was part of the children’s curriculum, where…

LABOUR is rolling out free breakfast clubs to save working families up to £450 and set children up to start the day ready to learn. Pemberley Academy in Harlow is among the first of 750 selected to offer clubs from April, delivering on government’s Plan…

PUPILS, parents and school staff are encouraged to ensure their vote counts by making a nomination for the 2025 Essex Teaching Awards. Credit: Paul Starr Photography The awards – now in their 11th year – are run by Essex County Council and recognise the outstanding…

A GROUP of young women got a hands-on look at careers in aviation this week, meeting female engineers and airport staff at a special event celebrating the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Thirty students from Year 8 at Forest Hall…

YEAR 9 students at Stewards Academy enjoyed a personal development day designed around their initial options choices. Each student was given a bespoke timetable for the day, and they got to experience four different sessions. Stewards has 25 subjects available to choose from this year,…

HOLY Cross are so proud of the children who recently took part in the new cross-country tournament hosted at Hare Street school.  A spokesperson said: ” 15 pupils represented the school fantastically, showing resilience and determination. “Across the different races we left with some excellent…

CONGRATULATIONS to the team from Church Langley Primary, who edged out the other seven teams in the finals of the Years 5 and 6 Indoor Sportshall Athletics at Mark Hall Sports Centre. The final sports hall event of the year, saw the eight highest scorers…