THE St Mark’s Year 11 boys’ football team have made history by completing an incredible treble-winning season. The team remained unbeaten across all league and cup competitions this year, winning every game except for one draw. This team of Invincibles were crowned champions of the…

DELAYS in assessing children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have created “inconsistent” outcomes among young people, a report has found. Inspectors for Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission deemed the timeliness of education, health and care plans (EHCP) issued by Essex County Council…

TENS of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.   Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday (22nd) to provide hands-on learning and boost employability for learners who start their construction courses from this September. This is part of the £625m Construction Skills…

CALLING all Stewards Academy former students! A Stewards Academy spokesperson said: “As they develop our Careers Education Programme and build our network of employers and contacts, we have launched our very own LinkedIn account and we would love for the Stewards alumni to get in…

A HUGE thank you from everyone at Harlow Fields School PTA to Lazy Salsa Sunday for a fabulous donation of £3,200!!! A Harlow Fields spokesperson said: “They really appreciate your kindness and generosity shown towards the students at the school, this money will really help…

LIBRARY campaigners have welcomed the scrapping of a £1.15 charge for reserving library books by the newly elected leadership of Essex County Council (ECC).  The library campaign group SOLE received the news in a letter from the new ECC leader Peter Harris on Thursday (14/05) afternoon.…

PIONEERING school-based eye care service will soon help children with learning disabilities and autism across Essex access essential eye tests and vision support in a way that is easier, more accessible and better suited to their needs. Bright Sight, delivered by Primary Eyecare Services and…

ST James Church of England Primary is delighted that they have been awarded government funding to open a new school‑based nursery, creating a high‑quality early years environment that meets the needs of the community. A spokesperson said: “School‑based nurseries give children a brilliant start, helping…

THE recently introduced fee to reserve books at Essex County Council’s 74 libraries is set to be scrapped by the authority’s new administration. The changes, implemented in April, introduced a £1.15 fee for reserving books for most customers. However, the council’s new administration has announced…

RESEARCHERS at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have shared significant concerns over the increased risk of exploitation facing children as a result of being placed in unregistered children’s homes. In the first academic research of its kind, ARU academics interviewed frontline professionals, including specialist police officers,…

HENRY Moore Primary School near Harlow has completed a new outdoor project designed to give pupils a dedicated space for learning, creativity and wellbeing. The project centres around a bespoke outdoor stage, built from scratch by the school’s Site Manager. The new space will be…

KIT Theatre is one of the UK’s leading companies creating immersive theatre for young audiences. They work alongside schools and teachers to craft creative experiences which also support delivery of the core curriculum. In KIT Theatre’s Wardrobes Adventures, pupils are recruited as secret agents, supporting time…

KINGSMOOR Academy Nursery: September spaces available now . Full details below. Website address: https://kingsmooracademy.attrust.org.uk/nursery/

THERE are a number of people in Harlow who are simply beacons of inspiration. Livewire’s Sam Ashford is one of them. Livewire is celebrating its 25th anniversary and it is a credit to Sam and everyone involved that it continues to thrive. Screenshot Everytime we…