THE Labour party has pledged to create 100,000 additional childcare places and more than 3,000 new nurseries as part of its childcare plan. Labour has said it will turn classrooms in existing primary schools into “school-based nurseries”, for an estimated cost of around £40,000 per…

ESSEX County Council has admitted to an “extreme emergency” after struggling to find a sufficient number of experts required to bring down its backlog – the worst in England- of children waiting to be assessed for SEND (special educational needs and disability) reports the Local…

WELCOME to the Colosseum of Ancient Rome where the stage is set for the first Great Roman Bake off! There are no gladiator fights but you will be whisked into a frenzy, beaten to a foam and knocked back in a competition where Flour is…

JOB Advert: Passmores Academy: Hub Administration Assistant. Full details below.

KINGSMOOR Academy set to hold Summer Fete. Full details below.

A GROUP of Year 9 pupils from Sir Frederick Gibberd College have been making a heart warming impact at Abbot Care Home through their regular visits. These interactions have not only brought joy to the residents but also enriched the students’ lives, fostering a sense…

STEWARDS Academy recently took part in the UKROC International Youth Rocketry Competition. UKROC is a youth rocketry competition that attracts teams from the UK, USA, France and Japan to compete for the prize.  Last year’s final was in Paris, this year it was Farnborough’s turn…

HARLOW Primary School’s set to hold music festival. Full details below.

FOR children aged 5+ and their families, come along to a free storytime and workshop for Refugee Week! Taking place at Harlow Library at 2.30pm on the 15th June, come and celebrate Refugee Week and the brilliant work of RAMA (Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Migrant…

ACL Essex is supporting the people of Harlow to improve their career prospects with a series of courses. Learners can sign up to a range of pathways, such as Health and Social Care, Education, IT and Management to help them secure their ideal job. Some…

JOB Advert: Cleaner at Pear Tree Academy. Full details below.

JOB Advert: St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School: Head of English. Full details below.

THE next government should consider proposals to ban smartphones for under-16s within its first year, a committee of MPs has said reports the BBC. The Education Select Committee report outlined some of the “serious dangers” posed to children online. Click below for the full story.…

THE Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational leader who is passionate about inclusive learning. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity if you are ambitious for progression within a leadership role. The successful candidate will…