ACCESS to Higher Education learners at Harlow College are proving that age and time away from the classroom are no barriers to success, with many now pursuing their dreams of going on to higher education. It is well known throughout universities within the UK that…

ON FRIDAY, Harlow MP Robert Halfon attended Stewards Academy where he saw two presentations by Year 10 students. The presentations on refugees and inclusivity in sport were part of a competition that saw the pupils make it all the way to the Houses of Parliament.…

A CHILDREN’S nursery, popular with a number of Harlow parents is making an appeal after a fire has destroyed their property. A crowdfunding page for Blossoms Nursery in Thornwood has been set up if anyone can help. The message on their page states: On Monday…

OPEN EVENT FOR PROSPECTIVE YEAR 7 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 Saturday 14th October 2023, 12pm – 2pm Latton Hall, Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow CM18 7BL. THEY are delighted to confirm that Sir Frederick Gibberd College will be taking new admissions into…

PASSMORES Academy would like to invite prospective students and parents or carers to their Open Evening. Their Principal, Natalie Christie will be holding presentations at 6pm & 7pm in the main hall. A BSL Translator will be at both presentations. . They are offering Open…

STEWARDS Academy was absolutely delighted to welcome hundreds of prospective pupils and families for its annual Open Evening on Thursday 14th September. As we opened the doors, we could see a queue of visitors snaking down the road ready to explore what we have to…

A “MONEY SAVING” programme to remediate Essex schools affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was dropped in 2012, it has been claimed reports the BBC. People involved in the project said budget cuts were to blame.  More than a third of the 147 schools…

JOB Advert: Pear Tree Academy: Four positions at primary school. Full details on link below. https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/School/Directory/CurrentJobs.aspx?SchoolId=220&fbclid=IwAR1fk47-iL2RRJOKAli3MI5v3gnN5V-abLIxpf41uS5-jibD3HHInB1QTO0

WE are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Stewards Academy. If you want to join our family-friendly, vibrant school with exciting challenges, we want to hear from you.  We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to work…

Job Advert: Learning Support Assistant at St Mark’s West EssexCatholic School. Full details below.

MIDDAY ASSISTANT REQUIRED  PASSMORES are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant at Passmores Academy to oversee the students during the lunch period.  Applicants will need to have a rapport with the 11–16-year group age, patience and a sense of humour. Experience of working in a…

THE concrete crisis affecting schools in Essex can be traced back to a “formidable” architect in the 1970s, research by the BBC has found. Ralph Crowe and his team at Essex County Council designed a relatively cheap building system using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).…

SIR Frederick Gibberd College returned to school on Thursday morning after an extended school holiday due to the school building on Tendring Road being shut down over safety concerns. But on a bight blue morning the pupils seemed in very optimistic mood. Here is a…

PEAR Tree Mead Academy is seeking to appoint multiple LSA’s to work with children who have a wide range of complex or as a general class LSA needs include social communication and emotional needs. (contract may be linked to a child’s funding) 25 hours a…