Education
FROM managing budgets to pursuing university dreams, learners are showing how boosting numeracy skills gives them confidence. Maths skills also open doors to new opportunities that can change their lives. This Maths Week some ACL Essex maths learners from Maldon share their experiences. Elle Major,…
THE county council has warned parents to be realistic about the improvements it can make to SEND provision in Essex report the Local Democrat y Reporter. In March 2024, the Committee were advised that, due to the significant increase in the number of requests for…
ONE of the highlights of the St Mark’s Open Evening is the speeches by the Head Boy and Head Girl. This year, Ben and Una both gave fascinating and contrasting speeches but both underlined how important the school was to them and how much support…
HARLOWBURY set to host series of Open Days as new school set to open next year. Full details below.
PARENTS and carers in Essex can now apply for primary (reception) school places. The application window is open between 10 November 2025 and 15 January 2026. Children are entitled to start primary school in the September after their fourth birthday. Parents and carers of children…
ON Friday afternoon, Stewards Academy held their annual celebration of culture and diversity. The afternoon began in the dining room, with a selection of foods from across the world. From Ghana to Bulgaria to India. After that, a packed hall was entertained with dancing, fashion…
A VILLAGE primary school in Hertfordshire is set to close at the end of next year due to falling pupil numbers reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Albury Church of England Primary School, near Little Hadham, offers 12 places per year group with a total capacity…
MEMORIAL University might have to say goodbye to its campus in the United Kingdom, as staff work to address the institution’s $20 million deficit and declining student enrolment at home reports the Canadian Broadcasting Company. “We are outspending our revenue, and as a consequence we…
A FORMER pupil at St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School is starring for England in the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Ryan MacAidoo plays for Manchester City. He has yet to make his full debut but he has appeared on the bench. Ryan was part…
LONGWOOD Primary Academy and Nursery Reception 2026 Intake School Tours. Full details below.
STEWARDS Academy celebrated the successes and achievements of over 250 prize winners on Monday 20th October at its new style Presentation of Awards Evening. Earlier in the day, the premises team battled through the rain as they moved chairs, equipment, and beautiful plants over to the…
ON Thursday, the government stated that children and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum unveiled today claim the government. Here is the response from Harlow MP…
THE Downs Primary School and Nursery have some baa-rilliant new arrivals, two friendly sheep who have joined the school community! A local farmer, who can be found on Instagram at @russetflock, was in need of some extra grazing land and offered the sheep a home…
CHILDREN and young people will leave school fully equipped to thrive in the modern world of work under reforms to breathe new life into the national curriculum unveiled today claim the government. Responding to the recommendations of Professor Becky Francis’s Curriculum and Assessment Review (5…
WELL done to all the triathletes who attended the second annual event at Stewards Academy. With Storm Benjamin in full flow, a decision was taken at late notice to move the cycling and running aspect of the triathlon indoors – fortunately Stewards have a fantastic sports…
A £1.3 million investment into early years SEND services in Essex will help tackle the growing financial burden faced by taxpayers, the county council hopes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The money for Essex County Council’s SEND Improvement and Transformation Plan comes after it pledged…
