A PIONEERING new online tool is set to transform how charities and community organisations measure their social impact – potentially revolutionising the way they secure funding.  Launched today (20 October) by the University of Hertfordshire, ‘Our Social Value’ is a first-of-its-kind calculator platform that integrates…

NEW vocational courses called V-levels will be rolled out for 16-year-olds under government plans to simplify a “confusing landscape” of qualifications in England reports the BBC. They are set to replace Level 3 BTecs and other post-16 technical qualifications.  Ministers also plan to reduce the…

PEMBERLEY Academy is set to host an Indoor Boot Sale. Essex Fire and Ambulance will be there. Archery! Go-Karts!  Inflatables! Meet Super Mario! Face painting! Tombola! Raffles! Games! Glitter tattoos! Ice cream! Pizza! Burgers and hotdogs! Games and much more. Come and enjoy a fun,…

FRIENDS of Passmores and Stewards Academy Quiz Night. Full details below.

HARLOW MP, Chris Vince has welcomed new funding from the Labour government, to ‘rebuild’ Sure Start style services in Essex – an area lacking in any provision of this type following cuts to services following the election of the Conservatives in 2010. That left thousands…

ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic School set to hold Sixth Form Open Evening. Full details below.

EDDIE the Eagle Edwards Backs Yellow Brick Rd as Crowdfunder Launches to Support Disadvantaged Pupils Olympic ski jumper and British sporting legend Eddie the Eagle Edwards is backing Yellow Brick Rd, a Harlow-based Community Interest Company dedicated to giving disadvantaged pupils the chance to succeed…

RECENTLY, a Black Multi-Cultural Festival took place at Hare Street Primary. Organised by community champion Efua Sey, the event brought together peoples and groups from across the cultures in Harlow. From wonderful Zimbabwean dancing, Ghanaian drumming to Nigerian food, it was a wonderful afternoon. Harlow’s…

MIGRANTS will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today (14 October), as the government continues to replace Britain’s failed immigration system with one that is controlled, selective and fair. Immigrants applying through certain legal routes must…

ST James’ Church of England set to host a school tour. Full details below. https://stjamescofeprimaryschool.co.uk Our Vision, Aims and Christian Values Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares…

LAST weekend, a group of amazing parents gave up their Saturday to help transform and enhance the St Luke’s Primary Academy school grounds — and they couldn’t be more grateful! A spokesperson said: “From removing an old bench and stubborn tree roots to installing beautiful…

FORTY-seven teams competed in the Harlow primary schools Dodgeball competition at Mark Hall Academy. The standard across both morning and afternoon event was very high, with terrific athleticism shown. Credit: Latton Green Primary School They managed to get through 120 matches (that’s 360 games) in…

PURFORD Green Primary School and Nursery, part of the PCLC Trust, has been working during the summer on the expansion of its childcare offer for local families. Two years ago, the school opened its nursery provision for 3 and 4 year-olds, led by the Trust’s…

THE SAINT Mark’s West Essex Catholic School Year 9 rugby team brought home the first silver ware of the season at the Harlow District Championships. In an afternoon of great rugby at Harlow Rugby club, teams from across the town competed for the coveted shield.…