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Cowes Enterprise College

The £32m project to build a replacement school in Cowes was hit by major problems and completion delayed by over a year.

Below are some articles relating to the College which was taken over by Ormiston Academies Trust in 2014.

7, May 2014·2 min read

Councillors raise concerns over multi-million pound estimates for Cowes Enterprise

It was refreshing to see constructive debate over the proposed costs to complete the Cowes Enterprise College project at last night's Executive meeting. In years gone by, proposals were often approved and ticked off the list without any debate.

5, May 2014·4 min read

Letter to the Editor: The State of the Island

Independent 2013 Election Candidate, Judy Ferris, shares an Open Letter with OnTheWight readers.

2, May 2014·2 min read

No Inquiry into Cowes Enterprise by Scrutiny Committee unless secret papers released says Chair

The Scrutiny Committee agreed that an Inquiry would be pointless unless papers being kept secret by the Isle of Wight council were released.

29, April 2014·2 min read

‘We all know who is ultimately responsible’ says Cowes Chair of Governors

Rachael Fidler responds to claims she made a “blatant falsehood” at Monday night's public meeting and says she'd happily attend a scrutiny committee meeting or fair public forum to help clear up any misconceptions.

29, April 2014·3 min read

The person who oversaw Cowes Enterprise construction breaks her silence

The former council officer, Janet Newton, who jointly oversaw the CEC construction project has chosen OnTheWight to deliver her response to recent comments made by David Pugh and Rachael Fidler, as well as lay out key details of her involvement with the construction.

29, April 2014·5 min read

Cowes Enterprise College meeting report: Audience unenlightened by the meandering debate

As many had feared, last night's meeting at Cowes Enterprise College, about the school, was judged to have left much of the audience unenlightened by the meandering debate.

25, April 2014·4 min read

David Pugh: My two regrets over Cowes Enterprise College

David Pugh details his regrets with the CEC project, considering the line between where he accepts responsibility and where he doesn't.

25, April 2014·2 min read

Estimates to complete Cowes Enterprise College could be up to £9m say council

The Isle of Wight Council’s Executive is to make recommendations to Full Council about investing in the completion of Cowes Enterprise College when it meets on Tuesday 6 May.

25, April 2014·4 min read

How long should it take a school to move out of Special Measures?

With three of the six secondary schools in Special Measures, many parents might be wondering how long it should take for the schools to exit Special Measures.

10, April 2014·3 min read

Cowes Enterprise learns outcome of latest Ofsted inspection report

Although making reasonable progress, the Ofsted Inspector would like to see further improvements at the College before Special Measures are removed.

7, April 2014·1 min read

David Pugh on Cowes Enterprise: I’m not publicly accountable anymore

Following calls for him to return be asked questions about Cowes Enterprise College, the ex-Leader of IWC gives his reasons why he won't be taking up the offer.

Rebecca Pearce (cropped) Cowes Enterprise College

4, April 2014·1 min read

Principal says ‘students were allowed onto the college field’ to protest

The Principal says that issues raised by students will be taken into consideration once the consultation period comes to an end on 2nd May.

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