Isle of Wight home education community speaks out after heartbreak at PCC Donna Jones’s ‘criminal behaviour’ claims
Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
20, September 2024·3 min readBrading residents unite to oppose CE Primary School closure (updated)Community members rally at St Mary’s Church to protest Brading school closure
29, October 2024·1 min readCouncil assures comprehensive process in Isle of Wight school closure proposalsIsle of Wight council responds to concerns about school closure consultations
18, October 2024·1 min readCouncil urges ‘compassion and kindness’ in discussions over proposed Isle of Wight school closures (updated)School closure proposals spark considerable interest and debate on the Isle of Wight
23, July 2024·4 min readCowes Enterprise College students win £2,000 for wellbeing improvement planCowes Enterprise College awarded for student-led wellbeing initiatives in the BeeWell project
25, September 2024·3 min readCowes Primary School closure discussed at tense parent-council meetingParents and officials debate controversial closure of Cowes Primary School at local meeting
27, September 2024·3 min readEducation officials remain tight-lipped on specifics of school transition supportTransition support plans underway, pending outcome of school reorganisation say officials
7, February 2025·1 min readFrom Safety to Success: Isle of Wight conference focuses on supporting vulnerable childrenThe conference aims to inspire and equip those supporting vulnerable children
22, November 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight appoints experienced leader for children’s servicesIsle of Wight council prepares for a fresh start in children's services with key hire
23, January 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Cabinet member defends timing of school place planning amid MP’s criticismMP Seely accuses Isle of Wight councillors of delaying school place planning - Councillor Bacon refutes the claims, adding that the MP's comments are "somewhat out of touch"
13, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council confident in handling increased children in care demands post-partnershipIsle of Wight council rebuilds children's services department amid Hampshire County Council warnings
8, July 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight council unveils draft strategy for ‘world-class’ educationIsle of Wight Council's draft education strategy targets world-class schooling by 2030
25, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council warns against misinformation during school consultationEducation member cautions against 'false information' during Isle of Wight school talks