Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
31, October 2024·4 min readOpen Letter: Residents demand clarity from Isle of Wight council on school closure criteriaIsle of Wight council questioned over proposed primary school closures and criteria
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
21, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight school closures raise concerns of social inequality and mental strainCouncillors address social inequality and mental wellbeing in Isle of Wight school closure plans debate
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
18, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise concerns about proposed primary school closuresIslanders question council on school closure proposals during engaging public scrutiny meeting
11, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight primary school closures set for scrutiny at County HallThe policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services, education and skills will scrutinise the proposals to close six Isle of Wight primary schools
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
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
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
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
5, September 2024·2 min readOpen letter to Isle of Wight families from Education Director discusses future of education strategyCouncil’s Director responds to concerns over six primary schools' proposed closures
4, September 2024·8 min readSix IW Primary schools may close – declining numbers of children the causeThe council's cabinet is considering a recommendation to consult on closing six primary schools in an effort to address falling pupil numbers