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
12, March 2024·2 min readNearly 400 primary school places expected to be empty on the Isle of Wight by 2027Isle of Wight councillor predicts major primary school closures by 2027
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"
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
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
11, July 2024·3 min readNewport pupil referral unit unveils £100,000 makeover with special ceremonyNewport's Island Learning Centre celebrates a £100,000 makeover with new facilities
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
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