New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
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
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
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
16, April 2025·1 min read91.5% of Isle of Wight parents secure first choice of primary school for their childrenKey statistics reveal new trends in primary school applications on the Isle of Wight
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
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
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
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
13, December 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council’s Cabinet provisionally agrees to close five primary schoolsIn an attempt to help raise educational standards on the Isle of Wight, the council's cabinet votes to close five primary schools
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
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
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