New councillor says the council assistance to Island schools is 'vitally important', noting 'there are clearly strengths to build on as well as weaknesses to address'.
In announcing a first-of-its-kind inspection, Ofsted's Chief Inspector says the Isle of Wight council has failed to provide the standard of education that children deserve, "raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of the local authority’s support and challenge."
Having been Chair of Governors during the tumultuous time of change at the troubled Cowes school, Alan Wells is to be replaced, citing a change in personal circumstances for the decision.
By scouring council papers a handover date has been discovered, but how much longer after this it will take to open to the pupils has to be estimated due to a lack of information. Parents of CEC pupils may find out more at this week's Parent Council meeting.
Interim head teacher who has just taken early retirement from an Academy in Staffs to spend more time with her family, is appointed to Cowes Enterprise College.