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Debbie Andre

Debbie Andre was elected as Island Independent councillor for Sandown North ward in the 2017 council elections.

She was re-elected in the May 2021 elections for Sandown North as an Independent councillor. Andre then joined the Alliance Group to take power at County Hall.

She is Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Lifelong Skills.

Below are some of the article where Cllr Andre is mentioned.

7, October 2021·2 min read

Plans for public consultation on future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School

A wide-range of options for the school will be included in the full six-week consultation including amalgamation, defederation and flexi-schooling

22, September 2021·2 min read

‘The smiles say it all’: Children with disabilities enjoyed exciting boat trips with Cowes Sailability

“The joy on the children’s faces was so special to see and the inclusive approach of all the volunteers and the skipper was superb," said the head of strategy and operations for children’s services

10, September 2021·1 min read

Future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School back on the Isle of Wight council agenda

The decision to merge the school was halted in order to take a "measured approach", but its future is back on the agenda

9, September 2021·2 min read

‘Swift and well considered’ actions, with ‘appropriate focus on supporting most vulnerable’ say Ofsted

The inspection focused on the council's response and arrangements regarding children in need and children subject to child protection planning, including those with disabilities

12, August 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council congratulates GCSE students for hard work and achievements

The Cabinet Member said she was also deeply grateful to all secondary school staff for the additional work they have shouldered this year to ensure pupils could be properly assessed for their GCSEs

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11, August 2021·4 min read

Your elected Isle of Wight councillor: Their top three priorities #4/5 – South and Bay region

Learn the top three priorities for their four year term of the person who was elected to be your Isle of Wight councillor. Today, the Southern and Bay areas

10, August 2021·2 min read

‘Extremely proud of our Post-16 students who have shown resilience and strength’, says Cabinet member for Education

Cllr Andre congratulates all of the students on their hard work during unprecedented times and how they have responded to those challenges

19, July 2021·2 min read

Former Cabinet member slams decision to scrap two week half-term, branding it ‘disrespectful’

The former Cabinet member for children's services says the decision to scrap the two week half-term holiday was alarming and disrespectful

16, July 2021·1 min read

New Isle of Wight school term dates approved, including extra day at Christmas

The new term dates for 2021-2022 have been approved by the Isle of Wight council cabinet. Details within

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14, July 2021·2 min read

More consultation needed on new school term dates say Scrutiny committee

The Scrutiny Committee say that parents and carers should be consulted again about the proposed changes to school term dates, whilst the Cabinet member says that headteachers know their parents best

13, July 2021·2 min read

Vulnerable Isle of Wight families and children supported through school holidays

A financial package of just under half a million pounds from the Isle of Wight council will ensure that 5,000 Island children will receive food vouchers and support over the school holidays

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8, July 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council commits to home to school transport for post-16 students with learning difficulties

Cllr Andre says the council is committed to ensuring transport continues to support post-16 students with learning difficulties to access education and training through their Post-16 Transport Policy

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