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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.

8, November 2021·2 min read

Full steam ahead on primary school consultation

The school community, as well as the wider area, are encouraged to have their say on the options for Chillerton and Rookley Primary School

3, November 2021·1 min read

Halloween activities help bring foster families closer together

Activities like this help to bring households together and provide a sense of family fun for the dedicated foster families

pupils outside school with save our school banner

28, October 2021·2 min read

Former cabinet member hits out over decision to consult further on school closure

The former Conservative cabinet member for education, Cllr Paul Brading, believes the "lack of clarity" over the future of the village school will be causing further anxiety and uncertainty for parents and staff

Pebble with vax and relax painted on to it

27, October 2021·1 min read

‘Don’t listen to anti-vaxxers’ message from Isle of Wight cabinet member

Cllr Karl Love said if people had concerns about the Covid vaccine to ask their local health professionals and not listen to anti-vaxxers

26, October 2021·2 min read

Covenant alone would not save village school, says Cabinet member

The fight to save the village school continues as a six-week consultation is planned to start next month

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

Isle of Wight - Boundary map - South and Bay (comp)

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

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