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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.

16, December 2022·1 min read

Five Isle of Wight Schools provisionally prioritised for Rebuilding Programme

Five schools on the Isle of Wight have been provisionally selected for the government's School Rebuilding Programme, potentially representing a multi-million pound investment in education on the Island

7, December 2022·3 min read

New programme launched to help reduce conflict within Isle of Wight families

Life is particularly challenging and stressful for families in the current financial climate and money issues often put additional pressures on the relationship and on their health

5, December 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight adult learners recognised at awards ceremony

Inspiring stories of Islanders going the extra mile for their community were showcased at the awards ceremony

close up of fifty pound notes spread out on surface

2, December 2022·3 min read

Council invest £1.1 million to support households facing hardship between now and March 2023

The initiatives will expand on what was offered in the previous funding rounds to include support for foster carers registered with the council, unpaid carers, care leavers, and people with disabilities

29, November 2022·3 min read

Council to work with parents of pupils at Chillerton and Rookley school to find alternative placements

There are ten pupils across three year groups who will be without a teacher at the school from January, so they will be provided with free school transport to Godshill Primary instead

25, November 2022·1 min read

Range of school holiday activities (with lunch) for children on free school meals

The programme will be delivered on the Island by eight approved holiday scheme providers and is co-ordinated by the Isle of Wight council

22, November 2022·3 min read

Vectis Radio wins Gold (twice) at national awards ceremony

Not satisfied with picking up two Gold awards, Vectis Radio also came home with a Silver and two Bronze awards. Well done to them all

2, November 2022·2 min read

Grants of up to £3,000 for groups helping Isle of Wight families

Grants could be used to set up and run schemes such as parental, baby or toddler groups, teenage groups, family-based groups, mental health and welcoming sessions/hubs, peer support groups, outreach support and community-led groups and activities

28, October 2022·1 min read

Calbourne homes plan on hold, awaiting more information from developer

Officers advised councillors the application could not legally be passed, as information about the development’s nitrate neutrality had not been submitted so the correct regulations could not be completed

27, October 2022·1 min read

Your views sought on the future needs of early years childcare on the Isle of Wight

The Council is looking for views from all parents and carers of primary aged children about how they use childcare, how this has changed over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how this may continue to change in the future

20, October 2022·2 min read

Multimillion-pound bid submitted for proposed new special school

If the funding is granted, the new school would significantly increase the availability of much-needed specialist provision places on the Island

school desks set out in hall for examinations

20, October 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight GCSE results improved in all key measures, shows provisional data

Cllr Andre said, "I am therefore delighted to join with schools in celebrating the successes of each individual student and acknowledging their strong outcomes which are a testament to the commitment of all students and their teachers"

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