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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8, November 2021·1 min read

Don’t miss Isle of Wight Remembrance display that will ‘make your heart smile’

The Remembrance display "will not only make you smile, it will make your heart smile", says branch secretary of the Isle of Wight Royal Marines Association

All Saints - Proposed Three-Dimensional View

17, November 2021·2 min read

Work to begin on new £5m Isle of Wight primary school

The new school will have capacity for 210 pupils and will combine All Saints Primary, Yarmouth Primary and Little Stars Preschool

25, November 2021·1 min read

‘Parents should have been consulted’ says former Cabinet member

Cllr Brading says no parents were consulted about change to October half term, and that a comprehensive consultation should have been carried out

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