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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.

19, April 2022·1 min read

Numbers released of how many Isle of Wight parents gained primary school of their choice

The allocation of primary school places on the Isle of Wight was released today, with details of how many parents got their first choice school

8, April 2022·2 min read

Free children’s activities this Easter for a range of eligible children and young people

The activities are not just restricted to those on free school meals. Those with EHCP, those open to social care or with SEND are also eligible

7, April 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council launch community pantry scheme to help Islanders who are struggling with rising costs

Access to the community pantry is by way of membership, and for a small weekly contribution, members receive food to a significantly higher value

Children running in wellies and wearing rain macs

16, March 2022·1 min read

Book now for free activities over Easter holidays for eligible young people

Free places are available for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals and on a paid-for basis as well

14, March 2022·1 min read

Young people find out more about apprenticeship opportunities

It was the first in-person apprenticeships fair for young people in over two years

West Wight Timebank food parcels being made up

9, March 2022·2 min read

Still time to apply for funding to support your community group’s activities to help others

Funding is available to schools, churches and local voluntary and charity groups to coordinate a range of measures that support families facing hardship

1, March 2022·1 min read

95 per cent of pupils offered place at one of their preferred secondary schools (updated)

Only 83 per cent of pupils received their first choice of secondary school for September 2022

Chillerton and Rookley Primary School and Debbie Andre

18, February 2022·2 min read

Cabinet member criticised by Governing Body over school decision deferral

The Chair of Governors said they haven’t felt listened to at any point in the process and criticised the council for not refuting any of the ‘misinformation’, ‘slurs’ or ‘claims’ made by the campaign to save the school

Building work at new West Wight primary school

15, February 2022·1 min read

Despite funding for school buildings, Isle of Wight council still has challenge of providing ‘best possible service on a shoestring’

Cllr Andre says the additional funding will help the council support Island children and young people, but that they are are still faced with the challenge of providing the best possible service on a shoestring

11, February 2022·1 min read

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