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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.

21, January 2022·2 min read

Funding boost to help support Isle of Wight families and children through pandemic

The money is being used to recruit Covid response workers to assist local families affected by the pandemic, helping to prevent their issues or problems from getting worse

2, February 2022·3 min read

Chillerton and Rookley Primary School: Recommendations published ahead of Cabinet meeting (update 2)

Following the public consultation, the recommendations have now been published on the future of this village primary school

4, February 2022·1 min read

Have your say over Isle of Wight October half-term plans

Let the council know how long you think October half-term should be in this latest consultation

Four teenagers sitting on the beach with their back to the camera

8, February 2022·4 min read

Children’s Mental Health Week: Exploring creative ways to share feelings, thoughts and ideas

This year's theme is 'growing together' and the week’s activities will encourage children and young people to explore the creative ways that they can share their feelings, thoughts and ideas

10, February 2022·3 min read

Call to return Town Council meetings from six to ten a year thrown out

A change after the election from ten to six meetings a year was challenged at the Town Council meeting on Monday, with a call to improve governance by returning monthly meetings back to ten a year

10, February 2022·2 min read

Decision to close Isle of Wight primary school deferred so all avenues can be explored

There have been many calls this week for the decision to be deferred until the Island Free School are asked if they want to take on the school

11, February 2022·1 min read

Higher targets and extra support for schools after Isle of Wight named as one of 55 education ‘cold spots’

Cllr Andre promised higher targets and extra support and hoped the additional funding from the government would mean the recruitment and retention of more high-quality teachers

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

Chillerton and Rookley Primary School and Debbie Andre

18, February 2022·2 min read

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