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Island Learning Centre

The Island Learning Centre is a pupil referral unit for students aged 11–16 who are unable to attend mainstream secondary schools for various reasons.

Students are referred to the Island Learning Centre either because they have been permanently excluded from a mainstream school or because it is believed that they would benefit from a period of at least six weeks in the centre.

30, June 2011·1 min read

New Sculpture To Take The Place Of The ‘Wight Dragon’

A new community sculpture will soon take its place on Coppins Bridge roundabout after planning permission was granted

23, April 2012·1 min read

Public Consultation On Relocation Of Thompson House And Clatterford Tuition Centres

Delegated Decision notice seeks approval for six week public consultation on proposals to relocate provision currently offered at Thompson House and Clatterford Tuition Centres

15, May 2012·1 min read

Thompson House and Clatterford Tuition Centre Public Meeting Tonight

Public meetings tonight and tomorrow regarding the proposals to relocate services currently provided at Thompson House and Clatterford Tuition Centre

17, May 2012·2 min read

Unrest At Clatterford Tuition Centres and Thompson House Meeting

Residents were clearly unhappy with how the public meeting went last night, read Charlotte's report.

21, May 2012·3 min read

Letter To The Editor: No One Is Perfect

One reader shares her views on the proposals to relocate services offered by Thompson House and Clatterford Tuition Centre to Love Lane, Cowes.

29, May 2012·1 min read

Students Produce Colourful Flags To Celebrate The Busy Summer

Flag making brings students and local community together

8, August 2012·1 min read

Further consultation on relocation of Thompson House and Clatterford Tuition Centre

More consultation will take place before a final decision is made. Results of the consultation will go to Cabinet in October.

5, December 2012·1 min read

Clatterford students open pop-up shop

Pop-up shop selling their own products will encourage creative thinking whilst providing valuable retail experience

22, July 2013·1 min read

Creative facelift on the cards for Coppins Bridge

Creative border of Newport skyline to be produced by students to tidy up the derelict site.

19, June 2014·1 min read

Centre for excluded pupils rated Inadequate by Ofsted

Despite the Inadequate rating in all areas, Ofsted did say teachers at the centre had developed positive relationships with students and that pupils reported they feel safe in the centre.

2, October 2014·1 min read

Ofsted report back on ‘Inadequate’ tuition centre

Although the inspector found the school to be in a better position than in April, they say the school’s improvement plan is not fit for purpose.

25, March 2015·1 min read

Ofsted revisit Centre for excluded students

The inspector found the Centre is making reasonable progress to exit Special Measures.

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