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Having spent a little time with the secondary school admissions data released by the council today, here's the extra that we've learnt.
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It sounds like there'll be some good news coming out from the Island Innovation Trust soon, following Ofsted inspections at both Colleges this week.
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Great news for staff, pupils and parents as Ofsted inspectors announce the College has moved out of Special Measures. Well done to all who have worked hard to achieve this.
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On the last day to share your views on future of 11+ education on the Island, The Island Innovation Trust said that another ‘reorganisation’ through any merger at would undermine the progress made at Medina and Carisbrooke Colleges.
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Several members of support staff at the two colleges may face redundancy say the Governors.
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Officers recommend a merger of Carisbrooke and Medina Colleges on the Medina College site. Approval is also sought for a consultation on the closure to commence in the autumn with a view to closure by 2017.
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Papers prepared for an upcoming council meeting show Christ the King as having a £1m+ deficit last year. The school assures OnTheWight that it's easily explained.
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Congratulations to Medina pupil, Joe Groves, who achieved nine GCSE grades at A* and two more at grade A making him one of the highest achievers nationally.
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Research shows that banning mobile phones from schools can improve GCSE results, so the new head at Medina College has done just that. Here's one parent's view on the decision.
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The College are maintaining necessary action to improve their provision say Ofsted inspectors.
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Cowes Enterprise Principal, John Peckham says, "The evidence grows stronger that this is good for relationships, good for behaviour and good for results."
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The validated GCSE results have now been released by the Department for Education. Many schools show significant improvement, but there are some dips for other schools. Carisbrooke's improvement is incredible.
