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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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The school once upheld by Conservative councillors as the 'beacon school' for the Isle of Wight has seen a dramatic nose dive in the number of year six pupils naming it for their first choice. OnTheWight has the detail.
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Covid has been rising strongly among the Island’s youth (detailed breakdown enclosed), so naturally Islanders will want to hear from the Isle of Wight schools for the full picture of how they’re being affected
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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.
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A further two secondary schools undergo Ofsted inspections this week. The first since they became under the control of the Island Innovation Trust.
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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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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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Head of Ofsted offers Medina College Principal his "support and encouragement" for improvements.
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Well done to pupils and teachers. Provisional results show a ten percent improvement in the number of pupils achieving five A* - C in this year's GCSEs.
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Richard Williams is leaving the college later this term after two years in the role. Other changes in the senior leadership have also been announced.
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A very sad tale of loss at Medina College.
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With three of the six secondary schools in Special Measures, many parents might be wondering how long it should take for the schools to exit Special Measures.
