councillor for Lake South in the 2017 local council elections.
·2 min read
In their 2017 election manifesto, the IW Conservatives promised that within four years all IW schools would be rated good and 25% outstanding by Ofsted. They’ve failed - and are blaming it on Covid
·1 min read
Money has been found for repairs and a team of officers have visited the school to assess the state of the building.
·1 min read
The Isle of Wight Council will now develop detailed plans for the new school ahead of a planning submission in the summer
·2 min read
When compared to the previous academic year, improvement was found for overall and persistent absences
·2 min read
Proof that ending period poverty can help improve attendance at school has been realised at a school in Portsmouth where it has increased by almost a third since the Red Box Project was introduced.
·2 min read
The former Cabinet member for children's services says the decision to scrap the two week half-term holiday was alarming and disrespectful
·1 min read
The MS Society Isle of Wight Group have been recognised for their work providing emotional, financial and wellbeing support to those affected by Multiple Sclerosis on the Island
·2 min read
The Isle of Wight council say due to changes in grading this year, the ability to fairly compare results with past years is challenging. However; early indications from schools suggest the underlying trend in outcomes will be stronger than previous years.
·6 min read
Following an announcement from the Dept for Education that Isle of Wight Studio School will close in summer 2019, Isle of Wight politicians share their responses.
·2 min read
Cllr Brading said the council was committed to achieving six key aims — including reducing the number of schools in the area from five to four.
·1 min read
Cabinet members voted last night to open the consultation on draft budget proposals and some made suggestions of items that should not be included.
·4 min read
Cllr Cameron is minuted as stating that Yarmouth Town Council approve of the school closure when it is the opposite. A 1,882 strong petition was handed in this week to County Hall opposing the changes.
