councillor for Lake South in the 2017 local council elections.
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The number of children who met national standards rose by 11% following introduction of the Year 1 ‘phonics’ programme. Congratulations to all.
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It's Social Work Day and a great time to thank social work staff who have worked tirelessly, creatively and with passion during the Covid-19 pandemic
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The Isle of Wight council hope the move will result in more families being found for children on the Island and within Hants.
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One of the parish councillors for Freshwater says the "rejection looks orchestrated" and is "deeply concerning to those of us who live in the West Wight".
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The local councillor says the site is still inappropriate for a residence, after the developer who has an enforcement order placed on him submits revised application
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The news that many have been waiting for in relation to the future of secondary educations in Sandown can now be revealed.
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At an Isle of Wight council meeting this evening, it emerged when Sandown’s New Dinosaur Isle could open, clues to who might run it and it sounds like tens of millions extra could be invested
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One of the campaigners said they still have confidence in the governors to maintain as their primary concern the welfare, progress and outcomes of the pupils by opposing the proposal to relocate Yarmouth Primary School.
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The early indications are that the proportion of students attaining a grade 4 or above in English and maths this year has improved from 55 per cent in 2018, to 60 per cent.
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Cllr Paul Brading explained there had been a spike in the number of positive Covid-19 tests in schools on the Isle of Wight, but that staff were coping well with it
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After a challenging period for the school, Cllr Brading said the future of education at the school looked bright and praised the “dynamic leadership”.
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Pupils at Sandown Bay Academy plan to hold a peaceful protest during their lunch break today against the closure of the sixth form.
