councillor for Lake South in the 2017 local council elections.
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The guidance comes as charities nationally warn of an increased risk of harm, neglect and online abuse faced by vulnerable children amid the UK-wide lockdown due to the pandemic
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Workers critical to the Covid-19 effort such as nurses and doctors will be able to carry on their important work safe in the knowledge their children are properly supervised and cared for
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Parents are being called on to be responsible and only take up a school place if they are in the categories that the government has defined
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When compared to the previous academic year, improvement was found for overall and persistent absences
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The Isle of Wight Council will now develop detailed plans for the new school ahead of a planning submission in the summer
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A further estimated £12 million is set to be spent on the Isle of Wight in coming years through the government's Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP)
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The junior minister said she was pleased to read about "the clear commitment of local leaders to improving services for children and young people with SEND" on the Isle of Wight
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The aim of the Adult and Community Learning Service is to encourage social, educational, economic and personal progression for individuals and families
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The extra investment will lift per pupil funding to a minimum of £5,000 for secondary school students next year and £3,750 for primary school pupils.
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Ofsted and the CQC say children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) on the Isle of Wight are getting an improved deal
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With vacancies on several committees, councillors have been criticised for not pulling their weight in the chamber. Meanwhile Reg Barry has been a councillor since 1993 and never missed a full council meeting
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Paul Brading says the move "ensures a strong, sustainable and robust educational offer is provided and secures a multi-million pound capital investment opportunity"
