councillor for Lake South in the 2017 local council elections.
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One parent says the axing of five school bus routes from next September is "a kick in the teeth for working parents".
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Although many learners improve their social skills and self-confidence during their courses, too few are helped to improve their English and mathematical skills.
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After being rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2012 the government insisted IWC partner with another authority's Children's Services and after teaming up with Hampshire, five year's later the IWC's social care service is now rated as Good.
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The debate on whether there should be fewer sixth form providers on the Isle of Wight resulted in an unanimous vote as Island students were described as "being let down" and the education provision "not fit for purpose".
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Congratulations to the Isle of Wight Council’s director of children’s services, Steve Crocker, who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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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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Isle of Wight councillors put their support behind a three month pilot project aimed at reducing child abuse on the Island. Details within
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The Isle of Wight council say there are few metaphors that better describe a foster carer other than a gardener
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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.
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Isle of Wight schools have today (Thursday) provided their provisional results to the Isle of Wight Council, with the majority reporting improvements overall.
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As some councils across the country delay reopening schools, the Isle of Wight Green Party ask why the local council are still pressing ahead
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Schools have seen more children attending during this lockdown than the first lockdown last year and Isle of Wight council are asking parents to consider whether it is possible for them to stay at home
