6, March 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight council Cabinet defer decision on school place planningCouncillor Bacon confirms postponement on school place planning until 20th March
5, March 2025·2 min readLetter: Wroxall parent shares gratitude for support against potential school closuresA heartfelt letter highlights parental concerns amid the threat of school closures
5, March 2025·2 min readCorporate Scrutiny Committee demands postponement of school closure decision by two weeksConcerns raised over inadequate time for scrutiny of Isle of Wight school closures
5, March 2025·5 min readEducation unions express concerns over school place planning in Isle of WightFive education unions voice major concerns over Isle of Wight school closures
4, March 2025·2 min readLetter: Preschool children build resilience through outdoor learning and explorationThis letter urges the council to consider rural upbringing benefits in school closure decisions
28, February 2025·1 min readLetter: Is democracy dead on the Isle of Wight?A Wroxall parent expresses anger over school closure decisions despite public opposition
26, February 2025·2 min readPublic consultation concludes as council moves forward with school closure recommendationsFollowing a public consultation, the council aims to enhance education by reallocating resources more effectively
26, February 2025·2 min readLetter: Brading community ‘disadvantaged’ as school closure proposals move forwardThe Brading community raises concerns about the council's decision-making process regarding school closures
20, February 2025·4 min readDiocese of Portsmouth initiates potential Judicial Review against Isle of Wight school closuresThe Diocese of Portsmouth has initiated steps toward a Judicial Review of school closures
8, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)Community concerns grow over the proposed closures of three primary schools on the Isle of Wight due to declining birth rates
3, February 2025·2 min readLast chance for Islanders to share their views on proposed primary school closuresIslanders have until 5pm Monday to comment on proposed school closures in consultation
3, February 2025·2 min readUnion critiques prompt council to clarify school closure decision-making processTrade unionists raise serious concerns about proposed school closures and potential job losses