£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
17, June 2024·1 min readEducation union highlights need for action as poverty affects school and healthcare provisionNew study urges poverty-proofing for schools and health services as hardship grows
11, June 2024·1 min readNational Education Union urges end to child poverty and school hungerNEU expresses alarm at the rising hunger among students in schools
7, June 2024·1 min readNEU calls for action to address rising absence rates and special needs support"Enough with empty promises!" says Peter Shreeve from the NEU. Let's demand proper funding and support for all schools and students
5, June 2024·1 min readNational poll indicates strong parental support for universal free school mealsNEU urges next government to consider free school meals as an economic investment
4, June 2024·1 min readNational Education Union highlights urgent need for school funding reformIsle of Wight education suffers from underfunding, impacting staff and students alike
7, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Isle of Wight’s NEU renews push for free hot lunches in primary schoolsNational tour promoting free school meals for all may visit Isle of Wight
30, April 2024·1 min readPressure mounts for Ofsted reform as criticisms over single-word judgements growDo Ofsted ratings tell the whole story? The battle for reform has begun
10, March 2024·1 min readLetter: Isle of Wight schools grapple with funding shortfall despite Chancellor’s statementChancellor's recent budget announcement criticised for neglecting Isle of Wight's education needs by education union rep
20, February 2024·1 min readLetter: Ban mobile phones in schools AND in the House of CommonsPeter Shreeve from the National Education Union believes the mobile phone ban in schools should extend to the House of Commons too, so elected members can concentrate on learning and listening
1, October 2023·2 min readLetter: Tackling persistent pupil absence — The urgent need for enhanced supportPandemic magnifies concern over persistent student absenteeism and lower attainment, action urgently needed, says Peter Shreeve from the NEU
3, July 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight teachers to march on Parliament amid ongoing pay disputesTeachers under the NEU escalate strike action to demand a fully funded, above-inflation pay increase
18, April 2023·2 min readLetter: ‘Walk the walk’ to solve teacher crisis before ‘talking the talk’ of ‘maths to 18’ planPeter Shreeve says PM's 'maths to 18' proposal overlooks urgent teacher crisis, neglecting pay and recruitment issues