The joint Local Secretary of the National Education Union says it's self-evident that baseline testing of four-year-olds is a waste of teachers’ time, public money and that data produced will not be rigorous or robust.
A former Isle of Wight student - who went through the three to two tiers school reorganisation - has created a film focusing on the Island education system and what it's like to grow up here as students and to work here as teachers.
The latest Education Policy Institute report ranks the Isle of Wight with the largest academic attainment gap between those at GCSE level who are on Free School Meals and those who are not.
Peter Shreeve has played an active role with the National Education Union for almost 20 years and was recognised for his awareness raising and support for others at this recent awards event.
Figures released today show that 38 out of 40 Isle of Wight schools will be facing cuts to funding up to 2020. OnTheWight has the per-school breakdown.