Education
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Whether it be the latest Ofsted inspection report, GCSE and A-Level results; pupils’ achievements; or educational trips, this is the place to find up-to-date, reliable information.
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In announcing a first-of-its-kind inspection, Ofsted's Chief Inspector says the Isle of Wight council has failed to provide the standard of education that children deserve, "raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of the local authority’s support and challenge."
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Chancellor's recent budget announcement criticised for neglecting Isle of Wight's education needs by education union rep
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The Scrutiny Committee say that parents and carers should be consulted again about the proposed changes to school term dates, whilst the Cabinet member says that headteachers know their parents best
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Concerns have been raised about the imminent freehold transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust.
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Congratulations to all the adult learners who were recently recognised for their hard work at an awards evening.
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New scrutiny panel members will be considering the possible switch of control for children's services to Hampshire County Council at their first meeting next week.
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A couple of weeks ago, along with about 300 other people, we made our way to the Medina Theatre to...
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The Island’s MP Andrew Turner is encouraging Island schools to book trips to Parliament as the next Parliamentary Education Service telephone booking day approaches – Friday 10th day trips can be booked between 22nd April and 23rd July 2014.
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Parent says that by insisting on shirts & blouses being embroidered, Christ the King are pushing up uniform costs for pupils and parents
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Almost £2,000 was raised at the St Catherine's Summer Fair, which returned after two year's absence due to Covid
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IW Council didn't co-operate say group set up to save the Music Service