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Jonathan Bacon

21, March 2025·3 min read

Councillor Jonathan Bacon reveals reason for resignation as education cabinet member

Councillor Jonathan Bacon resigns, criticising cabinet decisions on school closures and finances

School uniform - primary school pupils shoes and dresses -

21, March 2025·1 min read

Transition plans laid out for pupils affected by primary school closures

Isle of Wight council announces measures to support pupils and staff after closures

Council chamber desks and microphones

21, March 2025·2 min read

Schools closure debate highlights importance of democratic consultation, say Union leaders

Local unions voice concerns over recent primary school closures and future implications

Jonathan Bacon

20, March 2025·1 min read

Jonathan Bacon resigns as cabinet member for education on the Isle of Wight (updated)

Isle of Wight council leader confirms the resignation of Councillor Jonathan Bacon from cabinet

Cabinet meeting

20, March 2025·3 min read

Split decision on Isle of Wight council’s plans for school closures (updated)

Just two of the five schools will close this August

Judges lined up outside court

20, March 2025·2 min read

Diocese of Portsmouth not ‘bluffing’ over possible school closures legal action

The Diocese of Portsmouth says it is not bluffing over possible legal action

stop road sign

19, March 2025·1 min read

Scrutiny Committee say school closure plans should not be decided by cabinet

Scrutiny Committee recommend to Cabinet that proposed school closures are decided under new committee system

Campaigners against the closure of Brading CE Primary School met with Cllr Joe Robertson MP

17, March 2025·2 min read

Campaigners meet with MP to save Brading CE Primary School ahead of Cabinet vote

Campaigners meet with MP ahead of a crucial vote on Brading Primary School's future

Blue question mark on pink background

17, March 2025·2 min read

Controversial plans to close five Isle of Wight primary schools face final vote

A crunch cabinet meeting is set to decide the future of several primary schools on the Isle of Wight this week

new five 5 and twenty 20 pound notes sterling money cash

17, March 2025·1 min read

NEU raises concerns over funding during Education Secretary’s speech on school standards

NEU voices urgent funding needs following Education Secretary's remarks on school standards

Books and apple and ABC blocks on a school desk

12, March 2025·2 min read

Corporate Scrutiny Committee recommends maintaining tax breaks for private schools

Plans to change tax breaks for private schools face scrutiny from council committee last night

5, 10, 20 and 50 pound notes - Bank of England

12, March 2025·1 min read

Education funding crisis: Union highlights urgent need for support for disadvantaged children

Peter Shreeve highlights critical issues in funding allocation for vulnerable students in schools

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