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8, February 2025·2 min read

Isle 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

Hunnyhill pupils with Gritter they named Vanilla Ice

6, February 2025·2 min read

Island Roads unveils new gritting lorry names chosen by local primary school children

Island Roads announces playful names for their winter gritting fleet, chosen by school pupils

5, February 2025·1 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight NEU raises alarm over education policy changes and funding cuts

In his Letter to the Editor, Peter Shreeve highlights concerns over education cuts and the viability of proposed solutions

Capt Jon Kidd, Harbour Master, Jennie Smith, Deputy Harbour Master, Nigel Hope RD MNM FNI RNR & Director of Maritime Training at Trinity House

4, February 2025·2 min read

Cowes Harbour Commission partners with Trinity House to offer sponsored Merchant Navy cadetship

Cowes Harbour Commission and Trinity House launch a fully sponsored Merchant Navy cadetship

4, February 2025·1 min read

Cowes Enterprise College named among England’s most improved schools for disadvantaged students

Cowes Enterprise College is now ranked among England's most improved schools for disadvantaged students

4, February 2025·1 min read

Ofsted launches consultation on new inspection approach and report cards for schools

Education leaders warn that the proposed report cards may not capture individual school complexities

3, February 2025·2 min read

Last chance for Islanders to share their views on proposed primary school closures

Islanders have until 5pm Monday to comment on proposed school closures in consultation

Books and apple and ABC blocks on a school desk

3, February 2025·2 min read

Union critiques prompt council to clarify school closure decision-making process

Trade unionists raise serious concerns about proposed school closures and potential job losses

montage on photos from the church showing an arch of 'happy hearts'

3, February 2025·1 min read

Happy Hearts campaign highlights effort to save Brading Church of England Primary School

The 'Happy Hearts' campaign seeks to support Brading Church of England Primary School

neon sign with handshake on dark background

1, February 2025·2 min read

Letter: Urgent need for collaboration as school closure proposals fuel community outrage

Wroxall Primary stakeholder highlights concerns over school closures and their impact on education

31, January 2025·3 min read

Renewed questioning of Councillor Jonathan Bacon at council meeting on school closures

Councillor Jonathan Bacon faced intense questioning regarding proposed school closures from concerned parents

unhappy sad child looking through wood slats of play equipment

31, January 2025·2 min read

Letter: Urgent call for attention on primary school closures and children’s emotional well-being

Wroxall parent warns of severe impacts on children from the threatened school closures

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