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12, February 2026·2 min read

Haylands Primary School selects Lift Schools as preferred academy trust partner

Haylands Primary School in Ryde is considering joining Lift Schools for academy status

11, February 2026·2 min read

School place planning discussions underway on the Isle of Wight, no decisions made

Only one member of the public attended recent "listening and engagement" session on planning school places. Next session is on Thursday evening

Councillors and staff holding up the national apprenticeship week flag

9, February 2026·2 min read

Over £2.8 million invested in apprenticeships as Isle of Wight Council celebrates Apprenticeship Week

Isle of Wight Council celebrates Apprenticeship Week, raising the flag and highlighting investments

Graduate Kai Thomas, BSc Applied Animal Science, Sparsholt Uni and Graduate Anabell Blizzard, MSc Global Biodiversity Conservation. Sussex University

6, February 2026·1 min read

A Big Boost for Naturezones’ Conservation Management Programme

Naturezones receives £9,200 to establish a volunteer programme for post graduates in conservation

People standing by a safeguarding banner

6, February 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight delegates unite to combat radicalisation at major safeguarding seminar

Over 160 Isle of Wight professionals gathered for a seminar on radicalisation prevention

21, January 2026·2 min read

Lionheart School expands to provide support for children with complex high anxiety

Isle of Wight to expand Lionheart School, adding 60 places for children with complex high anxiety

19, January 2026·2 min read

The Bay Church of England School praised for inclusive curriculum and student wellbeing

The Bay Church of England School praised for inclusive practices and student welfare

Richard Quigley MP and Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson discussing Richard's recent Isle of Wight West SEND roundtables with local parents

16, January 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s schools to receive significant investment in SEND education facilities

Comprehensive reforms will aim to improve educational support for SEND students on the Isle of Wight

two children filling in worksheets at a dining room table

9, January 2026·1 min read

Upcoming home education expo in Newport to support Isle of Wight families

Isle of Wight's home education expo offers networking opportunities for home educators and providers

butterfly painting on a table surrounded by paints, palette and brushes

5, January 2026·1 min read

Join the Isle of Wight’s spring programme for diverse learning opportunities and workshops

Isle of Wight Council's spring programme offers workshops and free courses for residents

lots of five pound and twenty pound notes sterling cash money

15, December 2025·4 min read

Isle of Wight to receive more than £4 million in funding for SEND reforms

Isle of Wight benefits from significant funding aimed at improving SEND provision locally

Ryde School's winning quiz team, Elmo, Harvey, Jack and Arthur

11, December 2025·1 min read

Ryde School pupils win national quiz championship for the second consecutive year

Ryde School pupils win national quiz championship for the second year in a row

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