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23, September 2025·4 min read

Education Secretary urged by Isle of Wight East MP to clarify new mayoral powers

Isle of Wight East Conservative MP, Joe Robertson, seeks clarity on education plans from Labour Secretary

person holding a placard that reads 'education for all'

22, September 2025·1 min read

Education committee calls for fundamental reform of SEND support in mainstream schools

A new report urges significant reform of SEND support in UK schools

Bembridge primary school pupils with their hands in the air

12, September 2025·1 min read

Bembridge CE Primary School maintains ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ outcomes in latest inspection

Bembridge CE Primary School celebrated for maintaining high inspection standards

Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

12, September 2025·1 min read

Ofsted inspection reform fails to alleviate mental health pressures in schools, say union

Ofsted’s new inspection framework faces criticism for failing to address staff wellbeing

Aerial shot of pupils on the playing field spelling out Good

10, September 2025·2 min read

Hunnyhill Primary School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following significant transformation

Ofsted’s latest report highlights improvements in teaching and inclusivity at Hunnyhill Primary

Black symbols for men's and women's toilets on a yellow background by massimo virgilio

8, September 2025·1 min read

Letter: Schools urged to adopt written toilet policies for improved pupil access

National Education Union emphasises the importance of clear toilet policies for schools

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8, September 2025·3 min read

Academy defends changes to school rules that have been likened to ‘Squid Games’ by parents

Cowes Enterprise College faces backlash over new policies compared to 'Squid Games'

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8, September 2025·1 min read

Approval granted for SEND expansion at Bay CE Secondary School

Plans for enhanced SEND provision at The Bay CE Secondary School have been approved

4, September 2025·2 min read

Council leader calls taxi service a ‘lifeline’ for children with special needs

Isle of Wight Council leader explains £2 million school transport expenditure amid rising costs

4, September 2025·2 min read

Wroxall Primary School rated ‘Good’ in all areas following recent Ofsted inspection

Ofsted praises Wroxall Primary’s improvements and community spirit during July inspection

3, September 2025·1 min read

Letter: Headteacher went above and beyond the normal remit of running a school

This Wroxall mum praises the hard work and dedication of the head teacher, staff and Governors as Wroxall Primary returns for the new school year

2, September 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight spends nearly £4.5 million on school transport taxis in two years

Local councillors call for better education solutions in light of rising school transport taxi expenses

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