Leader of the council expresses his concern about the Conservative councillors "looking to meddle with the education system again given the disastrous effects the last time they did so."
Did you know Girlguiding continues up to the age of 25? Senior guides from the Isle of Wight recently took part in 100 year anniversary celebrations of the Senior Section.
Although still provisional until the year ends, the figures indicate that the number of young people in an apprenticeship on the Island has gone up 100%, from 820 by the end of 2010, to 1640 jobs in 2011.
The NSPCC reports that thousands of young people across the country seek help after being sexually abused by other children. They say young people are struggling to understand what has happened to them and some teachers need more help on how to respond
Hundreds of Brownies from across the Island joined their leaders for the last of the special events which have celebrated the BIG BROWNIE BIRTHDAY - 100 years of the Brownies during 2014.
Well done to Chloe, Katie, Ruby and Mai, and all those who supported their efforts to collect as many boxes of Heroes to present to NHS staff this Christmas