16, March 2024·2 min readLetter: Where have all the "Outstanding" Isle of Wight schools gone? (update 2) Isle of Wight schools suffer as educator urges focus on children, not profit
29, February 2024·1 min readEducation experts call for tackling child poverty to address absenteeismNEU's Assistant Secretary says the carrot of prompt, professional support is better that the stick of fines
15, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors clash over decision-making model and democratic processVote on a proposed committee system is taken off the agenda as the report presented lacks impact assessments, proper consultations or budgetary cost implications
8, January 2024·1 min readCalls for change in school inspections intensify on Ruth Perry's anniversary (updated)Ruth Perry remembered by wearing green, highlighting Ofsted's toll on the health of educators
2, January 2024·2 min readHistoric Isle of Wight East Dene estate could be redeveloped into residential flatsFresh proposals aim to convert East Dene estate into luxurious flats
20, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight housing project near nature reserve withdrawn without explanationRyde housing proposal near a nature reserve scrapped amid strong objections.
13, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council members to consider major governance changes next yearIsle of Wight council may transition to committees for more inclusive governance
13, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council confident in handling increased children in care demands post-partnershipIsle of Wight council rebuilds children's services department amid Hampshire County Council warnings
12, December 2023·2 min readDemand for care beds halts conversion of Isle of Wight residential homeIsle of Wight council rejects conversion of former care home into residential flats
24, November 2023·1 min readGovernment's role in education under scrutiny after latest Ofsted Report, according to NEUEducation struggles surface in Ofsted Annual report, with education union criticising government response
26, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight faces worst flooding in years - Urgent review called by council leaderSevere flooding hits Isle of Wight; leader demands review for future preparedness
19, October 2023·2 min readFresh criticism over plans to transform historic East DeneRevised plans halving the number of lodges in the woodland and switching the hotel to apartments has not halted the objections