1, October 2023·2 min readLetter: Tackling persistent pupil absence — The urgent need for enhanced supportPandemic magnifies concern over persistent student absenteeism and lower attainment, action urgently needed, says Peter Shreeve from the NEU
19, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council builds independent Children’s Service, easing transition with Hampshire 'buy-back'It's official, the contract with Hampshire County Council for Children's Services will come to an end in January 2024
13, September 2023·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight care home set to transform into modern flatsIn a bid to revitalise the former care home, Glycine Holdings plans to convert Seven Gables into ten modern flats, preserving its historical charm
4, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight nursery achieves 'Good' rating in remarkable turnaroundIsle of Wight nursery dramatically improves, transitioning from 'Inadequate' to 'Good' Ofsted rating
30, August 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight Festival: Inspectors highlight repeated hygiene issues at Co-op's pop-up storeCo-op's pop-up at Isle of Wight Festival faced hygiene concerns for a second year, prompting action
16, August 2023·2 min readThe Noodle Pot faces hygiene issues: Council inspection reveals pest problemThey've been working hard on improvements and await re-inspection
9, August 2023·4 min readA critical look at Ofsted’s role: Majority of parents polled want changes in school inspectionsNational charity Parentkind examines parents' views on Ofsted inspections and school performance. Here's what they discovered
22, July 2023·3 min readPolitical reactions emerge as Isle of Wight council look to end Children's Services PartnershipIsle of Wight council's intention to end the Children's Services partnership with Hampshire prompts responses from local political group
21, July 2023·2 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight councils consider end to decade-long children's services partnershipProposals to terminate the decade-old strategic children’s services partnership between Hampshire and Isle of Wight councils is being explored
12, July 2023·2 min readBeyond SATs: Reimagining education and assessment in post-Pandemic BritainPandemic effects, inadequate funding and high-stakes testing challenge England's Key Stage 2 performance
10, July 2023·1 min readSouthern Water's call for £550m from shareholders amidst ratings downgradeSouthern Water seeks £550 million following a ratings downgrade, impacting its dividend payments to shareholders
30, May 2023·2 min readRural wall crumbling? Conservatives face potential losses to Labour, CLA survey revealsCountry Land and Business Association's latest report reveals Labour's surge in rural England due to perceived Conservative neglect