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ARU graduates top in region for securing senior roles

NEW data shows that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) tops the East of England for graduates landing senior roles and ranks second for £45,000-plus salaries. The...

James McMurdock MP congratulates BOSP on exceptional Ofsted achievement

JAMES McMurdock MP, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has congratulated BOSP on achieving an "Exceptional" judgement across all categories following...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer bans under-16s from major social media platforms

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram reports the BBC. Children will also stop...

Quince Tree Day Nursery kick off World Cup celebrations

THE children and teachers at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon have kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations by designing and...

Trust delivers opportunities for young people

A GROUP of young people with learning disabilities and autism have celebrated completing a supported internship at local hospitals. The programme gives 16 to 24-year-olds...

Thurrock students eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme?

A NEW, time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available this summer for Year 13 students and under 25s who will be starting university as undergraduates...

Teachers from Grays Convent school strike following concerns with the school restructure

STRIKING teachers took to the picket line this morning outside Grays Convent High School as they demanded answers over proposed restructuring plans reports the...

Quince Tree Day Nursery support World Ocean Day

THE children and teachers at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon have been trying to spread an important message by making a fun...

Up to £11m announced to train next generation of construction workers in the East of England 

TENS of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.   Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday...

Eye care made easier for children with learning disabilities and autism in Essex

PIONEERING school-based eye care service will soon help children with learning disabilities and autism across Essex access essential eye tests and vision support in...

Beat the Street launches in Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary

BEAT the Street Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary got underway today with an official launch at the Tilbury Hub attended by pupils from Lansdowne...

South Ockendon primary school submit plans to enhance their playground with new canopies and roofing

OVER 200 pupils and members of staff at a Thurrock school could see their playground transformed as plans to upgrade the site have been...

Essex primary school team win global robotics award at world’s largest competition

A TEAM of four budding robotics engineers from Buckhurst Hill have returned from the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championships as the only UK team...

Teachers picket outside financially challenged Grays Convent High School in bid to protect jobs and pay

TEACHERS have taken action to try and protect jobs and pay which they say are threatened by restructuring plans at one of Thurrock's most...

School inspectors heap praise on Essex secondary school

OFSTED inspectors have given an Essex secondary school a glowing report for the way it supports its pupils, particularly those with additional needs. In a...

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