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Stanford-le-Hope primary host careers day

STANFORD-Le-Hope Primary school held a careers day on Tuesday 29th November. Local business and careers advisors came into school to talk to all of the children about their careers and the skills needed.

Gateway Academy awarded Inclusion Quality Mark

THE Gateway Academy were recently awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark after a two-day assessment. The level of inclusion assessed was judged to such a high standard that the Academy gained ‘Centre of Excellence’ status.

Have a Happy Sew Year at Thurrock Adult Community College

HAVE you always wanted to make unique items, or repair your own clothes, but don't know quite where to start? Thurrock Adult Community College is offering two practical and informative sewing courses

Gateway Academy are living for sport with the help of Sky

THE PE department at the Gateway Academy recently had the pleasure of welcoming Theo McIntosh, former Judo British Champion, to the Academy.

Blue chip companies visit Palmer’s College

NOVEMBER has been a busy month for Palmer’s College. This month has seen the College welcome visitors from three large international organisations

Specsavers have vision for Road Safety Week in Thurrock

THIS Road Safety Week (21-27 November), drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are urged to make a pledge to stay sharp on the roads and help prevent the 2,900 casualties

Purfleet Primary highly praised by Ofsted

PURFLEET Primary Academy in Essex has been rated “Good” by Ofsted after being inspected last month. Purfleet Primary joined REAch2 Academy Trust in April 2013, starting a new chapter in its history.

Palmer’s College celebrate hard work of students

THE hard work and achievements of over 200 students from Palmer’s College was celebrated at the annual Prize Giving Ceremony held on Friday 18 November 2016 at the Civic Hall in Grays.

Free literacy and numeracy courses at Thurrock Adult Community College

FREE opportunities are available for parents to achieve literacy and numeracy qualifications while getting to grips with new strategies

Open Events at Corringham Primary set to showcase improvements and celebration of learning

CORRINGHAM primary school is one of the big success stories of Thurrock education over the last few years. A few years ago, the school was...

Winners of Thurrock Education Awards announced

TEACHERS and guests put the worries of possible job cuts in the borough and packed into the Backstage Centre, High House Production Park on...

Former South Essex student making his way on US soccer circuit

A FORMER Sports student from South Essex College is now playing football in America for a top college team. Connor Summerhill, 18, studied Level...

Former England football star host at Hathaway Academy Presentation Evening

MORE than 200 students, parents, staff and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2016 at the Annual Presentation Evening held at The Hathaway Academy

Gateway Learning Community remembers the fallen

PUPILS and students from across the Gateway Academy and the Gateway Primary Free School, marked the 11th day of the 11th hour of the 11th month

Thurrock schools could be set to face “devastating cuts”

DISADVANTAGED children in Thurrock are likely to be hit hardest by Government changes to school funding, according to a new School Cuts interactive website...

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