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High-vis jackets for Tilbury Pioneer pupils

AS the nights are starting to draw in and the days are darker, Tilbury Pioneer Academy were delighted to take delivery of specially sized high visibility jackets for pupils to wear when on school visits.

Building futures at Gateway Academy

STUDENTS from ‘Building Futures’, an alternative education provider based at the Gateway Academy, recently took pride in receiving their end of year examination results...

Flying the flag from Herringham Primary to Ethiopia

A SELECTION of Year 4 and Year 5 pupils from Herringham Primary Academy recently had the opportunity to work with Link Ethiopia

Cricket legend Nasser Hussain hands out degrees at South Essex College

SUCCESSFUL England cricket captain and renowned Sky Sports commentator, Nasser Hussain, handed out degree awards at South Essex College’s graduation ceremony.

South Essex College motor vehicle students receive advice from AA

MOTOR Vehicle students from South Essex College were treated to employability talks and demonstrations from the AA.

Belmont Childcare Agency rated Outstanding by Ofsted

A CHILDCARE agency based in Gray has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. Belmont Childcare Agency Limited is based at Belmont Village Hall in Grays.

Black History Month celebrated by Thurrock schools

DIVERSITY Mark Schools from across Thurrock came together on Monday 17th October when young people showcased their talent in an evening of History Through Music, charting the story of the first migrants who arrived in Tilbury on the Empire Windrush in 1948,

Blogspot: The case against grammar schools in Thurrock

THE official position of Thurrock Council is that it is pro-grammar school. This was confirmed when the Conservatives and UKIP outvoted Labour in support of a motion committing Thurrock Council to be pro-grammar school.

Have your say on possible changes to services for Thurrock’s children

Following the announcement of the Council’s ambitious plans to integrate services, parents, young people and professionals are being asked to have their say on the proposed services.

Black History celebrated by Thurrock schools

DIVERSITY Mark Schools from across Thurrock came together on Monday 17th October when young people showcased their talent in an evening of History Through Music, charting the story of the first migrants who arrived in Tilbury on the Empire Windrush in 1948, bringing with them music and culture not previously known in Britain before.

Belmont Childcare in Grays rated as “Outstanding”.

A CHILDCARE agency based in Gray has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Belmont Childcare Agency Limited is based at Belmont Village Hall in Grays.

Open Days in November for Gateway Learning Community Primaries

THE GATEWAY Learning Communities Primary Academies are recruiting foundation pupils for September 2017.

Former Palmer’s student Holly is blazing a trail in the legal profession

A FORMER student at Palmer's College in Grays is blazing a trail to a career in law with a top broadcaster.

Tilbury Pioneer learn a lot from “Speak Out, Stay Safe” campaign

PUPILS at Tilbury Pioneer Academy recently welcomed the NSPCC roadshow into school for their 'Speak Out. Stay Safe' programme, a nationwide programme for every primary school aged child in the UK and Channel Islands, with the help of their friendly mascot, Buddy.

Woodside Primary tops awards for parents leaving cars at home

PRIMARY schools in Thurrock have been recognised for their efforts in encouraging more parents to leave the car at home and do the school run to and from school in other ways.

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