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New sensory room for Arthur Bugler primary school

THE children at Arthur Bugler Primary School in Stanford-le-hope are enjoying a recent addition to their school in the form of a brand new state of the art sensory room.

Gateway Academy scoops prestigious international award

THE Gateway Academy in Tilbury has been awarded the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

Tilbury Pioneer Academy celebrate Roald Dahl Day

PUPILS from Tilbury Pioneer Academy entered into the spirit of 'Roald Dahl Day' by dressing up as their favourite character from a Roald Dahl book.

Now is the time to apply for secondary school places in Thurrock

APPLICATIONS are now open for parents and carers of children entering Year 7 next September.

Gateway Academy blazing a trail with Royal Opera House

TEACHERS and students from the Gateway Academy have recently entered into a yearlong Arts project as part of the Thurrock Trailblazer programme.

Thurrock Community College partner with Port of Tilbury on workplace course

THURROCK Adult Community College has been working with the Port of Tilbury to improve the workplace communication skills of the Port's security staff. Staff from the College delivered a 16 week ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for the workplace programme tailored to the needs of the Port.

Ofsted full of praise for St Thomas’ school in Grays

THE leadership team has maintained and further developed the high quality of education in the school since the last inspection. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a purposeful place for children to learn, underpinned by a positive ethos.

Book-keeping courses at Thurrock Adult Community College

STAND out from the crowd when applying for bookkeeping jobs or save costs in your small business by doing your own accounts.

Partnership working between Gateway Learning Community and Proctor and Gamble

THE well-being team within the Gateway Learning Community were recently treated to a delivery of Always feminine hygiene care packs, courtesy of local company Proctor & Gamble (P & G), who supply 4.6 billion consumers around the world.

Palmer’s College English Department receives top mark!

THE English Department at Palmer's College is pleased to receive The Prince's Teaching Institute Mark for 2015/16.

Faith school students lose their bus services

FOLLOWING an extensive consultation, over a three year period, with parents, schools, residents, transport providers and the relevant dioceses, Thurrock Council agreed to withdraw transport from all Faith schools.

Thurrock Education Awards: Still plenty of time to nominate

AS the new academic year begins, entries are coming in thick and fast for this year's Thurrock Education Awards and it is shaping up to be the best one yet.

Thurrock Tories determined to see new grammar schools in the borough

THURROCK'S education boss has continued to pledge his commitment to bringing grammar school education to the borough.

Great Ofsted report for Lansdowne Primary Academy

STAFF and governors at Lansdowne Primary Academy, Tilbury, can finally tell everyone that their school is a good school.

Thurrock Adult Community College asks: Does money grow on trees? Cash in with your kids!

THIS summer, have you found yourself constantly telling the kids that money doesn't grow on trees? Thurrock Adult Community College is offering a new after-school,

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