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Education leaders write to Conservative MPs on school funding crisis

AN open letter to Conservative MPs about the school & college funding crisisahead of this week’s leadership elections. Dear colleagues, We write as leaders of national...

Ortu Sixth Form announces Open Evening date

IF you are looking into your options for post-16 education, there isn’t a better place to be on Wednesday 2nd November than at the...

Recycling fun at Thurrock primary schools

MORE than 1,000 pupils at nine of the borough's primary schools have received a fun and engaging lesson in how important it is to properly recycle, thanks to a team from Thurrock Council and a special mobile classroom built into a waste truck!

Local schools take part in Maritime Week with The Port of Tilbury

FOUR local primary schools took part in events with the Port of Tilbury as part of Maritime Week to raise awareness about the vital role that the port and marine sector has on our daily lives.

Thurrock Council leader allocates free school meal funding

THE Conservative Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Mark Coxshall, took an executive decision last week to protect Free School Meals for five weeks of...

Hassenbrook Academy set to hold annual Christmas Fayre

STAFF at Stanford-le-Hope's Hassenbrook Academy have been busy planning and organising their popular annual Christmas Fayre.

Parents to be consulted over plans for other trusts to take over Gable Hall

THE consultant Chief Executive of Gable Hall school has written to parents of their latest plans for a consultation regarding the initial DfE proposals for a Trust to take over Gable Hall School.

Government ‘considering plans to send childcare cash to parents’

PRIME Minister, Liz Truss is said to be considering a shake-up of the childcare subsidy system whereby parents, rather than nurseries, would be given government cash to spend as they see fit reports The Guardian.

Jack Petchey Foundation recognises two exceptional young people working hard in Thurrock

JACK Petchey Environmental Award will be awarded throughout summer until October to keep young people motivated and celebrate their environmental contributions to society.

Purfleet Primary Academy celebrate anniversary with colour run

PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy took part in a nationwide record attempt, running through coloured paint. The colour run was carried out in schools up and down the country to celebrate Reach2’s tenth anniversary. 

Gateway Academy’s ex head takes charge to help sort out Ortu Federation problems

ONE of Thurrock's leading headteachers in recent years, who recently retired and was honoured by the borough mayor, is back in the limelight charged with helping a local Trust through its difficulties.

New course at South Essex College aims to provide next generation of police officers

A new course at South Essex College is aiming to provide the next generation of police officers in Essex.

Ormiston Park Academy set to host Open Evening

ON Thursday 6th October, Ormiston Park Academy will be hosting an open evening from 5.00-8.00pm. 

Final go ahead for new Orsett Heath Academy

A MUCH-needed new school with a sports pitch “the size of Twickenham” will finally get underway after receiving its final seal of approval. Planning officers...

Ortu Gable Hall set to hold Open Evening

ORTU Gable Hall’s Open Evening is set for Monday 3rd October for children in primary schools from Stanford-le-Hope & Corringham & Tuesday 4th October 2022 for students from outside their catchment area. 

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