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Ortu Sixth Form students celebrate A Level success

STUDENTS at Ortu 6th Form Centre are celebrating some amazing A-Level results today. Despite the challenges that the past two years, and the effects of the pandemic, all of our 6th Form Graduates have pushed through, secured impressive success and are looking forward to starting University, taking up employment opportunities, or beginning apprenticeships.

USP College achieve positive A Level Results

HUNDREDS of students from USP College are celebrating passing their A-Levels today, with 95,3% of A-Level students passing. This shows a clear and steady increase of 5,2% from 2019, the last year which exams were run, where the college achieved a 90,1% A Levels pass rate.

Jack Petchey Foundation recognises exceptional young person from Thurrock working hard in their community to create a sustainable change

THE Jack Petchey Foundation has launched the Jack Petchey Environmental Award to recognise young people from London and Essex doing great things for the environment in their area....

Find out about Stanford-le-Hope’s newest day care nursery

LOOKING for something to keep the little ones busy this summer holiday? Wanting to find out more about Stanford-le-Hope’s newest day-care and nursery?

Hundreds sign petition calling for headteacher’s reinstatement after he resigns in wake of critical Ofsted report

MORE than 1,300 signatures have been gathered on a fast-growing petition calling for the reinstatement of Ceri Evans as principal at the Ortu Federation Gable Hall School.

Hassenbrook Academy welcomes donation from Amazon Fulfilment Centre

A SCHOOLin Stanford-Le-Hope has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury.

USP College Seevic student awards

USP College, Seevic Campus recognised the achievements of over 30 students at the Student Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 6 July.

Winners of Thurrock Education Awards announced

THE winners of the Thurrock Education Awards 2022 were announced at a special ceremony on Friday 8 July.

Gable Hall school branded “inadequate” by government inspectors Ofsted

A DISAPPOINTING Ortu Gable Hall Ofsted report has been released today Monday 11th July. The report judges the school (overall) as inadequate, following their...

South Essex College recognised by City & Guilds for high quality apprenticeship provision

SOUTH Essex College has been recognised by City & Guilds for its high quality apprenticeship provision.

South Essex College showcase rising fashion star

A SOUTH Essex College fashion student has been mentioned in an international article about fashion stars of the future.

Try a Train days get back on track with c2c

TRENTALIA-owned train operator c2c has run its first 'Try a Train' event in more than two years, designed to empower young people with disabilities to travel independently as part of its commitment to making the railway accessible to all. 

Tilbury councillor calls for “Tilbury places for Tilbury kids”

TILBURY Councillor, Kairen Raper, has called on the Thurrock Conservative Administration of Thurrock Council to guarantee that all current users of the Little Pirates and Nurseries in Tilbury will continue to receive their new provision in their hometown.

Thurrock Council pledges nursery places will be provided following closures

NURSERY places will be found for 160 children affected by the closure of two Tilbury nurseries, the council has pledged.

Herringham Primary praised by Ofsted following inspection

HERRINGHAM Primary Academy, part of the Gateway Learning Community Trust [GLC], has been graded by Ofsted as ‘good’ in every category in its recently published inspection report.

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