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Parents may have to teach children at home because they can’t afford to drive them to school due to soaring fuel prices” says government...

PARENTS may be forced to teach their children at home because soaring fuel prices mean they can’t afford to drive them to school, warns an MP.

South Essex College: Upskill or change career with a counselling course

SOUTH Essex College offers a variety of Counselling courses at its Southend campus for adults looking to upskill or change career.

Disadvantaged pupils facing ‘epidemic’ of educational inequality

THE Government’s multi-million pound catch up programme risks failing pupils who need it the most, leaving them facing an “epidemic of educational inequality”. In...

Gruffalo Fun at Corringham Nursery Open Day

ORTU Corringham Primary School and Nursery held their first open day event on Saturday 26 February and welcomed children and their families to show what fun can be had at the Nursery.Knowing how important the day was, special guest –The Gruffalo -arrived to say hello and play with the children.

Secondary school places announced for September 2022 in Thurrock

PARENTS of Year 6 students in Thurrock today (Tuesday 1 March) have been offered their child's secondary school places for September 2022.

Orsett Church of England Primary celebrate World Book Day

TO celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Book Day, Orsett Church of England Primary School in Thurrock created an Amazon Wishlist of books that they were hoping to add to their library shelves over the coming weeks. 

Thurrock Music Hub provides exciting timetable of classes

AN exciting timetable of classes provided by the Thurrock Music Education Hub are available for children, young people and adults across the borough who are interested in developing their musical skills.

Secondary school places announced for September 2022

PARENTS of Year 6 students in Thurrock today (Tuesday 1 March) have been offered their child's secondary school places for September 2022.

USP College student to become published author

USP College, Palmer's Campus student, Korina Turner's mini-saga has been selected for publication and will appear in a collection of stories later this year. The...

No English and maths GCSE, no university student loan, plans say

STUDENTS who lack English and maths GCSEs, or two A-levels at grade E, would not qualify for a student loan in England, under new plans reports the BBC.

Corringham Primary Nursery set to host Open Day

CORRINGHAM Primary School’s Nursery open day is taking place on Saturday 26th February from 10am to 1pm, with a fun-packed range of activities to...

Ofsted report highlights a ‘step change’ in support for SEND in Thurrock

A REPORT published by Ofsted today, Thursday 10 February, has praised Thurrock Council’s Special Educational Needs (SEND) services as having made “sufficient progress” and improvements across a number of key areas.

Standing ovation for the cast of Ormiston Park Academy’s production of Annie

STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is a part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), have put on a phenomenal production of Annie.

Thurrock Council set to axe “unsafe” school transport routes

THURROCK Council is axing some “unsafe” school transport routes under a revamp of the service.

All change at the top for South Essex College

SOUTH Essex College’s Principal and Chief Executive, Angela O’Donoghue CBE, retired last week after leading the college for nearly 10 years.

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