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Thurrock residents achieve their university dreams through adult learning

THURROCK Adult Community College is delighted to report that eight adults from Thurrock Adult Community College's part-time Counselling Level 3 Diploma course have now accepted places to continue their studies at University in September. 

Day in the Life of Thurrock’s unsung heroes: Ortu Gable Hall School Governors

SCHOOLS as large as Gable Hall – which is the largest in Thurrock by the way, casually boasting an impressive student population of around 1,600 students – aren’t just run and managed by great teachers, headteachers and Ofsted reports…

USP College receives top ranking in student survey

RESULTS from the recently released National Student Survey (NSS) reveal that USP College ranked the No.1 face-to-face provider in Essex for student satisfaction.

Stanford and Corringham schools offer summer camps

STANFORD and Corringham secondary schools, Gable Hall School and Hassenbrook Academy, are offering a huge range of exciting activities throughout the summer with Essex ActivAte.

Essex philanthropist and businessman Sir Jack Petchey turns 96 this week

SIR Jack Petchey, founder of one of the UKs most successful business empires and of youth charity the Jack Petchey Foundation, turns 96 years on 19th July 2021.

Six talented artists win Thurrock SACRE Spirited Arts Competition

Six talented young artists have been announced as winners of the Thurrock SACRE Spirited Arts Competition which asked primary school pupils in years one...

Ormiston Park Academy students work with BBC on storytelling project

STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), had an exciting visit this week from some experts at the BBC, who taught them about storytelling.

Purfleet Primary pupils rewarded for behaviour with Golden Tea Party

PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy have been recognised for showing their exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning by attending a Golden Tea Party.

Thurrock Adult Community College relocates bringing new education opportunities to residents

THURROCK Adult Community College (TACC) has begun its relocation from Richmond Road in Grays to a number of venues and community hubs across Thurrock...

University Centre South Essex students have created a virtual exhibition to showcase their degree work.

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex students have created a virtual exhibition to showcase their degree work.

SEND children sent miles out of Thurrock to residential homes

MORE than 200 children with special educational needs are sent outside Thurrock if they need residential accommodation, a report has revealed.

USP College to become UK first with new Extended Reality campus

USP College is set to open its new, state-of-the-art XTEND Digital campus in Canvey and become the first academic institution in the UK with an on-campus volumetric capture studio and Teslasuits for creating and experiencing content in virtual and augmented reality.

Athletics: Stanford sprinter makes impressive debut for GB

TALENTED Michael Onilogbo, 16 from Stanford-le-Hope, made his exciting Team GB debut in the 100m guest race and 4x100 relay team in the Under-20 Loughborough International competition…coming third and second respectively.

USP College welcome new students

THE Foundation Learning Department at USP College recently welcomed potential new students to the College during a fantastic onsite transition week.

Fitness brand features two South Essex College students workouts

SOUTH Essex College have been working in partnership with FITKRU to deliver work experience for fitness and sport students’ at South Essex College, with a competition to feature the best workouts on their YouTube channel.

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