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USP Palmers College staff member confirmed as Covid case

A MEMBER of staff at USP Palmers College in Grays has been confirmed as having contracted the Covid-19 virus.

Hassenbrook Academy slams media over Covid-19 coverage

JOANNE Williams, head teacher at Ortu Hassenbrook Academy, has called for more positive press on schools re-opening this month after lockdown. She has spoken out after Ortu Hassenbrook Academy...

Traffic measures to make Ockendon Academy pupils safer

A NEW crossing point, traffic calming measures, new yellow lines and off-road parking bays will be installed outside the Harris Ockendon Academy to help make the route safer for pupils going to and from school.

Five more libraries to reopen in Thurrock

A further five libraries will open in Thurrock over the next two weeks, following the successful reopening of Grays, Belhus and Corringham in July. From...

Andscape help out Deneholm Primary

LOCAL company Andscape were delighted today to deliver some artificial turf to Deneholm primary school in Grays.

University Centre South Essex student wins logo competition

A GRAPHIC Design student from University Centre South Essex won a logo design competition organised by Southend Children’s Centres, run by family support charity, Family Action.

Find out how to be a childminder in Thurrock

RESIDENTS interested in starting a career as a childminder can access a free information session this October. Cllr Andrew Jefferies, Cabinet Member for Education, said:...

Baroness Smith opens new school in Thurrock

THE NEW school held a stunning opening ceremony on Wednesday 16th September 2020.

Chadwell children’s nursery has registration suspended

A CHILDREN'S nursery in Chadwell St Mary has had its registration suspended by Ofsted after concerns were raised about the health and safety of...

Thurrock Council leader has a message for parents at school gates

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has a message for parents thinking of "mingling" at the school gates.

Thurrock Council could take control of new autism service to stop people being sent out of the borough

THURROCK Council is considering taking on a new autism service that would help prevent people from being sent out of the borough for support. The...

Arthur Bugler head wins top teaching award

SELECTED from thousands of nominations, John Bryant is one of just 76 Silver Award winners across the country. John Bryant was honoured with a Silver Award

Make “greater effort” to keep Thurrock children schooled in war against drug gangs

EIGHT recommendations have been made to help tackle the effect of county lines on the life chances of young people – including seeking to minimise school exclusions.

Gable Hall students in year eight sent home after pupil tests positive for Covid-19

ALL year eight pupils at Gable Hall School in Corringham have been sent home after a student was confirmed as having tested positive for Covid-19.

Woodside Academy student contracts Covid-19

A THURROCK school has tightened its health arrangements after a student has contracted Covid-19. Woodside Academy in Grangewood Academy issued a statement on Saturday morning. A...

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