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Hundreds of Thurrock students not given first choice secondary school

ONLY 72% of pupils who are expected to begin secondary school in Thurrock this September have been offered one of their three top school preferences.

Ormiston Park Academy’s theatrical wellbeing session

STAFF at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), took part in a twilight wellbeing session, led by educational arts charity Trestle.

Silver Diversity Mark presented to Stanford-le-Hope Primary School

ON Monday, Stanford-le-Hope Primary School was presented with their Silver Diversity Mark by the Mayor, Councillor Terry Piccolo and Councillor Bukky Okunade.

Half marathon challenge for college duo

TWO members of staff at South Essex College are taking part in the Brentwood Half Marathon to raise funds for charity.

Thurrock’s incredible young people recognised by Jack Petchey Foundation

INCREDIBLE young people from across Thurrock came together to receive prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards presented at the Civic Hall in Thurrock on Thursday 27th February.

University Centre open event offers free workshops

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex is holding an open event on Saturday 28 March with a brand new selection of free workshops for attendees to take part in.

Tilbury woman qualifies as social mobility charity’s first female chartered accountant

A TILBURY apprentice has become the first woman from social mobility charity, Leadership Through Sport and Business (LTSB), to qualify as a fully-fledged accountant. Bola...

The Play: From Top to Tail at TACC

UNDER the tutorlege of a professional stage actor and director, learn what is involved with putting on a play. Discover how the audition process works, the directors vision and that dovetails (or not) with the actors viewpoint.

South Essex College: Exciting Employability Week engages students

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex held an Employability Week for its students providing careers advice and industry insight from professionals who work in different creative sectors.

Free Conference for parents and carers of children with special educational needs

CaPa Thurrock and Miles of Smiles Support Group invite parents and carers to:

University Centre South Essex stands out with mental health support

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex has created a range of projects to provide its students with support when managing their own mental health and wellbeing.

Master story-teller set for Thurrock Adult Community College

SPEND an enjoyable 2 hours listening to stories told with humour, passion, wit and understanding plus get an introduction to the Art of Storytelling on a fascinating, free evening talk

Primary school children benefit from Thurrock-wide metals recycling campaign

CORRINGHAM primary school children have taken part in an assembly devoted to recycling metals under Thurrock Council's latest campaign to educate about metals in the borough.

South Essex College: Exciting entrepreneurship programme available to students

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex has teamed up with Ultra Education to run a free 12 week business and entrepreneur programme for year 12 and 13 students.

South Essex College Graphics graduate secures great job

A GRADUATE from University Centre South Essex is now making his way in the graphic design world.

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