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Thurrock pupils in harmony with Royal Opera singers

OVER 1,000 pupils from primary schools across Thurrock joined singers from the Royal Opera and Ballet House to perform in the Thurrock Junior Music...

“I have learned a lot of new life skills”: Tilbury young people gain skills to succeed through supported internship

TWO young people from Tilbury have gained skills for future career success by taking part in one of the UK's leading supported internship programmes...

Leading adoption charity welcomes Select Committee report on Children’s Social Care, calling for improvements in adoption support

THE Education Select Committee has today published its vital report on children’s social care, including urgent calls for government  to improve support for adopted...

Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

MINISTERS are facing calls to not cut education plans for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Campaigners say education, health...

Thurrock Council celebrate inaugural SEND and Alternative Provision Awards

SOME of the most inspirational children and young people from across Thurrock celebrated a host of remarkable achievements during Thurrock's first-ever SEND and Alternative...

Parent’s, carers and children at one of the play workshops in Thurrock

ALMOST 100 parents, carers and children were in attendance for a special event to help prepare for starting school or nursery. On Saturday 7 June,...

Basketball: Ormiston Park Academy nets national glory after perfect season

ORMISTON Park Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, is celebrating after their Under 16 Basketball team won the National School Championship following a perfect...

Report highlights “troubling decline” in time spent doing PE in senior schools

THE Youth Sport Trust is calling for urgent action to protect and prioritise physical education as it publishes its latest PE and School Sport...

Call goes out for young volunteers to help share the experience of reading at Thurrock libraries

THURROCK Council is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support this year's Summer Reading Challenge in its libraries. If you're aged 13 to 18 and can...

Over half a million more children to get free school meals

OVER half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’...

New report backs expansion of cadet forces across Britain

A NEW report recommends the expansion of cadets forces across schools in Britain. Permission to Expand sets out the case for scaling up the Combined...

William Edwards School celebrates creative talent with landmark third Artsmark Platinum award

WILLIAM Edwards School, part of South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET), has become the first school in the UK to receive the prestigious...

Ormiston Park Academy students shine at Jack Petchey Speak Out Regional Final

STUDENTS from Ormiston Rivers Academy and Ormiston Park Academy, both part of Ormiston Academies Trust, showcased exceptional public speaking skills as they competed in...

New part-time teacher training course launched to lure career-changers into education

A BRAND-new, part-time teacher training course, aimed at luring into teaching those who already have a job or career, but who need more flexibility...

Greater Essex Music Hub announces appointment of Lead Schools to support music learning

NINE new Lead Schools appointed to Greater Essex Music Hub as part of Arts Council England Initiative. The Lead Schools will work on a variety...

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