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Improve your Cookery skills with TACC

HAVE you been inspired by the Great British Bake Off or Celebrity Masterchef on TV? Do you want to improve your skills and confidence in the kitchen plus feel inspired

South Essex College’s Sophie wins national golf tournament

A South Essex College sport student has won a prestigious national golfing tournament.

Woodside Academy praised by Ofsted (despite turning up on sports day)

IN the very last week of the summer term busy staff at Woodside Academy, were just preparing for the afternoon and evening performances of...

Who are your education superstars?

WITH the new school term starting, it's the perfect time to consider who you would like to nominate as part of this year's Thurrock Education Awards.

Positive Ofsted report for Olive Academy in Tilbury

A PUPIL referral unit in Tilbury has received a promising report from Ofsted. The education watchdog came to the troubled school in July but has...

High flying graduation guest to hand out awards at ceremony

SOUTH Essex College University Centre students will receive their degree awards this year from an inspirational pilot. Mandy Hickson was the only female pilot on her Front Line Tornado Squadron, flying multimillion pound fast jets for the Royal Air Force.

Brand new Thurrock school unveils new name and logo

THE South West Essex Community Education Trust has unveiled the name and logo for its new secondary school, set to open in Thurrock in September 2019.

Thurrock Council education boss congratulates GCSE students

STUDENTS from schools across Thurrock are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results (Thursday 23 August).

Gable Hall proud of its students’ success

Gable Hall Proud of its Students’ Success JUBILANT Gable Hall students celebrated a 73% pass rate in English and a 68% pass rate in Maths...

ORTU Hassenbrook Academy GCSE results up across all subjects

TEARS of joy could be seen at ORTU Hassenbrook Academy, based in Stanford-Le-Hope, as students opened their envelopes to see their results in the new style GCSEs results released today (Thursday 23 August).

Adult learners celebrate 100% GCSE pass rate at TACC

ADULT learners studying for English and maths GCSEs at Thurrock Adult Community College have achieved an incredible 100% GCSE pass rate. This is the first year that adult learners were required to study for the reformed GCSEs

Exam success cap fantastic year for Gateway academy

THE Gateway Academy has announced a significant rise in the number of Year 11 students achieving GCSE passes as the GCSE results were released...

Enrolment set to open at South Essex College

START fresh this September by enrolling on a course at South Essex College. Enrolment sessions are taking place at our Southend, Basildon and Thurrock campuses from Thursday 23 August.

Record numbers pass A-Levels in Thurrock

THURROCK students are celebrating another strong year of A-level results after it was announced that 100% of students in Thurrock schools have achieved A* to E passes this year.

Step up to a Counselling career at TACC

Step up to a Counselling career at TACC WITH Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) you can receive Counselling training that will lead to an accredited...

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