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Ortu Sixth Form celebrate A Level results

FOR the third year running all students attending the College have passed at least 1 A Level exam and received an A* - E pass grade.

A-Level success for South Essex College students

SOUTH Essex College students are celebrating after receiving their A-Level results.

Thurrock students off to New York City as part of Think Global programme

THINK Global is a global education programme developed for schools, colleges and universities. The programme brings a global perspective into education - teaching students...

Plans for new school in Brandon Groves still on the table

OVER the last few weeks, there has been much discussion about the possibility of new school seeing built in Blackshots, close to the rugby...

Free family craft at one of Purfleet’s precious places

THURROCK Adult Community College are offering families free opportunites to be happy and creative at the Purfleet Community Hub, 53-54 River Court, RM19 1ZY this summer.

Scandal of children who start school unable to speak in full sentences

CHILDREN who start school behind their peers rarely catch up - "the gap just widens", he will say in a speech.

Free English and Maths Adult Learning courses in Grays

THURROCK Adult Community College, based in Richmond Road, Grays, RM17 6DN has released more spaces for their free English and maths courses from September. Daytime and evening classes are available, from complete beginners to GCSE, that will help you in your work.

Free Animal Safari craft activity at Tilbury Hub

THURROCK Adult Community College, together with the Tilbury Community Hub, are offering a free summer holiday craft workshop for families with children aged 4-12 years.

Hassenbrook Youth Group gets tour behind scenes at Amazon site

ASPIRE, a course for Year 9 students in ORTU Hassenbrook, Essex, has been given a tour of the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury as part of an educational visit that provides insight into the world of work.

St Clere’s boss sees bright future for partner school

By Local Democracy Reporter Piers Meyler THE government has spent £80,000 to help Brentwood County High School with a fresh start – after a poor Ofsted...

Discover free crafty fun at Children’s Centres this summer

THURROCK Adult Community College, working in partnership with both Tilbury and Chadwell-St-Mary Children's Centres, are offering free workshops for parents/carers of children starting school in September.

Ortu Corringham Primary recognised for exceptional practice

ORTU Corringham Primary School on Herd lane in Old Corringham has been recognised nationally as a school which is “transforming educational practice”.

South Essex College students in CSI experience day

SOUTH Essex College students took part in a CSI experience day with CSI Pulse.

Tilbury nursery praised by Ofsted

A TILBURY nursery has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Gateway Learning Community attempt Whigfield Saturday Night World Record

OVER 2000 pupils from the Gateway Learning Community gathered together to attempt breaking the World Record for the number of people dancing to the 90's ht record Saturday Night by Whigfield.

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