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Thameside Primary School top medal table in Thurrock School Games

THAMESIDE Primary School, in Manor Road, Grays, demonstrated sporting excellence and their commitment to inclusive competitive sport by finishing top of the medal table in the Thurrock School Games by more than 500 points.

Sport in Thurrock primary schools celebrated

A VIDEO showcasing the success of the Thurrock Schools Sports Partnership has been published.

Cancelled: Free family summer craft fun in Chadwell St Mary

A fun, free summer holiday craft workshop is being offered on Tuesday 7 August at Chadwell St Mary Library, Brentwood Road, RM16 4JP for families with children aged 5-12 years.

Thurrock Education Awards nominations open

THURROCK Council is again celebrating the magnificent work and outstanding achievements of colleagues in schools and other education settings.

Fast track qualifications at Summer School for adults

THURROCK Adult Community College has just announced plans for 'fast track' summer school for adult learners who are looking for a starting point in a career or to get a better grade to go onto further studies.

Stanford-le-Hope Primary opens sensory room

THANKS to all the people in the UK who play the National Lottery, Stanford le Hope Primary now has an amazing sensory room!

Ofsted praise Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form College

INSPECTORS found that ‘The 6th Form has improved since the last inspection. The Leadership and Management of the 6th Form are effective in promoting student’s high expectations and positive self-esteem” adding: “These factors help to ensure that students succeed.”

South Essex College’s Sarah to brave shave in support of friend

A Learning Mentor at South Essex College is having her head shaved to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

‘Flipped classroom’ learning at TACC

DURING the event, teaching staff experienced some of the highlights of the TACC Lifestyle and Leisure adult skills programme, including Singing for Fun and Italian for Beginners; plus, as the UK is currently in the grip of a heatwave, a very welcome session on how to make iced tea!

Gable Hall School told to improve in highly critical Ofsted report

GABLE Hall school in Corringham has been graded as "Requires Improvement" in a highly critical report by government watchdog Ofsted. The education watchdog came to...

Gable Hall name new head boy and girl

Ms Amy Finch and Master Michael Pearn named Head Girl and Head Boy of Ortu Gable Hall AMY Finch, 14 of Stanford le Hope and...

Gable Hall School hosts Royal Opera House Sing and Stage La Bohème event

Gable Hall School hosts Royal Opera House Sing and Stage La Bohème event GABLE Hall School rang to the sound of opera on Monday 25th...

Ofsted inspect Kenningtons Primary after “behaviour and special needs complaints”

OFSTED has conducted an inspection of Kenningtons Primary in Aveley after they had received complaints regarding "behaviour and standards in the provision of social...

Learners get their future on track at TACC

YOUNG adults have recently graduated from an innovative programme at Thurrock Adult Community College, in partnership with the local authority's OnTrack Thurrock scheme, TCHC and the School for Social Entrepreneurs East, where they learnt the skills required to run their own business or social enterprise.

Thurrock Rugby club question council plans over school build

A REPRESENTATIVE of Thurrock Rugby Club has questioned Thurrock Council's plans to build a school on their pitches at Blackshots.

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