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Ofsted praises Essex primary school where pupils ‘love school’

OFSTED has commended Woodville Primary School for its approaches to teaching and learning, which mean pupils 'achieve highly' and 'show positive learning behaviours' following...

Arthur Bugler pupils attended reception at Buckingham Palace

PUPILS from from Arthur Bugler Primary School were thrilled to attend the BBC 500 Words Final at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday 26 February). The event,...

Mossbourne Federation hit by complaints since taking over Thurrock schools

AN UNDER-fire academy trust has been hit with a series of complaints to education watchdog Ofsted since taking over three south Essex schools, according...

Two Thurrock schools to be among the first to receive landmark free breakfast clubs

LABOUR is rolling out free breakfast clubs to save working families up to £450 and set children up to start the day ready to...

Asda invites customers to donate preloved children’s books to find new homes through in store donation points

ASDA today announced that it is relaunching its instore book donation points with the aim of supporting families in accessing books through their nationwide...

Crackdown on nuisance parking outside Thurrock schools 

THURROCK Council is set to crack down on nuisance parking outside the borough’s schools reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council set up a group...

New funding to help create the next generation of aviators and boost the economy

THE Aviation Minister has today (17 February 2025) launched the latest round of funding to encourage more young people into a career in aviation,...

Five hundred residents enjoy Tilbury Library open day

MORE than 500 people joined the fun at a special event celebrating new extended opening hours for Tilbury Library. Thanks to funding from Thames FreePort, Tilbury Library...

Thurrock Council launches inaugural SEND Awards

THURROCK Council is proud to announce the launch of their first-ever SEND Awards, a special event dedicated to recognising the incredible achievements of children...

Education: Academy plan for new nursery for 110 children

A SCHOOL is hoping to turn temporary building into a nursery for 110 children. A temporary detached classroom block was built in 2022 to increase...

BrainBox hits the classroom and the playground – all to bring pupils together and learn whilst having fun!

ASMODEE, the UK's leading distributor of board, tabletop and trading card games, would like to introduce their exciting initiative 'BrainBox in Schools.' The drive...

Education minister visits Dilkes Primary and praises staff for dedication to helping disadvantaged students

A THURROCK school played host to the minister of state for education to highlight the work of its managing trust. Dilkes Academy in South Ockendon,...

Academy left child in wet clothes after refusing a toilet break

A CHILD was left to sit in wet clothes after being refused a request to use a toilet at a school run by an...

Thurrock Virtual School is turning children’s lives around

A SPECIALIST education team is helping turn Thurrock children’s lives around reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Virtual School has almost 300 children on its...

Belhus Library Drop In Session

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