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Temporary library set up in East Tilbury

A temporary library has been set up at East Tilbury Village Hall after the recent fire at East Tilbury Library.

Crackdown on Thurrock schools that enter pupils for “easy GCSEs”

THURROCK schools which cheat the system by entering children for easy GCSEs face a fresh crackdown, announced the new Ofsted chief reports the Daily...

Ormiston Park Academy wins top prize for robotics design

Ormiston Park Academy wins top prize for robotics design ON Thursday 23 February, Ormiston Park Academy’s Robotics Challenge Team competed in the London...

Damning report on Thurrock school as Ofsted rate it as “Inadequate”

A THURROCK school for alternative provision has been rated as "Inadequate" by government watchdog, Ofsted. The Olive Academy was inspected in January 2017 at its...

Part-time job opportunities locally in adult education

THURROCK Adult Community College has announced recruitment events during March for part-time sessional tutors and invigilators. If you have experience or knowledge in any of the areas listed below

Celebrations at re-birth of Horndon village nursery

RESIDENTS, children, staff and governors have been celebrating the rebirth of a village nursery.

South Essex College announce new costume course in Thurrock

A BRAND new Foundation Diploma specialising in Costume Construction is now being offered at South Essex College.

New Harris Academy to open in September in Purfleet

PLANS are well underway for a new Harris Academy to open later this year. The Harris Federation has signed a Funding Agreement with the Department...

Fantastic food experience for students in Florence

Level 2 Professional Cookery students, who study at the College’s Southend and Thurrock campuses, visited the Italian destination to experience the country’s famous cuisine.

Praise from Ofsted for St Mary’s Primary in Tilbury

AN OFSTED inspection into a Tilbury school is full of praise. The government inspectors came to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, in Calcutta Road, Tilbury...

Good news for Thurrock? PM Theresa May set to unveil plans for new generation of grammar schools

THE PORTFOLIO holder for education in Thurrock, Cllr James Halden, has made it his personal mission to get a grammar school in the borough. That "dream" may now be a step closer with the news that the prime minister...

Parents express concerns over Maths teaching at Gable Hall

IF there is one group of parents who are not backward in coming forward when it comes to the education of their children, it...

Ofsted praise Scalliwags Pre-School in South Ockendon

A PRE-school in South Ockendon has been praised by Ofsted. Scalliwags Pre-School is based at South Ockendon Village Hall on North Road. It was inspected in...

South Ockendon nursery praised by Ofsted

A SOUTH OCKENDON nursery that was told it needed to improve has been praised by education watchdog Ofsted. Headstart Nursery in Darenth Lane, South Ockendon...

South Essex College art students add their flair to top hotel chain

ART and Design students at South Essex College have created bespoke items to be used by an up-market hotel chain.

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