£2 million boost for special education provision in Essex
Around £2 million extra is set to be spent on special needs (SEND) provision in order to meet a significant
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ARU students will leave with degrees ‘they deserve’
Anglia Ruskin University says it is “committed” to ensuring students will complete their courses and leave with a degree “they
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Hockley Primary school children join the war on ocean plastic pollution
Pupils at Hockley Primary School have been educated on the impact of plastic in our seas following a visit from
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Special needs education funding for Waltham cut by council
Waltham Forest Council will cut funding for special needs education despite parent protests and a recommendation from councillors to delay.
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Southend schools work on plan for children of key workers
Schools across Southend have been working together on an action plan to make provision for key workers and vulnerable children.
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Struggling schools are the best funded in Southend
Three Southend schools that have been struggling to improve standards received the highest amount of money per pupil than any
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Catholic school staff set to strike in Chadwell Heath over multi-academy plans
Teachers and staff at a Catholic school in Chadwell Heath will strike on Thursday to oppose joining a multi-academy trust.
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New schools planned for Basildon and Thurrock
Plans have been revealed to build three new schools in Basildon. Two primaries and one secondary are being proposed in
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MP visits James Hornsby School in Laindon
John Baron MP has visited The James Hornsby School in Laindon to meet the new headteacher, Daniel Steel. The MP
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County’s least popular schools revealed
Chelmsford’s Hylands School is the least popular secondary school in Essex after filling only 60 per cent of its Year
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