Thousands isolating from east London schools
Thousands of pupils and staff are now absent from east London’s schools because of Covid-19, an investigation reveals today. Almost
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Chelmsford schoolkids skip back to fitness
Over 6000 primary school pupils across Chelmsford took part in Skip, Hop, Hurray, a skipping festival to celebrate National Fitness
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Helpline launched for Southend parents concerned about school during pandemic
A support helpline has being set up for parents in Southend who have concerns about sending their children to school
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Barking & Dagenham Council issues school gates Covid appeal to parents
An east London council has launched a campaign to get parents to wear face coverings when dropping their children off
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Greater effort needed to keep Essex children schooled in war against ‘County Line’ drug gangs
Eight recommendations have been made to help tackle the effect of county lines on the life chances of young people
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Chelmsford MP reassures parents ahead of school return
Entire year groups will be kept completely apart at one Chelmsford secondary school to minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19.
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Team to support Southend schools’ return in September
A multi-agency group of professionals has been set up to support Southend schools’ safe return in September in line with
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Drug use increases across schools in Essex
The number of drug offences of possession of cannabis and hard controlled drugs like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy in schools
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Domestic abuse scheme to be rolled out to Essex schools
A 40 per cent increase in the number of protection notices against domestic abuse perpetrators has shown Essex Police work
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Redbridge Tory slams council leader over schools statement
The leader of Redbridge Conservatives has criticised the council leader over his statement on schools reopening. Council leader Jas Athwal
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