The children of Cowes Primary have settled back in so quickly since September and have been excited to carry on their learning journey. Despite social distancing restrictions, they have been doing an array of projects in their class bubbles, including the very popular Quest where they undertake a variety of activities which include gardening, sports, […]
The Early Years sector faced big financial problems before the pandemic, now funding needs a complete re-think to ensure vital nursery staff can continue to teach the nation’s youngest citizens. Stop children being left behind before they even start at school. Cheryl Hadland, Managing Director and CEO of Tops Day Nurseries has raised concerns over […]
The Isle of Wight Council is congratulating young people who have worked hard to achieve their GCSE results, overcoming the difficulties posed in completing their courses as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. The council has also welcomed the announcement that this year's results will be largely based on teacher assessment and that plans […]
A two-week window for applications for ‘privilege seats’ on school buses for the 2020/21 academic year has today (Monday 3 August) been opened by the Isle of Wight Council. Parents and guardians of children not eligible for free school transport can apply for a privilege seat from 9am today and through to 12 noon on […]
Island primary schoolchildren taking part in a special targeted initiative have achieved a massive 15 per cent improvement in their Key Stage Two maths performance, provisional figures show. About half of the Island’s primary schools were involved in the project over a four-term period – and now it is planned the scheme will be rolled […]
Beach and Forest School sessions have long been a part of the Junior School with Fiveways at Ryde School. Alongside the vibrant academic curriculum, children spend time immersed in nature, learning skills invaluable to their wider development, broadening their learning through discovery; building confidence and fostering their natural desire to learn and explore. Inter-schools maths […]
The Cabin School at Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham has its name from its outside look and feel. Constructed as a specialist unit, it has expanded with an outside area replete with equipment, toys, a purpose built “Wendy House” and even wigwams! This has been recognised by our recent Ofsted inspection which judged […]
School-age bullying is a serious societal concern that affects the lives of half of the UK’s children and young people. Going to school can be fun, but it can be stressful, too - learning new concepts, taking standardised tests, making new friends, then perhaps losing some of those friends and negotiating your way in the […]