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Plans for 210 extra school places in Addlestone have been signed off by the county council as part of the biggest expansion project in Surrey’s history. Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning Linda Kemeny has given the go-ahead for the proposal to expand Sayes Court Primary. She said: “These places are being provided as part of … Continue reading
As England prepares to take on Italy in Brazil, World Cup footballer Luke Shaw’s school report has been revealed. Feel free to embed the video.
After plans to completely rebuild a primary for 630 pupils were agreed, Surrey County Council unveiled artist’s impressions of how the revamped school will look. Cranmere Primary in Esher will be expanded next to the current school to provide an extra 210 places as part of the biggest investment programme in Surrey’s history to meet growing … Continue reading
Plans to create space for 160 more pupils at Spelthorne Primary School were signed off as the county council’s Cabinet unveiled a document setting out likely demand for places in Surrey in the coming years. The School Organisation Plan was discussed as the Cabinet pressed on with the biggest investment programme in Surrey’s history by approving … Continue reading
Most Surrey children will continue going to a primary school of their choice. The news comes as pupils starting next September find out this week where they have got a place. Primary education in Surrey covers reception and junior levels. * 85% got their first preference * 94% got one of their top three preferences. … Continue reading
More than 80% of Surrey’s state schools are outstanding or good, according to the latest figures. Statistics show that 313 of Surrey County Council’s primary and secondary schools were given the two best grades. Ofsted judged 100 schools outstanding and another 213 were rated good. The county council is responsible for 384 schools. Linda Kemeny, … Continue reading
Hundreds of pupils at Surrey schools have seen a play staged to help them spot the signs of sexual exploitation. Chelsea’s Choice, which has just finished a tour of more than 40 county schools and colleges, gives young people and parents advice on where to turn to get help. In the tale, Chelsea has fallen out … Continue reading
A brand new secondary school for at least 900 pupils is set to be built in Surrey and opened in 2017 as the county council continues its largest-ever schools investment to meet spiralling demand for places. The council plans to turn the Runnymede Centre in Addlestone into an 11-16 secondary school with capacity for six classes … Continue reading
Members of the National Union of Teachers are today staging a national strike. This is a dispute between teachers and the government. Governing bodies and head teachers manage individual schools and decide whether to shut or partially close. Details of closures can be found on the county council’s website.
Hundreds of extra places will be created at a Woking school under plans unveiled today. The proposals will add 300 secondary places at St John the Baptist Catholic Secondary School and boost sixth form capacity by 100. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has signed off the first phase of the scheme that includes three new classrooms, … Continue reading
Jack Cole is the 500th apprentice to be recruited through a Surrey County Council scheme to get teenagers into work. His digital media role with Iceberg Vision in Egham was confirmed as National Apprenticeship Week came to a close. Under Surrey’s initiative, employers receive £750 from the county council for each apprentice they take on … Continue reading
Surrey continues to provide most children with a secondary school place of their choice. The news comes as children find out this week which school they have got a place at in September. 83% get their first preference 94% get one of their top three preferences Linda Kemeny said: “I am delighted that so many … Continue reading
A popular infants’ school has been given the go-ahead to expand as the county council continues to push ahead with the biggest investment programme in Surrey’s history. Surrey is investing nearly £330 million to create 13,000 school places over the next five years to meet demand from a rising birth rate and a growing population … Continue reading
As National Apprenticeship Week kicked off today, young people showcased the benefits of their roles at Surrey County Council. The authority has created nearly 540 places in just 10 months through three schemes and is now investing £750,000 in filling 500 more by next April.
County council staff are working round the clock so schools in flood-hit areas open as usual after the half-term break. Education and property teams are putting in a big effort alongside schools to ensure pupils can return to classrooms on Monday. As flood water levels begin to drop, a clean-up operation is in full swing … Continue reading
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