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Suffolk school leaders 'positive' for return of pupils

More pupils will be returning to school from September. Picture: IPSWICH ACADEMY

Suffolk County Council

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk education leaders have said that schools across the county are well prepared for the return of pupils tomorrow, with school leaders positive about classes resuming in-person. Under the government's roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown, all...
Edward Lucas, 44, of Aureole Walk, Newmarket, admitted two offences of attempting to arrange the com

Education News

Laptop donations still wanted to help Suffolk children long term

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Parents who have fears over their child returning to the classroom in September have been urged to s

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Teachers to assess pupils' reading and writing when schools re-open

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Funding pressures for schools hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic has been raised by Suffolk education and health leaders. Pict...

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Early details for summer schools unveiled

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk schools have been rated by Suffolk County Council. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

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Early indications given over how Suffolk secondary school assessments...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ezra Hewing, head of education at Suffolk Mind, who is behind the book appeal

Mental Health

Mental health charity looks to give free books to thousands of children

Oliver Sullivan

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School transport in Suffolk could be used to help provide services in rural communities between drop

Coronavirus

Extra vehicles on standby for school bus routes from March 8

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Mark Barrow, headteacher of Ixworth Free School. Picture: GREGG BROWN

High schools 'feeling confident' as students mass tested for coronavirus

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The Key Stage one children at Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft celebrating the efforts of the NHS staff and key workers in the area.

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'A big thank you' - Superheroes salute key workers and NHS staff

Mark Boggis

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

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School Covid-19 testing: What you need to know

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Secondary school children were more likely to repeatedly miss classes than primary school pupils Pic

Almost 93% of Suffolk pupils get preferred secondary school place

Katy Sandalls

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The Warren Association and Timotay Playscapes' design concept for 'A Special Playground for a Special School' in Lowestoft

'Help us make a new outside space': Appeal to transform school's playground

Mark Boggis

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The University of Suffolk Waterfront Building in Ipswich, the venue for the Brand New You event.

Education News

University of Suffolk to mix online and face-to-face learning post-Covid

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The University of Suffolk Waterfront Building in Ipswich. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Education News

University of Suffolk dropout rates vastly improve in three years

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk has announced its school transport plans. Picture: RACHEL EDGE

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Fears of £657k price rise as new operator planned for school bus contracts

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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More pupils will be returning to school from September. Picture: IPSWICH ACADEMY

Coronavirus

Suffolk schools to be ready for March 8 return of all pupils

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Calls have been made to vaccinate children before schools fully reopen.

School disruption will continue until children get jab - government...

Reece Hanson

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Suffolk County Council Labour councillor Jack Abbott

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Calls made for pupils to return to school in phases

Katy Sandalls

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Ormiston Denes Academy in Lowestoft.

Academy 'extremely grateful' for generous laptop donations

Mark Boggis

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East Point Academy, Lowestoft.PHOTO: Nick Butcher

'Milestone moment' for academy as students secure Oxbridge places

Mark Boggis

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Plans to expand primary school for almost 100 extra pupils revealed

Jasper King

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East Coast College's Lowestoft campus. Picture: East Coast College

Three new governors join coastal college

Mark Boggis

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Christchurch Park was covered in a blanket of white after snow fell overnight. Picture: Sarah Lucy

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More than 200 Suffolk schools closed again today - see full list

Matthew Earth

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The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow in Norfolk, although forecasters say Suffolk co

Suffolk Weather | Updated

More than 200 Suffolk schools closed due to snow - full list

Katy Sandalls

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Carlton Colville Primary School in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

'I am so proud of everyone’s efforts': Lockdown praise for community

Mark Boggis

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The new head at St Margaret's Primary Academy in Lowestoft, Miss Zara Lambert.

New head hails 'inspiring' community response amid pandemic

Mark Boggis

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Acting head of school at Pakefield High School, Dan Bagshaw, arranging the delivery of laptops and food parcels to support families.

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Acting headteacher thrilled as school delivers community help

Mark Boggis

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said schools will need to offer remote learning until at least mid-February.

Pressure grows for fixed date for schools to re-open

Liz Coates

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Picture of a girl home schooling on a tablet

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How you can help your children keep up with studying

Sophie Stainthorpe

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The Former Bungay Middle school site.Picture: Nick Butcher

Suffolk County Council

Name unveiled for new Bungay SEND school

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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