Category Archives: Schools

Whitgift History Festival, South Croydon, Jun 26-27

Posted on June 22, 2019 by
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Greenvale Primary Summer Fair, South Croydon, Jun 22

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Scully goes in to Batt at PMQs for Sutton’s SEND families

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

Sutton’s failing SEND service looks set to get an early return visit from the inspectors of Ofsted, this time accompanied by officials from the Care Quality Commission. At least, that’s what Theresa Mayhem, the lame duck Prime Minister, indicated yesterday … Continue reading →

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Council tries to ‘hoodwink’ families to opt out of SEND services

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

Croydon Council is trying to save £100,000 from its SEND budget for every teenager currently receiving help from the local authority, under services which it is supposed to provide by law. Youngsters with SEND – special education needs or disability … Continue reading →

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Angry parents launch petition demanding SEND action

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

The parents’ campaign group seeking better care and education for SEND youngsters are collecting signatures for a petition demanding action by Sutton Council. As Inside Sutton reported this week, families with children, teens and young adults with special educational needs … Continue reading →

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Labour warns that education cuts threaten knife crime work

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner and Croydon MP Sarah Jones have warned that funding cuts to colleges and schools in Croydon risk jeopardising the good work being done in the borough to tackle knife crime. The Labour MPs met staff … Continue reading →

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Croydon Mencap Thursday Club, South Croydon, every Thu

Posted on June 5, 2019 by
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