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New City College’s Construction and Engineering Campus in Rainham was in the spotlight when it welcomed Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, for a visit highlighting the vital role that further education colleges play in developing the UK’s workforce.
The Christmas spirit is shining brightly across Havering after a stolen school minibus has been recovered, thanks to the swift action and support of the local community.
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Funding has been approved for a new 30-place SEND unit at the Royal Liberty School in Romford, marking a major boost for specialist education provision in Havering.
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Proposals for the Balgore Lane special education needs (SEND) school, situated on a playing field, were green-lit last night by Havering Council’s strategic planning committee.
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Beam Park’s first school, Park Primary Academy, has officially opened as part of the ambitious Beam Park residential scheme delivered by Vistry via its Countryside Partnerships brand and L&Q. The school is operated by Partnership Learning, a multi-academy trust overseeing 20 primary, secondary and special schools across London boroughs including Havering and Barking & Dagenham.
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Crowlands Primary School in Romford received the OPAL Platinum Award for outstanding lunchtime play, ranking in the top 1 percent of UK primary schools, reflecting a commitment to children’s wellbeing and development.
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New City College apprentices had the rare opportunity to quiz Prime Minister Keir Starmer on apprenticeships, skills and work opportunities during an exclusive session at Downing Street, followed by a private tour inside Number 10.
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Multi-millionaire Richard Tice’s out of touch tirade against disabled children says more about what we can expect if we let Reform anywhere near the corridors of power than it does about loving disabled families doing their best to get by.
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New City College has teamed up with Kenson Highways to launch a new Street Works Operative course at its Rainham Construction and Engineering Campus – giving adults the chance to gain practical, employer-led training and move into skilled jobs maintaining London’s highways.
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Children’s shoes were laid outside Havering Town Hall yesterday as part of a powerful national movement highlighting the struggles faced by children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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It was a night of celebration, pride and plenty of ‘good news’moments as exceptional students were recognised at the New City College Student Achievement Awards 2025, held on Monday 20 October.
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Children and parents at Brady Primary School were full of praise yesterday as the Havering Residents Association (HRA) Rainham team took to the streets to tackle dangerous parking outside the school gates.
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Havering’s Children’s Services have been told they are making good progress after Ofsted inspectors visited the department last month.
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Celebrations are in order for Hornchurch High School after another year of exceptional academic success, with provisional Department for Education (DfE) data published yesterday, confirming that the school is now one of the top three in the borough for Attainment 8, outperforming many selective schools and firming its position as the best comprehensive in Havering.
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New City College Havering Sixth Form recently hosted two influential education figures to find out more about the brilliant work being done through NCC’s highly-regarded tutorial and enrichment programme.
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Havering Adult College has donated a collection of reading books and K’Nex construction sets to St. Edward’s Church of England School in Romford, supporting literacy, creativity, and STwEM learning among local pupils.
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Prospective Labour councillor candidates Eric Sheqi and Karen Bemard have met with concerned parents at Scargill Infant School, as well as nearby residents, amid growing fears over speeding putting children’s lives at risk.
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A new part-time alternative provision programme, developed in partnership between Olive Academies and the London Borough of Havering (LBH), is supporting primary-aged pupils across the borough to re-engage with their education.
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Scallywags nursery in Hornchurch has celebrated National Teddy Bear Day with some fantastic activities.
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A special My Ends family fun day was held in Romford market yesterday that saw endless activities and stalls available for children and their parents.
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