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Havering’s Schools Admissions team processed 3,212 applications and were able to offer 89.1% of applicants their first choice of school, while a whopping 98.8% were offered one of their listed preferences of school – this was an improvement on last year’s figure of 97.7%.
In an era where too many headlines focus on youth crime, it’s uplifting to spotlight the work being done behind the scenes by organisations like Youth Unity. They’re not just talking about solutions—they’re creating them, week after week, one young person at a time.
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New City College’s Havering Sixth Form campus was buzzing with positivity when an inspiring charity day was held in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, bringing together members of the Havering and District branch for a fun-filled and heart-warming event.
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Research shared with Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, by UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) shows that a record level of 18 year olds from the constituency entered higher education in 2024.
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An Olympic champion rower visited a primary school in Upminster last month – and children had a chance to hold her gold medal.
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Harris Rainham Sixth Form is celebrating after receiving positive and encouraging comments from Ofsted inspectors following their first visit.
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Shirley Jackson from Youth Unity has worked tirelessly all her life to support youths in Havering and across London. Not only has she achieved outstanding results, but her work and dedication has seen many former gang members reform and completely turn their life around.
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On Friday 14 March Margaret Mullane MP hosted the inaugural Dagenham and Rainham Youth Conference at the UCL PEARL in Dagenham East. Attended by groups from secondary schools and colleges across the constituency, Margaret said it “provided an opportunity for young people to help shape the future of our area.”
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It was decided by Hacton Primary School to transform their large outdoor woodland space to create a “Forest School”. The Forest school encourages a wide variety of activities such as den-building, tree climbing, fire-lighting and tool use.
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A group of dedicated students from New City College Havering Sixth Form have successfully graduated from the 10-week MetGirlz programme – receiving certificates and glowing tributes for their work at a presentation at New Scotland Yard.
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Thames Chase Trust are thrilled to announce the opening of our new accessible playground at the Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster.
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Acting Chief Inspector Charlie Routley visited Youth Unity in Harold Hill, highlighting the success of the Clear Hold Build initiative in reducing anti-social behaviour. Funded by the Met Police, this program offers free sessions for youths aged 7-19, emphasizing community support and engagement to deter violence and gang involvement.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell yesterday, Monday 10 February visited Hornchurch High School. The MP had the chance to meet pupils and talk about the work his parliamentary work.
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A sixteen year old from Harold Wood has launched a petition to ask TfL to increase the number of 346 buses during school times after being repeatedly late to school.
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Yesterday, Wednesday 29 January saw the official opening of the Youth Unity Hub in Romford.This is an amazing safe space for our youth to visit where they can engage in endless activities such a music, podcasts, studying, mentoring and even video games.
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Dagenham and Rainham Labour MP, Margaret Mullane visited the Coventry University Dagenham Campus to discuss ways to open up opportunities for local people to access studies at the university.
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Havering Council’s Cabinet is being asked to agree a £66 million investment in schools and early years settings across Havering to meet the rising number of children and young people in the borough.
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Eighteen months ago, at just 32 years old, Serena Madhvani took the helm of Hornchurch High School. As one of the youngest secondary headteachers in the country, her leadership has already delivered remarkable results, rapidly raising standards and transforming the quality of education.
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Havering and all London boroughs will lose their school based officers as they are moved to join local policing teams.
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New City College Havering Sixth Form is featured in a ground-breaking report being presented to the Government which highlights all the innovative work that colleges around the UK do on a daily basis.
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