Meet Havering’s Incredible Teenager, 15, Who Has Published His First Book and Dreams of Hollywood!
Most teenagers are still deciding what they want to do with their lives, but 15-year-old Derin from Emerson Park is
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Education
Havering welcomes approval of SEND Reform Plan
Havering’s Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform Plan has been approved, marking a significant milestone for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Havering Council has welcomed the Department for Education’s…
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New Havering Council Family Hub To Provide Wider Family Services.
A new family hub has officially opened in Havering to improve the health and development of local children. St Kilda Children’s Centre has become St Kilda Family Hub and will bring together Health, Education and…
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Frances Bardsley Parents Question Rising Uniform Costs as School Defends New Uniform Under 2026 Government Rules.
Parents at Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls have raised concerns over the cost of the school’s new uniform, with some
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GCSE Results Day: Havering Students Celebrate Outstanding Achievements and Exciting New Beginnings
More than 3,000 Havering pupils are celebrating their GCSE results, with schools across the borough reporting some remarkable achievements after
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Why Are Women Still Facing Sexual Harassment in 2026?
After years of campaigns, police operations, awareness programmes and public promises, one uncomfortable question remains: why are so many women
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Rainham CEME recognised in Sunday Times best places to work in 2026.
Margaret Mullane MP has hailed the work of the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME), based in Rainham. The Dagenham and Rainham MP noted
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Havering’s Financial Crisis Is Not What Many People Think
Councillor Gillian Ford outlines Havering Council’s financial challenges, expressing concerns over rising statutory service demands and opposing a Section 114 notice, which could restrict services and diminish local decision-making powers.
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HRA to waiver all cost for Remembrance Sunday Parades and the Armed Forces Day
The HRA waived costs for Remembrance Sunday Parades and Armed Forces Day, aiming for Silver level in the Armed Forces Covenant. Councillors are focused on health, employment, and housing support for the Armed Forces community, addressing compensation injustices.
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New City College Students Take Action To Tackle Local Litter.
Students from New City College took to the streets around their local neighbourhoods and organised litter picks as part of
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‘Out of Touch’-Reform Deputy Leader’s Tirade Against Disabled Children.
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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Hornchurch High Among Top Three Schools in Havering for Attainment 8
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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Work Set to Begin on £2.7 Million Sports Hall at Emerson Park Academy.
Emerson Park Academy in Hornchurch, is thrilled to announce the start of a long-awaited project: the construction of a brand-new £2.7 million Sports Hall, set to begin this autumn.
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Havering Scrutiny Reviews Council’s SEND Plans.
The cross-party ‘People’ Scrutiny sub-committee took on the job of inspecting Havering’s SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy on Tuesday 29th April, after it was agreed by the Cabinet in September 2024.
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Havering SEND Parent Hits Out At Council Over Latest Ofsted Inspection.
Havering’s Children’s Services Department continues to fall short of Ofsted expectations despite increased financial investment.
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Nearly 90% Of Havering Children Offered Their First Choice Primary School.
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%.
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Brighter Futures Ahead As Record Levels of 18 Year Olds From Dagenham And Rainham Entered Higher Education In 2024.
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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Olympic Gold Medallist Visits Her Former Upminster Primary School.
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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Dagenham And Rainham MP Visits Coventry University To Discuss Ways To Provide Opportunities For Local People.
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 Asked To Agree A £66m Investment In Schools And Early Years.
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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