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Important dates at local schools

Find information about upcoming exams and Registration deadlines of local schools below.* Woodford County Girls School: School exams Y7-10 & 12: 5th-8th of June, 2017 Ilford County High School: Open Evening: 22nd of June, 2017 City of London School for Girls: 11+ exam: 4th of January, 2018. Registration Deadline: 17th of November, 2017 Forest School: 11+ Registration Deadline: …

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Redbridge Secondary Schools in crisis

Last week, head teachers of 12 schools in the borough of Redbridge got together to discuss their current crisis. Cuts in the education system in the last 3 years have put the schools in a horrific situation. However, in the next 3 year even more cuts are planned. Hence, headteachers got together to brainstorm possible …

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11+ Tuition centre in Redbridge with excellent local tutors

Thy English Academy is a local tuition centre that offers preparation for 7+, 11+ and 13+ exams as well as GCSE in North East London.  Our tutors use 11+ sample papers and mock exams to practice for the 11+ test. Particular attention is paid to verbal reasoning. English tuition at Thy English Academy is delivered by qualified English tutors …

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Loughton school awarded outstanding Ofsted report

Debden Park High School received an outstanding Ofsted report last week. The school is described as having a “culture of aspiration”. The headteacher, Helen Gascoyne, highlights exceptionality of the school and says the students have absolutely earned this. As a reward every student got a badge and the school organized a fun all day event …

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Good education only for the rich?!

A new survey shows that 43% of the children at the highest achieving secondary schools are from the wealthiest 20% of families in the UK. This shows that children from middle class families have lower chances of receiving the best education. However, 90% of parents believe it is very important for their child to attend …

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Free books about Humanism for all pupils

Every student in East London is now entitled to a copy of “What is Humansim?”. This project was funded by the British Humanist Association, which focuses on the importance of education people about different approach on the philosophy of life. While in former times, it was common practice for people who thought about life decisions …

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Too much fast food for children in Ilford

At an Ilford Voices Matter meeting, residents voiced their concerns about the rapidly increasing number of fast food shops in Ilford. They highlight that these shops do not only make their children eat more unhealthily but they also destroy the picturesque area. Further, the shops contribute tremendously to the waste found in the streets. The …

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Wider access to literature

Last weekend, children’s books were exchanged across London. The project, first established by Discover, wants to encourage reading amongst children. The idea is that people whose books haven’t been read in years go out and swap them to books they are interested in. This way people gain access to more books. In particular, parents whose …

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Special Educational Needs children on their own

Redbridge Council has decided that children with SEN (special educational needs) no longer will receive assistance on their way to school. The decision has been made at the last council meeting in Ilford. Due to budget cuts only the ones that are considered most in need will be brought from door to door. All other …

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Woodford Green Primary School situated on dangerous road

Since a mother has been injured in an accident on Sunset avenue after dropping off her daughter, the school has been fighting for more safety in front of their school gates. However, since the school itself is situated in the borough of Waltham Forest but the road is part of Redbridge, none of the authorities …

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