Education

Huge increase in parents being prosecuted for child truancy in Cambridgeshire amid government crackdown

More than three times as many parents in Cambridgeshire are being prosecuted for truancy compared to five years ago, amid a government crackdown.

Wisbech school pupils and the town's wider community will play a vital role in helping St Peter's Church win National Lottery Heritage Funding

A Fenland church is set for a major £600,000 make-over so it is fit for use for the whole community for generations to come.

Village school celebrates after receiving Stainless Metalcraft cash

Manea School held a celebration assembly after receiving a £250 cheque from Stainless Metalcraft to buy more books for its library.

Wisbech students make their voices heard

Students at Thomas Clarkson Academy, Wisbech, have come out in force to help shape the future of their town.

Mixed fortunes for Fenland schools in latest secondary school league tables

Newly published government league tables show mixed fortunes for the area's secondary schools based on last year's GCSEs.

Pupils at March Neale-Wade Academy complete fourth annual Christmas Hamper Challenge

Students in all year groups at Neale-Wade Academy in March helped make Christmas brighter for families in need thanks to annual hamper challenge.

Ambitious plans for a new secondary school in Wisbech up for consultation

Have your say on designs for a new secondary school for Wisbech at one of two drop in consultation events in January.

Steve Barclay MP awards prizes for summer reading champions in March, Chatteris and Wisbech

MP Steve Barclay’s campaign to encourage reading during the school holidays saw his office raise over 2,000 new books for Year 4 pupils.

College of West Anglia students go green for Norfolk beach clean

Wisbech and King's Lynn Uniformed Services students braved the cold in a mission to clean two of Norfolk’s beaches.

Thomas Clarkson Academy’s shoe box appeal in aid of Wisbech homeless shelter

Pupils from Thomas Clarkson Academy filled more than 60 shoe boxes with warm clothing, toiletries and tinned food for Wisbech’s homeless shelter.

Staffing headache is hurting Fenland schools when it comes to hitting government targets

Difficulties recruiting teachers in Fenland is one of the biggest factors affecting schools and their performance in newly-published league tables.

PICTURE GALLERY: Long Sutton students take the stage for High School Musical

Students at Long Sutton’s Peele Community College swapped the classroom for the stage in the school’s Christmas production.

Champion boxer Jordan Gill goes back to his Chatteris school

A champion boxer has gone back to his old Chatteris school to inspire current students to career confidence and academic success.

Children from Outwell's Beaupre Primary School perform 'Have your elf a merry little Christmas' for the community

Residents from Beaupre Hall in Outwell together with church volunteers were treated to a Christmas performance by pupils from the village school.

Black mark for new school site - calls for rethink on planned new secondary school for Wisbech

Plans for a new secondary school in Wisbech have sparked calls for a rethink by opponents concerned about the proposed location.

Wisbech-based A Local Wish hands over £4,000 to Meadowgate Academy's minibus appeal

A Wisbech-based charity set up by two local business women has given a major boost to the Meadowgate Academy's mini-bus appeal.

Education

Fire engine visit sparks excitement at Tilney All Saints School

Huge increase in parents being prosecuted for child truancy in Cambridgeshire amid government crackdown

Huge increase in parents being prosecuted for child truancy in Cambridgeshire amid government crackdown

Wisbech school pupils and the town's wider community will play a vital role in helping St Peter's Church win National Lottery Heritage Funding

Wisbech school pupils and the town's wider community will play a vital role in helping St Peter's Church win National Lottery Heritage Funding

Village school celebrates after receiving Stainless Metalcraft cash

Village school celebrates after receiving Stainless Metalcraft cash

Wisbech students make their voices heard

Wisbech students make their voices heard

Mixed fortunes for Fenland schools in latest secondary school league tables

Mixed fortunes for Fenland schools in latest secondary school league tables

Pupils at March Neale-Wade Academy complete fourth annual Christmas Hamper Challenge

Pupils at March Neale-Wade Academy complete fourth annual Christmas Hamper Challenge

Ambitious plans for a new secondary school in Wisbech up for consultation

Ambitious plans for a new secondary school in Wisbech up for consultation

Steve Barclay MP awards prizes for summer reading champions in March, Chatteris and Wisbech

Steve Barclay MP awards prizes for summer reading champions in March, Chatteris and Wisbech

College of West Anglia students go green for Norfolk beach clean

College of West Anglia students go green for Norfolk beach clean

Thomas Clarkson Academy’s shoe box appeal in aid of Wisbech homeless shelter

Thomas Clarkson Academy’s shoe box appeal in aid of Wisbech homeless shelter

Staffing headache is hurting Fenland schools when it comes to hitting government targets

Staffing headache is hurting Fenland schools when it comes to hitting government targets

PICTURE GALLERY: Long Sutton students take the stage for High School Musical

PICTURE GALLERY: Long Sutton students take the stage for High School Musical

Champion boxer Jordan Gill goes back to his Chatteris school

Champion boxer Jordan Gill goes back to his Chatteris school

Children from Outwell's Beaupre Primary School perform 'Have your elf a merry little Christmas' for the community

Children from Outwell's Beaupre Primary School perform 'Have your elf a merry little Christmas' for the community

Black mark for new school site - calls for rethink on planned new secondary school for Wisbech

Black mark for new school site - calls for rethink on planned new secondary school for Wisbech

Wisbech-based A Local Wish hands over £4,000 to Meadowgate Academy's minibus appeal

Wisbech-based A Local Wish hands over £4,000 to Meadowgate Academy's minibus appeal

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