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'Exciting times' as merger of four pupil referral unit schools is confirmed

Harbour PRU school in Lowestoft.

Mark Boggis

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A merger of four pupil referral unit schools in North Suffolk has been confirmed. After a consultation was launched in November last year over the plans for Harbour Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Old Warren House and First Base - all in Lowestoft...
Bungay High School, on Queen's Road. Photo: Matthew Nixon

Suffolk County Council

Mooted high school expansion will increase capacity by 150

Mark Boggis

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Saint Felix School near Southwold, which has become part of Inspired Learning Group

Private coastal school joins partnership to continue 'academic excellence'

Matthew Earth

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School offer dates are coming up soon. Picture: DAVE THOMPSON/PA WIRE

National Offer Day: Joy as 95% of Suffolk kids given first choice school

Oliver Sullivan

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The four Lowestoft Sixth Form students who are celebrating after securing places to study at universities across the country.

Education News

University joy for Lowestoft Sixth Form students

Mark Boggis

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School transport in Suffolk has been an issue since the new policy was brough in. Picture: RACHEL ED

Suffolk County Council

Suffolk council confirms increase to post-16 school transport costs

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Claire Cullens, chief executive of Norfolk Community Foundation. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Education News

Culture change key to ensuring all have online connectivity

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Ormiston Denes Academy in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Academy praised by Ofsted for 'effective action'

Mark Boggis

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More pupils will be returning to school from September. Picture: IPSWICH ACADEMY

Coronavirus

How many Suffolk pupils tested positive on school return?

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

Coronavirus

How long will Covid testing in schools continue for?

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ditchingham CoE Primary Academy.

Ofsted praises progress at school which had been told to improve

Simon Parkin

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heather madsen johnny lee trophy cabinet lowestoft

'It's emotional' - teachers welcome students back across Waveney

Jasper King

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More pupils will be returning to school from September. Picture: IPSWICH ACADEMY

Suffolk County Council

Suffolk school leaders 'positive' for return of pupils

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Edward Lucas, 44, of Aureole Walk, Newmarket, admitted two offences of attempting to arrange the com

Education News

Laptop donations still wanted to help Suffolk children long term

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Parents who have fears over their child returning to the classroom in September have been urged to s

Coronavirus

Teachers to assess pupils' reading and writing when schools re-open

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Funding pressures for schools hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic has been raised by Suffolk education and health leaders.

Coronavirus

Early details for summer schools unveiled

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk schools have been rated by Suffolk County Council. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Coronavirus

Early indications given over how Suffolk secondary school assessments...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ezra Hewing, head of education at Suffolk Mind, who is behind the book appeal

Mental Health

Mental health charity looks to give free books to thousands of children

Oliver Sullivan

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School transport in Suffolk could be used to help provide services in rural communities between drop

Coronavirus

Extra vehicles on standby for school bus routes from March 8

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Michael Brewer headteacher at Thetford Grammar School. Photo: Thetford Grammar School

Schools to hold lessons outdoors to give pupils a break from masks

Sarah Burgess

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Mark Barrow, headteacher of Ixworth Free School. Picture: GREGG BROWN

High schools 'feeling confident' as students mass tested for coronavirus

Matthew Earth

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

Coronavirus

School Covid-19 testing: What you need to know

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Secondary school children were more likely to repeatedly miss classes than primary school pupils Pic

Almost 93% of Suffolk pupils get preferred secondary school place

Katy Sandalls

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The Warren Association and Timotay Playscapes' design concept for 'A Special Playground for a Special School' in Lowestoft

'Help us make a new outside space': Appeal to transform school's playground

Mark Boggis

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The University of Suffolk Waterfront Building in Ipswich, the venue for the Brand New You event.

Education News

University of Suffolk to mix online and face-to-face learning post-Covid

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The University of Suffolk Waterfront Building in Ipswich. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Education News

University of Suffolk dropout rates vastly improve in three years

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Mathew Boomer from Norfolk County Council handing over some laptops to Jackie Appleby, business mana

Norfolk County Council

Laptop campaign passes target with 5,300 collected for children in need

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Suffolk has announced its school transport plans. Picture: RACHEL EDGE

Education News

Fears of £657k price rise as new operator planned for school bus contracts

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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More pupils will be returning to school from September. Picture: IPSWICH ACADEMY

Coronavirus

Suffolk schools to be ready for March 8 return of all pupils

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Calls have been made to vaccinate children before schools fully reopen.

School disruption will continue until children get jab - government...

Reece Hanson

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