Plan to open Earlham Road Free School
The Free School Norwich are proposing to open another brand new primary in south Norwich. Read More…
Feature: Unlocking pupils’ potential
A growing number of parents are opting for extra tuition for their children in English and Maths.
Next month there’s a chance to learn about after-school tuition at an Open Day at The Forum.
With over 200 children (many doing both subjects) already on their books, the director of First Class Learning talks about what they offer in our Features section: “Every child can do better given more practice and support.”
Taking Spanish onto the pitch
Students at a local high school are the first to try a pilot project which takes learning Spanish onto the football pitch.
It’s backed by Norwich City’s Spanish defender, Daniel Ayala, at a time when opting for languages is at an all time low. Read More…
Landmark building nears completion
The final stages are being neared on a multi-million pound project on Earlham Road.
City needs new school
A new school could be built in Norwich, close to the south side of the city, according to county council education bosses.
In the meantime, urgent plans have been drawn up to tackle the hundreds of extra children needing school places this September. Read More…
Police called as students occupy building
There are unconfirmed reports that a small number of students have taken over the UEA Registry.
According to the UEA’s independent newspaper, Concrete, the students are part of the Save UEA Music campaign, which yesterday learnt the School of Music is to close.
To read more details of a midnight injunction served on the protesters, see Chris King’s report for Concrete online. Read More…
City gears up for strike action
Teachers, health workers and civil servants are among those striking this Wednesday, supporting a union-led day of action in defence of public sector pensions.
A rally will begin outside City College before marching on City Hall.
In south Norwich, seven schools have so far said they will close, with the authorities making contingency plans to cover care homes and hospitals. Read More…
UEA to close School of Music
The University of East Anglia Council decided the fate of one of its oldest departments, The School of Music.
A silent protest has been held outside the meeting, followed by a rally and march at lunchtime.
As students raise concerns that the closure could be the tip of the iceberg, the UEA say it’s the only department currently under review.
UEA: reports of further hacked emails
Fresh emails between leading climate scientists have been released online, according to reports in the national press.
With less than a week to a UN climate summit, the UEA has responded, suggesting they’ve been published to “cause maximum disruption to the imminent climate talks”. Read More…
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