In Ofsted’s annual report 2007/8, three Isle of Wight schools and one childcare provider were judged to be providing outstanding education and childcare. The Annual Report, identified Arreton St George’s Church of England Primary, Binstead Primary School and Bishop Lovett CE Middle Schools, along with Little Herons Childcare in Ryde…

The green message is being given the green light at schools and places involved with children on the Isle of Wight. ENJO fibre technology is being introduced, which cleans 6.5 times better than traditional methods and uses only cold water to ensure that the children are not exposed to chemicals. Nine Acres Community Primary School, Headteacher, Steve Bartlett said…

Plans to expand the work of Town Centre Managers beyond the eight town centres and into villages and rural areas on the Isle of Wight is to be put into action on Monday 1st December. The ten existing Town Centre Managers and four Community Support Officers will be known as Environment and Neighbourhoods Officers…

Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew is urging Isle of Wight parents stuck for ideas for Christmas presents to spend their money on teaching their children to swim…

Following extensive public consultation over the summer the Isle of Wight Council has published its latest proposals for school reforms. A detailed report is to be presented at the council’s Cabinet meeting on 24th November when members will decide the next stage forward…

The Island’s MP Andrew Turner is encouraging local businesses to register an interest to undertake work for EAGA installing heating and insulation to Island households on qualifying benefits. EAGA who administer the Government’s ‘Warm Front’ grant scheme has announced that it is seeking a number of new contractors for the scheme…

The Isle of Wight Council has issued its annual warning to walkers about the dangers of tree falls and landslips caused by seasonal wet and windy weather…

Isle of Wight residents aged between 18 and 64 with a physical or sensory disability are being invited to take part in a discussion that will help to shape a new joint strategy for physical and sensory disability services on the Island…