Thousands of laptops still needed for Hackney home learners, says Deputy Mayor
Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, the borough’s education boss, on the digital divide, exam grading, and free school meals
Anntoinette Bramble
‘Little logic’ in decision to reopen Hackney primary schools, council tells government
Mayor Glanville and borough’s children’s chief demand an immediate explanation from education secretary Gavin Williamson
Shoreditch Park Adventure Playground set for £350k redesign
Town Hall announces plans for new log cabin and classroom, soft play room, toilets and improved access
Town Hall publishes action plan to improve children’s services following Ofsted criticism
Council administration pledge ‘quick and sustainable improvements’ with commitment to improve outcomes for families and disabled children
New policies introduced as council responds to calls to tackle off-rolling
Scrutiny committee warns some parents may be facing pressure to remove their children from school
Town Hall backs Marcus Rashford’s campaign as councillors call for end to ‘social insecurity’
Children’s boss Cllr Anntoinette Bramble says the council will ‘step in where the government has stepped out’
Education boss ‘very proud’ as council unveils Black curriculum
Nine-week lesson plan on Black British history, including Windrush, drawn up with help of local teachers for Early Years through to GCSEs
Town Hall education boss lays out hopes for the future as schools reopen
Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble on rebuilding more equal and holistic schooling as borough’s students ‘relearn new environment’
‘Deep-seated problems’: Race disproportionality in Hackney school exclusions called out
Concerns raised over parents and students being ‘stereotyped, belittled or patronised’ as council pledges to continue to tackle issue
Disability forum calls for equality of opportunity in Hackney transport
Hackney Disability BackUp warns of members’ continuing challenges in accessing travel over range of ‘long-term and recent’ issues
GSCE Results Day: Education boss ‘incredibly proud’ as Hackney pupils celebrate success
Cllr Anntoinette Bramble thanks teachers and families for supporting students who have ‘been through so much’
A-levels Results Day: Deputy Mayor praises ‘resilience’ of pupils as council monitors concerns over downgrading
Cllr Anntoinette Bramble thanks students and teachers for their efforts in ‘incredibly challenging circumstances’
Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley: ‘We need a curriculum that recognises British history has not just been produced on this island’
The local writer speaks to the team behind the new African Studies Centre, which hopes to train teachers and students in Africa’s history, free of the prism of European colonialism
Town Hall pledges action to put young people at heart of local policy
Young Futures Commission calls on council to act on ‘thoughts, concerns and ideas’ of thousands of borough’s young people
New mental health website offers ‘one-stop shop’ of support for young people and parents in Hackney
Deputy Mayor Anntoinette Bramble is urging people to use the site, which covers ‘common concerns through to longer term difficulties’
Young black men discuss their experiences of growing up in Hackney for new podcast
Four-episode series Raised in Hackney sees six teenagers cover topics including mental health, media and the use of the ‘N-word’