Catholic Church’s plan to academise six Hackney schools under scrutiny
Four of the schools in question join the council in calling for a halt to the proposals amid the pandemic
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Lessons to combat Covid-19 anti-vaccine movement to be given in Hackney schools
Classes have been drawn up by local teachers and health workers in response to concerns of growing scepticism among young people
Government investment needed to close education gap, experts tell council
New research shows outcomes for Black children in particular have slumped since 2011
Dunsmure Road businesses speak out against plan for School Streets
Critics of council initiative designed to improve air quality for pupils claim proposals are ‘in essence a two-hour closure’ of their shops
Dispute over staff cuts at two primary schools continues with more unions likely to strike
Thirty-one jobs understood to be at risk at Colvestone and Thomas Fairchild primary schools
‘No Year 7 exclusions’: Town Hall pilot aims to support at-risk pupils
Trial focused on easing the transition from primary to secondary school to be rolled out this year
‘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
Free full-time nursery places at St Mary’s Primary School
The popular school in Stoke Newington still has room in its January 2021 intake. Find out how to apply…
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
Clare Borrill: ‘It’s been such a relief to have the school filled with students again’
The local headteacher on how Petchey Academy is coping with Covid, the impact of lockdown on education, and the logistical challenges of teaching during a pandemic
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
Free school on site of former police station promises to be ‘good neighbour’
A new School Street will provide solution to concerns over traffic congestion and pupils’ safety during drop-off and pick-up times
National Theatre’s school and youth programmes to start up again this autumn
The institution reaffirms its desire to keep young people at the ‘forefront of its mission’ as it begins its recovery from lockdown
Councillors call for ‘leniency and support’ from schools as students return
Hackney Learning Trust boss agrees that Covid measures will ‘take time to adjust to’ and youngsters should not be punished the first time they slip up
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’
Call goes out for spare laptops to support Hackney pupils cut off by digital divide
Town Hall estimates 4,000 pupils are still without sufficient equipment despite existing loan schemes