Dear Families, The Department for Education published a significant new White Paper, “ Every Child Achieving and Thriving,”   alongside a consultation titled “ Putting Children and Young People First .”   These documents outline the government’s long-term vision for the future of education in England, with a particularly strong focus on transforming support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It is important to note that these reforms are part of a long-term plan and...

The outbreak of meningitis in Kent has been heavily covered in the news and may be causing parents anxiety in Essex.  The public health team at Essex County Council have said that there is no increased risk to anyone in Essex unless they have a direct link to a case of meningitis in the Kent outbreak and been contacted by the UK Health Security Agency.  If you would like to know more about the outbreak in Kent, and how it is managed, there is an update on the UK Health Securities webpage . ...

Hockley Library Car Park is just a 10 minute walk to Westerings! We've secured more permits for parents to park-and-stride to and from school! Avoid the mad rush for spaces, the engine-idling and the stress of navigating the congested roads at peak times by parking for free at the Library and walking the rest of the way! This is particularly helpful for families coming from Rayliegh, Ashingdon, Rochford, or Hall Road (Stroud Green) areas, where walking is not reasonable, or, for those in...