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Primary Education
Clifford Road Primary School 'requires improvement' as rating downgraded by Ofsted
Clifford Road Primary School in Ipswich 'requires improvement' across all areas according to its latest Ofsted inspection, dropping from its previous 'good' rating.
Gusford Primary School sees Ofsted success under new leadership
Gusford Community Primary School has achieved 'good' ratings across most areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its "outstanding" personal development and ambitious curriculum, marking significant progress since 2022.
Premier League trophy visits two Ipswich primary schools
Hundreds of Ipswich schoolchildren had a surprise visit from the Premier League trophy today at The Willows and Halifax primary schools, accompanied by local MP Jack Abbott.
Major school reforms set to affect thousands of Ipswich families
New legislation going through Parliament will require all teachers to have formal qualifications and introduce free breakfast clubs in primary schools. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to reform the country's education and child protection services.
Farmer Christmas swaps sleigh for tractor in Witnesham school visit
For ten years, Suffolk Rural College lecturer John Attridge has been bringing festive cheer to Witnesham Primary School as Farmer Christmas, creating lasting memories for generations of pupils.
Ipswich primary schools urged to apply for free breakfast club scheme
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott is encouraging local primary schools to apply for a new government breakfast club programme. Schools have until 20 December to apply to become one of 750 'early adopters' ahead of a nationwide rollout in April 2025.
Ipswich school joins growing movement teaching pupils breathing techniques
An Ipswich primary school has become part of a nationwide initiative helping children manage their emotions through breathwork, as schools explore new ways to support pupils' mental wellbeing.
Otley Primary School remains shut as investigation launched
Fire investigators are set to determine the cause of Monday's blaze at Otley Primary School, which saw eight fire crews respond to the scene.
Police join Ipswich schoolchildren for online safety hackathon
Police officers, community group leaders, volunteers, and Suffolk County Council chair Liz Harsant joined pupils from two Ipswich primary schools today for a workshop on internet safety and digital wellbeing.
Suffolk schools hand out record number of suspensions
Suffolk schools issued 4.8 suspensions per 100 pupils last autumn term, the highest level since records began in 2016-17.
"We are the next generation of leaders": Ipswich pupils tackle food poverty
Ten-year-old Lyla Fleming was one of 200 children who gathered at last Tuesday's Food Summit in Ipswich to tackle food waste, sustainability and poverty head-on, as part of a pioneering project led entirely by schoolchildren.
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