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Special education system faces £4.6bn deficit as Ipswich MP warns of 'desperate' situation
A damning report has revealed England's special educational needs system is "financially unsustainable" and failing to deliver better outcomes for children, as Ipswich's MP warns local families have "utterly lost faith" in the service.
'Go with your passion': Town manager's message as he receives honorary degree
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna and winger Sophie Peskett swapped their usual matchday attire for graduation gowns on Monday, as both received recognition from the University of Suffolk.Government responds to special educational needs concerns in Suffolk
The Department for Education has outlined measures to address "widespread failings" in Suffolk's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services following questions from Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer.
Parents urged to apply for Ipswich secondary school places before deadline
Ipswich parents have until 31 October to secure their child's preferred secondary school place for September 2025.Ipswich lawyers share career advice with local teachers
Careers leads from Ipswich secondary schools received free training on corporate careers from top 50 law firm Birketts and the Wolsey 550 Project. The session aimed to help teachers guide pupils interested in legal and business careers.
University of Suffolk dental project receives national recognition
A University of Suffolk dental initiative has been highly commended at the NHS Parliamentary Awards, highlighting its innovative approach to providing NHS dental services in Suffolk and North East Essex.
Suffolk school trusts merge to form Oxlip Learning Partnership
Two Suffolk academy trusts have joined forces to create a new unified trust, which has been approved by the Department for Education.
Ipswich pupils to show racism the red card tomorrow
Pupils across Ipswich will wear red this Friday as part of a national campaign to combat racism. The event marks the 10th anniversary of Wear Red Day, organised by anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card.
Ipswich schools to benefit from £15m attendance boost
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited Ipswich on Friday to announce a major expansion of school attendance support. The government scheme will target 10,000 more children across 10 new areas, including Ipswich.
Ipswich school celebrates consistent high progress over eight years
Copleston High School in Ipswich has achieved consistently high Progress 8 scores for the past eight years, according to Principal Andy Green.